Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") between Fulton County, as the GA 502 Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC") Collaborative Applicant, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), on behalf of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority ("GHFA"), to implement the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The term is from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025. This item is 100% grant funded in the amount of $72,659.00 (HMIS grant through the DCA). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1, all requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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?
Yes
Summary & Background:
Request approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") between Fulton County, as the GA 502 Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC") Collaborative Applicant, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), on behalf of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority ("GHFA"), to implement the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
GHFA has designated the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead for the Georgia HMIS Collaborative. Additionally, as part of the Collaborative, Fulton County CoC has also designated DCA to manage the Continuum's HMIS and to apply for and receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HMIS funding on behalf of the Continuum of Care.
DCA will manage the HMIS grant in cooperation with the Fulton County CoC, and will collect Cost Sharing Fees, as agreed upon through the Georgia Cost Sharing Plan.
The cost sharing under this Agreement will be applied as follows:
Project Name: Fulton HMIS Renewal Grant
No. (if applicable): GA0232L4B022311
Grant or funding source Term: 12/1/2024-11/30/2025
Grant/Funding Source Amount: $72,659.00
Amount of Grant Retained by CoC (if applicable): $ 41,005.80
Amount of Grant/Funding source retained by DCA: $ 31,653.20
Scope of Work: DCA will manage the HMIS grant in collaboration with Fulton County and will, at a minimum, fulfill the following responsibilities: project management, ensuring software system compliance, and providing training and technical assistance.
Community Impact: The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) enhances community efforts to address homelessness by collecting and analyzing data on individuals and families experiencing homelessness, allowing for more informed decision-making and resource allocation. It fosters collaboration among service providers, helping to improve outcomes by ensuring that individuals receive the appropriate support and services.
Department Recommendation: Approve the requested action.
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-121-HS24-1160