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19 <br />of about 100 or so units per year. Open enrollment in this <br />program should be capped to allow better use of staff time. <br />The department administers other state and federal housing <br />programs and is the county's lead agency in responding to <br />homelessness. Anew Housing Board was recently created to <br />replace the BOCC as the oversight body for these programs. <br />Orange County and its Citizens have supported these programs <br />via bond referendums in excess of any required matches to <br />federal programs (1998 and 2001). Those funds are spent. <br />Travel around the county found many more mobile home units <br />and parks than I expected. As land prices rise, especially where <br />utilities are in place, relocation of mobile homes, closing of <br />mobile home parks and impacts on tenants renting mobile <br />homes may become a concern. <br />In the near term, a work session related to discussion of recent <br />study results related to affordable housing in Orange County is <br />being scheduled to address findings and seek input on goals for <br />the future. Financial commitments by the county to these issues <br />need to be carefully weighed and evaluated maintaining a clear <br />understanding of other commitments the BOCC has established. <br />~'®LID WASTE <br />I do not dwell on the Transfer Station issue except to address <br />the obvious, where ever this facility is located there will be <br />strong opposition. Beyond the transfer station discussions it is <br />important that the county look closely at its relationships with <br />the towns and private haulers before financial commitments to <br />this process are finalized. IF towns feel they have more cost <br />effective options later (5, 10, 15 years from now) is the county <br />covered for its investment. IF SO, fine, if not ratification of a <br />15 <br />