Agenda - 03-16-2021; 5-a - Public Hearing on 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) For the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 16, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 5-a SUBJECT: Public Hearing on 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) For the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Emila Sutton, Director, Housing and UNDER SEPARATE COVER Community Development, (919) 245- Consolidated Annual Performance Report 2490 (CAPER) — Only Available Electronically at: http://oranpecountync.pov/DocumentCente r/Vie w/15049/2019-CAPER-DRAFT PURPOSE: To conduct a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. BACKGROUND: Each year, Orange County reports on activities undertaken with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the HOME Program. This annual report, called the Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER), documents the progress towards implementing the priorities and activities identified in the Annual Action Plan. During the 2019 CAPER period (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020), the County disbursed approximately $375,000 in HOME funds and an additional $98,000 in local matching funds (contributed by the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, as well as the County) for eligible housing activities. These activities included acquisition of rental properties to be preserved for low-income renters, provision of down payment assistance for low-income homebuyers, rehabilitation of affordable rental units, and provision of tenant-based rental assistance. Orange County must hold a public hearing to obtain public comments and feedback on the Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) during the public comment period from March 16 through March 31 , 2021. The CAPER is available electronically at: http://orangecountVnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/l 5049/2019-CAPER-DRAFT 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.