Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to amend and restate the contract terms between Fulton County and Wellspring Living in the amount of $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for construction purposes. The original effective dates of the contract were May 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The first amendment extended the contract term until December 31, 2024. This second amendment will extend the contract term until September 30, 2026. This Agenda Item is 100% grant funded and funds will be disbursed during construction. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1 provides that all contracts entered 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?
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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.)
Request approval to amend and restate the contract terms between Fulton County and Wellspring Living in the amount of $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for construction purposes.
On September 7, 2022, the Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution (Agenda Item # 22-0645), approving funding of $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in support of Wellspring Living’s expansion and utilization of a multi-discipline service model covering the full spectrum of needs for victims of sexual exploitation; authorizing the Chairman to execute any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment; authorizing the County Attorney to prepare the necessary agreement and approve same as to form and make modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes.
The priority for the $500,000.00 allocation is for construction purposes. On May 17, 2023, the Board of Commissioners approved the contract between Fulton County and Wellspring Living in the amount of $500,000.00 in American Recue Plan (ARPA) funds for construction purposes to support Wellspring Living’s expansion. The contract was effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (Agenda Item # 23-0353). On December 20, 2023, the Board of Commissioners approved a contract amendment (Agenda Item #23-0928) to extend the contact term to December 31, 2024. This second amendment will extend the contract term until September 30, 2026. This contract amendment is necessary because Wellspring has not yet begun construction and requires additional time to utilize the allotted funding.
Scope of Work: Wellspring Living, Inc. shall utilize the Award Amount to help fund the construction of the Activities and Training Building as part of the expansion of Wellspring’s existing Campus where it provides programs and services that address recovery, job training and support through residential and community-based programs for domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk. Construction of the Activities and Training Building will start in March 2025 and is expected to be completed in December 2025.
Community Impact: The Fulton County Department of Community Development strengthens people, families, and communities through partnerships with various community organizations and outreach programs, particularly non-profit, private sector, government, volunteer, and citizen advocates.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends this amendment for a contract extension between Fulton County and Wellspring Living in the amount of $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.
Project Implications: Approval for the use of these funds will support Wellspring Living’s expansion project and support programs and services that address recovery, job training and support through residential and community-based programs for domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk.
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
448-121-ARP3-LIVE