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12 <br /> Renee Price, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Greene to <br /> approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation recognizing March 22, 2021 World <br /> Water Day. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> a. Public Hearing on 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) For <br /> the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program <br /> The Board conducted a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance Report <br /> (CAPER) for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. <br /> Erika Brandt, Housing and Community Development Manager, introduced the item and <br /> read the following background information: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Each year, Orange County reports on activities undertaken with funds from the U.S. <br /> Department of Housing and Urban Development through the HOME Program. This annual <br /> report, called the Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER), documents the progress <br /> towards implementing the priorities and activities identified in the Annual Action Plan. During the <br /> 2019 CAPER period (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020), the County disbursed approximately <br /> $375,000 in HOME funds and an additional $98,000 in local matching funds (contributed by the <br /> Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, as well as the County) for eligible housing <br /> activities. These activities included acquisition of rental properties to be preserved for low- <br /> income renters, provision of down payment assistance for low-income homebuyers, <br /> rehabilitation of affordable rental units, and provision of tenant-based rental assistance. <br /> Orange County must hold a public hearing to obtain public comments and feedback on the <br /> Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) during the public comment period from <br /> March 16 through March 31, 2021. The CAPER is available electronically at: <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenterNiew/l 5049/2019-CAPER-DRAFT <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Fowler to <br /> open the public hearing. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS: <br /> Riley J. Ruske said the BOCC has previously expressed support for illegal alien <br /> immigration activities. He read the federal laws related to the consequences of supporting <br />