Minutes 06-07-2018 Budget Work Session

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6 Travis Myren said operationally, these programs will run alongside each other, and one may be on both lists at the same time. He said there may be some people who are ineligible to be on the federal waiting list, but can be on the local one. He resumed the presentation: o Housing Choice Voucher Program • 590 Total Vouchers Utilized in FY2017-18 ■ Includes 16 Homeless Individuals through Homeless Preference o Landlord Recruitment • Two briefings for Landlords to Increase the Supply of Rental Units Available for Voucher Holders o Resident Engagement ■ Two Resident Engagements Workshops ■ Two Summer Camps for Children of Voucher Holders Sherrill Hampton said spring break camps were a success, but not sustainable in the summer, and so the department is partnering with BBT to host three events this summer: HUD Strong Families Initiatives Family Fun Day, an event with the justice department and other partners focused on family reunification; an educational field trip; and a math and reading refresher camp. • Community Development Division o Federal HOME Grant ■ $289,693 Grant Funds ■ $13,306 Program Income ■ $65,181 Local Match o Urgent Repair Realignment • $160,000 Balance ■ Add $40,000 for FY18-19 ■ $200,000 Available o Single Family Rehabilitation Program Realignment ■ $293,000 Balance Commissioner Rich asked if the County restricts itself as to when to use these funds. Sherrill Hampton said this is a multi-year account that rolls forward each year. She said the number of inspectors has increased, and the single-family program will be beefed up to include more. She said guidelines are forthcoming. She said the average rehab amount for a single-family rehab has been increased up to $75,000, which is based on the need that staff has found. Commissioner Marcoplos asked if there are barriers to the County being able to ramp up with these repairs. Sherrill Hampton said the barriers are limited staff capacity; advertising to residents what the department is doing; having contractors come into the program. Commissioner Marcoplos asked if staff has considered partnering with Meals on Wheels as a way to advertise and promote these programs. Sherrill Hampton staff wants to work on the wait list first, as there are 30 urgent repairs waiting, and over 60 on the general waiting list. She said roof repairs are some of the most expensive. Chair Dorosin said the Sheriff's Department also has a repair program for items such as ramps, etc.