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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2022 homes that ranged in size from 1800 to 2000 square feet. He stated the proposal was reviewed by the Purchasing Selection Committee using a set evaluation criteria; however, the committee decided not to recommend award to the sole proposer and it was rejected by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). He stated the AHAC planned to hold a workshop on April 27, 2022 to consider alternative options for affordable housing at the Gifford Gardens property. Assistant Director Sobczak, in response to a question raised by Commissioner Moss on the project's infrastructure costs per unit as listed in the East to West's memorandum, stated that staff would be looking at other options for cost savings such as price points, aesthetics, different types of single-family housing, or apartments. Chairman O'Bryan acknowledged the memorandum from East to West handed out to the Board prior to the meeting, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk to the Board Office. Commissioner Flescher spoke on the amount of involvement between the AHAC and the community on the project and he wished the economic conditions were different at this time, noting the increase in the price of materials. The following people addressed the Board. Anthony Brown talked about the importance of homeownership and wanted to see affordable single-family homes on the Gifford Gardens Property. Freddie Woolfork expressed the need for affordable housing in the County and for the Board to help the residents find a way for homeownership. He did not want the Board to allow the Gifford Gardens Property to become a rental place. Joseph Paladin agreed that the Board should stay with single-family homes at the Gifford Gardens Property and suggested lowering the square footage of the homes. Commissioner Flescher agreed with Mr. Brown and Mr. Woolfork and believed there would be additional bidders for the project once staff redefined the parameters for the RFP . Vice Chairman Earman appreciated the work done by staff and agreed the Board should strive for homeownership. Commissioner Adams stated at the AHAC meeting, the members voiced their concern regarding the price of the houses being too high, and the reason AHAC recommended the Board reject the proposal and go back out for bid. She add the AHAC was committed to homeownership and would be holding a workshop to look at other ways to lower the costs of the project. Indian River County Florida Page 6