HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 12 09 230STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON RESOLUTION NO. 12-09-230
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
TO FULTON COUNTY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS FOR FULTON COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PLAN PERIOD
2012-2014 TO RENOVATE THE CITY PROPERTY AT 15690 HOPEWELL
ROAD FOR USE AS A SENIOR CENTER
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council and the Mayor of the City of Milton, GA while
in a Regular Meeting on September 17,2012 at 6:00 p.m. as follows:
WHEREAS, The City of Milton owns the 2.5 acre property located at 15690 Hopewell
Road, commonly referred to as the Hopewell House; and
WHEREAS, this property is one of the oldest structures in North Fulton County dating
back to circa 1840, and significant renovations are needed to meet the building safety
criteria to allow for public uses; and
WHEREAS, a professional cost estimate was done and determined that the cost to
convert this property into a community center is approximately $699,000; and
WHEREAS, funds are available through the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program for the renovation of buildings for use as a Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, Milton has over 3,000 senior residents accounting for 10 percent of
Milton's population, and there are no senior service centers located in Milton; and
WHEREAS, A Public Hearing to consider the proposed use of funds was held on
September 5, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton desires to submit an application to Fulton County
seeking a total of $161,250 in (CDBG) Federal funding, subject to future Congressional
appropriation, to establish a Senior Community Center at 15690 Hopewell Road to
benefit the senior population in Milton and North Fulton County; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council and the Mayor of the City
of Milton does hereby authorize the transmittal of the (CDBG) application to Fulton
County.
RESOL VED this 1 i h day of September 2012.
Approved:
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