Committee of the Whole
178 Sam's Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)
Agenda — 103 items
- 1 Tentative Agenda
- 1 Attendance
- 2 This Agenda is not final and subject to change, as the agenda for the Regular Board of Commissioners' meeting is set at the Committee of the Whole.
- I. Committee of the Whole
- A. Committee Reports
- B. Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for February 10, 2026
- 6 PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
- 7 Budget
- 8 Commission District(s): All To Adopt the 2026 Annual Budget
- 9 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
- 10 Chief Executive Office
- 11 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.
- 12 PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS
- 13 Chief Executive Office
- 14 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Sara Patenaude to Post 2 of the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority.
- 15 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Rev. Dr. James Todd Speed to Post 1 of the DeKalb County Hospital Authority.
- 16 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Elizabeth M. Roberts, Esq. to Post 1 of the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority.
- 17 PROPOSED PRELIMINARY ITEMS
- 18 Community Development
- 19 Commission District(s): All Purchase of two Vehicles for the Community Development Department
- 20 Fire & Rescue Services
- 21 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts FY26 Grant Award for EMS Trauma Related Equipment with the Georgia Trauma Commission
- 22 Human Services
- 23 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.
- 24 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
- 25 Commission District(s): Commission District 1 & 7 Northwoods Historic District (Sign Toppers). No cost to County.
- 26 Commission District(s): County Wide Reimbursement for Traffic Signal Equipment Relocations, Upgrades, Recycling and Damage
- 27 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
- 28 Purchasing & Contracting
- 29 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
- 30 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.
- 30 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
- 31 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
- 32 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.
- 33 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.
- 34 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.
- 35 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
- 37 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
- 38 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.
- 40 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
- 41 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
- 42 Watershed Management
- 42 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with NEX Development Partners, LLC. with a contribution of $832,000.00.
- 43 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.
- C. Review of Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda
- 45 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
- 46 Board of Commissioners - District 7
- 47 Commission District(s): District 7 Record the Appointment of Gabrielle Rogers to the DeKalb Women’s Commission
- 48 PRELIMINARY
- 49 Board of Commissioners
- 50 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
- 51 Board of Commissioners - District 2
- 52 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
- 53 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $50,000 from District 2 ARPI Funds to Support Domestic Violence Victims and their Pets
- 54 Board of Commissioners - District 6
- 55 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
- 56 Board of Commissioners - District 7
- 57 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.
- 58 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.
- 59 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.
- 60 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.
- 61 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.
- 62 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.
- 63 Clerk to the Board of Commissioner and CEO
- 64 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of January 20, 2026.
- 65 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of January 27, 2026
- 66 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of January 22, 2026
- 67 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Special Called Parks Zoning Meeting of January 22, 2026
- D. Review/Recap of New Items for the BOC Agenda
- E. Granicus VoteCast Demonstration
- F. Decide DeKalb Quarterly Update
- G. Items Previously Heard
- 72 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
- 73 "DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
- 74 Planning and Sustainability
- 75 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.
- 76 APPOINTMENTS
- 77 Chief Executive Office
- 78 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Nick Nicolosi to the Perimeter Community Improvement District Board
- 79 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Hunter Hines to the Chamblee-Doraville Community Improvement District Board.
- 80 ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
- 81 Board of Commissioners - District 2
- 82 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)
- 83 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
- 84 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
- 85 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
- 86 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $25,000 from 2026 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Compassionate ATL to Support Interfaith Initiative
- 87 Board of Commissioners - District 6
- 88 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.
- 89 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.
- 90 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.
- 91 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
- 92 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
- 93 Purchasing & Contracting
- 94 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
- 95 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.
- 96 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.
- II. Special Called Meeting
- 98 Board of Commissioners - District 6
- 99 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.
- 100 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.
- A. Executive Session
- B. Other Matters