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BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Reappointment of Essential Housing Advisory Committee Members, Addition of New Member
Date:8/18/2021
Department:Planning and Economic Opportunity
Background:

In 1992, the Florida State Legislature approved the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, creating the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) in order to support and expand the availability of affordable housing resources within the State.  In 1993, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners established the local Affordable Housing Advisory committee, in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 420.976, to meet statutory requirements for the planning, implementation, and receipt of affordable housing funds.

 

Members of the Essential Housing Advisory Committee (EHAC) are appointed for two-year terms. 

The following members of the Committee are seeking reappointment for a third term:

  • Greg Matovina
  • Jenna Emmons
  • Barbara McDuffie
  • Mary Pitcher
  • Dr. Kathy Burns
  • Lisa Rozier
  • Betsie Huben

 

The following members are seeking reappointment for a second term:

  • Suzanne Willis
  • Thomas Ford
  • Taylor Riffey

 

New members seeking appointment for their first term:

  • Gary Whitmore
  • Tia Brown (alternate for Dr. Kathy Burns)
Request:
Consider a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-99, which names the members of the Nassau County Essential Housing Advisory Committee, to reappoint members of the committee, and add new members of the committee.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
The Essential Housing Advisory Committee is a requirement of participating in the state SHIP program, but our EHAC explores all issues related to housing in Nassau County, understanding that housing is a complex issue. The committee looks at a variety of methods for addressing a spectrum of housing issues impacting our residents.
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Consider a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-99, which names the members of the Nassau County Essential Housing Advisory Committee, to reappoint members of the committee, and add new members of the committee.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Yes
Funding Source:
N/A
Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
No
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
No
How many originals are needed?
One