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M <br />[County or third party /non - profit ownership] [County or third party /non - profit management] <br />Background <br />Throughout the process the Mobile Home Work Group discussed the need to locate displaced <br />mobile home park residents close to their existing communities in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. <br />Based on results from the survey, existing mobile home park residents prefer to stay within their <br />existing communities and the Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools District. The Work Group <br />identified the need and significance of locating affordable housing opportunities in Chapel Hill <br />and Carrboro, but was aware of the financial constraints and costs of purchasing land for <br />development in the Towns. <br />Recommendation <br />With the goal of retaining displaced mobile home park residents in their community, the Work <br />Group recommends Orange County, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Carrboro <br />elected officials and staff continue to explore affordable housing opportunities on the Greene <br />Tract, with a focus on displaced mobile home park residents. <br />o This recommendation would include at least the 18.1 acres previously set aside for <br />affordable housing in the resolution and concept plan approved by the Chapel Hill Town <br />Council in 2002. <br />• The recommendation may incorporate additional affordable housing goals and <br />objectives and allow for a mix of housing types including multifamily, townhomes, <br />cottage homes, modular units, mobile homes, and stick built construction. <br />• If this process is pursued, County funds allocated for mobile home parks may be put <br />towards infrastructure improvements, site preparation, construction, and /or housing. <br />This recommendation would result in permanent affordable housing in a key location <br />with access to public transit, education, employment, and goods and services. <br />• The county shall explore opportunities for non - profit or third party ownership, <br />development, and management in the immediate future. This may require the County <br />to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, similar to the RFPs initiated for the 2016 <br />Affordable Housing Bond Funds. <br />Potential Funding Source: Funds allocated by the BOCC for land banking opportunities. <br />Outcome <br />Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro elected officials and staff continue efforts currently <br />underway regarding the development of affordable housing on the Greene Tract, with a focus <br />on displaced mobile home park residents. Pursuing this recommendation would allow for <br />potentially displaced residents to remain in their community. <br />If the Board of County Commissioners endorses the recommendations, staff will proceed with <br />planning discussions and efforts for the Greene Tract with a focus on providing affordable housing <br />options for mobile home park residents facing displacement in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. <br />Mitigate Displacement I I Preserve Existing Stock I ✓ I Increase Supply <br />