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Ii <br /> provided housing rehabilitation/energy conservation for the low income residents. <br /> DMCOC has provided and continues to provide shelter assistance for the homeless. <br /> The agency has a facility located in the Near North Area known as the New Horizon <br /> Family and Child Development Center. This agency has and continues to provide <br /> programs to enhance the quality of life for current residents. The agency plans to <br /> continue to provide services for the future neighborhood residents as well. This agency <br /> provides programs for the young to the senior. This agency is an essential service <br /> rovider in this community. The agency's history can document its importance in the <br /> community. <br /> How does funding this project contribute to meeting the priority goals as set forth <br /> in the Consolidated Plan? This year's project focuses on youth programs. The <br /> program is to provide and assist low income children with the opportunity to enrich and <br /> reinforce their basic skills, access and utilization of computers, so they can compete <br /> more effectively in our economy and society. The agency will reinforce literacy and life <br /> skills. The program will narrow the "Digital Divide". The program will reach to <br /> low-income persons, minorities, less-educated, and children of single-parent <br /> household. <br /> • What is the City's legal opinion in regard to a "violation of State or <br /> local law"? The Corporation Counsel, John Couter, does not see the membership as <br /> a conflict of interest as long as Mr. Williams does not receive a salary. (See memo <br /> Department of Neighborhood Services, Neighborhood Renewal Division) <br /> HUD needs to see evidence that the nature of the conflict was disclosed. <br /> The City of Decatur must provide written assurances there has been public <br /> disclosure of the conflict and a description of how the public disclosure was <br /> made. <br /> HUD may view this situation as a Conflict of Interest under HUD regulations, but <br /> they may consider granting an exception to the rules if they determine that: no <br /> favoritism was shown; this applicant competed fairly in the process; and, <br /> that this situation is not a violation of other applicable laws. <br /> Conflict of Interest-Decatur Macon County Opportunity Corporation (DMCOC) <br />