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July 14, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 147 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 0:47
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, Terry G. Phillips, Interim County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 12:36
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 40:34
  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. 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
  7. 6 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.
  8. D. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING ▶ jump to 75:55
  9. 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.
  10. 9 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  11. 10 Planning & Sustainability
  12. 11 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 7 Application of Optimal Consulting, LLC to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow residential homes. 2026-0443 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 93:18
  13. E. APPEALS
  14. 13 NONE
  15. 14 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  16. 15 Chief Executive Office
  17. 15 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 7 Application of Optimal Consulting, LLC to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow residential homes. 2026-0443 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 193:00
  18. 16 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts ​​Record the Reappoint Ms. Catharine Tipton to Post 1 of the Animal Services Advisory Board 2026-1126 Read into the record ▶ jump to 94:11
  19. 16 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 7 Application of Optimal Consulting, LLC to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow residential homes. 2026-0443 Denied Pass ▶ jump to 194:01
  20. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts ​​Record the Reappointment of Ms. Sonali Saindane to Post 6 of the Animal Services Advisory Board 2026-1131 Read into the record ▶ jump to 94:37
  21. F. APPOINTMENTS
  22. 19 Chief Executive Office
  23. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. LeRoy Reese, Ph.D., to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Community Service Board. 2026-0923 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:31
  24. 21 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Lynette Wilson-Phillips, MD, to Post 5 of the DeKalb County Community Service Board. 2026-0924 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 97:10
  25. 22 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Kendra Price to Post 4 of the DeKalb County Community Service Board. 2026-0925 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 97:37
  26. 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 97:45
  27. 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 98:08
  28. 25 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Angela Chambliss to Post 3 of the DeKalb County Board of Family and Children Services. 2026-1129 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 98:11
  29. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ronald Mangum to Post 7 of the DeKalb County Board of Family and Children Services. 2026-1130 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 98:47
  30. 27 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Nicole Jennings to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Airport Advisory Board. 2026-1135 Read into the record ▶ jump to 95:52
  31. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  32. 29 Airport
  33. 30 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Marvin Solomiany. There is no cost to the County. 2026-1115 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:14
  34. 31 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  35. 32 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Reallocation of $714,810 from District 2 Capital Reserves for Improvements at Mason Mill Park. 2026-1143 ▶ jump to 99:33
  36. 33 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  37. 34 Commission District(s): District 5 & Super District 7 To Appropriate $500,000 from District 5 Reserve for Appropriation ($250,000) and ARP Interest ($250,000) to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund for Improvements to the Lithonia Pool Facility 2026-1094 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:38
  38. 35 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  39. 36 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of July 7, 2026 2026-0702 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:56
  40. 37 Human Services
  41. 37 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Reallocation of $714,810 from District 2 Capital Reserves for Improvements at Mason Mill Park. 2026-1143 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 102:29
  42. 38 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of $2,500 for nutrition education from Atlanta Regional Commission Lifelong Communities Mini-Grant project 2026-1042 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:08
  43. 39 Juvenile Court
  44. 40 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of $66,412 FY 27 Accountability Court Operating Grant for DeKalb County Juvenile Drug and Mental Health Court 2026-1062 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:23
  45. 41 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of the $95,107 FY27 Accountability Court Operating Grant for the DeKalb County Family Treatment Court 2026-1064 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:39
  46. 42 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of the $69,680 2025 Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust (GOCAT) Grant 2026-1065 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:54
  47. 43 Commission District(s): Commission Districts (s): All Districts Approval to Accept the FY26 Grant Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Juvenile Incentive Grant for Juvenile Court’s Commitment Alternative Program (CAP) in the amount of $500,000 2026-1120 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 101:55
  48. 44 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  49. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  50. 46 Chief Executive Office
  51. 47 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 107:21
  52. 48 Planning and Sustainability
  53. 49 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS. Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for acceptance of the Livable Centers Initiative Grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission in total amount of $200,000 for the Candler Road/Flat Shoals Parkway LCI Master Plan Full Update, with a Local Match of $50,000 required. 2026-1033 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 108:49
  54. 50 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  55. 50 Walk-on Items
  56. 51 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 109:25
  57. 52 Purchasing & Contracting
  58. 53 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  59. 54 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 109:36
  60. 55 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 with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 110:16
  61. 56 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 111:48
  62. 57 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  63. 58 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1384497 Chiller Inspection, Repair, and Preventative Maintenance Service (2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM) to obtain inspection, repair and preventative maintenance services for County chillers. Exercising 2nd renewal option through July 31, 2027. Awarded to Daikin Applied Americas: Amount Not To Exceed: $400,000.00. 2026-0899 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:00
  64. 59 Commission District(s): ALL Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000195 Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Parts, Equipment, Materials, and Related Services (Cooperative Agreement) (Multi-year with 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Watershed Management (DWM), Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Police Services (PS), Property Appraisal & Assessment, Fire Rescue (FR), Sanitation, Beautification (PWB), DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Voter Registration and Elections (VRE), and Fleet Management. Seeking to add E911 and Animal Services as users to the contract and increase contract funds. Awarded to W. W. Grainger, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $2,105,000.00. 2026-1006 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:41
  65. 60 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2026-006 Constituent Financial Empowerment Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract with One (1) Option to Renew). For use by the Office of the CEO to obtain homeownership counseling, financial literacy and credit counseling, for County residents and small businesses. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Operation HOPE, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $929,460.00. 2026-1070 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 114:22
  66. 60 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS. Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for acceptance of the Livable Centers Initiative Grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission in total amount of $200,000 for the Candler Road/Flat Shoals Parkway LCI Master Plan Full Update, with a Local Match of $50,000 required. 2026-1033 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 115:39
  67. 61 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  68. 61 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS. Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for acceptance of the Livable Centers Initiative Grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission in total amount of $200,000 for the Candler Road/Flat Shoals Parkway LCI Master Plan Full Update, with a Local Match of $50,000 required. 2026-1033 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 116:36
  69. 62 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 116:54
  70. 63 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
  71. 64 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1350451 Traffic Paint (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage to obtain traffic paint. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through October 31, 2027. Awarded to Allstates Coatings Company: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $80,000.00. 2026-1096 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 122:15
  72. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  73. 66 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  74. 67 Commission District(s): All Districts A Request for the Director of Planning & Sustainability to amend the DeKalb County Nuisance Ordinance to Add a Closure of Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance Chapter. 2024-1237 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 122:26
  75. 68 Commission District(s): All Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, As Revised 1988, Chapter 18, Article III, Property Maintenance to Establish Minimum Standards for Vacant Property, Require Property Owners to Apply for a Board-up Permit, and for Other Purposes. 2024-1239 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 125:54
  76. 69 Commission District(s): All Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 22, Article IV to Address Illegal Scrap Tire Dumping by Revising Sections 22-63, 22-66, 22-67, 22-68, and 22-69, and for other purposes. 2025-0683 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 130:40
  77. 70 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  78. 71 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 130:52
  79. 72 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 133:36
  80. 73 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  81. 74 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 ▶ jump to 134:15
  82. 75 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  83. 75 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 121:27
  84. 76 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 136:51
  85. 77 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Request an Allocation Split Evenly Across All Commission Districts To Support A Countywide Independent, Third-Party Health And Environmental Study Of Data Centers And Their Possible Impact On The County Not To Exceed $150,000. 2026-0245 Denied Fail ▶ jump to 152:40
  86. 78 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 ▶ jump to 156:50
  87. 79 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  88. 80 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 with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 157:39
  89. 81 Chief Executive Office
  90. 82 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A 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 not to exceed $25,000,000, 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. 2026-1043 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 165:06
  91. 83 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A resolution authorizing the initial implementation of the DeKalb County Housing Investment Bond Program by approving the creation and implementation of the Multifamily Acquisition Fund, DeKalb Housing Catalyst Multifamily Gap Financing Program, DeKalb HomeStart Down Payment Assistance Program, DeKalb BrighterHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, Revive DeKalb Multifamily Blight Redevelopment Program, the Transitional Housing and Homelessness Program, and Housing Capacity Seed Fund Program (collectively, the “HIB Initial Programs”). The resolution further approves the initial allocation of Affordable Housing Fund resources to support these initiatives; authorizes delegated approval authority, where applicable, to the Primary Program Administrator and designated Sub-Program Administrators for administration and project approvals consistent with adopted guidelines regarding the HIB Initial Programs; and authorizes initial expenditures from the Affordable Housing Fund to support operational capacity, systems development, technical services, legal services, advisory services, and homelessness services necessary to advance affordable housing production, preservation, neighborhood stabilization, and homelessness response efforts throughout DeKalb County. 2026-1044 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 170:39
  92. 84 Community Development
  93. 85 Commission District(s): All Update to the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs, including the 2026 Annual Action Plan - Federally Funded, No Cost to the County 2026-0948 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 174:44
  94. 86 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 To declare 26 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. 2026-1023 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 179:18
  95. 87 Commission District(s): All Districts HUD Urban County Cooperation Agreement Requalification January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029 2026-1051 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 179:59
  96. 88 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  97. 89 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution of the DeKalb County Governing Authority Regarding the Charter Review Commission’s Report and Recommended Changes to the Organizational Act 2025-1577 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 183:11
  98. 90 Human Services
  99. 90 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Request an Allocation Split Evenly Across All Commission Districts To Support A Countywide Independent, Third-Party Health And Environmental Study Of Data Centers And Their Possible Impact On The County Not To Exceed $150,000. 2026-0245 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 154:32
  100. 91 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission for DeKalb Senior Services for SFY 2027 2026-1024 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 183:53
  101. 92 Public Works - Transportation
  102. 93 Commission District(s): 4 & 6 To Allocate $500,000.00 of Category B3 - Bicycle Paths/Lanes/Multi-use Trails1 SPLOST II Funding for the Laredo Drive Bicycle Facility 2026-1022 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 184:36
  103. 94 Purchasing & Contracting
  104. 95 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  105. 96 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1150081 Jcats DeKalb License & Support (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain licenses and support services of Jcats (Justice Case Activity Tracking System) software for the County. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2029. Awarded to Canyon Solutions, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $233,178.75. 2026-0937 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 184:45
  106. 97 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Information Technology Category Services (General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract No. GS-35F-0119W). For use by Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain license subscriptions for all Red Hat Ansible products utilized throughout the County. Awarded to Emergent, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $204,907.00. 2026-0945 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 186:03
  107. 98 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos. 1384963, 1384581 and 1384955 On Call Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (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 provide on-call HVAC services. Exercising 2nd renewal option through July 31, 2027 and authorizing a Consent to Assignment of Contract 1384955 to Maxair Mechanical, LLC. Awarded to B& W Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Mann Mechanical Company. LLC and Galgon HVAC Mechanical Services, Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,440,000.00. 2026-0953 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:16
  108. 99 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 188:23
  109. 100 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1254433 Secured Signing Enterprise Plan (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain digital signature solution services for the County. Ratifying a previously provided contract term increase and seeking increase in contract funds and term through July 12, 2029. Awarded to Secured Signing, Ltd. Amount Not To Exceed: $105,940.00. 2026-0998 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 189:28
  110. 101 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000149 Fuelmaster Software and Hardware Upgrade (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain maintenance and upgrade services to the existing Fuelmaster System. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2030. Awarded to Syntech Systems, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $532,572.00. 2026-1000 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 190:38
  111. 102 Commission District(s): 5 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000789 On Call Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (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 provide on-call HVAC services. Seeking to add Human Services to the contract and increase contract funds and scope to repair and/or replace condenser units at Lou Walker Senior Center. Awarded to Maxair Mechanical, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $70,000.00. 2026-1061 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 191:44
  112. 103 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  113. 104 Commission District(s): 2 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1367184 Sports Lighting Solutions with Related Technology, Equipment, and Services (Cooperative Agreement). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain LED sports lighting. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to Musco Sports Lighting LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $270,000.00. 2026-0800 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 270:36
  114. 105 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 271:40
  115. 106 Commission District(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000464 Court Construction and Maintenance (Cooperative Agreement). For use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to obtain as needed court construction and maintenance. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through June 12, 2027. Awarded to Signature Tennis Courts, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $137,600.00. 2026-0843
  116. 107 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 CA - Cooperative Agreement - Playground, Water Play, and Aquatic Equipment, Site Amenities, and Outdoor Fitness Equipment with Related Accessories and Services (Sourcewell Contract No. 101625-LSI). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to replace the Frazier Rowe Park playground. Awarded to Landscape Structures Inc: Amount Not To Exceed: $295,533.60. 2026-0856 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 272:04
  117. 108 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement - General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule (GSA Contract No. GS-35F-0124U). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to obtain recreation management software. Awarded to CivicPlus LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $112,890.01. 2026-0900 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 272:41
  118. 109 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 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. Seeking increase in term through September 28, 2026. Awarded to In The Door, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-1015 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 273:49
  119. 110 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  120. 111 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 275:26
  121. 112 Commission District(s): All RFQ - Request for Qualifications No. 2025-085-RFQ Design Services for Traffic Signal Operations and Technology Improvements in DeKalb County - PI # 0019786. For use by Public Works - Transportation (PWT) to obtain Engineering Design Services for traffic signal operations and technology improvement in DeKalb County. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: KCI Technologies, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $636,250.24. 2026-0524 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 277:38
  122. 113 Commission District(s): Districts 1 & 7 RFQ - Request for Qualifications No. 2025-045-RFQ Rebid Design Services for CR 5182/ Pleasantdale Road from I-85 to Tucker Norcross Road - PI # 0019623. For use by Public Works -Transportation (PW-T) to obtain Engineering Design Services for CR 5182/Pleasantdale Road. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,353,614.09. 2026-0581 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 279:15
  123. 114 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1301526 On-Call Water and Sewer (Multiyear Contract With 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain on-call services for the installation and repair of various sizes of water and sewer pipes. Seeking increase in contract funds and scope of work. Awarded to Ruby-Collins, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $21,023,442.00. 2026-0644 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 279:27
  124. 115 Commission District(s): All EM - Right-of-Way Mowing & Maintenance Services (Emergency). For use by Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification to obtain emergency right-of-way mowing & maintenance services. Ratifying an emergency stop/gap purchase. Awarded to Russell Landscaping, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $123,930.00. 2026-0676 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 280:02
  125. 116 Commission District(s): Districts 2 & 6 LB - Invitation No. 2025-110-ITB North Decatur Rd. at Ridgewood Drive Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (180 Days). For use by Public Works - Transportation to install a pedestrian hybrid beacon/crosswalk and two school zone flashing beacons. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder: GTG Traffic Signals, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $110,335.00. 2026-0680 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 280:31
  126. 117 Commission District(s): District 4, 6 & 7 LB - Invitation No. 2025-108-ITB Stephenson Road & Valley Brook Road Traffic Signals (180 Days). For use by Public Works - Transportation to obtain construction services to install two (2) new traffic signals at the intersection of Valley Brook Road at Hollywood Drive. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder: R. J. Haynie and Associates, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $441,244.00. 2026-0821 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 281:24
  127. 118 Commission District(s): 3, 4, 5 & 7 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2000470 North Decatur Road at Parkdale Traffic Signal Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (270 Days). For use by Public Works - Transportation to obtain construction services for the installation of a new traffic signal, a pedestrian hybrid beacon, and ADA compliant concrete ramps. Seeking term increase through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Reedwick LLC. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2026-0845 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 284:38
  128. 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 285:03
  129. 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 286:33
  130. 121 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 CO - Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. 13-902684 Construction Management (CM) Services for Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (SFAWTP) Expansion - Phase II. For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain CM services. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Tetra Tech, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $654,042.00 2026-0874 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 286:44
  131. 122 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 2000358 Herbicide Growth Regulator Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works-Sanitation to obtain Herbicide & Growth Regulator services throughout the County. Exercising 1st renewal option through July 31, 2027. Awarded to American Eagle, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $176,796.80.​ 2026-0884 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 287:32
  132. 123 Commission District(s): 1,3,6,7 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000057 Indefinite Quantity Construction Services (Statewide Contract (SWC)) No. 99999-SPD-S20200901-00023. For use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain rehabilitation and painting services for storage tanks. Seeking increase in contract funds to repair and repaint three (3) additional storage tanks. Awarded to Lichty Commercial Construction, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $2,947,894.72. 2026-0888 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 288:01
  133. 124 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 2000451, 2000452, 2000453, 2000454, and 2000455 Filters (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Exercising 1st renewal option through September 30, 2027. Awarded to O’Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Stores Co., Inc., dba Advance Auto Parts, Tidewater Fleet Supply LLC., dba TNT Parts, Inc., Parts Authority LLC., and Cummins, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $450,000.00. 2026-0919 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 289:51
  134. 125 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 2000447, 2000449, and 2000450 Lubricants (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Exercising 1st renewal option through September 30, 2027. Awarded to Dilmar Oil Co., The McPherson Companies and Lubrication Engineers, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $820,000.00. 2026-0922 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 290:15
  135. 126 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 with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 291:41
  136. 127 Commission District(s): 3, 6 RFQ - Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 23-500646, Design Services for South River Trail Phase VI (PI#0017809). For use by Public Works - Transportation (PW-T) to obtain design services for South River Trail Phase VI from near Boulder Walk Drive and Intrenchment Creek to Crestdale Circle. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $3,347,105.71 2026-0950 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 293:25
  137. 128 Commission District(s): 3,6 RFQ - Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2025-038-RFQ Design Services for North Fork Peachtree Creek Trail from Fisher Trail to Chamblee Tucker Road (PI#0020668). For use by Public Works - Transportation (PW-T) to obtain design services for North Fork Peachtree Creek Trail. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,085,164.93. 2026-0951 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 296:59
  138. 129 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Firefighting Apparatus & Fire Service Vehicles (Sourcewell Contract No. 082025-SUT). For use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by the Department of Fire & Rescue (FR) to obtain one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty Mid-Mount Aerial Platform Truck (Model No. SPH100). Awarded to The Sutphen Corporation: Amount Not To Exceed: $2,439,812.95. 2026-0955 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 297:07
  139. 130 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000212-0005 Public Mass Transit Vehicles and Related Options, Equipment, and Accessories. For use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by the Department of Human Services to obtain one (1) Starcraft Allstar 28-foot Light Transit Vehicle. Awarded to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $138,916.13. 2026-0976 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 297:46
  140. 131 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos. 2000028 and 2000029 Anti-freeze (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works-Fleet Management to obtain anti-freeze for various types of vehicles and equipment within the County. Exercising 2nd renewal option through September 30, 2027, and seeking consent to assignment. Awarded to Napa Auto Parts and Taylor Enterprises, Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $108,000.00. 2026-0986 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 298:22
  141. 132 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Class 4-8 Chassis and Cabs with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services (Sourcewell Contract No. 032824-KTC). For use by Public Works-Fleet Management to obtain two (2) Kenworth Roll Back Wrecker Trucks (Model No. T280), and one (1) GMDC100 Charger. Awarded to Kenworth Truck Company, dba MHC Kenworth Atlanta: Amount Not To Exceed: $784,165.18. 2026-0994 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 301:10
  142. 133 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  143. 134 Commission District(s): All Districts EcoAddendum Greenspace Restoration Cohort (Stewardship Invasive Removal Training Program); total donation value is $33,884.00. 2026-0901 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:44
  144. 135 Commission District(s): All Districts To approve an agreement between How Big Is Your Dream, Foundation, Inc and DeKalb County for $135,000.00 to conduct youth workshops with music, arts, diversity, and equity at Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center. The program will take place from April 6, 2026 to December 31, 2026. 2026-1012 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:36
  145. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  146. 137 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  147. 138 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.