REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an "Ending the HIV Epidemic" grant-funded contract with Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta dba HOPE Atlanta in the amount of $217,473.00 per year for each of four years (Fiscal Years 2021 - Fiscal Year 2024) subject to Federal funding. The contract is 100% grant funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Ending the HIV Epidemic grant with no match requirement. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contract with selected subrecipient. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contract as to form and substance and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chair. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. ? 36-10-1 requires all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on 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)
Health and Human Services
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.)
Scope of Work: The Department for HIV Elimination recommends approval of funding for selected subrecipient to provide HIV care and support services in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett Counties using "Ending the HIV Epidemic" grant funds. HOPE Atlanta was recommended by a Review Committee pursuant to RFP: 20RFPRWHAP1229C-MH. HOPE Atlanta will receive an approved award for up to four years subject to funding availability. "Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B" (EtHE) is the administration's operational plan to achieve a 75%...
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