HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-14-2021; 8-c - Approval of a Resolution Amending the Orange County FY 2021-2022 HOME Program Design 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 14, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-c
SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Amending the Orange County FY 2021-2022 HOME
Program Design
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community
Development
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Attachment 1: Resolution Amending the Corey Root, Director, Housing &
May 4, 2021 Home Community Development, 919-245-
Program Design 2490
Resolution
PURPOSE: To approve a resolution amending a Board resolution adopted May 4, 2021 which
authorized the Orange County FY 2021-2022 HOME Program Design.
BACKGROUND: The resolution to approve project activities for the 2021-2022 HOME Program,
adopted by the Board on May 4, 2021, approved $105,000 in HOME funding for EmPOWERment,
Inc. to acquire a duplex containing two (2) units at 706 Gomains Avenue in Chapel Hill. The
original program design intended the two units to be leased to households earning less than thirty
percent (30%) of the area median income. EmPOWERment, Inc. requests to amend this project
to serve households earning less than sixty percent (60%) of the area median income.
EmPOWERment is requesting this change based on analyzing experience gained from past
projects, the makeup of both their current apartment waitlists and current requests. At their August
19, 2021 meeting, the Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative recommended
approving this change in HOME program design.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
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.
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• 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.
The creation and preservation of affordable housing options helps to meet a basic need and
advances economic self-sufficiency.
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
Affordable housing options allow individuals to reduce risks associated with being un-housed.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impacts applicable to this item. Before implementation, all HOME projects undergo Environmental
Review according to HUD requirements.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the resolution amending the resolution adopted on May 4, 2021 that authorized the
Orange County FY 2021-2022 HOME Program Design.
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RES-2021-058 Attachment 1
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2021-2022 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN
BE IT RESOLVED,by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, as a member of the
Orange County HOME Consortium, that the Commissioners approve the following activities for
the FY 2021-2022 HOME Program:
Homebuyer Assistance
Funds will be allocated to Orange County Habitat for Humanity to provide deferred payment
zero interest mortgages to an estimated fifteen (15)homebuyers in the Fairview Community in
Hillsborough earning between thirty percent (30%) and eighty percent(80%) of the area median
income. (The final number of homebuyers assisted may be more or less than 15 and will depend
on homebuyer underwriting.)
(Requested amount: $450,000) $434,393
Rental Construction
Funds will be allocated to Pee Wee Homes to finance construction of three (3) small rental units
at 106 Hill Street in Carrboro. Units will be leased to households experiencing homelessness and
earning less than thirty percent (30%) of the area median income.
(Requested amount: $100,000) $100,000
Predevelopment Loan
Funds will be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. for acquisition of a duplex containing two (2)
units at 706 Gomains Avenue in Chapel Hill. Units will be leased to households earning less than
thir sixty percent`630%) of the area median income.
(Requested amount: $105,000) $105,000
Program Administration $37,874
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby designated as the
authorized representative of the County to act in connection with the HOME Program and to
provide such additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
This is the day of , 2021
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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