C. Description of financing, including, if FHA assistance is not an-
ticipated, steps taken to obtain conventional financing.

D. Report on citizen participation, stating extent of active support
during project planning, and identifying:

1. Neighborhood organizations within project area involving resi-
dential or business and commercial interests.

2. Communitywide civic, business, and professional organizations.
E. Description of administrative organization to carry out conserva-
tion, including:

1. Proposed organization and functions of LPA staff.

2. Organization and functions of other participating agencies or
units.

3. Proposed training program for survey personnel and other
staff.

F. Statement of any special conditions or problems relating to con-
servation treatment.

G. Proposed work program for carrying out property improvements,
including:

1. Methods used or to be used to assure organized neighborhood
support among owners, tenants, and business concerns in
carrying out conservation activities.

2. Methods to be used in conducting final property surveys, if
not already accomplished, and schedule for starting and com-
pleting surveys.

3. Sample notices or letters to owners and occupants in area (see
Section 12-1-8).

4. Proposals for dealing with (a) hardship cases, and (b) owners
who can afford to carry out required improvements but refuse
to cooperate.

5. Proposals for coordination with local government (see Section
12-1-8).

6. Description of informational and counseling services to be
provided (see Section 12-1-8). If the project involves preserva-
tion of areas of historic or architectural significance, include
statement showing how these services will emphasize the en-
hancement of distinctive qualities of the area.

7. Proposals for establishment of project office with details as to
plan of operation and location, if determined.

H. Proposals for any rehabilitation demonstration by the LPA of
individual or groups of properties to be undertaken, including:
1. Identification of properties to be acquired for this purpose if
determined (including any plans for early land acquisition),

or statement of basis under which properties will be selected.

2. Plans for participation of FHA, if FHA assistance is
anticipated.

3. Plan of operation.

4. Arrangements for "before" and "after" photographs.

5. Plans for achievement of architectural and design standards.
If cost of rehabilitation demonstration will be included in
project cost:

6.

a. Number of dwelling units in buildings to be acquired for
LPA rehabilitation demonstration.

b. Total number of dwelling units in buildings in project area
which, under the Urban Renewal Plan, are to be re-
habilitated.

c. Number of dwelling units to remain in acquired buildings
after rehabilitation by LPA.

d. Total number of rehabilitated dwelling units in project
area after rehabilitation program is completed.

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Section 8. Minimum Requirements During Execution

Following are minimum requirements in carrying out conservation activities:

(1) Written notice or letter, if not previously sent, to every owner and occupant of property in the conservation section, as soon as practicable after authorization of the Contract for Loan and Grant, explaining the general nature of the project and its objectives. The notification to owners shall include a precaution against making improvements prior to consultation with the LPA, unless they have been previously cautioned.

(2) Exterior and interior survey of every dwelling unit and property in the conservation section to determine specific improvements needed to meet Property Rehabilitation Standards. This survey is not necessary if the data were previously obtained and are current.

(3) Written notice or letter to every property owner at an appropriate time, stating:

(a) Specific improvements required to meet Property Rehabilitation Standards.

(b) Precautions to be taken before contracting for improve

ments.

(4) Informational and counseling services to all property owners, covering:

(a) Practical and economical ways to accomplish improvements. (b) Financing for repairs and improvements.

(c) Project objectives, both public and private.

(5) A coordinated plan with appropriate city departments and officials, covering arrangements for:

(a) Enforcement of codes and ordinances, including zoning, for

properties not to be acquired.

(b) Timing of public improvements with the renewal of individual properties.

(c) Adequate municipal services in the area, such as fire and police protection and garbage and trash collection.

(d) Deferral of all but the most urgent property improvements when they are proposed for property to be acquired.

(e) Compliance reinspections to assure orderly and complete improvement of all properties.

(f) In the case of a group rehabilitation demonstration, scheduling of street improvements, tree planting, and other site preparatory work. (See Section 12-1-9.)

(6) Development of organized neighborhood support and a continuing action program to involve owners, tenants, and business concerns in the project area in achieving and maintaining project objectives.

(7) Maintenance of central records relating to inspection, notices, correspondence, and all other activities in connection with the project.