DEPARTMENT
Community Development
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract between Fulton County and Fulton County Schools in the amount of $250,000.00 to support the Community School Initiative - Student and Family Engagement (S.A.F.E.) Centers in response to the growing need to address barriers to student learning; and to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment. The term of this Contract shall be upon approval December 31, 2023. (HELD ON 8/2/23) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/16/23 AND 9/6/23)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Official Code of Georgia 36-10-1 states that all contracts entered by Fulton County with other partners or persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on the Board of Commissioners meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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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 Department of Community Development recommends approval of a contract between Fulton County and Fulton County Schools in the amount of $250,000.00 to support the Community School Initiative - Student and Family Engagement (S.A.F.E.) Centers. On January 18, 2023, as part of the adopted 2023 budget, the Board of Commissioners approved an increase to the Department of Community Development's budget by $250,000 to provide a grant to Fulton County Schools.
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