Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution approving an Underground Distribution Construction Agreement and Release for Construction Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia and the Georgia Power Company for the purpose of completing planned renovations and new construction at the Oak Hill Child, Adolescent and Family Center located at 2805 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30315; to authorize the Chairman to execute the Underground Distribution Construction Agreement and Release for Construction Agreement and related documents; authorize the County Attorney to approve as to form the Underground Distribution Construction Agreement and Release for Construction Agreement and to make modifications as necessary to protect the County’s interest prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-10-1, “[a]ll contracts entered into by the county governing authority with other persons in behalf of the county shall be in writing and entered on its minutes” and pursuant to Fulton County Code Sec. 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control over all County property.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
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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: The Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (DREAM) has been tasked to complete renovations and new construction at the Oak Hill Child, Adolescent, & Family Center located at 2805 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, Georgia. Planned onsite construction includes the partial renovation of the current administrative office and construction of a new facility consisting of approximately 23,309 square feet.
DREAM staff and Georgia Power Company have reviewed the purposed construction drawings and confirmed that an Underground Distribution Construction Agreement and Release for Construction Agreement to connect electrical services from the nearest source to the planned onsite construction is required.
Community Impact: Renovations and planned new construction at the Oak Hill Child, Adolescent, & Family Center Campus will improve access to behavioral healthcare services which is consistent with the County initiative that all people trust government to be efficient, effective, and fiscally sound.
Department Recommendation: DREAM recommends approval of the Underground Distribution Construction Agreement and Release for Construction Agreement between Fulton County and the Georgia Power Company for the purpose of completing planned onsite construction at the Oak Hill Child, Adolescent, & Family Center Campus.
Project Implications: Access to electrical services is essential for construction of planned renovations and new construction at the Oak Hill Child, Adolescent, & Family Center Campus. Pending approval, Fulton County can complete planned construction and expand behavioral healthcare services at this facility.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: None.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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