Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to amend the contract services dates for 1) The Drake House and Hope Thru Soap approved by the BOC on December 15, 2021 (Agenda Item #21-1050) from October 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022 to October 1, 2020 - November 30, 2022 and 2) 24/7 Gateway, LLC approved by the BOC on September 15, 2021 (Agenda Item #21-0684) from October 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022 to October 1, 2020 - November 30, 2022. This action will allow the agency more time to expend the funding allocated. The ESG CARES Act funding will expire on September 30, 2023. (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 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 The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted an extension on the ESG CARES Act funding through September 30, 2023 and outlines that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause significant risk to the public health and safety of the Nation. These funds are used to prepare, prevent and respond to the COVID 19 pandemic. The ESG program assists people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing and or services. The ESG program also assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.
Scope of Work: ESG funds may be used for street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing assistance, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and administrative activities.
Community Impact: None.
Department Recommendation: To approve requested action.
Project Implications: If the requested action is not approved, this will result in the delay of services to Fulton County constituents in need of housing and services.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: None.