Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/21/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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24-0107 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
24-0108 1  Commissioners Action ItemProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Dexter King Remembrance Day.” (Hall/Arrington/BOC) February 10, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Jacques L. Jefferson Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 10, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Napoleon B. Cobb Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) February 10, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Reshard Snelling Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 12, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Usher Raymond Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington/Pitts/Abdur-Rahman/Thorne) February 14, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Rhonda Thomas Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) February 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Avery Sunshine Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) February 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Eric Roberson Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) February 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Stephanie Mills Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) February 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Herschel Martin Jones Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 17, 20   Action details Not available
24-0109 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 Term below expired: 12/31/2023 Rodney J. Littles (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Rodney J. Littles for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2025.   Action details Not available
24-0110 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 appoi   Action details Not available
24-0111 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersExecution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of Fulton County Senior Housing Revenue Notes (Shannon Reserve Apartments Project) Series 2024 or similarly styled instrument, in an amount not to exceed $28,419,000 (the "Notes"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0112 1  Commissioners Action ItemExecution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of Fulton County Georgia Tech Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds. Series 2024A, in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0113 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of the January 2024 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0114 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 15RFP96985C-DR, FIT Pick Micro Market, Vending Machine & Catered Events with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, formerly Coca Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. dba Coca Cola Distribution Center (Atlanta, GA), to provide vending machine services for Fulton County facilities including the Government Center Complex, Justice Center Tower, Juvenile Justice Center, and other County-owned, or leased facilities. This action exercises the first of one renewal option. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2026. This is a revenue generating contract. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0115 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County and the Fulton County Board of Education for the purpose of providing polling locations for the citizens of Fulton County; to authorize the Chairman to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement as to form and make modifications thereto to protect the interests of Fulton County prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0116 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for Animal Control Services between Fulton County, Georgia and City of Mountain Park for a period of time that shall terminate at 2400 hours on December 31, 2028. The purpose of this Intergovernmental Agreement is to provide vital and necessary animal control services for the County’s homeless pets while enforcing the animal control laws of Fulton County in a manner that reflects quality and professionalism. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0117 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of South Fulton, Georgia and Fulton County, Georgia, by which the City and the County would agree to fire protection, fire suppression, emergency medical response, community risk reduction, rescue, hazardous material response, technical rescue, ancillary fire services and support assistance, and first response non-transport emergency medical services within the specific boundaries of the unincorporated portion of Fulton County, Georgia. The IGA is effective January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024. This Agreement may renew on January 1st of each successive year for up to three (3) years. This Agreement may not be renewed or enforced beyond December 31, 2027. Renewal of this Agreement shall require written notice by both the County and the City and shall not be automatic. The County’s funding obligation annually is the amount of three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents which shall be remitted to the City in monthly payments of Twenty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred and Eight   Action details Not available
24-0118 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0119 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Recess Meeting Minutes, January 24, 2024 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 7, 2024 Special Called Emergency Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 8, 2024 Special Called Emergency Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 15, 2024ratifyPass Action details Video Video
24-0120 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Beulah Boys Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) Proclamation recognizing “Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) Proclamation recognizing “Chairman Eldrin Bell Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts/Thorne/Ellis/Hall)   Action details Video Video
24-0121 1  Commissioners Action ItemPublic 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 sixty (60) minutes   Action details Video Video
24-0122 1  PresentationMARTA Quarterly Update (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
24-0123 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
24-0060 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC 99999-001-SPD0000183-0006, Police Pursuit and Special Services Vehicles in an amount not to exceed $611,020.00 with Wade Ford, Inc. (Smyrna, GA), to purchase and deliver sixteen (16) law enforcement/administrative vehicles for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. This is a one-time procurement. (HELD ON 1/24/24 AND 2/7/24) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0060 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC 99999-001-SPD0000183-0006, Police Pursuit and Special Services Vehicles in an amount not to exceed $611,020.00 with Wade Ford, Inc. (Smyrna, GA), to purchase and deliver sixteen (16) law enforcement/administrative vehicles for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. This is a one-time procurement. (HELD ON 1/24/24 AND 2/7/24) (APPROVED)tableFail Action details Video Video
24-0060 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC 99999-001-SPD0000183-0006, Police Pursuit and Special Services Vehicles in an amount not to exceed $611,020.00 with Wade Ford, Inc. (Smyrna, GA), to purchase and deliver sixteen (16) law enforcement/administrative vehicles for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. This is a one-time procurement. (HELD ON 1/24/24 AND 2/7/24) (APPROVED)call the questionPass Action details Video Video
24-0124 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of recommended proposals - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23RFP04262023K-BKJ, Design-Build Services for the Renovation and Refurbishment of Fulton County Government Facilities in an amount not to exceed $28,035,619.00 with Winter Johnson Group (Atlanta, GA) (a joint venture comprised of The Winter Construction Company, LLC and Johnson Construction Services, LLC) to provide Design-Build Services for the renovation of selected areas in the Fulton County Government Center Complex and the Central Library. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) for 750 consecutive calendar days or completion of construction project as determined by Fulton County. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0055 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to award a contract without competition - Department of Information Technology, 19RFP3152019K-DJ, Agenda Management System with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Reston, VA) in an amount not to exceed $267,200.35 to provide licenses and professional services required to upgrade the existing agenda management system. Effective upon BOC approval until final acceptance of project deliverables and milestones. (HELD ON 1/24/24 AND 2/7/24) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0125 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Information Technology, SWC 99999-SPD-NVPUT3229-0001, Data Communication Products & Services, in the amount not to exceed $455,660.21 with Palo Alto Networks, Inc. through Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, (Norcross, GA) an authorized Reseller to provide Endpoint Protection. Effective upon BOC approval until Final Acceptance, the final delivered product is fully implemented in the County’s live production environment as determined by the CIO. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0126 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to award a contract without competition - Department of Information Technology. Upgrade of the County's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application with CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. (Fairfax, VA), in an amount not to exceed $10,200,000.00. Design, configure, and implement to the latest version (4.0) of the County's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software Effective upon BOC approval until Final Acceptance, the final delivered product is fully implemented in the County’s live production environment as determined by the CIO. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0127 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to utilize Cooperative Purchasing - Department of Information Technology, State of North Dakota #146 Strategic Assessments, Upgrade of the County's Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) application with International Consulting Acquisition Corp. dba ISG Public Sector (Stamford, CT) in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00 to provide independent verification and validation services during the CGI software upgrade. Effective upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed and continue for eighteen (18) consecutive months. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0128 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of a statewide contract - Arts & Culture Department, SWC# 99999-SPD-0000136-0008, Professional Temporary Staffing in the amount of $105,000.00 with Corporate Temps Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) to provide temporary staffing services for the Arts & Culture Department. Effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0129 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 Prearrest Diversion Initiative, Inc. (“PAD”) to continue providing financial support for delivery of pre-arrest diversion services in the amount of $400,000.00 for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0130 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 23ITBC060923A-KM, Uniforms, and Accessories in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 with Jonah’s Enterprises Inc, (Brooklyn, NY) to provide uniforms and accessories. Effective upon execution of the contract through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)   Action details Not available
24-0131 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Public Works, FAA Contract DTFAWA-15-C000018, Air Traffic Control Services - Night Coverage at Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field, in an amount not to exceed $73,567.71 with Robinson Aviation, Inc. (RVA) (Oklahoma, OK), to provide air traffic control night coverage services at Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field for an additional three month period effective March 31, 2024, through June 30, 2024. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0132 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 23ITB458876A-KM, Small Water Meter Installation in an amount not to exceed $620,000.00 with Jewel of the South Inc. (Conyers, GA), to provide small water meter installation services effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0133 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Public Works, 23RFP140862K-CRB, Building Code Administration Services, Construction Management Services and Planning Services in an amount not to exceed $185,709.50 with Nova Engineering and Environmental, LLC (Kennesaw, GA) to provide building code administration, construction management, and planning services associated with new development and redevelopment activity within the Fulton Industrial District area of unincorporated Fulton County. Effective March 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0134 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Police Department, 23RFP139745B-EC, Armed and Unarmed Security Services in an amount not to exceed $3,839,243.00 with Universal Protection Services dba Allied Security Services (Atlanta, GA) to provide armed and unarmed security services for Registration and Election. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0093 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners urging the Georgia General Assembly to support legislation sponsored by the State Senator Donzella James to amend the Official Code of Georgia to lift the ban relating to restrictions on rent regulations by local governments and allow Counties and Municipalities the ability to regulate the rent to be charged for privately owned single-family or multiple-unit residential properties for those residing within the state of Georgia; and for other purposes. (Hall) (HELD ON 2/7/24 ON 2/21/24) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED)approve  Action details Video Video
24-0093 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners urging the Georgia General Assembly to support legislation sponsored by the State Senator Donzella James to amend the Official Code of Georgia to lift the ban relating to restrictions on rent regulations by local governments and allow Counties and Municipalities the ability to regulate the rent to be charged for privately owned single-family or multiple-unit residential properties for those residing within the state of Georgia; and for other purposes. (Hall) (HELD ON 2/7/24 ON 2/21/24) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED)holdPass Action details Video Video
24-0135 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to amend the fiscal year 2024 Board of Commissioners’ departmental budget for District Four and for other purposes. (ref: item #24-0094) (Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0135 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to amend the fiscal year 2024 Board of Commissioners’ departmental budget for District Four and for other purposes. (ref: item #24-0094) (Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)call the questionPass Action details Video Video
24-0136 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of 2024 State Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
24-0137 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING CYBERSECURITY: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Alston & Bird Cyber Breach Counsel BJay Pak; Via Zoom: Kate Hanniford; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
24-0137 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING CYBERSECURITY: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Alston & Bird Cyber Breach Counsel BJay Pak; Via Zoom: Kate Hanniford; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0137 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING CYBERSECURITY: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Alston & Bird Cyber Breach Counsel BJay Pak; Via Zoom: Kate Hanniford; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0137 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING CYBERSECURITY: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Alston & Bird Cyber Breach Counsel BJay Pak; Via Zoom: Kate Hanniford; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video