Department
Superior Court Administration
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew a Memorandum of Agreement with View Point Health for the purposes of continuing a cooperative relationship towards the implementation of Housing Case Management Services supporting the participants of the Fulton County Superior, Magistrate, and Juvenile Courts. This agreement is fully funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Grant Award A50-8-004 and A51-8-002) in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00. This agreement represents the first of two renewal options, pending BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1 all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons in behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes. Additionally, pursuant to Fulton County Code § 102-394(6), requests to renew contracts shall be presented to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 2 ☐
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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.)
Superior Court recommends approval of these services which are funded by a new grant received from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in the amount of $312,300 to fund participant housing under the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Emergency Solutions Grant-CARES Program. The program will help participants attain a sober and stable housing environment, and a reduction in financial stresses associated with housing. These are unique wrap around services for the Courts and are not offered as a stand-alone option by many of the local service providers.
Scope of Work: The primary responsibility will be to provide direct services to include (but are not limited to) managing the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) requirements, the use of the COVID-19 screening tool and housing assessments, develop and manage relationships with housing providers and emergency shelters. Assess all program participants deemed homeless and those who are enrolled in the emergency shelter program for the Rapid Rehousing program. Assess all individuals referred by the Court Programs to identify their homelessness status and whether they qualify to receive housing services under this project within 48 hours barring unforeseen barriers to contact the participant. Identify an emergency shelter placement for all individuals assessed as homeless on the day of their release from incarceration and/or within 48 hours of completion of the assessment referenced in 3 above OR communicate a delay in placement with the Project Director. Develop a housing sustainability plan for all participants placed in Rapid Rehousing with the goal of assisting participants to transition from the financial support offered by this program to independent living.
Community Impact: These services will have a positive impact on the community by helping to reduce recidivism by providing a sober and stable housing environment for clients.
Department Recommendation: Superior Court Recommends approval of this agreement in order to meet the required grant deliverables.
Project Implications: This project is 100% grant funded. Approval of this agreement will ensure the grant deliverables are met.
Community Issues/Concerns: Superior Court is not aware of any community concerns with this partnership.
Department Issues/Concerns: Superior Court Administration does not have any issues or concerns with this agreement.
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Memorandum of Agreement between Fulton County and View Point Health
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone and title)
David Summerlin, Court Administrator, Superior Court Administration, 404.612.4529
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
$37,500 |
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Match Required: |
No |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
Upon Approval |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
9/30/2023 |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
0.00 |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1: 461-450-ES23-1160
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 10/1/2022 |
End Date: 9/30/2023 |
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Cost Adjustment: N/A |
Renewal/Extension Terms: Option 1 of 2 |