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38 <br /> Blake Rosser answered that it was meant to create a community voice for Orange County <br /> residents to guide County Commissioners on affordable housing needs. <br /> Commissioner Carter asked which board examines housing gaps over time. <br /> Blake Rosser said none of the boards do currently, though the AHAB could if directed. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked which boards looked at the $5 million CIP funds for <br /> affordable housing. <br /> Blake Rosser said the CAPER mentions the CIP funds because they are an available <br /> community resource. He explained that the purpose of the CAPER is to summarize all the <br /> information about all the resources available in order to strategically decide where HOME Funds <br /> should be invested. <br /> Slide#3 <br /> Local / / <br /> Housing Collaborative <br /> Local• ar HOME Consortium <br /> • Made • of one • official from <br /> HOME Consortiuma . total) <br /> • Oversees federal / program planning, <br /> spending ■ reporting <br /> • Recommends Annual Action ' ' ' ' and <br /> Consolidated • BOCC <br /> • Mandated by - a of ■ <br /> Urban Development <br /> Aaron Rimmler-CohenURANUE COUNTY <br /> Community Development Manager Q HOUSING DEPARTMENT <br /> acohen@orangecountync.gov <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if this group could include people who are not elected <br /> officials. <br /> Blake Rosser said that 4 elected officials are required per the Interlocal Agreement that <br /> created this board. <br /> Commissioner Greene provided historical context, explaining the elected official <br /> composition exists because HOME funding goes to the county but can be distributed to <br /> municipalities, requiring representation from each government. She distinguished this from CDBG <br /> money going only to municipalities. <br />