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• 2 determination is made on the type of assistance that will be awarded to the rental units and the type of contraints placed on the landlord. These properties would be eligible for Section 8 designation providing the monies whereby the properties could be kept up to standard. Chair Wilihoit reiterated that since both projects have been revaluated and both have an equal amount of points, that other factors such as roads and the ability to eliminate outdoor bathroom facilities must be considered to determine the success of the project. Wilbert McAdoo explained that in the Cheeks/Miles area, because of cost, only one road could be paved (Washington Street), and other private drives may be upgraded. Also, the soil is suitable for septic tanks. In the Rencher Street area, Rencher Street would be paved. The soil in the Rancher Street area is not suitable for septic tanks. Commissioner Carey noted that both project areas are equally dilapidated in terms of the housing with each having serious problems with bathroom facilities and questioned if additional criteria needs to be established to decide which area to select and desiginate as the project area. He contended that if the landlord of the rental property upgrades the facilities the rent will ultimately increase. The County does not have a mechanism to stimulate these landlords to install indoor facilities and this CDDG is an opportunity, regardless of whom owns the property, to upgrade these facilities. Commissioner Lloyd asked if septic tanks are allowed to be installed as part of the renovation for the area and McAdoo indicated that septic tanks are installed as necessary in the renovation process. Chair Willboit noted that one of the reasons Hillsborough was unsuccessful in receiving a grant for Rancher Street was the percentage of substandard homes in their jurisdiction. The Tbwn is restricted to count only those homes within its immediate vicinity while the County counts the number of substandard homes in the entire County area. The County has a much better opportunity of receiving a grant for the Rancher Street area. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to accept the staff recommendation and select Rancher Street as the target area for the Community Development project. VCTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 1(Commissioner Lloyd). ADOVENMENT Chair Willhoit adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. The next regular meet- ing will be held on April 1, 1985 at 730 in the Commissioners' room of the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina.