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Commission approves $55,000 purchase-assistance package for 728 Vicksburg Street using SHIP funds
Summary
The Deltona City Commission voted 6-1 to authorize a purchase-assistance award using State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds for 728 Vicksburg Street: $51,000 for purchase assistance and $4,000 for closing costs, not to exceed $55,000.
The Deltona City Commission voted 6-1 Monday to approve a SHIP-funded purchase-assistance award for a property at 728 Vicksburg Street, authorizing $51,000 for purchase assistance plus $4,000 for closing costs, with total expenditures not to exceed $55,000.
City staff introduced the item as Resolution No. 2025-96, described as a SHIP-funded purchase assistance award that requires commission approval. Commissioner Santiago made a motion "to direct staff to move forward with the purchase assistant project for the property located at 728 Vicksburg Street in the amount of 51,000 for purchase assistance and 4,000 for closing costs. The property's expenditures will not exceed 55,000," which was seconded and approved 6-1.
Commissioner Villalazquez asked whether state procedures restrict applicants and whether information is public; staff replied that state statute and Florida Housing Finance guidelines permit applications by family and friends but typically exclude elected officials, and that applicant details are in the city27s applicant portal until the resolution is passed, after which the application becomes public information. The commission27s approval directs staff to implement the award per program rules and budget authority.
Next steps: staff will complete the SHIP paperwork and implement the purchase-assistance award in accordance with state guidelines and the city27s program procedures.
