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proposing to provide services for citizens in Orange County that are in need of services for battered women. There is still no resolution on how the third building is going to be used. Commissioner Brown asked for a written report from the InterFaith Council (IFC) on how the third building is being used. She said that when she looked at the original application for the construction of the third building, it was very clear that the fundraising was for a shelter for battered women and for families coming from the homeless shelter. She said that these are two very distinct services. Regarding the specific proposals or recommendations, Commissioner Brown asked for additional information on Seeds of Sheba. Tara Fikes said that this is a single room transitional housing project. It is anon-profit organization. They have 12 single men there now from the shelter in transition to permanent housing. They have a substantial need for renovations. The property is owned and not rented. Commissioner Brown would like to know how much the rent is per unit. She questioned the possibility of using tax dollars to help out a privately owned residence. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the expenditures were being approved tonight. Tara Fikes said that no money would be expended until there was a development agreement and a full development plan. Commissioner Halkiotis asked if the Seeds of Sheba received a grant from Chapel Hill and in what amount. Tara Fikes will get that information. Commissioner Halkiotis asked about the Abundant Life Center. Tara Fikes said that she has limited information about that Center. She will provide additional information. Commissioner Gordon said that following the criteria they have set for affordable housing might eliminate some of the questions and concerns the County Commissioners have raised. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the urgent home repair program and Tara Fikes said that there was still $30,000 available for that program. Commissioner Jacobs would like to see a shorter wait for the County's home repair program. He also asked about the Children's Therapeutic Center and the reason for not funding it. He asked if there were other Commissioner goals that address concerns about youth. Tara Fikes said that this could be addressed in special populations. The Children's Therapeutic Center is a residential care facility for at-risk youth. The center would be acquiring an existing house to provide housing for 10 youth between the ages of 8-21. Commissioner Brown made reference to the discussions in Social Services about the need for a facility for youth in the County. She asked if this was what Marti Pryor-Cook was talking about. Tara Fikes will find out and let Commissioner Brown know. Tara Fikes will be bringing back more information on the Seeds of Sheba and the Children's Therapeutic Center (including any and all grant monies that have been given). Commissioner Gordon suggested and the Board agreed to add a #3 to the recommendation, which says that the Commissioners asked the staff to research a certification process to determine eligibility for applying for funds. The County Commissioners asked that staff research and bring back a recommendation as soon as possible. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the resolutions as stated below adding a #3 in the recommendations as stated above which was agreed to by consensus. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY 2000-2001 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN BE IT RESOLVED, by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, that the Commissioners as a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium approve the following activities for the 2000-2001 HOME Program subject to the additional review of specific projects.