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City Of Sandy Springs Approves Intergovernmental Agrreement With Fulton County For CARES Funding
During its October 6, 2020 meeting, the Sandy Springs City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County.
10/06/2020
During its October 6, 2020 meeting, the Sandy Springs City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for the distribution of funds related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (C.A.R.E.S.) Act. Under the contract, the City is eligible to receive just over $4.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
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Fulton County received $104 million in federal COVID-19 aid. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners created the C.A.R.E.S. Act Municipal Reimbursement Program to support municipalities within the county, supporting defined pandemic-related services, projects, and programs. The allocation of funds by the County is based in part by the city’s population. The Intergovernmental Agreement qualifies the City to apply for reimbursement of COVID-related expenses under the County’s C.A.R.E.S. program, covering costs incurred from March 1, 2020, to December 15, 2020. Items contained within the City’s Fiscal 2020 budget are not eligible for reimbursement.
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