Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/16/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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24-0660 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 Second Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0661 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “A’Cariyon Perry Grief Awareness Day.” (Arrington/Hall) October 4, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Alpha Merit Badge University Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts/Thorne) October 5, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Nexus Circular Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) October 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) October 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Johns Creek Green Team Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) October 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Roswell Rotary Appreciation Day.” (Ellis) October 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Livable Buckhead Appreciation Day.” (Barrett) October 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta Beltline Appreciation Day.” (Hall) October 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Community Health Worker Garden Project at Camp Truitt Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) October 16, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Community Health Aligning Revitalization Resilience and Sustainability A   Action details Not available
24-0662 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersRequest approval of the proposed 2025 Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Calendar. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY CHAIRMAN PITTSapprovePass Action details Video Video
24-0663 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138778C-MH, Boiler Inspection and Preventive Maintenance Services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. (Marietta, GA) to provide standby on-site boiler inspection and preventive maintenance services for 27 boilers located within selected Fulton County facilities as needed. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0664 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, and Johns Creek 206, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 0 McGinnis Ferry Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0665 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of September 2024 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0666 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to select Applied Research Services (ARS) as the Evaluator for the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) FY 2023 Behavioral Health Partnership for Early Diversion of Adults and Youth Grant. Effective October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0667 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 23ITB08232023A-JWT, Emergency Sewage Cleanup Services in the amount of $101,349.40 with Above All Cleaning & Restoration, LLC (Tucker, GA), to provide emergency sewage cleanup services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0668 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 22ITBC077A-KM, Landscaping Restoration Services in an amount not to exceed $131,923.00 with Ed Castro Landscaping, Inc. (Roswell, GA), to provide landscaping restoration services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0669 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 22ITBC079A-KM, Colilert Reagent 24 and Colilert 18 Reagent Supplies, in an amount not to exceed $90,669.40 with IDEXX Distribution Inc. (Westbrook, ME), chemicals for drinking water analysis for use with existing County-owned lab equipment. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0670 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to renew existing contracts, 23ITBC138578B-RT, Uniforms, Footwear, and Duty Gear in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 with Smyrna Police Distributors (Smyrna, GA) to provide uniforms, footwear and duty gear for police personnel. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0671 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval renew an existing contract - Sheriff’s Office, 22RFP0405B-PS, Delinquent Tax Sales with Government Tax Services, Inc. (Carrollton, Georgia) to provide type-written title examinations, abstracts, and delinquent tax sales preparation services. This action exercises the second of three renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective October 31, 2024, through July 31, 2025. This is a revenue neutral contract. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0672 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Goodwill of North Georgia (“GNG”) effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for the purposes of providing job readiness and skills training and employment as part of the Peer and Care Expansion project (PeaCE) Project. The agreement is subject to grant funding and guidelines outlined in the pending grant award submitted to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (“BJA”) FY24 Adult Treatment Court Programs #O-BJA_2021-171972, attached hereto as Exhibit A in an amount not to exceed $47,089.00. Three (3) one-year renewal options pending grant funding. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0673 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of the First Amendment of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Fulton County and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Clayton County, City of College Park, the Airport South Community Improvement District (ASCID), the Airport West Community Improvement District (AWCID) (together the AACIDs) and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), for participation in the Automated Transit Network (ATN) Investigation & Improvement Study; authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment; authorize the County Attorney to approve the First Amendment as to form and to makes changes thereto prior to execution. No Funding required by Fulton County. Effective upon execution. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
24-0674 1  Second Regular Meeting - BOCAdoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0675 1  Second Regular Meeting - BOCRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, September 18, 2024 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, October 2, 2024ratifyPass Action details Video Video
24-0676 1  Second Regular Meeting - BOCPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment Awardee Appreciation Day.” (BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Maggie DeCan Appreciation Day.” (Ellis/Thorne) Proclamation recognizing “Katha Stuart Appreciation Day.” (Ellis/Thorne) Proclamation recognizing “The Work of the Fulton County Board of Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program.” (Barrett/Pitts/Ellis) Proclamation recognizing “Friends of the Library Week.” (Barrett/Ellis)   Action details Video Video
24-0677 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 sixty (60) minutesapprove  Action details Video Video
24-0678 1  PresentationInvest Atlanta Briefing. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
24-0679 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23RFP138735K-DB, Standby Professional Services for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection, in the total amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 with (A) WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (Kennesaw, GA) in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00; (B) Axis Infrastructure, LLC (Roswell, GA) in an amount no to exceed $300,000.00, (C) Johnson, Spellman & Associates, Inc. (Peachtree Corners, GA) in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, (D) Wiley/Wilson (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00; and, (E) Foresite Group, LLC (Peachtree Corners, GA) in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, to provide standby professional services for facilities related design, engineering and assessments in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection on an task order basis. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0680 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134949C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide, in an amount not to exceed $309,000.00 with Arborserv, Inc. (Lithonia, GA), to provide on-site tree removal services countywide on an “as-needed” basis. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
24-0681 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23RFP138733K-BKJ, Standby Professional Services for Facilities Related Planning, Design, Engineering and Assessments - Architectural and Engineering Services, in the total amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00 with (A) Sizemore Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; (B) KHAFRA Engineering Consultants, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; (C) Heery + Russell, a joint venture (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; and (D) WSP USA Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. (Kennesaw, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, to provide standby professional services for facilities related design, engineering and assessments. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
24-0682 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB110923C-GS, HVAC On Call Maintenance Services Countywide in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 with (A) Mechanical Services, Inc. (Hapeville, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; (B) Trane U.S., Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00; (C) 5 Seasons Mechanical LLC (Norcross, GA) in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00; and (D) JR Hobbs Co. - Atlanta, LLC (Lawrenceville, GA) in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, to provide standby on-site HVAC on call maintenance services of air conditioning systems on an “as needed” basis for all County facilities. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
24-0683 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138805C-GS, Carpet, Carpet Installation and Repair Services Countywide, in an amount not to exceed $345,000.00 with (A) G.S.A.T. Restoration, Inc. dba Paul Davis of North Atlanta (Norcross, GA) in an amount not to exceed $145,000.00; (B) HPI Floor, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and (C) Brad Construction Company II (Fayetteville, GA) in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to provide carpet, carpet tile installation and repair services on an “as-needed” basis for Countywide facilities. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
24-0684 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138804C-GS, Electrical on Call Maintenance Services Countywide in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00, with (A) Capital City Electrical Services, LLC (Norcross, GA) in an amount not to exceed $165,000.00; (B) ALL-N-1 Security Services, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00; and (C) Electrify Atlanta, LLC (Roswell, GA) in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide standby on-site electrical on-call maintenance services on an “as needed” basis for all Fulton County facilities. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
24-0685 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED)tablePass Action details Video Video
24-0686 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review, and approval of October 16, 2024, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0687 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Information Technology, 22ITBC1006B-PS, Fulton PC Refresh Enterprise Workstation in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 with CDW Government LLC. (Vernon Hills, IL) to provide enterprise business class desktop personal computers (PCs), laptops, monitors and docking stations, specialty computing devices to include iPads, iMacs, MS Surface Pros and supporting peripherals. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0688 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract #042821-ORK, Pest Control Services Countywide, in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with Orkin, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide comprehensive pest control services on an as-needed basis for Countywide facilities. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through June 18, 2025. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0611 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of an Ordinance amending Part 1, Subpart B, Chapter 101- General Provisions and County Governing Authority Article I, Sec. 101-68 - Decorum, of the Code of Laws of Fulton County, Georgia Relating to Rules of Decorum Governing Meetings of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 9/18/24, 10/2/24 AND 10/16/24)   Action details Video Video
24-0654 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to designate a resignation procedure for appointed members of the Boards, Commissions, Taskforces, Committees, Councils and authorities created under the authority of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 10/2/24 AND 10/16/24)approve  Action details Video Video
24-0654 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to designate a resignation procedure for appointed members of the Boards, Commissions, Taskforces, Committees, Councils and authorities created under the authority of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 10/2/24 AND 10/16/24)holdPass Action details Video Video
24-0655 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to ensure free accessibility to Fulton County records by County officials and employees as needed to fulfill their public duties and functions; and for other purposes. (Thorne) (HELD ON 10/2/24 AND 10/16/24) (HOLD)   Action details Video Video
24-0689 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation: 2025 Legislative Agenda. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
24-0613 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Open Records Requests (Thorne) (HELD ON 9/18/24)   Action details Video Video
24-0614 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Sheriff’s Office Outstanding Invoices (Pitts) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 9/4/24 AND 10/2/24) A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to approve allocating $2,255,042.94 to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 10/2/24 Reference item #24-0579: A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to allocate the $2.137 million to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 9/4/24approve  Action details Video Video
24-0614 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Sheriff’s Office Outstanding Invoices (Pitts) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 9/4/24 AND 10/2/24) A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to approve allocating $2,255,042.94 to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 10/2/24 Reference item #24-0579: A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to allocate the $2.137 million to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 9/4/24approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0614 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Sheriff’s Office Outstanding Invoices (Pitts) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 9/4/24 AND 10/2/24) A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to approve allocating $2,255,042.94 to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 10/2/24 Reference item #24-0579: A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to allocate the $2.137 million to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 9/4/24call the questionPass Action details Video Video
24-0615 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Inmate Phone Contract & Jail Commissary Contract (Pitts) (HELD ON 9/18/24, 10/2/24 AND 10/16/24)   Action details Video Video
24-0690 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; Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
24-0690 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; Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0690 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; Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video
24-0691 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersDiscussion: Procedural irregularities in Board of Commissioners' and Board of Registration and Elections' approval to file lawsuit (Thorne)approvePass Action details Not available
24-0691 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersDiscussion: Procedural irregularities in Board of Commissioners' and Board of Registration and Elections' approval to file lawsuit (Thorne)approvePass Action details Not available