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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #10847 Date: 10/04/2021 Commission Meeting Date: 11/18/2021 Requesting Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Sponsored By: District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Allocate CDBG Funds - Section 8 HQS Inspection 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 2021-2022 AND 2022-2023 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 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 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 February 5, 2021, with a submission deadline of March 5, 2021. 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 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 program years, subject to availability of funds. Budget Impact Analysis Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 Reviewed B Department of Community and Economic Development Review Completed 10/04/2021 12:26 PM Office of Management and Budget Luis Hernandez -Torres Office of Management and Budget City Manager's Office City Manager's Office Legislative Division Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney City Commission Office of the City Clerk Leon P Michel Fernando Casamayor Arthur Noriega V Valentin J Alvarez Richard Appleton Barnaby L. Min Victoria Mendez Maricarmen Lopez City Clerk's Office George Mensah Budget Analyst Review Budget Review Assistant City Manager Review City Manager Review Legislative Division Review ACA Review Deputy City Attorney Review Approved Form and Correctness Meeting Rendered Department Head Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed 10/04/2021 2:02 PM 10/04/2021 8:41 PM 10/07/2021 11:56 AM 10/07/2021 1:50 PM 10/07/2021 2:27 PM 10/15/2021 2:19 PM 10/18/2021 11:33 PM 10/26/2021 9:39 AM 11/18/2021 9:00 AM 11/24/2021 3:30 PM City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-21-0477 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 10847 Final Action Date:11/18/2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO THE FEBRUARY 5, 2021 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BY THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ALLOCATING 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 BOTH THE 2021-2022 AND 2022-2023 PROGRAM 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 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER AND MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND HOPWA PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS 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 Section 8 Programs and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA") Program (collectively, "Programs"); and WHEREAS, the Programs require that all applicable properties be inspected during move -in, move -out, and annually to meet minimum housing quality standards; and WHEREAS, the City's Department of Housing and Community Development ("DHCD") issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for qualified and experienced firms for general inspection services including but not limited to Housing Quality Standards Inspections ("HQS") in accordance with the requirements of 25 CFR 982.401 and HQS Handbook Section 7420.3 as well as other types of inspections in accordance with, when applicable, the governing Florida Building Code and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, directives, codes, and ordinances; and WHEREAS, the RFP was issued on February 5, 2021 with a submission deadline of March 5, 2021; and WHEREAS, the RFP produced a total of two (2) proposals of which both qualified applicants are being considered; and WHEREAS, Allapattah Business Development Authority, Inc. ("ABDA") and Sunshine for All, Inc. ("Sunshine") are private nonprofit Sub -recipients as defined under the provisions of 24 CFR 570.500(c) who are 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 regulation; and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the award and allocation of CDBG administration and HOPWA program delivery funds as specified in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, to provide HQS inspection services for the City's Programs for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 program years, subject to the 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. Pursuant to the February 5, 2021 RFP by the City's DHCD, the award and the allocation of CDBG administration and HOPWA program delivery funds to ABDA and Sunshine, as specified in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, to provide HQS inspection services for the City's Programs for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 program years, subject to the availability of funds, 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: nd City Att©r ey 10/26/2021 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.