Department
Department for HIV Elimination
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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The Department for HIV Elimination requests approval of “Ending the HIV Epidemic” grant funding to Southside Medical Center, Inc. for services to be provided in Fiscal Year 2021 through FY2024 in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00 per year. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with selected subrecipients. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contracts as to form and substance and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chair. Effective June 1, 2021. (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 requires all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County be in writing and entered on its minutes.
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.)
Scope of Work: The Department for HIV Elimination recommends approval of additional funding for Southside Medical Centerto provide electronic tablets to clients to support telehealth and recertification using 100% “Ending the HIV Epidemic” grant funds with no required match. The Board of Commissioners previously approved “Ending the HIV Epidemic” funding for Southside Medical Centerpursuant to #20-0669 (10/7/2020). Southside Medical Centerwas recommended for additional funding by a Review Committee pursuant to RFP: 21RW0119C-MH. Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B (EtHE) is the administration’s operational plan to achieve a 75% reduction in new HIV cases by 2025 and at least 90% reduction by 2030 through a rapid infusion of additional resources to 57 geographic focus areas which together account for over 50% of new HIV cases. Four of the 57 focus areas are in Metropolitan Atlanta: Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett Counties. As the recipient for Ryan White Part A funds for Metropolitan Atlanta, Fulton County received notification from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of an EtHE award (1 UT8HA339330100) with a project period from 3/1/2020 through 2/28/2025 with an award of $3,313,122 per year subject to the availability of federal funding.
Community Impact: Ending the HIV Epidemic funding will support essential care and support services for Persons Living with HIV (PLWH) in the targeted counties to decrease the number of new HIV cases. Populations of Focus are African American Men who Have Sex with Men, African Men, African American Women, Transgender Men and Women. Funds will support: Electronic tablets for clients to support telehealth and recertification. All services have as their main goal increased viral suppression rates.
Department Recommendation: The Department for HIV Elimination recommends approval of “Ending the HIV Epidemic” funds to Southside Medical Center, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $140,000 per year for each of four years (FY2021-FY2024).
Project Implications: No change in budget. These contracts are 100% grant-funded with no County match.
Community Issues/Concerns: The Department for HIV Elimination 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.
Grant information Summary:
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Amount Requested: |
$140,000 per year for each of four years |
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Match Required: |
None |
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Start Date: |
6/1/2021 |
X Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
2/28/2025 |
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Match Account: |
NA |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source:
Funding Line 1:
461-270-EE12-1160
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 6/1/2021 |
End Date: 2/28/2025 |