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Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase the spending authority for an existing contract between Fulton County and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of Cooperative Extension in the amount of $640.00 and to approve the execution of a revised contract, as may be amended as to form by the County Attorney, to provide increases in compensation to UGA staff resulting from the changes to the UGA Teachers Retirement System benefits. The original contract was approved by the BOC on 11/15/2023 (item # 23-0816) in the amount of $203,450.00 and the revised contract will be in the amount $204,090.00. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Recommend to amend the approved spending authority of an existing contract between the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Original contract was approved by the BOC on 11/15/2023 (item #23-0816) in the amount of $203,450.00. A revised contract has been received with an increase of $640.00 difference making the amount of $204,090.00. Increase is caused by the UGA Teachers Retirement System which the BOC pay for the UGA staff in the Fulton County Cooperative Extension Department for salaries and benefits as part of the original contract.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
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.)
Recommend to amend the approved spending authority of an existing contract between the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Original contract was approved by the BOC on 11/15/2023 (item #23-0816) in the amount of $203,450.00. A revised contract has been received with an increase of $640.00 difference making the amount of $204,090.00. Increase is caused by the UGA Teachers Retirement System which the BOC pay for the UGA staff in the Fulton County Cooperative Extension Department for salaries and benefits as part of the original contract.
Scope of Work: To provide research-based education in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Youth Development to Fulton County citizens.
Community Impact: Will enable Cooperative Extension to maintain its current level of education services located at the North Fulton Service Center, East Point location, and the Camp Truitt/4-H Center.
Department Recommendation: To amend the approved spending authority to include the $640.00 increase for salaries and benefits to pay the UGA staff in the Fulton County Cooperative Extension Department.
Project Implications: We don’t foresee any changes in the service provided.
Community Issues/Concerns: We are not aware of any issues or concerns at this time.
Department Issues/Concerns: We don’t have any issues or concerns at this time.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
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