Department
Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to enter a contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities for the acceptance of $9,481,532.00 in grant funding for the planning and design of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in North Fulton for a contract term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. To protect the interests of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the final terms of the contract as to legal form and make modifications to the contract, including correcting scrivener’s errors, before execution. (APPROVED)
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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, all contracts with the County shall be in writing and entered on its meeting 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.)
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is awarding $9,481,532 to the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities for the future adult crisis services provider, to provide crisis services in a 24-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and an adjacent 16 bed/chair Temporary Observation Unit (TOU) and Crisis Service Center (CSC).
Scope of Work: This funding will be used to fund appropriate project implementation of BHCC North Fulton to cover expenses including but not limited to: a) Architect Fees, b) Site Improvements, c) Furniture and Equipment, d) Construction Costs.
Community Impact: None
Department Recommendation: Approval to enter into a contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities for the construction of the BHCC in North Fulton for the contract term
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-755-BHC*: Grants, BHDD, Behavioral Health Crisis Ctr - $9,481,532.00