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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/6/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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25-0545 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 First Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0546 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Paul Baldwin Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) March 17, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Muslim American Heritage Month.” (Arrington) Month of July Proclamation recognizing “Regina Waller Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) July 6, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Lawrence Perrino, Sr. Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) July 7, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “DJ Funky Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) July 17, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Claressa Shields and Route 30 Promotions Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) July 17, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Thomas Sampson Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) July 24, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Chief Deputy DA Rewa Collier Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/Arrington) July 24, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Velma Mae Turner Rainey Remembrance Day.” (Pitts) July 26, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Patchwerk Studios Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) July 26, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Everybody vs. Homelessness Day.” (Ivory)    Action details Not available
25-0547 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersFULTON COUNTY VETERANS’ EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION, INC. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Veterans Commission shall have the following members: Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members. Such appointees shall be residents of, or work in Fulton County and shall have military experience or expertise in the areas affecting military veterans. Veterans Commission shall serve three (3) year terms, with such term subject to the discretion of the appointing Commissioner, who can remove a member for cause, otherwise such member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until a successor is appointed. Term = 3 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Michael Moore (Morris) Commissioner Barrett nominated Marcel Foster for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027.   Action details Not available
25-0548 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 194 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Mark Philip Venti, individual, for the purpose of constructing the Bridges (Lot #3) Project at 0 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0549 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 31 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Amanda R. Bralley and Krishan Bralley, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Bridges (Lot #6) Project at 0 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0550 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 300 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from owner Medley Johns Creek Phase 2 Owner, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Medley Johns Creek Phase 2 Project at 11660 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0551 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 2,888 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from owner Medley Johns Creek Phase 2 Owner, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Medley Johns Creek Phase 2 Project at 11660 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0552 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 9,780 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from owner Medley Johns Creek Phase 1 Owner, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Medley Johns Creek Phase 1 Project at 11660 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0553 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 604 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Medley Johns Creek Phase 2 Owner, LLC, owner, for the purpose of constructing the Medley Johns Creek Phase 2 Project at 11660 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0554 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentNo action is requested. This reporting is being provided to meet the quarterly reporting requirement for monetary transfers amount budget funds per Board Resolution #09-1262. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0555 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of “Ending the HIV Epidemic” service contracts, subject to Federal funding, for the remainder of FY2025 (August 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026) in an amount not to exceed $5,188,688.00, FY2026 (March 1, 2026 through January 29 January 28, 2027) in an amount not to exceed $5,474,653.00, FY27 (March 1, 2027 through February 29, 2028) in an amount not to exceed $5,748,653.00, FY2028 (March 1, 2028 through February 29 February 28, 2029) in an amount not to exceed $6,035,805.00, and FY2029 (March 1, 2029 through February 29 February 28, 2030) in an amount not to exceed $6,337,595.00, pursuant to the Health Resources and Services Administration “Ending the HIV Epidemic” award UT8HA33933. Service contracts are 100% grant funded with no Fulton County match. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with subrecipients. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contracts as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0556 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of “Ryan White Part A” service contracts, subject to Federal funding, for FY2025 (August 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026) in an amount not to exceed $30,959,711.00, FY2026 (March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027) in an amount not to exceed $32,346,447.00, and FY2027 (March 1, 2027 through February 29, 2028) in an amount not to exceed $33,802,519.00 pursuant to the Health Resources and Services Administration “Ryan White Part A” award H89HA00007. Service contracts are 100% grant funded with no Fulton County match. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with subrecipients. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contracts as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0557 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of “Ryan White Part A - Minority AIDS Initiative” service contracts, subject to Federal funding, for FY2025 (August 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026) in an amount not to exceed $3,070,344.00, FY2026 (March 1, 2026 through January 29, 2027) in an amount not to exceed $3,523,861.00, and FY2027 (March 1, 2027 through February 29, 2028) in an amount not to exceed $3,685,055.00 pursuant to the Health Resources and Services Administration “Ryan White Part A” award H89HA00007. Service contracts are 100% grant funded with no Fulton County match. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with subrecipients. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contracts as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
25-0558 1  First Regular Meeting - BOCAdoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0559 1  First Regular Meeting - BOCRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, June 18, 2025 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, July 9, 2025 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, July 9, 2025 First Regular Meeting Minutes, July 9, 2025ratifyPass Action details Video Video
25-0560 1  First Regular Meeting - BOCPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Purchasing and Contract Compliance Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award Day.” (Pitts/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “City of Johns Creek Appreciation Day.” (Thorne/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Goodwill of North Georgia Appreciation Day.” (Ellis/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Shepherd Center Appreciation Day.” (Barrett/Arrington) Certificate Presentation to Information Technology - NACo Digital Counties Survey Winner (Fulton County, Georgia)   Action details Video Video
25-0561 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 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 at the First    Action details Video Video
25-0562 1  Public HearingsFiscal Year 2025 General Fund Millage Rate Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED 14 Speakers: Brother Anthoney Muhammad, Michael Dvorsak, Dorothy Harpe, George Freeman, Michael Gordon, Lucia Frazer, Ginger Bradshaw, LA Pink, Demetrice Brewer, Gib Green, Damita Chatman, Jewel Johnson, Victoria Salvia, Angela James 4 Zoom Speakers: Robby Caban, Sharon Fallmer, Dion Brown, Fawn Ortega   Action details Video Video
25-0563 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution adopting the 2025 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0564 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation and Discussion of the 2025 Midyear Budget Review. (PRESENTED/DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
25-0565 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the proposed benefit summary for the Childcare pilot program for 2025. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0566 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review, and approval of August 6, 2025, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0567 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the following rate for the public’s use of County-owned electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations: - A fee of $0.25 per kWh. - After 2 hours, drivers will be charged an extra $2.00/hour to discourage them from leaving their vehicles in the charging station spots all day. - There may be additional fees charged to the user directly by the charging station vendor that Fulton County does not receive proceeds from. Such vendor fees will be clearly disclosed to users in advance and will be in addition to Fulton County’s approved rate. Pursuant to County Policy 600-69, public hearings on the fees were conducted on June 2, 2025 and June 3, 2025. Effective upon adoption by the BOC. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0568 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to utilize cooperative purchasing, Information Technology - Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission\ RFP 6100005800, with Testing Xperts, Inc., (Mechanicsburg, PA) in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00, to provide Testing Resources for the CGI-AMS 4X Cloud Upgrade. Effective upon BOC approval for a period of 12 months. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0569 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Public Works, 25RFP146925K-DB Lead & Copper Field Service Investigation in an amount not to exceed $1,451,000.00 with CDM Smith Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide services associated with the program development, implementation, and management necessary to meet the requirements of the Lead Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The contract shall be effective upon issuance of Notice To Proceed (NTP) for two years with one, one year renewal option. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0533 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to correct Agenda Item 25-0106 to correct the not to exceed amounts for Years 1 - 5 for the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission (“AFCWRC”) Contract, 24RFP0820K-DB, Operation & Maintenance Services for the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Facility (owned jointly between the City of Atlanta and Fulton County) with Veolia Water North America - South, LLC (Veolia Water) / Khafra Operations Services, LLC, a Joint Venture (Atlanta, GA). Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 7/9/25) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0570 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - Department Public Works, 23RFP139070K-JAJ, Progressive Design-Build Services for Campbellton Road Pump Station and Force Main in an amount not to exceed $20,332,906.00 with Sol Construction, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to perform all final design and construction activities associated with the installation of a new pump station and associated force main pipelines to serve South Fulton County. Effective upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) with work to be completed within 24 months of the issuance of the NTP. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0571 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Roswell, GA for water main betterments and relocations associated with the road improvements to Woodstock Road between SR-92 and Allenbrook Lane in the City of Roswell, GA, in an estimated amount of $1,223,520.00. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0572 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Milton, GA, for water main relocations associated with the Birmingham Road Culvert Bridge Replacement Project near Manor Trace in the City of Milton, GA, in the estimated amount of $206,400.00. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0573 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Resolution adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Fulton County and authorizing the transmittal of the Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0574 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution urging the release of Israeli hostages and an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Israel and Gaza; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/6/25)approveFail Action details Video Video
25-0575 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 101 (General Provisions and County Governing Authority), Article 2 (County Governing Authority), Division 2 (Rules of Order and Procedure), Section 101-68 (Decorum) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0576 1  Commissioners' Full Board AppointmentsHOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (NORTHSIDE) (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES) The Board of Commissioners shall submit a slate of three (3) names, per position, to the Hospital Authority of Fulton County, for selection of one (1) person to be appointed by the Authority for each position. Term = 4 years FOR SPREADING UPON THE MINUTES: The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside), at its meeting on April 23, 2025, reappointed the following appointees for terms ending April 1, 2029, in accordance with a slate of names submitted by the Board of Commissioners at its March 19, 2025 Second Regular Meeting: Lawrence Stone, M.D. (Position#4) Mark Sweeney (Position #5) Alvin Sermons, M.D. (Position #6)approve  Action details Video Video
25-0577 1  Commissioners' Full Board AppointmentsDEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (APPROVED) Members of the Advisory Council shall be appointed for a period of three (3) years. A member may serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms on the board. Fulton County having a population of more than 50,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census shall appoint one member for each population increment of 50,000 or any portion thereof. To comply with the intent of H.B. 100, at least seven (7) appointees are consumers of disability services and family members of such consumers. As defined by H.B. 100, a "consumer" is a person who has been or who is currently a recipient of disability services. Term = 3 years (No more than two consecutive terms) Term below expired: 8/1/2025 Cathy Murphy (Hausmann) Commissioner Thorne nominated Cathy Murphy for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending August 1, 2028.approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0578 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Utilization of outside counsel for commercial property assessment appeals (Pitts) (DISCUSSION TO BE CONDUCTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION)   Action details Video Video
25-0579 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington (virtual), and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts asked for a moment of silence for the shooting victims at Fort Stewart...bodyenter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
25-0579 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington (virtual), and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts asked for a moment of silence for the shooting victims at Fort Stewart...bodyapprovePass Action details Video Video
25-0579 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington (virtual), and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts asked for a moment of silence for the shooting victims at Fort Stewart...bodyapprovePass Action details Video Video
25-0579 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington (virtual), and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts asked for a moment of silence for the shooting victims at Fort Stewart...bodyapprovePass Action details Video Video
25-0579 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington (virtual), and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts asked for a moment of silence for the shooting victims at Fort Stewart...bodyapprovePass Action details Video Video
25-0579 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington (virtual), and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts asked for a moment of silence for the shooting victims at Fort Stewart...bodyapprovePass Action details Video Video
25-0579 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington (virtual), and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts asked for a moment of silence for the shooting victims at Fort Stewart...bodyapprovePass Action details Video Video
25-0580 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersDiscussion: Process for appointment of members to the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections in light of recent court order. (Thorne) (APPROVED) ITEM WAS REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER THORNEapprovePass Action details Video Video