SUBJECT
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Appoint Gordon Moore to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact).
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DESCRIPTION
The AHAC is an organized group of concerned citizens appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). Its mission is to eliminate substandard housing conditions within the county, provide increased opportunities for all of Polk County's current and future very low-, low- and moderate-income residents and special needs populations to obtain safe, affordable housing. The By-Laws of the AHAC, under Section II-Membership, states that members shall be appointed for staggered 3-year terms. The AHAC will meet as needed, approximately four times per year, to review established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted local government comprehensive plan.
The AHAC was established by Florida Statute 420.9076 for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program and requires 8 (eight) members but not more than 11 (eleven) representatives from specific professions. Polk County must maintain the AHAC to remain compliant with Florida Statute 420.9072 to be eligible for SHIP grant funds. The AHAC members are dedicated professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to serve the citizens of Polk County.
Reason for Appointment: New appointment for three (3) year term, under the category: A citizen who is actively engaged as a for profit provider of affordable housing.
RECOMMENDATION
Request the Board approves the appointment of Gordon Moore to HND’s AHAC, for a three -year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jennifer Cooper, Manager
Housing and Neighborhood Development
JenniferCooper@polkfl.gov
(863) 534-5209