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File #: 21-0335    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 3/23/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/5/2021 Final action: 5/5/2021
Title: Request approval of the renewal of a MOU - Office of the Public Defender - in the amount of $60,000.00 with United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) and Fulton County Atlanta, Georgia (from FY2021 Operation's Budget appropriation) within thirty (30) days of signing the MOU. To support a select group of chronically homeless individuals released from Fulton County Jail providing transitional housing with case management. To provide assistance to clients suffering with substance abuse and physical and or mental concerns, as well as, placing some clients with mental health or substance abuse issues in transitional facilities. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. 2021 MOU - United Way

DEPARTMENT
Public Defender

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the renewal of a MOU - Office of the Public Defender - in the amount of $60,000.00 with United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) and Fulton County Atlanta, Georgia (from FY2021 Operation's Budget appropriation) within thirty (30) days of signing the MOU. To support a select group of chronically homeless individuals released from Fulton County Jail providing transitional housing with case management. To provide assistance to clients suffering with substance abuse and physical and or mental concerns, as well as, placing some clients with mental health or substance abuse issues in transitional facilities. (APPROVED)
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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
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?

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.)

Scope of Work: Will provide assistance to clients with substance abuse, physical, and mental concerns as well as to provide placing clients with mental health or substance abuse issues in transitional or other housing.

Community Impact: This service will assist in making sure that ALL People are Safe.

Department Recommendation: N/A

Project Implications: N/A

Community Issues/Concerns: N/A

Department Issues/Concerns: N/A

CONTRACT MODIFICATION (Delete this chart only if the Requested Action is for a NEW award. Simply insert ...

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