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<br />C. FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
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<br />There are no new special programs for communities
<br />impacted by energy projects. You will have to com-
<br />pete with other state and local governments within
<br />existing programs at existing levels of funding. Exist-
<br />ing programs, especially those which have been availa-
<br />ble to impacted communities, include the following:
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<br />HUD Community Development Block Grants
<br />(14.218 & .219)
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<br />Several existing categorical programs for community
<br />development have been consolidated into a new single
<br />block grant program. The primary objective of the
<br />program is the development of viable urban communi-
<br />ties by providing decent housing, a suitable living en-
<br />vironment and expanding economic opportunities,
<br />principally for persons of low-and moderate income.
<br />This is to be achieved through elimination of slums,
<br />blight and detrimental living conditions, conservation
<br />and expansion of housing and housing opportunities,
<br />increased public services, improved use of land, increased
<br />neighborhood diversity, and preservation of property
<br />with special values. The program also seeks of national
<br />growth policy by establishing a system which (1) pro-
<br />vides annual assistance with maximum certainty and
<br />minimum delay, (2) encourages community develop-
<br />ment activities consistent with local and areawide
<br />planning, (3) further achievement of the national
<br />housing goal, and (4) provides for coordinated and
<br />mutually supportive housing and community develop-
<br />ment activities.
<br />Rural cities and counties must apply directly to the
<br />HUD Area Office (Office of Community Planning and
<br />Development). Applicants must prepare a three-year
<br />CD program, identifying needs, proposing a program
<br />and specifying objectives. In the first year of opera-
<br />tion, the City of Vernal, Utah (pop. 5,0001 received
<br />$105,000 for water and sewer facilities and land acquis-
<br />ition. 8uffalo. Wyoming (pop. 4.5001 received $127,000
<br />to provide water and sewer facilities, streets and housing
<br />rehabilitation.
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<br />Apply to: Area offices of Community Planning and
<br />Development, HUD (Located in cities
<br />listed in last column on Inside Back Cover!.
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<br />Contact: National Model Cities Community Develop-
<br />ment Directors Association, Washington,
<br />D.C., CD HOT LINE: /800/ 424-9244
<br />(9-4:30 EST)
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<br />EDA Grants and Loan. for Public Works and Develop.
<br />ment Facilities (11.300)
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<br />This program is designed to assist in the construc-
<br />tion of public facilities - such as water and sewer
<br />systems, transportation facilities and site improvements
<br />for industria! parks. Eligible applicants include States,
<br />local governments, Indian Tribes and non-profit organ-
<br />izations_ The basic grant rate is 50 per cent, with more
<br />possible for Indian Tribes, severely depressed areas,
<br />and redevelopment areas located in EDD's (Economic
<br />Development Districts). Long-term loans are also
<br />available.
<br />The range of projects in 1974 was from $125,000
<br />to $2.5 million, averaging $380,000, At Shawneetown,
<br />Illinois, a $2.6 million grant will be used to help de-
<br />velop a public facility to handle low-sulpher coal. This
<br />port and storage facility will encourage new mining
<br />activity_
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<br />Contact: Chief, Public Works, Regional Office,
<br />EDA, listed in Table 3 on page 47.
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<br />EDA Title IX - Special Adjustment (11.3071
<br />
<br />Title IX is designed to meet the needs of communi-
<br />ties faced with an actual or threatened economic dis-
<br />location or other adjustment problem. The legislative
<br />history for this program contains a discussion of the
<br />Trident Missile Base development in Kitsap County,
<br />Washington (page 17) as an example of an "other
<br />adjustment problem." Eligible recipients include
<br />individual states and cities, counties, economic develop-
<br />ment districts and Indian tribes singly or in combina-
<br />tion. Grants may be made for public facilities, business
<br />development, planning, research, technical assistance,
<br />public services, rent supplements, mortgage payment
<br />assistance, relocation of individuals, training, unem-
<br />ployment compensation (if the eligible recipient is a
<br />State) and any other appropriate assistance.
<br />Within the past year, funds have been given to a
<br />number of energy impacted communities, including:
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<br />8eulah. North Dakota, $485,000 for water system
<br />Craig. Colorado, $250,000 for water system and
<br />$175,000 for storm drains
<br />Price, Utah. $50,000 for a study of their water
<br />system needs
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<br />It is an EDA Title IX grant which is supporting the
<br />technical assistance program for Gillette, Wyoming
<br />(see page 55/,
<br />
<br />Contact: Title IX Coordinator, Regional Office,
<br />EDA, listed in Table 3, on page 47.
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