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BOOK LJ f AGE'S a <br />to build 8 next year. He understood the apprehension of the Board but emphasized that all <br />the risk is on the part of the applicant. They are required to be on the job site and all <br />building ceases if they are not a part of the process. <br />Commissioner Macht noted that this is an effort to eliminate all substandard housing <br />in the county by assisting people to obtain better housing through counseling, training and <br />the Continuum of Care. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and <br />the motion passed unanimously. <br />11.A.2. COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS LEASE <br />A proposed Lease was presented to the Board for their review. <br />County Administrator Chandler asked that the county be allowed enough time to <br />obtain alternative space for storage needs and that the building be accepted in an "as is" <br />condition. <br />Dick Van Mele, 781 George Street, Sebastian, President of the Homeless Assistance <br />Center, emphasized that the lease of the building is very strongly encouraged by HUD under <br />the Continuum of Care Program. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge suggested that the application for the grant could be <br />submitted with a "pending" lease. <br />Louise Hubbard of the Homeless Task Force felt they would lose leverage because <br />of the value of the lease if it were submitted as "pending". <br />MAY 23, 2000 <br />-44- <br />