Community Development Block Grant Program Office

PUBLIC RECORD Citizen Participation Plan — View Document HUD stipulates that each grantee of CDBG funds adhere to a policy that allows citizens affected by projects funded with CDBG dollars the opportunity to express concern, if any, regarding proposed activities. Cobb County has taken specific actions to provide for, and to encourage, increased participation in its housing and community development programs, particularly by low to moderate income persons. Public Notices — View Document Ads placed in the Marietta Daily Journal to publicize actions being taken regarding current projects funded through the Cobb County CDBG Program Office. 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan Executive Summary — View Document The Consolidated Plan or Strategic Plan Executive Summary provides information on how Cobb County plans to address important housing and community development needs of its low and moderate income residents during the five year period. This Plan describes the priorities the County will emphasize when using federal grant programs funded through HUD. It describes the mission of the CDBG Program Office and the Strategic Consolidated Plan Goals for the five year period. 2006 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Review [CAPER] — View Document This document provides HUD and the residents of Cobb County an opportunity to evaluate Cobb County’s overall progress in carrying out priorities and specific objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan and describes actions or changes contemplated in the County’s programs. It includes both an summary of accomplishments and an assessment of progress towards the vision established by the County, utilizing CDBG, HOME, ADDI, and ESG programs. 2005 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Review [CAPER] — View Document This document provides HUD and the residents of Cobb County an opportunity to evaluate Cobb County’s overall progress in carrying out priorities and specific objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan and describes actions or changes contemplated in the County’s programs. It includes both an summary of accomplishments and an assessment of progress towards the vision established by the County, utilizing CDBG, HOME, ADDI, and ESG programs. 2007 Annual Action Plan — View Document This document is submitted to HUD as a prerequisite to receiving funds from CDBG, HOME, ADDI, and ESG Programs and emphasizes Cobb County priorities when using these federal grant dollars. The Action Plan for the upcoming grant year is submitted each year to HUD by November 15 and will provide direction for program activities funded during the next year. The plan is developed and administered by the Cobb County CDBG Program Office under the approval and direction of the County Manager and Cobb County Board of Commissioners. 2007 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing [AI] — View Document This document is required by HUD to certify that Cobb County affirmatively furthers fair housing in all of its practices. The document identifies impediments to fair housing choice in the County, assesses current fair housing initiatives, and describes further actions the County will take to overcome the identified impediments.