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available in HOME funds available for Fiscal Year 2003. The recommended program design is <br />detailed in the attached resolution. <br />A public comment period as required by HUD was established for April 11 -May 12, 2003 by <br />notice in the Chapel Hill Herald. Copies of the Annual Update were made available at the <br />Chapel Hill and Orange County Public Libraries. <br />Further, in accordance with the Orange County HOME Consortium Agreement approved in <br />June 2002 the HOME Program Design for each year must be approved by all jurisdictions prior <br />to submission to HUD. The Program Design is scheduled for approval by Chapel Hill on April <br />28~'' The Towns of Carrboro and Hillsborough have already approved the program design. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County HOME Consortium is scheduled to receive <br />approximately $739,591 in federal housing program funding. The required total local <br />government match is $166,408. Orange County's share of the match is $66,563. <br />2 <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt resolutions <br />approving the 2003 Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update and the proposed HOME <br />Program Activities for 2003-2004. Additionally, the Manager recommends that the BOCC <br />authorize the Manager to implement the HOME Program as approved by the BOCC including <br />the ability to execute agreements with partnering non-profit organizations after consultation with <br />the County Attorney. <br />