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59 • Henn OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 10709 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 260 ll Minnetonka, MN 5 305 (612) 541-7080 - (612) 541-7090 FAX CDBG ALLOCATION SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY RESPONSE MARCH 8, 1996 All 43 suburban Hennepin County participating communities were provided a copy of the board resolution(96-2- 150)pertaining to county housing policy and a letter explaining the proposed revisions in the allocation of CDBG funds. In addition, three meetings were scheduled to solicit community input on the proposed revision. Each of these meetings was conducted in suburban locations (Corcoran, Minnetonka and Orono). The overall response was favorable. Larger communities prefer the annual planning allocation over a competitive process. Many smaller communities realize the benefits of pooling funds and having the opportunity to access larger funding amounts. There are mixed comments on how the CDBG resources should be tied to the • Livable Communities Act. Hennepin County staff has arranged a meeting with staff from the Metropolitan Council to get clarification on the use of CDBG funds to meet local housing goals and cluster planning applications. Discussions included the revised method of allocation,project selection process and countywide objectives. The objectives set forth were as follows: • Stabilize neighborhoods and strengthen the tax base. • Maintain and provide affordable housing. • Provide services that address the needs of low-income citizens and promote self sufficiency. These objectives would establish funding priorities which restrict the use of CDBG funds in 1997. Specifically, general planning activities would no longer be eligible for funding and citywide removal of architectural barriers would no longer be funded. Larger Communities Support annual planning allocation. Support CDBG funding priorities. If communities do not utilize their planning allocation to address these priorities, funds should be made available to other cities. • Recognize the need to support countywide, fair housing activities. g PP � � g Encourage Hennepin County to pursue initiatives that enhance CDBG priorities.