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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 05-04-2021; 8-i - Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Revision in the Resolution Adopted May 5, 2016 Which Authorized the Orange County FY 2016-2017 HOME Program Design 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 4, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 8-i SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Revision in the Resolution Adopted May 5, 2016 Which Authorized the Orange County FY 2016-2017 HOME Program Design DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Attachment 1: Approved Resolution Emila Sutton, Director, Housing and Authorizing the Orange Community Development, (919) 245- County FY 2016-2017 2490 HOME Program Design Attachment 2: Resolution Authorizing a Revision in the Resolution Adopted May 5, 2016 Which Authorized the Orange County FY 2016-2017 HOME Program Design (Mark-up Version) Attachment 3: Resolution Authorizing a Revision in the Resolution Adopted May 5, 2016 Which Authorized the Orange County FY 2016-2017 HOME Program Design (Clean Version) PURPOSE: To approve a revision in the resolution adopted May 5, 2016 which authorized the Orange County FY 2016-2017 HOME Program Design. BACKGROUND: The resolution to approve the project activities for the 2016-2017 HOME Program, adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on May 5, 2016, included the approval of $114,655 to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department to be used for housing rehabilitation for homeowners earning no more than 80% of the area median income (Attachment 1). Since the award was made in 2016, these funds have never been used. As such, the Housing and Community Development Department requests that the Board reallocate the funds for tenant- based rental assistance through the Rapid Rehousing program operated by the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH). The need for assistance for low-income renters has 2 consistently been identified by residents, elected officials, service providers, and housing practitioners as a high priority need in Orange County. The OCPEH Rapid Rehousing program follows an evidence-based, best practice model to provide a flexible mix, depending on household needs, of short- to mid-term rental assistance and housing case management to extremely low-income households experiencing homelessness in order to help these households access and maintain stable and affordable housing. Since its launch in May 2020, the Rapid Rehousing program has assisted 26 households who were previously experiencing homelessness and disbursed more than $117,000 in direct rent and security deposit assistance. The Housing and Community Development Department requests that the resolution authorizing the Orange County FY 2016-2017 HOME Program Design be amended to remove the language allocating $114,655 to Orange County for housing rehabilitation and inserting the following language (Attachment 2 (Markup Version and Attachment 3 (Clean Version)): "Funds would be allocated to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department for tenant-based rental assistance. This program will provide tenant-based rental assistance to Orange County renters earning less than 80% of the area median income." FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no negative financial impact to the County. Approving the updated resolution will allow HOME funds from FY 2016-2017 to be fully utilized to address the most pressing housing needs in the County. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts applicable to this item. Before implementation, all proposed HOME projects will undergo Environmental Review according to HUD requirements. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution (Attachment 3) authorizing a revision in the resolution adopted May 5, 2016 which authorized the Orange County FY 2016-2017 HOME Program Design. RES-2016-038 �J b ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2016-2017 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN BE IT RESOLVED, by the Orange County Board of Commissioners as a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium approves the following activities for the 2016-2017 HOME Program. Homeownership Assistance Funds will be allocated to Orange County Habitat for Humanity to provide deferred payment zero interest second mortgages for twelve (12) homes in the Fairview community in Hillsborough and the Tinnin Woods subdivision in Efland-Cheeks Township. Homes will be sold to households earning between 30 percent and 65 percent of the area median income. (Requested Amount: $285,000) $285,000 Housing Rehabilitation Funds would be allocated to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to provide critical repairs, accessibility modifications, and home performance upgrades to low-income homeowners throughout Orange County earning less than 80% of the area median income. (Requested amount: $50,000) $50,000 Funds will be allocated to the Orange County Housing, Human Rights and Community Development Department for housing rehabilitation. This program will provide rehabilitation to owner-occupied homeowners throughout Orange County earning less than 80% of the area median income. (Requested amount: $114,655) $114,655 Program Administration $30,854 TOTAL FY 2016-2017 HOME PROGRAM FUNDS $480,509 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the County to act in connection with the submission of the Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan and to provide such additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This the aYk ay 2016 Earl McKee, Chair l? Orange County Board of Commissioners ^$o �f¢ �xrahs' SEAL 4 RES-2021-026 Attachment 2 (Mark-up Version) ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2016-2017 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN BE IT RESOLVED,by the Orange County Board of Commissioners as the governing board for Orange County, the lead entity of the Orange County HOME Consortium, that the Consortium approves the following amendment to activities for the 2016-2017 HOME Program. Homeownership Assistance Funds will be allocated to Orange County Habitat for Humanity to provide deferred payment zero interest second mortgages for twelve (12)homes in the Fairview community in Hillsborough and the Tinnin Woods subdivision in Efland-Cheeks Township. Homes will be sold to households earning between 30 percent and 65 percent of the area median income. (Requested Amount: $285,000) $285,000 Housing Rehabilitation Funds would be allocated to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to provide critical repairs, accessibility modifications, and home performance upgrades to low-income homeowners throughout Orange County earning less than 80% of the area median income. (Requested amount: $50,000) $50,000 Development Department for-housing rvhabilitmion. This program will provide whabilita4ion to owner eeeepied homeowners t4oughout Orange County eaming less than Yti*ds will be alleeated to the Orange GotifAy Housing, Human Rights and Community of the area- oa Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Funds would be allocated to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department for tenant-based rental assistance. This program will provide tenant-based rental assistance to Orange County renters earning less than 80% of the area median income. (Requested amount: $114,655) $114,655 Program Administration $30,854 TOTAL FY 2016-2017 HOME PROGRAM FUNDS $480,509 This the day of May 2021. Renee Price, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners SEAL 5 RES-2021-026 Attachment 3 (Clean Version) ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2016-2017 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN BE IT RESOLVED,by the Orange County Board of Commissioners as the governing board for Orange County, the lead entity of the Orange County HOME Consortium, that the Consortium approves the following amendment to activities for the 2016-2017 HOME Program. Homeownership Assistance Funds will be allocated to Orange County Habitat for Humanity to provide deferred payment zero interest second mortgages for twelve (12)homes in the Fairview community in Hillsborough and the Tinnin Woods subdivision in Efland-Cheeks Township. Homes will be sold to households earning between 30 percent and 65 percent of the area median income. (Requested Amount: $285,000) $285,000 Housing Rehabilitation Funds would be allocated to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to provide critical repairs, accessibility modifications, and home performance upgrades to low-income homeowners throughout Orange County earning less than 80% of the area median income. (Requested amount: $50,000) $50,000 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Funds would be allocated to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department for tenant-based rental assistance. This program will provide tenant-based rental assistance to Orange County renters earning less than 80% of the area median income. (Requested amount: $114,655) $114,655 Program Administration $30,854 TOTAL FY 2016-2017 HOME PROGRAM FUNDS $480,509 This the day of May 2021. Renee Price, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners SEAL