Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/1/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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23-0142 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 Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0143 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Michael Gidewon Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) February 14, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Remembrance Day.” (Arrington/Hall/Abdur-Rahman) February 15, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta DreamFest Artists Against Bullying Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 18, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Terry Godfried Clark Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) February 21, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Barbara Greene Arrington Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) February 23, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Belize Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 25, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Bishop James H. Morton, Sr. Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 25, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Reverend Dr. R.L. White Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts/Ellis/Thorne/Barrett/Hall) February 25, 2023   Action details Not available
23-0144 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersFULTON COUNTY CITIZENS COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment shall consist of citizens from throughout Fulton County to be appointed by the Members of the Board of Commissioners. There shall be fourteen (14) members to serve on the Commission. In making such appointments, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall ensure that the terms of appointment are staggered. Each District Commissioner shall appoint one Commission member to a four (4) year term. Each District Commissioner shall also appoint one Commission member to a two (2) year term to ensure staggered terms. After the expiration of each appointee’s initial term, the regular term of office for such an appointee shall be four (4) years. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment; however, each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. After the expiration of any appointe   Action details Not available
23-0145 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersFULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Reparations Task Force shall have the following members: Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members, for a total of 14 members. Each member shall be a resident of Fulton County at the time of the appointment. A member shall serve for a two-year term and subject to removal by the appointing Commissioner for cause. No member's term shall exceed that of the appointing Commissioner but shall remain as a voting member until replaced or reappointed by the successive Commissioner. Term = 2 Years Commissioner Barrett nominated Amanda Meng for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2025.   Action details Not available
23-0146 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersCOMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Commission on Disability Affairs shall consist of a total of sixteen (16) members to serve staggered two (2) year terms and appointed as follows: Each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint two (2) members; one of them said appointees shall have an initial term, of one (1) year; No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Commission for Disability Affairs; The Commission on Disability Affairs shall appoint two (2) members, who receive the consent of the majority of the members of the Commission on Disability Affairs and one (1) of the appointees shall have an initial term of one (1) year. The Commission on Disability Affairs appointees shall be made for the purpose of maintaining diversity. Term = Staggered two (2) year terms Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Vernitia Shannon for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.   Action details Not available
23-0147 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersHOUSING AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (REMOVED) Nine (9) members serve on this authority. Seven (7) regular members (each Commissioner appoints one person to serve) and two (2) housing resident members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The enabling statute calls the Housing Authority Board members "Commissioners." Term = 5 Years for BOC Appointees 1 Year for Resident Members Term below expired: 7/13/2019 Stuart S. Canzeri (Morris) Commissioner Commissioner Barrett has nominated Lauren Waits for a District appointment to a term ending July 13, 2024.   Action details Not available
23-0148 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to accept a name change and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change of EYP, Inc., to Page Southerland Page, Inc. Inc. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0149 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to award a contract without competition - The Fulton County Library System, 23SSN0120B-EC, VOX Readalongs Books, in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00 with Library Ideas, LLC to provide a read-along book selection with a permanent reader box, allowing the reader to also listen to the text, attached to the hard cover of the book copies. Effective upon BOC approval for a12 month period. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0150 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, Georgia and Pulte Home Company, LLC for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow a stormwater drainage improvement within the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement for the Enclave at Parkway Village Project at 0 Thompson Road, Union City, Georgia 30213. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0151 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0152 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Regular Meeting Minutes, February 1, 2023 Recess Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 15, 2023ratifyPass Action details Video Video
23-0153 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Appreciation Month.” (Ellis/Abdur-Rahman/BOC) *Proclamation recognizing “North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Day.” (Ellis/Thorne/Hall) Proclamation recognizing “David Getachew-Smith Appreciation Day.” (Hall) Proclamation recognizing “Barbara J. Koll Appreciation Day.” (Hall) *Proclamation recognizing “G. Maurice Swiney Appreciation Day.” (Hall) Proclamation recognizing “National School Social Work Week.” (Arrington) Proclamation recognizing “President Jimmy Carter Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Women’s History Month.” (Abdur-Rahman/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Tawanna Williams Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) *removed during the meeting   Action details Video Video
23-0154 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 emails or 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 30 minutes at the    Action details Video Video
23-0155 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of 2023 Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0155 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of 2023 Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approve  Action details Video Video
23-0155 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of 2023 Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0156 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of Federal Legislative Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
23-0088 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Registration & Elections, SWC99999-001- SPD0000136, Temporary Staffing - Clerical & Light Industrial in an amount not to exceed $304,619.52 $155,000.00 with Dover Staffing, Inc. (Smyrna, GA) to provide temporary staffing services to assist in preparation for the move to the new warehouse location at 5600 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331. Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 2/1/23 AND 2/15/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0157 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22RFP136813K-DB, Design/Build Services for the Replacement and/or Refurbishment of Air Handling Units and the Replacement of Associated Fans and Ducts Heaters - Phase III Fulton County Justice Center, in the amount not to exceed $4,845,528.00 with Mallory & Evans Service Company, Inc. (Scottdale, GA), to provide complete design and construction of the Replacement and/or Refurbishment of Air Handling Units and the Replacement of Associated Fans and Duct Heaters - Phase III for the Fulton County Justice Center located at 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed for a period of 545 calendar days or until contract completion as determined by the County. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0158 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the proposed plan design to extend a childcare/elder care benefit to eligible employees as part of Fulton County’s benefits package. (APPROVED AS AMENDED) Request approval of an agreement with Care.com in an amount not exceed $632,000.00 for a term of 12 months, effective from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, with no renewals to implement the proposed plan design to extend a childcare/dependent care benefit to eligible employees as part of Fulton County’s benefit package. To protect the interests of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the agreement as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chair.approve  Action details Video Video
23-0158 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the proposed plan design to extend a childcare/elder care benefit to eligible employees as part of Fulton County’s benefits package. (APPROVED AS AMENDED) Request approval of an agreement with Care.com in an amount not exceed $632,000.00 for a term of 12 months, effective from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, with no renewals to implement the proposed plan design to extend a childcare/dependent care benefit to eligible employees as part of Fulton County’s benefit package. To protect the interests of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the agreement as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chair.holdPass Action details Video Video
23-0159 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to modify the classification section of the Classification and Compensation plan by adding the new titles of Contracts Administrator (grade 23), Purchasing Card Program Administrator (grade 21), and Emergency Management Sergeant (grade 17). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0160 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to approve a modification of the Fulton County Board of Health’s Fees For Environmental Health Services to address changes in law regarding mobile foods services establishments with active permits from other jurisdictions operating within Fulton County; to provide for the collection by the Fulton County Board of Health of an administrative fee in Fulton County; and for other purposes. Effective 30 days from BOC approval. (APPROVED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0161 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Senior Services, 21ITB000028ACJC, Indigent Burial in the amount of $21,675.00 with Mutual Meadows Inc. (Peachtree Corners, GA), in order to close out invoices for FY2022 for indigent burial services. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0162 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Public Works Department, 22ITB1366384K-JAJ, Sanitary Sewer Extension on Manning Drive, Pinetree Circle, & Cold Creek Drive in an amount not to exceed $3,269,450.00 with Site Engineering, Inc., (Doraville, GA) to provide construction services for the installation of sanitary sewer within the City of Alpharetta. Effective upon execution of contract for three hundred 300 calendar days upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0163 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 intersection improvement at Hopewell Road and Bethany Bend in the City of Milton, GA, in an estimated amount of $503,585.00. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0164 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Alpharetta, GA for water main relocations associated with the Webb Bridge Road Roadway Improvements between East of North Point Parkway to Big Creek Greenway in the City of Alpharetta, GA, in an estimated amount of $333,925.00. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0165 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of the 2023 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the U.S. Department of Justice for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, establishing the requirements for participation in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program and the restrictions upon the use of federally forfeited cash, property, or proceeds. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0166 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 38 (Human Relations) of the Fulton County Code of Ordnances to implement the Fulton County Crown Act; and for other purposes. (Hall) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0167 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners urging the Georgia General Assembly to enact Senate Bill 82, commonly known as “The Crown Act”; urging the municipalities within Fulton County, Georgia to adopt similar legislation if no such legislation currently exists in their jurisdiction; and for other purposes. (Hall) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0168 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners repealing Resolution 22-0995 and re-affirming Fulton County's participation in the Eastside TAD as previously authorized by Resolution 03-1465; and for other purposes. (Hall/Barrett) (WITHDRAWN) ITEM WITHDRAWN AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HALL   Action details Video Video
23-0137 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF ETHICS (HELD ON 2/15/23) (APPROVED TO REFRAIN FROM TAKING ACTION) Each member selected after the initial terms of office have expired shall serve a term of three (3) years or until the termination of his or her membership in the organization from which he or she was selected. The chair shall serve as chair for the remainder of the calendar year and until a successor is chosen. (See Fulton County Code of Laws, Section 2-80). Term = 3 years Terms below expire: 2/12/2023 Benjamin E. Fox (Atlanta Bar Association/BOC) Daraka Satcher (Gate City Bar Association/BOC) The Gate City Bar Association has recommended Daraka Satcher for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending February 12, 2026.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0138 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersSOUTH FULTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (HELD ON 2/15/23) (REMOVED) Term = 2 years/Except the appointed members serve at the pleasure of the governing body which appointed them. Kent Mason (BOC-1/Abdur-Rahman) Jim Sams (BOC-2/Abdur-Rahman) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Reverend Tonjie Clark to replace Jim Sams for a Full Board appointment. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMAN   Action details Not available
23-0169 1  Commissioners Action ItemADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FULTON COUNTY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (APPROVED) Members of the Administrative Committee shall hold office for a term of four (4) years or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. Positions 2 & 3 shall be appointed by the BOC at its regular January meeting or as soon as practical. Such members shall hold office for a term of one year. Term = 4 Years Term = 1 Year (Positions 2 & 3) Terms below expired: 12/31/2022 Don May (Position 8/Employee) Commissioner Hall (Position #3/BOC) Chairman Pitts nominated Commissioner Hall for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2023.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0170 1  CM Presentation - Justice and SafetyDiscussion: Jail Feasibility Update (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
23-0097 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (Administration), Article III (Finance), Division 2 (Budget) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to modify Code Section 2-261 to require the County Manager to present the budget requests for the next fiscal year to the Board of Commissioners no later than sixty (60) days before the millage rate is set; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 2/1/23 AND 2/15/23) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
23-0171 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, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
23-0171 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, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0172 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersReal Estate and Asset Management - Request approval to increase spending authority - Bid #22ITB134934C-MH, Moving Services in the total amount of $130,000.00 with Beltman Relocation Group (Stone Mountain, GA), requesting additional funding to cover the costs in support of the relocation of Registration and Election to the newly renovated Fulton County Central Warehouse located at 5600 Campbellton-Fairburn Road, Atlanta, GA 30212. Effective upon BOC approval.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0172 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersReal Estate and Asset Management - Request approval to increase spending authority - Bid #22ITB134934C-MH, Moving Services in the total amount of $130,000.00 with Beltman Relocation Group (Stone Mountain, GA), requesting additional funding to cover the costs in support of the relocation of Registration and Election to the newly renovated Fulton County Central Warehouse located at 5600 Campbellton-Fairburn Road, Atlanta, GA 30212. Effective upon BOC approval.approvePass Action details Video Video