Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/7/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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23-0361 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
23-0362 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Chasing the Dream Hank Aaron Bridge and Plaza Appreciation Day.” (Hall) May 18, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Shoville Appreciation Day.” (Hall) May 27, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Julius Ceasar Appreciation Day.” (Hall) May 27, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Lisset Bird Pickens Appreciation Day.” (Hall) May 27, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Motto Appreciation Day.” (Hall) May 27, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Martell Holt Appreciation Day.” (Hall) May 27, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Appreciation Day.” (Hall) May 27, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Adrienne Grainger Smith Remembrance Day” (Pitts) May 30, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “CNN Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) June 1, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “BreAsia Dennae Powell Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) June 2, 2023 Proclamation recognizing “Mary Louise Palmer Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts) June 2, 2023 Proclamation recognizi   Action details Not available
23-0363 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 appo   Action details Not available
23-0364 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a Change in Award from Orchestra Noir to Q. Parker Legacy Foundation for the purpose of awarding funding in the total amount of $15,000.00 (Non-recurring) Approved by the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item 23-0044 FY2023 Final Adopted Budget Line J. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0365 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of an agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, Georgia and the City of South Fulton, Georgia for the billing and collection of solid waste fees. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY CHAIRMAN PITTSapprovePass Action details Video Video
23-0366 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County and Fulton County School Police for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access. The IGA is retroactive January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, with three (3) automatic renewals commencing on January 1 of each successive year, ending December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0367 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a Resolution approving the acceptance of saplings from Trees Atlanta, Inc. for the purpose of supporting Juvenile Court’s Courtyard of Second Chances Project located at 395 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
23-0368 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0368 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0369 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Regular Meeting Minutes, May 3, 2023 Recess Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, May 17, 2023 Special Called Post Agenda Minutes, May 22, 2023ratifyPass Action details Video Video
23-0370 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Art Geter Appreciation Day.” (Arrington)   Action details Video Video
23-0371 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
23-0372 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentReview and approval of June 7, 2023 Budget Soundings (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0373 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 Legislative Policy Analyst (grade 19), Water Meter Specialist (grade 9), Senior Water Meter Specialist (grade 11), Director of Communications, Sheriff (grade 27) and by changing the salary range for the classification of Purchasing Cards Program Coordinator from grade 18 to grade 17. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0374 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134894C-MH, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Intrusion Alarm Systems in the amount of $35,975.00 with Entec Systems, Inc. (Suwanee, GA), to provide immediate replacement of obsolete fire alarm control panel at the Fulton County Health and Human Services facility located at 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0375 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134949C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide in the amount of $75,000.00 with ArborServ, Inc. (Lithonia, GA), to provide additional tree removal services and related debris clean-up in support of landscape renovation projects at selected Fulton County libraries approved and funded as a part of the FY 2023 facilities capital plan. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0376 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 20ITB125775C-CG (B), Electrical On Call Maintenance Services Countywide in the total amount of $138,500.00 with ALL-N-1 Security Services, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide immediate replacement and installation of 1,065 emergency exit lights in the Fulton County Government Center and Justice Center Complexes located at 141 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 and 185 Central Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0377 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to accept a name change and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change of CBRE Heery, LLC (affiliate with CBRE Heery/Russell - a joint venture; Heery International, Inc./McAfee3; and CBRE Heery + Russell) to Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0378 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#23RFP041723K-JA, Design/Build Services for the Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center in the total amount of $11,377,902.00 with Hogan Construction Group, LLC (Norcross, GA), to provide Design/Build services for the construction of the Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Unit at the Oak Hill Child Adolescent & Family Center located at 2805 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) through the anticipated issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) after 217 calendar days or until completion of the construction project as determined by Fulton County. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0379 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2023 HUD Annual Action Plan to secure federal funds supporting projects and services needed by its low- and moderate-income citizens. Funding is as follows: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,475,286.00 and HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $775,570.00. A Fulton County general fund match is not required for the CDBG Program. Fulton County uses its general fund to support the required 25% match for the HOME program. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0380 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a contract between Fulton County and Next Level Boys Academy, LLC in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide services for youth and young adults in Fulton County; and to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0381 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to amend an existing contract - Sheriff’s Office, 17RFP07012016B-BR, Inmate Medical Services with NaphCare of Fulton County, LLC (Birmingham, AL) in the amount of $4,786,187.20 to provide physical and mental health services to inmates at the Fulton County Jail facilities which includes Rice Street Jail, Atlanta City Detention Center, and Alpharetta Jail . Effective July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0382 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to accept the assignment and assumption of the contract - Sheriff’s Office, pursuant to Article 29 (Assignability) of the Contract, the County consents to the assignment of Contract 17RFP07012016B-BR, Inmate Medical Services with NaphCare, Inc. to NaphCare of Fulton County, LLC and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0383 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 101 (General Provisions and County Governing Authority), Article 2 (County Governing Authority), Division 2 (Rules of Order and Procedure), Section 101-66 (b)(1) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances in order to impose a distribution requirement before a member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners may place a proposed Resolution or Ordinance on the Agenda for consideration or final vote; to require that the proposed Resolution or Ordinance appear as a discussion item at the first meeting in which it is introduced and voted on at the second meeting; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 6/7/23, 6/21/23 AND 7/12/23) (HELD) ITEM HELD AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTONholdPass Action details Video Video
23-0384 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 101 (General Provisions and County Governing Authority), Article 2 (County Governing Authority), Division I (Generally), to create a new section 101-75 of the Fulton County Code of Laws to provide a fair, open and transparent procedure for the Board of Commissioners to make Full Board Appointments to various Boards, Commissions, Taskforces, Committees, Councils and Authorities affiliated with, or operating on behalf of Fulton County, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 6/7/23, 6/21/23 AND 7/12/23)holdPass Action details Video Video
23-0385 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest an Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Section 2-80 of the Code of Laws of Fulton County relating to the Code of Ethics regarding nominations to the Fulton County Board of Ethics to replace the disbanded Fulton County Personnel Board with the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Inc., and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0386 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (APPROVED) The Board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2025 approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0387 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 6/7/23) (DENIED) The Board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Yecall the questionPass Action details Video Video
23-0387 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 6/7/23) (DENIED) The Board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 YeapproveFail Action details Video Video
23-0388 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (APPROVED) The Board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2025 call the questionPass Action details Video Video
23-0388 1  Commissioners Action ItemBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (APPROVED) The Board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2025 approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0389 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (APPROVED) The Board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2025 call the questionPass Action details Video Video
23-0389 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersBOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (APPROVED) The Board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2025 approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0390 1  Commissioners Action ItemFULTON COUNTY BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS (APPROVED) The Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors shall be a five-member board, whose members shall be appointed by the full Board of Commissioners of Fulton County upon nomination by any member of the board of commissioners. Of the five members, at least one shall be a resident of the City of Atlanta, at least one shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County that lies north of the municipal limits of the City of Atlanta, and at least one shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County that lies south of the municipal limits of the City of Atlanta. Term = 4 years. Term below expires: 6/30/2023 Salma Ahmed (Post 3) (BOC-North Fulton/Pitts) Chairman Pitts and Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Lee Morris to replace Salma Ahmed (Post 3), upon the completion of term (June 30, 2023), for a Full Board appointment to a term ending June 30, 2027.approvePass Action details Video Video
23-0391 1  CM Presentation - Justice and SafetyPresentation and discussion of Fulton County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Bridging Plan. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
23-0392 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
23-0392 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video