City of Dallas September 12, 2012 Mr. Yigal Lelah Neighborhood Builders CDC P.O. Box 797648 Dallas, Texas 75379 Dear Mr. Lelah, After careful review of your FY 2012-2013 application for CHDO Certification, we cannot certify you as a CHDO at this time due to the new HOME rules. Specifically, the new language has been added to state that if a nonprofit organization created by a for-profit entity seeks designation as a CHDO, the officers and employees for the for-profit entity would be prohibited from serving as officers or employees of the CHDO. Thank you for your interest in furthering affordable housing in Dallas. Sincerely, ape ferry Killingsworth, Director (Housing/Community Services Department -