Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the 2026 Summer Youth Job Training Program (SYJTP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $250,000.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. General funding in the amount of $250,000.00 for Summer Youth Job Training Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the May 20, 2026, Second Regular Meeting
(Agenda Item# 26-0255). The contract period runs from June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-1-19.1, the Board of Commissioners may appropriate money for or the making of any grant or contribution for purely charitable purposes in the form of contracts for services, with "purely charitable purposes" meaning charitable, benevolent, or philanthropic purposes for health, education, social welfare, arts and humanities, or environmental organizations.
Pursuant to Fulton County Code § 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control in directing and controlling all the property of the county, as they may deem expedient, according to law, having the care, management, keeping, collecting, or disbursement, of money belonging to the county, or appropriated for its use, making such rules and regulations for the support of the poor of the county, and for the promotion of health, as are not inconsistent with law, and to exercise such other powers as are granted by law, or are indispensable to their jurisdiction over county matters and county finances.
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?
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.)
SYJTP funding was established as part of Fulton County’s commitment to providing Fulton County Youth 16-24 with the opportunity to gain work experience, develop interpersonal skills, and learn and explore career interests while earning income during the summer. General funding in the amount of $250,000.00 for Summer Youth Job Training Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the May 20, 2026, Second Regular Meeting (Agenda Item# 26-0255). The contract period runs from June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026.
Scope of Work: The SYJTP program is one of the County’s avenues for funding social services programs pursuant to the County’s Strategic Plan.
Community Impact: SYJTP funding was established as part of Fulton County’s commitment to providing Fulton County Youth 16-24 with the opportunity to gain work experience, develop interpersonal skills, and learn and explore career interests while earning income during the summer.
Department Recommendation: Approval of the 2026 Summer Youth Job Training Program (SYJTP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $250,000.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. The contract period runs from June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026.
Project Implications: SYJTP funding will build on current programming to support additional students who enroll for summer employment. Summer job programs and internships for youth are important vehicles to help them gain work experience, expand their social and professional networks, imagine new possibilities for themselves, and engage in positive, constructive activities during time that would otherwise be unstructured.
Community Issues/Concerns: The Department of Community Development is not aware of any community issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no Department issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Total Contract Value
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This Request: |
$250,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-121-SYIP-1160: General Fund, Community Development, Summer Youth Job Training Program, Professional Service - $250,000.00.