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BOCC AGENDA ITEM
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| Item Title: | Appointment of Essential Housing Advisory Committee New Members | | Date: | 7/11/2022 | | Department: | Planning |
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| | | | | | | | | 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. There are 4 vacancies on the Essential Housing Advisory Committee.
New members seeking appointment for their first term:
- Stan Stapleton*
- Thomas Waters*
- Justin Taylor*
- Bill Bright*
- Leah Ward
- Tina Allen
* Indicates staff recommendation. All resumes received have been attached. | | Request: | | Consider a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-99, which names the members of the Nassau County Essential Housing Advisory Committee, to add new members of the committee. Staff recommends the appointment of Stan Stapleton, Justin Taylor, Bill Bright and Thomas Waters to a two-year term beginning July 11, 2022. | | 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 add new members of the committee. Staff recommends the appointment of Stan Stapleton, Justin Taylor, Bill Bright and Thomas Waters to a two-year term beginning July 11, 2022. | | Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? | | Yes | | Funding Source: | | N/A |
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| 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 |
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