R91-160 ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY

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PUBLIC HEARING FOR CHAS � October 28, 1991 7 : 00 P. M. Mr. George Weaver convened the meeting at 8:03 P. M. and explained that the purpose of the meeting was to give citizens an opportunity to comment on the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) . According to HUD requirements, the CHAS is composed of three components: a community profile, a five-year strategy, and a one-year plan. Mr. Weaver explained that the CHAS replaces the former Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) , and the plan changes from a resource base to a needs base plan. Mr. Weaver stated that several social service agencies had worked together to create the CHAS document; a list of , participating agencies is included in the appendix. Mr. Dave Carr, Executive Director of the Decatur Housing Authority, stated that the plan was an excellent one and it should serve the community well. Mr. Carr also stated that the process of the CHAS development was a good facility to build cooperation between local agencies. Mr. Weaver added that there would be an evaluation stage for performance assessment which would require the agencies to come together again within the next 12 months. Mrs. Shirley Moore asked if the CHAS would be updated. Mr. Weaver stated that the plan would be updated annually with one year falling off as another one is added. Census data for 1990, which will be available soon, will help to update the plan. � Mr. Weaver said that the CHAS took a much closer look at the housing needs of the community than the HAP did in the past. The commitment to meeting the needs will be the challenge. � Mr. Charlie Jackson arrived late and asked for a copy of the CHAS. He stated he would phone any comments into Mr. Weaver. With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 7 :20 P. M.