11/16/2017 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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8 Community Preservation Committee Minutes November 16, 2017 Housing Assistance Corporation, Laura Reckford—Cape HousingInstitute: (continued) It was noted the Housing Assistance Corporation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. The HAC develops affordable housing. Additional programs include homeless outreach, the operation of four family shelters on Cape Cod, homeless prevention and counseling as well as overseeing an estimated 1,200 Section 8 vouchers. The Housing Assistance Corporation also operates a full- service real estate department to assist in the purchase and sale of market rate and affordable units. Other programs include weather upgrades, and counseling. Recent projects held in the Town of Mashpee include the Big Fix event and the construction of the Great Cove Community affordable housing project, formerly known as Breezy Acres, a CPA funded project. Ms. Reckford indicated that CPA support of efforts and initiatives is a permissible expenditure, used to educate and to allow the acquisition, creation, and preservation of community housing. Ms. Reckford noted that CPA funds have been used for housing consultants and for staff. In second year the Institute plans to utilize their housing staff to provide support to Mashpee to allow more flexibility in addition to the workshops in terms of use of consultants. This would streamline the process for the Town. In considering the budget proposal, it was noted the Housing Assistance Program and the Community Development Partnership which services towns in the Lower Cape contribute to offset budgetary shortfall. The application states the proposed Cape Housing Institute budget is $156,200. There was a breakdown of the budget reflective of a$105,000 income. Ms. Reckford was requested to revise the application to correct the income discrepancy. Ms. Reckford indicated the Cape Housing Institute also conforms to several items listed in the Town of Mashpee Community Preservation Committee's criteria for affordable housing, including contributing to the goal of achieving 10% affordable housing. In further considering this proposal, it was suggested the CPC consult Town Counsel regarding the classification of this project; as support or as consultant services. In addition, Town Counsel would be asked if CPA funding was permissible if the forum was held outside of the Town of Mashpee. Ms. Reckford was requested to present evidence to the Community Preservation Committee regarding this type of support utilizing CPA funding. Cape Housing Institute members Mary Waygan and Bud Abbott spoke in support of the program.