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Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
A Budget Amendment to Increase the General Fund, Community Development Fund to Fully Fund and Expand the Street Outreach Team, Ensuring All Employees are Full Time and Entitled to the County's Full Benefit Package and to Expand the Street Outreach Team by Two Additional Individuals.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. "Ted" Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
A Budget Amendment to Increase the General Fund, Community Development Fund to Fully Fund and Expand the Street Outreach Team, Ensuring All Employees are Full Time and Entitled to the County's Full Benefit Package and to Expand the Street Outreach Team by Two Additional Individuals.
NEED/IMPACT:
DeKalb County's Street Outreach Team plays a critical role in the County's homelessness response efforts, assisting some of the County's most vulnerable residents with emergency housing and supportive services options. The current Street Outreach Team consists of two team members, one of which is responsible for almost the entire County. By adding additional capacity, the Street Outreach Team can cover more ground and assist more residents in need across the county. Additionally, this will ensure these employees receive the benefits of full-time employees, providing them with the respect, support, and stability they deserve as part of the County's workforce.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase appropriations for the following account(s) by the amount indicated below:
Non-Departmental - General Fund - Transfer to Grant Fund (09110.611250.100.0000.0000) - $36,000
Decrease appropriations for the following account(s) by the amount indicated below:
Fund Reserves - General Fund - Budgetary Reserve (09610.579013.100.0000.0000) - $36,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and aut...
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