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...Section 7: ATTACHMENTS <br />Attachment 1 <br />National Objectives of Community Development Legislation <br />(Community Development Block Grant Program) <br />The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is the <br />"...development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living <br />environment and expanding economic opportunity, principally for persons of low and moderate <br />income" (Housing and Community Development Act of 1974). <br />The Town of Chapel Hill must certify that its overall program carries out this primary objective. In <br />addition, each Community Development Block Grant activity must: <br />1. Benefit low- or moderate-income persons (80% of median income and below); <br />2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or <br />3. Treat urgent needs posing an immediate threat to public health and welfare. <br />Eligible activities for Community Development Block Grant funding include: <br />• Acquisition of property <br />• Disposition of property <br />• Public facilities and improvements <br />• Clearance, demolition and removal of buildings <br />• Site improvements <br />• Some public services (subject to a cap) <br />• Relocation <br />• Housing rehabilitation, preservation and code enforcement <br />• Economic development activities <br />• Planning and administrative costs (subject to a cap) <br />Activities that are generally not eligible include: <br />• Buildings used for the general conduct of government <br />• New housing construction (allowed in special circumstances) <br />• General government expense <br />• Political activities <br />• Purchase of equipment and personal property <br />• Operating and maintenance expenses <br />Page 10 of 19 <br />