Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to amend the contract for North Fulton Community Charities, approved by the BOC on October 21, 2021 (Agenda Item #21-0798): (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
1. Change the contract service dates from November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021, to November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023.
2. Increase contract amount approved on June 15, 2022 (Agenda Item #22-0421) by adding additional ESG20 funds to the contract agreement in the amount of $25,000.00 for a new contract amount of $102,418.64.
The NF Community Charities contract is 100% grant funded (461-121-ES20-1160). The ESG grant ends on February 8, 2023.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Fulton County Code § 102-420 requires that contract modifications within the scope of the contract in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions and necessary for contract completion be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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.)
The Department of Community Development request approval to amend the contract for North Fulton Community Charities, approved by the BOC on October 21, 2021 (Agenda Item #21-0798). The contract amendments will provide additional funding for the agency to deliver homeless services through January 2023.
Scope of Work: The ESG Program is designed to increase the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, to operate these facilities and provide essential services, and to help prevent homelessness.
Community Impact: The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding will help the County provide additional homeless and homeless prevention services for low and moderate-income citizens.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval of the requested contract amendments.
Project Implications: Approval to allocate the additional funds and extend the contract term will allow the County to continue providing homeless and homeless prevention services to Fulton County citizens who reside outside of Atlanta, through our partner agency. The ESG grant ends on February 8, 2023.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None