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_- � : _. � . _ <br />CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW'S <br />HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM <br />Statement of Purpose <br />To reduce the social costs of blight, making better use of e�sting public infrastructure and <br />redistributing tax base to communities with higher levels of fiscal needs. <br />Program Objectives <br />• Replace small lower value housing on scattered sites throughout the City with <br />larger, new, higher value housing designed for families. <br />• Eliminate the blighting influence of substandard housing, thus improving residential <br />neighborhoods. <br />• Increase the availability for quality housing for families. <br />Data Privacy <br />All files and information which identifies property and persons is private and cannot be released. <br />All information secured through the program is subject to the Data Privacy Act. <br />Acquisition Procedures (Sale to EDA) <br />Seller Solicitation Procedures <br />1. EDA staff, or their appointee(s), will solicit for sellers by direct mail, <br />advertisement, or other method. The number of properties purchased will be <br />determined by the availability of resources and properties. <br />2. Sale to the EDA must be on a voluntary basis. Interested sellers are required to <br />respond to the EDA solicitation in writing, with an offer indicating: <br />a. An interest in selling their property to the EDA. <br />b. A willingness to waive relocation benefits. <br />c. Statement of tenant interest in the property at the time of offer. <br />