Department
Arts and Culture
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract between Fulton County, Georgia and SHEMI Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide the Taste of South Fulton (“Taste of SoFu”) arts and cultural programs and events. Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture’s FY 2024 budget. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Additionally, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-1-19.1, Fulton County is authorized and empowered under the laws of the State of Georgia to enter into a contract for services with individuals, organizations and institutions, for purely charitable purposes and to purchase services from such persons.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
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 Department of Arts & Culture recommends approval of this contract with SHEMI Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide the Taste of SoFu events and arts and cultural programs and activities for the citizens of Fulton County.
Community Impact: The mission of the Department of Arts & Culture is to provide arts and culture access to the diverse citizenry of Fulton County.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Arts & Culture requests BOC approval of the attached contract.
Project Implications: This contract provides essential funding support to arts, cultural and service organizations in order to expand the arts to all sectors of Fulton County.
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: Approval of this contract is essential to meet the arts and cultural needs of the community in the current year.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
No new budget impact as funds are authorized in the FY2024 Department of Arts & Culture approved budget (Funding line: 100-181-1810-1142).