Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/15/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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23-0173 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)adoptPass Action details Video Video
23-0174 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamations recognizing “Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade.” (Pitts) March 11, 2023   Action details Not available
23-0175 1  Commissioners Action ItemRESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Seven (7) directors appointed by the Board of Commissioners for initial terms of 2, 4, and 6 years, and thereafter for staggered terms of six (6) years. In the event of vacancies (RCM January 18, 1989, item #29) the Board of Commissioners shall appoint a person to serve. Term below expired: 12/3/2022 Barbara McKee (Abdur-Rahman) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Tonjie Clark to replace Barbara McKee for a District appointment to a term ending December 3, 2028.   Action details Not available
23-0176 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION PROCESS CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The CDBG Allocation Process Citizen Review Panel shall consist of fourteen (14) citizens. Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members from his/her district for a two (2) year term, subject to ratification by the Board of Commissioners. Such term shall not extend beyond the term set for the Commissioner who made the appointment. Panel members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Terms below expired: 12/31/2017 Priscilla Davis (Morris) Patricia Templeton (Morris) Daphne Jordan (Arrington) Commissioner Barrett nominated Lauren Waits for a District Appointment for a term ending December 31, 2023.   Action details Not available
23-0177 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. Commissioner Thorne nominated Mike Russell to fill the vacant position for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2023.   Action details Not available
23-0178 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersFULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Arts Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) residents of the county. Initially, each member of the board of commissioners shall appoint two persons to serve on the council, one person to serve for a one-year term and one person to serve a two-year term. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Arts Council Board; thereafter, each year, each member of the board of commissioners shall appoint one member for a two-year term. Each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. The chairman of the Arts Council shall be appointed to a two-year term by a majority vote of the board of commissioners. The council shall elect a vice-chairman and a secretary from its membership. Terms below expired: 12/31/2022 Onaje Henderson (Hall) Joan Compton (Hausmann) Marie Willsey (Hausmann) Catherine Fox (Morris) Sadie Talmadge (Morris) Commissioner Thorne nominated Nilendra Chanda t   Action details Not available
23-0179 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. Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sheneice Willis (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Rometta E. Powell for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.   Action details Not available
23-0180 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentNo action is requested. This reporting is being provided to meet the quarterly reporting requirement for monetary transfers amount budget funds per Board Resolution #09-1262. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0181 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentThe Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services operates a federally funded Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Finance is requesting Board authorization to continue to contractually participate in the program which will allow eligible Fulton County water and sewer customers to enroll, as approved by the Board of Commissioners last year. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0182 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Finance, 21RFP102521C-MH Property and Casualty Brokerage services in the amount of $94,500.00 with Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) to provide professional insurance brokerage services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: April 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0183 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of February 2023 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0184 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to award a contract without competition, Fulton County Library System, 23SSN137406B-RT, Public Performance Licensing in an amount not to exceed $16,166.00 with Swank Motion Pictures, Inc., to provide for federal copyright licensing. effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0185 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Substantial Amendment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2021 Annual Action Plan to incorporate HOME ARP funding in the amount of $2,428,588.00 in the County’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan; to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer the contracts, and other related documents consistent with the federal program requirements of this Board action. Funds are 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0186 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a contract with The Networked Planet, LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida for website development and maintenance pursuant to the Ryan White Part A Program and the Ending the HIV Epidemic Funding for services to be provided in Grant Year 2023 and Grant Year 2024 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 in Grant Year 2023 and $8,000.00 in Grant Year 2024. There is no required County match and the project is 100% grant funded. 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 contracts as to form and substance and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chair. Effective March 1, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0187 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Juvenile Court, 22RFP048A-CJC, Specific Evidence-Based Delinquency Prevention Programming in the amount of $396,707.00 with Evidence-Based Associates, LLC (EBA) (Powder Springs, GA) to provide ART-Aggressive Replacement Therapy; Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST). Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023; with two renewal options. This contract is 100% grant funded. No county funding is required. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0188 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of the 2023 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the U.S. Department of Justice for the Fulton County Police Department, 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 UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0189 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0190 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Recess Meeting Minutes, February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 1, 2023ratifyPass Action details Video Video
23-0191 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “David T. Howard Middle School Girls Basketball Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Ellis/Thorne/ Barrett) Proclamation recognizing “David T. Howard Middle School Boys Basketball Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Ellis/Thorne/ Barrett) *Proclamation recognizing “Education and Sharing Day.” (Hall/Ellis/Thorne/ Barrett) *added during the meeting   Action details Video Video
23-0192 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
23-0192 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
23-0193 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of 2023 Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
23-0194 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 2023 Tax Anticipation Note. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0195 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, North Georgia Fuel Cooperative (NGFC) Contract #BL113-20, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel in an amount not to exceed $2,331,442.00 with (A) James River Solutions, LLC, (Ashland, VA) in an amount not to exceed $940,000.00; (B) Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. (Savanah, GA) in an amount not to exceed $451,442.00; and (C) Petroleum Traders Corporation (Fort Wayne, IN) in an amount not to exceed $940,000.00, to provide gasoline and diesel fuel for Fulton County fleet vehicles. Effective dates: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0196 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, ITB22110K-DJ, Furniture, and Installation Services for the Fulton County Central Warehouse in an amount not to exceed $1,160,245.01 with The Hon Company, LLC C/O Milton Jones Company, Inc. (Muscatine, IA,), to provide and install office furniture, workstations, and related components for Phase I (Registration and Election) for the Fulton County Central Warehouse. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed for 270 calendar days or completion of project as determined by Fulton County. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0197 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between Fulton County and the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Inc. for the purpose of providing funding in the total amount of $700,000.00 ($200,000.00 recurring for environmental education programming, $500,000.00 non-recurring for capital improvements). The term of the MOU is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (HELD ON 3/15/23) (APPROVED)   Action details Not available
23-0198 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between Fulton County and the Bear Creek Nature Center, Inc. for the purpose of providing funding in the total amount of $700,000.00 ($200,000.00 non-recurring recurring for environmental education programming and $500,000.00 non-recurring for capital improvements). The term of the MOU is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (HELD ON 3/15/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)   Action details Not available
23-0199 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Senior Services, 23RFP137278A-CJC, Comprehensive Nutrition Services in an amount not to exceed $1,727,156.58 with Open Hand Atlanta, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide congregate and home delivered meals, meal delivery, nutrition education and nutrition counseling for Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. Effective dates April 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023 with four renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0200 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to close out a contract - Department of Senior Services, 18RFP11228A-FB, Aging Services Contracts in the amount of $71,633.06 with Senior Services North Fulton (Alpharetta, GA) to provide Aging Services for Fulton County seniors aged 60 and above. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0201 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Senior Services, 21RFP000016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA) to provide transportation services/ride sharing to eligible Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 3/15/23) (APPROVED)..bodyapprove  Action details Video Video
23-0201 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Senior Services, 21RFP000016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA) to provide transportation services/ride sharing to eligible Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 3/15/23) (APPROVED)..bodyholdPass Action details Video Video
23-0202 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to extend an existing contract - Senior Services, 19RFP117031A-FB, Food Services Management in an amount not to exceed $247,733.25 with Piccadilly Holdings, LLC (Baton Rouge, LA) to continue to provide food service management and purchasing of perishable and non-perishable food items for the four senior multipurpose facilities and three training centers for an additional 90-day period. Effective dates: April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0203 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 22ITB076A-JWT, Water Meter Testing and Repairs, in the amount of $354,260.00 with Reed and Shows Meter Solutions (Carrollton, GA), to provide water meter testing and repairs effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0204 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 22ITB093A-KM, Fire Hydrants Maintenance and Repairs in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 with American Flow Service, LLC (Conyers GA), to provide fire hydrants maintenance and repairs. Effective dates: January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options...body Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement) In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below) Health and Human Services Commission Districts Affected All Districts ? District 1 ? District 2 ? District 3 ? District 4 ? District 5 ? District 6 ? Is this a purchasing item? Yes Summary & Background: A single bid analysis was conducted and The Department of Purchasing and Contract Compliance determined it is in the County’s best interest to proceed with an award. The Department of Public WapprovePass Action details Not available
23-0205 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 22ITBC089A-JWT, Manholes, Frames, Grates, and Accessories, in an amount not to exceed $360,742.45 with Ferguson Waterworks (Norcross, GA), to provide manholes, frames. grates, and accessories. Effective April 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
23-0206 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Public Works Department, Standby Miscellaneous Construction - Water in a total amount not to exceed $2,400,000.00 with: (A) Site Engineering, Inc. (Atlanta, Ga) in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 and (B) Wade Coots Company, Inc (Austell, GA) in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 to provide standby miscellaneous construction services for the Fulton County water system. Effective April 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
23-0207 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to support the adoption of Legislation by the General Assembly to create transparency in policing and to address police brutality and excessive use of force perpetrated against African Americans and other persons of color; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0208 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners authorizing the Fulton County Attorney to file a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting that it investigate Wellstar Health System for Health Care Redlining; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0208 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners authorizing the Fulton County Attorney to file a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting that it investigate Wellstar Health System for Health Care Redlining; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)call the questionPass Action details Video Video
23-0209 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution urging the consolidation of certain Fulton County Clerk of Court operations under the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk; directing the County Manager to assist with facilitating such consolidation; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 3/15/23 AND 4/12/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve  Action details Video Video
23-0209 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution urging the consolidation of certain Fulton County Clerk of Court operations under the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk; directing the County Manager to assist with facilitating such consolidation; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 3/15/23 AND 4/12/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve  Action details Video Video
23-0209 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution urging the consolidation of certain Fulton County Clerk of Court operations under the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk; directing the County Manager to assist with facilitating such consolidation; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 3/15/23 AND 4/12/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve  Action details Video Video
23-0209 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution urging the consolidation of certain Fulton County Clerk of Court operations under the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk; directing the County Manager to assist with facilitating such consolidation; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 3/15/23 AND 4/12/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)holdPass Action details Video Video
23-0210 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution consenting to the de-annexation of the property located at 1250 West Garmon Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia and 1290 West Garmon Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia from the City of Atlanta; and consenting to the annexation of the property located at 1250 West Garmon Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia and 1290 West Garmon Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia into the City of Sandy Springs; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (REMOVED)   Action details Not available
23-0211 1  Commissioners Action ItemCity of Atlanta-Atlanta Public Schools Joint Committee (APPROVED) Created by a Resolution by Atlanta City Councilmember Byron D. Amos amending Resolution 14-R-4314 which established the City of Atlanta-Atlanta Public Schools Joint Committee to enhance educational outcomes, improve quality of life, and produce economic vitality in Atlanta for the purpose of amending the membership; and for other purposes. Resolution 14-R-4314 which established the City of Atlanta-Atlanta Public Schools Joint Committee amended to include in the membership one representative from the Fulton County Board of Commissioner and one representative from the Dekalb County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Arrington nominated Commissioner Hall as Fulton County’s Representative.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0212 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
23-0212 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
23-0212 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