DEPARTMENT
Public Defender
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a MOU between Fulton County, on behalf of the Office of the Public Defender, and the United Way of Greater Atlanta in the amount of $70,000.00 to support a select group of chronically homeless individuals released from the Fulton County Jail by providing transitional housing with case management. The MOU will be effective upon approval by the Board of Commissioners until December 31, 2026.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with State of Georgia O.C.G.A 36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
United Way of Greater Atlanta ("UWGA") will assist the Office of the Public Defender with support of a select group of chronically homeless individuals released from Fulton County Jail by providing transitional housing with case management. UWGA will also provide assistance to clients suffering from substance abuse and physical or mental health concerns, as well as placement of some clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues into transitional facilities. Since 2015, these critical wraparound services have been provided through the successful partnership of Fulton County, on behalf of the Office of the Public Defender, and UWGA. Continuation of the partnership ensures ongoing supportive housing and treatment services to eligible Public Defender clients at a lower cost than if they were otherwise housed in jail.
Scope of Work: Transitional housing with case management to a select grou...
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