Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to rescind prior 2023 Summer Youth Job Training Program (SYJTP) awards to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A” in the amount of $80,000.00. Request approval to reallocate the rescinded funding in the amount of $80,000.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “B”. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-1-19.1, the Board of Commissioners may appropriate money for or the making of any grant or contribution for purely charitable purposes in the form of contracts for services, with "purely charitable purposes" meaning charitable, benevolent, or philanthropic purposes for health, education, social welfare, arts and humanities, or environmental organizations.
Pursuant to Fulton County Code Sec. 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control in directing and controlling all the property of the county, as they may deem expedient, according to law, having the care, management, keeping, collecting, or disbursement, of money belonging to the county, or appropriated for its use, making such rules and regulations for the support of the poor of the county, and for the promotion of health, as are not inconsistent with law, and to exercise such other powers as are granted by law, or are indispensable to their jurisdiction over county matters and county finances.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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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 SYJTP program is one of the County’s principal avenues for funding social services programs pursuant to the County’s Strategic Plan.
Community Impact: SYJTP funding will provide Fulton County teens with the opportunity to gain work experience, develop interpersonal skills, and learn and explore career interests while earning income during the summer.
Department Recommendation: Request approval to rescind prior 2023 Summer Youth Job Training Program (SYJTP) awards to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A” in the amount of $80,000.00. Nonprofits listed in Attachment “A” declined their 2023 SYJTP Award. Request approval to reallocate the rescinded funding in the amount of $80,000.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “B”. Nonprofits listed in Attachment “B” did not receive a 2023 SYJTP award as funds were exhausted.
Project Implications: General funding in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Summer Youth Job Training Program funding was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 18, 2023 Recess meeting (Agenda item# 23-0044). 2023 SYJTP funding recommendations were approved by the Board on May 17, 2023 (Agenda item#23-0352). This item is being rescinded prior to formal execution of a contract between the parties.
Community Issues/Concerns: The Department of Community Development is not aware of any community issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no Department issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Total Contract Value
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-121-SYIP-1160