Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/5/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Post Agenda  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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24-0365 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption 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 First Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0366 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Velma Mae Turner Rainey Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/Arrington) May 18, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Morris Brown College Class of 1974 Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) May 18, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Debra Lynn Rowe Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) May 18, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Ivy Goggins Appreciation Day.” (Ellis) May 18, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “North Atlanta High School Class of 2004.” (Pitts) May 24, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Zina Brown Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) May 27, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Jamila Jones Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) June 3, 2024   Action details Not available
24-0367 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersExecution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of Fulton County Georgia Tech Facilities Revenue Bonds (Curran Street Residence Hall Project), Series 2024, in an amount not to exceed $120,000,000.00 (the “Bonds”). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0368 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersExecution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of Fulton County Revenue Bonds (RBH Social Impact, Inc. Project) Series 2024, in an amount not to exceed $154,865,000.00 (the “Bonds”). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0369 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to award a contract without competition - Fulton County Library System 24SSREQ1293942B-RT, Comprise Systems & Self-check Machines in an amount not to exceed $1,313,344.00 with Bibliotheca, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to replace all comprise pay system and self-check machines at library locations with material circulation. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATIONapprovePass Action details Video Video
24-0370 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Fulton County Library System - 24ITBC1288213B-PS Non-Book Materials (Shelf-Ready DVD, CD Spoken Word, Poetry, Adult and Teens) in an amount not to exceed $126,700.98 with Baker and Taylor LLC (North Carolina) to provide Non-Book to all 34 library locations. Effective upon BOC approval until December 31, 2024, with 2 one-year renewal options. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATIONapprovePass Action details Video Video
24-0371 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to accept a name change and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change of Analytical Environmental Services, Inc., to Eurofins Environment Testing Southeast, LLC Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0372 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to amend an existing contract pursuant to Item #23-0186 with The Networked Planet, LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida to increase the spending authority for website maintenance pursuant to the Ryan White Part A Program and the Ending the HIV Epidemic Funding for services to be provided in Grant Year 2024 for an additional amount of $11,327.00 for a total amount not to exceed $19,327.00. There is no required County match and the project is 100% grant funded. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contract with selected subrecipient. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contracts as to form and substance and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chair. Effective March 1, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0373 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 JEN Georgia 19, LLC, for the purpose of granting conditional approval for the installation of stormwater infrastructure within a portion of the County’s existing water line easement at 11190 Rock Mill Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0374 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, Georgia and JEN Georgia 19, LLC for the purpose granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 11190 Rock Mill Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0375 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 116 North Main, LLC, for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow concrete stairs to remain within the County’s existing water vault easement at 116 and 126 North Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0376 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 JEN Georgia 19, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 11190 Rock Mill Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 (the Development). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0377 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 Pulte Home Company, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 0 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 (the Development). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0378 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, and Moslem and Leila Eskandari for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 2385 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 (the Development). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0379 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 6,326 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from EBC Hollyberry LLC for the purpose of constructing the Maison Project at 11310 Houze Street, Roswell, Georgia 30076. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0380 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 5,942 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from B.B. Morrison Park, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Gathering Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0381 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 810 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from B.B. Morrison Park, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Gathering Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0382 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 11,283 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from Morning Creek Partners, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Morning Creek Phase III Project at 0 Ripple Way, South Fulton, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0383 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 781 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from B.B. Morrison Park, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Gathering Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0384 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 8,083 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Moslem and Leila Eskandari, for the purpose of constructing the Avalon Village Project at 2385 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0385 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement dedication of 5,942 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from B.B. Morrison Park, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Gathering Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0386 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 810 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia from B.B. Morrison Park, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Gathering Project at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0387 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Marshal Department, 22ITBC0412B-EF(B), Duty Gear & Uniforms in an amount not to exceed $29,070.60 with T&T Uniforms, Inc., for the purchase of Marshal badges, ballistic vests and vest carriers Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0388 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0389 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Minutes, May 1, 2024 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, May 15, 2024ratifyPass Action details Video Video
24-0390 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Major Vivian Dixon Bradford Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts) Proclamation recognizing “Summer Reading Program Appreciation Month.” (Barrett/Arrington) *Proclamation recognizing “Art In The Paint Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Hall) *recipient not in attendance   Action details Video Video
24-0391 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
24-0392 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review, and approval of June 5, 2024, Budget Soundings and Resolution (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0393 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to modify the classification section of the Classification and Compensation plan by adding the new title of Utility Billing and Collections Supervisor (grade 20), Emergency Management Specialist (grade 16), and Fire Division Chief (grade 26). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0394 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB135741C-GS, Fire Sprinkler Protection System Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $36,877.00 with VSC Fire & Security, Inc. (Norcross, GA), to provide additional modification and extensions to the existing fire sprinkler system due to re-configuration of spaces on the 1st (Notary and Passport Offices) and 5th (Criminal Division Offices) floors of the Fulton County Lewis Slaton Courthouse located at 136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0395 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a contract between Fulton County, Georgia and SHEMI Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide the Taste of South Fulton (“Taste of SoFu”) arts and cultural programs and events. Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture’s FY 2024 budget. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0396 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 24ITB230702A-BKJ, Valve Assessment in the amount of $600,000.00 with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services (Buffalo Grove, IL) to provide valve condition assessment services. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0397 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fulton County, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) and Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation d/b/a Grady Health System for the purpose of continuing integrating strategies to provide medication assisted outpatient treatment of substance abuse for Fulton County residents. Fulton County shall pay Grady Memorial Hospital in an amount not to exceed $464,000.00 annually or as otherwise provided by an amendment to this MOU. Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0398 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to increase the spending authority - State Court, 22SS049A-KM, Substance Use Disorder (“SUD”) monitoring in the amount of $160,000.00 with Avertest, LLC, (Richmond, VA) to provide SUD monitoring services delivered via Aversys, a proprietary web-based application, drug testing services and products for the Fulton County DUI Treatment Court. Effective upon BOC approval to December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
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-RAHMANapprovePass Action details Video Video
24-0399 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners directing the County Manager and County Attorney to conduct an assessment of the feasibility of allowing pro bono legal clinics to serve as a resource for citizens from time to time or on a recurring basis at Fulton County libraries, and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0399 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners directing the County Manager and County Attorney to conduct an assessment of the feasibility of allowing pro bono legal clinics to serve as a resource for citizens from time to time or on a recurring basis at Fulton County libraries, and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)holdFail Action details Video Video
24-0400 1  Commissioners Action ItemThe Safe and Pre-Trial Jail Act: Request approval of a Resolution to direct County Management to pursue a sales tax for the purpose of funding a capital project to ensure safe and humane pre-trial detention in Fulton County, to direct County Management to re-issue the RFP for the next phase of project management amended to include a review of the size of the facility needed, the projected jail population for 25 years based on changes to state law and improvements in the Fulton County justice system, an evaluation of the option to renovate the existing facility, an evaluation of a phased approach to a new build, and for other purposes. (Barrett)approveFail Action details Video Video
24-0400 1  Commissioners Action ItemThe Safe and Pre-Trial Jail Act: Request approval of a Resolution to direct County Management to pursue a sales tax for the purpose of funding a capital project to ensure safe and humane pre-trial detention in Fulton County, to direct County Management to re-issue the RFP for the next phase of project management amended to include a review of the size of the facility needed, the projected jail population for 25 years based on changes to state law and improvements in the Fulton County justice system, an evaluation of the option to renovate the existing facility, an evaluation of a phased approach to a new build, and for other purposes. (Barrett)approveFail Action details Video Video
24-0401 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersREGION III EMS COUNCIL (APPROVED) The Bylaws of the Region III Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council requires that its members be appointed by County Commissioners and must constitute a minimum of two-thirds of the voting membership. Council members serve terms of appointment of three (3) years. The Council year will be from July 1 to June 30. The term of each appointment shall be for three years with one-third of the Council to be appointed each year. In order to have one-third of the Council appointed each year some appointments may be made for 1 or 2 years until such balances achieved. Members may be reappointed to the EMS Council with no limit on terms. (See EMS Advisory Council Bylaws updated on 5/13/2021). Term = 3 Years Term below expires: June 30, 2024 Michael Charles (BOC/Position 3) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Michael Charles for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending June 30, 2027.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0402 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentDiscussion: Elections Update (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0403 1  Commissioners Action ItemDiscussion: Outstanding water bill from City of Atlanta. (Pitts) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0404 1  Commissioners Action ItemDiscussion: Report from CFO and Purchasing Director on implementation of Cherry Bekaert procurement recommendations. (Pitts) (HELD ON 6/5/24) (HELD)   Action details Video Video
24-0405 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Options to confirm or deny allegations of a culture of corruption in Fulton County Government. (Pitts) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
24-0406 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
24-0406 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0406 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0406 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.rejectPass Action details Video Video
24-0406 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0406 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video