Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Substantial Amendment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to identify the projects to receive federal funds to support projects and activities for low to moderate income citizens; Request approval of Cooperation Agreements with the following cities: (1) College Park (for Brady Recreation Improvements - Phase II) in the amount of $162,487.00; (2) East Point (for Waterline Infrastructure Improvements) in the amount of $200,000.00; (3) Fairburn (for Community Plaza Development) in the amount of $250,000.00; (4) Hapeville (for Tom E. Morris Splash Pad) in the amount of $103,000.00; (5) Union City (for Old Savannah Infrastructure - Phase II & Oakley Road) in the amount of $322,000; and (6) Palmetto (for Sewer Rehab Infrastructure Improvements) in the amount of $218,971.00; to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer the contracts, and other related documents consistent with the federal program requirements and this Board action.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
The County’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan updates are governed by 24 C.F.R. 91.200 et seq. In addition, O.C.G.A Section 36-10-1 states that all contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered in its minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
On July 8, 2020, the Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution to accept the 2020 HUD allocation (Agenda Item # 20-0478). Since that time, the Community Development Block Grant Program has identified projects and activities, through an application process, to support the 2020 grant funds. This agenda item is requesting approval of a Substantial Amendment to the HUD 2020 Annual Plan to include newly identified projects, and approval of the cooperation agreements with the identified cities.
Scope of Work:
I. CDBG recommends funding to municipalities under Cooperation Agreement with Fulton County to administer CDBG 2020 funds for eligible projects and activities to assist low to moderate income communities as detailed below.
§ CDBG 2020 grant application was released to municipalities on November 13, 2020, for a 25 day period.
§ A CDBG application technical assistance meeting was held on November 18, 2020 via ZOOM.
2020 CDBG Project Funding for Substantial Amendment to 2020 Action Plan.
|
CDBG Budget Area |
Description |
CDBG National Objective |
CDBG Funds Amount |
|
Program Administration |
Requirements to administer CDBG Program |
N/A |
$373,448.00 |
|
Public Service |
Fair Housing Activities |
Fair Housing |
$23,334.00 |
|
Housing Rehab |
Program Administration for Rehab activities |
Low to Moderate Income |
$214,000 |
|
College Park |
Brady Recreation Improvements- Phase II |
Area Benefit |
$162,487 |
|
East Point |
Waterline Infrastructure Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$200,000 |
|
Fairburn |
Community Plaza Development |
Area Benefit |
$250,000 |
|
Hapeville |
Tom E. Morris Splash Pad |
Area Benefit |
$103,000 |
|
Union City |
Old Savannah Infrastructure- Phase II & Oakley Road |
Area Benefit |
$322,000 |
|
Palmetto |
Sewer Rehab Infrastructure Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$218,971 |
|
CDBG Total |
|
TOTAL |
$ 1,867,240 |
Community Impact: HUD Entitlement funding for CDBG will help the County provide services for its low and moderate-income citizens.
Department Recommendation: Approve the requested action.
Project Implications: Approval for the use of these funds will increase the Community Development Department’s ability to timely provide community development services to Fulton County citizens who reside outside of Atlanta.
Community Issues/Concerns: CDBG proposed projects and activities were publicly advertised on March 10, 2021 for a 30 day period with a public hearing held on April 1, 2021 at 1PM via Zoom. There were no community issues or concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: If the Substantial Amendment to the HUD 2020 Action Plan is not approved, it will limit the County’s ability to release 2020 grant funds and respond to community development needs of low to moderate income communities within Fulton County.