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File #: 24-0314    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 3/28/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/1/2024 Final action: 5/1/2024
Title: 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, 2024. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. 2024 MOU_FultonPublicDefender & UWGA, 2. 2024-0314

Department

Public Defender

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

title

 

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, 2024. (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                     

District 1                     

District 2                     

District 3                     

District 4                     

District 5                     

District 6                     


Is this a purchasing item?

No

 

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 from substance abuse and physical and or mental health 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 with UWGA to assist clients with mental health and substance abuse concerns 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

 

New Procurement

 

Contract & Compliance Information

N/A

 

Exhibits Attached

Exhibit 1: 2024 MOU Fulton Public Defender & UWGA

 

Contact Information
title

Reiko Ward

Director, Litigation Support

Public Defender

404.613.2225

 

Contract Attached
title

Yes


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$100,000.00

Previous Adjustments:

 

This Request:

$100,000.00

TOTAL:

$100,000.00


Grant Information Summary

Amount Requested:

 

Cash

Match Required:

 

In-Kind

Start Date:

 

Approval to Award

End Date:

 

Apply & Accept

Match Account $:

 

 

 


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-490-4900-1160     $64,000.00

Funding Line 2:

100-490-BHIF-1160     $30,000.00

Funding Line 3:

100-490-4907-1160     $5,000.00

Funding Line 4:

100-490-4905-1160     $1,000.00

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 1/1/2024

End Date: 12/31/2024

Cost Adjustment: $100,000.00

Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

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