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7 <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested using the HOME Program Review team, instead of <br /> creating a new group of elected leaders and staff. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said this was considered, but the proposed elected officials group <br /> would be an umbrella over all of affordable housing efforts. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs mentioned all of the housing boards that currently exist. <br /> Travis Myren asked if the Board wants staff to create a charge for the proposed elected <br /> leaders group. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said one option to consider is using the HOME program review <br /> group, and another is to create a new group. He said it would be helpful to look at the <br /> functions of all of the housing boards. <br /> Recommendations Underway <br /> Additional Resources Recommended <br /> • Existing programs/policies where additional resources are recommended by Plan <br /> • AR19: Urgent Repair Program —Waiting List - GREEN <br /> o Add $150,000 to $200,000 <br /> o Included in FY2016-17 Recommended Budget <br /> • AR16.3: Add permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities <br /> experiencing or at risk of homelessness — GREEN <br /> o Housing, Homeless Programs Coordinator, Health Department and DSS work <br /> with community partners including Cardinal Innovations <br /> Audrey Spencer Horsley said supportive housing comes with wrap around services that <br /> are often on site (such as CASA). <br /> Commissioner Price asked if the Health Department could be included in this <br /> discussion. <br /> Travis Myren said yes. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked if possible public private partnerships could be researched. <br /> • AR21: Rehabilitation Program — Draw down more State funding - GREEN <br /> o Eligibility cap increased from $170,000 to $500,000 <br /> o Add $200,000 to $250,000 to complete seven (7) more homes <br /> Recommendations Underway <br /> • Underway— work has begun on these recommendations <br /> • AR8: Mobile Home Park Strategy - GREEN <br /> o Staff team to create project proposal to include repair, rehabilitation and <br /> redevelopment options <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said this is where the discussion of incentives needs to be <br /> involved. He said if public money goes towards improving a unit, then there would need to be <br /> a guaranteed rental rate in return. <br /> Commissioner Burroughs asked if the item could be clarified. <br /> Chair McKee said staff will develop a strategy as to how to proceed, but not actually <br /> authorize going forward. <br />