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14 Delores Bailey said yes, for homeownership. She said it is less so for rentals, as there are so many people locally seeking affordable rental housing. She said removing the caps is fantastic. Commissioner Rich referred to her comment about keeping the 60-80% at 20%, as suggested by Robert Dowling, and said he also suggested that the special needs be lowered as that population may fall into other categories. Chair McKee asked if a person was accounted for in the special needs category, would that person also be counted in the 0-30% or 30-60%. Audrey Spencer-Horsely said no, that person would not be double counted. Commissioner Burroughs said a project has a higher chance of success if it is low- income seniors. She said in the scoring one is weighted, and the odds of success are higher. Commissioner Rich said she may be getting too detailed. Chair McKee said the details are important. Commissioner Rich asked if there was a person with special needs, and who was also low income, where would that person be counted. Travis Myren said that person would be counted in special needs, for the purposes of unit counting; but in looking at the scoring matrix, there are more points given for serving populations that fit multiple categories. He said it is like getting bonus points. Commissioner Burroughs said people are not being counted, rather projects. Audrey Spencer-Horsley said all projects indicate who is trying to be served. A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Burroughs to adopt the targets as follows: 0-30%, no cap target units, no cap percent of funds; 30-60%, no cap target units, no cap percent of funds; 60-80%, 20% percent of funds, and no cap for special needs population. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Scoring Matrix Discussion: Commissioner Price referred to page 5 of attachment 2, and asked if daily needs could be defined. Travis Myren said this refers to a grocery store, health care, etc. Commissioner Price said access to employment is referenced, and said this may be a demerit for retiree housing. Travis Myren said employment would be just one factor. He said access to other amenities for seniors could be more heavily weighted. Commissioner Price referred to the qualifications for an entity to qualify, and asked if a person with some land who wanted to build some affordable housing would be eligible for funding. Travis Myren said any nonprofit or private developer could apply for funds. He said there must be an entity to accept the funds, not a private bank account. Commissioner Jacobs referred to the criteria E-3, and asked if the Communities Consolidated Planning Process could be explained. Audrey Spencer-Horsley said this is the annual plan for all Federal funding. She said much of the data used for the County's strategic plan came through this analysis. She said the County must have an annual plan, and every five years must complete a five-year plan in order to receive federal funding. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the Board will receive an annual report.