Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the 2023 Veterans Services Program (VSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. VSP funding to these non-profits will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County Veterans in the areas of Health and Wellness, and Homeless and Housing. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-1-19.1, the Board of Commissioners may appropriate money for or the making of any grant or contribution for purely charitable purposes in the form of contracts for services, with "purely charitable purposes" meaning charitable, benevolent, or philanthropic purposes for health, education, social welfare, arts and humanities, or environmental organizations.
Pursuant to Fulton County Code Sec. 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control in directing and controlling all the property of the county, as they may deem expedient, according to law, having the care, management, keeping, collecting, or disbursement, of money belonging to the county, or appropriated for its use, making such rules and regulations for the support of the poor of the county, and for the promotion of health, as are not inconsistent with law, and to exercise such other powers as are granted by law, or are indispensable to their jurisdiction over county matters and county finances.
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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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 VSP program is the County’s principal avenue for funding social services programs pursuant to the County’s Strategic Plan.
Community Impact: VSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County Veterans in the areas of Health and Wellness and Homeless and Housing.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Community Development requests approval of the 2023 Veterans Services Program (VSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
Project Implications: General funding in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the Veterans Services Program funding was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 18, 2023 Recess meeting (Agenda item# 23-0044). The funds will expire on December 31, 2023.
Community Issues/Concerns: The Department of Community Development is not aware of any community issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no Department issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Total Contract Value
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This Request: |
$1,000,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-121-VSPG-1160