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Mr. Sargent stated that Rebuilding Together started in Texas in 1973 and was called Christmas in April and was planted in Wake County in,1996. It was all volunteers and Mr. Sargent joined the organization in 2008 and was the first paid staff person. They have hired carpenters and project managers and also use volunteers. They also hire subcontractors for plumbing and roofing. The average cost last year per home was between $12,000 - $15,000. This is not a full rehab, but more than urgent repair. Thirteen projects were done in Orange County and about 95 throughout the Triangle area. Ellie Kinnaird asked about engaging community colleges. Mr. Sargent stated that they are looking into the Work First Development Program to create training so that it will provide job training for people that want to get into the trade. There are other Rebuilding Together agencies in Charlotte and Greenville North Carolina but nationally, Rebuilding Together of the Triangle ranked in the top 12 or 13. Department /County Report Follow -Up from September 27th Meeting: Sherrill Hampton gave a follow up from the September 27, 2017 meeting. The Resolution expanding the role of the HOME Program Review Committee was approved by the BOCC. The former Committee will now be known as the Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative, The BOCC asked that, in addition to the duties identified in the Resolution, the Collaborative review and provide guidance on the utilization of other potential and existing housing resources, as well as track applicable leveraging resources. Ms. Hampton stated that we received federal HOME monies and the County and other participating jurisdictions had to have a Review Committee to review those applications. Affordable housing is a priority for the County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. The Committee usually met once a year to rank and rate and review the applications that come in for funding. The HOME Consortium is made up of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Orange County. Orange County serves as the administrator in handling the program and the funds. HHR & CD serves as the administrative arm for the HOME Program and reports back to the Consortium. A meeting of the newly renamed group should be in November or early December. This year, the Consortium utilized over $394,000. Included in this total is the local match from the jurisdictions and program income, along with the HUD grant amount of $289,693. A copy of the adopted Resolution was distributed to each AHAB member. Approved Bond Criteria Revisions: October 19, 20, or November 10, 2017 will be the next meeting for the Surplus Properties Proposal Review Committee. If Ms. Kinnaird can't attend an alternate will attend in her absence. Members of Other Boards: Ms. Hampton shared the names of the members of the OCHA Board and Human Relations Board. A handout of both boards was distributed. Housing Program Updates: Renee Holmes discussed Faith ID's. She contacted the state and they will not accept them. Ms. Holmes stated that HHR & CD is taking applications for Urgent Repair and Essential Single Family Rehab. Ms. Hampton shared that the County has a Working Group assessing the challenges mobile home park residents are facing and she will keep the AHAB Board updated. The protocol should be ready for 2