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18 <br /> 1 Commissioner Marcoplos asked if the low and moderate income is regulated by a <br /> 2 federal formula, and if the BOCC satisfied that this formula is accurate within the local <br /> 3 economy. <br /> 4 Sherrill Hampton said it is a federal formula, and since the limits are high, it is within the <br /> 5 local limits. She said this is especially true of the federal programs. <br /> 6 Commissioner Marcoplos asked if those who are not low to moderate income, according <br /> 7 to the formula, but in reality may be low to moderate income, will still qualify for help; will this <br /> 8 catch everyone who really needs help. <br /> 9 Sherrill Hampton said she would prefer not to answer because there are some people <br /> 10 who fall so closely above the cut off point, and thus may fall through the cracks. She said the <br /> 11 limits are high in Orange County, and she will forward this information as soon as possible. <br /> 12 She said these limits are expected to increase again with the 2019 numbers, which would <br /> 13 qualify more people as eligible for help. <br /> 14 Chair Rich asked if the Board were to proceed with the proposed incentives, suggested <br /> 15 by Commissioner Dorosin, would the item bounce back to Chapel Hill and Carrboro. <br /> 16 Bonnie Hammersley said because this discussion pertains to year three of this <br /> 17 agreement, it may be wise to monitor years one and two, and amend the agreement, if <br /> 18 necessary, at that time. <br /> 19 Chair Rich asked if Commissioner Dorosin agreed with this plan. <br /> 20 Commissioner Dorosin said he believed that 27 homes is a low estimate, and he said it <br /> 21 will be critical to work with local, trusted partners to provide thorough and engaged outreach. <br /> 22 He said he wants to ensure that everyone gets connected without cost, if so eligible. <br /> 23 Chair Rich said she thinks this covers all these concerns. <br /> 24 Craig Benedict said staff will stay on top of all of these details, and certainly plans to <br /> 25 maximize all available dollars. <br /> 26 Commissioner Dorosin asked if the Rogers Road Community Center and local churches <br /> 27 will be accounted for. <br /> 28 Craig Benedict said the community center is already connected, and the church will <br /> 29 have to pay the standard amount through an application process with OWASA. <br /> 30 Commissioner Dorosin asked if the church could qualify for this program, given that it is <br /> 31 a non-profit. <br /> 32 Craig Benedict said not at this time. <br /> 33 Commissioner Dorosin asked if the BOCC can do anything about this. <br /> 34 John Roberts said the County could consider a non-profit grant, but the church would <br /> 35 not qualify on the low to moderate income aspect. <br /> 36 Commissioner Dorosin said he would like more information about this as well. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Marcoplos <br /> 39 for the Board to: <br /> 40 1) Approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement contained in Attachment 2 and authorize the <br /> 41 County Manager and Finance Director to sign; and <br /> 42 2) Direct staff to move forward with implementation by completing the responsibilities listed <br /> 43 in Article 4 of the proposed Interlocal Agreement contained in Attachment 2. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 46 <br /> 47 ADDED: <br /> 48 c. Letter to North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Expressing a <br /> 49 Regional Preference for Medicaid Tailored Plans <br />