Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/3/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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23-0290 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
23-0291 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Charles E. Johnson, II Remembrance Day.” (Hall) April 15, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Dione Nicole Starks Morton Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) April 15, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Ivory Lee Young, Sr. Remembrance Day.” (Arrington/Pitts/Hall/Abdur-Rahman) April 21, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Carolyn Long Banks Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts/Hall/Arrington) April 21, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Chloe Bailey Appreciation Day.” (Hall) April 22, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Bryce Brooks Remembrance Day.” (Hall) April 22, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Joyce Killian Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) April 22, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Dawn Samad Appreciation Day.” (Hall) April 24, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Robert Bob Mants, Jr. Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) April 25, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Georgia State Women At Work Series Appreciation Day.” (Hall) April 26, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Deb   Action details Not available
23-0292 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICERS (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED) Term = 2 Years Two-year terms pursuant to Section 34-67(a) of the Fulton County Civil Service Act. Commissioner Thorne has nominated Alex Kaufmann and Kurt Hilbert for appointments to two-year terms. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER BARRETTapproveFail Action details Video Video
23-0293 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to increase the spending authority, Fulton County Library System 22ITB0111B-EC, E-Rate Category 1 - Broadband internet Access in an amount not to exceed $9,684.00 with AT&T Corporation (Atlanta, GA) to include the State portion of E-Rate funding which provides broadband internet access for all library locations. 100% grant funded. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0294 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Jen Georgia 18, LLC, for the purpose granting conditional approval to allow stormwater piping within the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 314 Thompson Street et al, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0295 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Jen Georgia 18, LLC, for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater piping and tree planters within the County’s existing water line easement area at 314 Thompson Street et al, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0296 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County and the City of Union City for the purpose of allowing the Department of Senior Services to utilize City-owned property located at 5285 Lakeside Drive, Union City, Georgia 30291 to provide congregate meals and other senior services to Fulton County seniors; to authorize the Chairman to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement and any related documents to implement the same; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement and any related documents as to form and make necessary modifications prior to execution to protect the County’s interests. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0297 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and LWV TPA GA 400, LLC for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater piping to remain within a portion of Fulton County’s existing water line easement at 0 Lakeview Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0298 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and LWV TPA GA 400, LLC for the purpose granting conditional approval to allow stormwater piping to remain within a portion of the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 0 Lakeview Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0299 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 1,395 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Roswell, Georgia, for the purpose of constructing the West Alley Development Project at 37 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, Georgia 30075. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0300 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of the Atlanta Region Commission’s Metro Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative Memorandum of Understanding regarding Department of Homeland Security grant funding awarded to the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency - AFCEMA (Grant Years 2020 & 2021). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0301 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyThe appointment of Che’ Alexander as Chief Deputy Clerk spread upon the minutes of the Board of Commissioners. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HALLapprovePass Action details Video Video
23-0302 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an award without competition - District Attorney, 2021 U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), BJA Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program (BCJI) Grant, Grant Award No. 15PBJA-21-GG-04117-BCJI with Applied Research Services named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $183,000.00. Effective upon BOC approval through the term of the Grant. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0303 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0303 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0304 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Regular Meeting Minutes, April 12, 2023 Recess Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, April 19, 2023ratifyPass Action details Video Video
23-0305 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Able Mable Thomas Appreciation Day.” (Hall/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Detention Officer Brooklyn Unitas Appreciation Day.” (Thorne/Pitts/Ellis/Barrett/Hall/Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “County Attorney’s Office Appreciation Day.” (Thorne/) Pitts/Ellis/Barrett/Hall/Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “Mental Health Month.” (Hall/Arrington/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Older Americans Month.” (Hall/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “National Therapy Animal Day.” (Hall/BOC) *Proclamation recognizing “Deputy Clarence Houston Appreciation Day.” (Hall) Proclamation recognizing “Law Day and Law Week.” (Abdur-Rahman/ Pitts/Ellis/Thorne/Barrett/Hall) Proclamation recognizing “Harry Belafonte Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/ Pitts/Ellis/Thorne/Barrett/Hall) *removed during the meetingapprovePass Action details Video Video
23-0306 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
23-0307 1  Commissioners Action ItemPresentation - ARC’s New Strategic Plan and Update on the Long-Range Transportation Plan (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
23-0308 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentReview and approval of May 3, 2023 Budget Soundings (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0309 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB136993C-GS, Medical and Clinical General Cleaning Services in an amount of not to exceed $330,218.00 with Intercontinental Commercial Services, Inc. (ICS, Inc.) (Lawrenceville, GA), to provide the highest quality medical and clinical general cleaning services for selected Fulton County Health facilities to be provided upon execution of contract through December 31, 2023 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0310 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of recommended proposals - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22RFP135756C-GS, Janitorial Services for Fulton County Government Center Complex (Group A) and Justice Center Facilities (Group B) in a total amount not to exceed $1,476,729.00 with (A) ABM Industry Groups, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $570,430.00; and (B) American Facility Services, Inc. (Alpharetta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $906,299.00, to provide the highest quality janitorial services for the Government Center Complex and Justice Center Facilities. Effective May 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0311 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#22RFP136202K-DB, Real Estate Development Consultant Services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with BAE Urban Economics, Inc. (Roswell, GA), to provide real estate development, planning and consultant services including evaluation, procurement, and technical advisory services for the County as needed. Effective upon execution of Contract for a three year period with one, one year renewal option. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0312 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval for usage of Beltline TAD Funds - Fulton County Library System, TAD Funding in an amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand dollars ($1,550,000.00) to replace and refresh end of life and end of support network equipment at twenty-one (21) library locations as recommended by the Fulton County Library System Board of Trustees. This request is effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0313 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Public Works, 22ITB136410K-BKJ, Pine Valley Phase 2A Interceptor Sewer Replacement in an amount not to exceed $7,536,975.00 with Wade Coots Company, Inc. (Austell, GA), to provide all labor, material and equipment to remove and replace approximately 4,062 feet of 30” to 48” RCP gravity sewer pipe with 54” HOBAS Fiberglass pipe and epoxy coated precast concrete manholes. Effective upon execution of contract for 180 consecutive/calendar days upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0314 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 22ITBC091A-KM, Ductile Iron Pipe, Restraining Gaskets and Tapping Saddles in the amount not to exceed $175,589.69 with Ferguson Waterworks (Norcross, GA), to provide ductile iron pipe, restraining gaskets and tapping saddles. Effective upon BOC approval with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0315 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to decrease spending authority - Visiting Nurse Health System, 22RFP035A-CJC, Aging Services in the amount of $123,864.03 with Visiting Nurse Health System (Alpharetta, GA) to reduce the contract award amount to exclude the project income amount that was inadvertently included. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0316 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval for Fulton County Finance Department to enter into a contract with new broker CIMA World, Inc. to provide liability, accident and excess automobile liability insurance coverage for senior AmeriCorps volunteers and authorize the Finance Director to pay related costs of $4000.00 to acquire the CIMA coverage. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0317 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Select Fulton - Workforce Development Division, 22RFP0119B-PS, One Stop Operator in the amount of $125,000.00 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Louisville, KY) to provide the coordination and facilitation of a “One- Stop Operator” service. This action exercises the first of three renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective dates: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This contract is 100% grant funded. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0318 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Select Fulton - Workforce Development Divisions, 22RFP0121B-PS, Adult and Dislocated Services for Select Fulton in the amount of $1,725,125.00 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Louisville, KY) to provide adult and dislocated career center services. This action exercises the second of three renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. This contract is 100% grant funded.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0319 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Select Fulton Workforce Development Divisions 22RFP0120B-PS, Youth Services for Select Fulton in the amount of $600,000.00 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Louisville, KY) to provide youth career center services. This action exercises the second of three renewal options. One renewal options remain. Effective dates: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. This contract is 100% grant funded.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0253 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners directing the County Manager and County Attorney to develop a plan for the Board of Commissioners' consideration for Legislation authorizing a Countywide Special Local Option Sales Tax to support Healthcare infrastructure and foster stabilization on Healthcare services Countywide; and for other matters. (Ellis) (HELD ON 4/19/23)approveFail Action details Video Video
23-0320 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopting desired aspirational goals and standards for criminal cases handled within the Fulton County Justice System; urging all elected and appointed officials serving in a Fulton justice capacity to focus their efforts towards meeting these standards; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (HELD ON 5/3/23) (APPROVED)approve  Action details Video Video
23-0320 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopting desired aspirational goals and standards for criminal cases handled within the Fulton County Justice System; urging all elected and appointed officials serving in a Fulton justice capacity to focus their efforts towards meeting these standards; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (HELD ON 5/3/23) (APPROVED)holdPass 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.approveFail 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
23-0321 1  CM Presentation - Health and Human ServicesPresentation and request approval of the Senior Transportation Uber/Lyft Program update and implementation of such.approve  Action details Video Video
23-0321 1  CM Presentation - Health and Human ServicesPresentation and request approval of the Senior Transportation Uber/Lyft Program update and implementation of such.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0321 1  CM Presentation - Health and Human ServicesPresentation and request approval of the Senior Transportation Uber/Lyft Program update and implementation of such.approveFail Action details Video Video
23-0322 1  CM Presentation - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentPresentation on Select Fulton - Workforce Development update to Board of Commissioners. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
23-0323 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, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
23-0323 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, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0323 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, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent.approvePass Action details Video Video