File #: 23-0198    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Arts and Libraries Status: Passed
File created: 2/21/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/19/2023 Final action: 4/19/2023
Title: Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Fulton County and the Bear Creek Nature Center, Inc. for the purpose of providing funding in the total amount of $700,000.00 ($200,000.00 non-recurring recurring for environmental education programming and $500,000.00 non-recurring for capital improvements). The term of the MOU is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (HELD ON 3/15/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
Attachments: 1. 2023 Bear Creek MOU, 2. 2023-0198

DEPARTMENT
Arts and Culture

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 and the Bear Creek Nature Center, Inc. for the purpose of providing funding in the total amount of $700,000.00 ($200,000.00 non-recurring recurring for environmental education programming and $500,000.00 non-recurring for capital improvements). The term of the MOU is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (HELD ON 3/15/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. ? 36-1-19.1 and O.C.G.A. ? 36-10-1, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction over its affairs and may make charitable contributions in the form of contracts for services, with such contracts to be in writing and spread on the minutes.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries

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.)

Scope of Work: The Department of Arts & Cultural recommends the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bear Creek Nature Center, Inc. a Georgia non-profit organization that provides environmental educational services on a scheduled basis for the benefit Fulton County citizens and visitors. Scheduled environmental educational services will be conducted targeting service delivery in South Fulton County through programs that are designed to promote awareness and appreciation of the environment. The Bear Creek Nature Center's staff will develop environmental education programs that connect to science, technolo...

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