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requirements, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to seek one or more non-profit organizations to partner with the County in the Program's implementation, and that acceptable proposals were received from the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, Inc. and the Indian River County Housing Authority. He thereafter described the responsibilities, goals, and objectives for each of the partnering Organizations, and sought Board approval of the Agreements with the two aforementioned non -profits. Director Keating addressed Board questions and comments regarding the amount of Grant funds which would be expended on the actual purchase, and on the repair and rehabilitation of the bank -owned properties; whether the property would be secured by a mortgage; the deed restrictions which would be held by the County on certain properties; and the percentage of the Grant funds which would be allocated to administrative fees. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to approve staff s recommendation, with the four points outlined on page 98 of the backup. Mr. Johnson asked about the location of the homes which were to be purchased for the Program. Director Keating affirmed that the homes would be in Indian River County, and explained why the County had not yet selected the properties. Louise Hubbard, Executive Director of the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, expressed her appreciation for the extraordinary level of cooperation she received from the Community Development Director and staff; Commissioners (particularly Vice Chairman Flescher and Commissioner Solari); and Tom Tierney, Esquire, from the firm of Rossway, Moore & Taylor. She observed that the monthly rent collected by the Agency would not be sufficient to maintain the properties appropriately, and that the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council was only capable of committing to the Project because it has the potential to 13 October 20, 2009