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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/3/2021 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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21-0077 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentAdoption 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 Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration.adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0078 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing "Joan Jones Appreciation Day." (Hausmann) December 31, 2020 Proclamation recognizing “Hank Aaron Remembrance Day." (Hall/BOC) January 22, 2021 Proclamation recognizing “Linda Porter Remembrance Day." (Abdur-Rahman) January 29, 2021   Action details Not available
21-0079 1  Commissioners Action ItemCOMMISSION ON ELDER AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Lithangia Robinson-Murray (Darnell) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Jill Lindsey for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0080 1  Commissioners Action ItemCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION PROCESS CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2019 Keisha Kent Sawyer (Darnell) Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Gail Sutton (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Mary Jordan for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2022 and Keisha Kent Sawyer for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2021.    Action details Not available
21-0081 1  Commissioners Action ItemFULTON COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Coincides with that of the District Commissioner who appoints them Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Jack P. Longino (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Trevor Cason for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0082 1  Commissioners Action ItemFULTON COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC) (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 2 years Terms below expired: 12/31/2020 Devin Barrington-Ward (Hall) Barbara McKee (Carn) Vice Chair Hall nominated Devin Barrington-Ward for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2022. Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Michael Daniels for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2022.   Action details Not available
21-0083 1  Commissioners Action ItemFULTON COUNTY CITIZENS COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 4 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 K. Rashid Nuri (Hall) Vice Chair Hall nominated K. Rashid Nuri for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0084 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Each member of the board of trustees appointed by a member of the board of commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing member of the Board of Commissioners and for the same term as the Commissioner making such appointment. Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Phyllis Bailey (Darnell/Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Marjorie L. Kimbrough for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0085 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 2/3/21) (REMOVED) Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Thomas Wesley Dortch, Jr. for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMANapprovePass Action details Not available
21-0085 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 2/3/21) (REMOVED) Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Thomas Wesley Dortch, Jr. for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMANapprovePass Action details Not available
21-0085 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 2/3/21) (REMOVED) Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Thomas Wesley Dortch, Jr. for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMANapprovePass Action details Not available
21-0085 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 2/3/21) (REMOVED) Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Thomas Wesley Dortch, Jr. for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMANhold  Action details Not available
21-0085 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 2/3/21) (REMOVED) Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Thomas Wesley Dortch, Jr. for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMANapproveFail Action details Not available
21-0085 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 2/3/21) (REMOVED) Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Thomas Wesley Dortch, Jr. for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMANapprovePass Action details Not available
21-0086 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution approving an Easement Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and the Georgia Power Company for the purpose of relocating onsite utility service equipment at the Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center; to authorize the Chairman to execute an Easement Agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve as to form and make modifications as necessary prior to execution. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)    Action details Not available
21-0087 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution confirming final numbers concerning Water And Sewerage Revenue Refunding Bond, Series 2020b. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)    Action details Not available
21-0088 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to extend an existing contract to June 30, 2021 with Erik Carlson to a create site-specific, original work of public art for Central Library in the amount of $109,100.00 with $10,365.00 yet to be invoiced. Effective dates: February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)    Action details Not available
21-0089 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a revenue generating contract - Police Department, Bid # 20ITB127435B-YJ, Wrecker Towing Services with anticipated revenue in the amount of $36,000.00 with S & W Services of Atlanta, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide wrecker towing services for the Fulton County Police Department upon execution of the contract through December 31, 2021 with two (2) renewal options. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)    Action details Not available
21-0090 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a contract - Fulton County Police Department, Police Physical Agility Testing Site in the amount of $1080.00 for entire year at $90.00 per session and once a month for 12 months with Renaissance Church of Christ, South Fulton, GA 30349, to provide usage of their gymnasium facility to perform new police officer’s recruitment physical agility testing. The contract period will be from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)    Action details Not available
21-0091 1  Consent - Regional LeadershipAdoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0092 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes, January 6, 2021 Recess Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, January 20, 2021 approvePass Action details Not available
21-0094 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) 4 Speakers: Thomas Dean (Run-off Elections); Richard Corbin (County’s Contract/Conflict of Interest with Ayoub, Mansour & Bryant, L.L.C.); MosheA John Jones (River Edge Contract); Ben Howard (Senior Services/Elder Affairs Meeting)    Action details Not available
21-0095 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0096 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency Procurements. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0097 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Fulton County Information Technology, Bid #19ITBC05212019K-DB, Computer Hardware Equipment Refresh in an amount not to exceed $2,058,460.00 with (A) Dell Marketing, L.P. (Round Rock, TX) in the amount of $1,758,460.00 and (B) CDW Government (Vernon Hills, IL) in the amount of $300,000.00 for specialty computing devices to include iPads, IMacs, MS Surface Pros and supporting peripherals. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: Upon BOC approval through 12/31/2021. (HELD ON 2/3/21) (APPROVED)approve  Action details Not available
21-0097 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Fulton County Information Technology, Bid #19ITBC05212019K-DB, Computer Hardware Equipment Refresh in an amount not to exceed $2,058,460.00 with (A) Dell Marketing, L.P. (Round Rock, TX) in the amount of $1,758,460.00 and (B) CDW Government (Vernon Hills, IL) in the amount of $300,000.00 for specialty computing devices to include iPads, IMacs, MS Surface Pros and supporting peripherals. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: Upon BOC approval through 12/31/2021. (HELD ON 2/3/21) (APPROVED)holdPass Action details Not available
21-0098 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a change order greater than 10% - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#19RFP070819K-DB, Fulton County Justice Center Tower Repairs & Alterations to the Exterior Façade, with Metro Waterproofing, Inc. (Scottdale, GA) in the amount of $237,864.00, to modify the existing Scope of Work to provide exterior repairs, caulking/sealant replacement and pressure washing cleaning of the Peachtree, Pryor, and a portion of Mitchell Street elevations of the Fulton County Government Center Complex located at 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303. Effective for a period of 183 calendar days upon issuance of Notice to Proceed. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0099 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 20ITBC101020A-CJC, Water Meters in the amount of $750,000.00 with Delta Municipal Supply Company (Lawrenceville, GA), to provide water meters. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0100 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 20ITB112420A-FB, Emergency Sewage Cleanup Services in the amount of $101,890.00 with American Property Restoration (Atlanta, GA), to provide emergency sewage cleanup services. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0101 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Superior Court Administration, 20RFP100920A-CJC Legal Services for Fulton Courts Justice Resource Center in the amount of $205,380.00 with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. to provide legal assistance and services to citizens upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0070 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution pursuant to O.C.G.A. s 15-16-20(a)(3) and amending Resolution No. 98-0166 to establish a new local salary supplement for the Fulton County Sheriff. (Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 1/20/21) (HELD ON 2/3/21 AND 2/17/21) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTON   Action details Not available
21-0102 1  Commissioners Action ItemDEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (APPROVED) Term = 3 years (No more than two consecutive terms) Term below expired: 8/1//2011 Vacant (Member 2) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Elizabeth K. Bolton-Harris (Member 2) for a Full Board appointment to a term ending August 1, 2023. approvePass Action details Not available
21-0103 1  Commissioners Action ItemADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FULTON COUNTY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (APPROVED) Term = 1 Year Terms below expired: 12/31/2020 Commissioner Joe Carn (Position #3/BOC) Commissioner Lee Morris (Position #1/BOC) Chairman Pitts nominated Commissioner Abdur-Rahman (Position #3/BOC) for a Full Board appointment and Commissioner Morris (Position #1/BOC) for a Full Board reappointment to terms ending December 31, 2021. approvePass Action details Not available
21-0104 1  Commissioners Action ItemAUDIT COMMITTEE (APPROVED) Term = 2 years Terms below expired: 12/31/2020 Phillip Wayne Hurd (BOC – Citizen) Commissioner Bob Ellis (BOC - Commissioner) Commissioner Lee Morris (BOC - Commissioner) Commissioner Ellis nominated Jay Small (BOC-Citizen) for a Full Board appointment to a term ending December 31, 2022. Chairman Pitts nominated Commissioner Ellis (BOC-Commissioner 2) and Commissioner Morris (BOC-Commissioner 1) for Full Board reappointments to terms ending December 31, 2022. approvePass Action details Not available
21-0105 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FULTON COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (APPROVED) Term = 1 Year Terms below expired: 12/31/2020 Commissioner Joe Carn (Position #2) Commissioner Lee Morris (#1 – Chairman or designee) Chairman Pitts nominated Commissioner Abdur-Rahman (Position #2) for a Full Board appointment and Commissioner Morris for a Full Board reappointment (#1 – Chairman or designee) to terms ending December 31, 2021. approvePass Action details Not available
21-0107 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentUpdate of 2021 Legislative Agenda. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0106 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. approvePass Action details Not available
21-0106 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. approvePass Action details Not available
21-0110 1  Commissioners Action ItemCOMMISSIONERS’ ITEM – Request approval of a Resolution in observance of February 2021 as Black History Month in Fulton County. (Abdur-Rahman)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0110 1  Commissioners Action ItemCOMMISSIONERS’ ITEM – Request approval of a Resolution in observance of February 2021 as Black History Month in Fulton County. (Abdur-Rahman)approvePass Action details Not available