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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/21/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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26-0684 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 Second Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration.   Not available Not available
26-0685 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. Proclamation recognizing “The Pink Frog Foundation, Inc. Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) October 2, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Pearlie Evette Bashir Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) October 8, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Yolanda Tatum Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) October 11, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Richard King Appreciation Day.” (Ellis) October 11, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “The Honorable Joseph B. Heckstall Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) October 18, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta Way 2.0 Green Gulch Initiative Day.” (Pitts) October 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “The Garden Queen and the West End Community Urban Garden Day.” (Pitts) October 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Chattahoochee Nature Center Fulton County Junior District Attorney Program Day.” (Thorne) October 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Springway Trail Network Morgan Falls Connector Day.” (Ellis) October 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Environment Sandy Springs Ecosleuth Children’s Program Day.” (Bar   Not available Not available
26-0686 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersRequest approval of the proposed 2027 Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Calendar.   Not available Not available
26-0687 1  Commissioners Action ItemFULTON COUNTY VETERANS’ EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION, INC. 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 Stephen Leake (Ellis) Commissioner Ellis has nominated Michael Giglio for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0688 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24ITBC143872C-JH, Janitorial Supplies and Equipment in a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with (A) Atlantic Tape and Packaging (Peachtree City, GA) in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00; and (C) Southeastern Paper Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to provide janitorial supplies and equipment on an “as needed” basis for designated Fulton County facilities. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0689 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITBC1368307C-JNJ, HVAC Equipment and Parts in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00 with Shelton Supply dba F. M. Shelton, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide HVAC equipment and parts on an “as needed” basis for Fulton County facilities. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0690 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24ITB143875C-JNJ, Countywide Spot Cooler and Heat Pump Rental in the total amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Spot Coolers, a division of Carrier Rental Systems, Inc. (Boca Raton, FL), to provide on-site portable air-cooled spot coolers and heat pump rental units with the necessary accessories for set-up on an “as needed” emergency basis for designated Fulton County facilities. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0691 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITB1352959C-JH, Uniforms and Related Accessories in the total amount not to exceed $77,000.00 with Safeguard Printing & Promotional Products, Inc. (Johns Creek, GA), to provide uniforms and related accessories for the assigned employees and staff of Department of Real Estate and Asset Management. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0692 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 834 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from General Convenience Store, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Canton on Mayfield Project at 174 North Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.   Not available Not available
26-0693 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 1,757 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from KW 35 Glenlake, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Glenlake Project at 35 Glenlake Parkway, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328.   Not available Not available
26-0694 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 26,088.10 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc., for the purpose of constructing the Jardin Heights Townhomes (f/k/a Hospital Parkway Townhomes) Project at 6350 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097.   Not available Not available
26-0695 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 34,662.20 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc., for the purpose of constructing the Jardin Heights Townhomes (f/k/a Hospital Parkway Townhomes) Project at 6350 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097.   Not available Not available
26-0696 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 60 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Mayfield Canton Development Group, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Canton on Mayfield Project at 93 Canton Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.   Not available Not available
26-0697 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution approving the First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (“Landlord”) and Quality Living Services Inc. (QLS), a Georgia Corporation, (“Lessee”) for the purpose of extending the lease term to ensure continued senior services from 4001 Danforth Road Atlanta, Georgia; to authorize the Chairman to approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement and related documents as to form and to make any modifications thereto in order to protect the interests of Fulton County prior to execution; and for other purposes.   Not available Not available
26-0698 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of September 2026 Grants Activity Report.   Not available Not available
26-0699 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of Emergency Procurements September 2, 2026, to October 13, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0700 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of contracts approved by the County Manager for the period of September 2, 2026, to October 16, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0701 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to accept a name change and authorize the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change from The Georgia Radio Reading to Vocal Point Inc., d/b/a Georgia Radio Reading Service Inc. Effective upon BOC approval.   Not available Not available
26-0702 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of two (2) “Ending the HIV Epidemic” grant-funded subrecipient agreements for HIV care and support services to be provided in Fiscal Year 2026 through FY2029 (8/1/2026 - 2/28/2030) in a total amount not to exceed $2,235,180.00, 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. 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.   Not available Not available
26-0703 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of increased spending authority in the amount of $2,882,444.00 for three (3) subrecipients to provide HIV care and support services using 100% “Ending the HIV Epidemic” (EHE) grant funds with no required match. EHE has a project period from 3/1/2025 through 2/28/2030 with an award of $6,526,287.00 for the current fiscal year. The Board of Commissioners previously approved “Ending the HIV Epidemic” grant funding through #25-0555 (8/6/2025). Subrecipients were recommended by a Review Committee pursuant to RFP: 25RFP1343702B-PS. This action would supplement the subrecipient agencies FY 2026 - FY 2029 funding for additional services.   Not available Not available
26-0704 1  Consent - Health and Human Services???Request approval to amend existing contracts to increase the spending authority for four “Ryan White Part A” grant subrecipients pursuant to the Health Resources and Services Administration award H89HA00007 in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 in FY2026, and $1,200,000.00 in FY2027, subject to Federal funding. Contracts are 100% grant funded with no Fulton County match. Requests authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with four (4) selected 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.??   Not available Not available
26-0705 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Sheriff's Office, 26RFP1600540B-PS, Delinquent Tax Sales Preparation Services with Government Tax Services, LLC. (Carrollton, Georgia) to provide typewritten title examinations, abstracts, and delinquent tax sales preparation services effective October 30, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with three (3) renewal options. This is a revenue-neutral agreement.   Not available Not available
26-0706 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of College Park for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2026, with four (4) automatic renewals commencing on January 1 of each successive year, ending December 31, 2030.   Not available Not available
26-0707 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Chattahoochee Hills for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2027, with three (3) automatic renewals commencing on January 1 of each successive year, ending December 31, 2030.   Not available Not available
26-0708 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Chattahoochee Hills for the provision of 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2027, with three (3) renewal options.   Not available Not available
26-0709 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Johns Creek for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2027, with three (3) automatic renewals commencing on January 1 of each successive year, ending December 31, 2030.   Not available Not available
26-0710 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Hapeville for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2027, with three (3) renewal options.   Not available Not available
26-0711 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Hapeville for the provision of 911 Emergency Communications Services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2026, with four (4) renewal options.   Not available Not available
26-0712 1  Second Regular Meeting - BOCAdoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-0713 1  Second Regular Meeting - BOCRatification of Minutes. Second Regular Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2026 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, October 7, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0714 1  Second Regular Meeting - BOCPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. Proclamation recognizing “Pretrial Services Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Fulton Citizens Commission on the Environment Awardee Appreciation Day.” (BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Fulton County Library System Volunteer Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Miguel Wilson Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Arrington)   Not available Not available
26-0715 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    Not available Not available
26-0716 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Registration & Elections, 25ITB1393668C-MH, Ballot Printing in the amount of $260,460.00 with Tattnall Journal, Inc. dba Tattnall Ballot Solutions (Reidsville, GA) to provide ballot printing services for the 2027 Municipal & Runoff Elections. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0717 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24ITB110124C-MH, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups E, F, G, H & I) in a total amount not to exceed $1,488,838.00 with (A) QCS Cleaning dba Quality Cleaning Services (Douglasville, GA) in an amount not to exceed $869,842.00 for Group E (South Fulton Libraries), both Groups F (Other Offices North) and (Other Offices South), Group G (South Senior Centers), and Group H (Arts Centers); and (B) American Facility Services, Inc. (AFS) (Alpharetta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $618,996.00 for Group I (Service Centers), to provide the highest quality cleaning services for selected Fulton County facilities. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0718 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITBC1410259C-JH, Ballasts, Lamps, Light Fixtures and Related Supplies in a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00 with (A) E. Sam Jones (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 and (B) Summit Lighting Solutions, (Lawrenceville, GA) in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, to provide ballasts, lamps, light fixtures, and related items on an "as needed" basis for Fulton County facilities and parking lots. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0719 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Public Works, 25ITB0911K-NJH, 2025 Standby Miscellaneous Construction, Water System Services in a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 with (A) Site Engineering, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 and (B) Wade Coots Company, Inc. (Austell, GA) in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 to provide standby miscellaneous construction services for the Fulton County Water Distribution System. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0720 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Senior Services, 25ITB1357652AKM, Indigent Burial in an amount not to exceed $494,975.00 with Mutual Meadows, Inc. (Peachtree Corners, GA), to provide dignified professional burial services as a last resort for any deceased person declared indigent or unclaimed Fulton County resident if the death occurred within Fulton County. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0721 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyOctober 2026 Justice System Update.   Not available Not available
26-0722 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review, and approval of October 21, 2026, Budget Soundings and Resolution.   Not available Not available
26-0723 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidders- Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid# 26ITB1618833C-JNJ, Glass & Plexiglass in the total amount of $105,000.00 with (A) BB&D Services, LLC (Lithia Springs, GA) in the amount of $40,000.00; (B) Levonne Industries, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $35,000.00 and (C) P & E Mirror and Glass, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $30,000.00, to provide glass and Plexiglas repair and replacement on an “as needed” basis for Fulton County. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with two renewal options.   Not available Not available
26-0724 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 26ITB1614186C-GS, Electrical On Call Maintenance Services Countywide in total amount not to exceed $460,000.00 with (A) Capital City Electrical Services, LLC (Norcross, GA) in an amount not to exceed $270,000.00; (B) ALL-N-1 Security Services, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and (C) Metropower, Inc. (Tucker, GA) in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 to provide standby on-site electrical on-call maintenance services on an “as needed” basis for all Fulton County facilities. Effective January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with two renewal options.   Not available Not available
26-0674 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to extend an existing contract - Senior Services, 21RFP000027A-CJC, Senior Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $9,589,074.96 with Transdev Services, Inc. (Lombard, IL) to provide transportation services for Senior Services and Behavioral Health programs for an additional 12-month period with all terms and conditions unchanged. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. (HELD ON 10/7/26)   Not available Not available
26-0725 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to extend an existing contract - 21RFP000016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $1,062,000.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA) to provide transportation services/ride sharing to eligible Fulton County residents aged 60 and above for an additional 3 month period. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through March 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0726 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to require the designation of voting delegates to the National Association of Counties and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia be approved by a vote of the full Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman)   Not available Not available
26-0727 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to ensure the safe, effective, and fiscally responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in all aspects of Fulton County government including the legislative process; to protect the county and its residents from risks related to privacy, accuracy, and lack of human oversight; to direct County Management to collaborate with the County Attorney and the Chief Information Officer to prioritize the development of AI policy and procedures; and for other purposes. (Barrett)   Not available Not available
26-0728 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to address rising health care costs due to private equity and corporate ownership of medical practices; to urge the United States Congress to pass the “Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026”; to urge the Georgia General Assembly to enact legislation that restricts corporate ownership of health care providers; and for other purposes. (Barrett)   Not available Not available
26-0729 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to ensure transparency and informed decision-making in the development of the Fulton County budget; to prohibit across-the-board caps on departmental budget requests; to remove the 5% cap placed on all Fulton County departments for the 2027 budget; to require that all departmental budget requests are disclosed in the proposed budget; and for other purposes. (Barrett)   Not available Not available
26-0730 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution consenting to the inclusion of certain Fulton County taxes in the computation of the tax allocation increment for the City of Alpharetta Tax Allocation District number three - North Point Mall and Activity Center; and for other purposes. (Ellis/Thorne)   Not available Not available
26-0731 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation and approval of 2027 Legislative Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-0732 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Update - Implementation of Chairman Robb Pitts’ five-point plan (Pitts)   Not available Not available
26-0733 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Cost of Care Petition and Process Update (Thorne)   Not available Not available
26-0734 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts).   Not available Not available