Public Notice - CC 07-24-2025 (Posted 06-24-2025)
PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9:00 A.M.
AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY 2025-2026
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. Also, as per the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR 91.200, entitlement communities that receive HUD funds must prepare an annual Action Plan, which outlines the proposed activities to maximize the benefits of federal funding for low-to-moderate income residents. The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has completed its draft annual Action Plan FY2025-2026. This plan will be available for review and comment for a period of no less than 30 days. The review and comment period begins on June 24, 2025 and ends on July 23, 2025. The HCD will present these plans to City Commission on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for plan approvals and authorization to submit all plans to HUD. The public is hereby advised of the new allocations to the funding of City programs. The following are the allocations of Federal Funds for the annual Action Plan FY2025-2026: CDBG: $5,026,283; HOME: $2,919,951.04; ESG: $447,390; HOPWA: $13,889,565.
1. Discuss and propose resolution authorizing the acceptance of HUD Entitlement Grant Funds, in the total amount of $22,283,189.04 for FY2025-26 for the following programs: CDBG $5,026,283.00; HOME $2,919,951.04; ESG $447,390.00; HOPWA $13,889,565.00
2. Discuss and propose resolution authorizing the allocation of CDBG funds by program category for FY2025-26 in the amount of $5,026,283.00
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Allocation of CDBG FY2025-26 and Prior Year Program Income of $7,258.16
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Amount
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Prior Year Unallocated/ PI
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Program Administration
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$1,005,256.60
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$0.00
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Public Services
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753,942.45
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$7,258.16
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Economic Development/ Sustainable Communities/ Housing
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$2,667,083.95
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$0.00
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Public Works – Street, Sidewalk, Drainage and/or other CDBG-eligible Improvements
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$600,000.00
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$0.00
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TOTAL
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$5,026,283.00
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$7,258.16
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3. Discuss and propose resolution authorizing the allocation of HOME funds for FY2025-26 in the amount of $2,919,951.04
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Allocation of HOME FY2025-26
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Amount
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Prior Year Unallocated/ PI
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Program Administration
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$291,995.10
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$0.00
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Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
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$437,992.65
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$0.00
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Brick and Mortal Housing Construction for Affordable Rental and/or Homeownership units and/or TBRA and/or Down payment Assistance
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$2,189,963.29
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$0.00
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TOTAL
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$2,919,951.04
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$0.00
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4. Discuss and propose resolution authorizing the allocation of ESG funds for FY2025-26 in the amount of $447,390.00
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Allocation of ESG FY2025-26
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Amount
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Prior Year Unallocated
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Program Administration
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$33,554.00
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$0.00
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Rapid Rehousing
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$145,403.00
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$0.00
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City of Miami Department of Human Services – Street Outreach
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$268,433.00
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$0.00
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TOTAL
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$447,390.00
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$0.00
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5. Discuss and propose resolution authorizing the allocation of HOPWA funds for FY2025-26 in the amount of $13,889,565.00 and the amount of $1,400,000.00 from previous years unallocated funds.
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Allocation of HOPWA FY2025-26 and Prior Year Unallocated Funds of $1,400,000
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Amount
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Prior Year Unallocated
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Program Administration - HCD
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$416,686.00
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$0.00
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Tenant Based and Rental Assistance Rental Payment
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$11,900,078.00
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$1,400.000.00
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Tenant Based Rental Assistance Housing Specialist and HQS Inspection
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$1,444,241.00
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$0.00
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Project Based Operating Support
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$118,560.00
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$0.00
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Resource Identification
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$10,000.00
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$0.00
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TOTAL
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$13,889.565.00
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$1,400,000.00
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6. Discuss and propose resolution authorizing the acceptance of Section 8 housing program funds, in the projected amount of $5,870,196.00 for rental assistance, and the projected amount of $547,012.00 for program administration for a total projected amount of $6,417,208.00
7. Discuss and propose resolution authorizing the transfer of the unallocated CDBG PI funds from previous years in the amount of $130,563,62 from HCD to the Parks Department to be utilized for park improvements activities to Ruben Dario Park.
8. Discuss and propose resolution recommends the acceptance of additional Home Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan (“HOME-ARP”) funds in the amount of $19,032.00 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (“HUD”) and to incorporate a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan of Fiscal Year 2021-2022, to show the correct amount of HOME-ARP legally entitled to the City of Miami.
9. Discuss and propose resolution approving the City of Miami ("City") Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025-2026, authorizing the City Manager to submit the Annual Action Plan for FY 2025-2026 to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for review and approval.
10. Discuss and propose resolution recommends the acceptance of the recaptured funds from CDBG in the total amount of $2,049,958.00 from the project that failed to meet program requirements, to be allocated for eligible CDBG activities.
11. Discuss and propose resolution approving the City of Miami ("City") Local Housing Assistance Plan ("LHAP"), for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, for the continued participation of the city in the Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") program.
12. Discuss and propose resolution allocating additional funds, using the sale proceeds income generated from the sales of infill twin/single family home units located in District 5, in the amount of $313,778.00 to cover the project cost overruns.
13. Discuss and propose, resolution, pursuant to Section 2-614 of the Code of the of the City of Miami (“City”), Florida, as amended (“City Code”), waiving the conflict of interest provisions contained in Section 2-612 of the City Code to allow Linco Mathurin, a City employee to become a City vendor as the new owner of the property located at 6304 NW 1 Court, Miami, Florida, 33150, which is currently rented to a tenant participating in the City’s Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program (“TBRA”), and to receive housing assistance payments (“HAP”) as landlord under a valid existing lease agreement, enable the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the landlord to transact business with and for the City of Miami.
14. Discuss and propose resolution pursuant to Section 29-b(a) of the Charter of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, and Section 18-72(b) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, authorizing the sale, with affordable housing restrictions and automatic reverter provisions, of the properties approximately located at 3431 NW 6 Avenue, 1544 NW 58 Terrace, 1465 NW 60 Street and 411 NE 69 Street, Miami, Florida, to qualified applicants in compliance with the requirements of the City of Miami’s Forever Affordable Housing Limited Ad Valorem Bond Funds, (“MFB”) and American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) (“collectively funds”)
Copies of the annual Action Plan FY2025-2026 can be obtained at HCD offices, 444 SW 2nd AVE, 3rd Floor, Miami FL 33130, City of Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami FL 33133, and the Miami-Dade County Main Library 101 W Flagler ST, Miami FL 33130, during office hours between 8 am-5 pm. Comments shall be submitted in writing and received prior to 7/24/2025, via email to rtazoe@miamigov.com or mailed to HCD’s address, Attn Roberto Tazoe.
* The adoption of a Resolution/Ordinance by City Commission, related to the proposed new allocation(s)/ amendment(s), authorizes the City Manager to draft, amend, and submit the appropriate City of Miami Action Plan and or Substantial Amendment(s) whenever applicable.
†† The items in this advertisement 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, June 24, 2025, and ends on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The proposed new allocation(s)/ amendment(s) will be presented to City Commission for approval on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Draft copies of the agenda items will be available at City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development at 444 SW 2 Avenue, 9 Floor, Miami, FL 33130. Comments to new allocation(s)/ amendment(s) must be submitted to rtazoe@miamigov.com, Attn.: Roberto Tazoe and must be received no later than July 24, 2025. 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 at 305-416-2080 no later than three (3) business days prior to the Public Hearing date.
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