Department
Finance
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, Georgia authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a Behavioral Health Crisis Center contract between the Fulton Dekalb Hospital Authority and Fulton County, Georgia, along with the execution of related documents pertaining to the authority’s bond issuance, regarding the acquisition, construction, equipping, and development of a new Behavioral Health Crisis Center and the provision of medical services and hospital facilities for the indigent sick in Fulton County; authorizing the use of general funds of Fulton County, Georgia in an amount sufficient to pay its obligations under the Behavioral Health Crisis Center contract, and for other purposes.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Board of Commissioner approval is required pursuant to O.C.G.A 31-7-84 and 31-7-85.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
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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: On July 15, 2026, the Board of Commissioners approved agenda item 26-0405 which authorized funding through a contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities for construction of the new Behavioral Health Crisis Center in North Fulton. The total project is estimated at approximately $24 million, which requires a funding mechanism beyond the annual $9.4 million contract with the State of Georgia. The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA) is providing short-term conduit financing for the project, which will be repaid by reimbursements from the State’s agreement to fully fund the construction of the facility. This short-term financing vehicle is expected to be fully repaid soon after the estimated 2-3 year construction period through a privately placed bank financing executed through FDHA and guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the County. The attached Resolution authorized the financing transaction, authorizes County officials to execute the financing documents along, as well as authorizes the agreement with FDHA.
Community Impact: Provides financing vehicle for the new behavioral health facilities.
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Project Implications: Ensures financing for entire project
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
NBHCC construction fund 545-999-D250-8100 Loan Proceeds