Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2022 HUD Annual Action Plan to secure federal funds supporting projects and services needed by its low- and moderate-income citizens. Funding is as follows: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,382,965.00 and HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $736,244.00. 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 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
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.)
Fulton County received official notice on June 2, 2022, informing the County of funding awards for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,382,965 and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) in the amount of $736,244.
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:
I. CDBG proposes to utilize the 2022 funding allocation to support eligible projects and activities administered by municipalities under the Fulton County Cooperative Agreement.
§ A 2022 grant application was released to municipalities on September 8, 2021, for a 27 day period.
§ CDBG virtual application technical assistance (TA) workshops were held on September 28, October 12, and October 19, 2021 via ZOOM.
§ FY2022 budget for CDBG is $1,382,965.
2022 CDBG Proposed Budget and Activity Funding
|
CDBG Budget Area |
Activity |
CDBG National Objective |
CDBG Proposed Funds Amount |
|
Program Administration |
Requirements to administer CDBG Program |
N/A |
$116,966 |
|
Public Service |
Fair Housing |
Fair Housing |
$77,874 |
|
College Park |
Park Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$90,000 |
|
East Point |
Park Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$170,000 |
|
Fairburn |
Street Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$311,850 |
|
Hapeville |
Park Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$65,000 |
|
Palmetto |
Infrastructure Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$239,425 |
|
Union City |
Street Improvements |
Area Benefit |
$311,850 |
|
CDBG Total |
|
|
$1,382,965 |
II. HOME applications have not been solicited for FY 2022.
§ The department is working to issue RFP’s for: Housing Rehab, CHDO (housing development activities), Tenant Based Rental and Down Payment Assistance.
§ FY 2022 HOME allocation total is $736,244.
2022 HOME Proposed Budget and Activity Funding
|
HOME Budget Area |
Description |
HOME Funds Amount |
|
Program Administration |
Requirements to administer the HOME program. |
$73,624 |
|
Home Ownership Program (HOP) |
Down Payment and closing cost assistance for 1st time home buyers in unincorporated Fulton County. |
$174,623 |
|
Tenant Based Rental Assistance |
Rental Assistance for public housing voucher participants. |
$377,561 |
|
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) |
Set aside for eligible nonprofit developments for CHDO related activities |
$110,436 |
|
HOME Total |
|
$736,244 |
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 outside the City of Atlanta
Community Issues/Concerns: Public hearings were held on September 23, 2021, January 6, 2021, and on June 7, 2022. There were no community concerns identified.
Department Issues/Concerns: If the 2022 Annual Action Plan is not approved, it will adversely impact the scope and range of services the County is able to provide to the low to moderately low income populations in Fulton County.