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August 25, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 140 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 6:23
  4. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 27:54
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. D. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING ▶ jump to 70:34
  8. 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.
  9. 9 Finance
  10. 10 Commission District(s): All Home Rule Ordinance to amend the Pension Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, 1962 Ga. Laws 3088, as amended, to add a death benefit for beneficiaries of certain plan participants who die in the line of duty as officers, employees or deputies of DeKalb County on or after October 1, 2026; to confirm that no participant can add, replace, or remove a designated joint annuitant after payment of pension benefits begins; and to provide for compliance with certain updates to federal tax law. 2026-0941 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 81:57
  11. 11 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  12. 12 Planning & Sustainability
  13. 13 Commission District(s): 4 and 7 Application of Rooted in Christ Academy, LLC c/o Chiquita Stokes for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) for a child daycare facility for up to six children in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district, at 6706 Princeton Park Trail. 2026-0712 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 89:02
  14. E. APPEALS
  15. 15 NONE
  16. 16 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  17. 17 Board of Commissioners
  18. 18 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item To Record the Appointment of Renee Cail to the DeKalb County Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group as the District 5 Appointee, Appointed by Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson 2026-1240 Read into the record ▶ jump to 89:29
  19. 19 Chief Executive Office
  20. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Record Chief Executive Officer Cochran-Johnson’s Appointment of BJ Kerr to the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Review Group for a four-year term. 2026-1248 Read into the record ▶ jump to 89:47
  21. F. APPOINTMENTS
  22. 22 Chief Executive Office
  23. 23 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Shelly Bishop to Post 2 of the DeKalb County Board of Family and Children Services. 2026-1127 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 90:07
  24. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Aprille Moore to Post 5 of the DeKalb County Board of Family and Children Services. 2026-1128 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 90:53
  25. 25 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Boniface G. Echols, Esq. to Post 4 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors. 2026-1196 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:28
  26. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  27. 27 Airport
  28. 28 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Marvin Solomiany. There is no cost to the County. 2026-1095 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:36
  29. 29 Board of Commissioners
  30. 30 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the August 18, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026-1092 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:04
  31. 31 Chief Executive Office
  32. 32 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Proposed Confirmation of Terry G. Phillips as the County Attorney for DeKalb County. 2026-1239 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:12
  33. 33 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  34. 34 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of August 11, 2026 2026-0704 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:28
  35. 35 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of August 13, 2026 2026-0731 ▶ jump to 92:39
  36. 36 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  37. 37 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Easement Abandonment required as a component of the settlement agreement related to Carolyn Rountree v. DeKalb County, Georgia, Civil Action No. 23cv3901, Superior Court of DeKalb County, as entered on March 12, 2026. 2026-1229 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 93:19
  38. 37 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of August 13, 2026 2026-0731 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 94:54
  39. 38 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  40. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  41. 40 Fire & Rescue Services
  42. 41 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 2 & 6 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Brookhaven to Enter Into a 50-Year Lease Agreement 2026-1246 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 95:13
  43. 42 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 1 & 7 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tucker to Acquire a Portion of Land Lot 214 of Approximately 1200 Square Feet at 4345 Cowan Road for the Sum of $58,000.00 Paid to DeKalb County 2026-1247 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:27
  44. 43 Purchasing & Contracting
  45. 44 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  46. 45 Commission District(s):ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000413 Augmented Procurement Staffing Services (Cooperative Agreement). For use by Purchasing and Contracting to obtain augmented procurement staff. Seeking increase in contract funds and ratification of consent to assignment of contract to National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Inc. effective July 1, 2026. Awarded to National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $800,384.00. 2026-1195 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 98:34
  47. 46 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos: 1386107 and 1386108 Uniforms for DeKalb County Marshal’s Office (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Marshal’s Office to obtain uniforms for personnel. Exercising 2nd renewal option with price increases, through August 31, 2027 and ratifying term increase. Awarded to Galls LLC and Dana Safety Supply Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $340,000.00. 2026-1197 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 100:10
  48. 47 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  49. 48 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Technology Solutions, Products & Services (The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 230105). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain three (3) years of managed security monitoring services for the County's network infrastructure. Awarded to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,755,900.00. 2026-1167 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:19
  50. 49 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Technology Solutions, Products & Services (The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 230105). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain three (3) years of advanced monitoring services for the County’s network infrastructure. Awarded to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $542,487.60. 2026-1172 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 101:32
  51. 50 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  52. 51 Commission District(s): 5 CA - Cooperative Agreement - Open Air Structures with Related Equipment and Services (Sourcewell Contract No. 092325-RMT). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to obtain a viewing platform pavilion. Awarded to Romtec Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $178,450.00. 2026-0915 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 102:22
  53. 52 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 ▶ jump to 103:10
  54. 53 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  55. 54 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1281318 and Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1281319 Sidewalks and Roadways (Multiyear). For use by Public Works - Transportation, Roads and Drainage (R&D), and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain construction services to improve sidewalks, drainage, roads, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and curb and shoulders. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2027. Awarded to Autaco Development, LLC and DAF Concrete, Inc.: Total Amount Not to Exceed: $2,165,000.00. 2026-0767 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:17
  56. 55 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 2000420 Curb Bumping and Street Sweeping (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works-Solid Waste Management & Beautification to obtain curb bumping and street sweeping services throughout County. Exercising 1st renewal option through August 31, 2027. Awarded to Pateco Services, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $120,000.00. 2026-0939 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:50
  57. 56 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2000167 CNG Fueling Station Maintenance & Repairs. For use by Public Works - Solid Waste Management to obtain routine and on-call repair and maintenance services to the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the County. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through November 30, 2027. Awarded to Atlanta Gas Light Company: Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2026-1010 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 106:09
  58. 57 Commission District(s): 3 LB - Invitation No. 2025-167-ITB Seminole Road MSW Landfill 2026 Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Expansion. For use by Public Works - Solid Waste Management to obtain construction services for the expansion of the GCCS at the Seminole Road Landfill. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder: Blue Flame Crew, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $2,397,297.00. 2026-1030 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:24
  59. 58 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 RFQ - Request for Qualifications: 2025-113-RFQ, Design Services for Flat Shoals Parkway (SR 155) Sidewalk from Columbia Drive to Wesley Chapel Road (PI# 0019622). For use by Public Works-Transportation to obtain design services for the addition of 2.1 miles of new sidewalks on both sides of Flat Shoals Parkway to create continuous sidewalks, meet current ADA standards and installation of a protected pedestrian crossing. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $3,210,410.84. 2026-1066 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 109:43
  60. 59 Commission District(s): 5 LB - Invitation No. 2026-058 Application of Herbicides at Pole Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain herbicide and application services at the Pole Bridge Water Treatment Plant. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders: Opterra Solutions, Inc., and Pro Way Turf Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00. 2026-1114 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:51
  61. 60 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Grounds Maintenance Equipment & Related Attachments (Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-KBA). For use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Beautification to obtain six (6) Kubota Mowers (Model No. F2690) with attachments. Awarded to Kubota Tractor Corp., c/o Lashley Tractor Sales: Amount Not To Exceed: $169,375.50. 2026-1117 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:26
  62. 61 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1381109 Design/Build Services for Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Expansion - Phase 3B Project (UV Disinfection System): For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain design services, furnishing, permitting and constructing of UV system. Seeking to increase contract scope of work, funding and performance time. Awarded to Morgan Contracting, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed $394,309.31. 2026-1153 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 113:23
  63. 62 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2026-004 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Repair (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): For use by Departments of Watershed Management (DWM), Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Facilities Management (FM) and Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders: A&S Paving, Inc. and Autaco Development, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $15,850,000.00. 2026-1165 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 114:25
  64. 63 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000222 Roadway Bulk De-Icing (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage which consists of the purchase of de-icing materials to make the sand/salt mixture used to maintain the County’s roadways, parking lots and sidewalks. Seeking an increase in contract funds. Awarded to F.M. Shelton, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $100,000.00. 2026-1168 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 114:33
  65. 64 Commission District(s): ALL Kahua Project Management Information System (PMIS) Governance and Optimization (Purchasing Policy Exemption): For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain advisory consulting services for the implementation, governance and effective delivery of Kahua PMIS. Awarded to SG Contracting Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $400,800.00 2026-1174 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:06
  66. 65 Commission District(s): All LB- Invitation No. 2026-057-ITB Field Verification and Reporting of Public and Private Service Lines (Multi-year). For use by Department of Watershed Management to obtain services to verify and report ingress and egress water line materials. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder: Integrated Construction Management, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,263,625.00. 2026-1187 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 116:18
  67. 66 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  68. 67 Commission District(s): All Districts To Approve the 2026/2027 Agreement with DeKalb County School Nutrition Services for $76,140.00 to Furnish After School Snacks for the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs. 2026-1228 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 117:04
  69. 68 Watershed Management
  70. 69 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 Water Utility Installation for Upcoming City of Dunwoody Project Cost to the County: Not To Exceed $2,894,225 2026-1173 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 117:40
  71. 70 Commission District(s): All United States Geological Survey (USGS) 5-Year Agreement 2026-1183 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 118:22
  72. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  73. 72 Board of Commissioners
  74. 73 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 126:22
  75. 74 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  76. 75 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred 30 days Fail ▶ jump to 148:06
  77. 76 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 ▶ jump to 149:54
  78. 77 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 ▶ jump to 151:46
  79. 78 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  80. 78 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 148:40
  81. 79 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 188:44
  82. 80 Commission District(s): District 3 Budget Amendment to Increase the General Fund for Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs - Sugar Creek Tennis & Golf to Address the Lighting and Retention Wall for the 3rd Tennis Court. An Amount not to exceed $800,000.00 2026-1216 ▶ jump to 188:57
  83. 81 Commission District(s): District 3 Budget Amendment to increase the General Fund for Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs - Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center to Address Required Equipment Improvements. An Amount not to exceed $79,000.00. 2026-1219 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 190:45
  84. 82 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  85. 83 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 16 Pertaining To Regulation Of Sound And For Other Purposes. 2025-0015 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 241:35
  86. 84 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Create an Electric Landscape Maintenance Device Rebate Program, to Encourage Switching from Gas-Powered Landscape Maintenance Devices, and for Other Lawful Purposes. 2025-0017 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 242:36
  87. 85 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 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 243:23
  88. 86 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 Pass ▶ jump to 244:31
  89. 87 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 Pass ▶ jump to 245:10
  90. 88 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 Pass ▶ jump to 245:58
  91. 89 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Urging The Administration Implement The Specific Recommendations Outlined In The DeKalb County Racial Equity Study As Adopted In 2025. 2026-0982 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 249:15
  92. 89 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 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 300:08
  93. 90 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  94. 90 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 301:22
  95. 91 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 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 254:31
  96. 92 Chief Executive Office
  97. 93 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Consent to the sublease and modification of portions of the Kirkwood Mental Health Center, Clifton Springs Mental Health Center and Winn Way Mental Health Center under Contract No. 13-800971 with DeKalb Community Service Board, d.b.a. Claratel Behavioral Health, to Genoa Healthcare LLC for use as pharmacies. 2026-1132 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 255:20
  98. 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A supplemental resolution (i) approving the issuance of the “Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, Georgia Taxable Revenue Bonds (Housing Investment Bond Program) Series 2026” in the aggregate principal amount of $[________], for the purpose of funding the Housing Investment Bond Program and (ii) authorizing the execution and delivery of an Intergovernmental Housing Cooperation Agreement between the County and the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, Georgia. 2026-1214
  99. 95 Finance
  100. 96 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts The renewal of a contract with The Urban League of Greater Atlanta for the operation of the DeKalb County water and sewer customer assistance programs. 2026-1224 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 265:22
  101. 97 Planning and Sustainability
  102. 97 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 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 302:29
  103. 98 Commission District(s): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability to Request that the Board of Commissioners Approve a Resolution for Renewal of the Service Delivery Strategy for DeKalb County, Georgia. 2026-1190 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 270:57
  104. 98 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 311:04
  105. 99 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  106. 100 Commission District(s): All Districts Accept the Funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the FY2026 Local Maintenance and improvement Grant Program, (Supplemental Grant) 2026-1046 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 272:09
  107. 101 Purchasing & Contracting
  108. 101 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A supplemental resolution (i) approving the issuance of the “Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, Georgia Taxable Revenue Bonds (Housing Investment Bond Program) Series 2026” in the aggregate principal amount of $[________], for the purpose of funding the Housing Investment Bond Program and (ii) authorizing the execution and delivery of an Intergovernmental Housing Cooperation Agreement between the County and the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, Georgia. 2026-1214 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 264:38
  109. 102 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  110. 103 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 2000349 Background Screening Services (Annual Contract with Four (4) Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Human Resources & Merit System (HRMS) to obtain pre-employment background screenings. Exercising 1st renewal option through September 30, 2027. Awarded to HR TruCheck, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $689,375.00. 2026-1008 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 273:04
  111. 104 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Related Service (OMNIA Partners Contract No. 4400008468)(Exemption). For use by Fire Rescue to obtain multi-user hardline communication system, handheld gas detector and portable air distribution box. Ratifying previously issued purchase order. Awarded to Safeware, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $215,467.00. 2026-1049 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 273:52
  112. 105 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000518 Emergency Ambulance Services (Multiyear). For use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR) to obtain comprehensive 911 ambulance services. Seeking to revise the contract start date to July 1, 2026, and increase contract term through December 31, 2031, to allow vendor their full performance time period. Awarded to Metro Ambulance Service, Inc. DBA American Medical Response. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-1050 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 274:46
  113. 106 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  114. 107 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 276:17
  115. 108 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000521 Upfitting of Government-owned Emergency Response Vehicles [Multiple Award Schedule, General Service Administration (GSA Contract No. GS-07F-0512T)] (Cooperative Agreement). For use by the Marshal’s Office to outfit ten (10) new vehicles. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to Dana Safety Supply Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $302,400.34. 2026-1144 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 277:06
  116. 109 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  117. 110 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1343032 Software and Ancillary Services (Statewide Contract). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain software licenses and technical support to cover all new and existing Microsoft products utilized by the County. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through August 31, 2029. Awarded to SHI International, Corporation: Amount Not to Exceed: $18,927,592.89. 2026-0989 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 278:21
  118. 111 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1367915 Light Bulbs, Fixtures, Lamps and Ballasts (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM) to obtain light bulbs, fixtures, lamps, and ballasts for upgrades under Health Centers project. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to Summit Lighting Solutions: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,111,163.00. 2026-1121 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 278:29
  119. 112 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 15 to Contract No. 1147259 Elevator, Escalator and Walkway Maintenance and Modernization Services and Related Solutions (Cooperative Agreement). For use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM) to obtain monthly preventative maintenance, inspections, testing and modernization of the County’s elevators and associated equipment at Richardson Health Center and West DeKalb Mental Health Center. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to: KONE, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,248,462.64. 2026-1125 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 280:06
  120. 113 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  121. 114 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No.: 1347014 Geographical Information Systems Enterprise License Agreement (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to obtain the use of proprietary software that allows the County the capability to create publicly accessible GIS Apps/Dashboards/Maps, deploy software, and is fully integrated into other departmental workflows and business systems. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through November 13, 2029. Awarded to: Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $3,900,000.00 2026-0802 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 281:54
  122. 115 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 2000038, 2000039, 2000040, and 2000045; Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000041; and Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2000037 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 American Engineers, Inc., Columbia Engineering & Services Inc., Foresite Group LLC, Jericho Design Group LLC, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., and WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,297,250.00. 2026-0844 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 284:36
  123. 116 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  124. 117 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1280028 SCADA Controls and Instrumentation (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain SCADA software systems management services at water and wastewater treatment plants within the County. Seeking increase the contract funds. Awarded to TESCO Controls, Inc: Amount Not To Exceed: $5,000,000.00 2026-0197 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 285:47
  125. 118 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No.: 2000105 Technology Product Solutions and Related Services (Cooperative Agreement No. 23-6692-01). For use by Fire Rescue to obtain dashcam equipment through the competitively let County / Omnia contract for the purchase of dashcam equipment, related accessories, licensing, and installation for emergency vehicles. Seeking to add the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to the contract and increase the contract funds to purchase dash cam equipment, related accessories, installation, and 5 year license. Awarded to: Carahsoft Technology Corporation: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,580,587.45. 2026-0774 Approved ▶ jump to 286:21
  126. 119 Commission District(s): All RFP-Request for Proposals No. 2025-117-RFP, Design Build Services (DBS) for Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant (SCWTP) Demolition and New Clearwells and High Service Pump Station. For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain design, construction, and commissioning of the new SCWTP. Awarded to Ruby-Collins, Inc.; Amount Not to Exceed $233,810,423.00. 2026-0854 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 286:47
  127. 120 Commission District(s): All Districts CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1301520 On-Call Water and Sewer Services. For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain on-call water and sewer installation, repair, and emergency response services throughout the County. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through June 30, 2027. Awarded to GS Construction, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $18,179,733.15. 2026-0861 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 289:22
  128. 121 Commission District(s): 3,7 RFQ - Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2025-039-RFQ Design Services for Michelle Obama Trail Extension from South River Trail to Flakes Mill Road (PI#0019888). For use by Public Works - Transportation (PW-T) to obtain design services for North Fork Peachtree Creek Trail at Waldrop Road to Flakes Mill Road near Narvie Harris Elementary School. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $4,100,000.00. 2026-0949 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 290:30
  129. 122 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1258006 Stormwater Master Plan. For use by Public-Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) to provide stormwater master planning services. Seeking increase in contract funds, scope of services, and term through June 30, 2028. Awarded to Arcadis US, Inc: Amount Not To Exceed: $2,299,900.00. 2026-1041 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 293:02
  130. 123 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  131. 124 Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 6 To Fund the Operation of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (“CHaRM”), a Recycling Program, with Live Thrive, Inc. Located at 1225 (Rear) Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032, Parcel ID 15-200-02-001. 2026-0974 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 293:12
  132. 125 Commission District(s): Districts 1,3,5,6 and 7 A Resolution to Commit to the Implementation of Park Improvement Projects for the Purpose of , and to Authorize Submission of, Applications for Grant Funds to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP); Lake and Dam Renovation Projects at Exchange Park located at 2775 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Ga 30034, parcel 15 103 01 001, Chapel Hill Park located at 4002 Lehigh Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30034, parcel 15 035 08 005, and Davidson Arabia Nature Preserve located at 7162 South Goddard Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038, parcel 16 143 01 004 and Pleasantdale Park Improvement Project located at 3650 Pleasantdale Road, Doraville, GA 30340, parcel 16,143 01 013. 2026-1175 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 293:45
  133. 126 Commission District(s): Districts 4 & 6 A Resolution to Commit to the Implementation of an Outdoor Recreation Project for the Purpose of, and to Authorize the Submission of an Application for an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for Improvements to Tobie Grant Park Located at 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079, parcel 18 046 01 049. 2026-1179 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 297:36
  134. 127 Solicitor - State Court
  135. 128 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Will Be Impacted The Solicitor-General’s Office Request to Assume the Lease for the Vacant Office Space at 160 Clairemont from the District Attorney’s Office as of September 1, 2026. the Cost will be Approximately $106,000 for the Remainder of 2026. 2026-1211 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 298:25
  136. 129 Watershed Management
  137. 130 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with PPF AMLI 750 Commerce Drive, LLC with a Contribution of $168,500. 2026-1180 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 299:02
  138. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  139. 132 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  140. 133 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.