REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Atlanta, Georgia and Fulton County, Georgia, by which the City and the County would agree to create and operate the Center for Diversion and Services (Center), to serve as a pre-arrest drop-off point for law enforcement to divert individuals experiencing concerns related to homelessness, mental health, substance use, and/or poverty, to receive services in a supportive environment in lieu of jail. The IGA is effective January 1, 2022, and shall be for an initial term of two years, and may be renewed annually upon mutual agreement of the Parties. The County's funding obligation for the first year of the IGA is in an amount not to exceed $2,535,000.00 to be used solely for operating costs of the Center. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the IGA as to form and make necessary modifications thereof prior to execution by the Chairman. (Ellis/Abdur-Rahman/Hall) (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. Section 36-10-1 requires that all contracts with the County shall be in writing and spread on its meeting minutes; In addition, Georgia Constitution, Article IX, Section 2, Paragraph 3, except as otherwise provided by law, permits local governments to execute Intergovernmental Agreements.
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.)
Pre-arrest diversion allows police officers to offer consent-based and individually tail...
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