1. CDBG Compliance Lite Michael Casper and Pam Truitt December 3, 2014

2. Compliance Lite Topics  Property Acquisition Requirements  Prohibited Conflict of Interest  Environmental Review Requirements  DCA-9 Form From S ubject R eceivedS ize C ategorie s Kay Kagler R E: Determi nation of allowed acquisiti on cost under CDBG for Unadilla 10 2: 37 PM3 MB

3. Acquisition of Property  Applicable Law: Uniform Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Assistance Policies Act of 1970 (URA)  Applicable Regulation  49 CFR Part 24 (DOT)

4. Acquisition of Property (cont.)  Applicability  Purchase of land for building  Rights-of Way (ROW) for Streets  Easements for water, sewer, drainage, etc.  All acquisitions for CDBG Project Regardless of Source of Funds i.e. Local funds

5. Acquisition of Property (cont.)  Basic Requirements  Preliminary Notice of Intent to Acquire and URA Protections Brochure Provided to Owner  Amount Paid Must be Based on Appraised Value  Donations Acceptable But Only With Waiver  Owner Must be Offered Fair Market Value  Written Purchase Offer

6. Acquisition of Property (cont.)  Indicate ownership status of property needed for project  # of parcels and estimated cost  Indicator of Readiness to proceed  BONUS point

7. Prohibited Conflict of Interest  Both Financial and Personal Interest  Covered Officials  Elected Officials and Family Members  Key Staff  DCA can grant an Exception

8. Prohibited Conflict of Interest  Exception Requirements  Public Disclosure Posted Agenda Minutes  Abstain from any votes and discussion  Attorney Opinion on State and Local Laws  Parcel Map  Include in Application

9. Prohibited Conflict of Interest  Review Applicant’s Manual - Appendix F and DCA-10  Reminder: It is an Exception to the Regulation and Not a Waiver of the Regulation

10. Environmental Review Requirements for CDBG Applications  Obligation of CDBG Recipients:  Comply with environmental and historic preservation laws (Big List)  Assess and evaluate environmental effects  Minimize and mitigate any adverse effects  Public Notification  Do Not Obligate Funds Until E.R. Release of Funds  BONUS Point

11. Environmental Review  Recipients’ Workshop Training  HUD Training  Webinars: https://www.onecpd.info/learning- center/environmental-review-training/

12. Environmental Review Requirements for CDBG Applications  As you plan your project consider:  Neighborhood impacts  Historic Preservation Demolition Reuse and Rehabilitation of Historic Resources New building in a Historic Neighborhood

13. Environmental Review Requirements for CDBG Applications  Form DCA-9 Environmental Review Information  Floodplain and Wetland  Cultural and Historic Resources (including Native American Consultation) Archaeological Building and Structure Information  Environmental Grant Special Conditions  Information from DCA-9  DNR/HPD Comments

14. Environmental Review Requirements for CDBG Applications  Phase One for Certain Projects  Tribal Consultation  Similar to Section 106 review  Checklist (DCA 9b)  TDAT – Native American Consultation http://egis.hud.gov/tdat/Tribal.aspx

15. Compliance Requirements Questions? Michael Casper (404)679-0594 michael.casper@dca.ga.gov Pam Truitt (404)679-5240 pam.truitt@dca.ga.gov