Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to amend the contract approved by the BOC on April 13, 2022 (Agenda Item 22-0221) issued to North Fulton Community Charities in the amount of $28,286.00 by adding additional funds from the Coordinated Intake and Assessment System (CIAS) grant in the amount of $49,132.64 for a new contract amount totaling $77,418.64 and amend the contract issued to Community Assistance Center in the amount of $25,000.00 approved by the BOC on October 20, 2021 (Agenda Item 21-0798) by adding additional funding in the amount of $25,000.00 from the CIAS grant for a new contract amount totaling $50,000.00. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
The Code of Georgia 36-10-1 states that all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered in its minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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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 original contracts were funded using Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) funding only. ESG is designed to increase the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, to operate these facilities, provide essential services, and to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness. Services rendered through the ESG program provide the first step in a continuum of assistance to enable homeless individuals and families to move toward independent living as well as to prevent homelessness. ESG funds may also be used to aid people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless due to eviction and/or or utility shutoff.
The Coordinated Intake and Assessment System (“CIAS”) is a federal HUD grant that ensures persons experiencing homelessness can also be connected to housing and/or services. An assessment is completed for each program participant and a service plan is developed to meet the individual or families’ needs. Case managers work with the program participants to coordinate the needed services with applicable agencies. Outreach is another component of CIAS. Outreach workers connect with individuals and families living in places not meant for human habitation to bring them into the Coordinated intake and Assessment System
Scope of Work: The CIAS funds will be used for supportive services to include case management and outreach activities.
Community Impact: Increase the Community Development Department’s ability to provide supportive services to Fulton County constituents experiencing homelessness.
Department Recommendation: Approve requested action.
Project Implications: The CIAS grant funds expire on August 31, 2022.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None