HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-02-2010 - 5aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 2, 2010
Action Agenda
Item No. ~ - q.
SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Housing Plan
DEPARTMENT: Housing/Community Dev. PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) Yes
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
_FY 2009-2010 HOME Program Application Tara L. Fikes, 245-2490
PURPOSE: To receive comments from the public regarding the housing and non-housing
needs to be included in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Housing Plan for Housing and Community
Development Programs in Orange County and proposed uses of 2010-2011 HOME funds.
BACKGROUND: The Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs
in Orange County is a five-year document required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) for all communities receiving HOME funds and Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds (Chapel Hill). The Plan details housing
needs of very low income, low income and moderate-income families and special population
groups in addition to outlining the strategies and plans for addressing those needs.
Additionally, the Consolidated Housing Plan can serve as the foundation for the development of
along-range, strategic affordable housing plan for Orange County. The last Plan was
completed in May 2005 for the years 2005 - 2009, thus a new plan is needed for the upcoming
five-year period (2010 - 2014). The plan must be submitted to HUD by May 14, 2010.
Prior to submission of a new five year plan, a public hearing is must be held that provides an
opportunity for citizens, public agencies and other interested parties to provide input into the
Consolidated Housing Plan. Particularly, input is desired regarding the housing needs in the
community and suggestions for addressing the identified needs.
In addition, the public is asked to comment on proposed uses of approximately $733,100 in
2010-2011 HOME funds. Eligible HOME Program activities include: acquisition; new
construction; housing rehabilitation; and rental assistance. An application form has been
designed for agencies interested in accessing HOME funds for local housing projects. A copy
of the application is attached to this abstract for information. The deadline for completing this
application form is March 1, 2010. The HOME Program Review Committee will then review the
applications received and make recommendations regarding funding for consideration by the
local elected officials in late April 2010.
In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices
have been placed in the Chapel Hill Herald and sent to local non-profit agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from
the public as additional information.
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Town of Chapel Hill
Community Development Block Grant Program
and
Orange County HOME Consortium
HOME Program
2010-2011
Application for funding for
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
For grant year beginning July 1, 2010
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GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH FORM?
This form is to apply for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME funds for
construction projects. There is a separate application for non-construction projects. Construction
projects include:
• New housing construction
• Housing rehabilitation
• Commercial construction or rehabilitation
• Construction or improvement of public facilities
• Infrastructure development/site improvements
• Predevelopment costs
• Property acquisition
CDBG or HOME?
There is some overlap of the programs-here are a few guidelines:
• CDBG assistance is limited to projects within the Town of Chapel Hill "Extra-Territorial
Jurisdiction" (ETJ);
• HOME funds may be used anywhere in Orange County (Chapel Hill, Carrboro,
Hillsborough or Orange County);
• Non-Housing projects -CDBG only;
• New housing construction -HOME only (except for designated Community Based
Development Organizations which may use CDBG funds for new housing construction in
Chapel Hill).
Please see Attachment 1 for more information about the Community Development Block Grant and
HOME Programs. If in doubt, please contact Town of Chapel Hill or Orange County staff.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
CDBG applicants must be:
• Non-profit agencies with a primary purpose of providing housing, human services, or
economic development services; or
• Local government.
HOME applicants must be:
Non-profit agencies or for-profit corporations applying through a member government; or
Consortium member governments.
"Non-profit" means having a SOlc(3) tax exemption notice from the IRS. All applicants must
demonstrate a track record of continuous, active, and relevant operation for at least two years.
INCOME ELIGIBILITY
In general, all projects must benefit persons with household income below 80% of area median income
adjusted for family size. Please see Attachment 2 for current income limits.
GRANT PERIOD
The funding period begins on July 1, 2010. Costs incurred before that date and any costs incurred before
a Performance/Development Agreement has been executed cannot be reimbursed.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR,CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS .
Construction projects must comply with federal rules for: environmental review; "Davis Bacon" wage
rates; real property acquisition; contract procurement; equal employment opportunity; lead-based paint;.
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fair housing; conflict of interest; and (for large projects) HUD Section 3 economic opportunity. Please
also note that the intention to use federal funds for a project triggers federal acquisition and relocation
regulations affecting real estate purchase.
PROJECT REPORTING AND MONITORING
Recipients of CDBG and HOME funds are required to submit written progress reports to the funding
agency on a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on the nature and phase of the project. Required
information may include: progress toward achieving performance goals; description of
activities/challenges; revisions of timelines budgets; and other relevant information. Information may
also be required about marketing activities, program income, and the home buyers and/or tenants of
assisted projects.
Funded projects will be monitored for progress and performance, financial and administrative
management, and compliance with the terms of Performance/Development Agreements. Monitoring may
involve site and/or office visit(s).
INVALID APPLICATIONS
Applications maybe rejected without evaluation. Reasons may include:
1) Program not clearly eligible according to CDBG/HOME regulations;
2) Applicant has demonstrated poor past performance in carrying out government-funded
programs, or complying with federal regulations;
3) Applicant fails to provide financial audit or other required information; and
4) Incomplete applications - e.g. incomplete or missing sections.
PROJECT EVALUATION & FUNDS ALLOCATION
CDBG applications will be reviewed by Town of Chapel Hill staff and the recommendation for funding
will be approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council. HOME applications will be reviewed by the HOME
Program Review Committee consisting of an elected official and staff person from each participating
jurisdiction, and approved by the governing bodies of Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and
Hillsborough. Applications for both programs will be evaluated based on how well the proposed projects
fulfill the priorities in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (see Attachment 3), whether they meet one or more
of the three National Objectives (CDBG only), the quality of the proposal, and the capacity of the agency.
In addition, the Town and County will seek citizen input through public hearings. See Attachment 4 for
a tentative schedule for development of the Community Development and HOME Program plans.
Applicants should understand that this is a competitive .application process for limited funding.
There may be applications for projects that satisfy many of the evaluation criteria but are not
funded. Successful applications may be funded for less than the amount requested.
**Please note that Attachment 3 provides the priorities and objectives from the 5-Year Consolidated Plan
of 2005-2010. There is currently a process underway to develop the 5-Year Consolidated Plan for 2010-
2015, which may contain new priorities and objectives.
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DETAILED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit original and one copy of the full application by 5:00 PM on Monday March 1, 2010.
CDBG Applications may be submitted by hand at the Chapel Hill Planning Department, Chapel
Hill Town Hall, Third Floor, or by mail to:
Loryn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager
Town of Chapel Hill
405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
HOME Applications may be submitted by hand at the Housing and Community Development
Office, Orange County Richard L. Whiffed Human Services Center, First Floor, or by mail to:
Dr. Tara Fikes, Director
Orange County Housing and Community Development
P.O. Box 8181
300 West Tryon Street
Hillsborough, NC, 27278
• Electronic submission is not acceptable-please do not email or fax applications.
• Complete each question directly on the application form. Attachments should only be used to
provide supplemental information. The application form can be downloaded from the Town of
Chapel Hill or Orange County websites: (http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index asp~nid=344;
http://www.co.orange.nc.us/housing/index asp ).
• Please clasp or clip application sheets together; do not use binders, covers or staples.
• Please read all questions and instructions carefully. The care that goes into accurately and
informatively completing this application is evidence of your agency's ability to manage the
complexities of CDBG and HOME program requirements.
If you have questions about the eligibility of an activity or about the application please contact:
o For CDBG, Ms. Clark at 968-2728, lclark a,townofchapelhill.org
o For HOME, Ms. Fikes at 245-2490, tfikes ,co.orange.nc.us
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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
WITH THIS APPLICATION
APPLICATION
You must provide an ORIGINAL plus ONE Copy of the application, which consists of the
following sections:
^ Section I: Applicant Information
^ Section II: Project Description (including location and site maps)
^ Section III: Project Budget and Pro-forma
^ Section IV: Agency Description
^ Section V: Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
OTHER REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Please provide one copy of each of the following documents:
^ Current list of Board of Directors. Include addresses, phone numbers, terms, and
relevant affiliations
^ Minutes of Board of Directors meeting authorizing the submittal of this
application
Please provide one copy of each of the following documents unless they are already on file
with the Town or County (please check Town/County staff to ensure documents are on file):
^ Current Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
^ IRS tax determination letter (501(C)(3)
^ Most recent independent audit (including management letter if issued)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AFTER AWARD
Before signing Performance/Development Agreements with the Town/County, the funded
agency must provide the following documents unless they are already on file with the Town or
County (please check Town/County staff to ensure documents are on file):
^ Personnel policies
^ Financial management procedures
^ Procurement policy
^ Conflict of interest policy
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Town of Chapel Hill CDBG Program
Orange County HOME Program
Application for Funding for a
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
This is an application for: ^CDBG ^HOME ^ Both
Project Name:
Total Funds Requested:
Proposed Use of Funds Requested:
Total Project Cost:
SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant's Legal Name:
Agency Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone Number:
Contact Person:
Title:
Telephone Number: E-mail:
Fax Number:
To the best of my knowledge and belief all information and data in this application are true and
current. The document has been duly authorized by the governing board of the applicant.
Signature:
Board Chairperson/Department Head
Date
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SECTION II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
II.A. Project Name:
II.B. Project Location:
II.C. Type of Activity:
^ Acquisition (for rental or homeownership)
^ Predevelopment costs
^ Infrastructure/site improvements
^ New construction for homeownership (HOME only)
^ New construction for rental (HOME only)
^ Public facility or improvement (CDBG only)
^ Commercial property construction/rehabilitation (CDBG only)
^ Other (specify):
^ Owner-occupied rehabilitation
^ Rental rehabilitation
^ Emergency shelter
^ Transitional housing `
^ Supportive housing
II.D. Project Description. Provide a general overview of your project, including what you are planning to
produce, your target client group, and how you plan to carry out the project.
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II.E Project Details. Please provide the information requested below (feel free to add additional lines where
necessary). Where the question is not applicable or no infornation is available, insert NJA.
Site
1. Please attach the following:
^ Site map showing lot boundaries, location of structure(s), and other site features
^ General location map (at least 'h mile radius)
2. Size of development site: acres
Property Acquisition
1. Has agency acquired real properly in order to carry out the project, or is property acquisition planned?
2. Has property owner been informed of your intention to use federal funds for this project? If so,
attach letter (sample property acquisition letters are available from staff).
3. Is the property currently occupied? If so, attach a description of your plan to relocate tenants in
accordance with the Uniform Relocation Act (contact appropriate staff if you have questions about the
URA).
Construction Detail
1. How many units will be newly constructed? Rehabilitated?
2. What is the square footage of each unit? Number of bedrooms baths?
3. Will project participate in an energy efficiency program (e.g. Energy Star)? If yes, please provide
details:
4. How many units will have full ADA accessibility? Please provide details:
5. Please attach the following:
^ Floor plan(s)
^ Elevation (s)
6. For rehabilitation projects, describe your lead-based paint abatement plan for property built before 1978:
7. How many households will have direct access to improved infrastructure? Please describe:
8. Is the proposed project located in a designated Neighborhood Conservation District (Neighborhood
Conservation District -Chapel Hill projects only)? If yes, is applicant fully informed of the NCD
guidelines?
Affordability Marketing & Supportive Services
1. Describe any methods to ensure long-term affordability of housing units, including subsidy recapture,
equity sharing, deed restrictions, etc.:
2. What are the proposed rents (include utility costs) or sales prices for completed units?
3. Explain your process for marketing to ensure an adequate pool ofincome-eligible renters or buyers: _
4. If supportive services will be coordinated with the project, please describe:
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II.F. Timetable.
^ Attach a detailed and realistic timetable showing when each work task will be completed (e.g.,
planning, obtaining financing commitments, design, environmental review, bidding, loan closing, key
milestones in construction, marketing, final inspection, occupancy, etc.).
CDBG-funded projects:
• For large-scale projects receiving funding for infrastructure/site improvements, your timetable should
reflect an expectation of completing construction by December 2010;
• For other types of projects, construction should be completed by December 2009.
HOME-funded projects: the project must be completed by June 2012.
II.G. Project Staff. Please provide names of staff that will be involved in project and describe their
responsibilities in the project (optional: attach resumes and/or job descriptions)
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II.G. Client Demographics. Please complete the following tables to the best of your ability. Show actual or
estimated numbers of beneficiaries, not percentages, in each category. In general you should count households as
the beneficiaries for housing programs and persons for non-housing programs. Please see Attachment 2 for the
current income limits for the Chatham-Durham-Orange MSA.
Income Grou Number of Beneficiaries
<30% of area median income AMI
31-50% of AMI
51-80% of AMI
>80% of AMI*
TOTAL
Special Needs Beneficiaries (if aanlicable)
Cate or Number of Beneficiaries
Elderl (over 60
Disabled not elderl
Homeless
Peo le with HIV/AIDS
C"nRf Area Renefit Activities only (Infrastructure. Public Facilities)*
Street Census
Tract Block Group Totai
Persons #LMI
Persons
* If assistance is needed, please contact CD or HOME staff
Note: Activites may benefit individuals and/or geographic areas. You may fill out one or more of these
tables, as appropriate.
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SECTION III: PROJECT BUDGET AND FUNDING
III.A. Project Budget.
^ Attach a detailed project budget showing all sources and uses of funds. Attach funding
commitment letters where available or copies of funding applications you have submitted.
IILB. Terms of Project Funding. Specify the requested terms of your funding request:
CDBG: ^ Grant ^Loan
HOME: ^ Grant ^Loan
Provide any details about the nature of your funding request:
IILC. Pro-Forma (rental property only)
^ If you are developing property for rent, attach a 20-year pro-forma showing estimated income,
expenses, net operating income, debt service, and cash flow.
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SECTION Iv: AGENCY DESCRIPTION
If you have ~xot received CDBG or 1`~OME fundi~ag in the past three (3) years, please provide the following
information. Agencies that have been funded in the past three (3) years and member goveniments carrying out
projects entirely with their own staff may omit this section.
IV.A. Organization
1. What is your organization mission statement?
2. Incorporation date (Month and Year)?
3. Estimated Total Agency Budget for FY 2009: $ _
4. Total number of agency staff (full time equivalents)
IV.B. Agency Track Record
Please describe your agency's experience and ability to carry out the proposed project (this may include your past
achievements in carrying out similar projects, experience of key staff, collaborative relationships with other
agencies, or any other features relating to agency capacity that you consider relevant):
IV.C. Board of Directors
1. How many Board members should you have according to your by-laws?
2. How many do you actually have at this date?
3. How often does your Board meet?
4. What was. the actual attendance at each of the last three regular Board meetings?
5. Have you failed to reach a quorum at any Board meetings in the last 12 months?
6. What efforts do you make to ensure that your Board represents the community it serves?
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SECTION V: DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Are any of the Board Members or employees of the agency which will be carrying out this project, or members of
their immediate families, or their business associates:
a) Employees of or closely related to employees of the Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County, Carrboro or
Hillsborough YES ^ NO ^
b) Members of or closely related to members of the governing bodies of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough
or Orange County? YES ^ NO ^
c) Current or future beneficiaries of the project for which funds are requested: YES ^ NO ^
d) Paid providers of goods or services to the project or having other financial interest in the project:
YES ^ NO ^
If you have answered YES to any question, please attach a full explanation. The existence of a potential conflict
of interest does not necessarily make the project ineligible for funding, but the existence of an undisclosed conflict
may result in the termination of any grant awarded.
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Attachment 1
National Objectives of Community Development Legislation
(Community Development Block Grant Program)
The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is the "...development of
viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunity, principally for persons of low and moderate-income." (Housing and Community Development Act of
1974)
Chapel Hill must certify that its overall program carries out this primary objective. In addition, each Community
Development Block Grant activity must:
1. Benefit low- or moderate-income persons (80% of median income and below);
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or
3. Treat urgent needs posing an immediate threat to public health and welfare.
Eligible activities for Community Development Block Grant funding include:
• acquisition of property
• disposition of property
• public facilities and improvements
• clearance, demolition and removal of buildings
• site improvements
• some public services (subject to a cap)
• relocation
• housing rehabilitation, preservation and code enforcement
• economic development activities
• planning and administrative costs (subject to a cap)
Activities that are generally not eligible include:
• buildings used for the general conduct of government
• new housing construction (allowed in special circumstances)
• general government expense
• political activities
• purchase of equipment and personal property
• operating and maintenance expenses
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Attachment 1
The HOME Program
In 1990, Congress enacted the HOME Investment Partnerships Act, better known as the HOME
Program, in an effort to provide a new approach to housing assistance at the federal level. This
federal housing block grant would afford state and local governments the flexibility to find a wide
range of housing activities through creative and unique housing partnerships among states and
localities, private industry, and nonprofit organizations.
Each housing activity must fall in line with the following goals of the HOME Program:
1. To expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing, with emphasis on rental housing, for
very low- and low-income citizens;
2. To strengthen the abilities of state and local governments to design and implement strategies for achieving
adequate supplies of decent affordable housing; and
3. To encourage public, private and nonprofit partnerships in addressing housing needs.
Eligible activities for HOME Program funding include:
• Acquisition of property (including assistance to homebuyers);
• New construction;
• Reconstruction;
• Conversions;
• Moderate rehabilitation of non-luxury housing with suitable amenities;
• Tenant-based rental assistance;
• Relocation of displaced persons, families, businesses, or organizations;
• Site improvements, acquisition of vacant land and demolition (under special conditions);
• Project soft costs;
• Administration /planning (for qualified Community Housing Development Organizations); and
• Operating expenses for community housing development organizations.
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Attachment 2
FY 2008 Income Limits
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area
(Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties)
.Household
Size 80% of
Median 50% of
Median 30% of
Median
1 $39, 950 $24, 950 $15, 000
2 ` $45, 650 $28, 50.0.:. $17,100
3 $51,350 $32,100 $19,250
4 $57,050 $35,650 $21,400
5 $61,600 $38,500 $23,100
6 $`66,200 $41;350 $24,800
7 $70,750 $44,200 $26,550
8 $75,300 $47,050 $ .28.,250
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Website: http://www.huduser.org/datasets/il/i107/index.html
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Attachment 3
Summary of Goals, Priorities and Output Indicators from Housing and Community
Development Plan for 2005-2010 for Orange County, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and
Hillsborough
**Please note that Attachment 3 provides the priorities and objectives from the 5-Year Consolidated Plan of 2005-
2010. There is currently a process underway to develop the 5-Year Consolidated Plan for 2010-2015, which may
contain new priorities and objectives.
Goal i -Decent and Affordable Housin for Lower-Income Households
Priori 1.1-Low income (< 80~.AMI homeowners that live in substandard housin
Strategies: - Continue to fund urgent repairs for qualified units
- Continue to fund substantial rehabilitation for qualified units
- Continue to incorporate handicap, weatherization and lead-based paint improvements into
all substantial rehabilitations
Output Indicators: - 25 substantially rehabilitated units (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
- 50 units with ur ent re airs (Oran e Count
Priori 1.2 -Low income renters <60%AMI that live in substandard housin
Strategies: - Continue to fund the rehabilitation of existing rental housing units
- Monitor and enforce rent and property standards for completed projects
- Leverage existing Town and County resources by utilizing the federal low income tax
credit, HUD Section 202 and 811, and other programs to construct new rental housing
- Provide educational opportunities related to fair housing, tenant rights, etc.
- Continue to dialogue with the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill on issues that
affect affordable rental o ortunities in the area
Output Indicators: - 50 additional affordable rental units (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
- 201ow income renters receive HOME funded rental assistance for up to 2 years each
(Orange County)
- 100 units of renovated public housing (Chapel Hill)
- 150 units of refurbished ublic housin Cha el Hill
Priority 1.3 -Low income (<80%AMI) homeowners that do not have indoor plumbing or adequate connections to
existin ublic water and sewers stems
Strategies: - Continue to fund the connection of lower income homeowners to existing water and sewer
facilities.
- Continue to fund the construction of com lete indoor lumbin facilities
Output Indicators: - 100% of all County residents have adequate indoor plumbing (Orange County/Chapel
Hill
Priori 1.4 -Low-income renters (<80%AMI that are otential homebu ers
Strategies: - Provide down-payment and closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers
- Provide homebuyer education and counseling with an emphasis on credit
- Provide acquisition, infrastructure, predevelopment and/or construction funding to eligible
non-profits and for-profits to develop affordable housing opportunities
- Establish homeownershi ro ram to assist existin Section 8 reci Tents
Ou ut Indicators: - 75 additional lower income homebu ers (Oran e County/Cha el Hill
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Priori 1.5 -Eliminate barriers to a ordable housin
Strategies: - Challenge and encourage non-profit and for-profit affordable housing providers to share
resources and collaborate
- Seek legislation that would require all local governments to require new residential and
commercial developers in the County and Towns seeking zoning approval and/or permits
to contain at least 15% affordable units in residential projects
- Declare 2006 "The Year of Affordable Housing" and implement a public education that
defines affordable housing
- Utilize equity sharing and community land trust concepts to limit the dramatic escalation
of housin costs
Output Indicators: - 100 units of new affordable housing in mixed income developments (Orange
County/Chapel Hill)
- Increased awareness of barriers to affordable housin (Oran e Coun /Cha el Hill)
final 2 -Provide Housing and Services for Populations with Special Needs
Priori 2.1 -Service-enriched transitional housin or homeless ersons with s ecial needs
Strategies: - Promote and make public service funds available to homeless agencies that operate
emergency shelters
- Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing
(SRO's, group homes) that is service-enriched
- Continue to strengthen partnership with the local Continuum of Care
- Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop
transitional housin
Output Indicators: - Provide financial assistance to support the construction of a residential center for homeless
men Oran a Coun /Cha el Hill
Priority 2.2 -Continuum of services for special populations including alder adults, disabled, mentally ill, persons
with AIDS and at-risk outh
Strategies: - Promote and make public service funds available to agencies that serve identified special
populations
- Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing
(SRO's, group homes) that is service-enriched
- Continue to strengthen partnership with local service providers
- Support applications for federal supportive housing funds
- Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop
ermanent housin for those with s ecial needs
Output Indicators: - 20 additional permanent housing units for those with special needs (Orange County)
- Provide communi services to 100 area outh (Cha el Hill)
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Priority 3.1-Promote revitalization in selected Chapel Hill neighborhoods and economic development in general
throw bout the Coun
Strategies: - Strengthen partnerships with neighborhood associations (community pride, education,
family services, etc.)
- Work with neighborhoods to design and implement specific beautification strategies,
including neighborhood cleanups
- .Promote recreational opportunities for area youth
- Prioritize one to two nei hborhoods located in Cha el Hill and develo revitalization
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plans accordingly
- Concentrate Town funding in selected neighborhoods to create maximum impact.
Programs may include redevelopment activities, CHDO Development-Infill and various
rehabilitation programs.
- Build community capacity and better coordinate neighborhood services through the
regular dissemination of information. Examples may include Community Development
Day workshops, self-help workshops, activity updates, etc.
- Continue to work with area Chambers of Commerce and others to promote the economic
development of the community
- Coordinate effort of various Town departments to concentrate resources into selected
nei hborhoods
Output Indicators: - Development of a small area plan for the Rogers Road Neighborhood and a Neighborhood
Conservation District for the Pine Knolls neighborhood (Chapel Hill)
- Promote county wide partnerships that are dedicated to the economic development of the
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Attachment 4
Tentative Schedule for Development of the 2009-2010
CDBG & HOME Program Plans
February 3, 2009 Orange County Affordable Housing Needs
Public Hearin
Februa 4, 2009 Town of Cha el Hill Public Forum
Februa 27, 2009 Deadline for submission of a lications
March 23, 2009 Second Town of Chapel Hill Public Forum
Preliminary Community Development and
HOME Pro ram Plans
Apri127. 2009 Chapel Hill Town Council Consideration of
Community Development and HOME
Program Plans and a Consolidated Plan
Annual U date;
May 5 Orange County Board of Commissioners and
Carrboro Board of Aldermen Consideration
of a HOME Program and Consolidated Plan
Annual U date
May 11, 2009 Hillsborough Board of Commissioners
Consideration of a HOME Program Plan and
Consolidated Plan U date
Ma 15, 2009 Deadline for submittin Plan to HUD
This schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Town or County website for updates.
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