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29 <br /> � <br /> Section 7::ATTACHMENTS <br /> Attachment 1 <br /> National Objectives of Community Development Legislation <br /> (Community Development Biock Grant Program) <br /> The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program is the <br /> "...development ofviable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living <br /> environment and expanding economic opportunity, principally for persons of low and <br /> moderate-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 inedian 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 /> Attachment page A of J <br /> Do not submit this page <br />