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19 C. Planned Activities TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has informed us that the Town of Chapel Hill will receive $728,250 of Community Development funds in fiscal year 2003-2004. Priority: Provide rehabilitation assistance for very low- and low-income homeowners and rental housing serving very low and low-income tenants. Public Housing Activities 1. Renovation of Airport Gardens Approximately, $165,000 of Community Development funds will be budgeted for the rehabilitation of twenty-six units at the Airport Gardens public housing community. Proposed renovation work would include the abatement of lead- based paint and asbestos, replacement of windows and screens, replacement of interior and exterior doors, replacement of furnaces, replacement of floor tiles, replacement of bathtub liners and surrounds, bathroom fixtures, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and interior and exterior painting. 2. Refurbishing Program Additionally, approximately $50,000 of Community Development funds will be allocated to continue the public housing refurbishing program. This program includes minor repairs of public housing units. 3. Installation and Repair of Playground Equipment Approximately $6,000 of Community Development funds will be used to repair and replace playground equipment at various public housing sites. This activity is located in an existing public housing community which is in an area of both low/moderate and minority concentration. This is a continuation of the Town's efforts to renovate existing public housing communities. Anticipated Beneficiaries: 50 households earning less than 80% of the median income Accomplishments: 50 renovated public housing apartments Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2004 $221,000