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3 <br /> 1 childcare slots, transportation is an issue. She said the OCPEH Leadership Team met last night, <br /> 2 and Danielle Butler provided data on SOHRAD, Housing Helpline, new landlords, etc., from the <br /> 3 beginning of the fiscal year. She said she appreciated seeing that data. <br /> 4 Earl McKee said he appreciates the calls and emails from residents about the revaluation. <br /> 5 He said they have been clear about the impact on their finances and their lives. He said it is his <br /> 6 hope that the Board will be able to stay as close as possible to the revenue neutral tax rate. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> 9 None. <br /> 10 <br /> 11 5. Public Hearings <br /> 12 a. Public Hearing on Draft HOME 2025-29 Consolidated Plan <br /> 13 The Board conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on the Draft 2025-29 <br /> 14 Consolidated Plan. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 BACKGROUND: The HOME Consortium Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative <br /> 17 (LGAHC) is made up of elected officials from all four (4) participating municipalities: Carrboro, <br /> 18 Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Orange County. The LGAHC reviews staff recommendations on <br /> 19 strategy and policy concerning HOME funding, and makes recommendations to the Boards and <br /> 20 Councils of each municipality for final approval. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions assess their affordable <br /> 23 housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, <br /> 24 place-based investment decisions. The Board of Commissioners is conducting this public hearing <br /> 25 on behalf of the HOME Consortium at the Southern Human Services Building (2501 Homestead <br /> 26 Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516)to receive public input about priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated <br /> 27 Plan. All members of the public are welcome, and Spanish interpretation will be provided. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Consultation and Citizen Participation. Through the Consolidated Plan (often called the <br /> 30 "Con Plan"), grantee jurisdictions engage the community, both in the process of <br /> 31 developing and reviewing the proposed plan, and as partners and stakeholders in the <br /> 32 implementation of programs from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's <br /> 33 (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD). By consulting and <br /> 34 collaborating with other public and private entities, grantees can align and coordinate <br /> 35 community development programs with a range of other plans, programs, and resources <br /> 36 to achieve greater impact. <br /> 37 The Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan, which may have a duration of between 3 <br /> 38 and 5 years, describes the jurisdiction's community development priorities and multiyear <br /> 39 goals based on an assessment of housing and community development needs, an <br /> 40 analysis of housing and economic market conditions and available resources. <br /> 41 The Annual Action Plan (AAP). The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual <br /> 42 Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific <br /> 43 federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs <br /> 44 and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. <br /> 45 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). In the CAPER, <br /> 46 grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the <br /> 47 prior year. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 The public comment period on the Draft 2025-29 Consolidated Plan is open from May 7, 2025 to <br /> 50 June 7, 2025. Comments may be submitted in writing by mail or email, or by telephone to: <br /> 51 <br />