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Approve a second contract amendment with Thurmond Consulting, LLC to extend the contract term through September 30, 2026, to provide for administration of active loans and projects under the Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program; Direct staff to return to the Board with a program update and options for the use of remaining Homeacres Housing Funds
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a second amendment with Thurmond Consulting, LLC to extend the contract term through September 30, 2026, to provide administration of active loans and projects under the Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program; and
2. Direct staff to return to the Board with a program update and options for the use of remaining Homeacres Housing Funds.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
The Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program utilizes Homeacres Housing Funds to provide rehabilitation loans and grants to eligible homeowners for health and safety improvements, accessibility modifications and energy efficiency upgrades. On October 24, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a three-year contract with Thurmond Consulting, LLC for $439,780 to administer the Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program and ensure compliance with applicable local, State and federal requirements, including truth-in-lending and fair housing disclosure requirements.
The contract was amended on February 18, 2025 with a minor modification to address appropriations per fiscal year. The current contract term ends on June 30, 2026 and approval of the proposed amendment will extend the contract through September 30, 2026 to allow for completion of active projects including associated construction oversight, inspections, contractor coordination, payment processing and project closeout activities.
Staff will return to the Board this summer with a comp...
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