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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-93-0105J-93-104 2/1/93 93- �.0� xl'i'xC1�I -NO..,. PM; AND AUTfMZnG THE CM MAXAM 70 MOM AND UFdMN n: :.E • • NW VEEREAS, pursuant to Title I of the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, the City of Miami is required to submit anmuxlly a "CHAS") to the U.S. Departmt of Housing and Urban Development ("U.S. HM"); and WHEREAS, the CHAS provides a needs based housing strategy which identifies housing needs andruscruroes/programs toaddressthe • LS• sand WHEREAS, an approved CHAS is required for the City and other eligible grIantees to ..•• • for variousU.S. 011 programs; :tip: and WHEREAS, the City of Mlami mist submit the CHAS for the period • TWWxAR7. :1: IT •E: #1 E► BY THE 0CMaSSICN OF Y•1: CnY OF 01 !;RI I Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein aj if fully sert forth In thiB SeotAon. I& fom attached hereto, is hereby approved. 'ATTACHMENT (S)l CONTAINED CITY COM USSIO t MEETING OF FEB 09 M3 X& 93•- 105 ff S & 4 emute andB&mit the aforigmmtionled° to the e • r pia f+••Ffiil G pie 1,�• - • iSA �I � i• •I• This �.. i fd• ��i.: af•• NIA PASSw AND ADOPTED thla __9th day of M34M/MIS/JEM 93— 105 0 Mr. James T. Chaplin 0 Manager, Jacksonville Area Office, Region IV U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 301 Nest Bay Street Suite 2200 Jacksonville, Florida 32202-5121 Re: Submission of CHAS Annual Plan City of Miami, Florida Dear Mr. Chaplin: Transmitted herewith please find enclosed an original and two (2) copies of the City of Miami's Annual Plan update for the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). _ This CHAS Annual Plan represents the City of Miami's one year action plan for Fiscal Year 1993. This plan will govern the use of current and future resources in an effort to expand the availability of affordable housing in Miami. If there are any questions concerning this document, please contact Mr. Herbert J. Bailey, Assistant City Manager at (305) 579-3336. Sincerely, Cesar H. Odio City Manager CHAS ANrretlt�iiX 8 UA Deparfrresnt o Houetng and Urbon Oevefapnenf # Cover Shoot d Gomfy r�s mui 0wefopment Comprehensive Mousing AffordaWlity Strategy (CHAS) InstrucOons for Local Jurissfictions •"" Name d JurWdion: Type of 3ubmhmlon: (mark One) ❑ New FNe-Yew WKS: (enter Used yfe.) _City of Miami. Florida _ Fv: VMUOFY. Nam d Cwtact Person: � Telep?m" No: to mraw Pun My, Herbert J. Bailey, Asst. City Manaa r (305) 579-336 R*FY: 1993 Aftesa: City of Miami (markom) Dept. of Development & Housing Conservation Initial submWslon 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way,Suite 401, Miami, F,l . 33131 N ResucWAm of DWaWvnd CHAS The Judaftfdon . NWW of I4cMtwhod 011idak Cesar H. Odiop Cit 64nak" & oafs: er Name of Au#xxited OMdat 6%nawr9 b Date: 93- 105 Table of Contents PAGE TRANSMITTAL LETTER HUD FORM 40090 SUMKARY OF CHAS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN STRATEGY COMPONENT IMPLEMENTATION COMPONENT PRIORITIES: . ELDERLY RENTER HOUSEHOLDS . SMALL RELATED RENTER HOUSEHOLDS LARGE RELATED RENTER HOUSEHOLDS EXISTING OWNER HOUSEHOLDS FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS WITH CHILDREN HOMELESS PERSONS OTHER PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT TABLE 3A INVESTMENT PLAN TABLE 3B.GOALS FOR FAMILIES TO BE ASSISTED WITH SOUSING OTHER ACTIONS: PUBLIC POLICIES INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE PUBLIC HOUSING REEIDEW INITTATIVES CERTIFICATIONS SUMMARY OF CITIZEN COMMENTS APPENDIX GLOSSARY OF TENDS SUMMARY OF CHAS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS A. Intergovernmental Cooperation The City of Miami coordinated with federal, state, county and local governments during the preparation of its CHAS Annual Plan: (1) U.S. HUD Jacksonville Area Office The Area office was consulted for data on HUD -Assisted Housing and a projection for funding of various housing programs. (2) State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs The City of Miami exchanged copies of the draft CHAS Annual Plan and Performance Report with the State for mutual review and comment. Sent copy of the final, CHAS documents to the State DCA and have requested a copy of their final CHAS documents. (3) Dade County 93- 105 The City of Miami staff kept in constant contact with Dade County staff throughout the preparation of the CHAS Annual Plan and Performance Report documents to discuss data requirements, citizen participation strategies and the overall preparation of the CHAS documents. The City of Miami obtained information and data regarding public housing units and the Section 8 Existing Program for those units located within the City of Miami and administered by Dade County. The County and City exchanged copies of their draft documents for review and comment and have exchanged copies of their final CHAS documents. (4) Cities of Miami Beach and Hialeah The City of Miami has been in contact with both of the above -listed cities to discuss mutual concerns regarding the preparation of the CHAS documents. Copies of the CHAS documents have been exchanged for reviL-w and reference. B. Intragovernmental Cooperation 93- 105 r Three (3) departments within the City of Miami worked together and cooperated in the preparation of Miami's Annual Plan and Performance Report. (1.) Department of Development and dousing Conservation was assigned the lead role for the preparation of the CHAS documents. This Department which had previously prepared the 5 Year CHAS, was responsible for identifying potential funding sources, projecting performance goals and assessing this past year's program performance. (2) Department of Planning, Building and Zoning was responsible for the preparation of the Homeless components for both CHAS documents. (3) Department of Community Development was consulted for the preparation of the Special Needs Population section and played a significant role in coordinating the citizen participation meetings. C. Community Involvement/Strategy Development As previously stated in Miami's 5 Year CHAS, the City°s general approach in developing its Five Year Housing 93- 105 Strategy consistod of employing the Miami Comp.Efhensiye Neighborhood Plan as the framework c?r basis for developing the strategy. Miami's Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan was completed by the City in 1988 in response to the State's adoption in 1984 of the State and Regional Planning Act and the subsequent �- adoption of the State Comprehensive Plan in 1985. The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan was officially adopted by the Miami City Commission on February 9, 1989 and was subsequently found to be in compliance with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs on March 30, 1989. The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan set the course for the future of Miami by analyzing existing conditions and current trends as a means of forecasting the future. The "steering" or direction provided for the City's future is laid out in a series of policy goals, priorities and objectives as determined by the community at -large. The planning process and citizen input was accomplished through the involvement of several government, business, community and neighborhood groups conducting numerous meetings, discussions and public hearings over a three (3) year period, 1985-1988, to develop and reach a consensus as to the City's future. The result being the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. -j 93- 105 _f I The mission statement, goals, ranking of priorities, objectives and programs as outlined in the CHA3 document represent the net result of three (3) years of community planning and reflect the consensus of the three (3) year planning process. 93- 105 PRIORITY l Provide a local regulatory, investment and neighborhood environment that will assist the private sector in increasing the stock of affordable housing within the City at least 10% by 1994 and 20% by the year 1999. Strate9Y 1. Develop and submit for U.S. HUD approval, the CHAS Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 1993 and the CHAS Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1992 for the City of Miami. 2. Continue to successfully administer the existing housing programs. 3. Focus on strengthening the City's existing housing program delivery system. a) Strengthen staff by hiring at a minimum, one (1) Housing Estimator and one (1) Housing Aide. Additional staff should be considered pending the availability of funds. b) Provide opportunities for staff to attend E` housing program training workshops, especially for the HOME program. I� 4. Develop new, innovative and creative housing programs to address current and future housing - needs. 5. Apply for available federal funds: -- CDBG Entitlement HOME - - ESG Section S Moderate Rehabilitation SRO Program for Homeless Persons - —;r t - Geographic Location - The vast majority of the City's current housing program activities will be available citywide and participants will be qualified on the basis of their income. - -- Target Beneficiaries The focus of the City's housing programs has been and shall continue to be on providing assistance to benefit very low and lower income households. - �5 1 `.r U, PRIORITY 2 0 Conserve the present ;Mock of low and moderate --income housing within the City and reduce the number of substandard units through rehabilitation, reduce the number or unsafe structures through demolition, and insure the preservation of historically significant housing through identification and designation. Strategy 1. Rehabilitate 300 units of multifamily housing for very low and lower income households under the CDBC, Rental. Rehabilitation and H©Mr. Programs. 2. Rehabilitate 75 single family homes occupied by very low, low and moderate income households. 3. Continue implementation of the new affordable rental housing development program. It is projected that 40 units will be constructed. 4. 'Continue implementation of the mortgage assistance activity whereby first or second mortgages would be provided to 35 First-time homebuyers, with the level of assistance based upon the household's income and the purchase price of the unit, 93,- 105 5. Continue implementation of an acquisition activity whereby 10 vnc:ant parcels of land will be purchased in order to develop 10 new single family homes. 6. Provide a support system to promote and encourage the private, development of affordable senior housing complexes similar to ACLF's. Provide technical and financial assistance to one (1) such development project. 7. Provide technical assistance and financial support to private not -for -profit development projects which would provide newly constructed or rehabilitated affordable housing units for very low and lower income families. B. Continue to encourage the City's code enforcement operation to step-up efforts to cite owners of run-down residential structures, either apartment complexes or single family homes, with notices of violations and fines. Also encourage periodic `neighborhood or area "sweeps" for severe violations. 93-- 105 �T 9. Continue to screen applications for rehabilitation in an effort to identify and have historic properties designated as such. 10. Work on improving the City -County inter- g overnmenta1 relationship, especially as it pertains to subsidized housing programs. 11. Continue to operate 412 units under the Section Q Moderate Rehabilitation Program and apply for additional allocations of units should they become available from U.S. HUD. 12. Leverage approximately $5,000,000 in private investment dollars from developers' participation in multifamily projects, both rehabilitation and new construction. 13. Encourage developer participation in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. 14. Apply to Metropolitan Dade County for a portion of the Surtax Program funds to use as a match for the HOME Program dollars. Geographic Location 93-p 105 Virtually all of the City's housing programs and activities will be made available on a Citywide basis. Target Beneficiariea The focus of the City's housing efforts has traditionally been and shall remain the provision of financial and technical assistance to benefit very low and lower income households, both renter and owner -occupied. MORITY 3 Facilitate the private and public sector provision of housing in non -isolated residential areas for community -based residential facilities and foster care facilities (including these .funded by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services). —z. —F' —1 =.f �x Strategy Encourage and support local private not -for - private organizations to apply for available federal funds under the Section 202 and Section 811 federal housing programs. Provide technical assistance and letters of support as necessary. 93- 105 2. Give priority where feasible under City administered housing programs, to applications for senior citizen housing developments, ACLF's, group homes, etc. 3. Direct the City's lobbyist to seek legislative support for implementing the recommendations contained in the State's Annual Report of the Committee on Housing for the Elderly (December, 1987) . 4. Encourage the City's land use and zoning operations to (1) review and amend Miami's land development regulations to prevent concentrations of facilities in any particular neighborhood, and (2) review existing zoning ordinances to incure that they will permit the operation of such facilities in all residential areas. Geographic Location Citywide to include all neighborhoods, thereby preventing a concentration of such facilities in any one area or neighborhood. 93- 105 71F, Fe Target Beneficiaries Elderly. frail elderly, handicapped► foster children, substance abusers, etc. who are lower r income and thereby are in greatest need of assistance. PRIORITY 4 Participate in a regional effort to provide adequate shelter for the homeless. Strategy 1. Rigorously pursue all programs providing financial — aid for homeless assistance, including the City's - submission of applications for Section 8 Moderate -- Rehabilitation for SRO Units and the Emergency Shelter Grant Program. 2. Secure additional federal and local funding to expand the capacity (beds) at the City's emergency shelter - Beckham hall. 3. Tmplement the long term strategy, as developed by a local consortium including Miami, Dade County, the State Department of HRS, and private agencies working with the homeless, to address the problems of homelessness in South Florida. 93- 105 4. ?direct the Cit.y's lobbyist t.a seek legislative — support for the State to continue implementing the 1- �z recommendations of the Statewide Task Force on the -r Homeless. 5. Encourage private agencies experienced in working with the homeless to apply for available federal y� funds, i.e. , FEMA and SAFA}i Programs. Provide coordination, technical assistance and letters of support as needed. -_ 4 c I Geographic Location Citywide to prevent an undue concentration of homeless facilities/services in any one residential neighborhood. Target Beneficiaries The homeless and "near -homeless" populations. PRIORITY 5 Provide for assistance to displaced occupants where public redevelopment programs require relocation. Strategy 1, Make Every effort to insure that on -going and Future redevelopment projects will involve the F least amount of displacement and relocation necessary. 2. Should displacement and accompanying relocation be �? necessary, the City will insure that displaced households/persons will. be relocated to suitable = housing in proximity to employment, public services, etc., and provide, on a one -for -one basis, for the replacement of housing serving very low and lower income households. 3. Miami will continue to operate its rehabilitation programs with the requirement that permanent displacement is not allowed. Geographic Location Citywide. Target Beneficiaries Households/persons displaced as a result of any federally funded neighborhood and/or redevelopment project. PRIORITY G 41 93- 105 Allow for replacement of mobi 1e homes on a one -for -one basis. Strategy 1. Continue to allow for the replacement of existing mobile homes on a one -for -one basis thereby insuring the preservation of affordable housing units for very low and lower income households. Geographic Location Citywide on sites where mobile homes currently exist. Target Beneficiaries Very low and lower income households/persons who are occupants of mobile homes. PRIORITY 7 Achieve a livable downtown with a variety of urban housing types for persons of all income levels. ' Strategy 1, Encourage investors to develop mixed use projects containing numerous housing types which would emphasize a mix of household income levels. 93- 105 ---------- 2. Encourage the City's land use and zoning operations to review Miami's zoning ordinance with the objective of allowing greater flexibility for the design and development of a variety of contemporary housing types and mixed use developments. Geographic Location Miami's Downtown Central Business District. Target Beneficiaries Very low and lower income households/persons which are in greatest need of assistance. 93- 105 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN -- FISCAL 1993 IMPLEMENTATION COMPONENT For. Fiscal Year 1993, the City of Miami will focus its efforts on assisting those households and/or individuals identified as Priority I in CHAS Table 3, Priorities for Assistance, from the City of Miami's S Year CHAR completed in September, 1991. This plan of action was determined for the following reasons: 1) limited funding received during FY 1992; 2) limited housing program activity occurring during FY 1992 primarily because of the late receipt of HOME Program —k funds and the occurrence of Hurricane Andrew. Depending upon the level of funding availability, Category 2 or 3 priorities may also be addressed if funds permit. t� Priories#1 for ElderIX Renter Households A. Investment Plan The primary housing activities appropriate for. providing affordable housing for very low-income and other low-income elderly renter households are as follows: New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation Rental Assistance Support Facilities and Services These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the particular housing needs of elderly renter households. 4 The following resources are anticipated to be available to the City of Miami for implementing the activities described above: 4 Federal: U.S. HUD Programs -- (HOME, CBBC, Section a Moderate Rehabilitation - continuation of 15-year contracts, Section 202 Program) State and Local Governments: - (State administered) Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Documentary Surtax Program - 93- 105 - Private: Private lending institution funds leveraged by Federal resources B. Geographic Distribution Citywide with special emphasis Placed on activities occurring within CDBC target areas. C. Service Delivery and Management (See Section beginning on pg. A . Investment Plan The primary housing activities appropriate for providing affordable housing for very low-income and other low-income small related renter households are as follows: New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation Rental Assistance These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing needs of small related renter households. The following resources are anticipated to be available to the City of Miami for implementing the activities described above: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs (HOME, CDBG, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation - continuation of 15-year contracts) State and Local Governments: (State administered) Low Income Housing Tax Credits, D)cumentary Surtax Program Private: Private Iending institution funds leveraged by Federal resources 93-- 105 "gift B. Geographic Distribution Citywide with special emphasis placed on activities occurring within CDBG target areas. C. Service Delivery and Management (See Section beginning on pg. Priority #1 for Large Related Renter: Households A . Investment Plan The primary housing activities appropriate for providing affordable housing for very low-income and other low-income large related renter households are as follows: Rental Assistance New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing needs of large related renter households. The fallowing resources are anticipated to be available to the City of Miami for implementing the activities described above: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs (HOME, CDBG, Section Q Existing Program as administered by Dade County for the City of Miami) State and Local Governments: (State,. administered) Low income Housing Tax Credits, Documentary Surtax Program 93- 105 Private: Private lending institution Funds leveraged by rerleral resources B. Geographic Distribution Citywide with special emphasis placed on activities occurring within CDBG target areas. C. Service Delivery and Management (See Section beginning on pg. 93- 105 iii Priority#1 for ExistiqqO mer Households A. Investment Plan The primary housing activities appropriate for providing affordable housing for very low-income and other low-income existing owner households are as follows: Moderate Rehabilitation/Acquisition New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing needs of existing owner households. The following resources are anticipated to be available to the City of Miami for implementing the activities described above: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs (HOME, CDHG) State and Local Governments: Documentary Surtax Program Private: Private lending institution funds leveraged by Federal resources 93- i0J Geographic Distribution Citywide with special emphasis placed on activities occurring within CDSG target areas. C. Service Delivery and Management (See Section beginning can pg. ). M Priority #1 for First Time Homebuyers with Children A. Investment Plan The primary housing activities appropriate for providing affordable housing for very low-income and other. low-income First time homebuyers with children are as follows: Moderate Rehabilitation/Acquisition New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation Homebu,yers Assistance These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing needs of first time homebuyers with children. The following resources are anticipated to be available to the City of Miami for implementing the activities described above: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs (HOME, CDBG) State and Local Governments: Documentary Surtax Program Private: Private tending institution funds leveraged by Federal resources 93- 105 B. Geographic nistzibution Citywide with special emphasis placed on activities occurring within CDBG7 target areas. -- C. Service delivery and Management (See Section beginning on pg. ). 93- 105 A. investment Plan The primary housing activities appropriate for providing affordable housing for very low-income and other low-income homeless persons are as follows: Rental Assistance Support Facilities and Services These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing need, of homeless persons. The following resources are anticipated to be available to the City of Miami for implementing the activities describes] above: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs (ismergency Shelter Grants, Transitional Housing, Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the Homeless; Section A Moderate Rehabilitation SRO, Shelter Plus Ca re) SIMI n -- Private: Not -for -Profits - ex. Miami Coalition for the Home lts s _ ,= H. Geographic Distribution_ Citywide with support services concentrated in the downtown area where the majority of. Homeless persons congregate.. C. Service Delivery and Management (See Section beginning on pg. ). Ask Priority #1 for Other Persons with_ Special. Heeds A. Investment Plan The primary housing activities appropriate for providing affordable housing for very low --income and other low-income non --homeless persons with special needs households are as Follows: Elderl Rental Assistance Support Facilities and Services These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing needs of elderly non --homeless persons with special needs. The following resources are anticipated to be available for carrying out the activities: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs Section 202, HOPWA, Moderate Rehabilitation SRO) State and Local Governments: None 93— 105 Private: Private non -profits are project sponsors The Ci t,y of MI ami will a Iso support Section 202 Rlder ly applications by other entities. The allocation priorities are based on an assessment of the housing needs of elderly persons who require supportive housing services and through the consultation with social service agencies. Frail Elderly Rental Assistance Support Facilities and Services These activities are planned to he pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing needs of frail elderly non - homeless persons with special needs. The following resources are anticipated to be available for carrying out the activities: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs Section 202 State and Local Governments: None Private: Private non -profits are project sponsors The City of Miami will also support Section 202 Elderly applications by other entities. k The allocation priorities are baser] on an assessment of the housing needs of frail elderly persons who require supportive housing services and through the consultation with social service agencies. Persons with Disabilities Rental Assistance Support Facilities and Services These activities are planner] to be pursues] intensively► for addressing the specific housing needs of persons with disabilities. The following resources are reasonably expected to be available For carrying out the activities: Federal; U.S. HUD Programs Section 811, Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program 93-- 105 State and Local Governments: Rental Vouchers/Certificates (Dade County) Private: None The City of Miami will also support Section 811 applications by other entities. The allocation priorities are based on an assessment of the housing needs of persons with disabilities who require supportive housing services and through consultation with social service agencies. Persons with Alcohol or other Drug Addictions Rental Assistance Support Facilities and Services These activities are planned to be pursued intensively .for addressing the specific housing needs of persons with alcohol -or other drug addictions. The -following resources are reasonably expected to be available for carrying out the activities: Federal: U.S. HUD Programs (HOME, Rental Vouchers/Certificates (Dade 93- 105 ;. County), Moderate Rehabilitation SRO State and Local Governments: None Private: private Non -profits The City of Miami will also support applications by other entities. The allocation priorities are based on an assessment of the housing needs of persons with alcohol or other drug addictions who require supportive housing services and through consultation with social service agencies. Persons Diagnosed with AIDS and Related Diseases Rental Assistance Support Facilities and Services These activities are planned to be pursued intensively for addressing the specific housing needs of persons diagnosed with AIDS and related diseases. The following resources are reasonably expected to be available for carrying out the activities: 93- _105' Federal: U.S. HUD Programs Housing Opportunities Program Eor Person: with AIDS State and Local Governments: Rental Vouchers/Certificates (Dade County) Private: None The allocation priorities are based on an assessment of the housing needs of persons diagnosed with AIDS and related diseases who require supportive housing services and through consultation with social service agencies. B. Geographic Distribution Citywide with special emphasis placed on activities occurring within CDBG target areas. C. Service Delivery and Management (See Section beginning on pg. 93-- 105 SERVICE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT I. City of Miami Departments Department of Development and housing Conservation Administer and implement the HOME Program Implement CDBG-funded housing activities Administer Section B Moderate Rehabilitation Program Prepare CHAS documents Serve as liaison with Communi"--y Development Corporations Department of. Community Development • Administer the CDBG Program • Administer Emergency Shelter Grant Program • Serve as liaison with homeless service provider agencies . Coordinate citizen participation function Department of Planning, Building and Zoning Prepare and update the Miami Comprehensive neighborhood Plan Coordinate implementation of homeless activities Review and analyze Census data 93-- 105 Department of housing and Urban Development Manage public housing units located within the City of Miami Solicit federal funds for comprehensive improvements and renovations of public housing developments Special housing Programs Department • Administer Section 8 Existing Housing Program For the City of Miami • Administer the Surtax Program Department of Human Resources Coordinate implementation of. Homeless programs on a Countywide basis Work with Homeless service provider agencies CITY OF MIA,MI Department of Develo2ment and Housing Conservation (DNC) This Department is responsible for all housing activities carried out by the City of Miami. This includes the HOME Program and the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program as well as the implementation of all CDBG-funded housing programs. Development and Housing Conservation also acts as a liaison to all. CDC's and CBO's in the community and has taken the lead role in preparing all CHAS documents. Department of Community Development (DCD) This Department's primary responsibility is the administration of the City's CDBG Entitlement Program. DCD also administers the Emergency Shelter Grant Program and serves as a liaison to homeless service provider agencies. The City's citizen participation function is also handled by this Department. Department of Planning, Building and Zoning (P,B & Z) This -Department is responsible for the preparation and updating of -the Miami. Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and also reviews and 93 - 105 analyzes the federal census data. Recently, P, B & Z has taken on the responsibility of coordinating the implementation of homeless activities. W METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY Department of Housing and Urban T)"2102ment (DCHUD) DCHUD currently manages over 12,000 units of public housing located both within the City of Miami and Dade County, and provides social services to public housing residents. The 27,000 public housing residents have access to a variety of resident services programs which include drug and substance abuse prevention, resident management training, sports and recreation, general social services and tenant council support. Of the 102 public housing developments, 32 have resident councils. DCHUD .will. continue to manage and modernize public housing units and coordinate the HOPE I and HOPE 2 housing programs which are designed t to provide homeownership opportunities for public housing -residents. Special Housing_Programs Department (SHPD) SHPD- administers the Section 8 W814--ing Housing Program for both T the City of Miami as well as Dade County and the Surtax Program. 93" The County's Documentary Stamp Surtax Program provides, for the construction and rehabilitation of housing for .low and moderate - income families and individuals. For every surtax dollar used for housing, nearly one dollar and a half of private and other funds are leveraged. SHPD also handles contract administration for approximately 5,600 units of Section 8 rehabilitated or newly constructed housing. Additionally, 4,600 Section 8 certificates and vouchers are administered by SHPD for very low and low-income families and individuals. SHPD will continue its Surtax and Section 8 programs administration by providing homeownership mortgage lending, single family and rental construction financing activities, housing appraisals, inspections, participant counseling and eligibility determinations. Department of Human Resources (DIIR) DHR coordinates the implementation of programs serving the homeless for the entire Dade County area including the City of Miami. McKinney Act funds have been used for substance abuse, emergency shelter, supportive and transitional housing, supplemental assistance for facilities that assist the homeless and emergency food and shelter. The County has provided general funds, technical assistance, letters of support and certifications to community based providers of services to the homeless. DHR will be involved with affordable housing programs by continuing to coordinate the implementation of homeless programs and by working with homeless services Providers. 93- 105 CONSISTENCY WITH THE CHAS The City of Miami will encourage, promote and support applications for funding during Fiscal Year 1993 by other entities (State of Florida, Dade County, t•he Public Housing Authority, and private nonprofit organizations, etc.) under programs for which other entities are eligible applicants. Applications prepared by other entities will only be considered to be inconsistent with the CHAS if the following situations exist: 1) production of affordable housing benefits households whose income is greater than 80% of the median; 2) the project's geographic location creates an undue concentration of assisted housing in a neighborhood or otherwise creates an undue hardship in a neighborhood. 33-- 105 LEVERAGING PLAN — The City of Miami will address the matching requirements of the HOME Program by requesting Documentary Surtax Program funds from Dade County, utilizing in -kind contributions and private funds.- In addition, the City of Miami plans on leveraging both private -- and local funds with Federal dollars via public/private partnership efforts aimed at promoting the City's affordable { housing strategy. - =a } ( i 03"' 105 - U.S. DspwUnMt of HoaaltlQ and Urban Del viWnent CHAS 'Fable 3A Office of ComrnurAy ftnft and DevalopMa Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) f Investment Plan lnstnx Lions for Local Jurisdictions - M Hsfll@ atJuror:: . 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Public Policies Subsequent to Hurricane Andrew, both the City's and County's local building codes and standards are being carefully analyzed and evaluated to determine the role they might have played in the collapse of several thousand units. Unfortunately a Catch 22 situation has developed with respect to the Building Code issue as it relates to affordable housing in that stricter codes will make for sturdier albeit more expensive structures which are more able to withstand hurricane force winds, thus creating a serious setback to the whole issue of affordable housing. Also, as a result of Hurricane Andrew, the City's permitting process has, of necessity, been forced to streamline its operation due to heavy demand. It is anticipated that the major core of the streamlined operation will continue in operation long after the current peak demand has subsided. r II. Institutional structure In its 5 Year CHAS, the City of Miami noted that virtually all of the shortcomings and/or weaknesses in the housing delivery system could be addressed with an infusion of dollars which would be used to increase the level and quality of staffing as well as provide adequate training/educational programs. During Fiscal Year 1993 it is not anticipated that an increase in funding levels will occur, thus Miami does not propose to take any remedial actions to improve the institutional structure over the coming year. III. Public !12usip Smprovements As per the City of Miami's public housing agency, Metropolitan Dade County Department of Housing and Urban Development, the areas identified for public housing management improvements are contained within the Comprehensive Grant Program (CGP) . These include rent collection, long-term vacancies, outstanding work orders, work order response time, unit turnaround times, resident economic self-sufficiency, youth programs and resident services, automated tracking for the Public Housing Management Assessment Program (PHMAP), and staff training. In addition to these management improvements in the areas of management and operation, specific physical improvements were described in the Comprehensive Grant Program. Developments were targeted for comprehensive modernization funding based on the degree of physical distress. The remaining funds will he used to address urgent repairs throughout the 100 developments DCHUD manages. A per unit basis was used to allocate funding. Agency staff, residents, and technical specialists conducted on site surveys to identify work items. Available funding was allocated equitably throughout the agency's five management regions. At the level of individual developments, work items were prioritized based upon the 93- 105 results of the joint surveys. Priorities were finalized based on emergency repair needs, handicapped accessibility requirements, security deficiencies and energy conservation needs, as well as general improvement priorities identified by resident organizations. 93- 105 ITT. Public sousing Resident initiatives Dade County Department of mousing and Urban Development (DCHUD), the .local public housing agency, has actively promoted resident initiatives. A summary of those initiatives is provided below. 1. Resident Management Initiatives !t In 1991 the Overall Tenant Advisory Council, Inc. (OTAC) received a Resident Management Technical. Assistance Grant. In 1992, OTAC also received a - continuation grant. The grants will enable OTAC to continue providing self-sufficiency training to resident councils on: HUD Regulations, - Leadership Skills, - Community Organization, Maintenance and financial management. OTAC intends to apply for resident management grants this year to assist residents in several developments. 93 - 105 i 3 �i 2. Other.' Resident Initiatives -{ Besides these activities DCHUD is working on other "S resident initiatives. A listing of some of these i —_ follows. - Resident Council Organizing Social Service Referral Youth Seasonal, Sports Program Economic Development Projects Grant Writing for Resident Related Initiatives Drug Elimination Program Literacy Program 2. Homeownership Initiatives The County has been working to develop and promote - homeownership opportunities for public housing families. T Several projects are underway. A. Vista Verde In the northwest part of Dade County, a request to convert 19 townhouse units from rental to ownership is pending. These units are part of a planned unit development (PUD) known as Vista Verde. A favorable response to this request is expected shortly. 105 f N 13. Heritage Village r In the extreme southern section of. Dade County, a request is pending to enter into a partnership with a local non --profit housing development corporation to rehabilitate and sell 30 units of public housing in a development known as Heritage Village. This effort will involve local financing for both construction and take-out loans. The County has agreed to proceed with this project. A favorable response to this request from USHUD is expected shortly. C. HOPE 1 The County received funding in the amount of $213,000 for planning grants, This money will be used to determine the feasibility of converting two developments from rental into homeownership -- Venetian Gardens (52 units), and Richmond Homes (32 units) Richmond Homes was severely hit by Hurricane Andrew, and the effects of damage done to this development will need to be factored into any conversion plans. The studies will examine financial capabilities of residents as well as willingness of local lenders to participate in a conversion of public housing, to homeownership. 93- 105 r D. Homeownership Preparation In order to help prepare housing residents for homeownership opportunities with public programs, non- profit programs or on the open market, a series of homeownership workshops have been initiated. These seminars are conducted jointly with staff and local lenders. Over 500 residents have indicated a willingness to participate in these seminars. R. Turnkey III Since 1973 the County has been promoting homeownership for public housing residents through the Turnkey III program. As of July, 98 units have been sold out of. a total of 170 units. Of the remaining 72 units, it is expected that at least 1.2 will be sold in the coming year. F. Caribbean Gardens { The County has awarded a demolition contract For this 182 unit family development. After Hurricane Andrew, this development was condemned by the Building and Zoning Department. The demolition will be accomplished through the use of insurance proceeds. Options for future housing are being explored. 93- 105 G. Other As the designated redevelopment agency, Dade County's public housing agency has been actively involved in creating homeownership opportunities for more than twenty years. It has worked with community development corporations (CDCs) to assist them in providing housing for ownership to low income families throughout the County and City. ti 93- 105 HERBERT J. BAILEY Assistant City Manager CERTIFICATIONS CESAR H, ODIO City Manager FAIR HOUSING The jurisdiction hereby certifies that it will affirmatively further fair housing. Signature of Authorized Official x CESAR H. ODIO CITY MANAGER RELOCATION AND ANTIDISPLACEMENT The jurisdiction hereby certifies that it is in compliance with a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Signature of Authorized Official x CESAR H. ODIO CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT Of DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING CONSERVATION/DUPONT PLAZA CENTER � � .� � o M Owsym Boulevard Way, Suite 40-a01/Mtanil, it 33131 DEVELOPMENT 0IVISION (305) $79-3366 / HOUSING DIVISION (30) S7133WIlek,"Ora; (30S) 371-9710 LIN APPENDIX r 93- 105 1 Q Glossary of Terms lils GENERAL DEFINiTIONS USED WITH THE CHAS APPENDIX A Affordable Housing: Affordable housing is generally defined as housing where the occupant Is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for gross housing costs, including utility costs. AIDS and Related Diseases: The disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction: A serious and persistent alcohol or other drug addiction that significantly limits a person's ability to live independently. Assisted Household or Person: For the purpose of specifying one-year goals for assisting households or persons, a household or person is assisted if, during the coming Federal fiscal year, they will benefit through one or more programs included in the jurisdiction's investment plan. A renter is benefitted if the person takes occupancy of affordable housing that Is newly acquired, newly rehabilitated, or newly constructed, and/or receives rental assistance. An existing homeowner is benefitted during the year if the home's rehabilitation is completed. A first-time homebuyer is benefitted if a home is purchased during the year. A homeless person Is benefitted during the year if the person becomes an occupant of transitional or permanent housing. A non -homeless person with special needs is considered as being benefitted, however, only if the provision of supportive services is linked to the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of a housing unit and/or the provision of rental assistance during the year. Households or persons who will benefit from more than one program activity must be counted only once. To be included in the goals, the housing unit must, at a minimum, satisfy the HIED Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (see 24 CFR section 882.109). See e'so, instructions for completing Table 3B of the CHAS and Table 1 of the Annual Person: -ance Report. G_ ommitted: Generally means there has been a legally binding commitment of funds to a specific project to undertake specific activities. Consistent with the CHAS: A determination made by the jurisdiction that a program application meets the following criterion: The Annual Plan for that fiscal year's funding indicates the jurisdiction planned to apply for the program or was willing to support an application by another entity for the program; the location of activities is consistent with the geographic areas specified in the plan; and the activities benefit a category of residents for which the jurisdiction's five-year strategy shows a priority. Cost Burden > 3096 : The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost Burden > 50% (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. 33 93- 105 Disabled Household: A houold composed of one or more persons a leas o f o p p t t one o whom Is an adult (a person of at least 18 years of age) who has a disability. A person shall be considered to have a disability if the person is determined to have a physical, mental or emotional impairment that: (1) is expected to be of long -continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impeded his or her ability to live independently, and (3) is of such a nature that the ability could be Improved by more suitable housing conditions. A person shall also be considered to have a disability it he or she has a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Sill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6001-6006). The term also includes the surviving member or members of any household described in the first sentence of this paragraph who were living in an assisted unit with the deceased member of the household at the time of his or her death. Economic Independence and Self -Sufficiency Programs: Programs undertai<en by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to promote economic independence and self-sufficiency for participating families. Such programs may Include Project Self -Sufficiency and Operation Bootstrap programs that originated under earlier Section 8 rental certificate and rental voucher initiatives, as well as the Family Self -Sufficiency program. In addition, PHAs may operate locally -developed programs or conduct a variety of special projects designed to promote economic independence and self sufficiency. Elderly Household: For HUD rental programs, a one or two person household in which the head of the household or spouse is at least 62 years of age. Elderly Person: A person who is at least 62 years of age. Existing Homeowner: An owner -occupant of residential property who holds legal title to the property and who uses the property as his/her principal residence. Family: See definition In 24 CFR 812.2 (The National Affordable Housing Act definition required to be used In the CHAS rule differs from the Census definition). The Bureau of — Census d3fines a family as a householder (head of household) and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage or adoption. The term "household" Is used in combination with the term "related" In the CHAS instructions, such as for Table 2, when compatibility with the Census definition of family (for reports and data available from the Census based upon that definition) is dictated. (See also "Homeless Family.") Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program: A program enacted by Section 554 of the National Affordable Housing Act which directs Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Indian Housing Authorities (IHAs) to use Section 8 assistance under the rental certificate and rental voucher programs, together with public and private resources to provide supportive services, to enable participating families to achieve economic Independence and self-sufficiency. Federal Preference for Admission: The preference given to otherwise eligible applicants under HUD's rental assistance programs who, at the time they seek housing assistance, are Involuntarily displaced, living in substandard housing, or paying more than 50 percent of family Income for rent. (See, for example, 24 CFR 882.219.) First -Tune omebuyer: An individual or family who has not owned a home during the three- year period preceding the HUD -assisted purchase of a home that must be used as the reside ce of 1 ebu "" principal n tm yer, except that any md�v�duai who is a displaced homemaker (as defined in 24 CFR 92) or a single parent (as defined in 24 CFR 92.) may not be excluded from consideration as a first-time homebuyer on the basis that the Individual, while a homemaker or married, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse. HA: The Farmers Home Administration, or programs it administers. ForRent: Year round housing units which are vacant and offered/available for rent. (U.S. Census definition) For Sale: Year round housing units which are vacant and offered/available for sale only. (U.S. Census definition) Frail Elderly: An elderly person who is unable to perform at least 3 activities of daily living (i.e., eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and household management activities). (See 24 CFR 889.105.) Grogp Quarters: Facilities providing living quarters that are not classified as housing units. (U.S. Census definition). Examples include: prisons, nursing homes, dormitories, military barracks, and shelters. HOME: The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which is authorized by Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act. Homeless Family: Family that includes at least one parent or guardian and one child under the age of 18, a homeless pregnant woman, or a homeless person in the process of securing legal custody of a person under the age of 18. HQMeless Individual: Ali unaccompanied youth (17 years or younger) or an adult (18 years or older) without children. Homeless Youth: Unaccompanied person 17 years of age or younger who is living in situations described by terms "sheltered" or "unsheltered". HOPE 1: The HOPE for Public and Indian Housing Homeownership Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle A of the National Affordable Housing Act. HOPE 2: The HOPE for Homeownership of Multifamily Units Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle B of the National Affordable Housing Act. HOPE 3: the HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle C of the National Affordable Housing Act. ousehol : One or more persons occupying a housing unit (U.S. Census definition). See also "Family". Housing Problems: Households with housing problems include those that: (1) occupy units meeting the definition of Physical Defects; (2) meet the definition of overcrowded; and (3) meet the definition of cost burden greater than 30%. Table 1 C requests nondupiicative 35 93 - 105 V counts of households that meet one or more of these criteria. Housing Unit: An occupied or vacant house, apartment, or a single room (SRO housing) that is Intended as separate living quarters. (U.S. Census definition) Institutions/institutional: Group quarters for persons under care or custody. (U.S. Census definition) Large Related: A household of 6 or more persons which includes at least one person related to the householder by blood, marriage or adoption. LIHTC: (Federal) Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Low -Income: Households whose Incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. NOTE: HUD income limits are updated annually and are available from local HUD offices (This term corresponds to tow- and moderate -income households In the CDBG Program.) Mod -orate Income: Households whose incomes are between 81 percent and 95 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller or larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 95 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or _ low family Incomes. (This definition is different than that for the CDBG Program.) Non -Elderly Household: A household which does not meet the definition of "Elderly Household," as defined above. Non -Homeless Persons with Special Needs: includes frail elderly persons, persons with AIDS, disabled families, and families participating in organized programs to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Non -Institutional: Group quarters for persons not under care or custody. (U.S. Census definition used) Occupied Housing Unit: A housing unit that is the usual place of residence of the occupant(s). Other Household: A household of one or more persons that does not meet the definition of a Small Related household, Large Related household or Elderly Household. Other Income: Households whose incomes exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary, with adjustments for smaller and larger families. Other Low-income: Households whose incomes are between 51 percent and 80 percent of the median Income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish Income ceilings higher or lower than 80 36 93- 105 percent of the median a area on the basis of HUD's findir-that such variations are necessary because of F.✓ailing levels of construction costs or fair- market rents, or unusually �i high or low family incomes. (This term corresponds to moderate -income in the CDBG Program.) �i -- Other Vacant: Vacani year round housing units that are not For Rent or For Sale. This category would include Awaiting Occupancy or Held. -i Overcrowded: A housing unit containing more than one person per room. (U.S. Census definition) C )8 ner: A household that owns the housing unit it occupies. (U.S. Census definition) Physical Defects: A housing unit lacking complete kitchen or bathroom (U.S. Census definition). Jurisdictions may expand upon the Census definition. —f Prima[yG Housing Activity: A means of providing or producing affordable housing -- such as rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition -- that will be allocated significant resources and/or pursued intensively for addressing a particular housing need. (See also, "Secondary Housing Activity".) Pro ect-Based (Rental) Assistance: Rental Assistance provided for a project, not for a specific tenant. Tenants receiving project -based rental assistance give up the right to that assistance upon moving from the project. Public Housing CIAP: Public Housing Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program. s Qublic Housing MROP: Public Housing Major Reconstruction of Obsolete Projects. Rent Burden > 30% (Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census eureau. Rent Burden > 50% (Severe Cost burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Rental Assistance: Rental assistance payments provided as either project -based rental assistance or tenant -based rental assistance. Renter: A household that rents the housing unit it occupies, including both units rented for cash and units occupied without cash payment of rent. (U.S. Census definition) Renter Occupied Unit: Any occupied housing unit that is not owner occupied, including units rented for cash and those occupied without payment of cash rent. Secondary Housing Activity: A means of providing or producing affordable housing - such as rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition -- that will receive fewer resources and less emphasis than primary housing activities for addressing a particular housing need. (See also, "Primary Housing Activity".) 37 93- 105 '4 Section 215: Section 215 of Title It of the National Affordable Housing Act. Section 215 defines "affordable" housing projects under the HOME program. Service Needs: The particular services identified for special needs populations, which typically may Include transportation, personal care, housekeeping, counseling, meals, case management, personal emergency response, and other services to prevent premature Institutionalization and assist individuals to continue living independently. Severe Cost Burden:. See Cost Burden > 50%. Severe Mental illness: A serious and persistent mental or emotional impairment that significantly limits a person's ability to live independently. Sheltered: Families and persons whose primary nighttime residence is a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter, including emergency shelters, transitional housing for the homeless, domestic violence shelters, residential shelters for runaway and homeless youth, and any hotel/motel/apartment voucher arrangement paid because the person is homeless. This term does not include persons living doubled up or in overcrowded or substandard conventional housing. Any facility offering permanent housing is not a shelter, nor are its residents homeless. Small Related: A household of 2 to 4 persons which includes at least one person related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. Substandard Condition and not Suitable for Rehab: By local definition, dwelling units that are in such poor condition as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation. Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehab: By local definition, dwelling units that do not meet standard conditions but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. This does not include units that require only cosmetic work, correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work. The jurisdiction must define this term (i.e., standard condition, financially and structurally feasible for rehab) and include this definition in the Appendix (Glossary of Terms) portion of Its CHAS submission. Substantial Amendment: A major change in an approved housing strategy. it involves a change to the five-year strategy, which may be occasioned by a decision to undertake activities or programs inconsistent with that strategy. Substantial Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation of residential property at an average cost for the project in excess of $25,000 per dwelling unit. Supportive Housing: Housing, including Housing Units and Group Quarters, that have a supportive environment and includes a planned service component. _ Supportive Service Need in FSS Plan: Thp plan that PHAs administering a Family Self - Sufficiency program are required to develop to identify the services they will provide to participating families and the source of funding for those services. The supportive services may Include child care; transportation; remedial education; education for completion of secondary or post secondary schooling; job training, preparation and counseling; substance abuse treatment and counseling; training in homemaking and parenting skills; money 38 93- 105 management, and hQusehofd management; counseling In hdrheo �rship; Job development s and placement; follow-up 14 'stance after job placement; and oth .ppropriate services. Supportive Services: Services provided to residents of supportive housing for the purpose of facilitating the independence of residents. Some examples are case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, child care, transportation, and job training. Tenant -Based (Rental) Assistance: A form of rental assistance In which the assisted tenant may move from a dwelling unit with a right to continued assistance. The assistance is provided for the tenant, not for the project. _ Total Vacant Housing Units: Unoccupied year round housing units. (U.S. Census definition) Unsheltered: Families and individuals whose primary nighttime residence is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (e.g., streets, parks, alleys). — Vacant Awaiting Occupancy or Held: Vacant year round housing units that have been rented _ or sold and are currently awaiting occupancy, and vacant year round housing units that are held by owners or renters for occasional use. (U.S. Census definition) Vacant Housing Unit: Unoccupied year-round housing units that are available or intended for occupancy at any time during the year. Very Low -Income: Households whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the median area income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families and for areas with unusually high or low incomes or where needed because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents. (This term corresponds to low-income households in the CDBC Program.) (For the purpose of further distinguishing needs within this category, two subgroups (0 to 30% and 31 to 50% of MFI) have been established in the CHAS tables and narratives.) Worst -Case Needs: Unassisted, very low-income renter households who pay more than half of their income for rent, live in seriously substandard housing (which includes homeless people) or have been involuntarily displaced. Year Round Housing Units: Occupied and vacant housing units intended for year round use. (U.S. Census definition.) Housing units for seasonal or migratory use are excluded. NOTE: Terms not defined above may be defined In the specific instructions for each table. If a term Is not defined, the jurisdiction is to provide its own definition. 39 93- 105 9A CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To : The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : FEB 11993 FILE of the City Commission suECT : Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy f� (CHAS) _ `AON1 Cesar H. Odio REFERENCES: City Commission Agenda City Manager Item Meeting of FNcl,osuREs : February 11, 1993 RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution approving the City of Miami's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) for the period of October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993, in substantially the attached form, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the CHAS to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD). BACKGROUND: The Departments of Development and Housing Conservation, Community Development and Planning, Building and Zoning have developed a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) for the period October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993. The CHAS was developed pursuant to Title I of the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. The CHAS is a planning document which replaces two (2) preexisting documents used by U.S. HUD grantees, the Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan (CHAP)'for programs for the homeless through the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The CHAS incorporates elements of the HAP and the CHAP in the development of a needs based housing strategy which identifies housing needs and resources/programs to address these needs. Certification of consistency with the approved CHAS will be required for the City.and/or other eligible grantees to apply for various U.S. HUD programs, including the following: 9 3- 105 The Honorable Mayor and Members of, the City Commission Page 2 HOME HOPE I HOPE II HOPE III Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Sheltdr Plus Care Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the Homeless (SAFAH) Transitional housing for the Handicapped The CHAS includes the following component: ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN - The One Year Action Plan a strategy to apply available resources to meet needs in the coming year. The plan includes investment plan for resources expected to be during the year as well as identifies goals for and persons to be assisted with housing. establishes identified a proposed available households The proposed CHAS has been made available for public review and comment at the following locations: the Department of Development and Housing Conservation, the Department of Planning, Building and Zoning and all NET Service Centers. In addition, the CHAS was reviewed with other entities and organizations as requested.All written comments and comments recorded at this public hearing will be attached and incorporated as a section of the CHAS and submitted to U.S. HUD. The proposed resolution appa oves the CHAS for the period October It 1992 through September 30, 1993, and further authorizes the City Manager,to submit the CHAS to U.S. HUD. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Proposed Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy 93- 105