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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #16785 Date: 10/11/2024 Commission Meeting Date: 11/21/2024 Requesting Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Sponsored By: City Commission District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Approve - Amendment to Administrative Plan - Section 8 Programs Purpose of Item: AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER AND MODERATE REHABILITATION ("PROGRAMS") ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN ("PLAN") TO INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SMALL AREA FAIR MARKET RENTS ("SAFMRs",) ADOPTING A NO CHANGE IN POLICY OPTION FOR UNITS WHERE PAYMENT STANDARDS WILL DECREASE AT EXISTING CLIENT'S NEXT RECERTIFICATION, AND ADDING CERTAIN MANDATORY MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO MAINSTREAM VOUCHERS, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE, ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS, AS AMENDED, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. Background of Item: The City of Miami ("City") has been designated as the PHA to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ("HCV") and Moderate Rehabilitation programs ("Programs"). The Programs provide housing assistance for low and very low-income households. Federal Register Notice FR-6426-N-01 described the mandatory expansion of SAFMRs to forty-one metropolitan areas, which includes the City of Miami. Public and Indian Housing ("PIH") Notice, PIH 2O18-01(4)(e)(iii) provided guidance on regulatory provisions implemented under the SAFMRs Final rule to establish a more effective market rent system which includes requirements for dealing with changes in Fair Market Rents (FMRs) and Payment Standard fluctuations typically found while implementing SAFMRs. PIH Notice 2024-30 authorized the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") to establish waivers and alternative requirements for Mainstream Vouchers necessary for the effective delivery and administration of the HCV program. The City's Administration recommends approving the amendment to the Programs' Administrative Plan attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A" for the City's continued compliance and participation in the Programs. Budget Impact Analysis Item is NOT funded by Bonds Item is NOT Related to Revenue Total Fiscal Impact: Total Fiscal Impact: 0 Reviewed B Department of Housing and Community Development Review Completed 10/18/2024 9:17 AM Office of Management and Budget Office of Management and Budget City Manager's Office City Manager's Office Legislative Division City Manager's Office Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney City Commission Legislative Division Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Clerk Luis Hernandez -Torres Marie Gouin Larry M. Spring Natasha Colebrook -Williams Valentin J Alvarez Arthur Noriega V Raymond Pereira George K. Wysong III Maricarmen Lopez Valentin J Alvarez Raymond Pereira George K. Wysong III City Clerk's Office Victor Turner Budget Analyst Review Budget Review Assistant City Manager Review Deputy City Manager Review Legislative Division Review City Manager Review ACA Review Approved Form and Correctness Meeting Legislative Division Review ACA Review Approved Form and Correctness Rendered Department Head Completed 10/18/2024 10:15 AM Completed 10/18/2024 3:18 PM Completed 11/12/2024 1:58 PM Completed 11/12/2024 3:41 PM Completed 11/12/2024 5:57 PM Completed 11/12/2024 7:40 PM Completed 11/12/2024 7:59 PM Completed 11/12/2024 8:07 PM Completed 11/21/2024 9:00 AM Completed 03/06/2025 12:33 PM Completed 03/06/2025 3:06 PM Completed 03/06/2025 4:02 PM Completed 03/19/2025 9:15 AM City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-24-0452 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 16785 Final Action Date:11/21/2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER AND MODERATE REHABILITATION ("PROGRAMS") ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN ("PLAN") TO INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SMALL AREA FAIR MARKET RENTS ("SAFMRs"), ADOPTING A NO CHANGE IN POLICY OPTION FOR UNITS WHERE PAYMENT STANDARDS WILL DECREASE AT EXISTING CLIENT'S NEXT RECERTIFICATION, AND ADDING CERTAIN MANDATORY MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO MAINSTREAM VOUCHERS, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE, ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS, AS AMENDED, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has been designated as the Public Housing Agency ("PHA") to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ("HCV") and Moderate Rehabilitation programs ("Programs"); and WHEREAS, the Programs provide housing assistance for low and very low-income households; and WHEREAS, Federal Register Notice FR-6426-N-01 described the mandatory expansion of SAFMRs to forty-one metropolitan areas, which includes the City; and WHEREAS, Public and Indian Housing ("PIH") Notice, PIH 2O18-01(4)(e)(iii) provided guidance on regulatory provisions implemented under the Small Area Fair Market Rents ("SAFMRs") Final rule to establish a more effective market rent system which includes requirements for dealing with changes in Fair Market Rents ("FMRs") and Payment Standard fluctuations typically found while implementing SAFMRs; and WHEREAS, PIH Notice 2024-30 authorized the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") to establish waivers and alternative requirements for Mainstream Vouchers necessary for the effective delivery and administration of the HCV program; and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends approving the amendment to the Programs' Administrative Plan, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," for the City's continued compliance and participation in the Programs; 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 City Manager is authorized to approve the amendment to the Programs' Administrative Plan, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," for the City's continued participation in the Programs. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute, any and all necessary documents, subject to applicable requirements of all Federal, State, and Local Laws, as amended, 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: g WY 3 ng III, y 11/12/2024 e - ge Wy j ng III, C y ttor -y 3/6/2025 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.