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Consideration of an Affordable Housing Funding Request for Critical Home Repairs
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board to consider approving a request for home repair funds from Habitat for Humanity of Orange County.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Manager’s Office
CONTACT INFORMATION: Nate Broman-Fulks, 919-918-7314, nbroman-fulks@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is requesting a grant of $534 to be used for repairs at the home of 203 King Street in Carrboro. The repairs to be performed include:
• Trimming trees away from the roof to prevent shingle damage
• Sanding, priming, and painting the support posts and railing on the front porch
• Replacing posts and rails on the side of the carport
• Replacing handrails and posts on the rear steps
• Securing loose deck boards on the front ramp
The complete request for funding can be found in Attachment A.
Town staff has evaluated this request and determined that it meets all eligibility analysis criteria. A full analysis of eligibility can be found in Attachment B.
If the Board chooses to fund this request, it may do so by passing the resolution in Attachment C.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Habitat for Humanity is requesting a grant of $534 to come out of the Affordable Housing Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends the Board consider approving the resolution in Attachment C.