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Pete Sherrill, 540 7th Square Place, asked questions about whether the proposed developer's fees (see page 187 of the backup) could provide an opportunity to create jobs for staff to maintain the rental portion of the NSP. Director Keating explained that there was not much flexibility in the use of the developer's fees, as DCA had structured their use into its rules for managing the NSP. Commissioner Solari remarked that a lot of the rental properties would not be income-producing, and keeping costs down would allow the non -profits to minimize any loss over time; thus, he did not know if it would help to incorporate the cost of a staff person into the NSP. Mr. Sherrill asked about the possibility of incorporating into the NSP a requirement for the non -profits to offer mental health services to their tenants. Although Vice Chairman Flescher acknowledged the benefits of Mr. Sherrill's suggestion, he reminded him that the focus of the program was providing to members of the community housing opportunities not normally available. Andy Bowler, President of Indian River County Habitat for Humanity, divulged that the organization would be submitting a proposal in response to the County's RFP. He corrected erroneous statements published in the April 7, 2009 Press Journal, which stated that Habitat for Humanity would be administering 75% of the Grant, and then outlined both the objectives and concerns of his Organization. Further discussion ensued between Commissioners, staff, and Ms. Hubbard regarding the developer's fees and the point system delineated in the selection criteria of the RFP. Vice Chairman Flescher encouraged Ms. Hubbard and other interested groups to submit their questions prior to the Pre -Proposal Meeting on April 20, 2009. 25 April 7, 2009