DEPARTMENT
Community Development
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval of a Substantial Amendment to the HUD 2021 Annual Action Plan for HOME Investment Partnership for a 2021 budget revision; and authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts approved by the Board of Commissioners, and other related documents consistent with the federal program requirements and this Board action. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
O.C.G.A. Section 36-10-01 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. The County's Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan updates are governed by 24 C.F.R. Section 91.200.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND On May 19, 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution to accept the 2021 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocation (Agenda Item # 21-0374). Since that time, the HOME Investment Partnership Program has identified budget requirements to support the 2021 HOME grant funds. This Agenda Item is requesting approval of a Substantial Amendment to the HUD 2021 Annual Plan to include the revised HOME budget.
Scope of Work: The Department of Community Development received a $670,081 2021 HOME allocation. According to Section 231 of NAHA and 24 CFR 92.300(a)(1), HUD requires jurisdictions to set aside 15% of each annual allocation of HOME funds for housing that is only owned, developed, or sponsored by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). HUD waived this set aside for the years 2017-2020 and reinstated the CHDO requirement for 2021. As such, the Department is requesting approval to transfer $105,600 of 2021 ...
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