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Pursuant to Howard County Code Section 13.1600, DHCD is authorized to administer the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund in accordance with guidelines established by House Bill 878-2022.
In accordance with Executive Order 2023-01 it has been determined that a Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee (the “Committee“) should be created to set funding goals and priorities of the Fund, review applications in response to funding availability and make funding recommendations to the Housing and Community Development Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that a Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee is established. The duties and responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:
- Recommend annual funding goals and priorities for the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund
- Review applications in response to the Notice of Funding Availability and make recommendations to the Housing and Community Development Board
- Present funding recommendations to the Housing and Community Development Board
- Advise the County Executive as to whether this Committee should be permanently established.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Committee shall consist of the following voting members:
- Ada Bohorfoush
- Kimberley Amprey Flowers
- Timothy Goetzinger
- Margaret Gold
- Robbyn Harris
- Richard Pardoe
- Jim Sanders