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..I i::' . -· 0 'r, May 29, 1969 OFFICE OF MODEL CITIES PROGRAM 673 Capitol Avenue, S.W. Atlanta, Ga. 30315 404-524 -8876 Ivan Allen Jr., Mayor J. C. Johnson, Director MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Dan Sweat Director of Governmental Liaison FROM: Jame~ L. Wright , Jr.i~w,tt. Director of Physical Develo~~ent SUBJECT: Atlanta Housing Authority and Housing Code Division Activities in the Model Neighborhood Area Attached hereto, is a revised copy of the policy regarding AHA and Atlanta Housing Code Division in the Model Neighborhood Area. The addendum to the original policy which was developed in February of 1969, refers to properties wh ich have, in rec e nt years, been brought up to City Housing Code standards. This policy is outlined in paragraph 2 under the heading Rehabilitation Policy - Model Ne ighb orhood Area . The Atlanta Housing Authority will obtain a list of structures ·which have met Code Enforcement standards o f the City of Atlanta Building Department in rec ent years. Owners whos e properties currently meet these standards will have the option of either taking advantage of possible grants or lo an s under the Atlanta Housing Authority rehabilitation program to meet project standards or continuing to maintain structures in compliance with the City Housing Code . . As you know, it was formulated by Messrs. Lester Persells, Executive Director of Atlanta Housing Authority; C. M. Smith, Architectural Engineer; James Smith, Chief Housing Code Inspector; Ma lcolm Jones, Chairman of Housing Resources Committ ee; and myself, representing the CDA. This agreement was reached during the meeting with you in your offic e on May 26. The purpose is to provide the most equitable arrangement to benefit property owners in the rehabilitation program. cc : Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. William Wofford Lester Persel ls C . M. Smith Malcolm Jones James Smith Johnny Johnson �