This Request for Applications (RFA) is open to Applicants proposing the retrofit of an existing multifamily rental Development whose site, or any part thereof, is subject to any Land Use Restriction Agreement or Extended Use Agreement, or both, in ...

 

FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: September 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329

The meeting will be accessible via phone: [phone], participant code #: 352 393 22

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This Request for Applications (RFA) is open to Applicants proposing the retrofit of an existing multifamily rental Development whose site, or any part thereof, is subject to any Land Use Restriction Agreement or Extended Use Agreement, or both, in conjunction with any Corporation affordable housing financing intended to foster the development or maintenance of affordable housing and that were originally Completed prior to December 31, 1999.

Under this RFA, the Corporation expects to award up to $7,533,084 of Multifamily Energy Retrofit Program (MERP) loan funds. The Corporation is soliciting Applications from qualified Applicants that commit to retrofit building components with energy efficient components as well as other improvements that reduce energy and water costs, provide ongoing resident and property management staff education and outreach to maximize the benefits of the retrofit and report energy use/savings regarding the status of energy performance improvements in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFA, inclusive of all Exhibits, applicable laws, rules and regulations, and the Corporation’s generally applicable construction and financial standards. Applicants may carry out these retrofits as part of a broader rehabilitation plan that has non-MERP financing associated with it. However, MERP funding will not be provided in conjunction with financing provided through separate Corporation-issued RFAs.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jean Salmonsen at [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Jean Salmonsen at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.