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Construction <br />a3 <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 "...development of <br />viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic <br />opportunity, principally for persons of low and moderate-income." (Housing and Community Development Act of <br />1974) <br />Chapel Hill must certify that its overall program carries out this primary objective. In addition, each Community <br />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 />9