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3. Priority will be given to individuals or families referred by County agencies or recognized non-profit partners. 4. The proposal must address how the property will be managed and maintained. 5. The properties must pass an initial inspection for safety, quality, and feasibility and must be maintained to safety standards, subject to inspection by the County. 6. The properties should be located in an area with access to transportation resources, or the proposer must include a plan to address access to transportation. 7. Additional consideration will be given to proposals that include contributions from other public or private sources or that leverage additional resources for affordable housing. 8. Additional consideration will be given to the speed with which the properties can be made available to tenants. 9. Additional consideration will be given for proposals addressing special needs populations, e.g. seniors, persons with disabilities, etc. Commissioner Price asked if the specific owners of the housing units could be identified. Audrey Spencer-Horsley said it would depend on the proposal. She said currently priority is being given to proposals where the properties are owned by a third party. Commissioner Price asked if the County could own the housing. Audrey Spencer-Horsley said it is possible, but it is hoped that proposals will come in that identify creative and innovative ways to meet affordable housing needs. She said County owned land could be one option. Commissioner Rich said when the million was proposed, it was her understanding that it was intended for the banking of some land to serve as a safety net for mobile homes. She said she sees no mention of mobile homes now. She asked if there is specific rationale behind the 80/20 split for the rental properties. She asked if a comprehensive needs assessment done in both the County and with the Towns. She said it is imperative to partner with the Towns in order to be successful at addressing affordable housing. Audrey Spencer-Horsley said mobile homes are included in the options for which proposals can be submitted. She said partnerships are being formed between all the jurisdictions, as well as the non-profit community and other stakeholders. Commissioner Rich asked if the Towns have gone through a needs assessment, as she wants to see the available monies be used as effectively as possible. Audrey Spencer-Horsley said the consolidated plan included the Towns, and participated in the assessments, giving a benchmark to look at needs. She said the discussion is now focusing on solutions and options. She said the land banking was intended as a safety net for mobile homes, but also to address immediate needs. Commissioner Jacobs applauded staff for being creative and proactive. He said it is long overdue. He said once everyone has spoken, he will make a motion to table this item until the work session next month. He said the Board made a determination in its vote that the $1 million was for land banking. He said if the monies are going to be used differently, there should be a conversation that will allow for questions, discussion and follow up. Commissioner Dorosin said he likes the ideas that he is hearing this evening. He said he is concerned about the general nature of the criteria, and he would like to see them be more specific in connection with the goals hoping to be achieved. He said he would like to identify areas that need to be targeted and find specific ways to target them. Audrey Spencer-Horsley said she appreciated that she has been able to see a broader picture than the Board has seen. She said the full picture has been studied, including mobile homes, properties near water and sewer, tiny homes, etc. and how all these areas may fit in