Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to amend the Community Development Block Grant CV-3 contract with the City of College Park to extend the contract end date from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 to allow the city additional time to provide citizens in need with rent, mortgage and/or utility assistance. No additional funds are requested. The existing funding level for the contract will not change as a result of this amendment. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the contract amendment as to form and make changes thereto prior to execution. (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 into 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
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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.)
On September 11, 2020, the Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution to accept the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) CDBG CV-3 award of $1,710,860 (Agenda Item# 21-0373) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic for Fulton County’s low to moderate income citizens. The CDBG COVID 19 CV-3 funds initially awarded have been exhausted.
On April 12, 2023, the Board of Commissioners approved Amendment 1 to provide additional funds in the amount of $76,427 to existing agreements with City of College Park ($110,000) (Agenda Item# 23-0224). CDBG COVID 19 CV-3 funds assist municipalities to quickly respond to citizens in need of rent, mortgage and or utility assistance.
Scope of Work: Amend the City of College Park CDBG Program COVID-19 CV 3 contract to extend contract end date from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024. The contract extension will allow College Park additional time to provide financial assistance to citizens in need of rent, mortgage and or utility assistance.
Community Impact: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding will help municipalities sustain and support low to moderate income communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Department Recommendation: Approve the requested action.
Project Implications: Approval of the contract amendment will grant additional time for College Park to assist constituents in need of rent, mortgage and or utility assistance.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community issues or concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
865-121-8521-1188-851-GYC3