Department
Community Development
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Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2024 HUD Annual Action Plan to secure federal funds supporting projects and services needed by low- and moderate-income citizens. Funding is as follows: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,254,257.00 and HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $594,880.00. A Fulton County general fund match is not required for the CDBG Program. Fulton County uses its general fund to support the required 25% match for the HOME program. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
The grants will support projects and services needed by Fulton County’s low and moderate-income citizens, according to 24 CFR 91.
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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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
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District 6 ☐
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.)
Approve a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2024 HUD Annual Action Plan to secure federal funds supporting projects and services needed by low- and moderate-income citizens.
Fulton County received a Notice of Funding FYfrom the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,254,257 and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) in the amount of $594,880.
The Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is authorized to disburse all CDBG and HOME grant funds for the purpose of implementing and aiding programs; and to execute, on behalf of Fulton County, all supplemental intergovernmental agreements, contracts, and related documents, as necessary and consistent with these programs and program amendments as approved by the Board of Commissioners.
Scope of Work: CDBG proposes to utilize the 2024 funding allocation to support eligible projects and activities that are administered by municipalities and assist low to moderate income communities.
■ A multiyear grant application was released to municipalities on July 25, 2023, with a due date of October 9, 2024.
■ CDBG virtual application technical assistance (TA) workshops were held with municipalities on August 2, 2023, and August 9, 2023, via ZOOM.
■ FY2024 budget for CDBG is $1,254,257
2024 CDBG Proposed Budget and Activity Funding
|
CDBG Budget Area |
Activity |
CDBG Proposed Funds Amount |
|
Program Administration |
Requirements to administer CDBG Program and Fair Housing |
$182,820 |
|
Housing Rehabilitation |
Senior Housing Rehabilitation Program |
$212,466 |
|
Alpharetta |
Adult Day-DA Accessibility Improvements |
$110,000 |
|
College Park |
Park Improvements |
$120,000 |
|
East Point |
Water Main Infrastructure Replacement |
$120,000 |
|
Fairburn |
Pedestrian Improvements |
$195,000 |
|
Hapeville |
City Park Improvements |
$84,971 |
|
Palmetto |
Street Basin & Collection System CCTV |
$109,000 |
|
Union City |
Park Improvements |
$120,000 |
|
CDBG Total |
|
$1,254,257 |
2024 HOME Proposed Budget and Activity Funding
|
HOME Budget Area |
Description |
HOME Funds Amount |
|
Program Administration |
Requirements to administer the HOME program. |
$59,488 |
|
Home Ownership Program (HOP) |
Down Payment and closing cost assistance for 1st time home buyers in unincorporated Fulton County. |
$113,027 |
|
Tenant Based Rental Assistance |
Rental Assistance for Housing Authority of Fulton County public housing voucher participants. |
$333,133 |
|
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) |
Set aside for eligible nonprofit developments for CHDO related activities |
$89,232 |
|
HOME Total |
|
$594,880 |
Community Impact: HUD Entitlement funding for CDBG and HOME will help the County provide services to 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 both, community and individual level services to Fulton County citizens who reside in Fulton County (outside the City of Atlanta).
Community Issues/Concerns: Public hearings were held on February 12, 2024, and March 11, 2024. There were no community concerns identified.
Department Issues/Concerns: If the 2024 Annual Action Plan is not approved, it will adversely impact the scope and range of services the County is able to provide to low and moderately low-income populations in Fulton County.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
FY 2024 CDBG $1,254,257
Funding Line 2:
FY 2024 HOME $594,880