Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Fulton County, Georgia, as the GA-502 Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC”) Collaborative Applicant, and 24/7 Gateway, LLC (“Gateway”) in the amount of $401,951.00 for Gateway to serve as the coordinated entry lead agency and manage coordinated entry at the County-wide North and South Homeless Assessment Center offices. The term of the MOU is September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023. (APPROVED)
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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 contracts entered into by Fulton County with other partiers or persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on the Board of Commissioners meeting 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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District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background:
Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Fulton County, Georgia, as the GA-502 Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC”) Collaborative Applicant, and 24/7 Gateway, LLC (“Gateway”) to manage coordinated entry. The CoC Program interim rule at 24 CFR 578.7(a)(8) requires CoCs to establish a Centralized or Coordinated Assessment System. HUD’s primary goal for coordinated entry processes is to ensure homeless and prevention services are provided effectively as possible and are easily accessible no matter where or how people present. On May 19, 2021, Fulton County released a competitive application to select a lead coordinated entry organization. Gateway was the highest-scoring applicant.
This agreement will support the continuous operations of the Homeless Assessment Center offices to provide the coordination and delivery of homeless and prevention services for individuals and families who reside in Fulton County, outside of Atlanta.
Background
• On August 19, 2021, the CoC Board of Directors voted to approve Gateway to serve as the Lead Agency.
• On October 16, 2021 (#21-0736) the Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the CoC Board’s recommendation.
• On April 21, 2022, the CoC Board of Directors voted to approve Gateway’s MOU for September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.
Funding
Fulton County’s coordinated entry and Homeless Assessment Centers’ work is funded by the Coordinated Intake and Assessment Systems (CIAS) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $406,054.00 and a Fulton County general fund cash match in the amount of $101,513.50.
Scope of Work: The alignment of public and private resources/partners who provide homeless and prevention services is essential for a successful continuum of care system. Gateway will continue to provide homeless assessments, outreach, and improvements to the County-wide homeless service and referral system including, but not limited to, mediation services, housing stabilization assistance, housing relocation assistance, rent/utility assistance, employment services, behavioral health, case management, budget counseling, etc. The Homeless Assessment Center offices are located at 7741 Roswell Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30350, and 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, Georgia 30349 and are open Monday-Friday, from 9 to 5 pm.
Community Impact: The Homeless Assessment Centers work to provide a unified approach to providing homeless and prevention services to Fulton County’s most vulnerable citizens.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Community Development recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Fulton County, Georgia, as the GA-502 Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC”) Collaborative Applicant, and 24/7 Gateway, LLC (“Gateway”) for the purpose of managing coordinated entry.
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification (Delete this chart only if the Requested Action is for a NEW award. Simply insert the text “New Procurement.” If the Requested Action is for a Contract Modification ((Renewal, Amendment, Change Order, Extension, Increase Spending Authority)), the chart should remain and be completed.)
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Current Contract History |
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Original Award Amount |
TMP-2542 |
9/21/22 |
$401,951.00 |
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1st Renewal |
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N/A |
$.00 |
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2nd Renewal |
N/A |
N/A |
$.00 |
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Extension #1 |
N/A |
N/A |
$.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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N/A |
$.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
24/7 Gateway
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Stanley Wilson, Director, Department of Community Development: 404-612-7378
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: $401,951.00 |
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Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-121-CI21-1160