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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 2, 2010 Action Agenda Item No. ~ - q. SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Housing Plan DEPARTMENT: Housing/Community Dev. PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) Yes ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: _FY 2009-2010 HOME Program Application Tara L. Fikes, 245-2490 PURPOSE: To receive comments from the public regarding the housing and non-housing needs to be included in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Housing Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County and proposed uses of 2010-2011 HOME funds. BACKGROUND: The Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County is a five-year document required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for all communities receiving HOME funds and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds (Chapel Hill). The Plan details housing needs of very low income, low income and moderate-income families and special population groups in addition to outlining the strategies and plans for addressing those needs. Additionally, the Consolidated Housing Plan can serve as the foundation for the development of along-range, strategic affordable housing plan for Orange County. The last Plan was completed in May 2005 for the years 2005 - 2009, thus a new plan is needed for the upcoming five-year period (2010 - 2014). The plan must be submitted to HUD by May 14, 2010. Prior to submission of a new five year plan, a public hearing is must be held that provides an opportunity for citizens, public agencies and other interested parties to provide input into the Consolidated Housing Plan. Particularly, input is desired regarding the housing needs in the community and suggestions for addressing the identified needs. In addition, the public is asked to comment on proposed uses of approximately $733,100 in 2010-2011 HOME funds. Eligible HOME Program activities include: acquisition; new construction; housing rehabilitation; and rental assistance. An application form has been designed for agencies interested in accessing HOME funds for local housing projects. A copy of the application is attached to this abstract for information. The deadline for completing this application form is March 1, 2010. The HOME Program Review Committee will then review the applications received and make recommendations regarding funding for consideration by the local elected officials in late April 2010. In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices have been placed in the Chapel Hill Herald and sent to local non-profit agencies. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from the public as additional information.