Department
Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to enter into a contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities for the planning and design of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in North Fulton for a contract term September 25, 2024 through September 24, 2025. The contract is grant funded in the amount of $500,000.00. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the contract as to legal form and make modifications thereto, including correcting scrivener’s errors, prior to execution. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-10-1, all contracts with the County shall be in writing and entered on its meeting minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
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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.)
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is awarding $500,000 to the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities for the planning, and design for the implementation of a Behavioral Health Crisis Center in North Fulton.
Scope of Work: The Contractor agrees to process and complete the feasibility study that will include: 1. Site investigation to determine construction feasibility 2. A conceptual design of the facility created by a 3rd party consultant 3. Compilation and review of all Georgia DBHDD requirements 4. Issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction 5. Review of Fulton County’s land portfolio for any suitable properties that could be donated pending approval by the Board of Commissioners.
Community Impact: Increase access to Behavioral Health Crisis Services to residents of Fulton County.
Department Recommendation: Approval to enter into a contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities for the planning and design of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in North Fulton for a contract term September 25, 2024 through September 24, 2025
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Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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