Biennial Budget 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0 - Cobb County Government

Behind The Scenes
Economic Development
March each year. Management of the request packages will continue
through September each year.
GOAL #7 - Assist the Board of Commissioners in supporting efforts to improve the
quality of life for Cobb County residents through various federal, state, and local
funding initiatives to local non-profit organizations.
< Provide oversight of the Community Development Block Grant Program
Office to include the following programs: Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG),
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), HOME, and Community Services Block
Grant (CSBG).
< Review direct payment vouchers (financial requests for payment).
< Attend monthly meetings with Community Development Block Grant
program staff to review program activities, financial statements, and
pertinent issues.
< Approve budgeted appropriations and consolidated plans.
< Review consultant contract and all subrecipient agreements prior to
execution.
< Prepare request for proposals with the assistance of the County Attorney’s
Office.
< Participate in Cobb Community Collaborative.
< Serve on Planning and Evaluation committee.
< Review applications by non-profits for county funding.
< Submit Board of Commissioner agenda items as necessary for CDBG and
Cobb Community Collaborative.
GOAL #8 - Serve as liaison in support of external affair initiatives to include the
development of relationships with international communities.
< Continue development of relationship with Seongdong-Gu, Korea and
support additional activities and partnerships to enhance relationship.
< Provide support for other entities in Cobb County wanting to enter into
international relationships.
< Assist the Chairman and Board of Commissioners, as directed, with global
economic and cultural exchange opportunities.
FY 09/10 KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE
Increase the effectiveness of the grant application process through the utilization of
proprietary and non-proprietary information collected, compiled, and presented by
the INPUT grant subscription.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Description
FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10
Actual Projected Target Target
Effectiveness Measurement
Grant Attainment Rate 20% 25% 30% 35%
FY 09/10 BIENNIAL BUDGET
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