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June 9, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 159 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 52:21
  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 62:08
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 87:05
  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. 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.
  8. D. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING ▶ jump to 119:37
  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 Finance
  11. 9 Brenda Pace- 2727Glenvalley Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032; Ceola Starling- 2536 Mellivillage Ave Decatur, Georgia 30032; Pat Culp- 3577 Bouldercrest Road Ellenwood, Georgia 30294; Beverly Dabney- (No Address); Jan Dunaway- 4672 Fellswood Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083; Donna Prist-Brown- 5959 Fairing Drop Stonecrest, Georgia 30038; Joan Monroe- 5499 Woodsong Trace Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087; Stephen Binney- 1083 Seville Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021, Cheryl Callaway- 2536 Mellville Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032, Debonah Alex-Saunders- 2504 Mellville Decatur, Georgia 30032; Keyana Jones Moore- (No Address)
  12. 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 146:12
  13. 11 Planning & Sustainability
  14. 12 Commission District(s): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to hold a public hearing to consider and review whether to extend a moratorium on Data Centers in DeKalb County. 2026-0857 Approved Fail ▶ jump to 203:33
  15. 13 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  16. 13 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 first reading, deferred for second reading
  17. 14 Watershed Management
  18. 15 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Partial Easement Abandonment - Repose Drive 2026-0778 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 210:12
  19. E. APPEALS
  20. 17 NONE
  21. 17 Commission District(s): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to hold a public hearing to consider and review whether to extend a moratorium on Data Centers in DeKalb County. 2026-0857 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 204:22
  22. F. APPOINTMENTS
  23. 19 Chief Executive Office
  24. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Deborah Jackson to Post 3 of the DeKalb County Community Service Board. 2026-0975 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 212:06
  25. 21 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Jeremy Cole, Ph.D., to Post 9 of the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority 2026-0756 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 212:25
  26. 22 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts ​​Appoint Mr. Jerome Edmondson to Post 3 of the DeKalb County Housing Authority 2026-0757 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 213:05
  27. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  28. 24 Airport
  29. 25 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Marvin Royster 2026-0947 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 213:25
  30. 26 Board of Commissioners
  31. 27 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the June 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026-0969 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 213:48
  32. 28 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  33. 29 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $50,000 of ARPI Funding to Atlanta Humane Society to Support Mobile Vet Services in DeKalb County 2026-0946 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 213:55
  34. 30 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $3885.00 from District 2 Capital Reserves for Due Diligence for Potential Park Property Acquisition 2026-0967 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 214:11
  35. 31 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  36. 32 Commission District(s): District 4 Transfer of $40,000.00 from District 4 2026 Reserve for Appropriation discretionary funds to Community Development for The Lived Experience Training Academy (LETA) an inclusive professional development program for individuals integrating into the day center placement. 2026-0920 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 214:27
  37. 33 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  38. 34 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate $9,850 of the D6 Reserve for Appropriations to EcoAddendum for Kudzu Removal and Naturalist Walks. 2026-0981 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 214:48
  39. 35 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  40. 36 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of May 26, 2026 2026-0698 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 215:07
  41. 37 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of May 28, 2026 2026-0730 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 215:16
  42. 38 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of May 21, 2026. 2026-0963 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 215:26
  43. 39 District Attorney
  44. 40 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of Additional Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant Funding to District Attorney’s Office; $373,291, no match required. 2026-0970 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 215:34
  45. 41 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of DeKalb County’s allocation of $407,071, no required match, under the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2026-0971 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 215:50
  46. 42 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant of $20,571 with no match required 2026-0972 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 216:07
  47. 43 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant of $16,429 with no match required 2026-0973 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 216:22
  48. 44 Medical Examiner
  49. 45 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Grant Funds in the amount of $44,840 from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), through the Georgia Department of Public Health (GA-DPH) for the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office (DCMEO) 2026-0929 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 216:36
  50. 46 Public Safety
  51. 47 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Amend the Previously Approved GY2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant in Amounts Not to Exceed $382,606.81. 2026-0956 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 218:00
  52. 48 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  53. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  54. 50 Board of Commissioners
  55. 51 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts The Board of Commissioners nominates and elects Voting Delegates to Represent DeKalb County in External Association and Organizational Matters. 2026-0984 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 219:59
  56. 52 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  57. 53 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 237:46
  58. 54 Police Services
  59. 55 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Acceptance of Federal Forfeiture Property - Police Services 2026-0957 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 237:58
  60. 56 Purchasing & Contracting
  61. 57 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  62. 58 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement - Bus and other Transportation Vehicles Parts and Service (The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract 260205). For use by Police Services (PS) to obtain equipment installation service for vehicles. Awarded to Monster Customs LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $156,000.00. 2026-0823 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 238:20
  63. 59 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Technology Solutions, Products, & Services (The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract 230105). For use by Police Services (PS) to obtain 160 Toughbook’s and docking stations for police vehicles. Awarded to ProLogicITS: Amount Not To Exceed: $636,000.00. 2026-0829 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 238:42
  64. 60 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1349075 Cloud Solutions and Services (Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-T20190814-0001). For use by Police Services (PS) and Animal Enforcement Services (AES) for OpenGov software supporting management of license and permitting functions. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through September 30, 2029. Awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp.: Amount Not To Exceed $384,161.62. 2026-0897 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 239:03
  65. 61 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000023 DeKalb County E-911 Call Handling System. For use by E911 Communications (e911) to obtain Emergency Call Handling System. Seeking increase in contract scope and funds. Awarded to AT&T Enterprises, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,219,732.00. 2026-0898 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 240:39
  66. 62 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  67. 63 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 with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 241:23
  68. 64 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  69. 65 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 2025-073 Card Access (Keyscan) Installation, Maintenance and Repair Services (Annual Contract with 2 options to Renew). For use by Facilities Management (FM), Public Works - Roads & Drainage, Police Services, Public Works - Sanitation, Department of Watershed Management, Fire Rescue Services, and Marshal’s Office to obtain installation, maintenance, and repair of all card access points at County facilities. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Southeastern Security Professionals, LLC and Georgia Entry Solutions: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $858,000.00. 2026-0689 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 315:28
  70. 66 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1330298 and 1330301 On Call Electrical Services (Annual Contract -with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Facilities Management (FM) and Fire Rescue (FR) to obtain inspections, maintenance repairs, and installations of electrical systems, components, and equipment. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2026 and ratifying previous term increase. Awarded to GC&E Systems Group, LLC and Electrical Contractor Inc: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $430,000.00. 2026-0791 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 316:11
  71. 67 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000208-0014 Management Consulting Services. For use by the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) to obtain consulting services for the Application Portfolio Rationalization Project. Awarded to Gartner, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $183,000.00. 2026-0858 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 316:52
  72. 68 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1255805 Avolve Software Corporation SAAS ProjectDox Electronic Plan Review (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to be used by the Department of Planning & Sustainability (P&S) to obtain the two (2) year purchase of ProjectDox Software. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through August 8, 2028. Awarded to Avolve Software Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $268,704.00. 2026-0869 ▶ jump to 317:20
  73. 69 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1385069 DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Courtroom 2 Buildout (270 Days). For use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM) to obtain construction services for the buildout of Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Diversified Construction of Georgia: Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2026-0894 ▶ jump to 318:02
  74. 70 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  75. 71 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. CPA 1349718 In-Home Services for Seniors and Their Caregiver. For use by the Department of Human Services to obtain in home services for seniors who need assistance for their daily living. Seeking increase to contract funds and term through December 31, 2027. Awarded to Trusted Hands Senior Care, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $1,200,000.00. 2026-0493 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 320:26
  76. 72 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-050 On-Call Services for Small Area Planning (Five (5) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Planning and Sustainability (P&S) to obtain as needed an on-call pool of planning and engineering firms for planning services. Recommending award to the eight (8) highest scoring proposers: Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC; Kimley-Horn, Inc.; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; The Collaborative, Inc.; Pond & Company; NEOO Development, LLC; Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc.; Geographic Technologies Group, Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,250,000.00 2026-0595 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 321:03
  77. 73 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 2025-165-ITB Memorial Drive Corridor Branding Sign Fabrication & Gateway Feature implementation (One-Time Buy). For use by Community Development to obtain fabrication, installation and implementation of signage and banners along Memorial Drive. Recommend award to the sole bidder who is responsive and responsible: Landjack LLC, DBA Fastsigns: Amount Not To Exceed: $143,624.28. 2026-0777 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 321:52
  78. 74 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 322:23
  79. 75 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 322:59
  80. 75 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1255805 Avolve Software Corporation SAAS ProjectDox Electronic Plan Review (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to be used by the Department of Planning & Sustainability (P&S) to obtain the two (2) year purchase of ProjectDox Software. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through August 8, 2028. Awarded to Avolve Software Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $268,704.00. 2026-0869 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 319:13
  81. 76 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000011 Pool Renovations at NH Scott Park (Multiyear). For use by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to obtain renovation services of the pool and pool site. Seeking increase in contract tenn through December 31, 2026 and ratifying previous term increase. Awarded to Summit Properties and Development Co. LLC. Contract Tenn Increase Only. 2026-0864 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 324:50
  82. 76 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1385069 DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Courtroom 2 Buildout (270 Days). For use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM) to obtain construction services for the buildout of Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Diversified Construction of Georgia: Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2026-0894 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 320:09
  83. 77 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  84. 78 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-111-ITB Sanitary Sewer Stream Crossing Inspection (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain inspection and assessments of sewer stream crossings. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: RK Reeves & Associates, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $697,000.00. 2026-0119 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 325:05
  85. 79 Commission District(s): 4 & 2 CA - Cooperative Agreement - Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies and Related Products and Services (OMNIA Partners Contract No. 16154). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain construction services for renovations and installations at Roadhaven Warehouse and painting at the Scott Candler Plant. Awarded to The Home Depot, Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,166,690.27. 2026-0312 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 325:45
  86. 80 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1325127, Change Order No. 5 to Contract No.: 1325124 and Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1325126 Landscape Maintenance Services for Public Grounds (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Facilities Management (FM), Public Works - Sanitation (SAN) and Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain landscape maintenance services for the County’s public grounds. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Artscape, Inc., The Simmons Group, and Let Us Love Your Lawn. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $867,010.00. 2026-0691 ▶ jump to 326:25
  87. 81 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. 1124403 Teledyne ISCO Training and Support, Equipment, Software and Licenses, Parts and Related System Components for Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to install and maintain equipment related to Consent Decree requirements. Seeking contract term increase through December 31, 2026 and ratification of previously provided contract term increase. Awarded to Teledyne ISCO, a business unit of Teledyne Instruments, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-0799 ▶ jump to 327:17
  88. 82 Commission District(s): All RFP-Request for Proposals No. 2025-154-RFP Construction Management Services for Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Expansion - Phase 3A, 3C, and 3D Projects (Multi-year contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to provide pre-construction services, construction inspection and other field services. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Arcadis U.S., Inc.: Total Amount Not to Exceed: $20,583,045.01. 2026-0822 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 330:31
  89. 83 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000430 Roll Off and Compactor Service and Repair. For use by Public Works-Sanitation to obtain repair and maintenance services to roll-off containers and self-contained trash compactors throughout the County. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to CAR Industries of GA II, LLC, dba Container Repair Services. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2026-0837 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 331:53
  90. 84 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 2000332, 2000333, 2000334, 2000335, 2000336, and 2000337 Purchase of Tires including Recapping & Repair (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Exercising 1st renewal option through July 31, 2027. Awarded to Action Tire Co., Atlanta Commercial Tire, Best Drive Tire, LLC., J&R Tire, Inc., Southern Tire Mart, LLC, and Nextire Commercial, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,640,000.00. 2026-0838 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 331:59
  91. 85 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 200359, 2000360, 2000361, 2000362, 2000363, 2000364, 2000365, 2000367, 2000368, 2000369, 2000370, 2000371, 2000372, 2000373, 2000374, 2000375, 2000376, 2000377, 2000378, 2000379, 2000380, 2000381, 2000382, 2000383, 2000384, 2000385, 2000386, 2000387, 2000388, 2000389, 2000390, 2000391, 2000392, 2000393, 2000394, 2000395, 2000396, 2000397, 2000398 and 2000410 Repair of Equipment: All Automobiles, On-the-Road, Off-the-Road, Vehicles, Motorcycles, Trucks, Trailers & Motorized Equipment (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Exercising 1st renewal option through July 31, 2027. Awarded to forty (40) vendors (list below). Total Amount Not To Exceed: $7,550,000.00. 2026-0863 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 333:42
  92. 86 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract Nos.: 1252356 and 1324813 Disaster Recovery and Sewage Cleaning Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Facilities Management (FM) to obtain disaster recovery cleaning services of water and sewage. Seeking to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Belfor USA Group and Wilpro Enterprises, Inc. dba Servpro: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,100,000.00 2026-0902 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 334:35
  93. 87 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-070 Indefinite Quantities Water, Sewer, and Emergency (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to provide means for water and sewer infrastructure repairs, replacements, and unforeseen malfunction responses. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: Georgia Sewer and Storm, LLC; GS Construction, Inc.; Insituform Technologies, LLC; Ruby-Collins, Inc.; SAK Construction, LLC; and SD & C, Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $325,572,028.52 2026-0927 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 336:37
  94. 87 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1325127, Change Order No. 5 to Contract No.: 1325124 and Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1325126 Landscape Maintenance Services for Public Grounds (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Facilities Management (FM), Public Works - Sanitation (SAN) and Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain landscape maintenance services for the County’s public grounds. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Artscape, Inc., The Simmons Group, and Let Us Love Your Lawn. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $867,010.00. 2026-0691 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:38
  95. 88 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  96. 88 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. 1124403 Teledyne ISCO Training and Support, Equipment, Software and Licenses, Parts and Related System Components for Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to install and maintain equipment related to Consent Decree requirements. Seeking contract term increase through December 31, 2026 and ratification of previously provided contract term increase. Awarded to Teledyne ISCO, a business unit of Teledyne Instruments, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-0799 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 329:06
  97. 89 Commission District(s): All Approval of Park Pride, Inc. Contract 2026 2026-0940 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 337:08
  98. 90 Watershed Management
  99. 91 Commission District(s): ALL City of Atlanta CIP Payment (Various Quarters 2021-2023 - 1st Quarter 2026) Cost: $29,800,874.87 2026-0867 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 338:02
  100. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  101. 93 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  102. 94 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 339:08
  103. 95 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 341:08
  104. 96 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 342:26
  105. 97 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  106. 98 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 343:23
  107. 99 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 345:16
  108. 100 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  109. 101 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 346:35
  110. 102 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  111. 103 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 348:40
  112. 104 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 349:39
  113. 105 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 350:37
  114. 106 Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution to Enhance Environmental Equity and Sanitation Practices in DeKalb County 2025-1787 Deferred with a stop ▶ jump to 350:52
  115. 107 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Adjusting All DeKalb County Tire Tip Fees to $1.00 2026-0744 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 352:02
  116. 108 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 354:22
  117. 109 Chief Executive Office
  118. 110 Commission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget and Appropriate Capital Funding for Various Items. 2026-0860 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 355:02
  119. 111 Fire & Rescue Services
  120. 112 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 4,5,6, & 7 Fire Stations 16 & 27 Street Lighting Lease Agreement 2026-0903 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 355:39
  121. 113 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  122. 114 Commission District(s): All Districts Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Increase 2026-0587 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 355:48
  123. 115 Public Works - Sanitation
  124. 116 Commission District(s): All Districts Adopt the attached fee schedule for the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) for Residential and Commercial Collection and Disposal, and Landfill, Transfer Station, and Crematory Tipping Fees 2026-0930 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 357:45
  125. 117 Public Works - Transportation
  126. 118 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 Indication of Roundabout Support at SR 8/Ponce De Leon Ave. NE at East Lake Road NE and SR 8/Ponce De Leon Ave. NE at W. Ponce De Leon Ave./N. Parkwood Rd. (GDOT PI No. 0015682) 2026-0891 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 357:52
  127. 119 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Indication of Roundabout Support at SR 155/Clairmont Road and Rosecliff Drive (GDOT PI 0015956) 2026-0895 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 358:52
  128. 120 Purchasing & Contracting
  129. 121 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  130. 122 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000432 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Purchase, Repair, & Maintenance (Annual Contract with 4 Options To Renew): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue Services (FR). This contract consists of the purchase, repair, maintenance, and management of the County’s SCBA equipment. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through October 30, 2026. Awarded to: MES Service Company, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $80,000.00. 2026-0303 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 359:03
  131. 123 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1210840 Inspection, Care, Maintenance and Cleaning of Personal Protective Equipment (Multiyear). For use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR), to obtain inspection, care, maintenance and cleaning of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ratifying term increase and an increase in contract funds and term through October 27, 2026. Awarded to North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO). Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2026-0687 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 360:41
  132. 124 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  133. 125 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1310425 Financial Advisory Services (3 Year Multiyear Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Finance. This contract consists of providing financial advisory services and acting as the County’s municipal advisor. This request seeks to increase the contract scope and extend the contract term through December 31, 2026. Recommend award to Public Financial Management Inc. dba PFM Financial Advisors LLC. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2026-0693 Approved with a friendly amendment Pass ▶ jump to 368:15
  134. 126 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  135. 127 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 9 to Contract No. 1000846 Public Sector Agreement for Oracle Cloud Services (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain ongoing support and maintenance of all products and services for the County’s Oracle Cloud Services platform. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2029. Awarded to Oracle America, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $14,051,995.75. 2026-0771 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 369:32
  136. 128 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract Nos.: 1309686 and 1309666 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 and repairs at North DeKalb Comprehensive Health Center, East DeKalb Health Center, EL Richardson Health Building, TO Vinson Health Center, DeKalb Crisis Center, Kirkwood Mental Health, Fox Recovery and Clifton Springs Health Center. Awarded to Hawk Construction Company, LLC, and National Building Contractors, Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,736,514.10. 2026-0781 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 372:59
  137. 129 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  138. 130 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1226949 Meal Services for Seniors. For use by the Department of Human Services (HS) to obtain Congregate & Shelf-Stable Meals for Senior Centers (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Seeking to extend the expiration date through October 31, 2026, and to ratify a previously provided term increase. Awarded to Meals On Wheels Atlanta, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-0457 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 378:00
  139. 131 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation to Bid No. 2025-134-ITB Landscape Maintenance Services for County Parks (3 Year Multiyear Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Consists of providing landscape maintenance services for County parks. Recommend award to the most responsive and responsible bidders: The Simmons Group LLC, Grand Landscapes LLC, and Universal Landscaping Services LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $573,576.00. 2026-0487 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 379:06
  140. 132 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  141. 133 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos.: 1335341, 1335342, 1335468, and 1355409 and Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1335343 Pond Maintenance Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). These contracts consist of cutting, cleaning, spraying and repair/maintenance of stormwater retention and detention ponds. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds for all awarded contracts through June 30, 2027. Awarded to KSK Landscaping, Inc.; ASAP Landscape Management Group, LLC; Mariani Enterprises, LLC dba Ed Castro Landscape; Executive Realty Solutions, Inc.; and Phillips Lawncare & Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,900,000.00. 2025-1800 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 379:18
  142. 134 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 2000217 Electrical Switchgear Inspections and Repair (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). The contract consists of providing inspection and repair of switchgear equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through March 31, 2027. This request also seeks to ratify a previously provided 60-day contract term increase. Awarded to Brown Electrical Services, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00 2026-0317 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 380:21
  143. 135 Commission District(s): All REN - Renew Contract Nos. 2000219 and 2000220 Engine and Generator Maintenance and Repair Services (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). For use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Facilities Management to obtain services for maintenance and repair of engines and generators in multiple locations throughout the County. Seeking to exercise the first renewal option thru May 4, 2027, and to ratify a previously provided term increase. Awarded to Power and Energy Services, Inc. and Generator Maintenance of Georgia, dba Sage Properties, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,400,000.00. 2026-0423 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 381:05
  144. 136 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1284275 Sanitary Sewer Easement Cleaning (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain services for clearing vegetation along the Country’s sanitary sewer system easements. Seeking increase in contract funds. Awarded to Total Outdoor, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $1,800,000.00. 2026-0455 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 381:51
  145. 137 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to CPA No. 1324317 Rental of Various Heavy Equipment (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM), Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D), and Public Works - Sanitation to obtain equipment through rental of various heavy equipment to support ongoing operations and emergency response efforts. Seeking to increase contract funds. Awarded to Sunbelt Rentals, Inc: Amount Not To Exceed: $900,000.00 2026-0456 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 383:22
  146. 138 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-123-ITB Right-of-Way Mowing and Maintenance Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification to obtain mowing and lawn maintenance services at various right-of-way locations. Reserves the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Recommend awards to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: ReIMAGE General Contractors, and Russell Landscape, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $835,980.00.. 2026-0477 Approved substitute with amendment Pass ▶ jump to 394:12
  147. 138 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1226949 Meal Services for Seniors. For use by the Department of Human Services (HS) to obtain Congregate & Shelf-Stable Meals for Senior Centers (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Seeking to extend the expiration date through October 31, 2026, and to ratify a previously provided term increase. Awarded to Meals On Wheels Atlanta, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-0457 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 406:48
  148. 139 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Orders to Contract No.1274788, 1282391, and 1282398 for RFP No. 21-500564 Professional Engineering and Design Services for Public Works Stormwater Drainage Repair and Improvement Projects (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) to obtain services for provision of professional engineering and design services for localized drainage repair, stormwater improvement, bridge repair, and other related civil engineering projects. Seeking to increase funding for these contracts. Also ratifying previously issued Purchase Order Nos. 5071591 & 5071592 for a total amount not to exceed $185,274.00. Awarded to AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Lowe Engineers, LLC; and International Design Services, Inc., dba IDS Global, Inc.: Total Amount Not to Exceed: $1,650,000.00. 2026-0495 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 394:21
  149. 139 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1226949 Meal Services for Seniors. For use by the Department of Human Services (HS) to obtain Congregate & Shelf-Stable Meals for Senior Centers (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Seeking to extend the expiration date through October 31, 2026, and to ratify a previously provided term increase. Awarded to Meals On Wheels Atlanta, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-0457 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 407:50
  150. 140 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1372099 Cooperative Agreement for Safety Shoes (Fairfax County, Virgina Contract No. 44000012004). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM), Public Works - Roads and Drainage (RAD), Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Public Works - Fleet Management (FM), Beautification and Sanitation to obtain safety shoes of various styles, types, and sizes. Seeking increase in contract funds and to add Facilities Management to the contract. Awarded to Saf-Gard Safety Shoes Co.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00 2026-0584 ▶ jump to 395:45
  151. 141 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 1381670 and 1381672 Litter Removal Services (2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification to obtain year-round litter removal services on various roadways, exit ramps and medians. Exercising 2nd renewal option through June 30, 2027; adding service locations; and adding Department of Watershed (DWM) to contract. Awarded to American Eagle, LLC and Russell Landscape. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,488,003.32. 2026-0655 ▶ jump to 396:34
  152. 142 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No.1 to Contract Nos. 1333003, 1333006 and 1333013 Professional Inspection Services for Public Works (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D) and Sanitation to obtain services for inspection of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4s) in the County. Seeking increase in term of all three (3) contracts through May 31, 2027, and increase in funds to Contract No. 1333013. Awarded to Atlas Technical, LLC, International Design Services, Inc., d/b/a IDS Global, and Terminus Land Surveying & Services, LLC.: Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2026-0669 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 403:16
  153. 143 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000155-0001 Truck Chassis and Truck Bodies: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by the Storm Water Department and the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain twenty (20) new 2027 International Dump Trucks. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc., dba Rush Truck Center, Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $3,328,370.00. 2026-0679 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 404:07
  154. 144 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1290916 Ready-Mix Concrete (Annual Contract With 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) to obtain ready-mix concrete for the construction and patching of sidewalks, curbs, headwalls, and driveways. Seeking increase in contract term through May 31, 2027. Awarded to F.M. Shelton, Inc.: CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-0684 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 405:33
  155. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  156. 146 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  157. 147 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.
  158. 149 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1372099 Cooperative Agreement for Safety Shoes (Fairfax County, Virgina Contract No. 44000012004). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM), Public Works - Roads and Drainage (RAD), Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Public Works - Fleet Management (FM), Beautification and Sanitation to obtain safety shoes of various styles, types, and sizes. Seeking increase in contract funds and to add Facilities Management to the contract. Awarded to Saf-Gard Safety Shoes Co.: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00 2026-0584 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 397:42
  159. 150 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 1381670 and 1381672 Litter Removal Services (2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification to obtain year-round litter removal services on various roadways, exit ramps and medians. Exercising 2nd renewal option through June 30, 2027; adding service locations; and adding Department of Watershed (DWM) to contract. Awarded to American Eagle, LLC and Russell Landscape. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,488,003.32. 2026-0655 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 402:55