Marietta will hold a Public Review Meeting on a federal grant this week.
The meeting is scheduled at 5 p.m. March 19 at 268 Lawrence St., Suite 200, Marietta, to receive comments on the PY2020 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Estimated funding of $539,608 from this federal program is allocated to various activities that serve the needs of low and moderate-income persons of Marietta.
Proposed allocations are:
- Housing Rehabilitation - $134,473
- Administration & Planning - $107,921
- Elderly/Disabled Emergency Grants - $100,000
- Rehabilitation Activity Service Delivery - $96,273
- Homeownership Assistance - $20,000
Public Services:
- YELLS - $35,341
- Marietta Police Athletic League - $15,600
- The Center for Family Resources - $10,000
- SafePath Children's Advocacy Center - $10,000
- Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta - $10,000
In case the final allocation differs from the expected amount of $539,608, all proposed project budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts, according to a city statement.
The Public Comment period ends March 30.
All comments/inquiries should be addressed to: Kelsey Thompson-White, 268 Lawrence St., Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060; 770-794-5437 or e-mail to kthompson@mariettaga.gov.
The plan is available on the city website at https://www.mariettaga.gov/1171/Plans-Reports and in hard copy at 268 Lawrence St., Suite 200, Marietta.
An interpreter is available upon request to assist persons with limited English proficiency.
Any requests for reasonable accommodation required by an individual to fully participate in any open meetings, programs or activities of the Community Development Division also should be directed to Thompson-White.
Information: Mariettaga.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2748
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