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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Item Summary FormC,AN UF..4y AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #13202 Date: 12/28/2022 Requesting Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Commission Meeting Date: 02/23/2023 Sponsored By: District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Allocate Funds to Sunshine for All, Inc. - HQS Inspections Purpose of Item: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, WITH ATTACHMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG"), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ("HOME") ADMINISTRATION FUNDS AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS ("HOPWA") PROGRAM DELIVERY FUNDS TO SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC., FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR AS SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, TO PROVIDE HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD INSPECTION SERVICES ("HQS") FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH SAID AGENCIES, FOR SAID PURPOSE. Background of Item: The City of Miami ("City") receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for its CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Programs. The programs require that all rental properties financially assisted, be inspected during the affordability period to ensure that they comply with the minimum housing quality standards. Due to the volume of inspections required on an annual basis, it is more cost effective to the programs, to engage the services of an entity that specializes in these services. Sunshine for All, Inc. is a private nonprofit Sub -recipients defined under the provisions of 24 CFR 570.500(c), who is currently receiving CDBG funding assistance from the City to undertake activities eligible for such assistance under Subpart C of the regulations. Sunshine for All, Inc. has been providing HQS Inspection services to the residents of the City under the CDBG and HOPWA programs since 2007, in accordance with the requirements to ensure that all properties meet HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Sunshine for All, Inc. has an extensive experience and great knowledge in connection with Section 8, Multifamily Affordability Monitoring, First Time Homebuyer program's HQS inspections. The City Administration recommends the transfer of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships ("HOME") administration funds and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids ("HOPWA") program delivery funds to Sunshine for All, Inc., for the 2022-2023 fiscal year as specified in Attachment "A", subject to the availability of funding, to provide Housing Quality Standard Inspection services ("HQS") for the City of Miami. Budget Impact Analysis Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is an Expenditure Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 Reviewed By Department of Community and Economic Development Review Completed 12/28/2022 10:06 AM Office of Management and Budget Luis Hernandez -Torres Office of Management and Budget Marie Gouin City Manager's Office Larry M. Spring City Manager's Office Arthur Noriega V Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez Office of the City Attorney Richard Appleton Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez City Commission Maricarmen Lopez Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office George Mensah Department Head Budget Analyst Review Completed 12/29/2022 8:47 AM Budget Review Completed 12/29/2022 10:46 AM Assistant City Manager Review Completed 01/10/2023 10:26 AM City Manager Review Completed 01/11/2023 10:33 AM Legislative Division Review Completed 01/20/2023 11:41 AM ACA Review Completed 02/09/2023 5:40 PM Approved Form and Correctness Completed 02/13/2023 9:37 AM Meeting Completed 02/23/2023 9:00 AM Rendered Completed 03/01/2023 3:51 PM of .�f City of Miami CityHall * iM°nr H°TF° * 11 °° Legislation 3500 Pan American Drive g Miami, FL 33133 Resolution www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: R-23-0092 File Number: 13202 Final Action Date:2/23/2023 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FUNDS, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM DELIVERY FUNDS TO SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, TO PROVIDE HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for its Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG"), Home Investment Partnerships Program ("HOME") administration funds, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Program ("HOPWA") delivery funds (collectively, "Programs"); and WHEREAS, the Programs require that all financially -assisted rental properties ("Properties") be inspected during their respective affordability periods to ensure that each complies with the minimum housing quality standards; and WHEREAS, due to the volume of inspections required on an annual basis, it is more cost effective to engage the services of an entity that specializes in these inspection services; and WHEREAS, Sunshine for All, Inc. ("Sunshine for All") is a private nonprofit Sub -recipient, as defined under the provisions of 24 CFR 570.500(c), who is currently receiving CDBG funding assistance from the City to undertake activities eligible for such assistance under Subpart C of the regulation; and WHEREAS, Sunshine for All has been providing Housing Quality Standards ("HQS") inspection services to the residents of the City under the CDBG and HOPWA programs since 2007, in accordance with HUD requirements to ensure that all Properties meet HUD's standards; and WHEREAS, Sunshine for All has extensive experience and knowledge in connection with Section 8, Multifamily Affordability Monitoring, and First Time Homebuyer Program's HQS inspections; and WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG funds, HOME administration funds, and HOPWA delivery funds to Sunshine for All for the 2022-2023 fiscal year as specified in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated, subject to the availability of funding, to provide HQS inspection services for the City; 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 adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The transfer of CDBG funds, HOME administration funds, and HOPWA program delivery funds to Sunshine for All for the 2022-2023 fiscal year as specified in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated, subject to the availability of funding, to provide HQS inspection services for the City, is authorized.' Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 i . ria i "ndez, i fyHttor ey 2/13/2023 Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission. ' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions.