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I I . 14gb I. Community Development Objectives and History Community Development is a federal grant program for cities administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As stated by Congress, the primary objectives of the program are the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. The Community Development Block Grant program, enacted by Congress in 1974, replaced many other HUD grant programs such as Concentrated Code Enforcement and Urban Renewal. In the past few years of Community Development in San Marcos, most of the monies have funded Public Works improve- ments and housing activities. Public Works projects have included the installation of drainage structures, water and sewer lines, sidewalks, and streets. Housing activities have included real estate acquisition for slum clearance, relocation of families displaced by acquisition, and re- habilitation of substandard homes. II. Federal Requirements for Citizen Participation Citizen input in the Community Development Block Grant Program is required by the federal government. The City of San Marcos endorses the concept of citizen participation. Prior to submission of a Community Development grant application, the City must assure the federal government it has complied with citizen participation guidelines. The City must have: 1. provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities, the range of activities that may be undertaken, and other important program requirements; Z. held public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs; and 3. provided citizens an adequate opportunity to participate in the application.