Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
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Resolution 2026-11 to appoint members to the City of Ocala’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for three-year terms ending December 31, 2028
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On July 1, 2008, the City Council adopted Ordinance 5865, appointing an 11-member board, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), to recommend monetary and non-monetary incentives for the affordable housing incentive plan, as required by Section 420.9076, F.S.
As per Section 106-137of the amending Ordinance 5865, the City Council shall appoint members to the committee by resolution. This section was amended on December 18, 2018, by Ordinance 2019-13 to reduce the minimum number of AHAC members from 11 to eight, with a minimum of six members representing the 11 suggested categories of expertise.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The State requires an active AHAC composed of at least eight individuals from diverse backgrounds. The City’s AHAC is to meet and present recommendations to the City Council on ways to reduce or eliminate impediments to the production and retention of affordable housing units. Staff recommends the appointment of Dr. Gwendolyn B. Dawson, Bridgette Delva, Councilwoman Kristen Dreyer, Jeff Hill, Rhanda McKown, Tasha Osbourne, Rob Peters, Davida Randolph, and Cory Weaver.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Without the advisory committee, the City will be ineligible for potential State Housing Initiative Partnership funding.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny
RESOLUTION 2026-11
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF OCALA APPOINTING THE MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE SECTION 420.9076 AND PROVIDED FOR IN CITY ORDINANCE 2019-13 SECTION 106-137
WHEREAS, City of Ocala Ordinance 5865, Section 106-137, adopted on July 1, 2009, and subsequently amended by Ordinance 2019-13 on December 18, 2018, provides for an affordable housing advisory committee to recommend monetary and non-monetary incentives for the affordable housing incentive plan as required in Section 420.9076 F.S.; and
WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee shall consist of at least eight but not more than eleven members, the composition of which must meet the requirements of Section 106-137 (c) of the Ordinance, to be appointed by the City Council, upon recommendation of the Director, Community Development Services; and
WHEREAS, the Director, Community Development Services, has made his recommendations for the 2026-2028 term, and the same have been duly considered by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, in regular session duly assembled, that the following members be appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
(1) Dr. Gwendolyn B. Dawson, as a citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing; and
(2) Bridgette Delva, as a citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing; and
(3) Kristen Dreyer, as a local elected official; and
(4) Jeff Hill, as a citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing; and
(5) Rhanda McKown, as a citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing; and
(6) Tasha Osbourne, as a citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing; and
(7) Rob Peters, as a citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing; and
(8) Davida Randolph, as a citizen who is residing within the jurisdiction of the local governing body, makes the appointments; and
(9) Cory Weaver, as a citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction.
This resolution adopted this 6th day of January 2026.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Ire Bethea, Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney