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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/19/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Meeting Extra1: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet Meeting Extra2: Post Agenda Post Agenda  
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21-0347 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 Video Video
21-0348 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “C.T. Martin Remembrance Day.” (BOC) May 8, 2021   Action details Not available
21-0349 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICERS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 2 Years Two year terms pursuant to Section 34-67(a) of the Fulton County Civil Service Act. Commissioner Morris nominated Mary Huber for a reappointment to a two-year term.   Action details Not available
21-0350 1  Commissioners Action ItemDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 4 Years Term below expires: 5/31/2021 Walter Metze (Darnell) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Jo Anna Potts for a District appointment to a term ending May 31, 2025.   Action details Not available
21-0351 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 4 Years Term below expires: 5/31/2021 Brandon Beach (Ellis) Commissioner Ellis nominated Brandon Beach for a District reappointment to a term ending May 31, 2025.   Action details Not available
21-0352 1  Commissioners Action ItemExecution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority of Fulton County Revenue Bonds (Canterbury Court Project) Series 2021, in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000.00 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0353 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of April 2021 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0354 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 4,341 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Michael E. Kohlsdorf, an individual, for the purpose of constructing the 5075 Green Pine Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension Project at 5075 Green Pine Drive, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30342. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0355 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution approving a Lease Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, (Landlord) and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, (Tenant) for the purpose of providing library services at Central Library to the visually impaired; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Lease Agreement; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Lease Agreement as to form and make all necessary modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0356 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution approving a Underground Easement Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia and Georgia Power Company for the purpose of relocating an onsite utility service pole at 470 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, Georgia, formally known as the Sandy Springs Recycle Center; to authorize the Chairman to execute a Underground Easement Agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve as to form and make modifications as necessary prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0357 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of Attachment A and B (Scope of Work) to support the BOC approved item 20-0481, Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County Department of Senior Services and Atlanta Regional Commission to expend funds from the Federal Transportation Administration grant that was awarded to the Department of Senior Services. There is no cost associate with the attachments. The program will run through December 31, 2021 with an option for extension. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0358 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
21-0358 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0359 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Recess Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, May 5, 2021 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, May 7, 2021approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0360 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Tom Lowe Atlanta - Fulton Water Treatment Plant Appreciation Day.” (Hausmann/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Public Works Week.” (Hausmann/BOC) *Proclamation recognizing “Ellis Kirby Appreciation Day.” (BOC) *added during the meeting   Action details Video Video
21-0361 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. 126 Speakers: Rev. Greg Fann (Item# 21-0378); Former Councilman Eddie Lee Brewster (Item# 21-0378); Dan Copeland (Item# 21-0378); Sharon Matthews (Item# 21-0378); Former State Representative Doug Dean (Item# 21-0378); Maleka Rahman (Item# 21-0378); Brandon Tonge (Item# 21-0378); Devin Barrington -Ward (Jail); Maggie Goldman (Fulton County Elections/Item# 21-0378); Willie Clark (Item# 21-0378); Bentley Hudgins (Jail); Micah Herskind (Jail); Keith Strick   Action details Video Video
21-0362 1  Commissioners Action ItemPublic hearing in connection with the proposed issuance by The Industrial Development Authority of the County of La Paz, Arizona of one or more series of its Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2021, pursuant to a plan of finance in order to finance costs for a Project within Fulton County, Georgia, in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000.00. (CONDUCTED) PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED NO SPEAKERS   Action details Not available
21-0363 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersMARTA Quarterly Briefing (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
21-0364 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
21-0365 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 AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
21-0366 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency Procurements. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0367 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to accept bid for $175,000,000.00 Tax Anticipation Notes for 2021 and approval of a Resolution which authorizes issuance and sale of the $175,000,000.00 General Fund Tax Anticipation Notes of Fulton County, Georgia. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0368 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review and approval of the May 19, 2021 Budget Soundings. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0369 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Finance Department, 20RFP11091208C-MH, Annual Cost Allocation Plan in the amount of $53,400.00 with MAXIMUS, Inc., (Reston, VA) to prepare the Fulton County annual Cost Allocation Plan to comply with the requirements of 2 CVR Part 200 effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2021, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0328 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Registration and Elections, SWC99999-001-SPD0000136-0003, Temporary Staffing - Clerical & Light Industrial in an amount not to exceed $7,744,880.00 with Happy Faces Personnel Group, Inc. (Tucker, GA) to provide temporary staffing services for the Department of Registration and Elections 2021 Elections. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2021. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 5/19/21 AND 6/2/21) (REMOVED ON 6/16/21) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0370 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - The Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance (DCRC) and Office of The County Auditor, #21RFP022321B-YJ, Foreign Language Oral Interpretation and Written Translation Services in the amount of $50,000.00 with TransPerfect Translations International Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide qualified foreign language interpreter translation services. Effective July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0371 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of statewide contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC#99999-SPD-ES40199409-0001, SWC#99999-SPD-ES40199409-0002, SWC#99999-SPD-ES40199409-0003, SWC#99999-SPD-ES40199373-002, SWC#99999-SPD-ES40199373-005, SWC#99999-SPD-ES40199373-009S, SWC#99999-SPD-SPD000155-0001, SWC#99999-SPD-SPD000155-0007, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000102-0004, and SWC#99999-001-SPD0000102-0023, Purchase 2021 Vehicles and Equipment Countywide, in the total amount of $3,235,091.38 with: (A) Akins Ford-Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Pursuit (Winder, GA) in the amount of $439,868.41; (B) Hardy Chevrolet -Pursuit (Dallas, GA) in the amount of $512,419.08, (C) Wade Ford, Inc.-Pursuit (Smyrna, GA) in the amount of $747,747.00; (D) Allan Vigil Ford-Administrative (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $668,960.00; (E) Hardy Fleet Group Chev-Administrative (Dallas, GA) in the amount of $107,269.20; (F) Wade Ford, Inc.-Administrative (Smyrna, GA) in the amount of $237,223.12; (G) Rush Truck Center of Georgia, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $87,509.57; (H) Peach State Truck Centers, LLC (Norcross, GA) inapprovePass Action details Video Video
21-0372 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a statewide contract - Department of Public Works, Biological Supplies and Lab Equipment & Supplies, SPD# 99999-SPD0000156, Contract No. 99999-001-SPD0000156-0003 in the amount of $95,883.31 with Fisher Scientific, LLC (Suwanee, GA), to provide laboratory supplies. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0373 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval by the Board of Commissioners of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID CV-3 Resolution which authorizes the adoption and submittal of a Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Action Plan and the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan to secure CARES ACT federal funds for COVID related projects and activities; to authorize and approve Cooperative Agreements for eligible projects to the following cities: College Park ($110,000.00); East Point ($550,000.00); Hapeville ($1,800.00); Palmetto ($132,000.00); Union City ($385,000.00); and South Fulton ($330,000); to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with the federal program requirements and this Board action. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0374 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan to secure federal funds supporting projects and services needed by its low and moderate income citizens for activities. Funding is as follows: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,373,714.00, HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $670,081.00, and Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) in the amount of $159,268.00, totaling $2,203,063.00 for all programs. A Fulton County general fund match is not required for CDBG Program. Fulton County uses general funds to support the required ESG and HOME programs with an annual 100% match and 25% match respectively. (APPROVED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
21-0375 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Resolution to repurpose existing General Fund capital funds from roadway transportation projects to be used for transportation related projects to benefit the Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field; and for other purposes. (HELD ON 5/19/21) (APPROVED)holdPass Action details Video Video
21-0376 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval to increase spending authority - Department of Public Works, 20ITB125848K-DB, Road Resurfacing in the amount of $4,427,272.00 with C. W. Matthews Contracting Company (Marietta, GA), to provide resurfacing of roads within the Fulton Industrial District. Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 5/19/21) (APPROVED)holdPass Action details Not available
21-0377 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10, Article II of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to create a new Division 4, Section 10-130 et seq., implementing rules and regulations for the leasing of property and facilities at the Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field. Effective upon approval by the Board. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0378 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County to enact the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Fulton County Rescue Implementation Plan (RIP);” and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (HELD ON 5/19/21) (MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED FAILED ON 6/2/21) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED)   Action details Video Video
21-0379 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution amending the membership of the Task Force on Elections within Fulton County, and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 5/19/21) (APPROVED)   Action details Video Video
21-0380 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (HELD ON 5/19/21) (APPROVED) Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2021 Alex Wan (Chair/BOC/Pitts) Chairman Pitts nominated Alex Wan for a full Board reappointment to serve as Chairperson to a term ending June 30, 2023.   Action details Not available
21-0342 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Update of Activities of the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) Grounds, Facilities and Security Committee (Arrington) (HELD ON 5/5/21 AND 5/19/21) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
21-0343 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Update of Activities of the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (Fort Mac LRA) Community Engagement Subcommittee (Arrington) (HELD ON 5/5/21 AND 5/19/21) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0381 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Invest Atlanta Board of Directors April 15, 2021 Meeting Summary (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
21-0382 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion and Resolution: Deposits in Minority Financial Institutions (Pitts) (HELD ON 5/19/21) (DISCUSSED/APPROVED)holdPass Action details Video Video
21-0383 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Appointment and Termination of certain Fulton County positions (Pitts) (HELD ON 5/19/21) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0384 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
21-0384 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
21-0384 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video