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May 12, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 134 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 0:19
  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 29:46
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 29:48
  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 63:59
  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 Planning & Sustainability
  11. 10 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning and Sustainability to amend Chapter 27 to Establish a Definition, Regulatory Guidelines, and Development Standards for Data Centers in M (Industrial), M-2 (Heavy Industrial), O-I (Office-Institutional), and O-D (Office-Distribution) zoning districts. This text amendment is County-wide. 2025-0972 ▶ jump to 66:55
  12. 11 Public Works - Transportation
  13. 12 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 Resolution, Order, and Declaration of Taking- Required Temporary Easement for “Constitution Road Freight Corridor Improvement”. Cost to County: $2,205.00 Address: 3316 Fayetteville Road (15 080 02 058) Warren E. Pope, Jr. et al. 2026-0795 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 95:52
  14. E. APPEALS
  15. 14 NONE
  16. 14 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning and Sustainability to amend Chapter 27 to Establish a Definition, Regulatory Guidelines, and Development Standards for Data Centers in M (Industrial), M-2 (Heavy Industrial), O-I (Office-Institutional), and O-D (Office-Distribution) zoning districts. This text amendment is County-wide. 2025-0972 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 88:52
  17. 15 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  18. 16 Board of Commissioners
  19. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Record the Appointment of Cheryl Kortemeier to the DeKalb County Women’s Commission as the City of Decatur Appointee 2026-0841 Read into the record ▶ jump to 99:34
  20. 18 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  21. 19 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the appointment of Dennis Allen to the DeKalb United Sports Commission as a standing member with voting privileges to the DeKalb United Sports Commission as the District 4 Representative 2026-0831 Read into the record ▶ jump to 100:27
  22. 20 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  23. 21 Commission District(s): Super District 6 Record the Appointment of Eric Carlton to the DeKalb United Sports Commission as a standing member with voting privileges to the DeKalb United Sports Commission as the District 6 Representative 2026-0807 Read into the record ▶ jump to 101:25
  24. 22 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  25. 23 Commission District(s): District 7 Record the Appointment of Amaryllis Alexander to the District 4 Community Council. The appointment will continue at the pleasure of Commissioner Bolton. 2026-0789 Read into the record ▶ jump to 102:03
  26. F. APPOINTMENTS
  27. 25 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  28. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint David Garcia to Post 7 of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Board. 2026-0754 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 102:27
  29. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  30. 28 Board of Commissioners
  31. 29 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the May 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026-0846 Approved ▶ jump to 102:41
  32. 30 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  33. 31 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $9,000 from District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Carl Vinson Institute to Conduct a Survey on Residents’ Views on Spay/Neuter Policies 2026-0828 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 102:55
  34. 31 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint David Garcia to Post 7 of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Board. 2026-0754 Reconsidered Pass ▶ jump to 142:03
  35. 32 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $10,000 from District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Support Globe Academy Summer Camp 2026-0830 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:09
  36. 32 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint David Garcia to Post 7 of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Board. 2026-0754 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 142:33
  37. 33 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $176,050 from District 2 Park Bond Accounts and D2 Capital Reserves for Improvements at Pendergrast Park. 2026-0836 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:18
  38. 34 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  39. 35 Commission District(s): District 3 To Appropriate an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000 to Superior Court for the Law Clinic from the District 3 Reserve for Appropriation 2026-0849 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:57
  40. 36 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to DeKalb Pro Bono from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation 2026-0850 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:59
  41. 37 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to START:ME Program East Lake Coalition from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation 2026-0851 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:01
  42. 38 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to the Office of DeKalb County’s District Attorney Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation 2026-0853 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:11
  43. 39 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to Atlanta Masjid, Sisters United In Human Services, Rites of Unthaa Program from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation 2026-0855 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:40
  44. 40 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  45. 41 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000 of the Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards The Hank Stewart Foundation & Southwest DeKalb Alumni 16th Annual Career Day programming. 2026-0772 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:58
  46. 42 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $35,000 of District 7 Reserve for Appropriation Contributed to Flat Rock Archive for historical T. A. Bryant, Sr. House and Grounds Preservation. 2026-0780 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:15
  47. 43 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $2,100 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to R Johnson Community for The 29th Annual County Line/ Ellenwood Community Day and Parade. 2026-0782 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:47
  48. 44 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $3,500 to the Women’s Resource Center and $3,500 to the International Women’s House for Domestic Violence Survivors and Awareness. 2026-0785 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:50
  49. 45 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $15,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to How Big is Your Dream Foundation for Youth Summer Programming. 2026-0786 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:51
  50. 46 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $5,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to Rainbow Park Baptist Church, Harvest Sponsorship for the “Our Food Pantry & Clothes Closet Ministry” 2026-0787 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:20
  51. 47 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $1,000 of District 7 Reserve for Appropriation to Planning & Sustainability for World Planning Day 2026. 2026-0788 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:34
  52. 48 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  53. 49 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of April 28, 2026 2026-0696 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:35
  54. 50 Public Works - Transportation
  55. 51 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 Lighting Agreement SR 236/LaVista Rd from LaVista Drive to Richard Stokes Drive. The financial impact on the Transportation Division budget will be $3660.00 yearly. 2026-0793 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:46
  56. 52 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Lighting Agreement SR 12/Covington Highway from Belmont Place to the East of Strathmoor Manor Drive. The financial impact on the Transportation Division budget will be $1582.56 yearly. 2026-0797 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:49
  57. 53 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Lighting Agreement SR 154/Memorial Drive from Beginning Mile Point 0.83 to Ending Mile Point 0.43 (Between Beech Drive and Northeast of Covington Drive). The financial impact on the Transportation Division budget will be $6,168.60 yearly. 2026-0798 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:01
  58. 54 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  59. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  60. 56 Board of Commissioners
  61. 57 Commission District(s): All Districts To Amend Section II of The Board of Commissioners’ Standing Procedural Rules To Establish Limits On Commissioners’ Speaking Time. 2026-0801 Approved first reading, deferred for second reading ▶ jump to 109:27
  62. 58 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  63. 59 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 110:38
  64. 60 Chief Executive Office
  65. 61 Commission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget and Appropriate Capital Funding for Various Items. 2026-0860 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 111:19
  66. 62 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Amendment to Agenda Item #2026-0396 Changing the “DeKalb County Day Center” Venue from Peace Baptist Church to New Life Community Alliance, Inc -3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, GA 30034 and Reduction in Overall Costs - $23,077. 2026-0862 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 112:10
  67. 63 Public Safety
  68. 64 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts FY2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP) in Amounts Not to Exceed $1,487,037.00. 2026-0808 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:51
  69. 65 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  70. 66 Commission District(s): All Districts Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Increase 2026-0587 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 116:23
  71. 67 Public Works - Transportation
  72. 68 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Allocate $8,000,000.00 of SPLOST II Funding (Line-Item B.3) for South Peachtree Creek Trail Extension from Medlock Park to Lulah Hills Development 2026-0589 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 121:42
  73. 69 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Funds from the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) for the DeKalb County Transit Master Plan Update. 2026-0813 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 124:20
  74. 70 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for the DeKalb County Transit Master Plan Update 2026-0814 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 127:50
  75. 71 Purchasing & Contracting
  76. 72 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  77. 73 Commission District(s): ALL Surveillance Detection Equipment (Purchasing Policy Exemption): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS). Consists of purchasing detection, mapping devices, and training for equipment. Awarded to Research Electronics International, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $122,395.00. 2026-0438 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 127:57
  78. 74 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1377595, Medical Exam Services (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of medical and mental health screening and evaluations of Fire Rescue personnel. This request is to exercise the 2nd renewal option through May 31, 2027. Awarded to Site Med North America, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $350,000.00. 2026-0476 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:32
  79. 75 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No.1342927 Decals for County Vehicles (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Police Services (PS), Animal Enforcement Services (AES), Fire Rescue (FR), Fleet Management (Fleet) and Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of providing the production and installation of vinyl decals for County vehicles. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through March 31, 2027. Awarded to AKO Signs, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $137,500.00. 2026-0525 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 129:18
  80. 76 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1379950 Biohazardous Police Car Cleaning Service (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Police Services (PS). This contract consists of the cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of police vehicles as needed. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through June 30, 2027. Awarded to Dokun Technologies LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $45,000.00. 2026-0650 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 129:47
  81. 77 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 2000484, 2000485 and 2000486, Guns, Ammunition, and Accessories (Annual Contract with 5 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Police Services and the Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of purchasing through the competitively let Statewide Contracts for Guns, Ammunition and Accessories. This request seeks to increase contract funds for Police Services. Awarded to: Gulf States Distributors, Inc., Dana Safety Supply Inc. and Precision Delta Corporation. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $265,000.00. 2026-0673 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 130:53
  82. 78 Commission District(s): 5 CO - Change Order No.: 3 to Contract No. 1258334, Soils & Materials Testing, Surveying Services and Structural Analysis (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Public Works Transportation (PW-T), Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D), Watershed Management (DWM) and Planning and Sustainability(P&S). This contract consists of providing geotechnical and geo-environmental evaluations for the engineering constructability and/or potential environmental risks of multiple sites throughout the County. This request seeks to increase contract funds to add the Department of Police Services. Awarded to ACCURA Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $37,360.00 2026-0674 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:48
  83. 79 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 2000274, Aviation Fuel for Police Helicopters (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS). This contract consists of the purchase of aviation fuel for the County’s police helicopters on an as-needed basis. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request further seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through May 13, 2027. Awarded to: Perry Brothers Aviation Fuels, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2026-0682 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 133:00
  84. 80 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  85. 81 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1192609 Tyler Cloud Hosting Services Migration for the ias World Software (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain three (3) year cloud SaaS hosting services to assess and collect property taxes. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2029. Awarded to Tyler Technologies, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $4,094,807.88. 2026-0634 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 134:34
  86. 82 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  87. 83 Commission District(s): 3, 5, 6, and 7 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1373363, Restoration and Maintenance of Athletic Fields (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of site restoration and maintenance of athletic fields. This request seeks to increase contract funds and extend the contract term through August 31, 2026. Awarded to JMB Landscaping Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2026-0614 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 135:35
  88. 84 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  89. 85 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-066-ITB Chemicals for Odor Control (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain chemicals for odor control. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Acuity Specialty Products, Inc. (dba Zep Sales and Service); Break-Thru Solutions Janitorial Supply; Ferguson Waterworks; Peoples Janitorial Supplies, Inc.; and State Industrial Products Corp. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $494,049.15. 2026-0232 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 136:31
  90. 86 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 137:30
  91. 87 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 138:50
  92. 88 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1337545 Design and Engineering Services During Construction for Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Expansion - Phase 3A Project. For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Seeking increase in contract scope of work, funds, and term through December 31, 2031. Awarded to CDM Smith, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $658,789.35 2026-0677 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 138:51
  93. 89 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000331 Snapfinger Vault Assessment and Cleaning (Emergency). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain continued assessment and cleaning of sanitary sewer pipes and contract term extension. Seeking to ratify a previously issued contract term increase and obtain increase in contract funds and term through March 31, 2027. Awarded to Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $3,014,358.00. 2026-0678 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 140:31
  94. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  95. 91 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  96. 92 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 143:21
  97. 93 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 144:06
  98. 94 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 146:35
  99. 95 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  100. 96 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 152:37
  101. 97 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 155:42
  102. 98 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  103. 99 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 157:06
  104. 100 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  105. 101 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 16 Pertaining To Regulation Of Sound And For Other Purposes. 2025-0015 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 172:36
  106. 102 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 173:43
  107. 103 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 with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 174:32
  108. 104 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requiring an Independent, Third-Party Health and Environmental Study of Data Centers and Their Possible Impact on DeKalb County and Board of Commissioners Review of the Study Before DeKalb County’s Data Center Moratorium Can Be Lifted. 2026-0244 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 175:13
  109. 105 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 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 176:10
  110. 106 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Of The DeKalb County Board Of Commissioners Requesting The Administration And Planning Department To Update The Recommended Substitute For Text Amendment 2025-0972 Regarding Data Center Regulations. 2026-0341 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 176:58
  111. 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 177:38
  112. 108 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  113. 109 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 179:34
  114. 110 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  115. 111 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 181:03
  116. 112 Human Services
  117. 113 Commission District(s): ALL Transfer Funds in the Amount of $850,000 from the General Fund to the Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund 2026-0636 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 181:37
  118. 114 Purchasing & Contracting
  119. 115 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  120. 116 Commission District(s): 1,3,5,7 RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-142 Fire Station 5, 16, and 27 Build (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR) to complete the construction of a new fire station in Tucker, Decatur, and Lithonia. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Cooper & Company General Constructors, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $26,588,000. 2026-0532
  121. 117 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  122. 118 Commission District(s): 3 and 4 SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000172-006 Integrated Security and Surveillance Products and Services. For use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain cameras for security surveillance. Awarded to Convergint Technologies, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed $201,952.18. 2026-0408 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 186:20
  123. 119 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos.: 1382471, 1382499, and 1382509 Plumbing Services for the Community Development DeKalb Cares (1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). Seeking to exercise the 1st renewal option through June 30, 2027. Awarded to J2 Connect, Inc., Facility Maintenance & Services Group, and Raw Plumbing and HVAC Services, LLC: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,926,356.50. 2026-0432 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:19
  124. 120 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  125. 121 Commission District(s): ALL EM - Snapfinger Advance Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Wet Weather Pumping Storage (Emergency): For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain design and implementation of wet weather pumping storage. Seeking to ratify an emergency purchase. Awarded to Ruby-Collins, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $10,989,000.00 2026-0604 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:26
  126. 122 Commission District(s): All EM - Construction of the Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Phase 3C (Emergency): For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to buildout and upgrade SFAWTF membrane capacity in Clusters 1 through 4. Seeking to ratify an emergency purchase. Awarded to Ruby-Collins, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $32,371,087.00. 2026-0606 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:59
  127. 122 Commission District(s): 1,3,5,7 RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-142 Fire Station 5, 16, and 27 Build (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR) to complete the construction of a new fire station in Tucker, Decatur, and Lithonia. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Cooper & Company General Constructors, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $26,588,000. 2026-0532 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 185:30
  128. 123 Commission District(s): All EM - Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Phase 3C Influent Lift Station (ILS) Pumping System Upgrades (Emergency). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to assess, upgrade, and maintain the pumping capabilities of ILS. Seeking to ratify an emergency. Awarded to Cole Technology, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $4,277,957.00. 2026-0613 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 189:07
  129. 124 Commission District(s): ALL EM - Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) (Emergency). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to ratify a down payment for an emergency purchase. Awarded to Kovalus Separation Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed $550,000.00. 2026-0627 Deferred with a stop Pass ▶ jump to 191:56
  130. 125 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  131. 126 Commission District(s): All Districts 2026 Summer Food Services Program 2026-0602 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 192:27
  132. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  133. 128 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  134. 129 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.