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11 <br /> • Differences between this application and the 2017 RFP are mostly formatting changes <br /> in order to condense the content of application. Significant recommended changes <br /> include: <br /> • This is a funding application rather than an RFP —applications will go to the Department <br /> of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) instead of through Procurement. <br /> Because they will not go through Procurement, certain requirements of Contractors, <br /> such as E-Verify requirements and Iran Divestment Act certification requirements, are <br /> not included. <br /> • Application review and preliminary scoring will be conducted by DHCD staff, then <br /> funding recommendations will be made to the BOCC, rather than the review process <br /> going from staff to a County team, then to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board, and <br /> then to the BOCC. <br /> o Because advisory boards may not be able to meet to review applications due to <br /> the COVID-19 pandemic (and the inability of advisory boards to hold virtual <br /> meetings), this process will prevent delays in application review and funding <br /> awards. <br /> 2020 HOUSING BOND APPLICATION PROPOSED TIMELINE <br /> If and when the 2020 application is approved by the BOCC, the proposed timeline for <br /> application review and funding award is as follows: <br /> June 8, 2020 Application Released <br /> June 15, 2020 Application Workshop <br /> July 31, 2020 Application Submission Deadline <br /> August 2020 Staff Review Applications <br /> September 1, 2020 BOCC Considers Applications and Funding Recommendations <br /> September 2 — <br /> October 1, 2020 Contracts Executed and Projects Begin <br /> 2020 HOUSING BOND APPLICATION EDIT NEEDED <br /> Orange County Affordable Housing Bon Program 2020 Scorecard <br /> 4. Building and Design 20 is <br /> Scoring Criteria Maximum Points <br /> Project incorporates sustainable design elements, such as smaller building sizes, use of <br /> local/recycled building materials, energy efficient features, LED lighting, water conservation <br /> fixtures, efficient HVAC systems, etc. <br /> (for energy efficient features, the project meets or exceeds the NC Housing Finance Agency's 5 <br /> energy efficiency criteria) <br /> Project provides handicap accessibility and/or incorporates Universal Design 3 <br /> Project incorporates sustainable community and environmental design elements, such as <br /> flexible lot design, low impact development, storm water controls, reduced impervious surface <br /> areas, natural or drought-resistant landscaping or any additional element that would serve to <br /> minimize negative environmental impacts, as Orange County regulations allow 5 <br />