Department
Emergency Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of South Fulton, Georgia and Fulton County, Georgia, by which the City and the County would agree to fire protection, fire suppression, emergency medical response, community risk reduction, rescue, hazardous material response, technical rescue, ancillary fire services and support assistance, and first response non-transport emergency medical services within the specific boundaries of the unincorporated portion of Fulton County, Georgia. The IGA is effective January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026. This Agreement may renew on January 1st of each successive year for up to three (3) years. This Agreement may not be renewed or enforced beyond December 31, 2029. Renewal of this Agreement shall require written notice by both the County and the City and shall not be automatic. The County’s funding obligation annually is the amount of Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand ($456,250.00) Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents which shall be remitted to the City in monthly payments of Thirty-Eight Thousand and Twenty Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($38,020.84).
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. § 36-101 requires any contract entered into by the County be approved by the Board of Commissioners and entered into its official minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The purpose of this Agreement is for the City of South Fulton to provide fire protection, fire suppression, emergency medical response, community risk reduction, disaster mitigation, rescue, hazardous material response, technical rescue, ancillary fire services and support assistance, and first response non-transport emergency medical services within the specific boundaries of the unincorporated portion of Fulton County, Georgia. The City of South Fulton (City) will provide the services listed above consistent with the overall quality of services provided throughout the city. This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026. This Agreement may renew on January 1st of each successive year for up to three (3) years. This Agreement may not be renewed or enforced beyond December 31, 2029. Renewal of this Agreement shall require written notice by both the County and the City and shall not be automatic. The County’s funding obligation annually is the amount of Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand ($456,250.00) Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents which shall be remitted to the City in monthly payments of Thirty-Eight Thousand and Twenty Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($38,020.84)
Community Impact: Fulton County, Georgia is responsible for providing fire protection, fire suppression, emergency medical response, community risk reduction, disaster mitigation, rescue, hazardous material response, technical rescue, ancillary fire services and support assistance, and first response non-transport emergency medical services within the specific boundaries of the unincorporated portion of Fulton County, Georgia. By way of this IGA, Fulton County, Georgia will leverage the services of the City of South Fulton Fire Rescue Department to provide these municipal level services.
Department Recommendation: The department recommends Board of Commissioners approve this agenda item
Project Implications: Since Fulton County, Georgia no longer operates a full-time fire rescue department to provide essential services-including fire protection, fire suppression, emergency medical response, community risk reduction, disaster mitigation, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, ancillary fire services, and first response non-transport emergency medical services-an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with a qualified municipal fire rescue department is necessary to ensure the continued delivery of these critical public safety functions. While Fulton County is establishing a limited fire department presence to support specific operational needs at the Fulton County Executive Airport - Brownfield, this IGA will remain in effect to ensure comprehensive fire rescue coverage beyond those limited hours and on a continuous 24-hour basis for the designated unincorporated areas of the County.
Community Issues/Concerns: No particular issues or concerns have been raised by internal/external partners.
Department Issues/Concerns: No issues or concerns have been identified at this time.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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