DEPARTMENT
Community Development
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the 2022 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Health and Wellness Evaluation Committee recommendations in the amount of $974,335.00. ARPA Health and Wellness funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to Fulton County Code Sec. 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control in directing and controlling all the property of the county, as they may deem expedient, according to law, having the care, management, keeping, collecting, or disbursement, of money belonging to the county, or appropriated for its use, making such rules and regulations for the support of the poor of the county, and for the promotion of health, as are not inconsistent with law, and to exercise such other powers as are granted by law, or are indispensable to their jurisdiction over county matters and county finances.
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.)
Scope of Work: Pursuant to Public Law 117-2 (the American Rescue Plan Act) of 2021, Title II, Subtitles G (Public Health Investment) and H (Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder), funds may be used for public health and wellness related services and programs. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Health and Wellness funding will s...
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