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7 <br /> include support to handicapped and substance abuse services, employment training, health <br /> services, and transportation for a wide variety of needs. <br /> Anti-crime measures and youth programs work in and out of the school system to provide <br /> awareness for students and increase public safety. There are three senior centers that provide <br /> classes, wellness programs, trips, and lunches for area seniors. Orange County and its Towns <br /> also provide small business owners with a variety of information and assistance to promote area <br /> economic development. The Orange County and Town of Chapel Hill Planning and Inspections <br /> Department implements land use and environmental policies, zoning, building construction and <br /> standards through a system of regulations to promote stable and quality development. <br /> Annual Strategic Plan <br /> As a growing community, the Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill must successfully <br /> balance a diverse array of housing and community development issues. Given the range of <br /> competing needs, the community must invest its scarce public resources wisely. Therefore, as a <br /> general principle, the Town will attempt to expend public funds in a way that leverages the <br /> commitment of private sector support whenever possible. <br /> The following presentation utilizes this performance-centered approach to outline the County <br /> and Town's approach to housing and community development in the upcoming year. This <br /> approach includes identifying goals, objectives and strategies; determining what resources are <br /> necessary to achieve these goals; analyzing and evaluating performance data; and using that <br /> data to drive improvements in organization. All objectives and performance indicators are based <br /> on a one year time frame. <br /> Goal 1—Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower-Income Households <br /> Priority 1.2—Low income renters(<60%AM!)that live in substandard housing <br /> Strategies: - Continue to fund the rehabilitation of existing rental housing units <br /> - Monitor and enforce rent and property standards for completed projects <br /> - Leverage existing Town and County resources by utilizing the federal low income tax credit,HUD <br /> Section 202 and 811,and other programs to construct new rental housing <br /> - Provide educational opportunities related to fair housing,tenant rights,etc. <br /> - Continue to dialogue with the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill on issues that affect <br /> affordable rental opportunities in the area <br /> Output Indicators: - 32 additional affordable rental units(Orange County/Chapel Hill) <br /> - 20 low income renters receive HOME funded rental assistance.(Orange County) <br /> - 51 units of renovated public housing(Chapel Hill) <br /> [ 7 ] <br />