Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County and the City of Union City for the purpose of allowing the Department of Senior Services to utilize City-owned property located at 5285 Lakeside Drive, Union City, Georgia 30291 to provide congregate meals and other senior services to Fulton County seniors; to authorize the Chairman to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement and any related documents to implement the same; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement and any related documents as to form and make necessary modifications prior to execution to protect the County’s interests. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
GA CONST Art. 9, § 3, ¶ I provides that the County may contract for any period not exceeding 50 years with any other public agency, public corporation, or public authority for joint services, for the provision of services, or for the joint or separate use of facilities or equipment. Further, O.C.G.A § 36-10-1 provides that all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
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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: Approval of the Fulton County Board of Commissioner is required to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) for the Fulton County Department of Senior Services to utilize space at property owned by the City of Union City located at 5285 Lakeside Drive, Union City, Georgia 30291. Fulton County Neighborhood Senior Centers are strategically located within the County for the purposes of enhancing the quality of life of residents 60 years of age and older through education, support, referrals and free and/or low-cost services.
An IGA formalizing the terms of use was approved at the Board of Commissioners meeting held December 6, 2017 as agenda item 17-0980. That IGA expired December 31, 2022. The Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management and the Department of Senior Services have negotiated mutually acceptable terms with the City of Union City to allow Fulton County access to 5285 Lakeside Drive, Union City, Georgia 30291, formally known as the Etris Community Center, for a period of five (5) years inclusive of renewal options.
Community Impact: Senior citizens that attend this Neighborhood Senior Center facility will receive meals, nutritional and health education, health screening, access to fitness activities, educational sessions, and social interaction from an easily accessible location within the community.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management and the Fulton County Department of Senior Services recommends approval of the IGA for the purpose extending the County’s occupancy for a period of five (5) years inclusive of renewal options.
Project Implications: Approval of the IGA will allow the Fulton County Department of Senior Services to continue their occupancy and provide their services from the current location without an interruption in services or the payment of rent.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: None.
History of BOC Agenda Item: The Fulton County Board of Commissioners previously approved an IGA for this same purpose and location at the Board of Commissioners meeting held December 6, 2017 as Agenda Item 17-0980