Public Notice - CC 11-21-2024 (Posted 10-22-2024)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, November 21, 2024, AT 9:00 A.M.
MIAMI CITY HALL
3500 Pan American Dr, Miami FL 33133

Federal regulations governing CDBG, and other HUD programs require that a participating jurisdiction provide citizens with reasonable notice of and an opportunity to comment on any new allocation and/ or amendment of HUD programs. In addition, the public is advised of the new allocation(s)/ amendment(s) to the funding of the city program(s) as indicated below: * ^†

1. Discuss and proposed resolution allocating of CDBG funds for FY 2024-25 in the amount of $2,708,809.00 in the Economic Development category, to the agencies and/or departments specified below, for economic development activities beginning October 1, 2024.

2. Discuss and proposed resolution approving the City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development’s Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies (“Strategies”) as recommended by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (“AHAC”) and as required by section 420.9076, Florida Statutes.

3. Discuss and proposed resolution amending the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Moderate Rehabilitation (“Programs”) Administrative Plan (“Plan”) to include the implementation of Small Area Fair Market Rents (“SAFMRs”,) adopting a no change in policy option for units where payment standards will decrease at existing client’s next recertification, and adding certain mandatory modifications related to Mainstream Vouchers.

4. Discuss and proposed resolution approving the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant Cares Act (“CDBG-CV3”) funds in the amount of $120,000.00 to the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks Department”) to support park improvement activities in Douglas Park, as specific below:

* The adoption of an Ordinance or Resolution by the City Commission, related to the proposed funding recommendation(s)/ amendment(s), authorizes the City Manager to draft/amend the appropriate City of Miami Action Plan.

† † This item(s) will be available for public comment and review for a period of no less than 30 days. The review and comment period begins on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, and ends on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The proposed amendment(s) will be presented to the City Commission for approval on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Draft copies of the agenda items will be available at the City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development office located at 14 NE 1 Avenue, 2 Floor, Miami, FL 33132 (HCD Address). Comments to amendment(s) must be submitted to: nancyromani@miamigov.com, Attn: Nancy Romani, and must be received no later than November 20, 2024. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend this Public Hearing. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodation may be directed to 305-416-2080 no later than three (3) business days prior to the public hearing date.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AD#:31485