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February 19, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 270 1. A description of the proposed activity; 2. A general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate-income dwelling units as a direct result of the assisted activity; 3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion; 9. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling uni':s. 5. The source Of funding and a time schedule for the provision of the replacement units; and 6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a low/moderate-income dwelling unit for at least 10 years from the date of initial occupancy. The County will provide relocation assistance, as described in 29 CFR 570.606(b)(2), to each low/moderate-income household displaced by the demolition or housing or by the conversion of a low/moderate-income dwelling to another use as a direct result of assisted activities. Consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the act, we will take the following steps to minimize the displacement of persons from their homes: 1. No housing unit will be demolished that, after inspection, has been found to be in such structural condition that it can be repaired for $25.00 per square foot up to a maximum of $25,000 per structure. 2. No housing unit will converted to a use other than as low/moderate- income housing using CDBG funds. Adopted this 19`" day of February, 2007. By: /s/ Robert W. Carruth Robert W. Carruth, Chairman Board of Commissioners February 19, 2007 ATTEST: /s/ Kay Honeycutt Kay Honeycutt, Clerk CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN CABARRUS COONTY This plan describes how Cabarrus County will involve .citizens in the planning, implementation and assessment of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Program. The CDBG Program provides funds to local governments on a competitive basis. The funds must be used for projects which benefit low-and-moderate-income persons and aids in the provision of employment opportunities. The prpgram is intended to assist governments in undertaking economic development programs. The regulations give ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of the program to local elected officials and also requires that citizens be given an opportunity to serve in key advisory roles to these elected officials. ADVISORY COMMITTEE To insure that local residents are given a full opportunity to participate in the program, a CDBG Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Committee wil.i be established to function in an advisory capacity to the governing board regarding program design, implementation and assessment. This five (5) member committee comprised of elected or appointed representatives from each jurisdiction. Members will be appointed by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. Of particular interest is obtaining representation of low-and moderate-income persons, members of minority groups, the elderly and' handicapped. SCOPE OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Citizens will be involved in all stages of the CDBG program, including application, program implementation, amendments, closeout, assessment of performance and design of changes in the Plan. There will be three (3) general mechanisms for their involvement: (1) the Advisory Committee; (2) public. hearings and ad hoc community meetings; and (3) individual citizen