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AGENDA ITEM: Resolution certifying Beaches Habitat's compliance with City Land
Development Regulations
SUBMITTED BY: George Worley II, Community Development Director
DATE: January 5, 1999
BACKGROUND:
Beaches Habitat has requested the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach adopt a
resolution certifying that Habitat's home building program is in compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Land development regulations of the city. Certification through this
Resolution will allow Beaches Habitat to become eligible for participation in the State of Florida
Community Improvement Act of 1980. This Act created a tax credit program for organizations
,rte participating in, or contributing to the redevelopment of economically distressed azeas. It is the
intent of this tax credit to provide incentives to private enterprise to participate in community
redevelopment projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffhas reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development regulations of the
City and believes that Habitat's building program furthers the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan and complies with the regulations and intent of the Zoning and Building regulations. Staff
recommends adoption of Resolution 99-2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution 99-2
2) Letter from Bill Gulliford on behalf of Beaches Habitat
3) Community Contribution Tax Credit Program fact sheet
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ~
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A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THAT THE BEACHES
HABITAT FOR I-I1:JMANITY PROGRAM OPERATING IN
THE CDBG INCOME ELIGIBLE AREAS OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH IS CONSISTENT WITH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest that the City of
Atlantic Beach certify that the Beaches Habitat Program is consistent with local
plans and regulations in order to comply with the provisions of the Community
Improvement Act of 1980; and
~' WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) income
eligible areas have been designated as specifically targeted neighborhoods by~the
City of Atlantic Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Beaches Habitat program is a specific program designed to
offer home ownership to low income residents in an effort to stem further decline in
CDBG income eligible areas and should receive full endorsement and support from
the City of Atlantic Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Community Improvement Act of 1980, requires that a
resolution be passed by the local government certifying that a project applying for
approval from the State of Florida under the Act is consistent with local plans and
regulations; now, therefore,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City
of Atlantic Beach, Florida:
Section 1. The Beaches Habitat Program complies with all local plans and
regulations for the improvement of the CDBG income eligible areas as designated
by the City Commission of City of Atlantic Beach, Florida. This resolution shall be
forwarded to the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, to enable
Beaches Habitat for Humanity to participate in the State of Florida's Community
Improvement Act of 1980.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the
City Commission of City of Atlantic Beach.
Adopted by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach this 11th day of
January, 1999
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
Approved as to form and correctness:
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Attested:
Maureen King, City Clerk
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December 7, 1998
To: Jim Jarboe
Dear Jim,
1 have enclosed a copy of the Jacksonville resolution from 1989, .
and the supporting information from the state. I thought this was a
more recent resolution; you are probably familiar with this program.
We would love to have Atlantic Beach adopt a similar resolution so
we can pass the benefit to potential corporate donors. 1 would
appreciate your getting it on the agenda and letting me know the
date it will be considered. ff you need any additional information,
please give me a call.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
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Bill Gulliford
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CREDYT PRO ~RAlYZ
•The Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP) provides an incentive
(50% taY credit) to encourage Florida corporations to make donations toward community
development and low income housing projects.
The tax credit is easy for a business to receive. Corporations located anytivhere in Florida that
make donations to approved community development projects may receive a tax credit equal to
50 percent of the value of the donation. Businesses may take the credit on Florida corporate
income tax, franchise tax, or insurance premium tax.
Before malting a donation, please be sure it will qualify. A list of eligible organizations is
available from the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED). To receive
approval, a business donating to an eligible sponsor need only f le a request form tivith OTTED.
';~' In order to claim the tax credit, simply attach proof of the approved donation when you file your
state tax return. More details on the approval process aze contained on page 4.
Non-profit organizations and units of state and local governments may apply to become eligible
sponsors and solicit donations under the program. Eligibility requirements are listed on page 2.
This summary is based on Florida Statutes (sections 220.183 and 624.5100 and Florida
Administrative Code (Rule 8E-17). Readers are advised to consult these references for additional
details.
FOR FURTHER INFOR:ti1ATI0\', PLEASE COQ iTACT: --
Bunt C. Von Hoff
OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOP,~IENT
THE CAPITOL
SUITE 2001
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0001
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Phone: (904) 487-2568
Fax: (904) 487-3014