CDBG Program Sample Clauses
The CDBG Program clause defines the requirements and obligations related to the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in a contract or agreement. It typically outlines compliance with federal regulations, eligible activities, and reporting standards that must be met when utilizing CDBG resources. For example, it may require contractors to follow specific procurement procedures or ensure that funded projects benefit low- and moderate-income individuals. The core function of this clause is to ensure that all parties adhere to the rules governing CDBG funds, thereby maintaining eligibility for federal funding and preventing misuse or misallocation of grant resources.
CDBG Program. The funds received under this Agreement will be used to improve the quality of housing, public facilities, certain public service capital needs, and to create and/or retain jobs, predominantly for low- and moderate-income persons. These funds will benefit low- and moderate-income citizens of the County's incorporated municipalities if the needs of such persons in these municipalities are included in the Cobb County CDBG Program. By executing the CDBG cooperation agreement, the city understands that it:
1. May not apply for grants from appropriations under the State CDBG Program for fiscal years during the period in which it participates in the urban county's CDBG program; and
2. May receive a formula allocation under the HOME Program only through the urban county. Thus, even if the urban county does not receive a HOME formula allocation, the participating unit of local government cannot form a HOME consortium with other local governments. (Note: This does not preclude the urban county or a unit of government participating with the urban county from applying to the State for HOME funds; and
3. May receive a formula allocation under the ESG Program only through the urban county. (Note: This does not preclude the urban county or a unit of government participating with the urban county from applying to the State for ESG funds. Participation in this Agreement covers participation in the Community Development Block Grant [CDBG] program per HUD requirements. The County invites the participation of the incorporated municipalities located in Cobb County in the Community Development Block Grant Program, upon the respective municipalities dedicating their population counts in support of the County formula allocation of funds and the County agrees to carry out the objectives of the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, throughout the unincorporated areas of the County and in the City. The County agrees to allocate to the City each Program Year a CDBG “fair share” dollar amount based on the City’s percentage of the County’s total population, according to the 2022 or later Census, or any Bureau of Census population statistics, if approved by HUD. The City may also receive additional CDBG funds, if awarded by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. During each Program Year, the City agrees to make priority decisions and to submit a list of eligible CDBG activities to the County. The CDBG activities shall be submitted to the County in accordance with the Coun...