75-057 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

The Section 312 program is retained as a separate program and extended fo~ one year after enactment of the statute. Loan funds received will not be deducted from a localityts community development block grant entitlement. Section 312 funds are, however, used in computing hold-harmless levels. Use of Section 312 is confined to community development or urban home- steading program areas. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: Only the following activities are eligible for assistance: Acquisition of real property that is (1) blighted, deteriorated, deteriorating, undeveloped, or inappropriately developed; (2) appropriate for rehabilitation or conservation; (3) appropriate for the preservation or restoration of historic sites; the beautifica- tion of urban land; the .conservation of urban land; the conservation of open spaces, natural resources, and scenic areas; the provision of recreational opportunities; or the guidance of urban development; (4) to be used for the provision of public works, facilities, and improvements; or (5) to be used for other public purposes. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or installation of public works, facilities, and site or other improvements in cases where assistance for such facilities under other federal programs is determined to be unavailable. Parking facilities, solid waste disposal facilities, and fire protection services and facilities located in or designated to serve community development areas. Code enforcement in deteriorated or deteriorating areas. Special projects directed toward the removal of material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly and handicapped persons. Payments to housing owners for losses of rental income incurred in holding for temporary periods housing units to be utilized for the relocation of individuals and families displaced by program activities. Disposition of acquired property (no reference to "fair value") or retention for public purposes. Provision of public services not otherwise available in community development areas, if such services are determined to be necessary or appropriate to support other assisted activities and if assistance in providing or securing such services under other applicable federal laws or programs has been applied for and denied or not made available within a reasonable period of time, and if such services are directed toward (1) improving the community's public services and facilities and (2) coordinating public and private development 00010