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MVPO-led public hearing outlines CDBG funding options for Fulton County
Summary
At a Jan. 15 public hearing, a presenter identified as Lorenzo reviewed Community Development Block Grant program types, eligibility and anticipated timelines, noting Fulton County's eligibility limits and program construction amounts.
During the board's Jan. 15 meeting the commissioners recessed to conduct a CDBG public hearing led by a presenter identified only as Lorenzo. Lorenzo explained how to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds and summarized common program types and typical construction amounts: Allocation Program (biannual, $120,000 construction; Fulton County not eligible this cycle), Critical Infrastructure (annual, three open projects allowed, $470,000 construction amount; county currently has one open project), Residential Public Infrastructure (open cycle, one open spot, $720,000 construction), Downtown (open cycle, $225,000 for up to three buildings), and Flex (open cycle, $225,000 to fill financing gaps).
Lorenzo also reviewed anticipated timelines, instructions for completing the implementation strategy project list, application guidelines and project eligibility criteria. The hearing served as an informational session; the transcript records no public comments or board votes related to specific projects during this meeting.
