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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 23,.2007 Action Agenda Item No. ~-~' {') SUBJECT: First Baptist and Manley Estates Senior Housing Funding Request DEPARTMENT: Housing/Comm. Development PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Letter Tara L. Fikes, 245-2490 PURPOSE: To consider approving funding for the expansion of the parking lot serving the First Baptist and Manley Estates Senior Apartment Complex in Chapel Hill.with staff recommended requirements. BACKGROUND: On August 6, 2007, the County Manager received a request from the President of the Board of Directors of the First Baptist and Manley Estates Apartment Complex for a grant in the amount of $85,000 for the expansion of the existing parking lot. This 41-unit apartment complex was built in 2001 under the HUD Section 202 Housing Program for the Elderly that serves low-income elderly and disabled individuals, with additional assistance from the County and the Town of Chapel Hill. Specifically, the sources of funds for the project were the following. HUD Section 202 Housing Program $3,261,300 Town of Chapel Hill (Pre-development Costs) $ 35,000 Orange County (Pre-development Costs) $ 10,000 Orange County (Impact Fee Reimbursement) $ 123,000 Total $ 3,429,300 According. to the non-profit board, the parking problems are longstanding. There are a total of 21 parking spaces currently at the site that over time have proven to be inadequate for the large number of agency staff members that provide support services to the elderly residents, property management personnel, and residents themselves. The Board of Directors.of First Baptist and Manley Estates has secured an initial estimate of $85,000 to add 10 to 11 additional spaces by expanding the existing parking lot. Additionally, the initial site approval for the complex by the Town of Chapel Hill allows the additional parking spaces with the approval of the Town Manager. County staff has reviewed this request and recommends that the County consider providing funding for this purpose with the following requirements: (Staff is not aware of any requests made to other governmental entities.)