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organizations for the provision of affordable housing; and he spoke briefly of the draft agreement provisions between the County and the three organizations - (1) Habitat for Humanity, Inc., (2) the Coalition for Attainable Homes, Inc., and (3) Every Dream Has A Price, Inc. Commissioner O'Bryan questioned whether lot 6 was truly unbuildable, and if the non- profit agencies were happy with the distributions. Director Keating spoke affirmatively to both. There was a brief discussion regarding the structure of the properties, if they would remain affordable in perpetuity, and whether the perpetual source/opportunity would continue. In response to Commissioner Solari's question, Director Keating related the current annual median low income and very low household income. Commissioner Solari felt this was a great use for the property, and believed that without the non -profits standing behind the lots, that they would not be able to continue using them as affordable housing, for any length of time. Vice Chairman Flescher spoke about the limited resources of the non -profits, and agreed that this was a great use for the property in delivering affordable, attainable housing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chairman's execution of the Agreements with Habitat for Humanity, Inc., the Coalition of Attainable Homes, Inc., and Every Dream Has a Price, Inc., and directed the General Services Director to coordinate with the County Attorney's Office to transfer the ownership of the referenced properties to these 18 June 9, 2009