Minutes 05-17-2018 Budget Public Hearing

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We recognize the many demands on the County and the limited resources available to meet these demands. We understand that the County cannot continuously support initiatives like this forever; nor do we expect this. To this end, we have established a Fundraising Committee that is in the process of developing various fundraising strategies to move United Voices of Efland Cheeks toward a more financially sustainable future. We look forward to further discussions with you on our budget request for FY 2018-19 and how we can make the Efland Cheeks Community Center the jewel it was envisioned to be for the community. Sincerely, Elvira Mebane President Robert Dowling said he is with Community Home Trust (CHT), and he thanked the Board for all of its support for the non-profits in Orange County. He said he is grateful for all of the support CHT gets from all of the government entities, and CHT will have 10 sales this year. He said there is a new home closing on Homestead Road very soon, which is in an over 55 development. He said CHT has a benefactor that donated $400,000 along with some fundraising, and CHT can now purchase 2 affordable homes in this development. He said CHT has 257 homes in its home ownership inventory, and 59 rental homes. He said CHT purchased a rental development in Carrboro last year, called The Landings. He said CHT took ownership of this property in December 2017, and is working to turn it around. He said there have been expected bumps along the way. He said CHT will continue its work, and is grateful for the ongoing support of the BOCC. 4. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner McKee to adjourn the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Penny Rich, Vice-Chair Donna Baker Clerk to the Board