R15-140 1 RESOLUTION NO. R15 -140
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
4 FLORIDA; SUPPORTING NEIGHBORHOOD
5 RENAISSANCE, INC., APPLYING TO THE STATE OF
6 FLORIDA FOR ITS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM;
7 CERTIFYING THAT PROJECTS OF THE AGENCY ARE
8 CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF
9 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH'S HOUSING ELEMENT
10 OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, LOCAL HOUSING
11 ASSISTANCE PLAN, AND ITS COMMUNITY
12 DEVELOPMENT CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN; AND
13 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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15 WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest that the City of Boynton Beach
16 certify that the Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. Homeownership Program for Boynton Beach
17 is consistent with policies and goals adopted under the consolidated plan and housing
18 assistance plan, the comprehensive plan, and land development regulations in order to
19 comply with the provisions of the Community Improvement Act of 1980, and for purposes of
20 qualifying for the Community Contribution Tax Credit; and
21 WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) income eligible
22 areas have been designated as specifically targeted neighborhoods by the City of Boynton
23 Beach; and
24 WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc., Homeownership Program is one of
25 several. The Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. Homeownership Program is designed to offer
26 home ownership to low income residents whose incomes do not to exceed 80% AMI, in an
27 effort to stem further decline in the CDBG income eligible areas; and
28 WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. Homeownership Program is
29 committed to working with other local partners with programs designed to offer home
30 ownership to low income residents whose incomes do not exceed 80% AMI in furtherance of
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31 the desires and goals of the City of Boynton Beach; and
32 WHEREAS, the Community Improvement Act of 1980, requires that a resolution be
33 passed by the local government certifying that the Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc.
34 Homeownership Program for Boynton Beach is consistent with local plans and regulations;
35 and
36 WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc., and the City of Boynton Beach are
37 desirous of the benefit from this program to inure to the low income residents of Boynton
38 Beach Community Development Block Grant target area as described in the program
39 narrative.
40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
41 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
42 Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and
43 hereby ratified and confirmed by the City Commission
44 Section 2. The Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. Homeownership Program
45 complies with the initiatives to improve housing within the CDBG income eligible areas as
46 designated by the City Commission of City of Boynton Beach, Florida. This resolution shall
47 be forwarded to the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, to enable
48 Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc., to participate in the State of Florida's Community
49 Improvement Act of 1980.
50 Section 3. That this Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage.
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53 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17` day of November 2015.
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56 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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58 YES NO
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60 Mayor — Jerry Taylor 4/
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62 Vice Mayor — Joe Casello
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64 Commissioner — David T. Merker
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66 Commissioner — Mack McCray
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681 Commissioner — Michael M. Fitzpatrick ✓
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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
SPONSOR PROJECT APPLICATION
NAME OF ORGANIZATION Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc.
MAILING ADDRESS 510 24 Street, Suite A, West Palm Beach, FL 3307
FEDERAL EMPLOYER 65- 0352279
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
FLORIDA SOLICITATION OF
CONTRIBUTIONS ACT
REGISTRATION NUMBER CH15065
(DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE)
CONTACT PERSON Terri Murray
TITLE Executive Director
PHONE 561 - 832 -6776 ext. 102
FAX 561 - 832 -0483
E -MAIL ADDRESS tmurray @neighborhoodrenaissance.org
ORGANIZATION'S
www.neighborhoodrenaissance.org
WEB SITE ADDRESS
NAME OF PROPOSED Boynton Beach Home ownership Program
PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION Target Areas which include the following Census Tracts: 56.00,
ADDRESS 57.01, 57.02, 61.00, 62.01, 62.03, 63.03 60.03 and 63.00.
(IF DIFFERENT)
Sponsor Project Application Page 1 of 4
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR ELIGIBILE ORGANIZATIONAL TYPE
A community action program
A nonprofit community -based development organization whose mission is the
provision of housing for low- income or very -low- income households or increasing
entrepreneurial and job - development opportunities for low- income persons
A neighborhood housing services corporation
A local housing authority, created pursuant to chapter 421
A community redevelopment agency, created pursuant to s. 163.356
A historic preservation district agency or organization
A regional career source board
A direct - support organization as provided in s. 1009.983
An enterprise zone development agency created pursuant to s. 290.0056
A community -based organization incorporated under chapter 617 which is
recognized as educational, charitable, or scientific pursuant to s. 501(c)(3) of the
x Internal Revenue Code and whose bylaws and articles of incorporation include
affordable housing, economic development, or community development as the
primary mission of the corporation
Unit of local government
Unit of state government
PLEASE INDICATE TYPE YOUR ELIGIBLE PROJECT TYPE
Provide, construct, improve or substantially rehabilitate housing for low- income
persons
Provide, construct, improve or substantially rehabilitate homeownership
opportunities for low- income persons
Provide, construct, improve or substantially rehabilitate housing for persons with
special needs
Provide commercial resources and facilities in an enterprise zone or a Front Porch
Florida Community
Provide industrial resources and facilities in an enterprise zone or a Front Porch
Florida Community
Provide Public resources and facilities in an enterprise zone or a Front Porch Florida
Community
Improve entrepreneurial opportunities for low- income persons in an enterprise zone
or a Front Porch Florida Community
Improve job development opportunities for low- income persons in an enterprise
zone or a Front Porch Florida Community
Increase access to high -speed broadband capability in rural communities with an
enterprise zone
Sponsor Project Application Page 2 of 4
SPONSOR ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTATION
PLEASE INDICATE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE ATTACHED
x Copy of the organization's Articles of Incorporation
x Copy of the organization's By -Laws
x Copy of the Florida Division of Corporation's Registration Certificate
x Copy of the Internal Revenue Service eligibility letter
Other documentation of sponsor eligibility
PROJECT NARRATIVE
The sponsor must submit a project narrative that briefly and clearly
describes the following aspects (please label each aspect accordingly):
A Describes the eligible project — see attached
B Lists the types of donations sought — see attached
C Identifies the uses for donations — see attached
D Estimates the total project cost — see attached
E Estimates the number of jobs (if applicable) NA
F Estimates the completion date of the project (if applicable) NA
DOCUMENTATION OF AREA ELIGIBILITY
The sponsor of a "community development" project must submit documentation that the
proposed project is located within a state designated Enterprise Zone or Front Porch Florida
Community. Please indicate name of EZ or Brownfield and attachment
Enterprise Zone Name: NA Letter Map
Front Porch Community NA Letter Map
Please note: Projects designed to provide housing for low- income persons are not required
to be located within an Enterprise Zone.
Sponsor Project Application Page 3 of 4
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION
The sponsor must submit a certified copy of a resolution from a local government (where the
project is located) stating that the proposed project is "consistent with local plans and
regulations (including comprehensive plans) ".
Name of City or County
Council or Commission:
Resolution Number: Resolution Date:
The undersigned person hereby affirms that he or she has been duly authorized and
empowered to verify, execute and deliver this Application, that he or she has read
this Application (including all attachments hereto) and he or she has knowledge of
all of the facts stated herein, and that this Application, and all information
submitted in connection herewith, is complete and accurate and contains no
misstatements, misrepresentations, or omissions of material facts, to the best of his
or her knowledge and belief.
Signature
Name
Title
Organization
Date
Please mail this application and attachments to:
Burt Von Hoff
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Division of Strategic Business Development
107 East Madison Street; MSC 80
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: 850/717 -8974; FAX: 850/410 -4770
E -MAIL: burt.vonhoff@deo.myflorida.com
WEB: www.florida.jobs.org
Sponsor Project Application Page 4 of 4
Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc.
Home ownership Program for Boynton Beach
Project Narrative
A. Project Description
The Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. program offers home ownership for low- income families
throughout targeted areas for the City of Boynton Beach, which includes the census tracts
located within the Northeast and Southeast quadrants of the city: 56.00, 57.01, 57.02, 61.00,
62.01, 62.03, 63.03 60.03 and 63.00. This will be a long term (3 -5 year) focused effort to
eliminate existing substandard residential properties and to build and renovate quality homes
to be sold to low- income home buyers.
A typical home will have 3 bedrooms, 2 bath and will consist of quality construction materials to
ensure durability for the purchasers, will include kitchen appliances, and, fully landscaped with
irrigated yards making the homes move -in ready. The features intended to be included in the
design of the development include:
• Eco- Friendly architectural design to minimize energy use by the homeowner
• Use of renewable and easily accessible building materials therefore minimizing the
overall environmental impact of the development
• Drought resistant landscaping with grouping of plants with similar water needs and
strategic placement to facilitate cooling of the home
• Preservation or donation of existing vegetation and top soil at the development site
when possible
• Installation of low -flow water fixtures and alternative flooring, i.e. minimal use of
carpeting
• Inclusion of Energy Star and other high energy efficient appliances
In addition to scattered -site infill new construction, Neighborhood Renaissance will also identify
troubled properties that can be rehabilitated and reclaimed as quality affordable homes for
low- income families. The renovated single - family properties will meet or exceed FHA Housing
Quality Lending standards or local building codes, whichever is more rigorous. Whenever
possible the homes will be retrofitted to maximize energy efficiency and include Energy Star or
other high energy efficient appliances as well as incorporate green standards. All work will be
warrantied for a minimum term one -year. The benefits of quality, energy efficient
reconstruction to low- income families assures that the homes will be durable requiring less
maintenance and repairs over time as well as lower utility bills.
B. Type of Donations Sought:
• Cash contributions or other liquid assets;
• Real property;
• Goods or inventory; or
• Other physical resources as identified by the Department of Economic Opportunity.
C. Uses for Donations
Donations will be used to pay for project development, impact, and management fees for the
provision, construction or rehabilitation of homes for low- income home buyers; down
payment and closing costs; housing counseling and marketing fees (not to exceed 10 percent of
the donation); and the removal of liens recorded against residential property by municipal,
county, or special- district local governments.
D. Estimate of Total Project Cost: $5,847,735
Scattered Site Infill Construction
The estimated cost of Phase 1, the new construction of two homes to be built in Poinciana
Gardens is $479,698 ($239,849 per home). Assuming the completion of three new homes per
year, we estimate the new construction activity cost to be approximately $3,597,735 over a five
year period.
Scattered Site Acquisition & Rehabilitation
The estimated average cost to purchase, rehabilitate and convey an existing single - family home
in the Boynton Beach Community Development target areas is approximately $150,000 per
structure. Assuming the completion of three homes per year, we estimate that the
acquisition /rehab activity cost to be $2,250,000 over a five year period.
E. Number of jobs: N/A
F. Project completion date: N/A
10/28/15