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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: November 16, 2021 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 5-a <br /> SUBJECT: Public Hearing on 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for <br /> the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program <br /> DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community <br /> Development <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Corey Root, Director, Housing and <br /> Report (CAPER) Community Development, (919) 245- <br /> HOME Funding Timeline 2490 <br /> PURPOSE: To hold a public hearing on the draft Consolidated Annual Performance Report <br /> (CAPER) for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. <br /> BACKGROUND: Each year, Orange County reports on activities undertaken with funds from the <br /> U.S. 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 /> 2020 CAPER period (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021), the County disbursed approximately <br /> $200,000 in HOME funds and an additional $45,000 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 provision of down payment assistance for low-income <br /> homebuyers and provision of tenant-based rental assistance. <br /> Orange County must hold a public hearing to obtain residents' comments and feedback on the <br /> Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER). Members of the public may also submit <br /> comments during the public comment period (November 16— December 1, 2021) to Erika Brandt, <br /> Community Development Manager, by email (ebrandt(@orangecountync.gov), by mail (PO Box <br /> 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278) or by telephone (919-245-4331). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts anticipated with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br />