HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-096 RESOLUTION NO. 01-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 01-75 TO AMEND THE LOCAL
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR ST LUCIE COUNTY, AS REQUIRED BY THE
FLORIDA STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on June 15, 1993, this Board adopted Ordinance No. 93-017,which established Chapter 1-10.5,Article
IV, State Housing Initiatives Partnership of St. Lucie County (SHIP-SLC), of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and
Compiled Laws; and,
WHEREAS,on November 14,2000,this Board adopted Resolution No.00-269 which provided for the adoption of the
amended local housing assistance plan for St. Lucie County, as required by the Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership
(SHIP) Program; and,
WHEREAS, on March13, 2001, this Board adopted Resolution No. 01-75 which provided for the adoption of the
amended local housing assistance plan for St. Lucie County, as required by the Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership
(SHIP) Program; and,
WHEREAS,in accordance with Ordinance No.93-017,as amended, and the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act,
Section 420.907,Florida Statutes,this Board must approve,by resolution, any amendment to the Local Housing Assistance Plan
which delineates affordable housing strategies and identifies the average and maximum purchase prices for eligible property;
and,
WHEREAS,this Board is required to adopt the new Local Housing Assistance Plan for St. Lucie County for State of
clorida fiscal years 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004; and,
WHEREAS, the County may move funds between strategies as necessary to maintain compliance with State
requirements and/or meet specific community needs; and,
WHEREAS, in order to expedite the closing process for approval of SHIP closing cost and down payment assistance
mortgages, this Board has determined it is appropriate to increase the SHIP program signing authority for the Community
Services Director, f/k/a Human Services Manager, up to and including Twenty Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($25,000.);
and,
WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 420.9072, Florida Statutes,the County has found that 5%of the local housing
distribution plus 5%of Program Income is insufficient to adequately pay the cost of administering the Program: and,
WHEREAS, in order to expedite the process of filing the Satisfaction of Mortgage, this Board has determined it is
appropriate to authorize the County Administrator to execute the Satisfaction of Mortgage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
A. Resolution No.01-75 is hereby amended by amending the Local Housing Assistance Plan for St.Lucie County,
incorporated herein by reference, for State of Florida fiscal years 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, to add
the following provisions:
1. The County Administrator is authorized to execute the Satisfaction of Mortgage for each satisfied SHIP
second mortgage.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Frannie Hutchinson AYE
Vice Chairman Doug Coward AYE
Commissioner Cliff Barnes AYE
Commissioner Paula Lewis AYE
Commissioner John D.Bruhn AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 2001.
ATTEST: • K :� �.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: o�r�ui. ���
Deputy Clerk you.. o Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
County Attorney