Laserfiche WebLink
. � - <br /> Page 5 <br /> Thus, as the "CHAS draft" of Decatur's Strategic Five-Year <br /> Action Plan makes numerous references to the Community <br /> Reinvestment Act and the special roles that lenders can fulfill, <br /> I would strongly encourage you to� consider sending a copy of the <br /> draft documents to each CRA Compliance Officer within the MSA/ <br /> Macon County area. <br /> In your contacts with lenders you may also find that there are <br /> special programs that multi-bank holding companies might have <br /> available, ie, First of America's Community Development <br /> Corporation or Magna Bank's working agreement with groups like <br /> ACORN. <br /> In summary, it appears that the new Comphrehensive Housing <br /> Affordability Strategy will require continuing respect for the <br /> homeownership focus that holds the fabric of Decatur together, <br /> complimented by data updates, a description of new program <br /> opportunities and a sense of win-win teamwork between the balanced <br /> set of players that will be required to achieve a successful CHAS <br /> Action Plan. . <br /> It is my hope that the data and suggestions made within this <br /> correspondence will serve as a modest contribution to the <br /> objectives of affordable housing and livable neighborhoods for <br /> our conununity, and I will look forward to receiving a final copy <br /> of the plans after HUD lends its' blessings. <br /> Respec mitted, <br /> �. /.•.-. <br /> Fr d W. Krows, President <br /> Midwest Associates <br /> cc: Mr. James Bacon, City Manager <br /> City Council Members <br /> Decatur MSA CRA Officers /' <br /> Decatur Public Library/Business Info Center ✓ <br />