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Public Defender
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a MOU between Fulton County, on behalf of the Office of the Public Defender, and the United Way of Greater Atlanta in the amount of $100,000.00 to support a select group of chronically homeless individuals released from the Fulton County Jail by providing transitional housing with case management. The MOU will be effective upon approval by the Board of Commissioners until December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with State of Georgia O.C.G.A 36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background: United Way of Greater Atlanta (“UWGA”) will assist the Office of the Public Defender with support of a select group of chronically homeless individuals released from Fulton County Jail by providing transitional housing with case management. UWGA will also provide assistance to clients suffering with substance abuse and physical and or mental concerns, as well as placement of some clients with mental health or substance abuse issues in transitional facilities.
Scope of Work: Transitional housing with case management to a select group of chronically homeless individuals released from Fulton County Jail.
Community Impact: To assist clients with substance abuse and physical or mental health concerns with housing and assistance back into society.
Department Recommendation: To approve the partnership developed since 2015 by assisting clients who are not able to help themselves transition back into society.
Project Implications: Refer up to fifteen clients at a time for the housing program which equates to forty-five to sixty-five clients receiving help for the year.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification (Delete this chart only if the Requested Action is for a NEW award. Simply insert the text “New Procurement.” If the Requested Action is for a Contract Modification ((Renewal, Amendment, Change Order, Extension, Increase Spending Authority)), the chart should remain and be completed.)
New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
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Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: 2023 MOU UWGA & Fulton Public Defender
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Reiko Ward
Director, Litigation Support
Public Defender
404.613.2225
Contract Attached
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Total Contract Value
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$100,000.00 |
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$100,000.00 |
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$100,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-490-4900-1160 $40,000.00
Funding Line 2:
100-490-BHIF-1160 $60,000.00
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Start Date: 1/1/2023 |
End Date: 12/31/2023 |
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Cost Adjustment: $100,000.00 |
Renewal/Extension Terms: One Year |
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Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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