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Anokca County M $ NNESOTA PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE - CDBG FUNDING (30-point section) 0 N/A - Applying for HOME Funding Does this project involve water/sewer improvements, street improvements, or other infrastructure? 0 No Z Yes, complete the following questions; What is the urgency of the improvement? (600-characters) The streets in the downtown area are in very poor condition and have received only minimal maintenance for many years. If the streets are repaired,without the addition of water service, at this time, it would make it financially infeasible to install water for the next 15+ years. In this time frame, homes may experience a failing well and would be left, unable to connect to the city's water system. Is the improvement included in the city/town improvement plan? (600-characters) The city implemented a pavement management plan in 2004 and has completed all but this project. Along with the street plan, utility improvements were also contemplated, included adding water service to the downtown area as part of the city's larger goal of providing municipal services (sewer and water) to all residents. What circumstances led to the need for federal assistance? (600-characters) The low to moderate income homes in the area could not sustain the levels of assessment necessary to complete the street and utility improvements project. If the project was completed without assistance, it could drive people from their home, by forcing them to sell in order to pay the assessment. Federal assistance would also curb the potential rise in rent as rental owners look to recover assessment costs. 89