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February 10, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 100 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 0:07
  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 36:21
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 60:59
  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 100:38
  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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 154:42
  12. 11 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 12 Planning & Sustainability
  14. 13 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 1 Super District 7 Application of LMPSF Acquisitions, LLC c/o Troutman Pepper Locke, LLP to rezone property from C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district to HR-1 (High Density Residential - 1) zoning district to allow for single-family, attached and multi-family developments, at 3265 Northeast Expressway. 2025-0628 Approved Substitute with Conditions Pass ▶ jump to 181:30
  15. E. APPEALS
  16. 15 NONE
  17. 16 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  18. 17 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  19. 18 Commission District(s): District 7 Record the Appointment of Gabrielle Rogers to the DeKalb Women’s Commission 2026-0283 Read into the record ▶ jump to 181:41
  20. 19 Chief Executive Office
  21. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Record Chief Executive Officer Cochran-Johnson’s designation of Commissioner Robert Patrick for Post 1 of the DeKalb County Board of Health. 2026-0282 Read into the record ▶ jump to 182:10
  22. F. APPOINTMENTS
  23. 22 Chief Executive Office
  24. 23 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Nick Nicolosi to the Perimeter Community Improvement District Board 2025-1617 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 183:02
  25. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Hunter Hines to the Chamblee-Doraville Community Improvement District Board. 2026-0191 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 183:09
  26. 25 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Sara Patenaude to Post 2 of the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority. 2026-0302 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 183:24
  27. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Rev. Dr. James Todd Speed to Post 1 of the DeKalb County Hospital Authority. 2026-0308 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 183:35
  28. 27 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Elizabeth M. Roberts, Esq. to Post 1 of the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority. 2026-0309 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 184:09
  29. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  30. 29 Board of Commissioners
  31. 30 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026-0229 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 184:17
  32. 31 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  33. 32 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $50,000 from District 2 ARPI Funds to Support Domestic Violence Victims and their Pets 2026-0289 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 184:36
  34. 33 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  35. 34 Commission District(s): Super District 6 To Approve a District 6 Allocation Not to Exceed $33,500.00 for Continued Focus on Super District 6 Related Sustainable Urban Planning and Policy, Energy/Water/Recycling/Composting, Land Preservation, Affordable Housing, Parks, Trails, Initiatives at the Direction of the Commissioner 2026-0221 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 184:51
  36. 35 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  37. 36 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation to support youth programming through New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. 2026-0219 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 185:17
  38. 37 Commission District(s): District 7 An item to allocate an amount not to exceed $2,500 of the District 7 ARP Interest to support senior programming through Lou Walker Senior Center. 2026-0220 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 185:30
  39. 38 Commission District(s): District 7 An item to allocate an amount not to exceed $5,000 of the District 7 ARP Interest to support DeKalb Chamber programming that strengthens DeKalb businesses and the local economy through targeted education and connection opportunities. 2026-0222 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 185:46
  40. 39 Commission District(s): District 7 An item to allocate an amount not to exceed $3,000 of the District 7 ARP Interest to support Women's resource center to end domestic violence programming. 2026-0223 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 186:07
  41. 40 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  42. 41 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of January 20, 2026. 2026-0251 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 186:28
  43. 42 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of January 27, 2026 2026-0270 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 186:39
  44. 43 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of January 22, 2026 2026-0271 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 186:47
  45. 44 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Special Called Parks Zoning Meeting of January 22, 2026 2026-0276 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:48
  46. 45 The Board may take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  47. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  48. 47 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  49. 48 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 320:32
  50. 49 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  51. 50 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 321:20
  52. 51 Commission District(s): District 7 To adopt an ordinance to establish a community‑driven process that allows residents to select five miles of roadway to be designated for repaving as the “People’s Choice” selection. 2026-0224 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 324:05
  53. 52 Community Development
  54. 53 Commission District(s): All Purchase of two Vehicles for the Community Development Department 2026-0228 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 324:44
  55. 54 Fire & Rescue Services
  56. 55 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts FY26 Grant Award for EMS Trauma Related Equipment with the Georgia Trauma Commission 2026-0210 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 325:15
  57. 56 Human Services
  58. 57 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 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 328:30
  59. 58 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  60. 59 Commission District(s): Commission District 1 & 7 Northwoods Historic District (Sign Toppers). No cost to County. 2026-0198 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:40
  61. 60 Commission District(s): County Wide Reimbursement for Traffic Signal Equipment Relocations, Upgrades, Recycling and Damage 2026-0213 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:54
  62. 61 Commission District(s): County Wide Request for Funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the FY2-2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant Program, Cost to the County $20,000,000.00 2026-0214 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 330:23
  63. 62 Purchasing & Contracting
  64. 63 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  65. 65 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  66. 66 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 with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 332:47
  67. 67 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  68. 68 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 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 332:54
  69. 69 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 Deferred with a stop in the ▶ jump to 333:40
  70. 70 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 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 335:49
  71. 71 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  72. 72 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1214031 Granite Rubble Stone (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Watershed Management (DWM), Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA), and Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of the purchase of granite rubble stone used to address erosion control issues. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Bedrock Granite Co., Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $925,000.00. 2026-0247 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 336:51
  73. 73 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  74. 74 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 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 337:41
  75. 75 Watershed Management
  76. 76 Commission District(s): 1 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with JWC Tucker, LLC. with a contribution of $25,000.00. 2026-0212 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 338:20
  77. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  78. 78 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  79. 79 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Adopting Digital Accessibility Compliance Measures to Meet the Requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2025-1189 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 353:00
  80. 80 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Amend the FY25 Budget to Establish the Office of Legislative Counsel and Authorize the Hiring of Legislative Counsel 2025-1534 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 354:57
  81. 81 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution of the Governing Authority of DeKalb County, Georgia to Establish a Process for the Selection of Voting Delegates to Represent DeKalb County in External Association and Organizational Matters 2025-1695 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 361:39
  82. 82 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $3,000 from the 2026 District 2 Office Budget to Park Pride to support the 2026 Parks and Greenspace Conference 2026-0181 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 362:45
  83. 83 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 363:54
  84. 84 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  85. 85 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 364:38
  86. 86 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 in the Pass ▶ jump to 365:21
  87. 87 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 366:05
  88. 88 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 366:58
  89. 89 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution To Establish A Temporary Moratorium On New Hangar Development At DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) And To Urge The Federal Aviation Administration To Restrict Nighttime Flights To Emergencies 2025-1814 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 383:54
  90. 90 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Of The Board Of Commissioners Of DeKalb County, Georgia To Establish A Formal Process For Appointing A Commissioner To The DeKalb County Continuum Of Care (Coc) Governance Board 2025-1816 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 384:45
  91. 91 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Of The DeKalb County Board Of Commissioners Concerning Public Safety, The Protection Of Civil Rights, And The Immediate Withdrawal Of Tactical Federal Immigration Enforcement Teams From DeKalb County. 2026-0205 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 385:34
  92. 92 Purchasing & Contracting
  93. 93 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  94. 94 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 Deferred with a stop in the Pass ▶ jump to 437:06
  95. 95 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-098-ITB CD Trunks - Shoal Creek Section 1: for use by the Department of Wastewater Management (DWM). Consists of providing construction services to replace Section 1 of the Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer and all necessary appurtenances. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder JDS, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed $51,486,473.55. 2026-0103 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 438:21
  96. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  97. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  98. 97 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Of The DeKalb County Board Of Commissioners Concerning Public Safety, The Protection Of Civil Rights, And The Immediate Withdrawal Of Tactical Federal Immigration Enforcement Teams From DeKalb County. 2026-0205 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 435:31
  99. 98 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  100. 99 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.