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Page Two <br />March 13, 2006 <br />Letter to City Managers <br />INCLUSION IN THE COUNTY ENTITLEMENT DOES NOT REQUIRE THAT YOU <br />ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. IT DOES PROVIDE THE COUNTY <br />WITH THE NEEDED POPULATION TO QUALIFY AND INFLUENCES OUR ANNUAL <br />ALLOCATION. <br />We are pleased with the active participation of our municipalities over the past several <br />years. Our suburban communities, as a group, have set countywide priorities for use of <br />CDBG and HOME funds. These priorities have resulted in the creation /retention of <br />over 500 jobs, and over 1,800 low- income, suburban homeowners receiving <br />rehabilitation funding. <br />The HOME funds, which are exclusively for affordable housing, have resulted in the <br />addition of several large -scale rehabilitation projects, many new rental units, and <br />expanded homeownership opportunities in suburban Ramsey County for families and <br />senior citizens. <br />Should you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Denise Beigbeder <br />or Mary Lou Egan in Community and Economic Development, at 651- 266 -8000. <br />Sincerely, <br />David Twa <br />Ramsey County Manager <br />sam <br />3 <br />