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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Selena Brogdon, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-1475
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien observed a moment of silence for victims of the California wildfires followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairwoman Bastien welcomed committee members to the first Housing Committee meeting of the year and explained the purpose and the objectives of the committee.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien called the Housing Committee (HC) meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
In addition to Committee members, the following staff members were present: Miami-Dade County Chief Community Service Officer, Cathy Burgos, Office of the Mayor; Assistant County Attorneys Terrence Smith, Leigh C. Kobrinski, and Melissa Gallo; and Deputy Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge and Selena Brogdon.
MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA
Assistant County Attorney Terrence Smith announced pursuant to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Chairman Anthony Rodriguez� memorandum dated January 14, 2025, entitled �Requested Changes to the Housing Committee (HC) Agenda�, that Agenda Item 2A contained a scrivener�s error that should be corrected as follows: All references to Folio No. 01-3135-000-062 in the resolution should be corrected to read 01-3135-000-0162.
It was moved by Commissioner Regalado that the Committee approve today�s (1/14) Housing Committee (HC) agenda, with the aforementioned change. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote 0f 5-0.
Following the setting of the agenda, Vice Chairman McGhee moved to consider Agenda Items 2A, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 6A simultaneously. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 5-0.
Note: Agenda Items 2A was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected, 3A, 3B and 3C were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation; and Agenda Item 6A was approved.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1D
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard. Seeing no one appearing to speak, the reasonable opportunity was closed.
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1E
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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1F
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DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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2
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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242316
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Resolution
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Keon Hardemon
Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.35, FLORIDA STATUTES, A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY-OWNED LAND LOCATED ON A PORTION OF FOLIO NOS. 01-3135-045-0010, 01-3135-045-0020, AND 01-3135-000-0162 (�DEMISED PREMISES�), BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (�COUNTY�), THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (�PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST�), AND RUDG, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO REDEVELOP THE DEMISED PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST�S WORKFORCE; APPROVING THE ATTACHED GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RUDG, LLC FOR A 99-YEAR TERM, WITH DEVELOPMENT OCCURRING ACROSS FOUR PHASES PURSUANT TO SEPARATE BIFURCATED LEASES WITH TERMS OF 99 YEARS EACH, AND WITH ESTIMATED CUMULATIVE RENTAL REVENUE OF $1,052,304,215.00; DECLARING THE DEMISED PREMISES SURPLUS; WAIVING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF IMPLEMENTING ORDER 8-4 AND RESOLUTION NOS. R-64-16 AND R-376-11; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND ANY BIFURCATED LEASES PERMITTED THEREUNDER, TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, AND TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSACTION AND THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO MANAGE AND ADMINISTER THE TERMS OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND ANY BIFURCATED LEASE ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS GROUND LESSOR, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS THEREIN; RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 6211 AND 2345 TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO RELEASE THE DEMISED PREMISES FROM ANY USE RESTRICTION THAT CONFLICTS WITH THE INTENDED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE DEMISED PREMISES, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE AND LEGALLY FEASIBLE, A RELEASE OF ANY CORRESPONDING DEED RESTRICTION; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE AN EXECUTED COPY OF THE GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT AND ANY BIFURCATED LEASE TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER�S OFFICE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ITS EXECUTION
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Higgins acknowledged Mr. Carlos Migoya, Jackson Health System President, and his team for their collaboration on developing the Jackson Medical Towers workforce housing project at the County's Jackson Health facility. The Clerk of the Board received notice that the foregoing proposed resolution was forwarded to the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
Chairwoman Bastien asked that the appropriate memorandum be prepared requesting Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) Chairman Anthony Rodriguez to waive the Board's Rules of Procedures to allow the foregoing proposed resolution to be heard at the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
The Clerk of the Board received notice that the foregoing proposed resolution has been forwarded to the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
Special Note: The foregoing resolution contained a scrivener's error and was corrected as follows:
All references to Folio No. 01-3135-000-062 should be corrected to read 01-3135-000-0162.
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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242231
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Resolution
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Keon Hardemon
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN LOTUS ENDOWMENT FUND INC., AS SELLER, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS BUYER, FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 6,900 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 NW 35 STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA (PROPERTY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,845,000.00 PLUS UP TO $15,000.00 FOR CLOSING COSTS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $860,000.00 FROM ONE PERCENT LOCAL OPTION FOOD AND BEVERAGE RESERVES FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, EXERCISE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAID PURCHASE AND ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY BY WARRANTY DEED; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECORD SUCH DEED
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien asked that the appropriate memorandum be prepared requesting Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) Chairman Anthony Rodriguez to waive the Board's Rules of Procedures to allow the foregoing proposed resolution to be heard at the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
The Clerk of the Board received notice that the foregoing proposed resolution has been forwarded to the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
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3B
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242236
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN ISSUING A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION PROCESS TO SELECT PROVIDERS OF HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPEND ONE PERCENT LOCAL OPTION FOOD AND BEVERAGE FUNDS AND/OR OTHER LOCAL FUNDS DEDICATED TO HOMELESSNESS, AS AVAILABLE, IN AN AMOUNT OF $8,729,171.00 ANNUALLY, NOT TO EXCEED $26,187,513.08, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO GRANT AND SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS, EXERCISE AMENDMENT PROVISIONS PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMENDMENT DOES NOT DEVIATE FROM THE PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN, AND EXERCISE RENEWAL, TERMINATION, CANCELLATION AND MODIFICATION CLAUSES OF ANY AGREEMENT; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06 REQUIRING AGREEMENTS TO BE FINALIZED AND EXECUTED BY ALL NON-COUNTY PARTIES
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien asked that the appropriate memorandum be prepared requesting Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) Chairman Anthony Rodriguez to waive the Board's Rules of Procedures to allow the foregoing proposed resolution to be heard at the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
The Clerk of the Board received notice that the foregoing proposed resolution has been forwarded to the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
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3C
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242285
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $55,813,318.00 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FUNDED THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM COMPETITION FOR HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE HOUSING AND SERVICES; RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN ISSUING A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS TO SELECT NON-PROFIT SERVICE PROVIDER SUB-RECIPIENTS AND APPROVING SUB-RECIPIENTS SELECTED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND FEDERAL FUNDS, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, ENTER INTO GRANT AND SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISE AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TERMINATION, CANCELLATION, AND MODIFICATION CLAUSES OF ANY AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THIS RESOLUTION; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06 REQUIRING AGREEMENTS TO BE FINALIZED AND EXECUTED BY ALL NON-COUNTY PARTIES
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Bastien asked that the appropriate memorandum be prepared requesting Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) Chairman Anthony Rodriguez to waive the Board's Rules of Procedures to allow the foregoing proposed resolution to be heard at the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
The Clerk of the Board received notice that the foregoing proposed resolution has been forwarded to the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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6A
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250007
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Report
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Clerk of the Board |
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APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 10, 2024, AND DECEMBER 9, 2024, HOUSING, RECREATION, CULTURE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
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Approved
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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6B
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250124
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Report
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NON AGENDA ITEM � DIRECTIVE BY COMMISSIONER HIGGINS
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Presented
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REPORT:
Commissioner Higgins requested the administration to place the fully negotiated agreement related to the 1175 N.W. South River drive project on the March 11, 2025 housing committee agenda for consideration.
Due to appraisal issues, Commissioner Higgins indicated that two projects was not included on today�s (1/14) agenda. These projects were the garage at the Haley Sofge Towers housing project and the Gibson Plaza project in District 7.
Commissioner Higgins discussed the County's procurement process, noting that while the Board of County Commissioners (BCC/Board) previously had authority to waive appraisals, that power had shifted to the administration, which she maintained should be restored to the Board.
Regarding the garage project, she stated the appraisal should be straightforward since the site was an empty parking lot and asked the County Attorney�s Office whether the mayor's memorandum and recommendation were necessary for waiving the appraisal.
Assistant County Attorney (ACA) Terrence Smith advised pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, Section 2-10.4.2, required two (2) appraisals of any property valued more than $5 million in purchases, sales, or annual lease value. He further explained that the Board may waive this requirement upon the Mayor�s written recommendation if deemed in the County's best interest and the Commission must be informed of all appraisals before voting on any transaction. ACA Smith explained that agenda items would be handled differently based on their origin with Commissioner-sponsored item being added as a supplement, while the Administration-brought item would be included in the Mayor's memorandum of recommendations. After receiving legal guidance on the projects� compliance with Section 2-10.4.2 of the County Code, Commissioner Higgins requested the County Attorney�s Office draft a memorandum seeking the Mayor's written approval to waive property appraisals.
Commissioner Higgins stressed that affordable housing projects should not be delayed due to administrative errors and requested that Mr. Alex Ballina, Director, Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) to ensure that the Mayor�s memorandum of recommendation was executed by Friday, January 17, 2025 so that the item could be considered at the February Committee meeting.
Commissioner Higgins noted that while the selection Committee chose an awardee in November 2024 for the 1175 N.W. South River Drive Project, department review of the plans had been delayed for unknown reasons. Due to these delays, she requested the Administration place the negotiated agreement for the 1175 N.W. South River Drive Project on the March 11, 2025 Housing Committee agenda for consideration.
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6C
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250115
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Report
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NON AGENDA REPORT REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER REGALADO
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Presented
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REPORT:
Commissioner Regalado commented on outdated affordable housing requirements and asked Alex Ballina, Director, Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD), to evaluate and identify unnecessary and/or outdated requirements in affordable housing projects with a special focus on projects with existing federal oversight; and to provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on how these processes could be modified to enhance efficiency.
Commissioner Regalado requested that commissioners be notified when administrative deadlines were missed, allowing them the option to sponsor late items for agenda inclusion.
Chairwoman Bastien concurred with Commissioner Regalado's comments and stated that she looked forward to working with Mr. Ballina on streamlining affordable housing development to address the housing crisis.
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7
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REPORT(S)
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8
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
Prior to adjournment, Commissioner Regalado proposed automatically advancing all Housing Committee items to the next Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting.
Commissioner Higgins noted Ordinance No. 24-121 modified the Board�s Rules of Procedure, allowing items publicly noticed and heard by Committee to advance to the next Board meeting without a waiver or four-day rule requirement. She also emphasized Housing as the County's most crucial committee.
There being no further business to come before the Housing Committee (HC), the meeting was adjourned at 2:33 p.m.
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Agenda Key: 5200 |