Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/19/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Meeting Extra1: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet Meeting Extra2: Post Agenda Post Agenda  
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23-0260 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
23-0261 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “IMAN Atlanta Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) April 12, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Deshon Lee DuBose Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) April 13, 2023   Action details Not available
23-0262 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 Hall nominated Dr. Bernice King for a District Appointment to a vacant term ending December 31, 2023.   Action details Not available
23-0263 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of March 2023 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0264 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an award without competition - District Attorney, Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) BJA National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Grant, Grant Award No. 15PBJA-21-GG-04323-SAKI, with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $705,630.00. Effective upon BOC approval through the term of the Grant. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0265 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to accept a name change and authorize the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change of NaturChem Inc., to Opterra Solutions, Inc. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0266 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a contract between Fulton County and the Atlanta Association for Convalescent Aged Persons, Inc., a Georgia non-profit corporation, to provide funding of $1,200,000.00 as non-recurring for FY2023 for the operation of Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center. Effective upon BOC approval with automatic renewals subject to the appropriation of future funding. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the contract as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0267 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to accept a name change and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change of NAESM Men’s Health and Wellness Center, Inc. to Carl Bean Men’s Health and Wellness Center, Inc. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0268 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 327 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia from Mike Douglas Tye and Donna L. Tye, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Marigold at Mayfield Project at 1255 Sherry Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0269 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0270 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Regular Meeting Minutes, March 15, 2023 Recess Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, April 12, 2023 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, April 12, 2023ratifyPass Action details Video Video
23-0271 1  Commissioners Action ItemPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Chandra Currelley Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) *Proclamation recognizing “Sister Annie Wright Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) *Proclamation recognizing “Crime Victims’ Rights Week.” (Barrett) *added during the meeting   Action details Video Video
23-0272 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
23-0158 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.   Action details Not available
23-0273 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to utilize cooperative purchasing, Information Technology, Atlanta Regional Commission, ARC Contract UA2206, Fusus Software Management System in an amount not to exceed $625,000.00 with Fusus, Inc. (Peachtree Corners , GA) to provide a software management system for the Fulton County Police Department. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0274 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Information Technology, 22RFP315692K-BKJ, Design, Development and Implementation for Phase I, Public Facing Website in an amount not to exceed $355,250.00 with Svanaco Inc., DBA Americaneagle.com (Des Plaines, IL), to assess and implement critical platform enhancements for the County’s public-facing website (fultoncountyga.gov). The contract will commence as of the date indicated in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and shall continue until the sooner of (a) a period of 18 months; (b) Final Acceptance; or (c) the Agreement is terminated as provided herein. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0275 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Purchasing & Contract Compliance, 21ITB000001A-CJC, Countywide Armored Car Services in the amount of $150,000.00 with Brinks, Incorporated (Coppell, TX) to provide Countywide armored services as needed for various County departments/agencies. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0276 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a termination of contract - Board of Tax Assessors, 21SS031121C-MH, Audit and Discovery of Unreported Aircraft with Specialized Tax Recovery (Mayfield Heights, OH) to identify unreported aircraft for valuation for ad valorem tax purposes. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0277 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to amend an existing contract - Office of the County Manager, 21RFP206340K-BKJ, Jail Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $869,893.00 with a joint venture of STV Architects, Inc., and TreanorHL, Inc. (STV/TreanorHL) (Atlanta, GA), to provide the Phase II of the feasibility study. Effective upon BOC approval. (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)approvePass Action details Video Video
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)approve  Action details Video Video
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)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0278 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a contract between Fulton County, Georgia and The National Black Arts Festival, Inc., a Georgia non-profit corporation, for the purpose of providing funding in the amount of $200,000.00 to provide expanded operational resources as well as educational and arts-related services to the citizens of Fulton County. The term of the contract is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0279 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a contract between Fulton County, Georgia and the Johns Creek Arts Center, Inc., a Georgia non-profit corporation, for the purpose of providing funding in the amount of $200,000.00 for the operation and management of the current arts and culture programs based at 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 as well as to provide a Multicultural Performing Arts Center feasibility study and expanded operational programming. The term of the contract is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0280 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a contract between Fulton County, Georgia and Hammonds House, Inc., a Georgia non-profit corporation for the purpose of providing funding in the amount of $200,000.00 for artistic services. The term of this contract is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0281 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to close out a contract - SWC# 99999-SPD-0000136-0008, Professional Temporary Staffing in the amount of $20,841.62 with Corporate Temps Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) to provide temporary staffing services for the Arts & Culture Department. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0282 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) and the Atlanta/Fulton County Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative, Inc. (PAD) to resume continuing financial support for delivery of pre-arrest diversion services in the amount of $400,000.00 for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0283 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 23ITB137357A-JWT, Soft Dig Services in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 with A&K Services, LLC (Dawsonville, GA), to provide soft dig services. Effective dates: April 12, 2023, through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass 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)hold  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 as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0284 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No.18-0840 to remove the limitation that the amount dedicated to salary supplements for employees of the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services be no more than thirteen percent (13%) of the total approved budget for the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services in any given year; and for other purposes. (Hall/Barrett/Arrington/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0287 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution authorizing an agreement between Fulton County and Morehouse School of Medicine for the provision of health care services for Central and South Fulton County. (Pitts/Barrett/Hall/Arrington/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED)approve as amended  Action details Video Video
23-0287 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution authorizing an agreement between Fulton County and Morehouse School of Medicine for the provision of health care services for Central and South Fulton County. (Pitts/Barrett/Hall/Arrington/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED)call the questionPass Action details Video Video
23-0287 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution authorizing an agreement between Fulton County and Morehouse School of Medicine for the provision of health care services for Central and South Fulton County. (Pitts/Barrett/Hall/Arrington/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0254 1  Commissioners Action ItemHOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (NORTHSIDE) (HELD ON 4/12/23 AND 4/19/23) (HELD) The Board of Commissioners shall submit 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. Term = 4 years, staggered Term below expires: 4/1/2024 Dr. Thomas W. Gable (BOC Position #2) (Deceased) 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 fill the unexpired term of Dr. Thomas Gable (Position #2) ending April 1, 2024. (Ellis) Position #2 Kenneth Kupke, M.D. Marc Soneshine, M.D. Jennifer Amerson, M.D.holdPass Action details Video Video
23-0285 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Transparency (Thorne) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
23-0286 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, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; External Affairs Director Jessica Corbitt; Sheriff Pat Labat; Sheriff Chief of Staff Michael Shoates, Chief Council to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner, and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Vice-Chairman Ellis was absent.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
23-0286 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, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; External Affairs Director Jessica Corbitt; Sheriff Pat Labat; Sheriff Chief of Staff Michael Shoates, Chief Council to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner, and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Vice-Chairman Ellis was absent.denyPass Action details Video Video
23-0288 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersDiscussion: Emergent issues at the jail. (DISCUSSED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0288 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersDiscussion: Emergent issues at the jail. (DISCUSSED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0289 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersRequest approval of recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22RFP10111K-DB, Program Management Services for the Affordable Tiny Homes initiative, in the amount of $330,399.00 with MircoLife Institute, Inc. (Clarkston, GA), to provide a project manager team with a dedicated project manager needed to facilitate Fulton County’s Affordable Tiny Home project. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2025, with one-year renewal option. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0289 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersRequest approval of recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22RFP10111K-DB, Program Management Services for the Affordable Tiny Homes initiative, in the amount of $330,399.00 with MircoLife Institute, Inc. (Clarkston, GA), to provide a project manager team with a dedicated project manager needed to facilitate Fulton County’s Affordable Tiny Home project. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2025, with one-year renewal option. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video