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7'73 0�� ORANGE COUNTY ' - BOARD 07 CcMISSIw*eRS Action Agenda Item No' Addendum ACTION AGENDA ITE-1uBSzRACT ;ziEr= [g]ENovember 1, 1982 subject; Resolution Bo d of Commissioners [Public Hearing: yes x^ no ----- Attachment(s): Izzozmation Cootaot: Mr.. Whitted or Yes, Resolution Mr. Kittrell ` Pbcooerwsober: 732-8I81 ext. 510 or 425 PURPOSE: Consideration of a Resolution opposing proposed amendments to Regulations governing the Comunity Development Block Grant Program' NEED: There has been a proposed major policy change in HUD's interpretation of the Community Development Block Grant Program. The goal of the CDBG program remains the "development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate- income." The three objectives of the CDBG program are: elimination of slums and blight; meeting CD needs of particular urgency; and conducting CD activities which principally benefit low- and moderate- income facilities. In recent years, all community development programs have given thaximum priority to low- and moderate- income benefit. Under the proposed new regulations, CD projects would be required to address only one of the three objectives. According to the Community Development Digest, (No. 18-18, September 28, 1982)' "Only one of these objectives requires benefit to lower income persons. The uthers...could presumably offer little or no measurable assistance to poorer residents. ..There is still debate over whether the purpose of the CDBG program is served by lessening emphasis on activities that benefit lower income persons.. '." These regulations will become effective in February, 1983, unless Congress offers objections during the comment period. MIPACT; There is a stong possibility that the will lose its Congressional support if the thrust of the program changes in accordance with the pro- posed amendments. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. If the Board adopts the Resolution, the Chair should be directed to write a letter to the Chair of the House Housing Sub- committee, Mr. Gonzalez (D-Texas) and include the Resolution; copies of the letter and Resblution should be forwarded to Congressmen Andrews and Fountain and Senators Helms and East and President Reagan.