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made available to those that applied and were eligible. The costs of the remaining hook-ups were paid out of the County general fund. County staff feels that all methods of soliciting participation in the hook-up program have been exhausted. The one change suggested involves reducing the number of hook-ups and beneficiaries as shown below: The County will lose 25 points on the original application, but it appears that the revised score would still be fundable and allow the grant to close. There may be penalties on the County's next grant application due to the reduction in hook-up accomplishments. With maximum effort having been made to attract participants in the hook-up program staff is advising that BCC approve the proposed modification No 3 for FDEO consideration and approval so that Phase I can be closed -out. ALTERNATIVES With respect to the proposed amendment, the Board of County Commissioners has two alternatives: 1. To approve the amendment as proposed so that the grant may be closed and Phase 2 work can begin or 2. To table the amendment and seek additional hook-ups; staff feels that all possible methods of getting participation have been exhausted including going door-to-door. A new incentive program would likely be needed in order to change any participation; primarily owners of rental properties make up those that did not hook-up this would preclude the County from moving forward with Phase 2 work since this grant must be closed in order to apply for another CDBG grant. Staff supports alternative 1 such that phase 2 can move forward. Any new incentive program would take time to develop and implement and the open grant term is coming to an end this year. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: ■ Open the public hearing; • Obtain public input on the modification; • Approve the proposed modification• 4 42 Activity Accomplishments Original Contract Original Contract Proposed Contract Flood and Drainage 1,000 IF 1,000 LF Sewer Lines and Lift Station 4,000 LF 4,000 LF (Actual 5,660 -LF) Sewer Hook-ups 53 43 # % The County will lose 25 points on the original application, but it appears that the revised score would still be fundable and allow the grant to close. There may be penalties on the County's next grant application due to the reduction in hook-up accomplishments. With maximum effort having been made to attract participants in the hook-up program staff is advising that BCC approve the proposed modification No 3 for FDEO consideration and approval so that Phase I can be closed -out. ALTERNATIVES With respect to the proposed amendment, the Board of County Commissioners has two alternatives: 1. To approve the amendment as proposed so that the grant may be closed and Phase 2 work can begin or 2. To table the amendment and seek additional hook-ups; staff feels that all possible methods of getting participation have been exhausted including going door-to-door. A new incentive program would likely be needed in order to change any participation; primarily owners of rental properties make up those that did not hook-up this would preclude the County from moving forward with Phase 2 work since this grant must be closed in order to apply for another CDBG grant. Staff supports alternative 1 such that phase 2 can move forward. Any new incentive program would take time to develop and implement and the open grant term is coming to an end this year. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: ■ Open the public hearing; • Obtain public input on the modification; • Approve the proposed modification• 4 42 Beneficiaries ' Total Beneficiaries Low & Moderate Income Very Low Income Original # Current # Proposed Original Proposed Original Proposed # # % # % # % # % 123 123 105 122 99.2 105 100 72 59 59 56.2 123 123 105 122 99.2 105 100 72 59 59 56.2 86 86 86 86 100 86 100 62 72.1 62 72.1 The County will lose 25 points on the original application, but it appears that the revised score would still be fundable and allow the grant to close. There may be penalties on the County's next grant application due to the reduction in hook-up accomplishments. With maximum effort having been made to attract participants in the hook-up program staff is advising that BCC approve the proposed modification No 3 for FDEO consideration and approval so that Phase I can be closed -out. ALTERNATIVES With respect to the proposed amendment, the Board of County Commissioners has two alternatives: 1. To approve the amendment as proposed so that the grant may be closed and Phase 2 work can begin or 2. To table the amendment and seek additional hook-ups; staff feels that all possible methods of getting participation have been exhausted including going door-to-door. A new incentive program would likely be needed in order to change any participation; primarily owners of rental properties make up those that did not hook-up this would preclude the County from moving forward with Phase 2 work since this grant must be closed in order to apply for another CDBG grant. Staff supports alternative 1 such that phase 2 can move forward. Any new incentive program would take time to develop and implement and the open grant term is coming to an end this year. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: ■ Open the public hearing; • Obtain public input on the modification; • Approve the proposed modification• 4 42