HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1994-088RESOLUTTON NO 88-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIry OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
WAIVING ALL FEES EXCEPT WATER AND SEWER
IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BROWARD
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION'S
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN THE
PROJECT "IMPAC" AREAS OF DANIA, PROVIDING FOR
SEPARABILIry' PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS
OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Broward County Community Development Division is requesting
assistance to implement its housing rehabilitation programs in the Project 'IMPAC'
areas to address substandard housing conditions, and eliminate and prevent slum and
blight within the City of Dania, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Broward County Community Development Division is requesting
assistance with marketing efforts for the project and to expedite matters pertaining to
variances, building permits, demolition permits, neighborhood standard reviews, etc., in
an effort to avoid hardships to applicants; and
WHEREAS, an Annual Plan of the Broward County Community Development
Division was approved by the Board of County Commissioners, and included funding
for housing rehabilitation programs; and
WHEREAS, in order to help in the success of this project, a request to the city is
being made to waive any and all fees related to variances, building permits, demolition
permits, impact fees and other such fees to the extent allowable within relevant codes
and ordinances in order to lower the cost of service delivery.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CIry OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania, Florida, hereby
agrees to provide assistance with marketing efforts for the project and to expedite
matters pertaining to variances, building permits, demolition permits, neighborhood
standard reviews, etc., in an effort to avoid hardships to applicants.
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Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania, Florida, hereby waives any
and all fees related to variances, building permits, demolition permits, and other such fees
except water and sewer impact fees in order to help minimize the cost to the Broward County
Community Development Division relating to its housing rehabilitation programs in the Project
"IMPAC" areas of Dania, Florida, as depicted in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
Section 3. lf any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be
and the same is hereby repealed to the extent of that conflict;
Section 5. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 14 day of June ,1994
ayor - Com stoner
ATTEST:
City Clerk Aud itor
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CORRECTNESS
By:*,Jc a4.__
Frank C. Adler, City Attorney
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Project " IMPAC " -IDproveEent programs for Al,ternative CoEDunities
CONCE PT
]. Si nqle Fami Iy Hous ing Rehabil i tat ion
This concept is a comprehensive and sustained effort based. on apartnership involving area residents, private enterprise andgovernment in a continuing process of identifying anb resolvingthe physical, social, and economic pxoblems oi a-community thatleads to the rrevitaLization, conservation or improvement ;fphysical and economic assets of a comnunity and-the prese!vationof it's sense of identity.
Project "IMPAC" is a mul,tifaceted approach to stabilizing andrevitalizing older urban neighborhoods in Broward CountylPrograms. and projects administered by the Community DevLlopmentDivision'as weLl as other agencies and organizatiois areassembled to address substandard conditions in declining anddistressed neighborhoods.
In developing and designing project "IMPAC',, various programs andactivities are concentrat.ed in smalI, precise geograpiric areaswhere they will have the greatest impatt in thE sioriest timepossible. By directly providing resources and funds to an area,the level of -impact in that area is increased by expanding theproportion of residents served. In addition, improvement; insmall neighborhoods becone viabre sooner, a most important factorfor maintaining community support and enthusiasm fo; the program.
Project 'IMPAC" is a joint effort between participating citiesand the Broward County Community Development Oiviiion ioorchestrate a conprehensive approach to reversing neighborhooddeterioration. Some of the programs and activities iiclude:
To conserve theto the homeowner
existing hous ing stock. Funding is provided
Ioans .through d i rect and deferred payment
2, Residentiai Redeve lopm entTo ad
reh ab
3. water-Sewer pr oqram
dress those dwellings wtrich are not feasible forilitation, Financial assistance is available totempgrarily relocate households. demolish the existingsEructure and, through a benefit payment program, work withthe property owner to construct a new dwettina
A prog!an designed to provide financial assistance tohcmeowners who have not connected to public water andfacilities built by Community Development. Block GrantProgram.
sewer
4. Rental Rehab pro ram
Pr ov I de ass 1S tance to i nve s tors of non-owner occupied unitsor mult i-fami ly structures toand neighborhood decline.address substandard conditions
5. l4ort aqe Ass istance ProgramFor el igi
ava i. Iab Ieranged of
ble households, mortgage ass is tanceto Lov,rer monthl,y mortgage paymentsaffordability to low and moderate
benefits arewithin the
i. nc omehous eholds .
EXHIBIT "A"
EXHIBIT,'A.,
6. Ph sical Im rovementsInaneort to lla eProject neighborhoods more attractive
both physically and socialLy, a number of activities are
proposed, including but not limited to, street repavement
where needed, sidewalks constructed, open space neighborhood
parks constructed, and othe! activities that l-end themselvesto a realistic and truly coElPrehensive apProach to
neighborhood revitalizat ion.
CITY OT DA}IIA
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