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CABARRUS COUNTY <br /> 1792 <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> r ' <br /> REGULAR MEETING <br /> O <br /> FEBRUARY 20, 2017 <br /> 6:30 P.M. <br /> AGENDA CATEGORY: <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Planning and Development - Community Development Request to Submit <br /> Grant Applications <br /> BRIEF SUMMARY: <br /> Community Development Staff is requesting permission to submit grants <br /> for the Weatherization and Duke Helping Homes Fund grant programs. <br /> Staff does not recommend pursuing HOME program funds this year. <br /> Cabarrus County has been administering the Weatherization program for <br /> over 20 years. The program provides energy efficiency improvements and <br /> heating and air repair and replacements for low income households. <br /> Energy improvements were made for 33 families in FY 16 at an average <br /> cost per unit of $5,713. The Weatherization program repaired or replaced <br /> 22 HVAC systems at an average cost per unit of $4,480. <br /> The Duke Helping Homes Fund was a new program for Cabarrus County <br /> this year. Under this program, Cabarrus County expended approximately <br /> $72,000 in heating and air replacements and health and safety <br /> improvements. The Duke Helping Homes program funded the <br /> replacement of 8 HVAC systems and made health and safety <br /> improvements to 16 homes. It is uncertain at this time if the Duke program <br /> will be funded for another year, but staff is seeking permission to pursue <br /> the funds in the event they are available, and since there is often a quick <br /> turnaround time for submittals. <br /> The Weatherization program is expected to have funds available during <br /> the next fiscal year. We currently have a waiting list for Weatherization <br /> and HVAC services. There is no cash match required for either the <br /> F-9 Page 92 <br />