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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 10-03-23; 8-i - Approval of Resolution Amending the Orange County FY 2022-2023 HOME Program Design 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 3, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 8-i SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution Amending the Orange County FY 2022-2023 HOME Program Design DEPARTMENT: Housing ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: June 7, 2022 Adopted Resolution - FY Erica Cormack, Community 2022-23 HOME Program Development Program Manager, 919- Amended Resolution for FY 2022-23 884-9213 HOME Program (Mark-up Version) Amended Resolution for FY 2022-23 HOME Program (Clean Version) PURPOSE: To approve a resolution amending a resolution adopted on June 7, 2022 which authorized the Orange County FY 2022-2023 HOME Program Design. BACKGROUND: At its June 7, 2022 Business meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution outlining project activities for the 2022-2023 HOME Program, allocating $257,241 in HOME funds for down payment assistance. The proposed amended resolution centers around rephrasing "down payment assistance" as "homebuyer assistance." This amendment aims to refine and clarify the language used in the resolution while maintaining the program's intended purpose. 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. • 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. 2 • 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 US Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requirements. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution amending the resolution adopted on June 7, 2022 that authorized the Orange County FY 2022-2023 HOME Program Design. RES-2022-031 ' 5-, � ( ��'G Attachment 4 3 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 HOME Program: Homebuyer Assistance Funds will be allocated to the Community Empowerment Fund ($90,000) and Orange County Habitat for Humanity ($167,241)to provide down payment assistance for home ownership for an estimated 26 households 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 26 and will depend on homebuyer underwriting.) (Requested amount: $525,000) $257.241 HousinjZ Rehabilitation/Preservation Funds will be allocated to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to purchase replacement manufactured homes for (2)two Orange County property owners who are currently living in hazardous conditions due to deteriorating manufactured housing units. This funding will serve 1 household earning between thirty percent (30%) and fifty percent (50%) of the area median income, and 1 household earning between fifty percent(50%) and eighty percent (80%) of the area median income. (Requested amount: $150,000) $150,000 Rental Acquisition Funds will be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. for acquisition of one (1) rental unit in Carrboro. Units will be leased to households earning less than sixty percent (60%) of the area median income. (Requested amount: $105,000) $105,000 Program Administration $44,350 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 L , 2022 4 * (hall Renee Price, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners 5x �7 SEAL Mark-up Version 4 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 HOME Program: Homebuyer Assistance Funds will be allocated to the Community Empowerment Fund($90,000) and Orange County Habitat for Humanity ($167,241)to provide down paym homebuyer assistance for home ownership for an estimated 26 households 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 26 and will depend on homebuyer underwriting.) (Requested amount: $525,000) $257,241 Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation Funds will be allocated to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to purchase replacement manufactured homes for(2) two Orange County property owners who are currently living in hazardous conditions due to deteriorating manufactured housing units. This funding will serve 1 household earning between thirty percent (30%) and fifty percent(50%) of the area median income, and 1 household earning between fifty percent(50%) and eighty percent(80%) of the area median income. (Requested amount: $150,000) $150,000 Rental Acquisition Funds will be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. for acquisition of one (1) rental unit in Carrboro. Units will be leased to households earning less than sixty percent(60%) of the area median income. (Requested amount: $105,000) $105,000 Program Administration $44,350 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 , 2023. Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners SEAL RES-2023-064 5 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 HOME Program: Homebuyer Assistance Funds will be allocated to the Community Empowerment Fund($90,000) and Orange County Habitat for Humanity($167,241)to provide homebuyer assistance for home ownership for an estimated 26 households 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 26 and will depend on homebuyer underwriting.) (Requested amount: $525,000) $257,241 Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation Funds will be allocated to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to purchase replacement manufactured homes for(2) two Orange County property owners who are currently living in hazardous conditions due to deteriorating manufactured housing units. This funding will serve 1 household earning between thirty percent (30%) and fifty percent(50%) of the area median income, and 1 household earning between fifty percent(50%) and eighty percent(80%) of the area median income. (Requested amount: $150,000) $150,000 Rental Acquisition Funds will be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. for acquisition of one (1) rental unit in Carrboro. Units will be leased to households earning less than sixty percent(60%) of the area median income. (Requested amount: $105,000) $105,000 Program Administration $44,350 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 , 2023. Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners SEAL