2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, @2 (new))
Chapter 202: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
30-A §5054. Duties of state authority

Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Subchapter 6: HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ZONES HEADING: PL 1989, C. 601, PT. B, §4 (NEW)

§5054. Duties of state authority

In implementing this subchapter, the state authority shall: [1991, c. 610, §22 (AMD).]

1. Work with council. Work with the council and the Commissioner of Public Safety to coordinate the resources of state agencies to be applied to the zones, including, but not limited to:

A. Job training programs; [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

B. Educational and vocational training; [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

C. Child care assistance; and [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

D. Crime prevention programs; [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

[ 2005, c. 380, Pt. B, §11 (AMD) .]

2. Coordinate with municipality. Coordinate the resources of the state authority with the resources of the municipality to address residential housing deterioration;

[ 1991, c. 610, §23 (AMD) .]

3. Prepare information and notify municipalities. Prepare information about the program, including applications for designations as zones, and notify municipalities;

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

4. Provide technical assistance. Provide technical assistance to municipalities in developing plans to address residential and neighborhood deterioration. Technical assistance provided under this subsection includes technical assistance provided by state agencies represented on the interagency task force;

[ 1991, c. 610, §23 (AMD) .]

5. Analyze problems and causes of problems that create residential blight. In implementing this subsection, the council and the state authority shall monitor the 4 demonstration zones and develop findings and recommendations concerning neighborhood deterioration and revitalization; and

[ 2005, c. 380, Pt. B, §12 (AMD) .]

6. Establish priorities for direct financial assistance. Establish priorities for direct financial assistance which may include, but are not limited to:

A. Financial assistance to owner-occupied rental and single-family homes for the restoration of dwelling units; [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

B. Financial assistance to shelters for the homeless; [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

C. Financial assistance for the removal of structures beyond rehabilitation; and [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

D. Financial assistance for the creation of recreational and park areas. [1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 601, §B4 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 2, §115 (COR). 1991, c. 610, §§22,23 (AMD). 2005, c. 380, §§B11,12 (AMD).