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RESOLUTION NO.724
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING THE CITY
OF MIAMI REVISED AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE PLAN,
PURSUANT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP")
PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF MIAMI; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID AFFORDABLE HOUSING
INCENTIVE PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE STATE OF
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
AND AGREEMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
SAID PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, on July 7, 1992, the State of Florida enacted the William E.
Sadowski Affordable Housing Act ("Sadowski Act"), which allocates a portion of new
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and existing documentary stamp taxes on deeds on real estate transactions to local
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governments for the development and maintenance of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Sadowski Act provides a dedicated revenue source for
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affordable housing and created the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
("SHIP"); and
WHEREAS, in August 1994, the City of Miami was notified by the State of
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Florida that the City would be eligible to receive $1,353,387 in SHIP Program funds
beginning with the State's Fiscal Year 1995-96; and
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WHEREAS, in order for the City of Miami to receive the aforementioned funds, it
was necessary for the City to create a nine (9) member Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, through Resolution No. 96-418, approved the
City's Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and authorized the City Manager to submit said
Plan for review and approval by the State of Florida Housing Finance Agency; and
WHEREAS, on August 19,1996, the State of Florida notified the City that its
Affordable Housing Incentive Plan did not meet the substantive requirements of Section
420.9076(6) of the Florida Statutes as required under the SHIP Program; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to address this deficiency the attached modified
Affordable Housing Incentive Plan has been prepared for submission to the State of
Florida;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE !
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution }
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are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The City of Miami Affordable Housing Incentive Plan, pursuant to
the implementation of State of Florida Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Program
in the Cityof Miami is hereby approved.
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Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized to submit, the revised
Affordable Housing Incentive Plan, attached hereto and made a part hereof, for review
and approval by the State of Florida Housing Finance Agency.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby further authorized' to execute any and
all documents and agreements, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to carry out the
terms and conditions of said Program.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
ATTEST:
4WALTER, J. F AN,
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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LINDA KELLY KEARSO ,
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by
the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code r
provisions.
City of Miami.
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Merrett R. Stierheim, City Manager i
Affordable dousing Advisory
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Herbert Bailey, Chairperson
Anita Rodriguez, �l ice Chairperson '.
Rafael Cabezas i
Agustin Dominguez
Teresita Gyori
Tayler Pierce Kurau I
IHumberto Pellon
Al Townsel
Marty Urra E
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Affordable Housing Incentive Plan
Table of Contents
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Introduction------------------------------------------------------- --------- ----------- ----- ----- 1
Definition of Affordable Housing----------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Expedited Permitting Process --------------- ------ -------------------------------- ---------- —---- 3-4
Modification of Impact Fee Requirements-----------------------------------------------------�77
Allowance of Increase Density Levels ----------------------------------------------------------- 8-9
Allowance of Zero -Lot Line Configurations--------------------------------------------------- 10
Modification Of Street And Sidewalk Requirements ---------------------------------------- 11
Transfer of Developer Rights---------------------------------------------------------------- -12-13
Review Procedure For Plan Provision That Impacts Affordable Housing ------------- 14-15
Inventory of Publicly Owned Land Suitable For Affordable Housing------------- -16 j
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Reduction of Parking and Setback Requirements------------ 17-18
Reservation of Infrastructure Capacity for Housing
Chairperson approval of recommendations-------------- f
APPENDIX
Exhibit 1 City of Miami Resolution NO. 95-305 (affordable housing definition)
Exhibit 2 City of Miami Resolution NO.96-418 Adopting Affordable Housing Incentive Plan
i Exhibit 3 Certification to Florida Housing Finance Agency
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Exhibit 4 Advertisement for Adoption of Affordable Housing Incentive Plan
Exhibit 5 Resolution Adopting Revised Affordable Housing Incentive Plan
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INTRODUCTION
The City Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, adopted this Affordable Housing Incentives
Plan on October 10, 1996, in compliance with City of Miami Ordinance No. 11253, City of
Miami Resolution No. 95-188, City of Miami Resolution No. 95-305, Florida Administrative
Code, and Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, based on recommendations made by the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
The Affordable Housing .Advisory Committee held public meetings to review the established
policies and procedures, ordinances, regulations and the City's Consolidated Plan and made
recommendations on specific initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing in the City
of Miami, while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value. The Committee
reviewed and made recommendations in the following areas:
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1. The affordable housing definition in the appointing resolution;
2. The expedited processing of permits for affordable housing projects;
3. The modification of impact fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and
alternative methods of fee payment;
4. The allowance of increased density levels;
5. The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very low-income and low-
income persons;
6. The transfer of development rights as a financing mechanism for housing for very low-
income and low-income persons;
7. The reduction of parking and setback requirements;
8. The allowance of zero -lot line configurations;
9. The modification of street requirements;
10. The establishment of a process by which the City considers, before adoption,
procedures and policies that have a significant impact on the cost of housing;
11. Preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands.
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Definition of Affordable Housing
I. t entive: The affordable housing definition in the appointing resolution. Review
mandated by Section 420.9076(4)(a), Florida Statutes.
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II. z rrent tatus: The City of Miami defines the term "affordable housing" in City of
Miami Resolution No. 95-395 as follows: Housing where the occupant is paying no
more than thirty (30%) percent of their gross income on total gross housing cost.
IIL at ati n of Existing .Regulation Regarding This Incentive: The definition is
consistent with the statutory definition provided in the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Act. The statutory definition is what is required since it is the operative
definition for the SHIP Program.
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W. dvattta es/Ilisadvantages Of Etatitz /,4doptitr This Incentive: By adopting a
standard definition to be applied citywide, the City of Miami implements consistent
regulation. There are no disadvantages from implementing this incentive.
V. Impact On Public ffealtlt.Sa e r Wel are: No negative impacts on public health,
safety or welfare should occur as a result of this recommendation.
VI. �Flotrsing Cost Reduction Antickwed From ItttplementitM This Recommendation. -
No cost reductions are anticipated from implementation of this recommendation.
VII. Recommendation of the Advisory Committee: It was the Committee's
recommendation that the definition of affordable housing be consistent with the
appointing resolution.
VHL Iiecomntended Schedule For Implementation • Upon approval of the Housing
Incentives Plan by the City Commission.
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Expedited Permitting Process
I. Incentive: The expedited processing of permits for affordable housing projects.
Review mandated by Section 420.9076(4)(b), Florida Statutes.
II. C rrt ent Stalym The City of Miami currently does not distinguish between affordable
housing and other types of residential development projects in its permitting process.
The property owner must apply for building permits to construct the project with the
Department of Building and Zoning.
III. Explanation of Existing Regulation: The Department of Building and Zoning is
committed to assisting in the processing of complete and accurate plans by providing a
review turn -around time of two weeks. This commitment does not take into accouzit
the time that it takes for public hearing process or special permits that might be -required
for certain parcels of land in the City.
IV. AdvantageslVisadvantages _ of Changing/Adopting This Incentive: The current
permitting system in the City of Miami is fairly streamlined, however, a priority system
would benefit developers of affordable housing. Certain developments costs, such as
interest, overhead, insurance, security and maintenance accrue every day of a project's
life. However, the process for new construction especially for multifamily
developments that involve a multifaceted and more complex review does take time.
V. np acts on Public Health Safety or Welfare: No negative impacts on the public
health, safety, or welfare should occur as a result of this recommendation.
VI. ,Recommendation of the Advisory Committee: The Advisory Committee
recommended that priority be given to the processing of affordable housing projects
that have been certified as affordable by the City of Miami's Neighborhood
Enhancement Team (NET), Housing Division. The City will provide staff assistance to
providers of affordable housing projects. The assigned staff person, who shall report
directly to the City Manager, will be in direct contact with the Department of Building
and Zoning to assure that the developer of an affordable housing project is given
priority and is provided with expeditious service.
Under normal circumstances, the timeframe that it takes a developer from the time that
the building plans are presented to the Building department to the issuance of building
permits is approximately thirty (30) days. It is felt that this time frame is among the
most expeditious when compared to other municipalities. However, in order to further
expedite the permitting process for developers of affordable housing projects, the
Advisory Committee recommends the following.
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Developers of affordable housing projects, upon receiving certification of their project
as affordable by the City of Miami's NET, Housing Division, will be eligible to
schedule a "Joint Review" meeting with the City's Building Department. The "Joint
Review" meeting will be comprised of staff members from each of the Building
Departments Plan Review sections (i.e. mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural,
zoning and public works). This process, provides the developers with the ability to
have their building plans reviewed simultaneously by all Building and Zoning plan
reviewers. It is anticipated that the use of a "Joint Review" meeting would shorten the
i permitting process by 15 days. This process is also available to developers of projects
1 not certified as affordable housing, however there is a fee of $250. This fee will not be
charged to developers of certified affordable housing projects.
VII. Housing Cost And Time Reduction Anticipttted From Implementation of
Recommendation: The Incentive recommended is anticipated to reduce th6 %tune it
takes a developer of affordable housing to get building permits by 15 days. The cost
reductions would be $250. as the fee for the recommended incentive would be waived
for developers of affordable housing.
VIII. tteconunended Schedule for Implementation: Upon. adoption of the Affordable
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Modification of Impact Fee Requirements
I, icentive: The modification of impact fee requirements, including the reduction or
waiver of fees. Review mandated by Section 420.9076(4)(b), Florida Statutes.
II. Current Status: The City of Miami currently charges impact fees, as well as, and
Interim Proprietary General Services fees, to new developments, to provide capital for
services such as parking, street improvements, sidewalks etc.
III. EXplanation of Fxisti`�9 Regulation: Impact fees are required for financing
infrastructure improvements required by new growth and development because they
make the new development pay for a substantial proportion of the cost it may. impose
without burdening other existing tax payers. The City of Miami recognizes th!iimpact
fees have an increasing influence on housing costs and homeownership. Such: fees are
especially burdensome to lower income households, as well as, creating an adverse
effect on pricing of new homeownership units developed for low, very -low and
moderate income buyers. In order to reduce the cost of developing affordable housing,
Section 54.6-2(e) of City of Miami Ordinance No. 10426, provides for waiver of impact
fees to developments located within the City of Miami intended for very -low, low and
moderate income residents.
The City of Miami recognizes that the cost of providing certain City services exceeds
the fees charged for said services and that those costs are borne in large part through ad
valorem taxation. It is further recognized that from time to time a new building is
completed and occupied prior to the improvements being reflected on the tax roll of the
ensuing January 1st, and services are provided for which no part of the cost of said
services is compensated. For this reason, the City of Miami adopted Ordinance No.
10601, which implemented the Interim Proprietary and General Services Fees, in order
to defray the cost to the City in providing City services to newly improved property
prior to the imposition of ad valorem taxes on such improved property. These fees are
not in any manner, directly or indirectly intended as an ad valorem tax nor is the
amount of the fee established related in any way to the valuation of the property
receiving said City services. Recognizing that the Interim Proprietary and General
Services Fees results in an adverse impact on the development of affordable housing for
low and moderate income households, the City of Miami adopted Ordinance No.
010705, which provides a waiver of the Interim Proprietary and General Service Fees to
any housing development which is certified by the City of Miami's NET, Housing
Division as a low or moderate income housing development, or affordable housing (low
and moderate income) which is publicly sponsored.
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IV. Explanation of AdvantaeaMisath, ntages of ChanginglAdopting, This Incentive:
Advantage: The exemption from payment of Impact and Interim Proprietary and
General Service Pees for affordable housing provides an direct benefit and incentive for
new developments, moreover the value of these fees normally imposed on projects, if
waived, forgiven or deferred, counts as part of the required match for certain federal
housing programs grants received by the City to provided to a project located in the
City of Miami by other governmental agencies . Disadvantages: There are no
disadvantages for those properties that benefit from this exemption.
V. Impact on .Public .Health. Safety or Weffiare: The loss of revenues resulting from the
impact fee waivers could have a detrimental impact on the quality and level of service
provided by the City and potentially have an adverse effect on the public health, safety
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VI. Reconunendation of,4dviso1y Committee: The City of Miami will continue -with its
current policy of waiving impact fees, as well as, the Interim Proprietary and -General
Service fees for affordable housing developments. Developers must obtain a letter of
certification from the City of Miami's NET, Housing Division prior to applying for
buildings permits.
Developers shall be required to submit to NET an original application of all
government financial assistance for the particular development prior to issuance of final
approval of waiver of impact fees and issuance of C.Q. Developers will execute an
affidavit attesting that the development shall be affordable to very -low, low and
moderate income individuals or families. Said affidavit will be subject to penalty of
perjury.
In addition, the Advisory Committee recommended that the City request from the Dade
County School Board that any affordable housing projects to be developed in the City
of Miami which have been certified as such by the City of Miami, be exempt from
imposition of the Dade County School Board impact fee, as well as request from the
Board of Dade County Commission that it enhance its current policy of Impact fee
waiver/reimbursement by implementing the policy of an up -front waiver for affordable
housing projects within the City of Miami, which have been certified as such by the
City of Miami
VII. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated From Implententation of Recommendation:
The existing cost reduction for affordable housing associated with the exemption from
payment of impact fee is approximately $0.832 per square foot of total building square
footage. The reduction for affordable housing associated with the exemption from
i payment of the interim proprietary and general services fee is $0.03 per square footage
for each month until the improvements or new construction is assessed by the Dade
County Tax Assessor and placed on the tax roll.
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.Allowance of Increased Density Levels.
I.Incentive, The allowance of increased density levels. Review mandated at Section
420.9076(4)(d), Florida Statutes.
II. Current Status: An increase of up to 25% in number of dwelling units and/or square
footage may be approved for parcels located within a zoning district other than R-1, R-2
and CBD by a major use special permit, pursuant to the requirements of Article 17 of
City of Miami Ordinance NO. 11000.
III.xlmtatio» !QtExisfing IlerElation _Re This Incentive: The provision of a
special use permit to allow the increase in density or square footage to a particular
development is granted upon a finding that such increase would not: (1) cause the
development to be inconsistent with the neighborhood plan, or any governing
development order issued for a Development of Regional Impact or any Area -Wide
Development of Regional Impact, or any governing master plan which has been duly
adopted, or any other duly adopted land use regulation; (ii) cause the actual levels of
service for recreation and open space, potable water transmission capacity, sanitary
sewer transmission capacity, storm sewer capacity, solid waste collection capacity, or
traffic circulation capacity to fall below the levels of service required for the planning
district under the neighborhood plan; (iii) result in a request for a variance. In addition,
the developer benefiting from such development bonus shall pay, in addition to all other
fees required by ordinances affecting the development at the time of receipt of the
Major Use Special Permit which authorizes such bonus, the following fee(s):
For every additional square foot of buildable space and/or every additional square foot
.of additional dwelling units, approved as a development bonus, the user shall make a
nonrefundable developer contribution of six dollars and sixty seven cents ($6.67) to the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund administered by the City of Miami.
IV. Eplar_,_ ration Qf Advantagg&Disadvantages of Changing/fi�foptirzg This Incentive:
Advantage: The existing policy is beneficial as it creates a resource that is use for the
creation of affordable housing. Disadvantages: The increase of density to new
developments can create concerns of the community affected regarding overcrowding
and road congestion.
V. Impact on Public health. Safety or Welfare: The Committee is not recommending
any changes or modifications on existing density levels, therefore, no negative impacts
on the public health, safety, or welfare should occur as a result of the recommendation.
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VI. Recommemdation of Advisory Committee: The Committee is not making any
recommendations to modify the existing policy pertaining to this incentive, however the
Committee does suggest that support be provided by the City of Miami's NET, Housing
Division for request for increase in density levels where affordable homeownership
developments are proposed/planned.
VII. Mnsing Cow Reduction Anticipated Frona inrplenrenting T/ris I�ecommendati_
No cost reductions are anticipated from the implementation of the recommendation
since the density levels will continue to function as they presently operate.
VIII. Recommended Schedule For lnipkmentation: No changes are recommended.
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Allowance of Zero -Lot Line Configurations
I. Incentive: Allowance of zero -lot line configuration of land. Review mandated by
Section 420.9076(4)(b), Florida Statutes.
II. Current Status_ The City of Miami does not currently allow zero -lot line
developments.
III. Effplanatiati O'f Existing Regulations Regarding Tltis Incentive• Zero -lot line housing
configurations are used in many instances to place a normal sized housing unit on a
small or undersized lot, thus making the most out of a small parcel by combining both
side yards into one. This type of development regulation is usually applied to large
tracts of vacant land proposed to be developed as detached dwelling units. The City of
Miami does not have a an abundance of available vacant land to be utilized for�his type
of configuration.
IV. dvanta es isadvantages of Changing/Ado t.� it This Incentive: Even though in
other communities the allowance of zero -lot line configurations has decreased the cost
of housing by allowing the developer to increase the project's density. These
developments are not appropriate in the City of Miami due to the lack of available tracts
of land.
V. Impacts on Public health, Safety or Welfare: No negative impacts on the public
health, safety, or welfare should occur as a result of this recommendation. t
VI. housing Cost Reduction Anticipated from Implementing This Recommendation:
No housing cost reduction is anticipated from implementation of this recommendation.
VII. Recommendation Of Advisory Committee: The City of Miami's current zoning codes
do not permit the zero -lot line concept as it violates the City's set back requirements.
With the City's existing minimum lot size requirement of 5,000 square feet, it is felt that
this size lot is small enough to accommodate desired developments.
VIII. Recommended Schedule For Implementation: No recommendation for modification
is made.
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Modification Of Street And Sidewalk Requirements
I. Incentive: The modification of street and sidewalk requirements. Review mandated
by Section 420.9076(4)(1), Florida Statutes.
U. Current Status: The City of Miami follows the guidelines and standards established
by Metropolitan Dade County, as well as, City of Miami Codes.
III.planafLon of Existing Reguladon Regarding Tlris Incentive: The City of Miami
being a highly developed community, requires that a developer repair, upgrade and/or
replace. the sidewalk, curbs and gutters for projects associated with new construction or
rehabilitation.
W. Advantages/Disadvantages Of ChangutgMdondng ThisIncentive: Advantage:
Relaxation of the requirement to construct new sidewalks and curbing, other than that
which is damaged prior to, or during the construction process, has a direct financial
benefit and constitutes an incentive for new development. Disadvantage: The City's
General Fund budget did not contemplate finds for the construction of streets and
sidewalks for affordable housing initiatives, therefore funds are not budgeted.
V. Impacts On Public 1Tealth, 4sq&fy or Welfare: No negative impacts on the public
health, safety, or welfare should occur as a result of this recommendation.
VI. I�Tortsing Cost Reduction Anticipated Front Implementing, This Re cotrrtnendation•
The housing cost reduction anticipated from implementation of this recommendation
will vary from project to project.
VII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: The City of Miami's NET, Housing
Division to request funds from the 23rd Year CDBG Program, to be used to implement
a program that will make available funds for off -site improvements to providers of t
affordable housing projects located within the City of Miami's Community '
Development Target Areas.
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Incentives Plan by the City Commission.
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Transfer of Developer Rights
I.Incentive: The transfer of developer rights as a financing- mechanism for housing for
very -low income persons. Review mandated by Section 420.9076(4)(f), Florida
Statutes.
II. Current Status: The City of Miami at the present time does not have a policy that
allows the transfer of development rights.
III. Explanation Of Existing Regulation: Currently, the City of Miami does not provide
transfers of development rights in exchange for the provision of affordable housing.
The City however does have the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which was established
to receive funds for affordable housing from new developments built in the 9PI-5 and
SPI-7 zoning districts. The City of Miami has a linkage program codified in the City's
Zoning Codes 1556.2.2(1) and 1576.2.2(1)(b) which established the SPI-5 and SPI-7
zoning districts. These districts allow for the developers of non-residential use
properties an increase in the floor area ratio of the proposed development in exchange
for that developers contribution of $6.67 for each additional square foot increased, into
the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. These fluids will then be expended for affordable
housing developments within those districts.
IV. Explanation ®f Advantages/Disadvantaes- of Changing/Adopting This Incentive:
Advantage: In some cases, development rights have been purchased by developers to
increase densities, floor space allowances, and thus reduce the per -unit costs of
developments. Disadvantages: Other than a program of this nature would be
difficult to administer and would require constant monitoring, no other disadvantage
can be identified.
V. Impact on Public Health, SaLety and WelLare• No negative impact on the public
health, safety or welfare should occur as a result of this incentive.
VI. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: The Committee will review ' the
possibilities of the implementation of a transfer of development rights policy. In
respect to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the Committee recommends that the
same requirements that apply to properties that are developed in the SPI-5 and SPI-7
districts, apply for requests for increase of density levels for residential developments
which are not certified by the City of Miami's NET, Housing Division as affordable
housing.
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Review Procedure For Plan Provision That Impacts Affordable Housing
1. n entiv : Process by which the City considers, before adoption, procedures and
policies that have a significant impact on the cost of housing. Review mandated by
Section 420.9076(4)0), Florida Statutes.
U.-CurrentStatus: Currently, the City has a review process in place that includes input
from the Community Planning and Revitalization, Building and Zoning, Public Works
and Building Departments as well as other departments. The City's NET, Housing
Division, however,is not included.
III. ,Explanation of Existing Regulations: With regard to matters concerning the platting
and land use regulation of residential developments, including affordable housing, the
City has a review procedure. However, the procedure does not directly adiii•ess the
specific impact on affordable housing. There is no process regarding general legislation
wherein its impact on affordable housing is discussed or provided to the governing
body, the City Conunission.
IV. jdvantages/Disadvanta�es_QChanging/Adopting This Incentive: The intent of the
recommendation is to formalize the participation of the NET, Housing Division in the
review of proposed ordinances, policies and procedures, and regulations. The
advantage is that the impact on affordable housing that a proposed plat or variance may
have will be addressed and specific recommendations will be considered by the
governing body prior to adoption. The disadvantage is the creation of an additional
review/comment point on legislation which may or may not be relevant to housing as
well as creating a delay of the permitting process.
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V. ,Impacts on Public Health, Safety, or Welfare • The adoption of the recommendations
will have no impact on public health, safety or welfare.
V1. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: The City of Miami's Planning Advisory
Board as well as the Zoning Board, are two bodies created to play an integral part of the
total process of planning for the future development and growth of the City, as well as,
instruments for the hearing of applications for zoning changes. These Boards make t
recommendations to the City of Miami Commission for adoptions and from time to
time recommend amendments and revisions to comprehensive and coordinated general
plans, as well as recommendations as, to any existing zoning changes requested.
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Considering that the recommendations made by either of the above referenced boards
may have an impact on the cost of affordable housing, the City of Miami's Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee (AHAQ, will be responsible for reviewing any actions
being considered by the aforementioned boards. AHAC will receive information
concerning any and all applications received by either board. AHAC will be provided
with the regular agendas for each board, 30 days prior to the board's meetings. AIIAC
will review each request and make recommendations and comments in reference to
those requests that are felt that may have an impact on the cost of affordable housing.
AHAC's recommendations will be part of the final recommendations made by the
Planning Advisory Board and the Zoning Board to the City of Miami Commission. In
addition, the agenda of all regular City of Miami Commission meetings will be made
available to AHAC. AHAC will review any items that are felt that may have an impact
on the cost of affordable housing and make recommendations to the City of Miami
Commission at its regular meetings.
VII. t'ousing_Cost Reduction Anticipatedirom Implementing Phis ,Recontntendation:
No specific cost reduction can be associated with the implementation of this
recommendation since cost savings cannot be estimated at this time.
VIII. ,Recommended Schedule For Intplententation: Upon approval of the Housing
Incentives Plan by the City Commission.
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Inventory of Publicly Owned Land Suitable For Affordable Housing
I. Incentive. Preparation of a printed inventory of locally -owned public lands suitable
for affordable housing. Review mandated by Section 420.9076(4)(k), Florida Statutes.
II. Current Status: The City has a formal inventory of all locally -owned public lands.
Said inventory includes land suitable for affordable housing. This list is made available
to not for profit certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) for
the development of affordable housing.
III. !Explanation of existing Regulation Regarding This Incentive: The maintenance of a
current inventory of locally -owned public lands is necessary to provide not for .profit,
certified CHDO's with inforniation regarding land available for development. J
IV. Advantages/Disadvantages o„f'ChanginglAdopting This Incentive: Advantage: The
provision of acquired locally -owned public land suitable for affordable housing
represents and incentive for the development of affordable. Disadvantage: There are
no disadvantages associated with this incentive.
V. Impacts on Public Ileafth, Safety or Teel are: No negative impacts on the public
health, safety or welfare should occur as a result of this recommendation.
VI. 11ousing Cost Reduction Anticipated From Ing lententina This Recommendation
No specific cost saving can be directly attributed to the implementation of the
recommendation.
VII. Recommendation of Advisory Committee: To continue to maintain an inventory of
locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing by the City's, NET, Housing
Division. Parcels from this inventory to be conveyed to local certified CHDO's for the
development of affordable housing units for very -low, low and moderate income
households.
VIII. Recommended schedule For Intletnentation • Upon approval of the Housing
Incentives Plan by the City Commission.
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Reduction Of Parking And Setback Requirements
I. Incentive: Reduction of parking and setback requirements. Review mandated by
Section 420.9076(4)(b), Florida Statutes.
II. Curre�:t .Status: City of Miami Ordinance NO. 11000, as amended, permits under
Section 917.6, a reduction in the parking requirements for housing projects targeted for
low income families and individuals. This reduction of generally applicable off-street
parking requirements in connection with housing for low income families and
individuals may be allowed, by Special Exemption only, to an amount no less that one-
half (1/2) of land area, which otherwise would be used for parking shall be set aside and
maintained as. open space or utilized for recreational purposes.
III. Explanation of Existin Regulation: Reduction of generally applicable off-street
parking requirements in connection with affordable housing may be allowed by Special
Exception only to an amount not less than one-half (1/2) of the spaces generally
required. The remaining one-half (1/2) of land area which would otherwise be used for
parking shall be set aside and maintained as open space or utilized for recreational
purposes. The following requirements and limitations apply:
(a) The project must conform to the requirements of state and/or federal programs for
this purpose.
(b) The zoning board, in its consideration of the application for Special Exception,
determines and makes a finding that the reduction in off-street parking requirements is
justified in view of the nature and type of prospective occupancy, the economic
circumstances involved, and that traffic facilities in the neighborhood.
(c) The zoning board, as part of its grant of Special Exception, must specify that the
City,upon notice and hearing as for Special Exception, may later require that the one-
half (1/2) of land area set aside be converted and devoted to off-street parking, it is
demonstrated that traffic and parking conditions together with impact on the
neighborhood require such conversion.
(d) After such permit is issued, the premises shall not be used other that as low income
housing, subject to the exceptions and limitations set forth in (a) above, unless and until
any parking requirements and all other requirements or limitations of this zoning
ordinance for the district involved and applying to the new use have been met.
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IV. x lama ion Qf Advanstages/®isadvantages o,LClsanninglAdopti�r - This In
Advantage: Relaxation of setback requirements and minimum parking requirements
has a direct benefit and constitutes an incentive for new development. Disadvantage:
The reduction of setback requirements and parking standards, however, in a City which
faces the overcrowded and density problems of a developed urban cominunity cannot
be ignored in favor of additional development. It would be counterproductive and
undesirable to reduce parking standards and setback requirements based on existing
conditions within the City.
V. Impacts on Public Health, Safety or Welfare: There will be no impact on public
health, safety or welfare should the recommendation be adopted.
VI. Recommendation Qf Advisory Conrnsittee: This reduction shall no longer require a
"Special Exception", but be granted by right for "Affordable Housing Developments",
as certified by NET, Housing Division which are intended to occupy disabled 8r elderly
persons.
VIL ,Uousinrg Cost Reduction Anticipated .Front Implementation Of Recommendation:
Since no change is being recommended, no cost reduction is anticipated.
VIII. Recommended Schedule for Implementation: Modification to the existing policy to
take effect upon the approval of the Housing Incentive Plan by the City Commission.
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Reservation Of Infrastructure Capacity For Housing
I. r tive• Reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing. Review mandated by
Section 420.9076 (4)(b), Florida Statutes.
H. Current Statuts: Currently, the City does not provide for an incentive or capacity
reservation set -aside for housing for very low and low-income persons.
III. planation of Existing Regulation ii?egardinu This Incentive Infrastructure
capacity reservation is directly related to the state requirements that the City maintain a
"concurrency management" system. The Growth Management Act of 1985 requires
local governments to ensure that public facilities and services that are necessary to
ensure that public facilities and services that are necessary to support development be
"concurrent" with the impacts of development. This means that all new developments
must be located where existing services are available or where there are glans and funds
to provide these services.
IV. Advannta elDisaclvanntages o Changing/Adopting This Incentive: The City of Miami
has experienced unprecedented growth during the last few decades. The reservation of
infrastructure capacity would mean that, in the future, should the City get close to 100%
of its infrastructure capacity . reserving infrastructure capacity, for affordable housing
would assure the availability of this type of new developments.
V. Impacts on Public Health,LSafety or Welfare: Na negative impacts on the public
health, safety or welfare should occur as a result of this incentive.
VI. Housing Cost Reduction Anticipated From Implementing This Recommendation: }
The housing costs reduction anticipated from this recommendation is not know at this
time, as they would vary depending on the type of project.
VII, Recommendation o Advisory 1 ,� r�CynnEnrittee: The Advisory Committee decided that
within the next 12 months it would study the possibility of developing a policy that
would be presented to the City Commission that deals with this incentive. At this time
the Committee recommends that the City Manager requests from the Dade County
Manager
g that the County waive the fee paid to the Dade County Department of
Environmental Resources Management for the required allocation letters for proposed
affordable housing projects within the City of Miami that have been certified as such by
the City of Miami.
VIII. Recommended Schedule For Implementation • Upon approval of the Housing
Incentives Plan by the City Commission.
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EXHIBIT'1
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4/4/95
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RESOLUTION NO. -
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NINE (9) INDIVIDUALS
TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S AFFORDABLE HOUSINd
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND DEFINING AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PURSUANT TO THE STATE HOUSING
INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on July 7, 1992, the State of Florida enacted -.-the
William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, which allocates a
portion of new and existing documentary stamp taxes on deeds on
real estate transactions to local governments for the development
and maintenance of affordable housing; and
-WHEREAS - the-.- Sadowski ..Affordable . Housing Act , provides a
dedicated revenue source for affordable housing and created the
Sate'Housing:•In3tiat3ves'-lParta�ersh p:- dog
WHEREAS, in August of 1994,• the City of Miami was notified
by the State of Florida that the City would be eligible to
received $1,353,387 in.SHIP Program funds begj-nning with the
State FY 1995-96 allocation, contingent upon the legislature
Appropriating the existing ten cents ($<10)authorized in the
Sadowski Act this year; and j
WHEREAS, in order for the City of Miami to receive the
aforementioned funds, it .is necessary for the City to appoint a
nine (9) member Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
The committee shall be responsible for devela '
CITY COMMISS ou
MEETING OF.
MAY 0 1 i 5
` Resolution No , � '•'
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nine (9) member Affordable Housing Advisory 'Committee.
committee shall be responsible for developing a Housing -'In
Plan after reviewing the City's existing policies, proc
jordinances, land development regulations and comprehensii
and to make specific recommendations aimed at encourage
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facilitating affordable housing units in the City of Miami
also protecting property values; and
WHEREAS, the Sadowski Affordable Housing Act requir(
appointing .resolution to include a definition of aff4
housing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF Tl
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by re:
thereto and incorporated herein as if fury se't fo'rtii'"i
Section,. _ . .. .
Section 2. The following individuals' are
appointed to the City of Miami Affordable Housing A<
Committee:
Rafael Cabezas as the member who
active residential home builder.
-Jose R. Alonso as the member who
active banker or mortgage banker.
Herbert J. Bailey as the member who
active affordable housing provider.
Tayler Pierce Kurau as the member who
advocate of low income persons.
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Humberto Pellon as the member who is an
active real estate professional.
Marty Urra as the member who is an
active representative of labor in home building. _
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Agustin Dominguez as an at -large member
(City appointee).
Al Townsel
(City appointee).
Anita Tejon Rodriquez-Tejera'
(City appointee).
Section 3. The term affordable housing is hereby defined
as housing where the occupant is paying no more than thirty
percent (30%) of their gross income on total gross housing cost.
•• Section 4•. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED"AND,'ADOPTED -this • 1st • day .of. May,. 1.995. '
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S EPHEN P. CLARK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MATTY HIP
CITY - CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
LINDA K. KEAR ON
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 5 4 18
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING THE
CITY OF MIAMI AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE
PLAN, PURSUANT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA HOUSING INITIATIVES
PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP") PROGRAM TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI FOR THE PERIOD COVERING FISCAL YEARS
1995 THROUGH 1998; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID AFFORDABLE HOUSING
INCENTIVE PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE
STATE OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO CARRY OUT
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on July 7, 1992, the State of Florida enacted the
William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act ("Sadowski Act"),
which allocates a portion of new and existing documentary stamp
taxes on deeds on real estate transactions to local governments
for the development and maintenance of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Sadowski Act provides a dedicated revenue
source for affordable housing and created the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program ("SHIP"); and
WHEREAS, in August, 1994, the City of Miami was notified by
the State of Florida that the City would be eligible to receive
$1,353,387.00 in SHIP Program funds beginning with Florida State
Fiscal Year 1995-96; and
ATTACHMENT (S)
CONTAINED
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
J U N 1 3 1996
Resolution No.
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WHEREAS, in drder for the City of Miami to receive the
aforementioned funds, it was necessary for the City to create a
nine (9) member Affordable Housing Advisory Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The City of Miami Affordable Housing
Incentive Plan, pursuant to the implementation of the State of
Florida Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Program to the
City of Miami for the period covering Fiscal Years 1995 through
1998, is hereby approved.
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized to
submit said Affordable Housing Incentive Plan, attached hereto
and made a part hereof, for review and approval by the State of
Florida Housing Finance Agency.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby further
authorized!' to execute any and all documents and agreements, in
a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to carry out the terms
and conditions of said Program.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
i� The herein authorization is further subject to compliance
with all requirements that may be imposed by the City
Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by
applicable City Charter and Code provisions.
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Exhibit 3
Certification to
Florida Housing Finance Agency
Adoption of Incentive Plan for the City of Miami, Florida
The City of Miami, Florida hereby certifies that:
All Advisory Committee meetings and records were open to the public.
Notice of the time, date, and place of the public hearing of the Advisory Committee to
adopt final affordable housing incentive recommendations was published in The -Miami
Herald, a newspaper of general paid circulation in the City of Miami. -
The notice contained a short and concise summary of the affordable housing initiative
recommendations to be considered by the Advisory Committee recommendations could
be obtained by interested persons.
The Advisory Committee recommendations were approved by an affirmative vote of
the majority of the advisory committee membership taken at a public hearing
The Advisory Committee made recommendations on at least the following incentives:
(1) The affordable housing definition in the appointing resolution.
(2) The expedited processing of permits for affordable housing projects.
(3) The modification of impact fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of
fees and alternative methods of fee payment.
(4) The allowance of increased density levels.
(5) The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very low-income
persons and low-income persons.
(6) The transfer of development rights as a financing mechanism for housing for
very low-income persons and low-income persons.
(7) The reduction of parking and setback requirements.
(8) The allowance of zero -lot line configurations.
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(9) The modification of street requirements.
(10) The establishment of a process by which a local government considers,
before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan
provisions that have a significant impact on the cost of housing.
(11) The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands
suitable for affordable housing.
F. The Incentive Plan was adopted by City of Miami Commission withir�90 days
after receipt of the affordable housing incentive recommendations from the
Advisory Committee.
Witness
Witness
Me,
Attest:
(Seal)
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EXHIBIT ' 4
Q THE MUMI • TMES
(� Thursday,. Junc ' . 19g6
CITY OF IVI y . FLORIDA
PLEASE A11T- AKE:NQTICE THAT ap.ublic hearing will'be
held •by the City Commission of•thc City of Miami; Florida,'
on June 13,-.1996,'.at 9.00Commission
Ch. ri hers at Ci all. 3500 Pan- rd r.axDHve iiarni
Florida,: fox: the .purpose of heartrigany:cnmments by the:'
' Gity 'Commission; from. 'any JntO(;, ted:1 parties 'affected. by
art affordable housing'definition, „and.�x� edited. permitting'
=o�i..for'
im act,; fees,.: incri�ased dens) levels capacity;
row and very,ldZ r. in.Co*,*housing, transfer .
of development ighis,;. arlsing.setl?ack x .jiAi)ements; zero
lot line cor figuration;• street desigh,,public laical inventory
for affordable .housing and a. p`rocess,£Qr:evaluation of.
impacts -on -Wgrdable" housing. prlor,to adoption :of rules,• _ ¢
regulatiors' and legislation: The CiV. *,s Adordable Housing
Advisory Cbi�)m ttee recommeri4s',rig' olrariges to existing F
regulat1pns%and ordinariGes` with rega..rd fQ ;these -incentives •
• except that it proposes' arr :pedited pQmAt .ng process for
_ affordable housing. projects for new constructions and fur-
'th�r proposes legislation: and regulations upon the cost of
housing.
A*copy of th':- proposed te66rnrriendations of the Affordable .
;.1 Housing A&isory•Comnmhfee may be'obtairied at any of the
City's.. thli teeri": (13) _ .NET .'Service F 'Centers or ''.'the
NETlHousiiig;';nivision, ,boo Bi cayne; Blvd: ,Way,.'ESuite
Miami, Florida: or call (305j �79 �$830 l �'
All irrterested�gersons, are invited;t�o +' d.ma be
;appea an y
:` heard concerniirg :this matter: kSfiot djc `. -y ,person'desire to .
app* anyAe0s' iori'of the City.Cornirsissiori,wiili respect
any matter: considered at this i�ehig, ,that .person shall' !
ensure. that a verbatim record of the proceedings is -made,
including':all testirriony.• and 'ederi g u on which any t
appeal Wray -be based,
WALTER J,` FOEN�A�1
(4074) F CITY. CLERK
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Exhibit 5
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING THE CITY
.OF MIAMI REVISED AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE PLAN,
PURSUANT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP")
PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF MIAMI; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID AFFORDABLE HOUSING
INCENTIVE PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE STATE OF
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; AND AUTHORIZING L ;
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
AND AGREEMENT'S, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
SAID PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on July 7, 1992, that State of Florida enacted the William E.
Sadowski Affordable Housing Act ("Sadowski Act"), which allocates a portion of new
and existing documentary stamp taxes on deeds on real estate transactions to local
governments for the development and maintenance of affordable housing; and !
WHEREAS, the Sadowski Act provides a dedicated revenue source for
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affordable housing and created the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program j
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("SHIP"); and
WHEREAS, in August 1994, the City of Miami was notified by the State of j
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Florida that the City would be eligible to receive $1,353,387 in SHIP Program.funds
beginning with the State's Fiscal Year 1995-96; and
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WHEREAS, in order for the City of Miami to receive the aforementioned funds, it
was necessary for the City to create a nine (9) member Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, through Resolution No. 96-418, approved the
City's Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and authorized the City Manager to submit said
Plan for review and approval by the State of Florida Housing Finance Agency; and
WHEREAS, on August 19,1996, the State of Florida notified the City that its
Affordable Housing Incentive Plan did not meet the substantive requirements of Section
420.9076(6) of the Florida Statutes as required under the SHIP Program; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to address this deficiency the attached modified
Affordable Housing Incentive Plan has been prepared for submission to the State of
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution
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are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
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Section 2. The City of Miami Affordable Housing Incentive Plan, pursuant to
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the implementation of State of Florida Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Program F
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in the City of Miami, is hereby approved.
LINDA KELLY KEARSON, -_--
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by
(( the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code
provisions. 9 6- 72,4
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
FROM: Merrett R. Stie e 1
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE : SEP 3 0 1996
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving State
of Florida Required Housing
Incentive Plan (Modified)
REFERENCES:
City Commission Agenda
ENCLOSURES: Item - October 10, 1996
FILE:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution,
approving the City of Miami's revised Housing Incentive Plan required by the State of Florida for
the City's continued participation in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP
Program).
BACKGROUND:
In 1992, the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act established the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, which is administered by the Florida Housing Finance
Agency. SHIP Program funds are derived from set -aside allocations from documentary stamp
levies on real estate transactions statewide. The City of Miami was allocated approximately $1.3
million in SHIP Program funds for FY 1995/96, with a similar amount estimated for FY 96-97.
In May of 1995, through Ordinance No. 11253, the City Commission approved the establishment
of the City's Local Housing Assistance Program, pursuant to the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Program (SHIP Program). Each local unit of government participating in the SHIP
Program must, within twelve (12) months, after establishing the program by ordinance, submit to
the State a local Housing Incentive Plan (HIP). As described in the City's SHIP Program Plan,
adopted by the City Commission in May of 1995, the City's FY 1995/96 SHIP funds will be
utilized to create homeownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate income eligible
families within the City of Miami.
Through Ordinance No. 11253, the City Commission also established the City of Miami's SHIP
Program Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, as a nine (9) member committee and
finalized the appointments in March of 1996. The Committee's main function was to develop a
Local Housing Incentive Plan for consideration by the City.
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The City of Miami's SHIP Program Affordable Housing Advisory Committee held several
public meetings during the months of March and April, 1996, in which it reviewed various City
established housing related policies and procedures, ordinances, development regulations and
local comprehensive plan. A draft Housing Incentive Plan (HIP) was adopted by the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee at their April 2.3, 1996 meeting. The draft HIP was advertised in
the Miami Herald and copies were made available to the public for review and comments
through the City's NET Service Centers. The plan recommends a number of incentives to
encourage or facilitate the development of affordable housing units in the City of Miami.
Pursuant to State rules, the Committee made recommendations on housing incentives in the
following areas:
• The definition of affordable housing.
• Expedited processing of permits issued by the City of Miami.
• Modification of impact -fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees
and alternative methods of fee payment.
• Allowance of increased density levels.
• Reservation of infrastructure capacity of housing.
• Transfer of development rights as a financing mechanism for housing.
• Reduction of parking and setback requirements.
• Allowance of zero lot -line configurations.
• Modification of street requirements.
• Establishment of a process by which the City considers, before adoption, the impact
of proposed policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provision have upon
the cost of housing.
• Preparation of printed inventory of locally owned lands.
In July of 1996, through Resolution No. 96-418, the City Commission approved the City's
Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and authorized the City Manager to submit the Plan for
review and approval by the State of Florida. In August of 1996, the State of Florida notified the
City that its Affordable Housing Incentive Plan did not meet several requirements of Section
420.9076, Florida Statutes and Rule 91-37.010 of the Florida Administrative Code.
The attached resolution recommends City Commission approval of the City of Miami's revised
Housing Incentive Plan, as required by the State of Florida for the City's continued participation
in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP Program). The attached resolution
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