Agenda - 11-05-20; 6-b - Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) Funding Recommendations for 2020 Affordable Housing Bond Program

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3 Based on these scores and discussion of the projects, the County Manager proposes the following funding recommendations: Applicant Funding Recommendation Center for Community Self-Help $ 817,080 EmPOWERment, Inc. $ 700,000 Habitat for Humanity of Orange $ 817,080 County Interchurch Council Housing Corp $ 165,840 Total $ 2,500,000 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts anticipated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts applicable to this item. Before implementation, all proposed projects will undergo review according to applicable planning, zoning, and environmental health authorities. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Affordable Housing Advisory Board recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt a Resolution awarding funds for the 2020 Affordable Housing Bond Program based on the funding recommendations of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.