DEPARTMENT
External Affairs
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval for Fiscal Agent Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia for the benefit of, and on behalf of, the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce with Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) to facilitate the study of empirical data on behalf of the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce. Amount $210,000.00. Effective upon approval and continue through December 31, 2023, but subject to automatic renewal from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, unless sooner terminated. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the Agreement as to form and to make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. Section 36-10-1: All contract with the County shall be in writing and entered on the meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
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District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Board of Commissioners is requested to approve an agreement with the Atlanta University Center Consortium to facilitate a study of empirical data on behalf of the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce. This request follows approval of funds for the Taskforce in the 2023 adopted budget.
Scope of Work: The Atlanta University Center will manage this study in coordination with the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce. The study will include a comprehensive review of records and documents related to property and legal matters related to Fulton County residents. The final report is due in October 2024.
Community Impact: N/A
Department Recommendation: Approve
Project Implications: N/A
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