Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 91.djvu/1160

 91 STAT. 1126

Citizen participation plan.

Public hearings.

Ante, p. 1114. 42 USC 5306. Selection criteria.

Consultation and coordination.

PUBLIC LAW 95-128—OCT. 12, 1977 unique opportunities to attract private investment, stimulate investment in restoration of deteriorated or abandoned housing stock, or solve critical problems resulting from population outmigration or a stagnating or declining taxbase; (3) include the activities to be undertaken in the urban development action program, together with the estimated costs and general locations of such activities; "(4) indicate public and private resources which are expected to be made available toward achieving the action plan and strategy described in paragraph (2); and "(5) provide satisfactory assurances that, prior to submission of its application, it has (A) prepared and followed a written citizen participation plan, which plan provides the opportunity for citizens to participate in the development of the application, with special attention to measures to encourage the statement of views and the submission of proposals by low- and moderateincome people and residents of blighted neighborhoods, and to scheduling hearings at times and locations which are convenient to all citizens, (B) provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed activities under this section, the range of activities that may be undertaken, and other important program requirements, and (C) held public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on needs which may be dealt with under this section. "(d) To the extent that the application requirements of section 104(a)(4) have been satisfied in connection with a grant made pursuant to section 106, such requirements shall be determined to have been met for purposes of this section. "(e) In establishing criteria for the purpose of making grants under this section the Secretary shall establish selection criteria which must include (1) as the primary criterion, the comparative degree of phj^sical and economic distress among applicants, as measured (in the case of a metropolitan city or urban county) by the differences in the extent of growth lag, the extent of poverty, and the adjusted age of housing in the metropolitan city or urban county; (2) other factors determined to be relevant by the Secretary in assessing the comparative degree of physical and economic deterioration in cities and urban counties; and (3) at least the following other criteria: demonstrated performance of the city or urban county in housing and community development programs; impact of the proposed urban development action program on the special problems of low- and moderate-income persons and minorities; extent of financial participation by other public or by private entities; extent of assistance to be made available by the State; impact on the physical, fiscal, or economic deterioration of the city or urban county; extent to which the program describes activities representing a special or unique opportunity to meet local priority needs or the objectives of this title; and feasibility of accomplishing the program in a timely fashion within the grant amount available. "(f) In addition to activities authorized under section 105(a), an urban development action program may also include such additional community development and neighborhood development and conservation activities as the Secretary may determine to be consistent with the purposes of this section. " (g) No assistance shall be provided for business loans or industrial development under this section unless the Secretary shall first consult

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