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a 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agenda Item No �- ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 6, 1996 SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development -------------------------------- ------------------------------- DEPARTMENT: Housing/Community Dev. PUBLIC HEARING YES_x_ NO Budget Amendment YES NO x -------------------------------- ------------------------------- ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT Tara L. Fikes, 2490 Executive Summary TELEPHONE NUMBER Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Mebane 227-2031 Durham 688-7331 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PURPOSE : To receive comments from the public regarding the housing and non-housing needs included in the 1995 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County and proposed uses of 1996-97 HOME funds . BACKGROUND: In 1995, a Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County was developed and approved by the U.S . Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . This document details the housing needs of very low income, low income and moderated income families and special population groups in addition to outlining the strategies and plans for addressing those needs. The Consolidated Plan is required for all communities receiving HOME funds and CDBG entitlement funds (Chapel Hill) . Each year local communities are required to reassess the needs of the community. This public hearing provides an opportunity for citizens, public agencies and other interested parties to provide input into the plan. In addition, the public is asked to comment on proposed uses of anticipated 1996-97 HOME funds. 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. RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends receiving comments as information.