AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AT LEAST EIGHT (8) BUT NO MORE THAN ELEVEN (11) MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE, “AHAC,” IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-255 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 420.9076, FLORIDA STATUTES, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SHIP ACT.
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BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Section 2-255 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, the City Commission shall appoint between eight (8) and eleven (11) members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, hereinafter “AHAC,” with varying qualifications pursuant to the requirements of Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, also known as the State Housing Initiatives Partnership “SHIP” Act. Appointments shall be for a three (3) year term.
DISCUSSION:
The following seven (7) past members are eager to continue on the AHAC and have submitted applications:
1. Joseph Fahey - Representative in the area of Construction Labor
2. Raymond Lebowitz - Resident of the City
3. Dominick Mangone - For-Profit Developer
4. Ryan Marken - Essential Service Personnel
5. Cheryl Stein - Real Estate Professional
6. Karen Trudeau - Banking or Mortgage Banking Industry
7. Keith Velian - Residential Home Building Industry
The remaining membership may include citizens actively engaged in the following disciplines:
1. Planning & Zoning Board Member (to be appointed by the P&Z board)
2. Not-for-profit Developer
3. Local Business Representative
4. Advocate for Low-income Persons
A new application has been received from:
1. Tom Head, Local Business Representative