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19 <br /> <br />Chair Dorosin clarified that a new mobile home , or a refurbished one, will be purchased <br />by Empowerment, and that home will be located in a site that has a vacancy. He asked if the <br />resident will be paying rent to the park owner for the lot. <br />Sherrill Hampton said Empowerment will coordinate these details. She said the lots <br />would be rented to Empowerment, and the lease payment would go to Empowerment for <br />continued case management. <br />Chair Dorosin asked if the resident will be paying something, such as a lot cost and <br />potentially some rent for the unit. <br />Sherrill Hampton said the resident will pay the lot cost, and there are two options for <br />rent. She said there can be a sub-lease, with Empowerment providing ongoing maintenance, <br />based on a sliding scale for income; or a straight lease/purchase arrangement. She said if a <br />purchase arrangement is made, and successfully met over a period of 10-15 years, <br />Empowerment will transfer ownership. <br />Chair Dorosin asked if it is possible that the five displaced families will no longer live <br />together in the same place. <br />Sherrill Hampton said she is having a difficult time talking with other owners, as they <br />have no available spaces. She said people currently living in other parks are frightened that <br />their homes may be next to be sold. She said some people are trying to be proactive, and move <br />out of lots that may be sold soon. <br />Chair Dorosin asked if Millhouse Road or other County properties could be used for <br />mobile homes, if other spaces cannot be found for the five families. He said these spots would <br />need some infrastructure, but this may be a possibility if difficulty arises. <br />Sherrill Hampton said this has been considered, and the Health Department has been <br />tasked with looking into some of these places for well and septic. She said there are some <br />other possibilities near the Fairview community in Hillsborough, and some areas owned by <br />Housing Authority. <br />Commissioner Rich asked if it is an option to temporarily house these residents in <br />apartments, so they have a roof over their heads. <br />Sherrill Hampton said this has been considered, and staff has been trying to manage <br />expectations. She said large work equipment and pets create problems for two of the families. <br />She said animal services may be able to help. <br />Commissioner Rich said there are only 15 days to get a roof over the heads of these <br />families, and she knows it is complicated, but does not want to see people homeless. <br />Sherrill Hampton said staff has been working late into the night, and is pulling out all the <br />stops. She said the needs are complicated and great. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked if The Landings allows animals. <br />Sherrill Hampton said that one family has five dogs of different sizes, and no complex <br />will allow five pets. She said one family has moved in with relatives; and one family has found <br />another mobile home park slot, and will meet with Empowerment, pending BOCC approval this <br />evening. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is a timeframe for which staff can report back on <br />the possibility of using the Millhouse area as an option. <br />Craig Benedict, Planning Director, said that Asset Management Services has hired a <br />consultant to work on infrastructure analysis of the parcel, and hopes to have information before <br />the break in June. <br />Commissioner Marcoplos asked if having this information in June will allow the BOCC to <br />somewhat predict when it will be available for occupancy, or is it too soon to determine that. <br />Craig Benedict said staff will have a timeline of the various processes, but the area will <br />need rezoning, which takes time. <br />Commissioner Marcoplos said it would be good if the Lakeview residents could have a <br />pre-arranged place to relieve some pressure of looking for alternatives.