Impact
WARD / COUNCILMEMBER: Ward / Citywide
$ IMPACT: $40,000
Title
Approval of Resolution RES2022-08 for the funding and submittal of an application to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for participation in the 2022 Livable Centers Initiative grant program for the development of a South Cobb Drive corridor study in the amount of $40,000.00, which is a 20% local match by the City, and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward / Citywide
Body
ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Department is seeking approval for a funding resolution in the amount of $40,000 to submit an application to the Atlanta Regional Commission to participate in the 2022 Livable Centers Initiative grant program for the development of the South Cobb Drive corridor study. The proposed study area would encompass parcels along or near South Cobb Drive from Oakdale Drive / Lake Court to Pat Mell Road. The study is intended to create a master plan to advance affordable housing, creative place making, transit, green infrastructure and smart city technology.
Community Development is applying for a total grant amount of $200,000 for the study. Participation in the grant program would require a local match of 20% by the city for a total match amount of $40,000.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of Resolution RES2022-08 for the funding and submittal of an application to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for participation in the 2022 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Grant Program for the development of a South Cobb Drive corridor study in the amount of $40,000.00, which is a 20% local match by the City, and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.