HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 04-02-2019 4-c - Community Development Week Proclamation 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 2, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-c
SUBJECT: Community Development Week Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Sherrill Hampton, Director, Housing and
Community Development, 919-245-
2492
PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation designating April 22-26, 2019 as Community
Development Week in Orange County, North Carolina.
BACKGROUND: The week of April 22-26, 2019 is designated as National Community
Development Week. Its purpose is to showcase the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs, which are both
administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Since 1975,
the CDBG Program has been an important source of funding for communities to address a
broad array of affordable housing and community and economic development needs. The
HOME Program, since 1992, has provided funding to local communities to create or retain
affordable housing for low-income households.
The theme for this year's National Community Development Week is "CDBG and HOME Make
Communities Better Places to Live and Work."
In recognition of National Community Development Week, Orange County's Department of
Housing and Community Development will co-sponsor a National Community Development
Week exhibit at the Orange County Main Library, Carrboro Branch Library and the Chapel Hill
Public Library to showcase books that touch on the many facets of community development.
Books will range from the landmark The Power Broker, by Robert A. Caro to P.E. Moskowitz's
recent How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood. In
addition, the Housing and Community Development Department will host other activities during
the week, including posting stories on the County's Website showcasing the applicable work of
the County's various community partners, etc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the consideration of the
proclamation.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
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• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or
ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic
status.
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation
and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
WHEREAS, the week of April 22-26, 2019 has been designated as National
Community Development Week to recognize and celebrate the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program; and
WHEREAS, the theme for the 2019 National Community Development Week is "CDBG
and HOME Make Communities Better Places to Live and Work"; and
WHEREAS, for the past 44 years, the CDBG Program has provided annual funding
and flexibility to local communities to provide safe, decent and affordable
housing, a suitable living environment and affordable housing
opportunities to low and moderate income persons and families; and
WHEREAS, for the past 27 years, the HOME program has provided funding to local
communities to create and preserve safe, decent and affordable housing
for low income persons and families; and
WHEREAS, last year the Orange County HOME Consortium, consisting of Orange
County and the towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, received
a total of $401,340 in HOME funds that were used for second mortgage
assistance, acquisition of affordable rental housing and tenant-based
rental assistance; and
WHEREAS, every $1.00 of HOME grant funding leverages more than $4.00 in other
funding to help further expand the critically-needed supply of affordable
housing;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County, North
Carolina, do hereby proclaim April 22-26, 2019 as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WEEK and commend this observance to all Orange County residents.
This the 2nd day of April 2019.
Penny Rich, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners