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Community Development
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Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan to secure federal funds supporting projects and services needed by its low and moderate income citizens for activities. Funding is as follows: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,373,714.00, HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $670,081.00, and Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) in the amount of $159,268.00, totaling $2,203,063.00 for all programs. A Fulton County general fund match is not required for CDBG Program. Fulton County uses general funds to support the required ESG and HOME programs with an annual 100% match and 25% match respectively. (APPROVED)
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The grants will support projects and services needed by Fulton County’s low and moderate-income citizens, according to 24 CFR 91.
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Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
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Fulton County received a notice dated February 25, 2021, informing Fulton County of funding awards allocation for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,373,714, HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $670,081, and Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) in the amount of $159,268, totaling $2,203,063 for all programs.
The Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is authorized to disburse all CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant funds for the purpose to implement, aid 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.
A Fulton County general fund match is not required for CDBG Program.
Fulton County uses general funds to support the required ESG and HOME programs with an annual 100% match and 25% match respectively.
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I. CDBG- proposes to provide funding to municipalities under Cooperation Agreement status with Fulton County and non-profit agencies to administer CDBG 2021 funds for eligible projects and activities to assist low to moderate income communities as outlined below.
§ A 2021 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.
2021 CDBG Proposed Budget and Project Funding.
FY 2021 CDBG budget total is $1,373,714.
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CDBG Budget Area |
Description |
CDBG National Objective |
CDBG Proposed Funds Amount |
|
Program Administration |
Requirements to administer CDBG Program |
N/A |
$274,742 |
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Public Service |
Fair Housing Activities |
Fair Housing |
$23,334 |
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Housing Rehab |
Program Administration for Rehab Activities |
Low to Moderate Income |
$214,000 |
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College Park |
Barrett Park Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$100,000 |
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East Point |
Waterline Infrastructure Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$150,000 |
|
Fairburn |
ADA Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$236,638 |
|
Hapeville |
Tom E. Morris Splash Pad |
Area Benefit |
$100,000 |
|
Palmetto |
Veteran’s Park Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$100,000 |
|
Union City |
Oakley Road Infrastructure Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$175,000 |
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CDBG Total |
|
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$1,373,714 |
II. ESG- The budget below reflects the allocation of ESG Program funds by major funding categories. Specific sub recipients will be selected at a later date.
FY 2021 ESG budget total is $159,268.
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ESG |
Grant |
General Fund Match |
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Rental Assistance, Homelessness, Prevention, and Rapid Rehousing |
$63,707 |
$63,707 |
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Supportive Services for Homeless Individuals and Families |
$83,616 |
$83,616 |
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Admin and Planning |
$11,945 |
$11,945 |
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ESG Total |
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$159,268 |
III. HOME- Applications were not solicited for FY 2021. The Home Ownership Program (HOP) and Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) applications are on-going.
FY 2021 HOME budget total is $703,996.32.
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HOME Budget Area |
Description |
HOME Funds Amount |
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Program Administration |
Requirements to administer CDBG Program. |
$67,008.00 |
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Home Ownership Program (HOP) |
Down Payment and closing cost assistance for 1st time home buyers in unincorporated Fulton County. |
$126,073.00 |
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Tenant Based Rental Assistance |
Rental Assistance for Housing Authority of Fulton County public housing voucher participants. |
$477,000.00 |
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Program Income |
HOME funds receipted as income from the previous fiscal year. |
$33,915.32 |
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HOME Total |
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$703,996.32 |
Community Impact: HUD Entitlement funding for CDBG HOME and ESG 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: A public hearing was held on February 11, 2021 and April 1, 2021. There were no community concerns identified.
Department Issues/Concerns: If 2021 Annual Action Plan is not approved, it will limit the County’s ability to respond to community development needs of low to moderate income communities within Fulton County.