Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/21/2022 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Assembly Hall
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22-0651 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 AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0652 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Bishop Johnnie Christine Anderson Appreciation Day.” (Hall) September 2, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Benjamin E. Mays Class of 1982 Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) September 3, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Reginald Thomas Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) September 4, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Kimberly Chapman Appreciation Day.” (Hall) September 8, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Manga African Dance Appreciation Day.” (Hall) September 10, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Michael P. Fears Remembrance Day.” (Hall) September 10, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Christine King Farris Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Abdur-Rahman) September 11, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Ricky Steele Appreciation Day.” (Hall) September 13, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Bill Bolling Appreciation Day.” (Hall) September 14, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “James H. Witherspoon, Sr. Remembrance Day.” (Hall) September 15, 2022 Proclamation recognizing “Cand   Action details Not available
22-0653 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersDEPARTMENT 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 expired: 6/30/2022 Caitlin Barsin (Morris) Commissioner Morris nominated Caitlin Barsin for a District reappointment to a term ending June 30, 2027.   Action details Not available
22-0654 1  Consent - Board of CommissionersFULTON COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC) (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) One (1) representative will be nominated by each of the Commission Districts for a total of seven (7) members; this includes one representative from District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Each representative will serve a two-year term and could be re-appointed to serve additional terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no term of any member nominated by a District Commissioner shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who nominates that member. Term below expires: 12/31/2022 Jack Hausmann (Resigned) (Hausmann/BOC-1) Vice-Chairman Hausman nominated Martha Myers for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2022.   Action details Not available
22-0655 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of August 2022 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0656 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#21ITBC130948C-GS, Janitorial Supplies and Equipment in the total amount of $45,000.00 with (A) Office Depot (Boca Raton, FL) in the amount of $10,000.00; (B) W. W. Grainger, Inc. (Fairburn, GA) in the amount of $10,000.00; (C) HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, formally The Home Depot Pro (Jacksonville, FL) in the amount of $10,000.00; (D) Pyramid School Products (Tampa, FL) in the amount of $5,000.00; (F) EVF Procurement, LLC (Highland Park, NJ) in the amount of $5,000.00; and (G) SIAK Enterprises, LLC (Lawrenceville, GA) in the amount of $5,000.00, to provide janitorial supplies and equipment on an “as needed” basis for Fulton County facilities. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0657 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 21RFP120820K-CRB, Standby Professional Services for Environmental Engineering & Testing Services in the total amount of $90,000.00 with (A) Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), in the amount of $30,000.00; (B) Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Austin, TX), in the amount of $30,000.00; and (C) United Consulting Group, Ltd. (Norcross, GA), in the amount of $30,000.00, to provide standby environmental engineering and testing services on an “as needed/task order assignment” basis for a variety of professional services projects in support of the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0658 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 20ITB125973C-CG, Electronic Equipment Recycling Services with anticipated revenue in the amount of $25,000.00 with NOVUS Solutions, LLC (Marietta, GA) to provide electronic equipment recycling services for Fulton County. This is a revenue generating contract. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0659 1  Consent - Arts and LibrariesRequest approval to allow the purchase of software for 5 recently refreshed computers at the Auburn Research Library. Crowley Micrographics, Inc dba The Crowley Company will provide 5 licenses at $1,600.00 per license for a total of $8,000.00. Upon approval, the software will be added to the department’s annual 2023 AML list. This is action is effective immediately upon approval and does not require any additional renewal hereafter unless compatibility issues arise with the next wave of refresh PCs. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0660 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to amend the contract for North Fulton Community Charities, approved by the BOC on October 21, 2021 (Agenda Item #21-0798): (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 1. Change the contract service dates from November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021, to November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023. 2. Increase contract amount approved on June 15, 2022 (Agenda Item #22-0421) by adding additional ESG20 funds to the contract agreement in the amount of $25,000.00 for a new contract amount of $102,418.64. The NF Community Charities contract is 100% grant funded (461-121-ES20-1160). The ESG grant ends on February 8, 2023.   Action details Not available
22-0661 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a change order less than 10% - Public Works, 17RFP031617K-DJ Progressive Design/Build Services for Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Expansion Project Phase 2B in the amount of $259,128.00 with Archer Western-Brown and Caldwell Joint Venture (Atlanta, GA) to cover the impact of tariffs for material and equipment imports, security camera upgrades to secure sensitive access areas, and extends the contract time, with regards to substantial completion and final completion, by 11 days to June 8 2024 and July 16th, 2024 respectively. The time extensions are the result of 11 approved inclement weather days experienced during the 2021 construction year. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0662 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a change order less than 10% - Public Works Department, 21ITB129828K-JAJ, Camp Creek WRF UV Replacement in the amount of $113,911.00 with Archer Western Construction, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide construction services related to the Camp Creek WRF UV replacement. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0663 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to award a contract without competition - Department of Senior Services, Software License and Master Services Agreement with Qualifacts Systems, LLC f/k/a Qualifacts Systems, Inc. (Nashville, TN) to upgrade existing software hosted by CareLogic Electronic Record System to include the Department of Senior Services in an amount not to exceed $20,652.62 to provide electronic records management of client health records in the Adult Day Health Program. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0664 1  Consent - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to process outstanding Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Inc. (MOWA) invoices for minor repair services provided to nine constituent homes in a total amount not to exceed $19,131.26. This is a one-time request. Effective on BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0665 1  Consent - Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County and the City of Sandy Springs for the purpose installing and constructing multi-trail improvements within the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 7600 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, Georgia. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0666 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Police Department, 20ITB126459B-YJ, Automobile Repair Services in the amount of $75,000.00 with Moon’s Service Center (Mableton, GA) to provide automobile repair services for the Police Department’s fleet. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0667 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Police Department, 20ITB127435B-YJ, Wrecker and Towing Services, a revenue generating contract with S&W Services of Atlanta, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide wrecker towing services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0668 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to renew a Memorandum of Agreement with View Point Health for the purposes of continuing a cooperative relationship towards the implementation of Housing Case Management Services supporting the participants of the Fulton County Superior, Magistrate, and Juvenile Courts. This agreement is fully funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Grant Award A50-8-004 and A51-8-002) in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00. This agreement represents the first of two renewal options, pending BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0669 1  Consent - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to renew a Memorandum of Agreement with Applied Research Services, Inc. (“ARS”), effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. ARS will support the Fulton County Peer Recovery Support Services Project by providing program evaluation, research, data collection and analysis. This request represents the fourth (4) of four (4) one-year renewal terms, coinciding with and contingent upon continued grant funding through SAMHSA grant #5H79TI081170-04 and the approval of the Board of Commissioners. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
22-0670 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0670 1  Commissioners Action ItemAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0671 1  Commissioners Action ItemRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, September 7, 2022 Recess Meeting Minutes, August 17, 2022ratifyPass Action details Video Video
22-0673 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
22-0674 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 20RFP124968K-DB, Standby Professional Services for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection, in the total amount of $1,500,000.00 with (A) Engineering Design Technologies, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $375,000.00; (B) Wood Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $375,000.00; (C) S. L. King & Associates (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $375,000.00; and (D) KHAFRA Engineering Consultants, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $375,000.00 to provide standby professional services for facilities related design, engineering and assessments in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection on an “as needed-task assignment” basis. 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 Video Video
22-0675 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to renew an existing contract - Sheriff’s Office, 17RFP07012016B-BR, Inmate Medical Services with NaphCare, Inc. (Birmingham, AL) in the amount of $27,146,113.64 to provide physical and mental health services to inmates at the Fulton County Jail and other locations. This action exercises the fifth of nine renewal options. Four renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2023, through December 31,2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0676 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Video Video
22-0677 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency Procurements. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0678 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 Video Video
22-0679 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation, review and approval of September 21, 2022 Budget Soundings. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0680 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to terminate contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 21ITB128258C-CG, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups C, D & G) with Buckhead Elite Construction Trust (Atlanta, GA) Effective as of September 30, 2022. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0681 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to award contract without competition - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22SSUSPS0816C-MH, Countywide Postage Services in the amount of $1,850,000.00 with the United States Postal Services (Atlanta, GA), to provide postage services for Fulton County agencies. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0682 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to amend existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 21ITB128258C-CG, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups C, D & G) in the amount of $92,073.00 with American Facility Services, Inc. (Alpharetta, GA) to add Group G (North Senior Centers and Central Senior Centers) to its existing contract and to assume the janitorial services responsibilities according to the terms and conditions of the contract. Effective dates: October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0683 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of an Agreement for River/Lake information Management Services among the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission (AFCWRC), Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority and DeKalb County in the amount of $110,450.00; authorize the County Attorney to approve the Agreement as to form and make modifications thereof prior to execution. Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, pending AFCWRC budget approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0684 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval to increase spending authority - Department of Public Works, 20ITBC101020A-CJC, Water Meters in the amount of $1,078,910.67 with Delta Municipal Supply Company (Lawrenceville, GA), to provide water meters. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0685 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County District Attorney and Partnership Against Domestic Violence, a Sub-recipients of the 2021 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program awarded to the District Attorney. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0686 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval for an immediate increase funding for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $6,265,157.89, concentrating on the deficits forecast in FY2022 budget. The raise in funding addresses significant challenges due to inflation related to fuel, inmate food, personnel cost, inmate medical care and inmate transportation. This also addresses substantial issues associated with a compensatory and overtime problem causing significant attrition in jail and courthouse operations, leading to a noticeable misalignment with similar law enforcement agencies in recruiting efforts and security. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0686 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval for an immediate increase funding for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $6,265,157.89, concentrating on the deficits forecast in FY2022 budget. The raise in funding addresses significant challenges due to inflation related to fuel, inmate food, personnel cost, inmate medical care and inmate transportation. This also addresses substantial issues associated with a compensatory and overtime problem causing significant attrition in jail and courthouse operations, leading to a noticeable misalignment with similar law enforcement agencies in recruiting efforts and security. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)holdFail Action details Video Video
22-0687 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of award without competition, State Court, 22SS049A-KM, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Monitoring in the amount of $180,000.00 with Avertest, LLC, (Richmond, VA) to provide substance use disorder (SUD) monitoring services delivered via Aversys, a proprietary web-based application, drug testing services and products for the Fulton County DUI Treatment Court. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0688 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval to extend an existing contract - SWC #47100-001-GBI0000100-001, Reagent Rental Agreement for Drug Testing Instruments and Supplies in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., for an additional 90 day period pursuant to the State of Georgia contract extension for the purchase of medical/drug testing supplies for random drug testing for Superior Court Accountability Courts, State Court and Juvenile Courts. This procurement is primarily grant funded through the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Effective upon BOC approval through November 30, 2022. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0689 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to rescind Resolution No. 20-0218 and Resolution No. 20-0344 that provided for payment by Fulton County of any and all processing fees associated with electronic payments remitted by taxpayers; to eliminate payment of credit card processing fees associated with said payments by Fulton County; to provide for taxpayers utilizing electronic payments to pay all necessary associated processing fees; and for other purposes. (Ellis/Hausmann) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Video Video
22-0690 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in support of the State of Georgia accepting expansion of Federal Medicaid Services; providing for healthcare to citizens and for additional long-term support of Grady Hospital and all other Fulton County Health and Medical Services; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (HELD)   Action details Not available
22-0691 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentDiscussion: Local Option Sales Tax Negotiations (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
22-0692 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Invest Atlanta Board of Directors September 15, 2022 Meeting Summary (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
22-0693 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. September 14, 2022 CEO Report (Morris) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
22-0694 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Justice Policy Board (Pitts) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Video Video
22-0695 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; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.enter into executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
22-0695 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; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.approvePass Action details Video Video