Agenda 07/07/2015 Item #16D 47/7/2015 16.D.4.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept an extension of the expenditure deadline on Fiscal Year 2012/2013 grant
allocations from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to December 31, 2015 for the State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.
OBJECTIVE: Provide a housing rehabilitation program to eligible homeowners throughout Collier
County.
CONSIDERATIONS: On July 7, 1992, the Florida legislature enacted the William E. Sadowski
Affordable Housing Act to provide additional funding to local communities to promote and advance
affordable housing initiatives. Funds are generated through documentary stamp tax on real estate
transactions. Under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, Collier County and the City
of Naples receive funds from the State of Florida through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to
undertake eligible activities as outlined in the Board adopted Local Housing Assistance Plan.
On May 13, 2015, Community and Human Services Division (CHS) requested an extension to the 12/13
allocation and this request was granted by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) for Collier on
June 8, 2015. This extension allows the County to expend the SHIP funding until December 31, 2015.
FHFC does not require the Board Chairman to sign a document for the extension to take effect. However,
in order to properly document the extension, staff is requesting that the Board accept the extension so that
it is identified in official records.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed action described in this executive summary has no new fiscal
impact. The funding source for the grant is the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Funds are budgeted
within SHIP Grant Fund 791, Project, 33222.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. -JAB
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Acceptance and implementation of this amendment will
further the Goals, Objectives, and Policies within the Housing Element of the Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners accepts an extenstion on Collier
County's SHIP 2012/2013 funding granted by Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Prepared by: Kristi Sonntag, Manager Federal /State Grants, Community and Human Services
Attachments: 1) Email extension approval from Florida Housing Finance Corporation
2) CHS request for extension
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.4.
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept an extension of the expenditure deadline on
Fiscal Year 2012/2013 granted from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for the State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.
Meeting Date: 7/7/2015
Prepared By
Name: SonntagKristi
Title: Manager - Federal /State Grants Operation, Public Services Department
6/9/2015 10:27:54 AM
Submitted by
Title: Manager - Federal /State Grants Operation, Public Services Department
Name: SonntagKristi
6/9/2015 10:27:56 AM
Approved By
Name: KushiEdmond
Title: Accountant, Public Services Department
Date: 6/10/2015 10:30:47 AM
Name: Bendisa Marku
Title: Supervisor - Accounting, Public Services Department
Date: 6/11/2015 1:25:22 PM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Division Director - Operations Support, Public Services Department
Date: 6/12/2015 3:27:13 PM
Name: GrantKimberley
Title: Division Director - Cmnty & Human Svc, Public Services Department
Date: 6/15/2015 4:14:38 PM
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Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Department Head - Public Services, Public Services Department
Date: 6/16/2015 7:39:13 AM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 6/16/2015 11:41:05 AM
Name: RobinsonErica
Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office
Date: 6/16/2015 11:47:32 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager - Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 6/16/2015 3:14:32 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 6/24/2015 8:47:31 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 6/25/2015 1:00:55 PM
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Put-Alit Sci viCczs Department
Community & Human Services Division
May 13, 2 15
Rob Deard ff
Terry Auri iger
Florida Ho sing Finance Corporation
North Bror ough Street, Suite 5000
Tallahasse , Florida 32301
RE: SHIP Expenditure Extension Request FY 2012 -2013 funding
Dear Ms. AurinQer and Mr. Dearduff:
Please accept this letter as a formal request to extend the expenditure deadline for Collier
County's FY 2012/2013 SHIP funding from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2016. This twelve month
extension will allow Collier County to expend all of FY 2011/2012 SHIP funds by June 30, 2015
extension deadline granted by your office and to expend as much FYI 3/14 allocation prior to the
September 30, 2015 expenditure deadline. Collier County currently has $250,000 of our
allocation ncumbered in a contract for our rehab program.
Collier Colunty is currently working with Michael Chaney with Florida Housing Coalition to
develop now strategies and to develop a plan to spend current and future SHIP funds more
Should yo# have any other questions, please feel free to contact me. I may be reached by phone
at (239) 25P-6287 or email at KimberleyGrant.colliergov.net
Thank youl for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Kimberley Grant, Director
cc: Kristi onntag, Manager Federal /State Grants
Priscilla Doria, Grant Coordinator
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From: Terry Auringer [mailto:Terry.Auringer @floridahousing.org]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 1:29 PM
To: HutchinsonBarbetta
Cc: SonntagKristi; GrantKimberley; DoriaPriscilla
Subject: RE: SHIP Expenditure Extension Request FY 2012 -2013 funding
Extension Request for Expenditure of SHIP Funds for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Dear Ms. Grant:
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is in receipt of your correspondence dated May 13,
2015 requesting an extension of the expenditure deadline for the SHIP Allocation for Fiscal Year
2012/2013.
According to Rule 67 -37, which governs the SHIP program, exceptions to the timeframe, are
allowable under certain conditions, as detailed below:
The funds deposited to the local housing assistance trust fund must be spent within twenty-four
months from the end of the applicable State fiscal year. Exceptions to this time frame must be
approved by a majority vote of the Review Committee on a case -by -case basis. Exceptions will
only be granted for good cause. Examples of good cause are natural disasters, requirements of
other State agencies, adverse market conditions, and unavoidable development delays.
Adequate documentation must be presented to the Review Committee before an extension will be
granted, e.g., project status, work plan and completion schedule, commitment offunds, etc.
Florida Housing believes that your current situation warrants an extension based on the reasons
presented in your correspondence. Therefore, your deadline to expend funds for the 2012/2013
fiscal year is extended by six (6) months. The new deadline is December 31, 2015. We do
stipulate, however, as a part of this extension, when requested, the County provide the
Corporation a written update outlining the status of the current spending.
Please keep in mind that you are still required to submit an annual report on September 15,
2015.
The Corporation commends your continuing efforts to benefit the citizens of Florida through the
SHIP program. If we can be of assistance to you in the administration of your SHIP Program,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
Robert Dearduff
SHIP Administrator
Let me know when you are ready to submit, I will need to "code" your report to allow you to
submit with funds in an encumbrance state.
Thanks—
Terry
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