WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 308

(5) That the provision of healthy and safe housing for migratory workers is
necessary to maintain and expand the agricultural activities dependent on this source of
labor and is a proper public purpose for which public money may be expended and
property may be acquired;

(6) That the supply of housing adapted for use by special populations, such
as the elderly, the handicapped, or otherwise disadvantaged citizens of the State is
inadequate and therefore improvements, modifications and additions to existing
housing which increase the supply of such special housing is desirable and a proper
public purpose for which public moneys may be expended;

(7) (i) That lead paint in older housing is a major source of lead
poisoning in children in the State and the prevention of lead poisoning by modifying
such housing to provide a lead-safe environment is desirable, and a proper public
purpose for which public money may be expended; and

(ii) That the presence of radon gas and asbestos is a major detriment
to the health and safety of residents of this State, and the reduction and elimination of
radon gas and asbestos by modifying buildings to provide a healthier and safer
environment is desirable and a proper public purpose for which public money may be
expended on a pilot program basis; [and]

(8) That a significant number of housing units in the State lack complete
or functional indoor water supply and sewage disposal plumbing systems, and that
improvements to those units to provide for adequate indoor plumbing connecting to
adequate water supply and sewage disposal systems are desirable and a proper public
purpose for which public money may be expended; AND

(9) THAT EXISTING LARGE RENTAL HOUSING FACILITIES FOR
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS IN THE STATE ARE IN NEED OF
REHABILITATION AND THE RETENTION OF SUCH FACILITIES IN A
DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY CONDITION IS A PROPER PUBLIC
PURPOSE FOR WHICH PUBLIC MONEY MAY BE EXPENDED.

2-302.

(c) "Building" means any structure which, after rehabilitation, provides:

(1) One [to 100] OR MORE traditional dwelling units;

(2) Single room occupancy or shared living unit facilities; or

(3) Congregate or group housing or temporary shelters and related
services for low-income, elderly, handicapped, homeless or otherwise disadvantaged
individuals, or which serves the nonresidential commercial, business, or social needs of
the community where it is located, so as to complement or enhance the economic
feasibility of housing rehabilitation in that community. "Building" does not include any
structure which provides group housing unless the group housing is provided by an
owner-occupant or a nonprofit sponsor.

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