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September 5, 1978 ........ ~. Charles McGinnis P. O. Box 707 Concord, NC 28025 Dear Charlie: As you may know, the Board of Delegates of the Centralina Council of Governments are presently seeking Economic Development District (EDD) designation far Region F. A prerequisite to this designation is a written document from 75% of the member county governments. The purpose of this letter ia to request that the Cabarrus County Board of Commia- sioners take action on a resolution to be delivered by your COG liaison representa- tive. A copy of the resolution is enclosed for your reviewing purposes. In ~rch 1976, two and one-half years ago, the COG Board of Delegates established as policy that Centralina COG become an EDD if the U. S. Department of Commerce changed it's rules as that regional agencies whose governing board consists of 100% elected officials would be eligible. This change has not been made yet; however, at the June 1978 meeting, the Board of Delegates directed the COG staff to begin active involvement in economic deve- lopment planning and to complete as many of the requirements as possible on pur- suit of EDD designation. There are several benefits available to local governments who choose ts partici- pate in an EDD. You will find enclosed a copy of the EDA publication which out- lines the general elements and benefits of the EDD program. The major advantage lies in the 10% bonus which Redevelopment Areas may receive on any EDA grants fsnded under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (P.L. 89-136). Since all eight counties in Region F have been designated Redevelopment Areas, all participating jurisdictions would be eligible. COG will also through desig- nation be able to offer assistance to the counties in composing their annual OEDP updates. With all counties actively involved in economic development, COG dele- gates feel that through the EDD program, COG can offer some meaningful assistance in economic development and EDA programs.