Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract between Fulton County and Wellspring Living in the amount of $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for construction purposes to support Wellspring Living’s expansion and utilization of a multi-discipline service model covering the full spectrum of needs for victims of sexual exploitation; and to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Official Code of Georgia 36-10-1 states that all contracts entered by Fulton County with other partners 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
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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.)
The department recommends a contract between Fulton County and Wellspring Living in the amount of $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.
On September 7, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution (Agenda Item # 22-0645), approving funding of $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in support of Wellspring Living’s expansion and utilization of a multi-discipline service model covering the full spectrum of needs for victims of sexual exploitation; authorizing the Chairman to execute any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment; authorizing the County Attorney to prepare the necessary agreement and approved same as to form and make modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. The priority for the $500,000.00 allocation is for construction purposes.
Scope of Work: Wellspring Living, Inc. shall utilize the Award Amount to help fund the construction of the expansion of Wellspring’s existing Campus where it provides programs and services that address recovery, job training and support through residential and community-based programs for domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk.
Community Impact: The Fulton County Department of Community Development strengthens people, families, and communities through partnerships with various community organizations and outreach programs, particularly non-profit, private sector, government, volunteer, and citizen advocates.
Department Recommendation: Approve the requested action.
Project Implications: Approval for the use of these funds will support programs and services that address recovery, job training and support through residential and community-based programs for domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk.
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
448-121-ARP3-LIVE
Funding Line 2: