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October 13, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

178 Sam's Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)

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Agenda — 139 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, Laura K. Johnson, Deputy County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
  6. 5 The purpose of public comment is to allow the public to voice county-related requests, concerns or opinions during the Commission meeting. Speakers will only have the opportunity for one public comment per meeting. Each speaker must complete a speaker card and present it to the clerk before the beginning of the public comment portion of the meeting. Cards turned in to the clerk from the time the general meeting is convened (generally 9 A.M.) and by the beginning of public comment portion generally following presentations on the agenda. The clerk will accept cards on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior to the clerk’s call for public comment, speakers who are residents of DeKalb County shall be allowed to speak before residents of other counties are allowed to speak. Once the public comment portion of the meeting begins, speaker cards will no longer be accepted.
  7. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
  8. 6 Speakers will be allowed to speak for three minutes each and public comment shall not exceed 30 minutes in length. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to yield the podium. Those who submitted speaker cards but did not speak because of the time allotment will be allowed to speak first at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting without regard to residence. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, full address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language, holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  9. D. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
  10. 8 Citizens may speak for or against an item that is considered by law to be a zoning ordinance and each side will have ten minutes to present its case. Citizens may also speak for or against an item that is placed on the public hearing agenda but is not a zoning ordinance. In that case, each side will have five minutes to present its case. In the event there is more than one speaker per side, speakers must divide their time in order to complete their full presentation within the ten-minute time allotment, or the five minute time allotment. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to leave the podium area. Prior to speaking, a speaker shall complete a speaker card and present it when approaching the podium. If a speaker has any documents for the commissioners, the speaker shall provide 10 copies when approaching the podium. Seven copies are for the commissioners and the remaining copies are for the planning director, the county attorney and the clerk. In all zoning ordinance and traffic calming cases, staff shall make their recommendation for action to the Commission first followed by applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item. Applicants in zoning ordinance cases shall have the right to reserve time for rebuttal. Opponents of a zoning ordinance item shall have no right of rebuttal. For all other items placed on the public hearing agenda, applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item shall speak first followed by opponents of the item. Once the citizens have finished speaking, staff shall make a recommendation for action to the Commission. At this point, citizens are no longer allowed to speak unless called to the podium by an individual commissioner to answer questions or provide information. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  11. 9 Planning & Sustainability
  12. 9 Princess W- 4780 Jonesboro Road Ste B; Jonatham Holle- 149 Bixby Terrace Southeast, Atlanta Georgia 30317; Cheryl Dudley- 4748 Old Countryside Circle South, Stone Mountain Georgia 30083; Jordan Moses- 2858 Catalina Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032; Gina Mangham-(No Address); Deborah Wallace-482 Crestwood Court, Lithonia, Georgia 30058; Rosalind McIntyre- (No Address); Amy Field-Taylor-(No Address); Peter Rumbold- 1415 Constitution Road Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30316; Jeff Weber- 1415 Constitution Road Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30316; Tiffany Felix- (No Address); Mijha Godfrey- 217 Winnona Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030;
  13. 10 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Application of Mohammad Alawneh to rezone property from O-I (Office-Institution) zoning district to C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district to allow salon suites, at 3040 Briarcliff Road. 2026-0709 Deferred Pass
  14. 11 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  15. 12 Planning and Sustainability
  16. 13 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Application of Chad Jacobs to rezone property from O-I (Office-Institutional) zoning district to MR-1 (Medium Density Residential-1) zoning district to allow for a single-family attached (townhome) development, at 729 Old Briarcliff Road. 2026-1106 Deferred Pass
  17. E. APPEALS
  18. 15 NONE
  19. F. APPOINTMENTS
  20. 17 NONE
  21. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  22. 19 Airport
  23. 20 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Spencer Clark. There is No Cost to the County. 2026-1309 Approved Pass
  24. 21 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space C-8 Lease Agreement with Raymond Dale. There is no cost to the County. 2026-1422 Approved Pass
  25. 22 Board of Commissioners
  26. 23 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the October 6, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026-1353 Approved Pass
  27. 24 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  28. 25 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $10,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards DeKalb Section of National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) for youth STEM programming. 2026-1442 Approved Pass
  29. 26 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $10,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed toward Stonecrest Fest. 2026-1444 Approved Pass
  30. 27 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $5,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards DeKalb Juvenile Justice Council for prevention, intervention, and positive youth development programming. 2026-1445 Approved Pass
  31. 28 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an amount not to exceed $3,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards Southwest DeKalb High School (SWD) Career Day programming in partnership with the Stewart Foundation. 2026-1447 Approved Pass
  32. 29 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $5,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for business education programming. 2026-1448 Approved Pass
  33. 30 Fire & Rescue Services
  34. 31 Commission District(s): All Commissions Districts Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2026-1428 Approved Pass
  35. 32 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Federal Funding of $254,491.42 with a County Contribution of $12,724.58 2026-1453 Approved Pass
  36. 33 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  37. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  38. 35 Budget
  39. 36 Commission District(s): All To Amend the 2026 Operating Budget and Reallocate Capital Improvement Project Funding. 2026-1319 Approved substitute
  40. 36 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  41. 37 Community Development
  42. 38 Commission District(s): Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Declare 30 county-owned vacant properties surplus and transfer the county’s interest in the Parcels of Real Property from DeKalb County to DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority 2026-1411 Deferred with a stop Pass
  43. 39 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  44. 39 Commission District(s): All To Amend the 2026 Operating Budget and Reallocate Capital Improvement Project Funding. 2026-1319 Approved substitute Pass
  45. 40 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing Proposed Lease Extension with Memorial Drive Associates, L.P. for 4572 Memorial Drive Property. 2026-1390 Approved Pass
  46. 41 HR & Merit System Department
  47. 42 Commission District(s): N/A Bright Futures Leadership Development Program (Purchasing Policy Exemption): Renewal with Columbus State University Leadership Institute. Amount not to exceed $300K 2026-1426 Approved Pass
  48. 43 Library
  49. 44 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Authorize the Transfer of Property and Permanent Easement to the City of Brookhaven for Brookhaven Special Services District Project 10 - Sylvan Circle NE to Apple Valley Road Parcel Number 1 2026-1413 Deferred with a stop Pass
  50. 45 Purchasing & Contracting
  51. 46 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  52. 47 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000220-0005, Public Safety Technologies, Equipment, and Services. For use by the Departments of Police Services (PS) E911 Communications (E911) to obtain portable radios, batteries and associated accessories and to upgrade the public safety radio Simulcast System infrastructure. Awarded to Motorola Solutions Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $2,186,202.44. 2026-1336 Approved Pass
  53. 48 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  54. 49 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000297 Strategic Procurement Assessment and Related Services (Cooperative Agreement). For use by Purchasing and Contracting to obtain procurement assessment and related services. Ratifying consent to assignment of contract to National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Inc. effective July 1, 2026 and an increase in contract funds. Awarded to Periscope Holdings Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $134,000.00. 2026-1181 Approved Pass
  55. 50 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  56. 51 Commission District(s): 5 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2000715, Fence Installation, Repair and Maintenance. For use by the Departments of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) and Facilities Management (FM) to obtain fencing for the Firing Range Project for Police Services (PS). Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to Hawk Fences LLC: Amount Not To Exceed $436,700.00. 2026-1329 Approved Pass
  57. 52 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000219-0008 Networking Equipment and Related Services. For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain Juniper Data Center Infrastructure On‑Prem network system services. Awarded to Juniper Networks (US), Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $380,620.78. 2026-1440 Approved Pass
  58. 53 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1279315 Application Maintenance and Operations Support for DeKalb County’s Gov CX City 311 (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain ongoing technical support, maintenance, configuration, and operational stability of the County’s 311 system. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through February 28,2029. Awarded to Speridian Technologies, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $400,000.00. 2026-1451 Approved substitute Pass
  59. 54 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  60. 55 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000132 Pressure Washing for County Parks (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to obtain pressure washing services. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to Facility Maintenance & Services Group LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2026-1142 Deferred with a stop Pass
  61. 56 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2026-069-RFP Congregate and Shelf Stable Meal Services for Seniors (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Human Services (HS) to obtain congregate meals for senior centers and shelf-stable meals for eligible seniors in DeKalb County. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,885,529.00. 2026-1208 Deferred with a stop Pass
  62. 57 Commission District(s): 4 and 6 LB - Invitation No. 2026-085-ITB Feed, Hay, and Shavings for Little Creek Horse Farm (3 Year Multiyear Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to obtain feed, hay, and shavings at Little Creek Horse Farm. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder: Conyers Pet & Livestock Supply Inc. dba The Stock Market: Amount Not To Exceed: $660,000.00. 2026-1233 Deferred with a stop Pass
  63. 58 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1265085 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) One-Stop Operator. For use by WorkSource DeKalb (WSD) to obtain coordination and management of workforce services as required by WIOA. This request seeks to increase contract term through June 30, 2027. Awarded to: In The Door, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-1316 Deferred with a stop Pass
  64. 59 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 2026-078-ITB Athletic Uniforms for RPCA (3 Year Multiyear Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to obtain athletic uniforms for the recreations. Recommend award to the sole responsive and responsible bidder: Safeguard Printing & Promotional Products Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $134,485.05. 2026-1330 Deferred with a stop Pass
  65. 60 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000042 Architectural and Engineering Services for Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) (Multiyear). For use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain on-call architectural and engineering design services. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to Pond & Company: Amount Not To Exceed: $115,575.00. 2026-1344 Deferred with a stop Pass
  66. 61 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  67. 62 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 2026-027-ITB Machine Shop Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain machine shop services. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Cole Technology, Inc. and Capital City Machine Shop, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $5,500,000.00. 2026-1257 Deferred with a stop Pass
  68. 63 Commission District(s): All RFP- Solicitation No. 2026-061-RFP, Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant (SCWTP) Clearwells and Pumping Station Upgrade Construction Management Services (Multi-Year). For use by the Department of Watershed Management to obtain Construction Management Services. ​​Recommend Award to the highest scoring Proposer, CDM Smith, Inc., Amount Not to Exceed $11,120,246.50.​ 2026-1285 Deferred with a stop Pass
  69. 64 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-084-ITB Walking Floor Open Refuse Transfer Trailer (One-Time Buy). For use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Solid Waste Management to obtain twelve (12) walking floor open refuse transfer trailers for transporting refuse for the County. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,404,000.00. 2026-1290 Approved Pass
  70. 65 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000131 Residential Single-Stream Recycling Materials, Commercial Cardboard & Mixed Paper (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works-Solid Waste Management to obtain residential single-stream material recycling services throughout the County. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through March 31, 2027. Awarded to Pratt Recycling, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $400,000.00. 2026-1305 Approved Pass
  71. 66 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 SS - Polychem Sludge Collector Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts (Three (3) Year Multiyear - Sole Source). For use by the Department of Watershed Management to obtain OEM parts to maintain sludge collectors at the Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant on an as-needed basis. Recommend award to: Cornerstone H2O, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $191,916.72. 2026-1313 Approved Pass
  72. 67 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1271092 Construction Management Services (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain on-call construction management services. Seeking to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2028. Awarded to CGA Solutions [Joint Venture of Corporate Environmental Risk Management, LLC (CERM)/Gresham Smith/Atkins North America, Inc.]. Amount Not to Exceed $2,609,413.59. 2026-1345 Approved Pass
  73. 68 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  74. 69 Commission District(s): Districts 4 and 6 Acceptance of FY2026 Economic Development Initiative -Community Project Funding (CPF)- Congressional Grants Division Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the total amount of $1,985,160.00 for the Avondale Dunaire I Renovations located at 700 George Luther Drive, Decatur, Ga 30032 (15 252 04 048). 2026-1371 Deferred with a stop Pass
  75. 70 Commission District(s): Districts 5 and 7 Acceptance of FY2026 Economic Development Initiative -Community Project Funding (CPF)- Congressional Grants Division Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the total amount of $349,475.00 for Arabia Mountain Bridge Renovations located at 3787 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA 30038 (16 141 04 012). 2026-1372 Deferred with a stop Pass
  76. 71 Commission District(s): Districts 4 and 7 Acceptance of FY2026 Economic Development Initiative -Community Project Funding (CPF)- Congressional Grants Division Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the total amount $850,000.00 for the Wade Walker Renovations located at 5585 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088 (18 037 13 005). 2026-1373 Deferred with a stop Pass
  77. 72 Commission District(s): District 4 and 7 Acceptance of FY2026 Economic Development Initiative-Community Project Funding (CPF)- Congressional Grants Division Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the total amount of $1,200,000.00 for Rowland Park Renovations located at 1227 Rowland Road, Stone Mountain, GA (15 228 05 012). 2026-1374 Deferred with a stop Pass
  78. 73 Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 7 Acceptance of FY2026 Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Funding (CPF) - Congressional Grants Division Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the total amount of $250,000.00 for the County Line Park Improvements, with no match required, located at 4059 Old River Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294 (15 028 05 002). 2026-1375 Deferred with a stop Pass
  79. 74 Commission District(s): Districts 5 and 7 Rename a portion of Lithonia Park to DeKalb Lithonia Park located at 2501 Park Drive (parcel 16 136 01 068). 2026-1385 Deferred with a stop Pass
  80. 75 Solicitor - State Court
  81. 76 Commission District(s): All To Authorize $72,000 Of Funding To The Solicitor’s Office To Purchase Larger Replacement County Vehicles Through The Fleet Unit. 2026-1431 Approved Pass
  82. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  83. 78 Board of Commissioners
  84. 79 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Amend Previously Adopted Agenda Item 2025-0240 with an Updated Resolution to Establish Independent CIP Monitor Roles and Responsibilities. 2026-1234 Approved substitute Pass
  85. 80 Commission District(s): All Districts Placeholder: Board of Commissioners’ 2027 Regular Business and Committee of the Whole Meetings Calendar 2026-1400 Tabled Pass
  86. 81 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  87. 82 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Regulate the Restraint and Transportation of Animals and for other Purposes. 2026-0596
  88. 83 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 5, to Regulate the Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits in Pet Shops 2026-0728
  89. 84 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 15- Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Regulations, Article XV. Non-Discrimination 2026-1218 Deferred
  90. 85 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  91. 86 Commission District(s): District 3 To Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County to Address Public Safety, Drifting, Unauthorized Camping and Certain Public Nuisance Behaviors. 2026-0550 Deferred with a stop Pass
  92. 86 Commission District(s): All Districts Placeholder: Board of Commissioners’ 2027 Regular Business and Committee of the Whole Meetings Calendar 2026-1400 Taken off table Pass
  93. 87 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  94. 87 Commission District(s): All Districts Placeholder: Board of Commissioners’ 2027 Regular Business and Committee of the Whole Meetings Calendar 2026-1400 Approved Pass
  95. 88 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 25 Pertaining To Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal And For Other Purposes. 2025-1525
  96. 89 Commission District(s): Commission Super District 6 A Resolution To Establish The “DeKalb For The People Dividend Fund” And Fiscal Stability Policy 2026-0158 Deferred with a stop Pass
  97. 89 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Regulate the Restraint and Transportation of Animals and for other Purposes. 2026-0596 Deferred with a stop Pass
  98. 90 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requiring an Independent, Third-Party Health and Environmental Study of Data Centers and Their Possible Impact on DeKalb County and Board of Commissioners Review of the Study Before DeKalb County’s Data Center Moratorium Can Be Lifted. 2026-0244 Deferred
  99. 90 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 5, to Regulate the Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits in Pet Shops 2026-0728 Deferred with a stop Pass
  100. 91 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requesting the Administration to Establish Independent Civilian Oversight and Auditing For DeKalb County’s Digital Shield Initiatives and Surveillance Infrastructure 2026-0769 Deferred with a stop Pass
  101. 91 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 15- Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Regulations, Article XV. Non-Discrimination 2026-1218 Deferred with a stop Pass
  102. 92 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  103. 93 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To establish regulatory oversight of blasting operations in DeKalb County through the adoption of a Control Blasting and Safety Ordinance; to promote public safety, environmental protection, and community stability; and for other purposes. 2026-0218 Approved substitute Pass
  104. 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, to establish Data Center Definitions and Data Center Classifications for regulatory oversight of any potential data center development and operations. 2026-1273 Deferred substitute Pass
  105. 95 Chief Executive Office
  106. 96 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Establishment of the DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market (Purchasing Policy Exemption) and Ratification of Purchase Order No. 5080905. Consists of the provision of services to establish and operate the DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market to make locally sourced food more accessible and affordable for residents of DeKalb County, Georgia. A contract will be developed and executed in a form acceptable to the County Attorney or his designee. Awarded to: Retaaza, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $378,000.00. 2026-1166 Deferred with a stop Pass
  107. 97 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2000186 Operational and Performance Assessment Services (Purchasing Policy Exemption): Awarded to Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $182,420.00. 2026-1315 Approved Pass
  108. 97 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requiring an Independent, Third-Party Health and Environmental Study of Data Centers and Their Possible Impact on DeKalb County and Board of Commissioners Review of the Study Before DeKalb County’s Data Center Moratorium Can Be Lifted. 2026-0244 Deferred with a stop Pass
  109. 98 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts ReCycle DeKalb Compost Beta Community Education Program (Purchasing Policy Exemption). Consists of the provision of weekly food-scrap collection services and community education to 500 unincorporated DeKalb households over a 40-week beta term in 2027. The program will provide branded 7-gallon containers to participating households at no cost to residents and is intended to educate residents on proper organics diversion while collecting participation, data, and measured behavior. A contract will be developed and executed in a form acceptable to the County Attorney or his designee. Awarded to: Compost Cowboys, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $325,000.00. 2026-1320 Approved Pass
  110. 99 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  111. 100 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of September 22, 2026 2026-0715
  112. 101 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of September 24, 2026 2026-0732 Approved Pass
  113. 102 Extension Service
  114. 103 Commission District(s): All Districts Annual Financial Agreement between The Board of Regents of the University Systems of Georgia by and on behalf of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and DeKalb County - Compensation of personnel in the amount of $154,373.00 for the contribution toward the compensation of County Extension Personnel January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027 2026-1255 Deferred with a stop Pass
  115. 104 Finance - Risk Management
  116. 105 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts 2027 Medicare Retiree Rates 2026-1327 Approved Pass
  117. 106 Police Services
  118. 107 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve the Use of SPLOST I Funding for Preliminary Design and Cost Feasibility Services for a Proposed Police Special Operations/Evidence Storage Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00. 2026-1384 Approved Pass
  119. 108 Public Safety
  120. 109 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve the Use of SPLOST I, Category 2H Funding for Preliminary Design Services for a Proposed Joint Fire/Police Training Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $490,797.00. 2026-1387 Deferred with a stop Pass
  121. 110 Purchasing & Contracting
  122. 111 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  123. 112 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1257650 BodyWorn™ Body Camera System (Multi-Year)(Sole Source). For use by the Marshal’s Office, Police Services (PS) and Animal Enforcement Services (AES) to obtain BodyWorn™ Comprehensive Camera Systems and supporting hardware and software accessories. Seeking increase in contract funds for as needed Riot reinstallations and garment modifications. Awarded to Utility Associates, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $91,148.00. 2026-1310 Approved Pass
  124. 113 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  125. 114 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-048-RFP Financial Advisor Services (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Finance Department to obtain financial advisory services in connection with various financing transactions and programs. Awarded to Public Resources Advisory Group: Amount Not To Exceed $1,167,000.00 2026-0839 Approved Pass
  126. 115 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  127. 116 Commission District(s): All Change Order No. 4 to Contract Nos.: 1309666 and 1309686 On-Call Roof Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Watershed Management (DWM), and Fire Rescue (FR) to obtain roof maintenance, repair, and replacement services at County-owned facilities. Seeking to utilize SPLOST II funds for the roof replacement at Police and Fire Rescue Headquarters and the roof replacement, helipad membrane and waterproofing services at Bobby Burgess and to increase the contracts terms through June 30, 2027. Awarded to National Building Contractors, Inc. and Hawk Construction Company, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $4,416,997.00. 2026-1230 Approved substitute Pass
  128. 117 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  129. 118 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-042-ITB Nuisance Abatement and Remediation Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement (CC) to obtain services to reduce blight in the County including abatement of vacant and abandoned properties (houses and lots). Recommend award to the overall lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Cascade Services, Inc. and Executive Realty Solutions, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $450,000.00. 2026-1058 Deferred with a stop Pass
  130. 119 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1373363 Restoration and Maintenance of Athletic Fields (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs. Ratifying term increase and exercising 2nd renewal option through August 31, 2027. Awarded to JMB Landscaping Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $65,000.00. 2026-1231 Deferred with a stop Pass
  131. 120 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  132. 121 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-007-ITB Maintenance and Repair of Manhole Rings, Covers & Valve Boxes (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain services for the adjustment, replacement and/or installation of manhole rings, covers, and valve boxes. Recommend award to the responsive and responsible bidders: Kemi Construction Company, Inc., and Precision 2000, Inc. Total Amount Not to Exceed: $7,000,000.00. 2026-1170 Approved Pass
  133. 122 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-028-ITB Traffic Pavement Markings (Five (5) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D) to obtain traffic pavement marking services. Recommend award to the responsive and responsible bidders: Peek Pavement Marking, LLC, and Autaco Development, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,330,000.00. 2026-1178 Approved Pass
  134. 123 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-063-ITB On Call Concrete and Retainer Walls (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and the Department of Solid Waste Management and Beautification to obtain services for forming, placing and finishing concrete as needed for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retainer walls, cheekwalls, footings and steps. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: DAF Concrete, Inc. and Double A&A Grading and Paving. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $4,550,000.00. 2026-1205 Approved substitute Pass
  135. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  136. 125 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  137. 126 DeKalb County Government does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities or exclude them from participating in or receiving benefits of its services, programs, or activities, based on disability. Janet Essix, DeKalb County Government’s Employee Relations Manager and ADA Coordinator, is designated to coordinate the County’s compliance with Part 35 of the Department of Justice regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Janet Essix may be contacted at 1300 Commerce Drive, 1st Floor, Decatur, GA 30030, 404.371.2309, to request information about access for persons with disabilities to County services, programs and activities, or to discuss a grievance regarding an impediment to such access. Ten days’ notice is requested for special accommodations.
  138. 134 Rollcall
  139. 137 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Regulate the Restraint and Transportation of Animals and for other Purposes. 2026-0596 Deferred Pass

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