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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 25, 2013 — Executive Session and Regular Meeting Page 10 of 19 the resident was physically unable to unlock the door. This amendment will provide the funding in the amount of $2,225 to purchase additional lock boxes in support and maintenance of the "lock box" program the Casselberry Police Department provides. The cost of the purchase will be drawn from the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund. As this purchase was not previously budgeted, a budget amendment is required. Account Number Account Description Amount Increase: 104- 0610 - 521.49 -00 Other Current Charges and Obligations $2,225 104 - 0000 - 389.90 -00 Non - Operating Sources $2,225 Recommendation: The City Manager and the Police Chief recommended approval for purchase of the additional lock boxes in the amount of $2,225, and related Budget Amendment #13 -031. L. Seminole County Affordable Housing Grant Application Introduction: This item provides for consideration to approve the submission of a Seminole County Affordable Housing application for a $200,000 grant award to construct new single - family housing. Background: On January 2, 2013, Seminole County released a notice of fiinding availability for housing improvement grant applications. The funding is derived from the Federal Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. Any proposed project must benefit an area of low to moderate income neighborhoods per federal requirements. Through this program, the City's application would focus on constructing new single family homes in the northern part of Casselberry. The City will partner with Habitat for Humanity in this effort. The grant submittal deadline is February 28, 2013. Discussion: Staff is proposing a strong project that attempts to augment the work submitted by the Casselberry Housing Task Force. Staff has identified two (2) potential sites for development within the City. Due to the quick turnaround for grant submittal, lots must be municipally owned to be used as in -kind fiinds to reduce the City's financial commitments. These lots would also support the .readiness of the project. In addition to the value of the property, the City's in -kind contribution will be met through staff time. Habitat for Humanity will provide their in -kind support through the participation of the volunteers in the build process and the donated materials. The average assessed value of a Habitat home is $100,000. Research conducted for the Housing Task Force showed that this is approximately $60,000 more than an average housing unit in the identified project area. Should this grant be awarded to the City, the City will then need to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Habitat for Humanity. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Interim Community Development Director recommended approval to submit the Affordable Housing Grant Application to Seminole County.