Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/17/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: TELECONFERENCE
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Meeting Extra1: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet Meeting Extra2: Post Agenda Post Agenda  
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21-0113 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentAdoption 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 AS AMENDED)adoptPass Action details Not available
21-0114 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes (NONE)   Action details Not available
21-0115 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 4 years Term below expires: 12/31/2023 Dr. Pickens Patterson (Resigned) (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Alicia Ivey to replace Dr. Pickens Patterson for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2023.    Action details Not available
21-0116 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentExecution 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 Revenue Bond (TUFF CAUB LLC Project) Series 2021, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 (the "Series 2021 Bond"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0117 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentExecution 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 Revenue Bonds (Georgia Tech Facilities, Inc. Project) Series 2021, in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000.00 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0118 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Pension Salary Resolution to give a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to those Defined Benefit Plan retirees who participated in pension plans that did not provide for an automatic cost of living increase. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0119 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of the January 2021 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0120 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentAccept and file the Fulton County Capital Program Quarterly Update for the period October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0121 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to utilize Cooperative Purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, National Cooperative Contract #192163, a Master Agreement Contract for Maintenance, Repair, Operating (MRO) Supplies, Industrial Supplies and Related Products and Services, in the amount of $25,000.00 with WW Grainger (Norcross, GA), to purchase mission critical parts including pumps, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and drives, hand tools, power tools, equipment and related items in support of DREAM Building Construction and Facilities Maintenance Divisions and other Countywide Departments. Effective dates: from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0122 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 164 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Boat Rock Evergreen, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Fulton Industrial Blvd C-Store Project at 0 Fulton Industrial Blvd, South Fulton, Georgia 30336. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0123 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") between Fulton County, as the GA 502 Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC") Collaborative Applicant, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs on behalf of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority ("GHFA") regarding the implementation of a statewide Department of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") Homeless Management Information System ("HMIS"). Grant funding of $76,484.00 and a Fulton County match of $76,484.00 will support the use and the management of HMIS and related activities. The approval of this agenda item will also authorize the Chairman to execute any future documents related to this grant and Agenda Item. The County Attorney is authorized to make modifications to the MOA and related document as to form prior to execution. The term is December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0124 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to enter into a contract with Georgia Department of Public Health. (DPH). Said agency is seeking to fund an interoperability project between the Medical Examiner’s Case Management System and Georgia’s Electronic Death Registration System to streamline the data entry process for vital records. The Medical Examiner’s office will facilitate the project between VertiQ Software, LLC. and DPH. Effective dates: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0125 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adoptPass Action details Not available
21-0126 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Recess Meeting Minutes, January 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 3, 2021 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 5 , 2021 approvePass Action details Not available
21-0127 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates (NONE)   Action details Not available
21-0128 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionPublic Comment - Citizens are allowed to voice County-related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. 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 Regular Meeting, nor will this portion exceed thirty minutes at the Recess Meeting. Those who could not speak during Public Comment will be allowed to speak first at a subsequent Board meeting. For more information or to arrange a speaking date, contact the Clerk’s Office. 9 Speakers: Sheila Hamilton (Fulton County Tax Commissioner); Vernetta Nuriidin (Fulton County Elections); Donna Renfro Lawson (Library Services); Thomas Bose (Fulton County Elections); Michelle Minoff (Fulton County Elections); Ben Howard (Senior Services/Fulton County Elections); Bridget Thorne (Fulton County Elections); Nancy Flake Johnson (Item# 2021-0085/District 6 Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority Board Appointment/COVID-19); and Reverend Greg   Action details Not available
21-0129 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0130 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency Procurements. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0131 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution to extend emergency purchasing authority of the Chairman and County Manager for COVID-19 related purchases. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0097 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Fulton County Information Technology, Bid #19ITBC05212019K-DB, Computer Hardware Equipment Refresh in an amount not to exceed $2,058,460.00 with (A) Dell Marketing, L.P. (Round Rock, TX) in the amount of $1,758,460.00 and (B) CDW Government (Vernon Hills, IL) in the amount of $300,000.00 for specialty computing devices to include iPads, IMacs, MS Surface Pros and supporting peripherals. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: Upon BOC approval through 12/31/2021. (HELD ON 2/3/21) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0132 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to extend existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 17ITB109620C-BKJ, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups C, D & G) in the total amount of $148,043.00 with (A) Diversified Maintenance-RWS, LLC(Birmingham, AL) in the amount of $111,110.00; and (B) A-Action Janitorial Service, Inc. (Lithonia, GA) in the amount of $36,933.00 to continue to provide janitorial services for selected Fulton County facilities for two (2) additional months. Effective dates: March 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0133 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to extend existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#17ITB107780C-GS, Standby Emergency Repair and Restoration Services in the total amount of $495,000.00 with: (A) Blackmon Mooring of Atlanta, LLC (Norcross, GA), in the amount of $165,000.00; (B) CRM Services, LLC (Austell, GA), in the amount of $165,000.00; and (C) Full Circle Restoration & Construction Services, Inc. (Duluth, GA), in the amount of $165,000.00, to provide continued standby emergency repair and restoration services for Fulton County facilities for two (2) additional months. Effective dates: March 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0134 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#20RFP041620K-CRB, Fulton County Judicial Center Complex DDC Conversion Project - Phase II in the amount of $6,829,875.00 with Control Concept, LLC (Cumming, GA), to furnish and install a new Building Automation System (BAS) and 967 terminal units replacing the existing, aging pneumatic units and proprietary DDC controls in the Fulton County Judicial Center Complex located at 185 Central Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed for 730 calendar days or until contract completion as determined by the County. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0135 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#18RFP113472C-BKJ, Landfill Post Closure Services with Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc. (Roswell, GA) in the amount of $224,840.00, to comply with a directive from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (EPD) to implement an expansion of the Morgan Falls Landfill Gas system. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0136 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a contract - Strategic Funding Group, Inc., RFP# 20RFP1212B-EC, External Grant Writing Services in the amount of $100,000.00 with Strategic Funding Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia to provide grant writing services on an as-needed basis for the County not to exceed $100,000.00. Effective upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed for one year with two one-year renewal options. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0137 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 20ITB100620A-CJC, Small Water Meter Installation in the amount of $300,000.00 with Wade Coots Company (Austell, GA), to provide small water meter installation. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0138 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of cooperative purchasing - Department of Public Works, Facilities Management Products and Solutions, Contract Number: R-BB-19002 in the amount of $100,368.50 with Cintas Corporation (Decatur, GA), to provide safety boots (steel / composite toe). Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0139 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County, Georgia and the City of Johns Creek, GA, for water main relocations associated with the roundabout and road widening improvements to Barnwell Road at Rivermont Parkway Roundabout in the City of Johns Creek, GA, in an estimated amount of $250,000.00. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0140 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesThe Department of Public Works requests that the Board of Commissioners rescind the previously enacted Resolution #97-0754 - Sewerage Moratorium For the Little River Sewer Service Area because the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has authorized Fulton County to treat 2.6 Million Gallons a Day (MGD) at the recently expanded Little River Water Reclamation Facility. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0141 1  CM Action Item - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a contract extension - Public Works, Atlanta Regional Commission Contract UP1728, Fulton County Transit Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., (Atlanta, GA), to continue providing engineering and planning services associated with the update and execution of the Fulton County Transit Plan. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0070 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution pursuant to O.C.G.A. s 15-16-20(a)(3) and amending Resolution No. 98-0166 to establish a new local salary supplement for the Fulton County Sheriff. (Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 1/20/21) (HELD ON 2/3/21 AND 2/17/21) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTONapprove as amended  Action details Not available
21-0070 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution pursuant to O.C.G.A. s 15-16-20(a)(3) and amending Resolution No. 98-0166 to establish a new local salary supplement for the Fulton County Sheriff. (Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 1/20/21) (HELD ON 2/3/21 AND 2/17/21) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTONholdPass Action details Not available
21-0085 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 2/3/21) (REMOVED) Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Carn) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman has nominated Thomas Wesley Dortch, Jr. for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMAN   Action details Not available
21-0142 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentUpdate of 2021 Legislative Agenda (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0143 1  CM Presentation - Health and Human ServicesPresentation and discussion of the South Fulton Wastewater Capacity Study. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0144 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Invest Atlanta January 21, 2021 Board Meeting Summary (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0145 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. February 10, 2021 CEO Report (Morris) (DISCUSSED)    Action details Not available
21-0146 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 78, Article II of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to create a new Section 78-41 restricting, addressing and prohibiting the offense of street racing; preserving safety and order; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (DISCUSSED)    Action details Not available
21-0147 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Interim County Attorney Kaye Burwell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. approvePass Action details Not available
21-0147 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Interim County Attorney Kaye Burwell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. approveFail Action details Not available
21-0147 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Interim County Attorney Kaye Burwell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. denyFail Action details Not available
21-0147 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Interim County Attorney Kaye Burwell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. approveFail Action details Not available