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Pandemic: Catalyst for Change Florida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities 2021 Virtual Education Conference • June 22 – July 27
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FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL FINACE AUTHORITIES 2021 VIRTUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Directors Harry Hedges, President Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Angela Abbott, VicePresident Letter From The President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kathryn Driver, Secretary/Treasurer Letter From The Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Walt Ferguson W. D. Morris Cheree Gulley Rich Pierro Agenda At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Pat Lott Jim Ryan Full Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Executive Directors Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-OBC Mark Hendrickson Susan Leigh REGISTER TODAY AT FLALHFACONFERENCE.COM Runs from June 22 through July 27, at noon on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Over 10 Educations Sessions, Virtual Exhibit Hall & More – Join Us Today! Florida AHLFA Educational Conference 2021 1
THANK YOU TO ALL 2021 SPONSORS PTINUM HFA OF BROWARD COUNTY JACKSONVILLE HFA DOMINIUM HFA OF LEE COUNTY eHOUSING PLUS HFA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ESCAMBIA COUNTY HFA PINELLAS COUNTY HFA HFA OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY RAYMOND JAMES RBC CAPITAL MARKETS GOLD AMERINAT HFA OF LEON COUNTY BLUE SKY COMMUNITIES HFA OF MANATEE COUNTY BREVARD COUNTY HFA ORANGE COUNTY HFA HFA OF CLAY COUNTY PALM BEACH COUNTY HFA FLSAFE/PMA FINANCIAL NETWORK SOUTHPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES FREDDIE MAC STIFEL HILLTOP SECURITIES THE VESTCOR COMPANIES BREAKFAST SPONSOR FIRST HOUSING SILVER BILZIN SUMBERG NELSON MULLINS RILEY BRYANT MILLER OLIVE, P .A . & SCARBOROUGH, LLP CSG ADVISORS THE NICHOLS GROUP, P .A . FLORIDA COMMUNITY LOAN FUND SELTZER MANAGEMENT GROUP GREENBERG TRAURIG STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WELSSLER NABORS GIBLIN & NICKERSON ALDAHEFF & SITTERSON, P .A . U .S . BANK TRUST VIRTUAL EXHIBITORS BLUE SKY COMMUNITIES FLORIDA COMMUNITY LOAN FUND DOMINIUM RAYMOND JAMES HFA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RBC CAPITAL MARKETS STIFEL AT HTTPS://FLALHFACONFERENCE .COM/VIRTUAL-EXHIBIT-HALL 2 Florida ALHFA
Florida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities BOARD OFFlorida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities DIRECTORS BOARD PRESIDENT OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY/TREASURER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER HARRY HEDGES KATHRYN DRIVER WALT FERGUSON CHEREE GULLEY PAT LOTT PRESIDENT HFA OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SECRETARY/TREASURER HFA OF PINELLAS COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER LEE COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD MEMBER ESCAMBIA COUNTY HFA HARRY HEDGES KATHRYN DRIVER WALT FERGUSON CHEREE GULLEY PAT LOTT VICE PRESIDENT HFA OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER PINELLAS COUNTY BOARD MEMBER HFA OF LEE COUNTY BOARD MEMBER HFA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ESCAMBIA COUNTY HFA ANGELA ABBOTT W.D. MORRIS RICHARD PIERRO JIM RYAN MARK HENDRICKSON VICE PRESIDENT BREVARD COUNTY HFA BOARD MEMBER ORANGE COUNTY HFA BOARD HFA OF MEMBER MANATEE COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER CLAY COUNTY EXECUTIVE SUSAN DIRECTORS LEIGH ANGELA HFA ABBOTTCOUNTY OF MANATEE W.D. MORRIS RICHARD PIERRO JIM RYAN MARK HENDRICKSON BREVARD COUNTY HFA ORANGE COUNTY HFA HFA OF MANATEE COUNTY HFA OF CLAY COUNTY SUSAN LEIGH HFA OF MANATEE COUNTY June 15, 2021 On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the Florida ALHFA 2021 Virtual Educational Conference. The annual conference gives each of us time to reflect on the year that has passed and to look to the future. The successes we have achieved could not take place without the support of all the conference sponsors. This year the financial support of our members has been exceptionally strong. Special thanks should go to our Platinum HFA Sponsors— Broward County, Escambia County, Hillsborough County, Jacksonville HFA, Lee County, Miami-Dade County, and Pinellas County; and Associate Platinum Sponsors, Dominium, eHousing Plus, Raymond James, and RBC Capital Markets. This year’s conference theme is Pandemic: Catalyst for Change. What does that mean? As HFAs we find ourselves at times content to just “making the donuts”. Significant change in our environment and economy gives us the opportunity to rethink our mission, methods, and efforts. The leadership of the association is asking you, through what you learn at this conference, to renew your interest and focus on how your organization can serve your community the best. Looking forward to an in person meeting at the 2022 conference. As the President, it has been gratifying to see impact that our organization is having showing the expanded face of affordable housing: • The leadership role that Florida ALHFA has taken in the Sadowski Education Effort has led to a $1.3 billion of State housing funding since SEE began • Florida ALHFA has created partnerships with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and the improved relationship is providing many benefits to our HFAs • New leadership developing within the organization • Read the Seventh Issue of the HFA Journal and learn what your associates are doing Florida ALHFA continues to grow while continuing to focus on increasing funding opportunities for our member HFAs. We challenge each of you look at the impact of what you do every day through your Authority and partnerships and begin to talk about it – let your light shine! Look forward and understand that with change comes opportunity and growth. For example, our leadership in the Sadowski Education Effort has brought opportunities that could not have been imagined just five years ago. Your Board and the leadership of Florida ALHFA pledge to continue on this path. Harry Hedges President, Florida ALHFA PHYSICAL: 1404 Alban Avenue | Tallahassee, FL 32301 | WEB: www .flalhfa .com | EMAIL: flalhfa@aol .com MAILING: PHYSICAL:PO BoxAlban 1404 16129Avenue | Tallahassee, FL 32317FL| OFFICE: | Tallahassee, (850)www . 32301 | WEB: 671-5601 | FAX: flalhfa .com (850) 671-5603 | EMAIL: flalhfa@aol .com MAILING: PO Box 16129 | Tallahassee, FL 32317 | OFFICE: (850) 671-5601 | FAX: (850) 671-5603 Educational Conference 2021 3
Florida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities BOARD OFFlorida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities DIRECTORS BOARD PRESIDENT OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY/TREASURER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER HARRY HEDGES KATHRYN DRIVER WALT FERGUSON CHEREE GULLEY PAT LOTT PRESIDENT HFA OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SECRETARY/TREASURER HFA OF PINELLAS COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER LEE COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD MEMBER ESCAMBIA COUNTY HFA HARRY HEDGES KATHRYN DRIVER WALT FERGUSON CHEREE GULLEY PAT LOTT VICE PRESIDENT HFA OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER PINELLAS COUNTY BOARD MEMBER HFA OF LEE COUNTY BOARD MEMBER HFA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ESCAMBIA COUNTY HFA ANGELA ABBOTT W.D. MORRIS RICHARD PIERRO JIM RYAN MARK HENDRICKSON VICE PRESIDENT BREVARD COUNTY HFA BOARD MEMBER ORANGE COUNTY HFA BOARD HFA OF MEMBER MANATEE COUNTY BOARD HFA OF MEMBER CLAY COUNTY EXECUTIVE SUSAN DIRECTORS LEIGH ANGELA HFA ABBOTTCOUNTY OF MANATEE W.D. MORRIS RICHARD PIERRO JIM RYAN MARK HENDRICKSON BREVARD COUNTY HFA ORANGE COUNTY HFA HFA OF MANATEE COUNTY HFA OF CLAY COUNTY SUSAN LEIGH HFA OF MANATEE COUNTY July 15, 2021 Dear Colleagues: Welcome to the 2021 Florida ALHFA Virtual Annual Educational Conference. We hope that the agenda will provide useful information on meaningful and timely topics. This year’s program will focus on Pandemic: Catalyst for Change. With shifting priorities, economic and market changes, and normal housing problems have become exaggerated, how do you rise to the challenges? Change brings new opportunities and getting back to basics sometimes is the most important way to start. Read your policies and guidelines and make sure they are still relevant. Spend time as a board and consider the opportunities to leverage resources and create the best long- term impact with the least amount of money. Educate yourself on bond allocation and what to focus on as a Board member. Federal and states changes with Covid Relief packages will impact both housing funds and tax policy. Get up to speed and know what to look for in the coming year. Take a look at the agenda. Although the subject topics may be similar to previous years, we have new speakers and a different focus in most sessions. With our focus on back to basics, although many of the professionals have experienced changing markets through the years, many board members have not. Besides economic changes which impact interest rates, markets, and available resources, developers and homeowners increase in the cost of product and materials brings additional change. How do HFAs shift their focus and adjust policies and procedures to assure the best use of resources available on local, state and federal level? FLALHFA hopes this will be the last virtual conference. But the good news has been that the organization was able to adjust and provide for training and information dissemination even in this environment. Thanks go to all that supported the Sadowski Education Efforts this past year, and we hope will continue to participate in the coming year. Your support has made the difference in the education of the legislative members knowledge about the value of the programs it supports. Of course, without the support of all the Sponsors this conference would not take place. Make sure you thank them. Remember to participate in the Tuesday (former Saturday morning) wrap up session to provide input that will be useful for next year’s conference and for the organization in general. We look forward to your participation during the conference and welcome your input on the organization, conference or legislative issues. Let’s continue to work together to make the upcoming year an even better success for your HFA, Florida ALHFA and for the families we serve in each of our communities. Mark Hendrickson & Susan Leigh Directors, Florida ALHFA PHYSICAL: 1404 Alban Avenue | Tallahassee, FL 32301 | WEB: www .flalhfa .com | EMAIL: flalhfa@aol .com MAILING: PHYSICAL:PO BoxAlban 1404 16129Avenue | Tallahassee, FL 32317FL| OFFICE: | Tallahassee, (850)www . 32301 | WEB: 671-5601 | FAX: flalhfa .com (850) 671-5603 | EMAIL: flalhfa@aol .com 4 MAILING: PO Box 16129 | Tallahassee, FL 32317 | OFFICE: (850) 671-5601 | FAX: (850) 671-5603 Florida ALHFA Educational
2021 FLORIDA ALHFA ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE Tuesday, June 22 — 11:45 AM to Noon General Session Membership Meeting Opening Remarks ......................Florida ALHFA President Harry Hedges Election of Board Members ......Angela Abbott, Florida ALHFA Vice-President Conference Logistics..................Susan Leigh, Director, Florida ALHFA Virtual Exhibitor Hall ..............Lisa Djahed, Communications Director, Florida Housing Coalition Tuesday, June 22 — Noon to 1:00 PM Multi-Family: Cutting Edge Topics Part I Moderator: Mark Hendrickson | Panelists: Ben Johnson, Helen Feinberg, Monique Spotts Friday, June 25 — Noon to 1:00 PM Federal Legislative Update Moderator: Cheree Gulley | Panelists: Jessica Facciponti, Kevin McKenney, Jonathan Paine Tuesday, June 29 — Noon to 1:00 PM Florida Legislative Update Moderator: Mark Hendrickson | Panelists: Sarah Bascom, Ken Pruitt, Jaimie Ross Tuesday, July 6 — Noon to 1:00 PM Our Partnership with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Moderator: Jim Ryan | Panelists: Trey Price, Marisa Button Tuesday, July 9 — Noon to 1:00 PM HFA Board Members: How to be an Effective Board Member of an HFA Moderator: Debra Koehler | Panelists: Gloria “Nadine” Carswell, Dr. Jeffrey Sharkey Tuesday, July 13 — Noon to 1:00 PM Single Family: Past, Present and Future of Programs Moderator: Sue Denihan | Panelists: Adela Garcia, Karmen Lemberg, Carla Webster, Chip White Thursday, July 15 — Noon to 1:00 PM Multi-Family: Cutting Edge Topics Part II Moderator: Kathryn Driver | Panelists: Marisa Button, Mark Fredericks, Barney Smith Friday, July 16 — Noon to 1:00 PM Ethics & Sunshine Co-Moderators & Panelists: Mary Helen Farris, Don Horn Tuesday, July 20 — Noon to 1:00 PM HFA Board Members: Housing Programs 101 Moderator: Susan Leigh | Panelists: Rhonda Bond-Collins, Ed Busansky, Tim Wranovix Friday, July 23 — Noon to 1:00 PM HFA Journal Release and Discussion of Unique Programs Moderator: Pat Lott | Panelists: Susan Leigh Tuesday, July 27 — Noon to 1:00 PM Roundtable Discussions HFA Open Forum: to discuss Conference and FLALHFA Attorney Roundtable: to discuss issues related to HFA’s legal issues that arise in their representation of issuers, developers, or other professionals CPA Roundtable: to discuss accounting and auditing issues related to their work with local HFAs Educational Conference 2021 5
2021 FLORIDA ALHFA ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE PANDEMIC: CATALYST FOR CHANGE AGENDA Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:45 Am - Noon General Session: Membership Meeting Opening Remarks............................ Florida ALHFA President Harry Hedges Election of Board Members ............ Angela Abbott, Florida ALHFA Vice-President Conference Logistics ....................... Susan Leigh, Director, Florida ALHFA Virtual Exhibitor Hall .................... Lisa Djahed, Communications Director, Florida Housing Coalition Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Multi-Family: Cutting Edge Topics Part I Due to the fixed 4% Housing Credit rate, many more bond deals will be feasible. With more deals coming through an HFA’s system, it is time for a look at whether your system is up-to-date and if your HFA is doing what is should for proper oversite before and after issuing bonds. Is your system up-to-date, or was it written in the 1990’s and amended multiple times so that it is redundant and internally inconsistent? Items for consideration include Issuer fees, minimum denominations, prohibited vendors, transfer restrictions, change of owner restrictions, administrative fees and process for post-closing requests, land use restrictions, guarantees, ancillary services agreements (servicing and compliance monitoring). What guaranties should be required to make sure the project is built to the specifications your HFA approved and to make sure your ongoing fees are paid? Additionally, as subsidies increase, so does the potential problem of cost escalation. We will once Additionally, multi- family bond transactions are becoming more complex, with short term bonds, requirements for HFA action after closing, and implications for long term HFA revenue. Moderator: Mark Hendrickson, Executive Director, Florida ALHFA Panelists: Ben Johnson, President, Seltzer Management Company Helen Feinberg, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets Monique Spotts, Shareholder, Bryant Miller Olive Friday, June 25, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Federal Legislative Update The Federal COVID relief packages have massive impact on housing funding and tax policy. Infrastructure and other legislation could also provide significant federal resources. Learn what passed, what is in the works, and where the money is going—and how HFAs could access the funds Moderator: Cheree Gulley, Florida ALHFA Board Member & Executive Director, Miami-Dade HFA Panelists: Jessica Facciponti, NALHFA Legislative Committee Chair and Director of Government Affairs for the New York City Housing Development Corporation Kevin McKenney, Director of Government Affairs, NALHFA Jonathan Paine, Executive Director, NALHFA 6 Florida ALHFA
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Florida Legislative Update The 2021 legislative session was a wild ride. Learn what happened, why, and what are the steps for the future. Also, the critical role the Sadowski Education Effort played in preservation and stabilization of the Sadowski Housing Trust funds will be detailed. Why is SEE such a critical part of the funding strategy? What is our communications strategy? What is the state revenue situation and how will that impact our work for the 2022 session? Discussion will include a complete update on SHIP and SAIL funding from the Sadowski Housing Trust Funds, and how to get state funding in 2022 Moderator: Mark Hendrickson, Executive Director, Florida ALHFA Panelists: Sarah Bascom, President, Bascom Communications Ken Pruitt, President, The P5 Group Jaimie Ross, President & CEO, Florida Housing Coalition Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Our Partnership with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation FHFC allocates Housing Credits, SAIL funds, and DPA monies. These programs directly impact local HFAs—in both our rental and home ownership programs. How can a local HFA effectively impact FHFC decisions? How can our partnership be improved? FHFC’s Executive Director, and lead homeownership and rental directors will discuss these questions as well as implementation of the Local Government Preference system for 9% Housing Credits, the process for allocating 4% Housing Credits on local HFA bond deals, Down Payment Assistance, policy changes related to this year’s SAIL and Housing Credits, and legislative activities Moderator: Jim Ryan, Board Chairman, Housing Finance Authority of Clay County & FLALHFA Board Member Panelists: Trey Price, Executive Director, Florida Housing Finance Corporation Marisa Button, Director of Multifamily Programs, FHFC Friday, July 9, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM HFA Board Members: How to be an Effective Board Member of an HFA This session focuses on how to be a better and more effective HFA Board member, rather than on specific program details. It explores the proper “domain” of a Board and that of staff. Board members have asked, “What exactly am I supposed to be doing as a Board member? Am I supposed to be an expert on programs, or is that for staff only? How much can I rely on professionals and staff? Do I have a fiduciary responsibility?”. What is the “Goldilocks” position between micromanaging staff and professionals and being too hands off? This session will discuss preparation for each Board meeting, financial statements, audits, expenditure policies, budgeting, multifamily policies, procurement, and working with elected officials at the local and state level. Learn that “right” level of involvement, so that you can be an effective board member. Moderator: Debra Koehler, Board Member, Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County Panelists: Gloria “Nadine” Carswell, Board Member, Jacksonville HFA Dr. Jeffrey Sharkey, Board Secretary, HFA of Leon County Educational Conference 2021 7
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Single Family: Past, Present and Future of Programs This session will focus on how HFA programs worked in the past, how they work now, and how they can be improved in the future. Also included will be how to have better outreach to minority homebuyers, particularly Hispanic and African American—and how better to inform the public about the programs. Another topic will be how to use eHousing’s website to identify details of who your program serves and what type and cost of home are the buying. Moderator: Sue Denihan, eHousing Plus Panelists: Adela Garcia, Chief Financial Officer, HFA of Miami-Dade County Karmen Lemberg, Director of Single Family Programs and Operations, HFA of Pinellas County Carla Webster, Marketing Manager, HFA of Miami-Dade County Chip White, Homeownership Programs Administrator, FHFC Thursday, July 15, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Multi-Family: Cutting Edge Topics Part II Aren’t HFAs just “conduit issuers”, with little responsibility other than compliance with the tax code when bonds are issued? How would that answer play with your local newspaper or County Commission when a development your HFA financed was found to have an infestation of mice or was abandoned halfway through construction? How does FHFC evaluate deals and what ongoing monitoring do they require on their bond deals? With more deals coming forward, this means competition for limited bond volume cap and the ability to require more of developers in terms of long- term affordability and other public purpose items. All of this will require improved application and evaluation systems. Is your system up-to-date, or was it written in the 1990’s and amended multiple times so that it is redundant and internally inconsistent? Are you getting all you can from a developer in terms of long-term affordability, development design and resident programs? again discuss methods to make sure that costs are reasonable and prevent deals from being over-subsidized. As a Board member, what is in a credit underwriting report and what should you focus on in the report? Why is compliance monitoring critical and how can it provide protection for your residents and insulate the HFA against political criticism of your HFA when a property you financed is poorly constructed or managed? What do monitors monitor? Moderator: Kathryn Driver, Executive Director, HFA of Pinellas County Panelists: Marisa Button, Director of Multifamily Programs, FHFC Mark Fredericks, Senior Vice-President Multifamily Services, AmeriNat Barney Smith, Chairman, Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority & Former Chairman, Florida Housing Finance Corporation Friday, July 16, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Ethics & Sunshine Annual update on new laws that impact Ethics, Sunshine, public records and special districts, along with basic do’s and don’ts of behavior for Board and staff of HFAs. What can you say and when can you say it to another Board member? Is it OK to accept that lunch invitation? What is a gift, and when must they be disclosed? What is the difference between a voting conflict and a prohibited conflict? How has COVID-19 impacted Sunshine laws and public meeting requirements, including HFA meetings and TEFRA hearings? These and other ethics and sunshine topics will be covered, with plenty of time for questions. Learn how to stay out of the news and out of legal trouble. Co-Moderators & Panelists: Mary Helen Farris, General Counsel, HFA of Hillsborough County Don Horn, Chairman, Miami-Dade HFA 8 Florida ALHFA
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Housing Programs 101 This will be an updated version covering the basics of programs that HFAs administer, suitable for both new and experienced HFA Board members and staff. Topics will include bond allocation, TEFRA, credit underwriting, monitoring, non-bond single family programs, DPA assistance, the role of various professionals, the difference between 9% and 4% Housing Credits, and others. This is a forum to ask the questions you need answered about how programs work. Moderator: Susan Leigh, Director, Florida ALHFA Panelists: Rhonda Bond-Collins, Shareholder, Bryant Miller Olive Ed Busansky, Vice-Chair, HFA of Hillsborough County Tim Wranovix, Director National Housing Group, Raymond James Friday, July 23, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM HFA Journal Release and Discussion of Unique Programs Local HFAs don’t just do bonds and single-family loan programs. With limited resources, both larger and smaller HFAs have made an impact in their communities by being innovative and thinking outside of the box. Learn how HFAs used HFA, SHIP and County funds to implement innovative programs. The 6th Annual Florida ALHFA Journal, which compiles programs submitted by Florida ALHFA members, will be released. Moderator: Pat Lott, Executive Director, Escambia County HFA (invited) Panelists: Susan Leigh, Director, Florida ALHFA TBD Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Noon - 1:00 PM Roundtable Discussions HFA Open Forum: to discuss Conference and FLALHFA Attorney Roundtable: to discuss issues related to HFA's legal issues that arise in their representation of issuers, developers, or other professionals CPA Roundtable: to discuss accounting and auditing issues related to their work with local HFAs Educational Conference 2021 9
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FLORIDA ALHFA: THE ORGANIZATION Florida ALHFA was founded in 1982 as a Florida nonprofit corporation consisting of private and public professionals dedicated to financing affordable single-family and multi-family housing in the State of Florida. Florida ALHFAs Mission ▪ To provide learning and networking opportunities in an environment for local municipal bond issuers and related professionals to share ideas and strategies for providing safe and affordable housing in our communities. ▪ To evaluate, advocate, and support the enactment of State and Federal housing legislation and regulatory policies which enhance local agency efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for our citizens. ▪ To establish the importance of local housing finance authorities as equity participants and lenders and as brokers between available resources and sponsors of affordable housing. In the current environment, Florida ALHFA takes a more aggressive approach to legislative advocacy, and well as helping members build better relationships with the governmental and private sectors players with which they work. Florida ALHFA is an advocate before the legislature and state agencies on legislative and regulatory issues affecting affordable housing, and provides technical assistance and educational opportunities to its members and the public. Members include County and City HFAs, developers (for-profit, non-profit, and public), and firms providing services to local HFAs, such as investment bankers, credit underwriters, consultants, financial advisers, and bond counsel. Florida ALHFA advocates for the various programs such as tax exempt bonds, SAIL, SHIP, and provides educational opportunities for the boards and staff of local HFAs and other members. Florida ALHFA membership opportunities include: ▪ To provide learning and networking opportunities, including an annual conference for local HFAs and related professionals to share ideas and strategies for providing affordable housing in our communities. ▪ To evaluate, advocate, and support the enactment of State and Federal housing legislation and regulatory policies which enhance local agency efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for our citizens. ▪ To establish the importance of local HFAs as both providers of finance and organizations that should be at the table when state and community policy is decided. Our legislative lobbying team works year-round with state legislators and state agencies to remove the obstacles that prevent local HFAs and developers from providing affordable housing. Florida ALHFA not only serves as a positive voice for affordable housing statewide, but also teaches members how to be effective housing advocates. 18 Florida ALHFA
2020-2021 FLORIDA ALHFA BOARD MEMBERS HARRY HEDGES ANGELA ABBOTT KATHRYN DRIVER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HFA BREVARD COUNTY HFA PINELLAS COUNTY HFA HFA OF MANATEE COUNTY WALT FERGUSON CHEREE GULLEY PAT LOTT Board Member Board Member Board Member HFA OF LEE COUNTY HFA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ESCAMBIA COUNTY HFA W. D. MORRIS RICHARD PIERRO JIM RYAN Board Member Board Member Board Member ORANGE COUNTY HFA HFA OF MANATEE COUNTY HFA OF CLAY COUNTY Educational Conference 2021 19
Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority A Component Unit of the Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Florida Welcome to the 2021 Florida Association of Local Housing Conference Boarrd of Directoors: Barney Smith, Chair Spencer Cummings, Vice-Chair Delilah “Dee” Bumbarger, Secretary Gloria “Nadine” Carswell Jeffrey Rosen Jane Scofield Matt Swanson The Waves Jacksonville Beach, Florida Opening in 2021 JHFA Tax Exempt Bond Former Public Housing HUD RAD Transaction Scattered Sites - 127 Units 16 two story buildings 154,835 total square feet Vestcor, Developer Jacksonville Housing Authority, Owner j y 20 Florida ALHFA
Flexible, low down payment mortgages Discover the possibilities with Freddie Mac HFA Advantage® Maximize financing for: First-time and repeat buyers Purchase and no cash-out refinance borrowers Low- to moderate-income borrowers Learn more at FreddieMac.com/singlefamily/hfa.html Committed to excellence in client service Serving the State from Offices in and our profession Orlando ▪ Tampa ▪ Sarasota Melbourne ▪ Fort Lauderdale Financing for community development Tireless advocacy, business sense, and working side by side with clients toward the same goals – that is the character of who we are. www.FCLF.org 407.246.0846 A full-service law firm with a national footprint, we offer deep affordable housing and tax experience from a multidisciplinary team to clients spanning all facets of the industry. Nelson Mullins is a leader within the profession, and we are committed to serving the public welfare. 25 100+ 800+ Offices located in 11 states Strong commitment Attorneys and Government and Washington, D.C. Practice Areas to leadership & service Relations Professionals Put our flexible financing Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP David F. Leon, Partner Attorneys and Counselors at Law 390 North Orange Avenue and expertise to work for you. nelsonmullins.com | T: 407.839.4200 Suite 1400 | Orlando, FL 32801 Educational Conference 2021 21
ADVANCING A F FO R D A B L E For over 50 years, HilltopSecurities has helped HFAs make housing more affordable in their communities. Our work in single- and multi-family transactions has earned us a strong HOUSING reputation with agencies across the country. Find out how our experienced housing professionals can help your agency pursue its definition of success. For more information, contact: Timothy Nelson Claire Merritt 512.481.2022 512.481.2044 ©2021 HilltopSecurities Inc. All rights reserved. H I L LT O P S E C U R I T I E S . C O M MEMBER: NYSE/FINRA/SIPC HTS699869633 “The test of our progress is not whether we add Our Clients, Our Team, more to the abundance of Our Commitment to those who have much Florida Communities it is whether we provide enough for those who have little.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt We Agree. With a large workload and minimum staff, many Florida Communities face the need for a strategic investment partner to help the entities maximize their potential. FLSAFE STABLE & VARIABLE FIXED RATE INVESTMENTS LGIP FUNDS, AAA RATINGS FREE CASH FLOW MAXIMIZE INTEREST INCOME MANAGEMENT Stearns Weaver Miller FREE INVESTMENT POLICY INVESTMENT ADVISORY proudly supports the GUIDANCE SERVICES Florida Associa�on BANKING AND CASH MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CPE) of Local Housing Finance Authori�es. Rene’ O’Day roday@pmanetwork.com | Jeff Kern jkern@pmanetwork.com Brian McDonough Richard Deutch Pa�y Green Brooke Perlyn Kearey Wan www.flsafe.org | www.pmanetwork.com Adolfo Deulofeut Laura Balard Lise�e Mar�nez Taylor Yawney © 2021 PMA Financial Network, LLC. 22 Florida ALHFA
BUILDING COMMUNITIES ONE HOMEOWNER AT A TIME…. In Partnership with: Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Alachua County Housing Finance Authority Bay County Board of County Commissioners Leon County Housing Finance Authority Bradford County Board of County Commissioners Marion County Housing Finance Authority Escambia County Board of County Commissioners St. Lucie County Housing Finance Authority Franklin County Board of County Commissioners Gulf County Board of County Commissioners Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Hernando County Board of County Commissioners Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Serving 1st Time Home- Jackson County Board of County Commissioners buyers throughout Florida Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners since 1982 Leon County Board of County Commissioners Madison County Board of County Commissioners Marion County Board of County Commissioners Martin County Board of County Commissioners Associate Member of : Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Taylor County Board of County Commissioners Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Walton County Board of County Commissioners Educational Conference 2021 23
THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY IS Opening Doors to Affordable Housing For more than 30 years, the Hillsborough HFA has been helping residents afford a place to call home. We provide: • Mortgages and Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Home buyers • Financing for the construction and/or acquisition and rehabilitation of apartments for working families and the elderly • Rental assistance to homeless families transitioning out of homelessness back into the workforce • Rental assistance to youth aging out of foster care • Support of the Sadowski Education Effort Learn more about how we’re addressing the affordable housing shortage in our county at: hillsboroughcountyhfa.org 24 Florida ALHFA
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County is proud to support the 2021 Florida ALHFA Conference www.pinellascounty.org/hfa Kathryn Driver: (727) 223-6418 or kdriver@pinellashfa.com Karmen Lemberg: (727) 223-6419 or klemberg@pinellashfa.com Lolitha Stone: (727) 300-0819 or lstone@pinellashfa.com Educational Conference 2021 25
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THANK YOU FLORIDA ALHFA THANK FOR YOURYOUSUPPORT FLORIDAOF ALHFA THE THANK FOR YOURYOUSUPPORT FLORIDAOF ALHFA THE SADOWSKI EDUCATION EFFORT! FOR YOUREDUCATION SADOWSKI SUPPORT OF THE EFFORT! SADOWSKI EDUCATION YOUR PARTICIPATION EFFORT! MADE A DIFFERENCE YOUR PARTICIPATION MADE A DIFFERENCE Bank Bank of America of America Jacksonville Jacksonville HFA HFA YOUR PARTICIPATION MADE ALee HFA DIFFERENCE HFA HFA Bank of of Brevard ofBrevard County AmericaCounty HFA of HFA of Leeof Lee County County County HFA of HFA HFA of Broward of Broward County County Brevard County HFA HFA HFA of of Leon Leon County ofCounty Leon CountyCounty Bank HFA of of America Clay County HFA HFA of of Lee Manatee County HFA HFA ofof Broward Clay County County HFA of Manatee HFA of County Manatee County HFA of Brevard County HFA of HFA of Leon County Escambia HFA County of Clay HFA County HFA of Miami-Dade Miami-Dade County County HFA of Broward County HFA HFAofofManatee County Miami-Dade Escambia Florida Escambia County ALHFA County HFA HFA Orange Orange County County HFA County HFA HFA of Clay County HFA of Palm Miami-Dade HFA Orange of Beach County Florida Housing Florida Florida ALHFA Coalition ALHFA Osceola County HFACounty County HFA Escambia County HFA Orange HFA of County HFA HFA of Hillsborough Florida County Housing Coalition HFA of Pinellas County Palm Beach Osceola CountyCounty Florida FloridaHousing ALHFA Coalition Osceola County HFA HFA HFA of Hillsborough County HFA of Pinellas County HFAFlorida of Housing Coalition Hillsborough County HFA HFAofofPalm PalmBeach BeachCounty County JacksonvillePLEASE HFA CONTRIBUTE HFA of Hillsborough County NOW HFA of Pinellas County TO CONTINUE HFA of Pinellas County IN 2020 THE EFFORT Jacksonville HFA PLEASE CONTRIBUTE NOW TO CONTINUE THE EFFORT PLEASE CONTRIBUTE IN 2022 NOW 2020 THE TO CONTINUE Contributions: EFFORT IN 2022 Checks should be made out to “Sadowski Education Effort” and mailed to: 2022 Contributions: Checks should be made out to “Sadowski Education Effort” and Florida to: ALHFA 2022 Contributions: mailed Checks should 1404 Alban be made out to “Sadowski Education Effort” and Avenue mailed to: Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Florida ALHFA 1404 Alban Avenue Florida ALHFA Tallahassee, Florida 32301 1404 Alban Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Educational Conference 2021 27
PROJECTED SHIP ESTIMATES FOR FY 2021-22 ($146,700,000) COUNTY COUNTY COUNTY LOCAL COUNTY LOCAL COUNTY LOCAL COUNTY SHARE/ SHARE/ SHARE/ GOVERNMENT TOTAL GOVERNMENT TOTAL GOVERNMENT TOTAL CITY SHARE CITY SHARE CITY SHARE ALACHUA 1,809,919 909,665 GILCHRIST 350,000 350,000 PALM BEACH 9,669,382 7,311,986 Gainesville 900,254 GLADES 350,000 350,000 Boca Raton 627,543 BAKER 350,000 350,000 GULF 350,000 350,000 Boynton Beach 517,312 BAY 1,168,009 936,860 HAMILTON 350,000 350,000 Delray Beach 442,858 Panama City 231,149 HARDEE 350,000 350,000 West Palm Beach 769,683 BRADFORD 350,000 350,000 HENDRY 350,000 350,000 PASCO 3,586,915 3,586,915 BREVARD 4,009,629 2,218,929 HERNANDO 1,277,607 1,277,607 PINELLAS 6,498,996 3,371,679 Cocoa 127,907 HIGHLANDS 710,064 710,064 Clearwater 779,230 Melbourne 557,739 HILLSBOROUGH 9,751,588 7,160,591 Largo 558,264 Palm Bay 783,482 Tampa 2,590,997 St. Petersburg 1,789,823 Titusville 321,572 HOLMES 350,000 350,000 POLK 4,725,906 3,692,823 BROWARD 12,730,225 2,282,529 INDIAN RIVER 1,066,250 1,066,250 Lakeland 722,118 Coconut Creek 386,999 JACKSON 350,000 350,000 Winter Haven 310,965 Coral Springs 851,652 JEFFERSON 350,000 350,000 PUTNAM 498,707 498,707 Davie 692,524 LAFAYETTE 350,000 350,000 ST. JOHNS 1,739,458 1,739,458 Deerfield Beach 528,304 LAKE 2,428,342 2,428,342 ST. LUCIE 2,134,779 496,122 Fort Lauderdale 1,247,562 LEE 4,956,845 3,107,941 Fort Pierce 294,600 Hollywood 1,000,596 Cape Coral 1,237,229 Port St. Lucie 1,344,057 Lauderhill 477,383 Fort Myers 611,675 SANTA ROSA 1,230,633 1,230,633 Margate 390,818 LEON 1,993,884 671,540 SARASOTA 2,901,936 2,520,331 Miramar 915,303 Tallahassee 1,322,344 Sarasota 381,605 Pembroke Pines 1,112,622 LEVY 350,000 350,000 SEMINOLE 3,156,362 3,156,362 Plantation 598,321 LIBERTY 350,000 350,000 SUMTER 937,070 937,070 Pompano Beach 744,718 MADISON 350,000 350,000 SUWANNEE 350,000 350,000 Sunrise 621,235 MANATEE 2,643,632 2,254,754 TAYLOR 350,000 350,000 Tamarac 435,374 Bradenton 388,878 UNION 350,000 350,000 Weston 444,285 MARION 2,432,247 2,022,413 VOLUSIA 3,641,700 2,559,751 CALHOUN 350,000 350,000 Ocala 409,834 Daytona Beach 463,588 CHARLOTTE 1,254,120 1,117,923 MARTIN 1,081,899 1,081,899 Deltona 618,361 Punta Gorda 136,197 MIAMI-DADE 11,842,098 7,613,284 WAKULLA 350,000 350,000 CITRUS 999,694 999,694 Hialeah 1,003,026 WALTON 510,450 510,450 CLAY 1,461,572 1,461,572 Miami 2,081,841 WASHINGTON 350,000 350,000 COLLIER 2,561,427 2,422,085 Miami Beach 393,158 TOTAL 140,769,650 140,769,650 Naples 139,342 Miami Gardens 478,421 COLUMBIA 479,125 479,125 Disaster Relief Holdback 5,000,000 North Miami 272,368 DE SOTO 350,000 350,000 Compliance Monitoring 366,750 MONROE 526,099 526,099 DIXIE 350,000 350,000 Catalyst 563,600 NASSAU 604,372 604,372 DUVAL 6,487,253 6,487,253 TOTAL APPROPRIATION 146,700,000 OKALOOSA 1,355,879 1,215,817 ESCAMBIA 2,146,523 1,778,609 Fort Walton Beach 140,062 Pensacola 367,914 OKEECHOBEE 350,000 350,000 FLAGLER 764,849 165,743 SHIP allocation based on Conference ORANGE 9,332,778 7,361,695 Committee as of 04/26/2021 Palm Coast 599,106 Orlando 1,971,083 (Less: $5 million DR holdback, FRANKLIN 350,000 350,000 Monitoring & Catalyst) OSCEOLA 2,561,427 2,060,924 GADSDEN 350,000 350,000 Kissimmee 500,503 28 Florida05.2021 ALHFA
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