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Mr. Dale inquired about the estimated timeframe for the release of deed restrictions by
WCI. Mr. Rahael said he was optimistic that deed restrictions would be released within
the next thirty days. Mr. Fischer inquired whether the Charter Place project could
proceed while the DRI process was underway. Ms. Hess said this was correct.
4.
Update on Mediation with North Broward Hospital District
Ms. Delegal stated that efforts continued to set up a mediation meeting in the near future.
5.
Update on DRI Process
Mr. Donmez provided an update on the DRI process, including an overview of affordable
housing concerns. He outlined specifics of the City’s proposed mortgage program to
mitigate affordability-related matters. Mr. Donmez stated that Broward County would
continue to serve as the lead agency relative to housing issues. He also outlined the
anticipated timeframe for consideration of the Development of Regional Impact and
Comprehensive Plan Amendment items.
Mr. Donmez said that City staff was proposing a one percent housing impact fee on new
housing to support fifty percent of funding requirements for the proposed affordable
housing program. Mr. Ruffin noted that Mayor Ernest-Jones and himself were on
Broward County’s Management and Efficiency Committee, including a review of
affordable housing matters.
Mr. Ruffin requested an encapsulation of the City’s situation relative to affordable
housing. Mr. Donmez stated that City staff was in the process of developing a second
mortgage program as a potential mechanism through Broward County to address the
community’s affordable housing needs.
6. Update on Façade Improvement Grant Program
Ms. Hess noted that City staff had met with a total of approximately thirty persons to
provide an overview of the façade improvement program. She stated that three
applicants had come forward who were interested in moving forward with loan
applications for the program. Mr. Walsh inquired whether the March 15, 2005 deadline
was absolute. Ms. Hess stated that City staff would be pleased to work with anyone
interested in the façade improvement program. Mr. Donmez noted that the project
renderings would be brought back to the CRA Board and then the City Commission, for
approval.
6.
Annual Report and Financial Audit
Noting that the vast preponderance of energies have been devoted to the resolution of the
land assembly matter, Mr. Donmez said he had conferred with County staff who had
recommended a one month deferral of the annual report. Mr. Donmez said he would
present the CRA annual report to the CRA Board at the April 25, 2005 Board meeting.
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