CLAYTON COUNTY OFFICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
PY2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROPOSED FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND PY2021 AND PY2022 REALLOCATIONS
Clayton County publishes, herein, its proposed amendments to the 2021 and 2022 Annual Action Plans, along with funding recommendations for the Program Year (PY) 2024 Annual Action Plan based on anticipated amounts for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs and are subject to modifications based on pending final allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All proposed ‘project’ budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts.
The draft PY2024 Annual Action Plan is available at www.hud.claytoncountyga.gov. Written comments regarding the plan should be sent no later than April 13, 2024 to the address below:
Clayton County Office of Grants Administration 1671 Adamson Parkway, Suite 101
Morrow, GA 30260
Comments can be sent via email to linda.boswell@claytoncountyga.gov . The Clayton County Board of Commissioners will consider items contained in this Public Notice at their regular business meeting on April 16, 2024.
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) PY2024 PROPOSED AWARDED FUNDS = $2,274,467 | |||
| Applicant | Project Description | PY2024 Funding Request | PY2024 Funding Recommendation |
| Arts Clayton | Teen Arts Intensive Program | $50,320 | $35,000 |
| City of Forest Park | Rite Aid Building Conversion | $4,465,644 | $504,074 |
| City of Lake City | Municipal Center Park Improvements, Phase II | $175,000 | $87,500 |
| City of Lovejoy | Mayor’s Park Improvements | $150,000 | $50,000 |
| Clayton County Buildings & Maintenance | Morrow Lake City Park Concession Stand Demolition & Replacement | $290,581 | $100,000 |
| Clayton County Buildings & Maintenance | Rum Creek Park Improvements | $251,656 | $100,000 |
| Clayton County Buildings & Maintenance | Rex Park Concession Stand Demolition & Replacement | $315,882 | $100,000 |
| Clayton County Office of Economic Development | County Right of Way Beautification | $200,000 | $100,000 |
| Clayton County Office of Grants Administration | CDBG Program Administration | $454,893 | $454,893 |
| Clayton County Office of Grants Administration | Essential Home Repair Administration | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Clayton County Office of Resilience and Sustainability | Flat Shoals Park Expansion | $500,000 | $250,000 |
| Clayton County Office of Youth Services | Coding Bootcamp | $96,000 | $48,000 |
| Clayton County Parks and Recreation | Park Improvements | $133,000 | $100,000 |
| Clayton County Senior Services | Kinship Care Playground | $115,478 | $100,000 |
| Clayton County Senior Services | Kinship Care Summer Program | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Hope Shelter | Shelter Operations | $65,000 | $30,000 |
| Metro Fair Housing | Fair Housing Compliance | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Southern Crescent Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy | 24 Hour Crisis Hotline | $74,116 | $35,000 |
| TOTAL | $7,517,570 | $2,274,467 | |
| HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PY2024 PROPOSED AWARDED FUNDS = $1,216,507 | |||
| Applicant | Project Description | PY2024 Funding Request | PY2024 Funding Recommendation |
| Clayton County Office of Grants Administration | HOME Program Administration | $121,651 | $121,651 |
| Clayton County Office of Grants Administration | CHDO Set-Aside | $182,476 | $182,476 |
| Housing Authority of Clayton County | Hearthside Housing Development | $2,000,000 | $512,380 |
| Living Faith Tabernacle | Hearthside Housing Development | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| TOTAL | $2,704,127 | $1,216,507 | |
| EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PY2024 PROPOSED AWARDED FUNDS = $208,774 | |||
| Applicant | Project Description | PY2024 Funding Request | PY2024 Funding Recommendation |
| Clayton County Office of Grants Administration | SHIP Initiative | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Hearts to Nourish Hope | Emergency Housing Assistance | $345,000 | $193,774 |
| TOTAL | $863,000 | $208,774 | |
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PY2021 and PY2022 RECAPTURED FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS CDBG Balance Transferred From: |
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| Year | Subrecipient | Project Description |
Reason For Recapture |
Balance |
| 2022 | Gigi’s House | Mental Health Services | Project Canceled | $40,000.00 |
| TOTAL | $40,000.00 | |||
| CDBG Balance Transferred To: | ||||
| Year | Subrecipient | Project Description | Allocation | |
| 2022 | Metro Fair Housing | Fair Housing Compliance | $40,000.00 | |
| TOTAL | $40,000.00 | |||
| HOME ARP Balance Transferred From: | ||||
| Year | Subrecipient | Project Description |
Reason For Recapture |
Balance |
| 2021 | Epic Conclusions | Rental Assistance | Project Completed | $87,850.70 |
| TOTAL | $87,850.70 | |||
| HOME ARP Balance Transferred To: | ||||
| Year | Subrecipient | Project Description | Allocation | |
| 2021 | Hearts to Nourish Hope | Rental Assistance | $87,850.70 | |
| TOTAL | $87,850.70 | |||
Other actions planned for Program Year 2024 [per 24 CFR 91.220.1]
In addition to the specific activities proposed for funding during program year 2024, other actions planned, in furtherance of the needs, goals, objectives and strategies of the Clayton County Consolidated Plan include: 1) Mitigate foreclosures and reduce homelessness; 2) Address the potential problems of lead-based paint hazards; 3) Work to reduce the incidence of poverty in Clayton County through increased private sector employment and through reducing housing cost burdens for low-income households; 4) Continuous evaluation and adjustments to the structure of service delivery to meet the needs of Clayton County’s changing population; 5) Expanded focus on governmental coordination to ensure the most efficient investments of public resources; 6) Encouragement of participation of residents in the decision-making process of the local public housing authorities in Clayton County; 7) Cooperate with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs in the planning and administration of its Continuum of Care Plan for the homeless; and 8) Addressing barriers to Fair Housing
CDBG national objectives to be addressed with PY 2024 funds
All activities and actions will be undertaken in accordance with Title I, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. All project activities are designed to principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons [per 24 CFR 570.208 (A)].
Displacement Statement
No displacement of persons or businesses is expected to occur as a result of the activities proposed, herein. However, federal regulations require that each recipient provide a plan of action to assist persons in the unlikely event of displacement. If displacement should occur, Clayton County will implement the provisions, as required by the CDBG program regulations [24 CFR. 570.606].
Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] and Section 504 – Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Clayton County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs. Requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity shall be made to the Clayton County Office of Grants Administration.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) PY2024 PROPOSED AWARDED FUNDS (pdf)(215KB)
