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1. If a municipality chooses to remain with the urban county, it is ineligible to apply for grants <br />under the State CDBG program (Small Cities) while part of the urban county. <br />2. If a municipality is part of the urban county, it is also a participant in the HOME program; and <br />3. If a municipality elects to "opt -out" it may not have an opportunity to participate with the <br />urban county for the next three years. <br />INCLUSION IN THE COUNTY ENTITLEMENT DOES NOT REQUIRE THAT YOU ACTIVELY PARTICPATE <br />IN THE PROGRAM. IT DOES PROVIDE THE COUNTY WITH THE NEEDED POPULATION TO QUALIFY <br />AND INFLUENCES OUR ANNUAL ALLOCATION. <br />We are pleased with the active participation of our municipalities in the program. Ramsey <br />County's suburban communities have set county -wide priorities for use of CDBG and HOME funds. <br />These priorities have resulted in the creation/retention of nearly 400 jobs, and over 2,000 low- <br />income, suburban homeowners receiving rehabilitation funding. <br />The HOME funds, which are used exclusively for affordable housing, have resulted in the addition <br />of several large-scale rehabilitation projects, many new rental units, and expanded <br />homeownership opportunities In suburban Ramsey County for families and senior citizens. HOME <br />funds have provided down -payment assistance to over 200 first-time homebuyers. <br />Should you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Mary Lou Egan at 651-266- <br />8025 or Denise Beigbeder, at 651-266-8005. <br />Sincerely, <br />Denise Beigbeder Mary Lou Egan <br />Ramsey County Community and Economic Development <br />