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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 285 Local Planning Assistance Funds RESOLUTION NO. 285 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, REQUESTING INCLUSION IN THE APPLICATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE FUNDS: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of Winter Springs, Florida, has recognized a need to provide for orderly growth and manage- ment as contemplated by the passage of the Florida Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975, and WHEREAS, the HUD 701 Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program administered by the Department of Community Affairs provides funds to assist localities in meeting requirements of this Act by preparing comprehensive plans, updating existing plans, and preparing plan implementation mechanisms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Winter Springs, Florida, that: SECTION 1. The Department of Community Affairs is requested to consider including Winter Springs, Florida, in its application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment for local planning assistance funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980. The City Council of Winter Springs, Florida, indicates its commitment to comply with the appropriate state and local laws, rules, and regulations for the administration of this program, including but not limited to, necessary matching funds, funding only elgible planning activities, etc., which are more fully described in Chapter 9B-4, F.A.C. SECTION II. This Resolution shall remain in force and effect until supplemented, amended, repealed or otherwise altered. SECTION III. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall take immediate effect upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 1980. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA By Troy J. Piland, Mayor ATTEST: Mary T. Norton City Clerk -2- TELEPHONE (305) 327-1800 January 18, 1980 To: City Manager Subject: Resolution Concerning 701 Planning Assistance Funds. The attached resolution was prepared to be included with an application to the State for preliminary ranking to determine elgibility for 701 Comprehensive Planning Assistance Funds. This application requires such a resolution be passed assuring the local government1s commitment to abide by all regu- lations in force when administering any funds to be granted, as indicated in the attached letter from the Department of Community Affairs. Jacqueline Koch, City Planner JK/jb STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIVISION OF L0CAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RECEIVED DEC 18 1979 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY HALL MICHAEL C GARRETSON DIRECTOR BOB GRAHAM GOVERNOR JOAN M, HEGGEN SECRETARY Dear Local Official: As you know, the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975 (LGCPA) requires that every local government prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan. Because many local governments do not have sufIicient resources to satisfy all planning requirements, the Department of Community Affairs' '701' Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program for 1980-81 is directed primarily toward helping eligible cities and counties meet LGCPA requirements. The '701' program provides grants of up to $20,000 to assist localities in: developing comprehensive plans; updating existing plans; or preparing plan implementation mechanisms. Funding is provided for up to 2/3 of the cost of the planning program, with a 1/3 matching share provided by each local grant recipient. Comprehensive Planning Assistance grants are available to: 1. Municipalities having a population of less than 50,000 according to the 1970 census. 2. Counties not designated as urban counties by the Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development; and 3. Any group of eligible adjacent communities, either incorporated or unincorporated, having a total population of less than 50,000 according to the 1970 census. Cities and counties in the above categories that have previously received '7011 funds must meet HOD certification require- ments to be eligible for further '701' planning assistance. Although your community has not been certified, and, therefore, is not presently eligible to receive a '7011 grant, you are encouraged to complete and submit the enclosed '701' application form and resolu- tion. All 1701' applicants will be ranked about two weeks after the application deadlin~, and will be notified of that ranking. Based upon the standing of your cOITmunity relative to other applicants, you may decide at that time whether to proceed with an application for certification. BUREAU OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE 2571 Executive Center Circle, East, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 904/488-7956 Local Official Page Two The application for '701' assistance must contain two documents: 1. A resolution of the local governing body requesting assistance under the program. Sample resolutions for individual applicants and joint applicants are enclosed. 2. A completed application form which identifies the applicant, provides fiscal information, and furnishes information regarding local planning activities. An application form is enclosed. All applications and resolutions must be completed and postmarked to the Department no later than January 31, 1980. No applications will be accepted without both required documents. They should be sent to: Mr. James Sayes, 701 Program Coordinator Bureau of Local Government Assistance Department of Community Affairs 2571 Executive Center Circle, East Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Based upon current Departmental rules (Chapter 9B-4 F.A.C.), grant recipients are selected on the basis of scores received from both the initial application and a final application. However, the Department has initiated an amendment to these rules which eliminates the final application. If this rule amendment is adopted, a final application will not be necessary, and '701' applicants will be ranked and grant recipients selected on the basis of scores received for planning need, fiscal effort, population change and planning commit- ment. The proposed rule amendment will be announced in the December 14, 1979, issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly. A notice regarding the proposed amendment is enclosed. Any questions concerning the '701' Planning Assistance Program or application procedures should be directed to Mr. Sayes at (904) 488-7956. Sincerely, Michael C. Garretson Director MCG/dg Enclosures