HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-15-2013 - 6bORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 15, 2013
SUBJECT: Orange County Community Development Block Grants
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections;
Housing, Human Rights and
Community Development
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Public Hearing Notice
Action Agenda
Item No. 6 -b
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) Yes
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig Benedict, 919 - 245 -2592
Tara Fikes, 919 - 245 -2490
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PURPOSE: To receive comments from the public regarding opportunities for Community
Development Block Grants (CDBG) Programs in Orange County in 2013.
BACKGROUND: Local governments provide notice to residents to afford them the opportunity
to comment on proposed uses of CDBG Funds. CDBG funds are for a variety of purposes
including, but not limited to, housing, economic development, infrastructure and planning. The
Board has conducted similar public hearings in the past related to the potential uses of CDBG
funds, including in October 2010.
Although Orange County has a specific long -range plan for housing, other activities and
programs are available for CDBG funding, such as the 2012 NC Tomorrow Grant Award from
the Community Investment and Assistance through the NC Department of Commerce.
In May 2010, a Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in
Orange County was developed and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). This document details the 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.
Each year, local communities are required to reassess the needs of the community. This public
hearing provides an opportunity for residents, public agencies and other interested parties to
provide input into the Annual Update.
In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices
have been placed in The Herald Sun and News of Orange and sent to local non - profit agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact with conducting the public hearing. An
future financial impacts are to be determined as proposals and specific requests and updates
come forward.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends that the Board receive
comments from the public as additional information.
Attachment 1
PUBLICATION INSTRUCTION: Please publish the following notice in the Special
Notice Section of the Classified Advertisements on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The
County seal should be placed above the announcement.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER
2501 Homestead Road,
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Hearing Notice — Orange County will hold a
public hearing to consider potential projects for which funding may be applied under the CDBG Housing,
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development programs. Suggestions for potential projects will be
solicited, both verbally and in writing, from all interested parties. The expected amount of CDBG funds will
be discussed along with the range of projects eligible under these programs and a review of previously
funded projects. The hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. on October 15, 2013, and will be held at Southern
Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Further information can be
obtained by contacting Donna Baker at 919 - 245 -2130. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services)
during the hearing should notify Donna Baker at 919 - 245 -2130 at least three days prior to the hearing that
will be attended.