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23-0324
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | Adoption 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 Recess Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED) | adopt | Pass |
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23-0325
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Proclamation recognizing “Humanity First USA Duluth Food Pantry Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
May 6, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Apostle Colette Lewis Gunby Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
May 6, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Valerie Wynter Appreciation Day.” (Hall)
May 6, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Student Leadership Johns Creek Secretary of State Ambassadors State Championship Appreciation Day.” (Thorne)
May 9, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Cameron Nainoa Jooho Cha-Choe Appreciation Day.” (Thorne)
May 13, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Nikhil Mahadevan Appreciation Day.” (Thorne)
May 13, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Thejase Suhanthan Appreciation Day.” (Thorne)
May 13, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “R&B Soul Picnic Weekend.” (Barrett/Ellis/Thorne/Hall/Abdur-Rahman)
May 13-14, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Velma Mae Turner Rainey Appreciation Day.” (Pitts)
May 14, 2023
Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout | | |
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23-0326
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | COMMISSION ON ELDER AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Seven (7) appointees by the Board of Commissioners (one for each District); three (3) appointees from each of the non-profit umbrella agencies, which the County contracts with for aging services; and three (3) senior citizens elected by seniors in the three geographical areas of the County. The terms of such members appointed by the Board of Commissioners shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner. Such members may continue to serve beyond his/her term until a successor is appointed.
Term = Shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner
Terms below expired: 12/31/2022
Mary Blake (Pitts)
Rosalind R. Elliott (Morris)
Commissioner Barrett nominated Gary Snyder for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. | | |
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23-0327
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
The seven (7) members of this board are appointed directly from the County governing authority, effective July 1, 1994, as a result of Senate Bill 469. If the County governing authority fails to make an appointment within 90 days after the vacancy occurs, the DHR Commissioner is authorized to make the appointment. Incumbents whose terms have expired continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
The Official Code of Georgia does not provide any guidance for determining which Commissioner should nominate an appointee in the event of a vacancy. However, the Board of Commissioners adopted a policy at the Recess Meeting, September 18, 1991, item #91-FM-150, assigning one position on the DFACS board to each Commission district.
Term = 5 Years staggered terms
Term below expires: 6/30/2023
Valerie Rogers (Ellis)
Vice-Chairman Ellis nominated Monica Jones to replace Valerie Rogers for a District appointment to a term ending June 30, 2028 (effective 7/01/2023). | | |
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23-0328
| 1 | | | Consent - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of the Fulton Industrial Community Improvement District Expansion as certified by the Tax Commissioner. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0329
| 1 | | | Consent - Open & Responsible Government | Ratification of April 2023 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0330
| 1 | | | Consent - Health and Human Services | Request approval of a commitment letter to provide $2,100,000.00 to support the development of a 102-unit affordable apartment complex by the Roswell Housing Authority (RHA); and authorize the Chairman to execute the commitment letter. The financing commitment is expressly conditioned on RHA receiving the award of low-income housing tax credits from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The funding is 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0331
| 1 | | | Consent - Infrastructure and Economic Development | Request approval of a Resolution approving a Right of Access and Use License Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and the Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully Inc. (“C.H.O.I.C.E.S.”) for the purpose of formalizing terms of access to prepare and distribute healthy meals for economically disadvantage families at 2805 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia; to authorize the Chairman to execute the Right of Access and Use License Agreement; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the Right of Access and Use License Agreement as to form and to make modifications thereto in order to protect the interests of Fulton County prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0332
| 1 | | | Consent - Infrastructure and Economic Development | Request approval of a Temporary Right of Access Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (“Grantee”) and Thuy Thu Doan and Joseph Ford Hoke (“Grantor”) for property located at 2900 West Road, South Fulton, Georgia, for the purpose of the County completing environmental testing and due diligence required to complete planned sewer system improvements. To authorize the Chairman to execute the Temporary Right of Access Agreement. To authorize the County Attorney to approve the Temporary Right of Access Agreement as to form and make modifications thereto prior to execution. Effective upon execution through 365 days, unless extended in writing. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) | | |
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23-0333
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Adoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) | adopt as amended | Pass |
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23-0334
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED)
Recess Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2023
Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, May 3, 2023 | ratify | Pass |
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23-0335
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED)
Proclamation recognizing “Public Works Week.” (Ellis)
Proclamation recognizing “Fulton County Certified Public Managers Appreciation Day.” (Hall)
Proclamation recognizing “Deputy Clarence Houston Appreciation Day.” (Hall)
Proclamation recognizing “Center for Excellence Capstone Student Appreciation Day.” (Hall)
Proclamation recognizing “Public Safety Memorial Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
Proclamation recognizing “Vendorship, Inc. Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
*Proclamation recognizing “Olga Shumate Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman)
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23-0336
| 1 | | | Public Hearings | Public 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 30 minutes at the | approve | Pass |
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23-0337
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | MARTA Quarterly Update (PRESENTED) | | |
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23-0338
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED) | | |
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23-0339
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Review and approval of May 17, 2023 Budget Soundings. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0340
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval to accept the bid for $200,000,000.00 Tax Anticipation Notes for 2023 and approval of a Resolution which authorizes issuance and sale of the $200,000,000.00 General Fund Tax Anticipation Notes of Fulton County, Georgia. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0341
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval of updates to the Equal Employment Opportunity and Prejudicial Acts Policy (103-16) to ensure compliance with the Fulton County Crown Act, BOC Resolution 23-0166 and Georgia HB 1390. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0342
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval for the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, to provide a letter of support for inclusion with the City of Atlanta’s Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant application. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0343
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval to utilize a cooperative purchasing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, OMNIA Partners Contract #3341, Turnkey Installation of HVAC Equipment for 4700 North Point Pkwy, in the amount not to exceed $1,392,282.89 with Trane US, Inc. (Doraville, GA), to provide demolition and removal of eight (8) existing roof-top units (RTUs) and install eight (8) new commercial RTUs at the County-owned facility located at 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. Effective upon BOC approval for 10 months or completion of the replacement/installation project as determined by Fulton County. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0344
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government | Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, ITB#ITB22110K-DJ, Furniture and Installation Services for the Fulton County Central Warehouse in the total amount of $351,522.81 with The Hon Company, LLC c/o Minton Jones Company, Inc. (Muscatine, IA) to cover the costs for Phase II furniture and related components (Emergency Management, Clerk of the Courts, IT, FGTV, DREAM, Police Department, Marshal, and Sheriff’s Office) for the Fulton County Central Warehouse located at 5600 Campbellton-Fairburn Road, Atlanta, GA 30213. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0345
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Arts and Libraries | Request for the rescission of the approval of a public art contract with David Moore and Adam Deck related to the Rogers Bridge Public Art Project in Johns Creek pursuant to Agenda Item 22-0964 on December 21, 2022. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0346
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Arts and Libraries | Request approval of a public art contract to commission Allen Peterson to create three site-specific, original works of art at three locations determined by the County using materials reclaimed from the Rogers Bridge, Johns Creek in the amount of $54,700.00, and authorization of the County Attorney to approve the public art contract as to form and to make necessary changes to the contract to protect the County prior to execution. The term is upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0347
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | Request approval of the dedication of a Permanent Construction Easement of 23,635.49 square feet and a Temporary Construction Easement of 24,975.35 square feet to Johns Creek, Georgia, from Fulton County, Georgia for the purpose of constructing the Old Alabama Road Trail in Johns Creek, Georgia; to authorize the Chairman to sign the easements and any related documents to complete the deciation; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the easements and any related documents as to form and make necessary modifications prior to execution to protect the County’s interests. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0348
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Public Works 22RFP058A-CJC, Laboratory Information Management Systems in an amount not to exceed $117,105.00 with Ethosoft, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to provide a Laboratory Information Management System. The contract will commence as of the date indicated in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and shall continue until the sooner of (a) a period of 24 months; (b) Final Acceptance; or (c) the Agreement is terminated as provided herein. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0349
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 23ITB137397A-KM, Sewer System Cleaning and Manhole Camera Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 with Woolpert, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide sewer system cleaning and manhole camera inspection services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2023 with two renewal options. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0350
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | Request approval of the 2023 Community Services Program (CSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $6,863,958.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. CSP 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; and Senior Services. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0351
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | Request approval of the 2023 Veterans Services Program (VSP) Evaluation Committee’s recommendations in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to the non-profits identified in Attachment “A”. VSP funding to these non-profits will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County Veterans in the areas of Health and Wellness, and Homeless and Housing. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0352
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | Request approval of the 2023 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”. 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. Effective Upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0353
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Health and Human Services | 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) | approve | Pass |
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23-0354
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Justice and Safety | Request approval of a Resolution for the Office of the Solicitor General to retain any program fees collected in the administration of the Solicitor’s Pretrial Intervention and Diversion Program and to establish that the Solicitor’s budget is not reduced by any program fees collected pursuant to said program, and for related purposes. (APPROVED AS AMENDED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0354
| 1 | | | CM Action Item - Justice and Safety | Request approval of a Resolution for the Office of the Solicitor General to retain any program fees collected in the administration of the Solicitor’s Pretrial Intervention and Diversion Program and to establish that the Solicitor’s budget is not reduced by any program fees collected pursuant to said program, and for related purposes. (APPROVED AS AMENDED) | hold | Pass |
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23-0320
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopting desired aspirational goals and standards for criminal cases handled within the Fulton County Justice System; urging all elected and appointed officials serving in a Fulton justice capacity to focus their efforts towards meeting these standards; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (HELD ON 5/3/23) (APPROVED) | approve | |
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23-0320
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopting desired aspirational goals and standards for criminal cases handled within the Fulton County Justice System; urging all elected and appointed officials serving in a Fulton justice capacity to focus their efforts towards meeting these standards; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (HELD ON 5/3/23) (APPROVED) | approve | Pass |
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23-0355
| 1 | | | Commissioners Action Item | HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (NORTHSIDE) (REF: #23-0254) (APPROVED)
Term = 4 years
Term below expires: 4/1/2024
Dr. Thomas W. Gable (BOC Position #2) (Deceased)
Vice-Chairman Ellis nominated the following slate to be submitted for appointment of one individual to The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside), to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Thomas Gable:
Kenneth Kupke, M.D.
Marc Soneshine, M.D.
Jennifer Amerson, M.D. | approve | Pass |
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23-0356
| 1 | | | Consent - Board of Commissioners | BOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
The board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner:
(1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly;
(2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and,
(3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the Fulton County legislative delegation in the General Assembly, which member sha | approve | Pass |
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23-0357
| 1 | | | Commissioners Presentation/Discussion | Discussion: Chief Tax Appraiser Update regarding 2023 Assessments (Ellis) (PRESENTED) | | |
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23-0358
| 1 | | | Executive Session | Executive (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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Sheriff Pat Labat; Chief Counsel to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Alton Adams; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. | enter into executive session | Pass |
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23-0358
| 1 | | | Executive Session | Executive (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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Sheriff Pat Labat; Chief Counsel to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Alton Adams; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. | approve | Pass |
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23-0358
| 1 | | | Executive Session | Executive (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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Sheriff Pat Labat; Chief Counsel to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner; Deputy Chief Operating Officer Alton Adams; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. | approve | Pass |
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