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Ms. McLendon asked how manufactured homes and mobile homes are <br /> defined since the terms are used interchangeably. <br /> Ms. Root noted the definitions in the key terms section of the draft plan: <br /> manufactured homes are built after June 15, 1976 while mobile homes were <br /> built prior to June 15, 1976. <br /> Ms. Mahaley asked if Orange County is working with ROC USA. They have <br /> created a resident-owned community in Asheboro, North Carolina <br /> Ms. Root confirmed that OCHCD is working with Carolina Common <br /> Enterprise, a ROC USA affiliate. Thomas Beckett of Carolina Common <br /> Enterprise presented at the Local Government Affordable Housing <br /> Collaborative as well as the Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition. <br /> Ms. Fisher asked Ms. Root to elaborate on the scope of the plan, the number <br /> of households the plan will target and if there are any barriers to accessing <br /> the resources highlighted in the plan such as criminal offenses. <br /> Ms. Root replied that the draft plan is a proactive countywide strategy that <br /> covers all county residents. Barriers such as incarceration history present <br /> major challenges to stable housing. The county seeks to create programs and <br /> policies that do not exclude people from housing. <br /> Ms. Mahaley noted that federal dollars can be limiting in this area. <br /> Ms. McLendon asked if there a deadline for submitting comments on the plan. <br /> Ms. Root noted that time can be allotted on at the October AHAB meeting <br /> agenda for more comments and questions. <br /> V. Fair Housing Presentation — Melvyn Blackwell, Civil Rights Specialist <br /> with Orange County Human Rights and Relations Department <br /> Mr. Blackwell gave a presentation reviewing the Fair Housing Act, common <br /> Fair Housing violations, and the process for filing a fair housing complaint. <br /> Individuals interested in filling fair housing complaints can contact Mr. <br /> Blackwell at 919-245-2487 or Human relations(a)orangecountync.gov. <br /> Complaints can also be filed online. <br /> Mr. Blackwell gave an overview of the Fair Housing Act and the federally <br /> protected classes. Orange County has an ordinance to protect additional <br /> classes: age (older than 40) and veteran status. <br /> Common Violations include making housing unavailable by refusing to rent or <br /> sell a home, eviction termination, or refusal to renew; different terms and <br /> conditions when negotiating a sale or rental, municipal services or during a <br /> tenancy; falsely representing availability and steering; failure to grant <br /> reasonable accommodations or allow reasonable modifications; <br /> Page 3 <br />