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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #2568 Date: 06/29/2017 Commission Meeting Date: 07/27/2017 Requesting Department: Department of Community and Economic Development Sponsored By: District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Authorize Transfer - CDBG and HOPWA funds Purpose of Item: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") ADMINISTRATION AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM DELIVERY FUNDS TO ALLAPATTAH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. ("ABDA") AND SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC. FOR EACH OF THE 2017-2018 AND 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEARS AS SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT "A", SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, TO PROVIDE HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER AND MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM(S), 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 Section 8 Programs and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA") Program. The programs require that all properties, as part of the program, be inspected during move -in and move -out and annually to meet minimum housing quality standards. The City's Department of Community Development issued a Request for Proposal ("RFP") from 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 and any other type of inspections in accordance, when applicable, to the governing South Florida Building Code and other federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, directives, codes and ordinances. The RFP was issued on January 20, 2017, with a submission deadline of March 1, 2017. The RFP produced a total of two proposals of which both qualified applicants are being considered for funding. Allapattah Business Development Authority, Inc. ("ABDA") and Sunshine for All, Inc. are private nonprofit Sub -recipients defined under the provisions of 24 CFR 570.500(c), eligible to receive CDBG funding assistance from the City to undertake activities eligible for such assistance under Subpart C of the regulations. The City Administration recommends the transfer of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) program delivery funds as specified in Attachment "A", attached and incorporated, to provide HQS inspection services for the City's Programs for 2017/18 and 2018/19 program years, subject to availability of funds. Budget Impact Analysis Item has NOT an Expenditure Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: $200,000 Reviewed B Department of Community and Economic Development Review Completed 06/30/2017 8:49 AM Office of Management and Budget Luis Hernandez -Torres Office of Management and Budget Christopher M Rose City Manager's Office City Manager's Office Legislative Division Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney City Commission Office of the Mayor Office of the City Clerk Alberto N. Parjus Daniel J. Alfonso Valentin J Alvarez Valentin J Alvarez Victoria Mendez Nicole Ewan Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office George Mensah Department Head Budget Analyst Review Budget Review Assistant City Manager Review City Manager Review Legislative Division Review Deputy City Attorney Review Approved Form and Correctness Meeting Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Skipped Completed Completed Signed by the Mayor Completed Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed 06/30/2017 10:01 AM 07/06/2017 12:43 PM 07/06/2017 1:34 PM 07/17/2017 2:48 PM 07/17/2017 3:15 PM 07/18/2017 5:19 PM 07/18/2017 7:46 PM 07/27/2017 9:00 AM 08/04/2017 5:07 PM 08/04/2017 5:53 PM City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-17-0373 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 2568 Final Action Date:7/27/2017 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS ("HOPWA") PROGRAM DELIVERY FUNDS TO ALLAPATTAH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AND SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC. FOR EACH OF THE 2017-2018 AND 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEARS AS SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, TO PROVIDE HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER AND MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND HOPWA PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL THE NECESSARY AGREEMENT(S), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH SAID AGENCIES, FOR SAID PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for its Section 8 Programs and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA") Program; and WHEREAS, said programs require that all properties be inspected during move -in and move -out and annually to meet minimum housing quality standards; and WHEREAS, the City's Department of Community and Economic Development issued a Request for Proposal ("RFP") from qualified and experienced firms for general inspection services including, but not limited to, Housing Quality Standard ("HQS") Inspections in accordance with the requirements of 25 Code of Federal Regulations ("CFR") 982.401, HQS Handbook 7420.3 and any other type of inspections in accordance, when applicable, to the governing Florida Building Code, as well as other federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, directives, codes and ordinances; and WHEREAS, the RFP was issued on January 20, 2017, with a submission deadline of March 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, the RFP produced a total of two (2) proposals of which both qualified applicants are being considered for funding; and WHEREAS, Allapattah Business Development Authority, Inc. ("ABDA") and Sunshine for All, Inc., are private nonprofit Sub -recipients defined under the provisions of 24 CFR 570.500(c), eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funding assistance from the City to undertake activities eligible for such assistance under Subpart C of the regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG Administration and HOPWA Program delivery funds as specified in Attachment "A", attached and incorporated, to provide HQS inspection services for the City's Programs for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Program Years, subject to availability of funds; 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 and HOPWA Program delivery funds to ABDA and Sunshine for All, Inc., for each of the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Program Years as specified in Attachment "A," attached and incorporated, subject to the availability of funding, to provide HQS inspection services for the City's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs and HOPWA Program, is authorized. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to execute the any and all necessary agreements to effectuate the allocation, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 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. 2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.