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Responding to Commissioner Wheeler's query, Director Keating divulged that <br />staff has discussed with the Housing Authority the oversight of the rentals; and that several <br />non -profits and the Habitat for Humanity were qualified to oversee the ownership side of the <br />program. <br />Commissioner Wheeler expressed concerns about the homeowners who are on <br />the edge of foreclosure, and who lack the money to do necessary repairs to the home. <br />Director Keating explained that a lot of rehabilitation loans are provided by <br />SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program). He then responded to further questions <br />from Commissioners regarding the SHIP Program, and the use of NSP funds. <br />Sasan Rohani responded to Julianne Price's question regarding the five-year <br />requirement for non-profit organizations to participate in the program. <br />Teddy Floyd stated that the non-profit organizations could work together with <br />the County to help the people requiring assistance. <br />Jim Davis, 775 Broadway Street, and a member of Coalition for Affordable <br />Homes, Mental Health Collaborative, and Vice President Elect of the County Chapter of the <br />Alliance of the Mentally Ill, reported that a group of non -profits had come together in their <br />commitment to make this program a viable opportunity for many disadvantaged people. <br />Bridey Buetell, 408 21St Street SE, Program Administrator for the Mental <br />Health Collaborative, revealed that there currently exists a lack of housing for the mentally ill. <br />She voiced that this Grant was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the non-profit <br />organizations to assist populations who need some housing options. <br />30 <br />December 16, 2008 <br />