Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to (a) rescind the prior 2025 Community Services Program (CSP) award to the non-profit Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00; and (b) reallocate the rescinded funding in the amount of $30,000.00 to the non-profit Open Hand Atlanta, Inc.
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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. Additionally, Fulton County Code Sec. 1-117 provides that 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
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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 requests approval to rescind prior 2025 Community Services Program (CSP) award to the non-profit Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc. (identified in Attachment “A”) in the amount of $30,000.00. Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc. has respectfully declined the 2025 CSP Award due to internal program planning and budget alignment challenges that prevent them from moving forward with program implementation at this time. The department therefore requests approval to reallocate the rescinded funding in the amount of $30,000.00 to the non-profit Open Hand Atlanta, Inc. (identified in Attachment “B”). Open Hand Atlanta, Inc. did not receive an initial 2025 CSP award as funds were exhausted.
Scope of Work: The CSP program is one the County’s principal avenues for funding social services programs pursuant to the County’s Strategic Plan
Community Impact: CSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents countywide in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Health and Wellness; Homelessness; and Senior Services.
Department Recommendation: Request approval to rescind prior 2025 Community Services Program (CSP) award to the non-profit Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00. Request approval to reallocate the rescinded funding in the amount of $30,000.00 to the non-profit Open Hand Atlanta, Inc.
Project Implications: General funding in the amount of $5,363,958.00 for the Community Services Program funding was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 29, 2025, Second Regular Meeting (Agenda item# 25-0070). The Board Commissioners approved the 2025 CSP funding recommendations on May 21, 2025 (Agenda Item# 25-0398). The funding 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-CSG2-1160