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i 1 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The default option for disposition of homes under the HMGP is demolition. Federal and state funds of approximately $30,000 were included in the approved grant to the County to cover the cost of demolition, landfilling of residual materials, and restoring the lots to a natural state. However, demolition is viewed by the County as an option of last resort. Staff understands from grant program administrators that should deconstruction be pursued, that grant moneys set aside for demolition costs can be used. On the other hand, staff has been told previously that federal and state grant funds cannot be used to pay for any cost associated with moving and reusing one or both homes. Recently, the County's consultants on this project approached state officials about reconsidering that stance in view of Orange County's specific circumstances, and received an indication that the state may be open to further discussion on this point. Staff will pursue that if the Board decides it wishes to consider the move/reuse option for one or both properties. Preliminary cost estimates for the various options are laid out in the accompanying staff memo. The Board will need to consider whether it would be willing to use County funds (such as park or affordable housing bonds) of as much as $140,000 - $170,000 to pay for the move, set up, and upfitting of both houses in new locations. The other three disposition options can be accomplished almost entirely within the amount of grant funds earmarked for that purpose. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) consider the options for disposition of.the two properties; 2) provide feedback regarding which option(s) is (are) preferred; and 3) identify any additional information the Board will need to help reach a decision at a subsequent Board meeting regarding the disposition of these two properties.