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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2021 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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21-0182 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 Recess Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0183 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing "Haroun Shahid Wakil Remembrance Day." (Hall) February 27, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "Ebony: Covering Black America Observance Day." (Arrington) March 5, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "National School Social Work Week." (Arrington) March 7-13, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "Tamara Carrera Appreciation Day." (Ellis) March 17, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "Team Carla M. Appreciation Day." (Arrington) March 17, 2021 Proclamation recognizing "Alfreda Stukes Appreciation Day." (Hall) March 24, 2021   Action details Not available
21-0184 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersCOMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 2 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Elijah Tutt (Hall) Vice Chair Hall nominated Kenneth Haider-Bardill for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2022.   Action details Not available
21-0185 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 Development Authority of Fulton County Revenue Bonds (Reserve at Hollywood Project) Series 2021, in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000.00 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0186 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 195 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Greenstone Parkway 400, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Evans General Contractors Office Project at 0 Amber Park Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0187 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 30,431 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Clifton and Clifton, Inc., for the purpose of constructing the Deerhaven Phase 1, 2, and 3 Project at 5850 Dodson Road, Union City, Georgia 30213. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0188 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 49,113 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from CND-Lowe Lane, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Ashbury Phase 2 Project at 1152 Old Roswell Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30076. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0189 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 34,266 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from BW Land, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Grove at Sweet Apple Project at 0 Ebenezer Road, Milton, Georgia 30075. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0190 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Relocation Easement Dedication of 528 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from PSH Buckhead, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Element Hotel - Roswell Project at 0 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0191 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentNo action is requested. This reporting is being provided to meet the quarterly reporting requirement for monetary transfers among budget funds per Board Resolution #09-1262. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0192 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of February 2021 Grants Activity Report (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0193 1  CM Presentation - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fulton County, on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) with Sub-recipients for the new grant award in the amount of $1,200,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The two MOUs are with (a) the Atlanta Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiatives (PAD) in the amount of $1,069,194.00 to provide Diversion Services, and (b) Applied Research Services (ARS) in the amount of $119,772.00 to provide data collection services for this grant. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the MOUs as to form and make necessary changers thereto prior to execution. The MOUs are effective upon BOC approval through September 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0194 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Community Development, 20RFP110420A-FB, Environmental Review Assessments for 2020 Community Development with the completion of project environmental reviews for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) with BluLynx Solutions, LLC, (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $19,800.00, to assist the Department of Community Development with the completion of project environmental reviews for the ESG, CDBG, and HOME entitlement grant programs and the GA 502 Fulton County Continuum of Care (CoC) grant programs. Effective upon contract execution through September 10, 2022, subject to renewals during the grant term. This procurement is 100% grant-funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0195 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to amend the 2019 Action Plan and the related Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Subrecipients contract activities for the City of East Point, Community Assistance Center, North Fulton Community Charities, and Youth Empowerment Success Services and amend the language of The Drake House contract’s goal and scope of work. The contracts were approved (#20-0779) at the November 4, 2020, BOC meeting. There is no change to the approved grant allocations. Authorize the County Attorney to approve the amendments. The term of the contracts are October 1, 2020, to July 30, 2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0196 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an “Ending the HIV Epidemic” grant-funded contract with Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta dba HOPE Atlanta in the amount of $217,473.00 per year for each of four years (Fiscal Years 2021 - Fiscal Year 2024) subject to Federal funding. The contract is 100% grant funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Ending the HIV Epidemic grant with no match requirement. 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 contract as to form and substance and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chair. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0197 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an additional “Ending the HIV Epidemic” grant funding to Grady Memorial Hospital (D/B/A Grady Health System) for services to be provided in Fiscal Year 2021 through FY2024 in the amount of $250,000.00 per year. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with selected subrecipients. 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 3/1/2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0198 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an additional “Ending the HIV Epidemic” grant funding to Positive Impact Health Centers, Inc. for services to be provided in Fiscal Year 2021 through FY2024 in the amount of $250,000.00 per year. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with selected subrecipients. 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 3/1/2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0199 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fulton County and the Georgia Department of Transportation for the existing Sewer Manhole & Water Valve Box adjustment associated with the Milling and Resurfacing of SR 140 - Arnold Mill Road & Houze Road from 0.08 miles south of the Cherokee County line to CS 217/Houze Way in Fulton County, at an estimated cost of $59,600.00. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0200 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Fulton County, Georgia and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD), in the total amount up to $50,000.00, for continued participation in the District-wide Single-Family Residential Toilet Retrofit program. Effective upon execution until December 31, 2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0201 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Fulton County, Georgia and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD), in the amount up to $30,000.00, for continued participation in the District-wide Multi-family High Efficiency (HET) Toilet Rebate Program administered by the MNGWPD and pursuant to the requirements of the MNGWPD’s Water Resource Management Plan. Effective upon execution until December 31, 2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0202 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0203 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification on Minutes (RATIFIED) Recess Meeting minutes, February 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 3, 2021 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 5, 2021ratifyPass Action details Not available
21-0204 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates (NONE)   Action details Not available
21-0205 1  Public HearingsPublic 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) 38 Speakers: Reverend Shanan Jones (21-0219 Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections/21-0221 American Rescue Plan); Rodney J. Littles (21-0219 Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections); Donna Renfro Lawson (Library Services); Brandon Tonge (21-0221 American Rescue Plan); Council Member Brian Weaver, City of Johns Creek (21-0221 American Rescue Plan); Andrew Hemming (21-0221 American Rescue Plan); John   Action details Not available
21-0206 1  Public HearingsAlcoholic Beverage License - Public Hearing and request approval for license application submitted by Geselle Wine LLC., for the Manufacturer and Wholesale of wine located at 4460 Commerce Circle Unit C, Atlanta Ga. 30336. (CONDUCTED/APPROVED) NO SPEAKERSapprovePass Action details Not available
21-0207 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionMARTA Quarterly Briefing (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0208 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0209 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
21-0210 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency Procurements. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0211 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000154-0001, Facility Maintenance for Preventive Jail Maintenance Services at the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail at Union City in the amount of $101,505.75 with CGL Facility Management, LLC (Fayetteville, GA), to provide continued preventive and corrective maintenance repair services at the South Fulton Municipal Jail at Union City for three (3) additional month period. Effective dates: April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0212 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to utilize Cooperative Purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, North Georgia Fuel Cooperative (NGFC) Contract #BL113-20, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel in the total amount of $1,840,500.00 with (A) James River Solutions, LLC, (Ashland, VA) in the amount of $613,500.00; (B) Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. (Savanah, GA) in the amount of $613,500.00; and (C) Petroleum Traders Corporation (Fort Wayne, IN) in the amount of $613,500.00 to provide gasoline and diesel fuel for Fulton County-wide fleet. Effective dates: March 01, 2021 through February 28, 2022, with four renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0213 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 20ITB126371C-CG, Towing and Wrecker Services for County Fleet in the amount of $40,000.00 with S&W Services of Atlanta Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide towing and wrecker services for County fleet vehicles. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0214 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#15RFP98638K-JD, Comprehensive Operation and Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Services for Fulton County Jail in the amount of $1,255,002.00 with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide continued comprehensive operation, preventive and corrective maintenance services for the Fulton County Jail for an additional three (3) months period. Effective dates: April 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0215 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, GA authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement, Notice of Sale, and Official Bid Form for the 2021 Tax Anticipation Note. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0216 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2021 Community Services Program (CSP) Evaluation Committee recommendations in the amount of $5,363,958.00. CSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County Residents in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Homelessness; and Senior Services. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve  Action details Not available
21-0216 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2021 Community Services Program (CSP) Evaluation Committee recommendations in the amount of $5,363,958.00. CSP funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County Residents in the areas of: Children and Youth Services; Disabilities; Economic Stability/Poverty; Homelessness; and Senior Services. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0217 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 21ITB000003A-CJC, Water Quality Monitoring in the amount of $100,512.00 with Integrated Science Engineering, Inc. (Newman, GA), to provide water quality monitoring services. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0218 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to award a contract without competition - Department of Emergency Services, Upgrade of the 911 HigherGround Recording System in the amount of $82,570.00 with AMR Business Products, Inc., DECA (Marietta, GA) to provide professional services required to upgrade and maintain the department’s current recording system. Effective upon BOC approval. (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)approve  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)holdPass 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)holdPass Action details Not available
21-0221 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution in Support and Acceptance of the “American Rescue Plan” Coronavirus Relief Law. (Abdur-Rahman/Hall/Arrington) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0222 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Support of Voters’ Rights, Equal Access to the Ballot, and Stopping “Jim Crow” Voter Suppression; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)   Action details Not available
21-0223 1  Commissioners Action ItemHOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (NORTHSIDE) (Morris) (APPROVED) Term = 4 years Terms below expire: 4/1/2021 Mark J. Sweeny (BOC 5) Alvin Sermonds (BOC 6) Dr. Lawrence B. Stone (BOC 4) The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside) submitted the following slate of names for the Board of Commissioners’ consideration to terms ending April 1, 2025. Position #4 - Lawrence B. Stone, M.D., Elizabeth P. Steinhaus, M.D., Jennifer L. Amerson, M.D. Position #5 - Mark J. Sweeney, Steven G. Moss, M.D., John B. Neeld, Jr., M.D. Position #6 - Alvin L. Sermons, M.D., Bruce G. Green, M.D., Paul D. Boyce, M.D. The Board of Commissioners submitted 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.approvePass Action details Not available
21-0224 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation: 2021 Legislative Agenda Update (PRESENTED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0225 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation: WorkSource Fulton Update (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0175 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation: Aerotropolis Atlanta (Arrington) (HELD ON 3/3/21) (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0226 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Invest Atlanta January 21, 2021 Board Meeting Summary (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0227 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. March 10, 2021 CEO Report (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0228 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)enter into executive sessionPass Action details Not available
21-0228 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0228 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0228 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0228 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0229 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersCOMMISSIONERS’ ITEM - Request approval of a Resolution supplementing the Board of Commissioners’ December 17, 2008 Resolution consenting to the inclusion of certain Fulton County taxes in the computation of the Tax Allocation Increment for City of Atlanta Tax Allocation District Number One-Westside so as to consent to and ratify the use of a portion of County Tax Increment for one project within the Westside Tax Allocation District. (Morris)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0229 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersCOMMISSIONERS’ ITEM - Request approval of a Resolution supplementing the Board of Commissioners’ December 17, 2008 Resolution consenting to the inclusion of certain Fulton County taxes in the computation of the Tax Allocation Increment for City of Atlanta Tax Allocation District Number One-Westside so as to consent to and ratify the use of a portion of County Tax Increment for one project within the Westside Tax Allocation District. (Morris)approvePass Action details Not available