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11 <br /> and non-housing needs to be included in the Annual Action Plan Update of the 2017-2018 <br /> Consolidated Housing Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange <br /> County. <br /> Interim Director Annette Moore reviewed the information below: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> In May 2015 a Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development <br /> Programs in Orange County was developed and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing <br /> and Urban Development (HUD). This document details the housing needs of very low income, <br /> low income and moderate-income families and special population groups in addition to <br /> outlining the strategies and plans for addressing those needs. <br /> Each year, local communities are required to reassess the needs of the community. This public <br /> hearing provides an opportunity for the public, public agencies and other interested parties to <br /> provide input into the Annual Action Plan Update. In addition, the public may comment on <br /> proposed uses of an estimated $348,265 in 2017-2018 funds. Orange County is in the third <br /> year of the Five Year Consolidated Plan. Information regarding actual Congressional allocation <br /> is not available at this time. Eligible HOME Program activities include: acquisition; new <br /> construction; housing rehabilitation; and rental assistance. <br /> Since the approval of the Consolidated Housing in May 2015, Orange County residents <br /> approved a bond referendum of$5 million on November 8, 2016 designed to help create up to <br /> 1,000 affordable units throughout the County. With the passage of the bond, Orange County <br /> will be able to assist in adding affordable rentals, homeownership opportunities and address <br /> other housing needs to low-to-moderate income residents. The needs assessment, data goals <br /> and strategies provide in the Consolidated Housing Plan were incorporated into the <br /> development of the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. <br /> The 2017 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD on or before May 15, 2017 after <br /> approval by the HOME Consortium Members — Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, the <br /> Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough. <br /> In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices <br /> have been placed in The Chapel Hill News and The Herald-Sun, sent to local non-profit <br /> agencies and placed on local websites. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Rich to open <br /> the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> NO PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner Price to <br /> close the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br />