Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract between Fulton County and Next Level Boys Academy, LLC in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide services for youth and young adults in Fulton County; and to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Official Code of Georgia 36-10-1 states that all contracts entered by Fulton County with other partners or persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on the Board of Commissioners meeting minutes.
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.)
The Department of Community Development recommends approval of a contract between Fulton County and Next Level Boys Academy, LLC in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide services for youth and young adults in Fulton County. On January 18, 2023, as part of the adopted 2023 budget, the Board of Commissioners approved an increase to the Department of Community Development’s budget by $75,000 to provide a grant to the Next Level Boys Academy, LLC. The funds will be used to support services for youth and young adult males.
Scope of Work: Programs include entrepreneurship, scholarships, youth mentoring and enrichment camps, leadership, and violence prevention. The programs focus on the following areas: gang prevention and intervention, anger management, conflict resolution, mental health, life, social and soft skills, and job readiness.
Community Impact: The Fulton County Department of Community Development strengthens people, families, and communities through partnerships with various community organizations and outreach programs, particularly non-profit, private sector, government, volunteer, and citizen advocates.
Department Recommendation: Approve the requested action.
Project Implications: Approval for the use of these funds will support programs and services that address entrepreneurship, scholarships, youth mentoring and enrichment camps, leadership, and violence prevention. The programs focus on the following areas: gang prevention and intervention, anger management, conflict resolution, mental health, life, social and soft skills, and job readiness.
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-121-2615-1160
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