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Resolution R-23-0541
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14972 Final Action Date: 12/14/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ("CDBG") ADMINISTRATION FUNDS, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS ("HOPWA") PROGRAM DELIVERY FUNDS, AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ("HOME") ADMINISTRATION FUNDS
TO SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC., FOR EACH OF THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-
2025 FISCAL YEARS 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'S MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABILITY HOUSING AND FIRST
TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL THE 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 the City's Community Development
Block Grant ("CDBG") program, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS ("HOPWA")
program, and Home Investment Partnerships ("HOME") program (collectively, "Programs"); and
WHEREAS, the Programs require that all applicable properties be inspected during
move -in and move -out and annually to meet minimum housing quality standards; and
WHEREAS, the City's Department of Housing and Community Development issued a
Request for Proposal ("RFP") for qualified and experienced firms for general inspection
services, including but not limited to Housing Quality Standard Inspections, in accordance with
the requirements of 25 CFR 982.401, Housing Quality Standards ("HQS") Handbook 7420.3 as
well as other type of inspections in accordance with, when applicable, the governing South
Florida Building Code and other federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, directives,
codes and ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the RFP was issued on February 6, 2023, with a submission deadline of
March 6, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the RFP produced a total of one (1) proposal for HQS inspection of which
the qualified applicant is being considered for funding; and
WHEREAS, Sunshine for All, Inc. is a private nonprofit Sub -recipient defined under the
provisions of 24 CFR 570.500(c), eligible to receive federal funding assistance from the City to
undertake activities eligible for such assistance under Subpart C of the regulations; and
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File ID: 14972 Enactment Number: R-23-0541
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG administration
funds, HOPWA program delivery funds, and HOME administration funds, as specified in Exhibit
"A," attached and incorporated, subject to availability of funding, to provide HQS inspection
services for the City's Programs for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 program years;
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 administration funds, HOPWA program delivery funds,
and HOME administration funds, to Sunshine for All, Inc., as specified in Exhibit "A," attached
and incorporated, subject to the availability of funding, to provide HQS inspection services for
the City's Programs, for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 program years, is authorized.'
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
necessary documents, all in forms 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:
ndez, City Attor ey 11/22/2023
1 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.
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