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We are also recommending that the Council allocate $24,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to support the Marian Cheek Jackson Center's program per comments made at the Public Forum. Last year, the Council provided $20,000 to the Marian Cheek Jackson Center from the Affordable Housing Fund for administrative support of its programs. Funds would be used to support activities that serve households earning less than 80% of the HUD - published area median income. S. Program Administration: $78,030 Funds will be used for administration expenses for the Housing and Neighborhood Services division of the Planning Department. Funds would be used for oversight of the Community Development program and related affordable housing programs, as well as coordination with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and agencies that receive funding to maintain compliance with federal regulations. Specifically, funds will be used for a portion of the salaries of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager and the Housing and Neighborhood Services Planner positions. Annual Strategic Plan As a growing community, the Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill must successfully balance a diverse array of housing and community development issues. Given the range of competing needs, the community must invest its scarce public resources wisely. Therefore, as a general principle, the Town will attempt to expend public funds in a way that leverages the commitment of private sector support whenever possible. The following presentation utilizes this performance- centered approach to outline the County and Town's approach to housing and community development in the upcoming year. This approach includes identifying goals, objectives and strategies; determining what resources are necessary to achieve these goals; analyzing and evaluating performance data; and using that data to drive improvements in organization. All objectives and performance indicators are based on a one year time frame. Goal 1 — Provide Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower - Income Households This goal includes retaining existing affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition without discrimination, providing affordable rental housing and providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities. Priority Needs 1.1 Low income (< 80% AMI) homeowners that live in substandard housing 1.2 Rental units for low income ( <60% AMI) residents Y 2013 -2014 Action Plan 13