Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/15/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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24-0323 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersAdoption of the Consent Agenda - All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the Second Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED)adoptPass Action details Video Video
24-0324 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Nina R. Hickson Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) May 6, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Major Vivian Dixon Bradford Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) May 7, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Ronald Diggs Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) May 10, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Leon Mincey Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) May 10, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Representative Roger Bruce Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) May 11, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “R & B Soul Picnic Weekend.” (Abdur-Rahman) May 11-12, 2024   Action details Not available
24-0325 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersFULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Arts Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) residents of the County. Initially, each member of the board of commissioners shall appoint two persons to serve on the council, one person to serve for a one-year term and one person to serve for a two-year term. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Arts Council Board; thereafter, each year, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint one member for a two-year term. Each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. The chairman of the arts council shall be appointed to a two-year term by a majority vote of the board of commissioners. The council shall elect a vice-chairman and a secretary from its membership. Term = 2 years Term below expires: 12/31/2024 Kenny Kurtz (Ellis) Commissioner Ellis nominated Catherine Fitch to replace Kenny Kurtz for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending Dec   Action details Not available
24-0326 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of April 2024 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0327 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to enter into two contractual agreements between Fulton County, on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and (1) Atlanta/Fulton County Prearrest Diversion Initiative, Inc. (PAD) in the amount of $267,082.00 to provide diversion services, and (2) Applied Research Services (ARS) in the amount of $39,924.00 to provide research and data collection services as part of the COSSAP Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The BJA granted a no cost extension effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. This item is 100% grant funded. The MOUs are effective upon BOC approval through September 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0328 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 92 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from AGANWKH, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Northwinds Summit Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0329 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 12,295 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Wills Overlook, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Wills Overlook Project at 531 State Highway 9, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0330 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 35,554 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Northwind Summit Development, L.P., for the purpose of constructing the Northwinds Summit Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0331 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 408 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from AGANWKH, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the A.C. Marriott Alpharetta Hotel within the Northwinds Summit Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0332 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and 1858 Alpharetta Partners, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 101 Cumming Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 (the Development). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0333 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 13,927 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Wills Overlook, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Wills Overlook Project at 531 State Highway 9, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0334 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 15,597 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Fulton Science Academy Private School, Inc., for the purpose of constructing the 3035 Fanfare Way, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0335 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 22,307 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Northwind Summit Development, L.P., owner, for the purpose of constructing the Northwinds Summit, Private Road Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0336 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Pulte Home Company, LLC for the purpose granting conditional approval to allow stormwater piping to remain within a portion of the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 0 Lakefield Drive (a/k/a 11354 Technology Circle), Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0337 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Pulte Home Company, LLC for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion of the County’s existing water line easement area at 0 Lakefield Drive (a/k/a 11354 Technology Circle), Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0338 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to accept a name change and authorize the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change from The Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., to Georgia Council for Recovery, Inc. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0339 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0340 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, April 17, 2024 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, May 1, 2024 Special Called Meeting/Work Session Post Agenda Minutes, May 1, 2024ratifyPass Action details Video Video
24-0341 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) *Proclamation recognizing “National Military Appreciation Month.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts) Proclamation recognizing “Jewish American Heritage Appreciation Month.” (Barrett/Pitts) Proclamation recognizing “Public Works Week.” (Ellis/Thorne) Proclamation recognizing “Certified Public Manager’s Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) *removed during the meeting   Action details Video Video
24-0342 1  Public HearingsPublic Comment - Citizens are allowed to voice County related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. Priority for public comment will be given to Fulton County citizens and those individuals representing businesses or organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, whether such persons are commenting in-person, via emails or via Zoom or other electronic media (i.e., phone call). Non-Fulton County citizens will only be heard after all in-person Fulton County citizens, representatives of business and organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, have been heard and the time allotted for public comment has not expired, except as otherwise provided in this code section. County staff shall verify the residency of each public speaker prior to such person being heard by the board. Speakers will be granted up to two minutes each. Members of the public will not be allowed to yield or donate time to other speakers. The Public Comment portion of the meeting will not exceed sixty (60) minutes   Action details Video Video
24-0343 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation: Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
24-0344 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
24-0345 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review, and approval of May 15, 2024, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0346 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to modify the classification section of the Classification and Compensation plan by adding the new titles of Strategy and Performance Management Officer (grade 30) and Justice Performance Management Officer (grade 30). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0347 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of an Ordinance to amend Fulton County Code of Ordinances, Part I (Local Constitutional Amendments and Local Acts), Subpart B (Code of Resolutions), Chapter 102 (Administration), Article V (Purchases and Contracts), Division 8 (Nondiscrimination in Purchasing and Contracting), Section 102-441.2 (Sunset Provision), to extend the expiration date of said Nondiscrimination Program from June 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024 allow completion of the Disparity Study. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0348 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a contract between Fulton County and the Bear Creek Nature Center, Inc. for the purpose of providing recurring funding in the total amount of $200,000.00 for environmental education programming. The term of the contract is effective upon execution through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0312 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Senior Services, 21RFP000016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA) to provide transportation services/ride sharing to eligible Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. This amount is based on the BOC approved FY24 enhancement for senior transportation. Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 5/1/24) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0349 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to extend an existing Contract - Public Works Department, 21RFP131557K-DB, Design/Build Services for Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Standby Generator System Project with the Georgia Power Company (Atlanta, GA) for an extension of time to provide installation and testing for power generation facilities at the Big Creek WRF. This request is for an additional 89 days for the expansion and upgrade. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0350 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2024 Consolidated Community Services Program (CCSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $5,613,958.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. CCSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Health and Wellness; Homelessness; Senior Services; and Veterans Services. General funds in the amount of $5,363,958.00 for the Community Services Program, and $1,000,000.00 for the Veterans Services Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 24, 2024, Second Regular Meeting (Agenda item# 24-0051). The contract period runs from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0350 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2024 Consolidated Community Services Program (CCSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $5,613,958.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. CCSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Health and Wellness; Homelessness; Senior Services; and Veterans Services. General funds in the amount of $5,363,958.00 for the Community Services Program, and $1,000,000.00 for the Veterans Services Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 24, 2024, Second Regular Meeting (Agenda item# 24-0051). The contract period runs from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)adopt as amended  Action details Video Video
24-0350 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2024 Consolidated Community Services Program (CCSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $5,613,958.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. CCSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Health and Wellness; Homelessness; Senior Services; and Veterans Services. General funds in the amount of $5,363,958.00 for the Community Services Program, and $1,000,000.00 for the Veterans Services Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 24, 2024, Second Regular Meeting (Agenda item# 24-0051). The contract period runs from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approve as amended  Action details Video Video
24-0350 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2024 Consolidated Community Services Program (CCSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $5,613,958.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. CCSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Health and Wellness; Homelessness; Senior Services; and Veterans Services. General funds in the amount of $5,363,958.00 for the Community Services Program, and $1,000,000.00 for the Veterans Services Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 24, 2024, Second Regular Meeting (Agenda item# 24-0051). The contract period runs from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approve as amended  Action details Video Video
24-0350 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2024 Consolidated Community Services Program (CCSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $5,613,958.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. CCSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Health and Wellness; Homelessness; Senior Services; and Veterans Services. General funds in the amount of $5,363,958.00 for the Community Services Program, and $1,000,000.00 for the Veterans Services Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 24, 2024, Second Regular Meeting (Agenda item# 24-0051). The contract period runs from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approve as amendedFail Action details Video Video
24-0351 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2024 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Summer Youth Job Training Program (SYJTP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $500,000.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. ARPA SYJTP funding to these non-profits will provide Fulton County teens with the opportunity to gain work experience, develop interpersonal skills, and learn and explore career interests while earning income during the summer. American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $500,000.00 for the ARPA Summer Youth Job Training Program was approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners at the January 24, 2024 Second Regular meeting (Agenda item# 24-0051). The contract period runs from May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0352 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to provide the salary savings in a department's budget shall not be frozen nor swept by unilateral action of the Finance Department prior to October 1 each year; to provide that the budget officer shall not withhold approval of a department's request to transfer salary savings to another lawful, non-recurring purpose; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY VICE CHAIR ABDUR-RAHMAN   Action details Video Video
24-0353 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to increase the budget of the District Attorney in the amount required to convert the current project "ORCA" Attorney positions in that department to permanent positions in the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget, funded at the current rate of pay for each position; to provide funding for such increase from the General Fund; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY VICE CHAIR ABDUR-RAHMAN   Action details Not available
24-0354 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioner urging Municipalities located within Fulton County, Georgia to enhance safety at convenience stores by adopting Ordinances and laws mandating the use of video surveillance systems at these establishments; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 5/15/24 AND 6/5/24) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY VICE CHAIR ABDUR-RAHMANapproveFail Action details Video Video
24-0355 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest a Resolution directing the County Manager and the County Attorney to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to eliminate medical debt for qualifying Fulton County residents; to report back to the Board of Commissioners regarding the feasibility and implementation of such a medical debt relief program; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0356 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Fulton County Jail Facilities - Senate Committee presentation, funding mechanisms, next steps regarding potential new/refurbished facilities (Ellis) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0357 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Automobile Fleet Review - Presentation from Staff and Discussion (Ellis) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0358 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Elections - 2023 Municipal Election Final Costs, Activity Based Budgeting (Ellis) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0359 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Election (Thorne) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0360 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Outstanding water bill from City of Atlanta (Pitts) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0361 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Follow-up to Cherry Bekaert procurement review (Pitts) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0362 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
24-0362 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0362 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0362 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0362 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0362 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video