Department
Purchasing & Contract Compliance
Requested Action
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Request approval of an Ordinance to amend Fulton County Code of Ordinances, Part I (Local Constitutional Amendments and Local Acts), Subpart B (Code of Resolutions), Chapter 102 (Administration), Article V (Purchases and Contracts), Division 8 (Nondiscrimination in Purchasing and Contracting), Section 102-441.2 (Sunset Provision), to extend the expiration date of said Nondiscrimination Program from June 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024 allow completion of the Disparity Study. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action
In accordance with Article XI, Section II, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution, the governing authority of Fulton County is authorized to adopt clearly reasonable ordinances relating to its property, affairs and local government.
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Summary & Background
Ordinance 19-0854 was adopted by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners on November 20, 2019, based on the findings of the Disparity Study and the County’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity in contracting. The Ordinance amended the Fulton County Purchasing Code to improve the County’s “Non-Discrimination in Purchasing and Contracting” policy by ensuring that it contains narrowly tailored equal opportunity measures in County contracting.
In 2023, the County commissioned its most recent disparity study. The study period is from 2018 through 2022.
This request is to amend Fulton County Code of Ordinances Part I, Subpart B, Chapter 102, Article V, Purchasing Code Section 102-441.2 to extend the sunset period from June 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024, in order to complete the Disparity Study. Due to the Cyber Incident and the issues with the County’s ERP System, Purchasing has been unable to provide critical data needed from the system to provide the required data to the Consultant and to confirm data. This additional time is needed to ensure the County’s ERP System and fully restored and required data can be provided and allow adequate time for review by the County Attorney’s Office and the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance for implementation of any resultant recommendations.
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Ordinance
Contact Information title
Felicia Strong-Whitaker, Chief Purchasing Agent, Purchasing & Contract Compliance, (404) 612-4210