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objectives of a more specific nature follow. They are adapted from the • <br /> Statement of Objectives established forrthe regular Urban Hennepin <br /> County CDBG program. They provide further guidance in proposing and <br /> evaluating activities to be undertaken with Jobs Bill CDBG funding. <br /> o Program and implement Community Development activities which <br /> address Urban County objectives and meet local needs and <br /> priorities within established timetables. <br /> o Programmed activities must be completed and their budget expended <br /> .. within two years from the date of authorization to proceed. <br /> e . Maintain thorough files on the process of program development and <br /> activity implementation to meet program and quarterly-performance . <br /> reports requirements. <br /> • . Provide additional permanent, private sector jobs available to low <br /> and moderate income persons. <br /> e Economic development activities must have evidence of support from <br /> public and/or private sponsors and provide for new or expanded <br /> employment opportunities and/or the elimination of existing <br /> blighting influences. <br /> a Economic development activities must be consistent with establish- <br /> ed local policies as exemplified in comprehensive and redevelop- • <br /> ment or economic development planning. <br /> e Undertake activities to stimulate economic development consistent <br /> with local economic development strategies. <br /> o Target funds for use in conjunction with other available public <br /> and private resources. <br /> e Facilitate the development of new housing, including,. but not <br /> limited to, site acquisition, public improvements, assistance with <br /> front-end costs and multi-community projects. <br /> o Offer a variety ,of housing rehabilitation assistance. <br /> e Utilize all available housing rehabilitation/improvement programs <br /> either in conjunction with or independent of the CDBG rehabilita- <br /> tion programs; ( i .e. ; MHFA loans, MHFA-CETA Weatherization) . <br /> o Improve existing and develop new public works and facilities. <br /> o Encourage the provision of public improvements to support revitali- <br /> zation as well as new development. <br />