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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/21/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: TELECONFERENCE
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Meeting Extra1: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet Meeting Extra2: Post Agenda Post Agenda  
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21-0286 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 Recess Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0287 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Larsen Wright Appreciation Day." (Hausmann) April 24, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Nishanth Chandran Appreciation Day." (Hausmann) April 24, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Sahil Nanda Appreciation Day." (Hausmann) April 24, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Sahaj Nanda Appreciation Day." (Hausmann) April 24, 2021   Action details Not available
21-0288 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersFULTON COUNTY CITIZENS COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 4 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Adrianne Serrano Proeller (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Adrianne Serrano Proeller for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.   Action details Not available
21-0289 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersCOMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 2 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Yvette Pollard (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Dr. Jane Ridley for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2022.   Action details Not available
21-0290 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of the March 2021 Grants Activity Report (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0291 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 161.7 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from WB Holdings Stonewood, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Dunkin Donuts Cogburn Road Project at 670 North Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0292 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 26,407 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from TJ & KJ Properties, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Pinemont Subdivision Project at 12375 Douglas Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0293 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to accept a name change and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract to reflect the name change of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“Mass Mutual”) to Great-Westlife & Annuity Insurance Company (“Great-West”) which operates primarily as Empower Retirement, LLC (“Empower”). Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0294 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequested approval of Cooperative Purchasing - Department of Community Development, City of Santa Monica, CA, in an amount not to exceed $248,019.51 with Pathways Community Network, dba Pathways MISI, to manage and provide assistance to the Fulton County’s GA 502 Continuum of Care’s (CoC) Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data management administration and processes. This is 100% grant funded. The approval of this agenda item will also authorize the Chairman to execute any future documents related to this grant. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0295 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between Fulton County and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), for continued participation in the GEFA’s WaterFirst Community Program. The contract is effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0296 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to amend Resolution 18-0168 authorizing the creation of a Fulton County Superior Court Clerk's Technology Fund; and for other purposes. (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER   Action details Not available
21-0297 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to apply and accept a grant from The University of Georgia School of Public & International Affairs in the amount up to $24,000.00 for The Fulton County Restorative Justice Summer Internship Program. The Fulton Office of Solicitor-General established relationships with the School of Public & International Affairs which selected Fulton County to host the inaugural legal internship program to expose their students to Restorative Justice and balanced approaches to prosecution. We propose to utilize salary savings to pay the upfront expenses for the summer 2021 intern collaboration between The University of Georgia School of Public & International Affairs (UGA) and The Fulton County Office of Solicitor-General. UGA is providing reimbursable funding through the School of Public & International Affairs pursuant to the award letter that reimburses the costs to Fulton County to engage interns to complete projects related to law, government and public policy. The grant requires a cash match in the amount up to $24,000.00. The cash match is available in the department’s FY 2approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0298 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0299 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Recess Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, April 14, 2021ratifyPass Action details Not available
21-0300 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates (NONE)   Action details Not available
21-0301 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPublic Comment - Citizens are allowed to voice County-related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. 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 Regular Meeting, nor will this portion exceed thirty minutes at the Recess Meeting. Those who could not speak during Public Comment will be allowed to speak first at a subsequent Board meeting. For more information or to arrange a speaking date, contact the Clerk’s Office. (CONDUCTED/READ INTO THE RECORD) 16 Speakers: Susan Lynne Mehalick (Item #21-0220/Item #21-0219 Elections); Alyce Hackett (Item #21-0220/Item #21-0219 Elections); Lori Randall (Item #21-0220 Elections); Heather Weiler (Item #21-0220 Elections); Joseph Keller (Item #21-0220 Elections); Carrie Smith (Item #21-0220 Elections); Rachel Bartlone (Item #21-0220 Elections); George Rees (Item #21-0219 Elections/ Item #21-0220); Helen Vance (Item #21-0220); M   Action details Not available
21-0302 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0303 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution to extend emergency purchasing authority of the Chairman and County Manager for COVID-19 related purchases. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0304 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of an emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency Procurements. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0305 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review and approval of the April 21, 2021 Budget Soundings (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0246 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution approving a Ground Lease Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia and Brakkam Aviation Management, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, jointly with The Integral Group, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, for the purpose of formalizing rental terms for an airport site consisting of approximately 13.879 +/- acres at the Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field; authorizing the Chairman to execute a Ground Lease Agreement and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Ground Lease and related documents as to form and make all necessary modifications thereto prior to execution. For 40 years, with two five-year option periods. (HELD ON 4/14/21 AND 4/21/21) (APPROVED)   Action details Not available
21-0306 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to extend existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management,17ITB109620C-BKJ, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups C, D & G) in the total amount of $222,059.50 with (A) Diversified Maintenance-RWS, LLC(Birmingham, AL) in the amount of $166,660.00; and (B) A-Action Janitorial Service, Inc. (Lithonia, GA) in the amount of $55,399.50, to provide continued janitorial services for selected Fulton County facilities for three (3) additional months. Effective dates: May 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0307 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a task order - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#20RFP124887K-BKJ, Standby Professional Services for Facilities Related Planning, Design, Engineering and Assessments- Architectural and Engineering Services in the amount of $525,400.00 with Sizemore Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide workspace reimagined services model design plan for new post COVID-19 environment in the Fulton County Government Center and the Judicial Center Complexes. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0308 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to amend an existing contract - Fulton County Library System, RFP #10RFP04122K-DJ, Program Management Services for the Library Capital Improvement Program (FCLS-CIP) with CBRE Heery/Russell - a joint venture (Atlanta, GA), comprised of CBRE Heery, Inc. and H.J. Russell and Company, Inc. in the amount of $492,246.81 to amend existing Scope of Work to provide Program Management Services for added work requested by the Library for Phase II library renovation projects and Central Library, and to complete renovation of 2 leased library facilities, Peachtree Library and MLK Library. The contract period will extend for an additional eight (8) months effective May 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0309 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") between Fulton County, as the GA 502 Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC") Collaborative Applicant, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs on behalf of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority ("GHFA"), regarding the implementation of a statewide Department of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") Homeless Management Information System ("HMIS"). Grant funding of $76,484.00 and a Fulton County match of $76,484.00 will support the use and the management of HMIS and related activities. The County Attorney is authorized to make modifications to the MOA and related document as to form prior to execution. The term is December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0310 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000086-0002, Expedited Mail & Package Delivery Services in the total amount of $35,000.00 with United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) to provide expedited mail & package delivery services for Fulton County agencies. Effective dates: April 1, 2021 through July 3, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0219 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution expressing the intent of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County regarding the appointment, hiring, and termination powers of the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (HELD ON 3/17/21, 4/14/21 AND 4/21/21) (REMOVED)   Action details Not available
21-0220 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution expressing the intent of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County regarding the authority to terminate the Fulton County Elections Supervisor; and for other purposes. (Arrington/Hall) (HELD ON 3/17/21, 4/14/21 AND 4/21/21) (REMOVED)   Action details Not available
21-0278 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution amending Article 2, Division 2, Subpart B of the Fulton County Code of Resolutions, to amend Subsection 118-50 regarding membership and qualifications of the Board of Directors of the Development Authority of Fulton County; and for other purposes. (Arrington/Morris) (HELD ON 4/14/21) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTON   Action details Not available
21-0279 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No.18-0168 authorizing the creation of a Fulton County Superior Court Clerk's Technology Fund; and for other purposes. (Morris) (HELD ON 4/14/21) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0311 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentUpdate of the 2021 Legislative Agenda (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER   Action details Not available
21-0282 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Resolution creating and establishing the Fulton County Veterans Empowerment Commission (Arrington/Hausmann) (HELD 4/14/21) (DISCUSSED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0283 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Election 2021 Cycle (Hausmann) (HELD ON 4/14/21 AND 4/21/21) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0312 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Invest Atlanta Board of Directors March 18, 2021 Meeting Summary (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0313 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. April 14, 2021 CEO Report (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0314 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 Hall Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Interim County Attorney Kaye Burwell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioner Arrington, Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, and Abdur-Rahman and Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Not available