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Superior Court Administration
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with CaringWorks, Inc. and Fulton County on behalf of the Superior Court Accountability Court, effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with four (1) year renewal options for the provision of services by CaringWorks to the participants of Fulton County Accountability Court via their Oasis of Hope program. No additional funds are required or provided. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
West's Code of Georgia § 36-10-1; All official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons in behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
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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.)
Superior Court Administration recommends the approval of this agreement. The Oasis of Hope program offered by Caringworks to the participants of Fulton County Accountability Court provides for safe housing and residential services in addition to ancillary services that will facilitate the speedy intake and increased retention of participant - resulting in less time spent incarcerated and reduced recidivism.
Scope of Work: Through this agreement Caringworks will support the Fulton County Accountability Court by: (1) providing supportive housing and services including team-based case management, access to healthcare, employment assistance, and access to income support; (2) developing individualized treatment plans and approaches; (3) utilizing evidence-based and population appropriate treatment services; (4) providing drug testing as required for supervision, treatment adherence, and therapeutic intervention; (5) Screening for infectious diseases including HIV and viral hepatitis.
Community Impact: Improves public safety in the community by providing for safe housing and residential services in addition to ancillary services that will facilitate the speedy intake and increased retention of participants - resulting in less time spent incarcerated and reduced recidivism.
Department Recommendation: Superior Court Administration recommends the approval of this agreement.
Project Implications: The Oasis of Hope program is 100% grant funded by SAMHSA through CaringWorks. Approval of this agreement will ensure improving service delivery to offenders with drug and/or alcohol addiction.
Community Issues/Concerns: Superior Court Administration is not aware of any community concerns with the implementation of this project.
Department Issues/Concerns: Superior Court Administration is not aware of any community concerns with the implementation of this project.
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
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Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Memorandum of Understanding
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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David Summerlin, Court Administrator, Superior Court, 404.612.4529
Grant Information Summary
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1/01/2024 |
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12/31/2024 |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1: No Funding Needed
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Start Date: 1/1/2024 |
End Date: 12/31/2024 |
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Cost Adjustment: N/A |
Renewal/Extension Terms: Four (1) Year Renewal Options |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: New
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