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M U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY From: 10 -01 -78 To: 10 -01 -81 s. Paris. Texas B- 78 -DN -48 -0076 n Original (Every Three Years) O Revision O Amendment Form Approved S.COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY: (Providea narrative in accordance with instructions,) V. General Strategy: Major objectives of the program are better housing, standard water mains and paving improvements in substandard areas, and better facilities for senior citizens. Two target areas were chosen for the carrying out of these activities. Factors taken into account were concentration of minority groups, low/ moderate incomes, age and condition of utilities and streets, availabil- ity of recreation facilities, and the need for a senior citizens center, readily accessible to the people. B.' Neighborhood revitalization strategy: 1. Target Area No. A: This area is located in the northeast quadrant of the City. The objectives to be achieved in this area are water line upgrading and paving in eleven separate streets, acquisition of a site for a Senior Citizens Center, rehabilitation of approximately 25 homes, and improve- ments to Johnson Park. Physical improvements to be carried out.include the following: Replace- ment of substandard water mains with standard 6 mains, along with fire hydrant and new service connections to residences;. paving of streets with 8" base material and .a two course penetration surface treatment; acqui- sition of building and land 'in a suitable location for a senior citizens center; provision of *grants to individual home owners to rehabilitate substandard structures; construction of a multi- purpose court and area lighting in Johnson Park. Public services to be carried out in support of the projects include the following: Operation of a nutrition and recreation program by Human Resources Council in 'the newly acquired Senior Citizens Center; continued code enforcement and demolition of dilapidated structures, street, water line and park maintenance. Scheduling of activities anticipated as follows: Upon approval of applicati first year activities will be to establish a rehabilitation program and the rehabilitation of as many homes as funds will allow; preparation of plans and specifications for water, street and park improvements and selection of a site for the senior citizens center. The second year funding will be used to complete the overall program. Anticipated resources are $750,000 over a two year period from the �c, Community Development Block Grant program. IKT (Check if continued on additional paye(s) and attach) oe �e e. e...... w en_�ma 3 and Hltn- 7n15.4- which are obsoteta Paoe 1 of 3 Pages HUD -7064 (6 -78)