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i~ time, the BOCC confirmed their desire to implement a grant program using the County's general fund to directly subsidize eligible applicants the costs associated with the installation of laterals, availability fees, and meter fees. February 5, 2002 The BOCC approved the Assistance Policy for the Rogers Road Waterline Connection Program. This policy offered grants for waterline connections for households with incomes below 80% of the area median income. The income limits at that time are listed below. Number in Household 30°io of Median ~0°io of Median (``Ver~~ Low Income'') 80% of Median (`'Low Income") 1 $14,950 $24,950 _ _ $38,100 2 $17,100 $28,500 $43,500 3 $19,250 $32,100 $48,950 4 $21,400 $35,650 $54,400 5 $23,100 $38,500 $58,750 6 $24,800 $41,350 $63,100 7 $26,500 $44,200 $67,450 8 $28,250 $47,050 $71,800 The Housing and Community Development Department administered this program and began taking applications immediately thereafter. Also, a community meeting was held on April 8, 2002 at the Faith Tabernacle Church to explain the program and on Saturday, May 18~' OCHCD staff was on site that afternoon in an effort to make it easier for residents to apply for the program. *Note: The County Engineer reported that there were 114 parcels with 96 habitable structures located in the community/project area. June 18.2002 Housing and Community Development staff provided the BOCC with a Status Report on the Waterline Connection Program. At that time, the total number of applicants was 36 representing about 38% of the habitable structures on the associated project map. Of these, 26 or 72% were eligible for assistance with connection fees. At that time, five (5) property owners had chosen to pay the connections fees themselves. May 20, 2003 A second Status Report was presented to the BOCC on this date. At that time, a total of 45 applications had been received representing about 47% of the total number of