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C Develop and seek funding fora new "Media and Aging" studio at the New Seymour Center that would provide on site show production with live audience participation, Zo D, Partner with radio and television to increase information and education programming on aging needs, services and issues. Goal B: HousinglShelter: Promote an adequate supply of safe, affordable, and suitable housing options for older residents to age in place. Objective B-1: Expand assistance in the retrofitting, repair and maintenance of existing older adults homes. Lead Organization (s): OC Dept. of Housing and Community Dev. with Partners- Aging Advisory Board and others. Strategies: A, Develop and distribute a listing of reliable/honest businesses who perform home repairs/renovations and maintenance.. (chamber of Commerce, Homebuilders Assn..) B. Encourage the development of volunteer groups (churches, clubs, youth, etc.) to provide low cost/no cost home maintenance (outside repair, yard work, etc.) to low income older adults. C. Monitor use and need to expand the County's Urgent Repair and Comprehensive Housing Rehabilitation Program for older adult home owners, D. Implement programs in vocational education classes at high schools and community colleges that provide credit far community service hours to older persons in Orange County. E. Establish a volunteer pool of retired trades people willing to provide home maintenance services on a sliding scale. Objective B-2: Expand tax assistance for older adults who have difficulty over time paying their property tax on their home. Lead Organization ~ BOCC and Manager's Office. Partners: County Attorney, Revenue Collector, Tax Assessor, Finance Director, Budget Director, Dept. on Aging/Aging Advisory Board, Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. and others. Strategies: A. Advocate legislatively to increase the coverage and allowance for the N.G. 20