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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 16, 2025 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 5-a <br /> SUBJECT: Public Hearing on 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) <br /> for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program <br /> DEPARTMENT: Housing <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Blake Rosser, Director, 919-245-2490 <br /> Report (CAPER) <br /> Presentation <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 /> 2024 CAPER period (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025), the County had available <br /> approximately $442,802.32 in HOME funds plus $96,636.28 matching funds (contributed by the <br /> Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, as well as the County) totaling $539,438.60 for <br /> eligible housing activities. The County spent$169,165.99 of these available funds on the provision <br /> 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 (September 5 — September 24, 2025) to Aaron <br /> Cohen, Community Development Manager, by email (acohen@orangecountync.gov), by mail <br /> (PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278) or by telephone (919-886-3574). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts associated with this item. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 3: HOUSING FOR ALL <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Allocate predictable funding sources to contribute or support adding to <br /> affordable housing stock. <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Address need and any policy barriers to increase access to emergency <br /> shelter beds and other low-barrier housing including eviction diversion. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1) open the public hearing and accept comments on the Consolidated Annual Performance <br /> Evaluation Report (CAPER); and <br /> 2) close the public hearing. <br /> No decisions are required. Members of the public may also submit any additional comments to <br /> the County through the methods noted above by September 24, 2025. <br />