Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/17/2022 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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22-0554 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 Not available
22-0555 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Cornerstone Performance Center Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Pitts) August 6, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) August 12, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Tushar Mundhra Appreciation Day.” (Hausmann) August 13, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Aditya Swami Appreciation Day.” (Hausmann) August 13, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Daphne Jordan Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Hall) August 15, 2022   Action details Not available
22-0556 1  Commissioners Action ItemDEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The seven (7) members of this board are appointed directly from the County governing authority, effective July 1, 1994, as a result of Senate Bill 469. If the County governing authority fails to make an appointment within 90 days after the vacancy occurs, the DHR Commissioner is authorized to make the appointment. Incumbents whose terms have expired continue to serve until a successor is appointed. Term = 5 Years staggered terms Term below expires: 6/30/2026 Christine W. Merritt (Resigned) (Hausmann) Vice-Chairman Hausmann nominated Peter Skaliy to replace Christine W. Merritt for an unexpired District appointment to a term ending June 30, 2026.   Action details Not available
22-0557 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of July 2022 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0558 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 1,310 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Kihwan and Ana Yim, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Hall Road Project at 4725 Corn Creek Land, South Fulton, Georgia 30213. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0559 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a contract on behalf of the Fulton County Office of the Medical Examiner and the Emory University School of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education Department of Pathology to provide clinical education experiences for graduate medical students enrolled in the Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program; and authorizing the County Attorney to make any necessary modifications to the form and substance of the agreements prior to execution by the Chairman to protect the interest of the County. The County is not required to pay any compensation. Effective upon approval through June 30, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0560 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, for the purposes of Forensic Peer support services for the Behavioral Health Treatment Court Program participants. This is 100% grant funded through the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Grant Fund TX22) with no County match required. Effective upon BOC approval through June 30, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0561 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)   Action details Not available
22-0561 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
22-0562 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, July 29, 2022 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, August 3, 2022 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, August 3, 2022ratifyPass Action details Not available
22-0563 1  PresentationPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta John Marshall Law School Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “Louise Thornton Hornsby Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “United States Coast Guard Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “National Black Business Month.” (Hall/Pitts/Arrington/Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “National Immunization Month.” (Hall) Proclamation recognizing “L.E.A.D. Center for Youth Appreciation Day.” (Hall) Proclamation recognizing “AID Atlanta Appreciation Day.” (Hall) *Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta Public Schools 150th Anniversary Appreciation Day.” (Hall) Proclamation recognizing “Golf Women Mean Business Appreciation Day.” (Hall) Proclamation recognizing “Terry Weems Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) **Proclamation recognizing “Ray Mills Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) *removed during the meeting **added during the meeting   Action details Not available
22-0564 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). Non­Fulton 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 approvePass Action details Not available
22-0565 1  Public HearingsFY2022 General Fund Millage Rate Public Hearing. (CONDUCTED) PUBLIC HEARING: 1 Speaker: Maggie Goldman   Action details Not available
22-0566 1  Public HearingsPublic Hearing: (CONDUCTED) NO SPEAKERS A) Approval of a Resolution amending the Fulton Industrial Boulevard Redevelopment boundaries to encompass the remaining unincorporated portion of the County; B) Adoption of the Fulton Industrial District Fulton County Urban Redevelopment Plan to support the designation of a new Georgia Opportunity Zone.approvePass Action details Not available
22-0566 1  Public HearingsPublic Hearing: (CONDUCTED) NO SPEAKERS A) Approval of a Resolution amending the Fulton Industrial Boulevard Redevelopment boundaries to encompass the remaining unincorporated portion of the County; B) Adoption of the Fulton Industrial District Fulton County Urban Redevelopment Plan to support the designation of a new Georgia Opportunity Zone.approvePass Action details Not available
22-0567 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
22-0568 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency Procurements. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0569 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; and for other purposes. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0570 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentDiscussion of General Fund 2022 mid-year financial review. (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
22-0571 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution adopting the proposed 2022 Millage Rates for the General Fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2022 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0571 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution adopting the proposed 2022 Millage Rates for the General Fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2022 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (APPROVED)approveFail Action details Not available
22-0571 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution adopting the proposed 2022 Millage Rates for the General Fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2022 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (APPROVED)approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
22-0572 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review and approval of August 17, 2022 Budget Soundings. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0573 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Registrations and Elections, SWC#99999-SPD-ES40199376IS-02, In-State Car Rental in an amount not to exceed $324,637.87 with Enterprise Leasing of Georgia, LLC (Atlanta, GA) for the rental of box trucks, passenger vehicles and cargo vans for the November General, Nonpartisan General and Special Election and December General, Nonpartisan General and Special Election Runoff, if necessary. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0574 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase spending authority - Registration & Elections, 22ITBC031722MH-C, Ballot Printing in the amount of $181,740.00 with Tattnall Journal, Inc. dba Tattnall Ballot Solutions (Reidsville, GA) to provide ballot printing services for the November 8, 2022 General Election and December 6, 2022 Runoff, if necessary. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0575 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a statewide contract - Department of Registration and Elections, SWC# 47800-SOS0000037, Master Solution Purchase and Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $99,500.00 with KNOWiNK, LLC (St. Louis, MO) to provide poll pad technicians for the November 8, 2022 General Election and December 6, 2022 Runoff Election, if necessary. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0576 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of Key Classification Phase 2 and a mid-year Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective August 17, 2022. (HELD)holdPass Action details Not available
22-0576 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of Key Classification Phase 2 and a mid-year Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective August 17, 2022. (HELD)approve with conditions  Action details Not available
22-0576 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of Key Classification Phase 2 and a mid-year Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective August 17, 2022. (HELD)table  Action details Not available
22-0577 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC# 99999-001-SPD0000112-0001, Fuel Card Management Services in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 with WEX Bank (Salt Lake City, UT), to provide additional fuel card management services to support increase utilization of WEX fuel cards by the Sheriff, Marshal and District Attorney and help subsidize the high cost of fuel purchases at any retail location throughout the Atlanta metro area, State of Georgia, and nationwide for the remainder of FY2022. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0578 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to increase spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#22ITB132332C-GS, Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Countywide, in the total amount of $240,000.00 with (A) Latham Home Sanitation Company, Inc. (Loganville, GA) in the amount of $40,000.00; and, (B) Georgia Waste Systems, LLC dba Waste Management of Atlanta South, (Lake City, GA) in the amount of $200,000.00, to provide additional landfill solid waste disposal and single stream recycling services for Fulton County facilities for the remainder of FY2022. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0579 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of the FY2022 Contracts for Services Program funding recommendations totaling $2,300,000.00. Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture’s FY 2022 budget. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0580 1  CM Action Item - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Library System, 22ITBC134505K-DB, Shelf Ready Book and Best Selling in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 with Brodart Co. (Williamsport, PA) to provide popular shelf ready books. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2022 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0581 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Senior Services, 22ITBC029A-KM, 2022 Senior Surge Kitchen Equipment for Fulton County Senior Centers in an amount not to exceed $187,921.43 $189.678.33 with Sam Tell and Son, Inc. (Farmingdale, NY) to provide kitchen equipment, delivery, and installation. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0582 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Senior Services, 21RFP00016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Service, with Common Courtesy, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 to provide transportation services to eligible Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. Approval contingent upon Budget Soundings by the BOC as part of the midyear budget adjustment. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0583 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the 2022 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Health and Wellness Evaluation Committee recommendations in the amount of $974,335.00. ARPA Health and Wellness funding will support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0584 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Atlanta, Georgia, the Fulton County Sheriff - a constitutional officer, and Fulton County, Georgia, for the housing of up to seven hundred (700) Fulton County inmates at the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC) located at 254 Peachtree Street S.W. Atlanta Georgia at a per diem rate of $50.00 per inmate for up to a four-year period. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the IGA as to form and make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0584 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Atlanta, Georgia, the Fulton County Sheriff - a constitutional officer, and Fulton County, Georgia, for the housing of up to seven hundred (700) Fulton County inmates at the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC) located at 254 Peachtree Street S.W. Atlanta Georgia at a per diem rate of $50.00 per inmate for up to a four-year period. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the IGA as to form and make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution. (APPROVED)holdFail Action details Not available
22-0584 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Atlanta, Georgia, the Fulton County Sheriff - a constitutional officer, and Fulton County, Georgia, for the housing of up to seven hundred (700) Fulton County inmates at the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC) located at 254 Peachtree Street S.W. Atlanta Georgia at a per diem rate of $50.00 per inmate for up to a four-year period. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the IGA as to form and make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution. (APPROVED)call the questionPass Action details Not available
22-0585 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to renew an existing contract, 20RFP100920A-CJC, Legal Services for Fulton Courts Justice Resource Center in the amount of $205,380.00 with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide legal assistance and services to senior citizens. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0586 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution consenting to and ratifying the use of Fulton County Ad Valorem property tax increment for projects located in the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) Bond District No.1 - Atlanta/Westside: (1) an allocation not to exceed $325,000.00 for the development of affordable multifamily residential units to be renovated in accordance with the historic style of the original structure located at 613 Echo Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318; (2) a $340,000.00 allocation to provide funding for six affordable rental units located at 400 Paines Avenue, NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30314; and (3) a $450,000.00 allocation to finance the stabilization and historic preservation of 220 Sunset Avenue, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314, which will ultimately lead to affordable multifamily housing. (Morris) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
22-0587 1  CM Presentation - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentPresentation: Annual Select Fulton Workforce Development presentation on performance and goals. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
22-0550 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Inconsistencies in Implementing the Three Year Freeze on Property Assessment Notices (Morris) (HELD ON 8/3/22) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
22-0588 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Invest Atlanta Board of Directors July 21, 2022 Meeting Summary (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
22-0589 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. August 10, 2022 CEO Report (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
22-0590 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 Hausmann, Commissioners: Ellis, Morris, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Not available
22-0590 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 Hausmann, Commissioners: Ellis, Morris, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Not available
22-0590 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 Hausmann, Commissioners: Ellis, Morris, Hall, Arrington and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Not available
22-0591 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersPresentation: Fulton County Schools - K-8 STEAM (PRESENTED) HEARD AFTER ITEM #22-0566approvePass Action details Not available