Sec. 301. Renovation of foreclosed and abandoned properties to create spaces that encourage physical activity in American neighborhoods
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Section 106(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5306(a) ) is amended— in paragraph (3)— by striking
(1)and and inserting (1), ; and by inserting and after reserving such amounts for units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes with high foreclosure rates and great infrastructure need under paragraph (4), after paragraph (2), ; by redesignating paragraph
(4)as paragraph (5); in paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph
(2)of this section, by striking paragraphs (1), (2), and
(3)and inserting paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and
(4); and by inserting after paragraph
(3)the following new paragraph: For each fiscal year, of the amount approved in appropriation Acts under section 103 for grants for such fiscal year (excluding the amounts provided for use in accordance with section 107), the Secretary shall reserve for grants to units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes that the Secretary determines have both high foreclosure rates and the greatest infrastructure needs, based on the scope of the needs, an amount the Secretary determines necessary. Grants under this paragraph may be used by units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes to— renovate foreclosed commercial properties, abandoned commercial properties, or both, to be transformed into community centers, public recreation facilities, swimming pools, or any other type of facility that will encourage indoor physical activity; demolish foreclosed or abandoned commercial and residential properties, or both, to use the sites for— the construction of parks, playgrounds, outdoor swimming pools, tracks, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, or any other type of facility that will encourage outdoor physical activity; community gardens or urban farms, particularly in areas that are food deserts (as such term is defined in section 7527(a) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–234 ; 122 Stat. 2039); or mixed-use facilities that are used for both of the purposes under subclauses
(I)and
(II)of this clause; and reconstruct and repair dilapidated sidewalks, bike and pedestrian trails, and indoor and outdoor facilities that encourage physical activity. In making grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority among units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes eligible pursuant to subparagraph (A)— to units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes that demonstrate the ability and willingness to work with local educational agencies, developers, and other community-based organizations to enter into mixed-use agreements to maximize the use and efficiency of properties renovated, constructed, or reconstructed and repaired through the use of grant funds; to units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes that demonstrate the willingness to recognize and promote the involvement of individuals enrolled in a national service program authorized under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. ) or the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ( 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. ) in the renovation, construction, or reconstruction and repair of properties through the use of grant funds; to projects proposed by units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes that are easily accessible, on foot or by public transportation, for persons in low-income communities; and to projects proposed by units of general local government, special district governments, and Indian tribes that have particular accessibility considerations for persons with disabilities. For purposes of this paragraph, the term special district government means any organized local entity, known by a variety of titles, including districts, authorities, boards, and commissions, other than a unit of general local government or local educational agency, authorized by State law to provide only one or a limited number of designated functions, and with sufficient administrative and fiscal autonomy to qualify as a separate government unit, as determined by the Secretary. .
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- Pub. L. 110-234
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Sec. 301
Renovation of foreclosed and abandoned properties to create spaces that encourage physical activity in American neighborhoods
Pub. L.Pub. L. 110-234
Stat.122 Stat. 2039
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