March 6, 2023

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-While

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200 Marietta, Georgia to receive comments on the PY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, PY2023 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Funding received through this program is allocated to various activities that serve the needs of low and moderate-income persons of Marietta, GA. 

A 30-day Public Comment period begins March 10, 2023 and ends April 10, 2023. Please direct all comments/inquiries to: Kelsey Thompson-White, 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060; Telephone: 770-794-5437 or e-mail to: kthompson@mariettaga.gov. 

The Plan is available on the City website on March 10th at https://www.mariettaga.gov/1171/Plans-Reports; and in hard copy at 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200.

PY2023 Proposed CDBG Allocations:

-    Administration & Planning: $88,370

-    Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction/Acquisition: $237,203

-    Public Facilities & Improvements: $50,000

-    Public Services: $66,277

     o    The Center for Family Resources: $10,000

     o    Marietta PAL: $8,585

     o    YELLS, Inc.: $20,000

     o    The Extension: $9,692

     o    SafePath: $10,000

     o    Ser Familia: $8,000

*In the event that the final allocation differs from the expected amount of $441.850, all proposed project budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. For Public Service Subrecipients, only projects that are not fully funded will receive an increase. 

The City of Marietta supports Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing and does not discriminate in any of its programs based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, familial status, age, religion, or disability. No displacement will occur because of the activities described herein. Should displacement occur, the City of Marietta will implement the provisions required by CFR 570.606. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of, access to, or treatment of, or employment, the programs and activities described herein. 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 should be directed to: Kelsey Thompson-White, 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060.