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Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval by the Board of Commissioners of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID CV-3 Resolution which authorizes the adoption and submittal of a Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Action Plan and the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan to secure CARES ACT federal funds for COVID related projects and activities; to authorize and approve Cooperative Agreements for eligible projects to the following cities: College Park ($110,000.00); East Point ($550,000.00); Hapeville ($1,800.00); Palmetto ($132,000.00); Union City ($385,000.00); and South Fulton ($330,000); to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with the federal program requirements and this Board action. (APPROVED)
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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. Section 91.200 et seq.; 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.
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Health and Human Services
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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 August 19, 2020, the Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution to accept the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) for CDBG CV-1 grant funding (Agenda Item #20-0577). The County received a notice dated September 11, 2020 informing the County of CDBG CV-3 award of $1,710,860. The CDBG CV-3 funds will be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic for Fulton County’s low to moderate income citizens.
Scope of Work:
I. CDBG recommends funding to municipalities under Cooperation Agreement with Fulton County to administer CDBG CV-3 funds for eligible projects and activities.
§ A CDBG COVID-CV-3 grant application was released on November 13, 2020 to municipalities on for a 25 day period.
§ A Technical Assistance meeting was held November 18, 2020 via Zoom.
CDBG CV-3 funds are recommended to be allocated, as detailed below:
2020 CDBG CV-3 Recommended Project Funding for Substantial Amendment to 2019 Action Plan.
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Municipality |
CDBG COVID CV-3 Recommended Project Descriptions |
COVID CV-3 Recommended Award Amount |
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College Park |
Phase II Utility Assistance |
$110,000 |
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East Point |
Emergency Rental &/Mortgage Assistance |
$550,000 |
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Hapeville |
Park Sanitizing Station (1) |
$1,800 |
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Palmetto |
Covid Test Kits |
$132,000 |
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Union City |
Emergency Rental &/Mortgage Assistance |
$385,000 |
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South Fulton |
Emergency Rental &/Mortgage Assistance |
$330,000 |
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Administration |
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$202,060 |
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$1,710,860.00 |
Community Impact: CARES Act CDBG and ESG funding will help the County provide additional 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 provide CDBG COVID-19 services to Fulton County citizens who reside outside of Atlanta. The CDBG COVID CV-3 grant funds allocation expires on September 30, 2022.
Community Issues/Concerns: CDBG CV-3 proposed projects and activities were publicly advertised on May 7, 2021 for a 5 day period as required by HUD, with a public hearing to be held on May 12, 2021 at 1PM via Zoom.
Department Issues/Concerns: If the CDBG COVID CV-3, 2019 Substantial Action Plan Amendment is not approved, it will limit the County’s ability to respond to the COVID 19 pandemic.