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 The Lionheart Life Center, Inc. (dba The Lionheart School) in the amount of $11,000.00 to provide the following services to individuals with disabilities in Fulton County: Social Emotional Learning, Educational Technology, Hippotherapy, Lionheart Gardens, Design, Production and Retail Sales Experience, Extracurricular Programs and Summer Camp Activities (Camp Happy Hearts and Camp Joyful Soles); 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. The term of this Contract shall be upon approval through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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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
Request approval of a contract between Fulton County and The Lionheart Life Center, Inc. (dba The Lionheart School) in the amount of $11,000.00 to provide the following services to individuals with disabilities in Fulton County: Social Emotional Learning, Educational Technology, Hippotherapy, Lionheart Gardens, Design, Production and Retail Sales Experience, Extracurricular Programs and Summer Camp Activities (Camp Happy Hearts and Camp Joyful Soles).
On January 18, 2023, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved an $11,000 increase in the FY2023 Budget for the Department of Community Development to be allocated specifically to the Lionheart School.
Scope of Work: To provide the following services to individuals with disabilities in Fulton County: Social Emotional Learning, Educational Technology, Hippotherapy, Lionheart Gardens, Design, Production and Retail Sales Experience, Extracurricular Programs and Summer Camp Activities (Camp Happy Hearts and Camp Joyful Soles).
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: The department recommends approval of the requested action.
Project Implications: Approval for the use of these funds will support the Lionheart Schools’ efforts to address the needs of individuals with disabilities by providing a unique learning environment that combines the area's finest Special Education teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists with concerned and engaged parents.
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-121-CSG2-1160