AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Consider approval of a Resolution to submit the 2016 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) application for $300,000 to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Director of Planning and Development Services Toussaint Kirk will address.
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The City of Griffin is applying for $300,000 in Community HOME Investment Program grant funds from the Department of Community Affairs to rehabilitate approximately 8 housing units within Census Tract 1607, Block Group 2 and Tract 1612, Block Groups 2 and 3.
The area includes homes located in the southwest Griffin Redevelopment Area as identified by the attached maps. The funds will benefit owner-occupied families located within the 50% or greater poverty census tracts. The funds will be available to those that meet DCAs criteria on a first come-first serve basis.
Staff recommends approval.
The City of Griffin Planning & Development Services Department will commit $6,000 in cash and $5,500 of in-kind services in FY17. |