Agenda - 04-04-2017 - 5-a - Orange County Consolidated Plan - Annual Action Plan Needs Hearing

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2 Since the approval of the Consolidated Housing in May 2015, Orange County residents approved a bond referendum of $5 million on November 8, 2016 designed to help create up to 1,000 affordable units throughout the County. With the passage of the bond, Orange County will be able to assist in adding affordable rentals, homeownership opportunities and address other housing needs to low-to-moderate income residents. The needs assessment, data goals and strategies provide in the Consolidated Housing Plan were incorporated into the development of the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. The 2017 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD on or before May 15, 2017 after approval by the HOME Consortium Members — Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough. In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices have been placed in The Chapel Hill News and The Herald-Sun, sent to local non-profit agencies and placed on local websites. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County HOME Consortium expects to receive an allocation of$348,265 in HOME Program funds for 2017-2018, the same level as last fiscal year. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. The creation and preservation of affordable housing options helps to meet a basic need and advances economic self-sufficiency. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. Affordable housing options allow individuals to reduce risks associated with being unhoused. • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from the public and close the public hearing.