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February 26, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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

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Agenda — 151 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 25:23
  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 1:00
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 32:32
  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 65:52
  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 Budget
  11. 10 Commission District(s): All To Adopt the 2026 Annual Budget 2026-0194 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 132:06
  12. 11 Planning & Sustainability
  13. 12 Commission District(s): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning and Sustainability to consider and review a resolution on whether to extend a moratorium on the acceptance of applications and issuance of certificates, permits, or licenses relating to the commercial sale and distribution of sexual devices in DeKalb County, Georgia. This moratorium is County-wide. 2026-0280 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:40
  14. 13 Watershed Management
  15. 14 Commission District(s): 1 and 7 Notice of Partial Abandonment and Water and Sewer Easement 2026-0291 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 139:51
  16. 15 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 Resolution and Order of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Authorizing Condemnation by Declaration of Taking Method Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 22-3-140 And 32-3-1, Et Seq. Of Certain Property Situated in Dekalb County, Georgia, For Public Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment and Wastewater Purposes 2026-0332 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 144:33
  17. 16 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 Resolution and Order of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Authorizing Condemnation by Declaration of Taking Method Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 22-3-140 And 32-3-1, Et Seq. Of Certain Property Situated in Dekalb County, Georgia, For Public Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment and Wastewater Purposes 2026-0333 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:23
  18. 17 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 Resolution and Order of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Authorizing Condemnation by Declaration of Taking Method Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 22-3-140 And 32-3-1, Et Seq. Of Certain Property Situated in Dekalb County, Georgia, For Public Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment and Wastewater Purposes 2026-0334 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 148:04
  19. 18 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 Resolution and Order of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Authorizing Condemnation by Declaration of Taking Method Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 22-3-140 And 32-3-1, Et Seq. Of Certain Property Situated in Dekalb County, Georgia, For Public Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment and Wastewater Purposes 2026-0335 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:37
  20. E. APPEALS
  21. 20 NONE
  22. 21 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  23. 22 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  24. 23 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Record the Appointment of Randy Roosa to the District 2 Community Council Board 2026-0351 Read into the record ▶ jump to 150:05
  25. 24 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  26. 25 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Record the appointment of Shoshana Cohen Ben-Yoar to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Women’s Commission as the Super District 6 Appointee 2026-0331 Read into the record ▶ jump to 150:20
  27. F. APPOINTMENTS
  28. 27 Board of Commissioners
  29. 28 Commission District(s): All Board of Commissioners - Appoint Lee May as Chief of Staff and authorize the Presiding Officer to sign an employment agreement for the selected candidate on behalf of the Board of Commissioners in a form approved by the Law Department. 2026-0418 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 151:20
  30. 29 Chief Executive Office
  31. 30 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Triscilla Weaver to Post 3 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County, Post 3 of the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority and Post 3 of the Private Hospital Authority. 2026-0246 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 158:40
  32. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  33. 32 Airport
  34. 33 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Theodore Williams. There is no cost to the County. 2026-0300 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 158:55
  35. 34 Board of Commissioners
  36. 35 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the February 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026-0319 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:12
  37. 36 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Establishing the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners’ Committees. 2026-0323 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:22
  38. 37 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  39. 38 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $20,000 from the 2026 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Wild Nest Bird Rehab, Inc. to Support the Helpline Public Assistance Project 2026-0342 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:34
  40. 39 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  41. 40 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate An Amount Not To Exceed $30,000 to Bonnie Davis Consulting, LLC to Continue Serving as the Aging in Place Advisor for the Super District 6 Office and Lead the Super District 6 “Aging in Placers (AIP) Initiative” 2026-0360 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:53
  42. 41 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  43. 42 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards DeKalb Pro Bono Programming 2026-0352 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:15
  44. 43 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation transferred to District 5 for the joint Black History Celebration Programming. 2026-0353 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:33
  45. 44 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Amend Agenda Item 2026-0219 to revise the Allocation funding source from ARP Interest to ARP Reserve for Appropriation for the Allocation of $30,000 for the youth programming through New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. 2026-0354 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 163:40
  46. 45 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  47. 46 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of February 10, 2026 2026-0344 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:00
  48. 47 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of February 3, 2026. 2026-0349 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:11
  49. 48 Police Services
  50. 49 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Canine Retirement - Official Retirement of K-9 Argo to His Handler 2026-0321 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:58
  51. 50 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  52. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  53. 52 Board of Commissioners
  54. 53 Commission District(s): All Districts To Amend Agenda Item 2025-0376 Dependent Care Reimbursement Program Pilot to Add a Form and Correct Scrivener’s Errors. 2026-0359 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 250:06
  55. 54 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  56. 55 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution of the Governing Authority of Dekalb County, Georgia, Urging Consideration of Recommendations of the Unhoused Support and Services Plan as Part of the Broader Housing Plan of DeKalb County; Establishing Implementation Expectations and Accountability; Reaffirming the Housing Strategies Currently in Place; and for Other Lawful Purposes 2026-0385 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 251:55
  57. 56 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  58. 57 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 252:32
  59. 58 Chief Executive Office
  60. 59 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts “DeKalb County Day Center” Implementation Plan for DeKalb Citizens Experiencing Homelessness 2026-0396 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 253:23
  61. 60 Police Services
  62. 61 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Addition to Fleet- Police Services (PS) 2026-0415 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 253:35
  63. 62 Public Safety
  64. 63 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts GY2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant in Amounts Not to Exceed $382,606.81. 2026-0320 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 253:49
  65. 64 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Amend the Performance Period for GY2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,073.24 2026-0322 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 254:11
  66. 65 Purchasing & Contracting
  67. 66 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  68. 67 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1246736 Emergency Medical Supplies (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of the purchase of emergency medical supplies for Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Service units/vehicles. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 30, 2026. Awarded to: Bound Tree Medical, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $360,000.00 2026-0183 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 255:27
  69. 68 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000172-006 Integrated Security and Surveillance Products and Services: for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000172-006 to purchase indoor and outdoor cameras with sensors for the video surveillance security system. Awarded to Convergint Technologies, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $146,741.40. 2026-0272 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 255:44
  70. 69 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1132039 Animal Shelter Operation Services for DeKalb County, Georgia (Multi-year): for use by the Department of Public Safety - Animal Enforcement Services. This contract consists of providing animal shelter operations and services. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term and rate increase. This request also seeks to increase contract funds, scope and term through December 31, 2027. Awarded to: Lifeline Animal Project, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $22,244,500.00. 2026-0284 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 257:24
  71. 70 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  72. 71 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 2000484, 2000485 and 2000486, Guns, Ammunition, and Accessories (1st Renewal Option of 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 SWCs for Guns, Ammunition and Accessories. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through January 7, 2027. Awarded to: Gulf States Distributors, Inc., Dana Safety Supply Inc. and Precision Delta Corporation. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $150,000.00. 2026-0258 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 257:36
  73. 72 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No.: 2000472 Prosecutor Case Management Software Services (Sole Source): for use by the Office of the Solicitor-General. This contract consists of the provision of the PROSECUTORbyKarpel® (PbK) case management system including installation, companion services and annual subscription. This request seeks to increase the contract’s funds for the purposes of data extraction to the newly integrated PbK system. Awarded to Karpel Computer Systems, Inc., dba Karpel Solutions. Amount Not To Exceed $32,000.00. 2026-0293 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 259:24
  74. 73 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  75. 74 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation to Bid No. 2025-089-ITB Auction Services for Disposal of Surplus Properties (2 Year Contract with 1 Option to Renew) [Revenue Generating]: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of generating revenue for the County through the onsite and online auctioning of surplus vehicles, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, parts, tires, and miscellaneous fleet related items, as well as real properties as needed. This request also seeks authorization to conduct auctions and the sale of all auction items. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: Equiplinc Auction Group. Amount Not To Exceed: Eight percent (8%) fee for online and onsite sales. 2026-0122 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 265:06
  76. 75 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1361554 Commercial Mover to Transport Voting Equipment and Materials (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voter Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of renting 26-foot lift-gate trucks and other vehicles to transport election equipment and materials to polling sites for the 2026 Gubernatorial/Midterm election cycle. This request seeks approval to ratify previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks approval to increase the contract amount and term through December 31, 2026, to continue services for the 2026 election cycles. Awarded to: Ryder Transportation Services, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $45,000.00. 2026-0131 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 265:17
  77. 76 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1382632 Vote-By-Mail Packages (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voter Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of the purchase of Vote-By-Mail Packages printed by a designated certified manufacturer and finisher of ImageCast ballots for the 2026 Gubernatorial/Midterm election cycle. This request seeks to ratify previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks approval to increase contract funds and term through June 30, 2026, to continue services. Awarded to Fort Orange Press. Amount Not To Exceed: $10,000.00. 2026-0134 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 266:14
  78. 77 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1369531 for Integrated Communications: for use by the Department of Voter Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of providing integrated communications to educate, engage and inform DeKalb County voters about information related to the election ycle which require robust voter engagement and communications. This request seeks approval to ratify previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks approval to increase the contract funds and term through April 30, 2026. Awarded to: Profile Marketing & Public Relations, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $32,000.00 2026-0179 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 267:02
  79. 78 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2000027 Commercial Mover to Transport Voting Equipment and Materials (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voter Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of providing services to transport election equipment and materials to polling sites. This request seeks to ratify previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks approval to increase contract term through June 30, 2026. Awarded to: Atlanta Peach Movers, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2026-0186 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 268:50
  80. 79 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1307812 Repair, Maintenance, and Installation of Fire Intrusion Alarm Systems (Emergency): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM) and Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing maintenance, repair, and installation of fire intrusion alarm systems. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through June 30, 2026. Awarded to: All-Star Fire LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $275,000.00 2026-0188 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 269:12
  81. 80 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1251271 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of providing preventive maintenance services for UPS systems. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through June 30, 2026. Awarded to: AC & DC Power Technologies LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2026-0189 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 270:56
  82. 81 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000206 ImageCast Ballot Printing (Single Source): for use by the Department of Voter Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of providing ballot printing services by a designated certified manufacturer and finisher of ImageCast Ballots for the 2026 Gubernatorial/Midterm election cycle. This request seeks approval to increase contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to The Tattnall Journal dba Tattnall Ballot Solutions, Inc. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2026-0193 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 272:00
  83. 82 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Technology (Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Sanitation. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC for the provision of one (1) John Deere (Model 950P) LGP Waste Handler Dozer for the purpose of transporting collected refuse at the Seminole Landfill. Awarded to John Deere Construction Retail Sales, a division of John Deere Shared Services, LLC, dba John Deere Construction Retail Sales, c/o Dobbs Equipment SE, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $739,227.00. 2026-0216 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 272:19
  84. 83 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. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let Sourcewell Contract No. 032824-KTC for the provision of one (1) 2027 flatbed tire truck (model T280) for the purposes of performing emergency tire repairs & replacements, as well as routine tire maintenance for various departments throughout the County. Awarded to Kenworth Truck Company, dba MHC Kenworth Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $160,875.00. 2026-0242 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 273:06
  85. 84 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 2000291, 2000292, 2000293, and 2000294 Tire Services (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. These contracts consist of outside tire repair services for County vehicles for emergency road incidents. This request seeks to exercise the first renewal option through May 31, 2027. Awarded to Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Setco, Inc., dba Setco Solid Tire, Atlanta Commercial Tire, and Action Tire. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $510,000.00. 2026-0243 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 274:02
  86. 85 Commission District(s): All CO-Change Order No. 8 to Contract No. 1000846 Public Sector Agreement for Oracle Cloud Services (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of all products and services for the County’s Oracle Cloud Services platform. This request seeks to increase the contract funds, term through December 31, 2028, and scope of work to implement the Oracle Permitting and Licensing (OPAL) platform. Awarded to Oracle America, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $6,799,710.00. 2026-0292 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 274:53
  87. 86 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1334184 DeKalb County Courthouse Parking Deck Renovation Project (445 days): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of repairs to concrete and steel beams, columns, connections, steel plates, expansion joints, waterproofing, new electrical LED lighting, inspection of existing panel boards, plumbing, HVAC unit, fire protection piping, etc. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through April 30, 2026. Awarded to Restocon Corporation. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2026-0301 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 277:29
  88. 87 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  89. 88 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 2025-025 Fence Installation, Repair, and Maintenance (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) and Facilities Management (FM). Consists of the purchase, repair, and installation of fencing for County facilities. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Hawk Fences LLC and ASAP Management Group LLC. Total Amont Not To Exceed: $750,000.00. 2025-1718 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 277:51
  90. 89 Commission District(s): 3, 5, 6, and 7 CO - Change Order No. 1 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. Awarded to JMB Landscaping Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $55,595.76. 2026-0156 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 278:23
  91. 90 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos: 1359729 and 1367273, Demolition of Residential and Commercial Buildings (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options To Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of providing demolition services for County-owned facilities. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through March 31, 2027. This request also seeks approval to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to Southern Demolition LLC and Complete Demolition Services LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $250,000.00. 2026-0230 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 278:57
  92. 91 Commission District(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000464, Cooperative Agreement for Court Construction and Maintenance (Cobb County Sealed Bid No. 25-6902): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of purchasing through the competitively let Cobb County contract for as needed court construction and maintenance. This request seeks to increase contract funds for EMBARC and Dottie Bridges Tennis Centers. Awarded to Signature Tennis Courts, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $72,910.00. 2026-0306 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 279:49
  93. 92 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation to Bid No. 2025-053-ITB Aquatics Maintenance and Lifeguard Services (3 Year Multiyear Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), and Human Services. Consists of providing maintenance of On-Site Chlorinators, Chemical Maintenance, Seasonal Preparation, and Lifeguard Services for swimming pools and splashpads for County owned facilities. Recommend award to the sole, responsive, and responsible bidder: StandGuard Aquatics Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $1,234,140.80. 2026-0313 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 281:47
  94. 93 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  95. 94 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Cranes and Hoists Maintenance, Inspection and Repair - Cobb County Contract No. 24-6811: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing off the competitively let Cobb County Contract No. 24-6811 for inspection, service and repair of overhead bridge cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, and hoists. Awarded to Crane Services Solutions and Material Handling Systems, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2026-0129 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 282:49
  96. 95 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos. 1284296 and 1284297 for Stormwater System Cleaning, Video Inspection (CCTV) Services and Repairs (Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). These contracts consist of stormwater system cleaning, video inspection (CCTV) services and repair. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2027, inclusive of price increases. Awarded to Kemi Construction, Co. Inc. and A&S Paving, Inc. Total Amount Not to Exceed: $2,540,686.02. 2026-0337 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 284:06
  97. 96 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  98. 97 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of a Donation for Park Improvements 2026-0416 Tabled Fail ▶ jump to 300:47
  99. 98 WorkSource DeKalb
  100. 99 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS Acceptance of Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Additional Funds Request for Dislocated Worker - Fiscal Year 2026 from the Technical College System of Georgia for $100,000. 2026-0318 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 309:10
  101. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  102. 101 Chief Executive Office
  103. 102 Commission District(s): 1 and 7 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tucker for Pedestrian Trail Easement, Public Parking Improvements, and Maintenance Responsibilities 2026-0120 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 310:20
  104. 102 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of a Donation for Park Improvements 2026-0416 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 308:23
  105. 103 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  106. 104 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 311:34
  107. 105 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 312:22
  108. 106 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 312:55
  109. 107 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  110. 108 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 313:53
  111. 109 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $25,000 from 2026 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Compassionate ATL to Support Interfaith Initiative 2026-0184 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 314:24
  112. 110 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, Reaffirming the County's Prior Authorization to Seek Recovery of Costs of Impoundment and Care for Court-Held Dogs Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 4-11-9.8; Urging the DeKalb County Law Department to Resume Filing Cost-of-Care Petitions; and to Create a Court-Held Dog Coordinator Position 2026-0286 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 315:16
  113. 111 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  114. 112 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve a Resolution to Ensure that the County’s Judges Receive the Same Benefits as the Judges of the Superior Court of the DeKalb Judicial Circuit, County Employees, and Judges in Other Counties. 2025-1506 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 315:43
  115. 113 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 25 Pertaining To Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal And For Other Purposes. 2025-1525 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 316:15
  116. 114 Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution to Enhance Environmental Equity and Sanitation Practices in DeKalb County 2025-1787 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 316:55
  117. 115 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Of The Board Of Commissioners Of DeKalb County, Georgia, Directing The Law Department To Initiate The Dissolution Of Obsolete Boards, Commissions, And Authorities, And To Consolidate Sustainability Efforts. 2025-1855 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 317:56
  118. 116 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 and Commission District 4 To allocate $200,000.00 from CIP Funding to Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. (GSURF) for the “Reimagining the Stone Mountain Trail as a Cultural Corridor” Project for Artistic Crosswalks and Path Markings 2026-0104 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 319:10
  119. 117 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  120. 118 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 320:03
  121. 118 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve a Resolution to Ensure that the County’s Judges Receive the Same Benefits as the Judges of the Superior Court of the DeKalb Judicial Circuit, County Employees, and Judges in Other Counties. 2025-1506 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 337:40
  122. 119 Community Development
  123. 119 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve a Resolution to Ensure that the County’s Judges Receive the Same Benefits as the Judges of the Superior Court of the DeKalb Judicial Circuit, County Employees, and Judges in Other Counties. 2025-1506 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 338:41
  124. 120 Commission District(s): All Districts Local Government Agreement for the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority. 2025-1820 Approved Pass
  125. 121 Commission District(s): All Purchase of two Vehicles for the Community Development Department 2026-0228 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 320:46
  126. 121 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 25 Pertaining To Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal And For Other Purposes. 2025-1525 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 339:07
  127. 122 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  128. 122 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 339:46
  129. 123 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 322:12
  130. 124 Human Services
  131. 125 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission in the Amount of $73,093.58 for Transportation - at a cost to the County of $18,273.40. 2026-0178 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 323:07
  132. 126 Purchasing & Contracting
  133. 127 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  134. 128 Commission District(s): All CO- Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1365362 Solicitor General Lease Agreement (Office and Parking Space) [2-Year Lease]: for use by the Office of the Solicitor-General. This contract consists of the leasing of office and parking spaces at the property 160 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030, to facilitate the Solicitor-General’s daily operations and other essential County activities. This request seeks to increase the contract’s term through February 29, 2028, and funds. This request also seeks to add additional leased office spaces. Awarded to Regus Management Group, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $348,000.00. 2026-0161 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 324:20
  135. 129 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  136. 130 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1365939 enQuesta Annual Hosting, Maintenance, and Support (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of the annual hosting, maintenance, and support of state-of-the-art Customer Information System (CIS) solution for the County’s customer billing system integration. This request seeks to increase contract funds. Awarded to Systems and Software, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $7,550,000.00. 2025-1661 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 325:40
  137. 131 Commission District(s): All SS - Maintenance and Support of the County’s Audio-Visual Equipment (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of the maintenance and support of the DCR Digital Recording System audio and video equipment used in the County’s courtrooms, conference rooms, and the Maloof Auditorium. This request seeks approval of the sole source and ratification of previously issued Purchase Order No. 5058654. Awarded to BIS (Business Information Systems) Digital, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $266,581.23. 2025-1831 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 329:45
  138. 132 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 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). This contract consists of the purchase of ProjectDox Software to allow citizens to submit commercial and residential plans electronically for review and approval. This request seeks to increase funds for continued support, maintenance, and training services. Awarded to Avolve Software Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $134,352.00. 2026-0110 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 331:31
  139. 133 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  140. 134 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1363096 Cooperative Agreement for Public Sector and Education Software Solutions with Related Services (Sourcewell Contract No. 090320-KON): for use by Departments of Planning & Sustainability (P&S) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This contract consists of backfile scanning and document digitization services. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract extension and increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $125,000.00. 2025-1706 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 331:47
  141. 135 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1294379 and Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000353 In-Home Services for Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Their Caregivers: for use by the Department of Human Services (HS). These contracts consist of the provision of In-Home Services (homemaker, personal care, and in-home respite) for Non-Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to older adults and persons with disabilities who reside in DeKalb County. This request seeks to increase contract funds for CPA 1294379 (Rem-Kiks Health Care Services, Inc.) to allow for the processing of outstanding October and November invoices. This request also seeks to ratify Purchase Order No. 5056985 and increase contract funds and term to June 30, 2027 for CPA 2000353 (Coastal Home Care, LLC dba Help at Home). Awarded to Rem-Kiks Health Care Services, Inc. and Coastal Home Care, LLC dba Help at Home. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,237,000.00. 2026-0165 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 333:56
  142. 136 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  143. 137 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 25-100070 Consent Decree - Ongoing Sewer Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation (CD-OSCAR): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of performing continuous sanitary sewer assessment and rehabilitation consent decree assignments. Will also assist in meeting urgent needs that arise from operational events of the sewer system. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: Kemi Construction Company, Inc. and Southeast Pipe Survey, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $44,836,173.90. 2025-1265 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 335:32
  144. 138 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  145. 138 Commission District(s): All CO- Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1365362 Solicitor General Lease Agreement (Office and Parking Space) [2-Year Lease]: for use by the Office of the Solicitor-General. This contract consists of the leasing of office and parking spaces at the property 160 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030, to facilitate the Solicitor-General’s daily operations and other essential County activities. This request seeks to increase the contract’s term through February 29, 2028, and funds. This request also seeks to add additional leased office spaces. Awarded to Regus Management Group, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $348,000.00. 2026-0161 Reconsidered Pass ▶ jump to 328:42
  146. 139 Commission District(s): District 5 and 7 To approve a Tree Trim Easement between DeKalb County and Georgia Power for an easement at 1116 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia GA, 30002, Parcel ID 18 009 26 001, for $12,396.00 2026-0231 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 336:40
  147. 139 Commission District(s): All CO- Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1365362 Solicitor General Lease Agreement (Office and Parking Space) [2-Year Lease]: for use by the Office of the Solicitor-General. This contract consists of the leasing of office and parking spaces at the property 160 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030, to facilitate the Solicitor-General’s daily operations and other essential County activities. This request seeks to increase the contract’s term through February 29, 2028, and funds. This request also seeks to add additional leased office spaces. Awarded to Regus Management Group, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $348,000.00. 2026-0161 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 329:14
  148. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  149. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  150. 142 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  151. 143 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.