ORD Auth a Position Funded by the Federal Home Investment Partnership (Home) Grant from the U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev & Appropd by 2025-388-E (R.C. 26-035) (Smith) (Req of Mayor) 12/09/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 1/5/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/6/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/13/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 6-0 1/21/26 F Approve 6-0 1/27/26 CO Approve 18-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/13/26

This ordinance authorizes the creation of a new position, a Credit Compliance and Finance Manager, to be funded by the Federal HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The position is intended to support the HOME program and ensure compliance with its funding requirements. The salary range for this grant-funded position is $69,474.85 - $116,973.06, with no City match required. The funding for this position is part of the larger appropriation of $5,472,888.89 for the HOME Grant program, as established by Ordinance 2025-388-E and initiated by R.C. 26-035. The position is set to be effective October 1, 2025.

This action establishes a new staff position funded by federal grant money to manage housing programs. Residents may benefit from improved administration and oversight of federal housing funds, potentially leading to more effective program delivery.

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