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HOME Program Review Committee Funding Design
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board to review the HOME Program Review Committee's Funding Design for FY 2015-16.
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DEPARTMENT: Manager's Office
CONTACT INFORMATION: Nate Broman-Fulks, 919-918-7314, nbroman-fulks@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION: In 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. The Consolidated Plan is required for all communities receiving HOME funds (Orange County HOME Consortium) and CDBG entitlement funds (Town of Chapel Hill). The Town of Carrboro is a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium.
The current Orange County HOME Consortium Agreement establishes a HOME Program Review Committee to provide general oversight of the program. Participants in the HOME Consortium are Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. The Committee is authorized to provide policy oversight for planning, operations, and evaluation of the HOME Program. The Manager or his/her designee from each participating unit of local government and one (1) elected official from each jurisdiction are participating members.
In accordance with the Orange County HOME Consortium Agreement, approved in May 2011, the annual HOME Program Design must be approved by all jurisdictions prior to submission to HUD.
HOME Program Implementation
After approval of the 2015-16 HOME Program Design by all consortium participants, authorization is also requested to allow the Orange County Manager to execute agreements with partnering non-profit organizations as necessary to implement the approved HOME Program Design. All agreements will rece...
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