Department
Department of Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Resolution approving a Pole Attachment Agreement, Addendum to Pole Attachment Agreement and Banner to Pole Attachment Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia and the Georgia Power Company, for the purpose of installing police video surveillance equipment and other Fulton County Banners on utility service poles; authorizing the Chairman to execute each agreement and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve each agreement and related documents as to form and to make necessary modifications thereof prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
According to O.C.G.A. § 36-60-13, each county or municipality in this State shall be authorized to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts of all kinds for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services and supplies.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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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: The approval of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is being requested by the Fulton County Police Department to execute three agreements with the Georgia Power Company (GPC) for the purpose of installing police video surveillance equipment and allowing County-wide departments to attach banners on GPC utility service poles within unincorporated and incorporated Fulton County.
If approved, the Fulton County Police Department will have GPC’s permission to install video cameras and the County generally will have permission to install banners on GPC’s utility service poles within Fulton County. The benefits for the Fulton County Police Department with this arrangement include:
• Expansion of coverage areas by utilizing state-of-the-art specialized security cameras that have the ability to record panoramic views, pan-tilt-zoom, read license plates and capture actions in low light with infrared or thermal capabilities.
• Recorded footage that can be helpful not just in identifying potential suspects, but also throughout the legal process.
The County will benefit generally by GPC permitting it to install banners on the poles with a variety of messages.
In accordance with Fulton County Policy the approval of the Fulton County Board of Commissioner’s is required prior to executing all contractual agreements in which the County is a party to the agreement.
Community Impact: Approval will allow a police video presence at targeted locations within Fulton County that are necessary to assist with daily police operations for the purpose of reducing crime and solving crimes when committed.
Department Recommendation: In cooperation with the Police Department, the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval to execute (3) three agreements with GPC that are required prior to Fulton County be granting permission to make attachments to GPC’s utility service poles.
Project Implications: The execution of the Pole Attachment Agreement, Addendum to Pole Attachment Agreement and Banner to Pole Attachment Agreement will allow police services to implement its crime prevention initiative intended to improve the quality of live for residents and visitors to Fulton County.
Community Issues/Concerns: There have been no issues/concerns raised or presented to the Department by constituents or clients concerning this agenda item.
Department Issues/Concerns: None