Committee reviews HOC CIP requests including Elizabeth House match and Cider Mill repairs

The committee reviewed three capital projects requested by the Housing Opportunities Commission and the county executive's updated CIP recommendation.

Elizabeth House demolition: staff said HOC previously identified an additional $1.8 million cost; HOC secured a $750,000 state revitalization grant, reducing the outstanding need to about $1,050,000. The county executive recommended a $250,000 partial match from current revenue in FY27, which staff said would leave roughly $800,000 outstanding that would be placed on the reconciliation list if not otherwise funded.

Cider Mill Apartments: HOC asked for $2.1 million in capital improvements for roof replacements and balcony repairs. The executive recommended allocating that amount over two fiscal years with $950,000 in FY27 and $1,150,000 in FY28.

Scattered‑site renovations: HOC requested $2.5 million annually for deep renovations to scattered‑site units; the executive recommended maintaining the historical level of $1.25 million per year.

Committee members discussed priorities and noted that resident‑services operating requests remain a higher near‑term priority than additional capital appropriations. The committee accepted the executive recommendations where applicable and will carry outstanding needs to the reconciliation list as appropriate.