Department
Select Fulton
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Amended and Restated Economic Development Services Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia and the Development Authority of Fulton County (DAFC) to ensure efficiency of service delivery and coordination of the County’s economic development efforts. Effective upon execution for an initial term of five (5) years and then an automatic renewal period of five (5) additional years. (APPROVED AMENDED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY CHAIRMAN PITTS
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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)
Infrastructure and Economic Development
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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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 December 12, 2020, pursuant to Agenda Item 20-0899, the County and DAFC entered into an agreement for the provision of economic development services within the County. This Amended and Restated Agreement modifies that previous agreement by further clarifying the relationship between Select Fulton and the DAFC to ensure coordinated and collaborative efforts regarding economic development within the County. The Amended and Restated Agreement provides that the Executive Director of DAFC, the County Manager, and the Director of Select Fulton, or their designees, shall collaborate and develop strategic goals for economic development within the County, which will be designed to fulfill the policy vision of DAFC and the County as established by their respective governing authorities. Select Fulton and DAFC serve various roles in economic development throughout Fulton County based on their respective expertise or as promulgated by laws. Specifically, Select Fulton leads in providing Business and Workforce Development services for Fulton County. DAFC, through its powers under the Development Authorities Law, provides services to develop and promote trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities for the public good and the general welfare, including, but not limited to, facilitating certain commercial and other public finance developments such as office, warehouse, manufacturing, retail and restaurant, residential, data center, hotel, medical, film, parking, and educational facilities.
Community Impact: This Amended and Restated Agreement enables countywide alignment of economic development services between Fulton County and the DAFC.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval.
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: Given the establishment of Select Fulton as the County’s Economic Development Department in 2022, an amended agreement is needed to define roles and play to the strengths of each respective organization. This will allow for increased efficiency of resources, minimize duplication of efforts and allow for more strategic partnerships to benefit Fulton County residents and businesses. This amended agreement does not limit either organization from participating in broader or overlapping efforts.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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