DEPARTMENT
Emergency Management
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the Atlanta Region Commission's Metro Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Department of Homeland Security grant funding awarded to Fulton County in the total of $453,392.98. Additionally, requesting authorization of the Chairman to execute the MOU and authorization for the County Attorney to approve the MOU as to form and to make necessary changes thereto prior to execution. The funding highlighted in the MOU is from the Federal Department of Homeland Security and approval of this item will not require the expenditure of any additional County funds. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A ? 36-10-1 Requires any contract entered into by the County be approved by the Board and entered into its official minutes.
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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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: The Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA) recommends Board of Commissioners approval of this agenda item. Approval of this item will not require the expenditure of any additional County funds. The Memorandum of Understanding covers two initiatives with funds totaling $453,392.98. These programs/organizations will not receive any direct funds as the Metro Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) will be providing the requested equipment, supplies, and resources.
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