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12 <br /> Project is connected to water and sewer service, will connect to existing service, or will use a <br /> community well and sewer system consistent with water and sewer boundary agreements and <br /> local standards 5 <br /> Additional points may be awarded for meeting aspects associated with functionality, maintenance and 2 <br /> dispersal. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT: <br /> Delores Bailey, Executive Director of EmPOWERment, said during this pandemic they <br /> have supported many areas of their community, and she listed these. She said <br /> EmPOWERment closed on 3 apartments and one piece of property during this pandemic. She <br /> said her concern with this application is whether it allows for purchases and rehabs. She said <br /> EmPOWERment's inventory is full, and it is imperative that EmPOWERment receives funding <br /> from this bond. She said EmPOWERment will be at a disadvantage with the larger housing <br /> non-profits, with the scoring rubric as it stands. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to the eligible projects on page 37, which says no more <br /> than 20%of the properties can be set aside for those with disabilities. She asked if those that <br /> would be included in this could be identified, and if this is seeking to discourage group homes. <br /> Emila Sutton said the intent is that people with disabilities have full choice where they <br /> can live, to prevent discrimination. She said this limits hard set aside units to 20%. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to the next page, and said one of the reasons not to be <br /> considered is that an applicant has previously demonstrated poor past performance or <br /> compliance with funding guidelines. She asked if this pertains to County programs, and how <br /> many years back will they be looking. <br /> Emila Sutton said she was not sure how this was defined in past applications, and they <br /> can take recommendations. She said reviewing three years of compliance history would be <br /> reasonable. <br /> Commissioner Price said if one had an issue in years past, but it is good standing now, <br /> she would want them to be considered. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to construction detail, and asked if consideration would be <br /> given to universal design that provides flexibility, so people can stay in their homes. She asked <br /> if points would be given for that. <br /> Emila Sutton said yes. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if this would have to be built in. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said it is already included in the checklist on page 38. <br /> Commissioner Greene said it is in the scoring criteria, giving 3 points. <br /> Commissioner Price said the applicant would get extra points for designating units for <br /> Orange County residents, and asked if there is a method to monitor this. <br /> Emila Sutton said it is a part of the scoring criteria, and would be indicated in the <br /> application. She is not aware of any residency monitoring. <br /> Commissioner Price said it would require taking the developer at their word. <br /> Emila Sutton said she is not aware of any way to monitor residency status. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to the conflicts of interest portion, and asked if Mebane will <br /> be included. <br /> Emila Sutton said yes, she can include Mebane. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the concern to which Delores Bailey eluded could be <br /> clarified; that EmPOWERment would be at a disadvantage to the larger non-profits. <br /> Emila Sutton said the way the application is written does not include acquisition and <br /> rehab as eligible uses of funds. <br />