REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Community Development, 22RFP0001-KM, Fair Housing Services in the amount of $124,542.00 with Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc (Atlanta, GA) to provide fair housing services to include landlord/tenant mediation, housing complaint investigations, counseling services, education, and outreach services for citizens effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute, or code requirement)
In accordance with the Purchasing Code Section 102-374, all competitive sealed proposals shall 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?
Yes
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 recommends approval of the contract with Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc in the amount of $124,542 to deliver Fair Housing Services. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, known as the Fair Housing Act, requires HUD and recipients of federal funds from HUD to affirmatively further the policies and purposes of the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act requires HUD and its recipients of federal funds to take meaningful actions to overcome patterns of discrimination and foster inclusive communities by addressing barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics, which are: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability....
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