Department
Superior Court Administration
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Goodwill of North Georgia (“GNG”) effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for the purposes of providing job readiness and skills training and employment as part of the Peer and Care Expansion project (PeaCE) Project. The agreement is subject to grant funding and guidelines outlined in the pending grant award submitted to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (“BJA”) FY24 Adult Treatment Court Programs #O-BJA_2021-171972, attached hereto as Exhibit A in an amount not to exceed $47,089.00. Three (3) one-year renewal options pending grant funding. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
West's Code of Georgia § 36-10-1; All official 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.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
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.)
The Peer and Care Expansion project (PeaCE), is to scale up Fulton County Accountability Court capacity to fully integrate evidence-based peer mentoring in the existing 18-24-month track and in the new 12-month diversion track, which serves a high need/moderate risk group of participants who currently do not have access to substance abuse services and qualify for pre-indictment entry to the programs.
Scope of Work: The primary grant activities include hiring two certified peer mentors to engage with participants throughout the program duration, expanded vocational services, and program evaluation. The expected outcomes of the project include increased program enrollment and treatment compliance, reduced recidivism, and reduced substance use among participants with substance use disorders, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful long-term recovery. Additionally, the new 12-month track fills a gap in post-arrest jail diversion options for individuals in need of substance use treatment services, which reduces penetration into the criminal justice system and reduces the Fulton County Jail population. The target population and intended beneficiaries includes individuals who have been charged with non-violent criminal felony offenses with identified substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, many of whom are also unhoused and are in need of ancillary services such as job training and readiness.
Community Impact: Improves public safety in the community by training individuals and securing employee opportunities for clients with mental illnesses (MI) or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse (CMISA) who are in treatment as part of the PeaCE Project.
Department Recommendation: Department recommends approval.
Project Implications: This project is 100% grant funded. Approval of this agreement will ensure grant project goals are met while improving service delivery to offenders with drug and/or alcohol addiction.
Community Issues/Concerns: Superior Court Administration is not aware of any community concerns with the implementation of this project.
Department Issues/Concerns: Superior Court Administration is not aware of any community concerns with the implementation of this project.
Previous Contracts
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Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$47,089.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$47,089.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$47,089.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
$47,089.00 |
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Match Required: |
N/A |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
10/1/2024 |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
9/30/2025 |
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Match Account: |
N/A |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-450-TBD-1160: Grant, Superior Court-Admin, Professional Services = $47,089.00
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Start Date: 10/1/2024 |
End Date: 9/30/2025 |
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Cost Adjustment: N/A |
Renewal/ |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: NEW
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