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Resolution R-24-0452
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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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.
SPONSOR(S): City Commission
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 2018-01(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:
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File ID: 16785
Enactment Number: R-24-0452
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:
ge Wy j ng III, C1ty`ttor
11/12/2024 a ge Wy y 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.
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