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 HUD HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. This plan describes how the County intends to allocate $2,432,222.00 in HOME-ARP funds, authorized by the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program. The proposed amendment reallocates funds to support financial assistance, short-and medium-term rental assistance (Supportive Services) for low to moderate income individuals and families. The funds are 100% grant funded.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Section 91.505, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allows amendments to the consolidated plan and annual action plans (1) where there are changes to funding allocations or changes to the method of distribution of funds; (2) to carry out an activity using funds from any program covered by the consolidated plan not previously described in the action plan; and (3) to change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiary of an activity.
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 On March 15, 2023, the Board of Commissioners approved the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for the $2,428,588 in federal HOME-ARP funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD awarded an additional $3,634 to Fulton County making the total $2,432,222. The deadline to expend HOME-ARP funds is September 30, 2030.
The plan has now been updated so that all of these funds will be used to provide financial assistance, short-and medium-term rental assistance (Supportive Services) to meet a critical need for people experienci...
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