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November 18, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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

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Agenda — 106 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 1:39
  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 2:42
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 29:57
  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 64:15
  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): Commission District 3 Super District 6 Application of Architectural Standard, LLC c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a major modification of zoning conditions pursuant to CZ-17-21564 for a mixed-use development in the MU-4 (Mixed-Use High Density) zoning district and Tier 2 of the I-20 Overlay District, at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway. 2024-1496 Approved Substitute with Conditions Pass ▶ jump to 102:19
  12. 11 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 4 Super District 6 Application of Karimshah, Inc. c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a Major Modification of zoning conditions pursuant to CZ-06-1241 to allow an automobile wash service (car wash) in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway. 2025-0962 ▶ jump to 102:28
  13. 12 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 4 Super District 6 Application of Karimshah, Inc. c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a drive-through facility (car wash) in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway. 2025-0963 ▶ jump to 103:11
  14. E. APPEALS
  15. 13 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 4 Super District 6 Application of Karimshah, Inc. c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a Major Modification of zoning conditions pursuant to CZ-06-1241 to allow an automobile wash service (car wash) in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway. 2025-0962 Approved Substitute with Conditions Pass ▶ jump to 119:30
  16. 14 NONE
  17. 14 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 4 Super District 6 Application of Karimshah, Inc. c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a drive-through facility (car wash) in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway. 2025-0963 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:16
  18. 15 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  19. 16 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  20. 17 Commission District(s): District 3 Recording the appointment of Ms. Teresa Hardy to the SPLOST II Residents Review Committee as the District 3 appointee. 2025-1696 ▶ jump to 123:31
  21. 18 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  22. 19 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to Record The Appointment of Pamela Middleton as the District 5 Appointee to the District DeKalb County Resident Oversight Committee for SPLOST II Revenues and Expenditures 2025-1701 ▶ jump to 125:06
  23. F. APPOINTMENTS
  24. 21 Chief Executive Office
  25. 22 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Nick Nicolosi to the Perimeter Community Improvement District Board 2025-1617 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 127:57
  26. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  27. 24 Airport
  28. 25 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Bryce Angell. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1665 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:27
  29. 26 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Joseph Wargo. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1668 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:34
  30. 27 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  31. 28 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $5,000.00 of District 4 -ARP Interest acct #00204.579002.100.000.0000 to Potters House CDC located in Tucker GA for food distribution. 2025-1679 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:39
  32. 29 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $5,000.00 of District 4 -ARP-SLFRF Interest acct #00204.579002.100.000.0000 to Wade Walker YMCA located Stone Mountain for food distribution. 2025-1680 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:53
  33. 30 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  34. 31 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of November 4, 2025. 2025-1691 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 129:16
  35. 32 The Board will take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  36. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  37. 34 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  38. 35 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 140:19
  39. 36 Purchasing & Contracting
  40. 37 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  41. 38 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1373878 Cloud Based Software - Form Builder (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of the purchase of a cloud-based software for the creation of departmental forms that includes training and support. This request seeks to add the Department of Police Services (PS) and to increase contract funds to establish a multiyear software subscription service. Awarded to: GovOS Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $124,125.00. 2025-1429 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 140:27
  42. 39 Commission District(s): All RAT - Ratification of Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1349075 Cloud Solutions and Services (Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-T20190814-0001): for use by Police Services (PS). This contract consists of purchasing off the competitively let SWC to purchase OpenGov software to assist in the development and management of a Pet Litter Registry program for Animal Enforcement Services. Awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp. Amount Not To Exceed $82,981.15. 2025-1481 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 141:10
  43. 40 Commission District(s): All . RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2024-100007 for Temporary Personnel Services (Four (4) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by all DeKalb County departments through the Department of Human Resources & Merit System (HRMS). Consists of the provision of part-time and full-time temporary personnel positions for DeKalb County on an as-needed basis. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposers, who are responsive and responsible: Tryfacta, Inc.; Openwork, LLC; and 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $24,000,000.00 2025-1513 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 141:40
  44. 41 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 2000170, 2000171, 2000173 and 2000182, Engine and Aerial Accessories for Fire Rescue (1st Renewal of 4 Options To Renew): for use by Fire Rescue (FR). These contracts consist of purchasing engine and aerial accessories and equipment to outfit Departmental fleet purchases. This request seeks to ratify a price increase to Contract Nos.: 2000170 and 2000173 effective September 1, 2025. This request also seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option. Awarded to: Williams Fire Apparatus Inc., Ten8 Fire and Safety LLC, Fireline Inc., and Pro Fire and Tactical LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,830,000.00. 2025-1600 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 143:10
  45. 42 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  46. 43 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) 99999-SPD-T20190814-0001 Cloud Solutions and Services: for use by the Department of Purchasing and Contracting (P&C). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC for OpenGov e-procurement software, maintenance, and support services. This request also seeks to ratify previously issued Purchase Order Nos.: 5034654 and 5024800 for software usage and professional services. Awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $470,000.00. 2025-1441 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 144:37
  47. 44 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  48. 45 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 9999-SPD-T20120501-0004 Network Equipment: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This request seeks to ratify a previously issued purchase order to purchase from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-SPD T20120501-0004 for the annual upgrade and renewal of the County’s Avaya telephone system, which includes software support and maintenance services. Awarded to Avaya, Inc., c/o Carousel Industries of North America, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed $410,035.70. 2025-1549 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 145:43
  49. 46 Commission District(s): All CA - Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-SCG Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Related Attachments: for use by Public Works - Fleet Management to be used by Public Works - Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-SCG for the provision of eleven (11) Scag Turf Tiger 61” cut mowers, for the purposes of maintaining various recreational fields and parks throughout the County. Awarded to Scag Power Equipment, c/o Orange Property Inc., dba Campbell’s Lawn Equipment. Amount Not To Exceed: $147,565.00. 2025-1554 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 146:59
  50. 47 Commission District(s): All SS - Fleet Management Software Site License Support (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of the four (4) year purchase of asset software used for managing repairs and the servicing of County vehicles by Fleet to prevent loss of use. FASTER Software is software currently being utilized by PW - Fleet Management to manage the maintenance, parts, and condition of County vehicles for Police, Fire Rescue, and other various departments. Awarded to TT FASTER, LLC, dba FASTER Asset Solutions. Amount Not to Exceed: $446,754.71. 2025-1593 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 147:52
  51. 48 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  52. 49 Commission District(s): 3 and 6 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2000011 Pool Renovations at NH Scott Park (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of the renovation of the pool, pool site, and all things necessary to complete the renovation. This request seeks to increase the contract term through April 30, 2026. Awarded to Summit Properties and Development Co., LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1569 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 148:45
  53. 50 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  54. 51 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation to Bid No. 2025-016-ITB Roadway Striping Project (270 Days): for use by the Department of Public Works Transportation (PW-T). Consists of replacing existing roadway pavement markings with new thermoplastic pavement markings on portions of 10 County roadways. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: Peek Pavement Marking LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $460,008.90. 2025-1117 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 148:51
  55. 52 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1257867 Valves, Tapping Sleeves and Fire Hydrants (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the purchase of valves, tapping sleeves and fire hydrants. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Ferguson Waterworks. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1361 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 149:39
  56. 53 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1275646 Manhole Castings and Accessories (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of the purchase of manhole castings and accessories. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Ferguson Waterworks. Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00. 2025-1376 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 150:03
  57. 54 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000167 CNG Fueling Station Maintenance and Repairs: for use by Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of providing routine and on-call repair and maintenance services to the CNG fueling stations located at the Seminole Road Landfill and other locations, as well as at the Central Transfer Station. This request seeks to increase contract’s term through June 30, 2026, and funds. Awarded to Atlanta Gas Light Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00. 2025-1388 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 150:24
  58. 55 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1282666 Manhole Rings, Covers & Valve Boxes (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the purchase of manhole rings, covers and valve boxes. This request is to increase contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Metals & Materials Engineers, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $1,300,000.00. 2025-1416 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 150:38
  59. 56 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1242005 Electrical Switchgear Inspections and Repair (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing inspection and repair of switchgear equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants. This request seeks to increase the contract term through March 31, 2027. Awarded to Cleveland Electric Company. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1447 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 150:59
  60. 57 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1372099 Cooperative Agreement for Safety Shoes (Fairfax County, Virginia Contract No. 44000012004): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM), Public Works - Roads and Drainage (RAD), Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Public Works - Fleet Management (FM), Beautification and Sanitation. This contract consists of the purchase of safety shoes of various styles, types, and sizes. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through March 31, 2027. Awarded to Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $481,239.75 2025-1475 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 151:14
  61. 58 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation to Bid No. 2025-052-ITB Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon on Henderson Mill Road, Evans Road, and Flowers Road (270 Days): for use by the Department of Public Works Transportation (PW-T). Consists of the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons on Henderson Mill Road, Evans Road, and Flowers Road. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: GTG Traffic Signals LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $82,857.00. 2025-1493 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 151:43
  62. 59 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 for Contract Nos.: 1231540, 1231542, 1231546, 1231550 and 1231552 Engineering and Design Services for Public Works Transportation & Infrastructure (Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works-Transportation (PW-T). These contracts consist of providing engineering services to initiate design of selected public works infrastructure improvement projects for the County. This request seeks approval to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to: AtkinsRealis USA, Inc., Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), Inc.; Arcadis U.S. Inc.; Atlas Technical Consultants and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,945,897.16. 2025-1548 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 152:05
  63. 60 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-040-ITB 2025 LMIG Road Resurfacing Projects: for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). Consists of primarily patching, milling, leveling, repair, and resurfacing, including all work appurtenant thereto, of various County roads under the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: Triple R Paving & Construction, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $15,858,955.68. 2025-1550 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 152:38
  64. 61 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-033-ITB Water and Wastewater Laboratory Analytical (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of analyzing DeKalb County water and wastewater samples according to the most cost effective, current, and acceptable standards permitted by Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Recommend award to the sole responsive and responsible bidder: Eurofins Environment Testing Southeast, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2025-1552 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 153:00
  65. 62 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 LB - Invitation No. 2025-2000165 Conventional Grassing (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Sanitation. Consists of the purchase of grass seeding services as a means of erosion prevention and odor control at the Seminole Landfill. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: Brown Management Services (BMS) Enterprises, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,167.80. 2025-1572 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 153:19
  66. 63 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000427 Commercial Containers, Commercial Container Lids, Commercial Recycle Containers and Roll-Off Containers: for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of supplying commercial containers for the roll-off and commercial services throughout the County. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract’s term through February 28, 2026, and funds. Awarded to Wastequip Manufacturing Company, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $362,162.00. 2025-1575 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 153:37
  67. 64 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No 4. to Contract 1223623 HDPE Pipe Liners (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe liners. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1587 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 155:01
  68. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  69. 66 Board of Commissioners
  70. 67 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Dependent Care Reimbursement Program Pilot 2025-0376 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 243:00
  71. 67 Walk-on Items
  72. 68 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  73. 69 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 Approved substitute Fail ▶ jump to 261:02
  74. 70 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  75. 71 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 Pass ▶ jump to 274:14
  76. 71 Commission District(s): All Allocate funding for Rapid Response for Food Emergencies and a Food Resilience Hub Initiative (Purchasing Policy Exemption). Consists of the implementation of a two-phase initiative to address both immediate hunger relief and long-term community resilience until March 31, 2026. In an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00. 2025-1742 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 221:49
  77. 72 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 Pass ▶ jump to 275:20
  78. 73 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Supporting The Administration’s Decision To Take Action To Recover Land Traded To Blackhall Real Estate Phase II, LLC In Its 2021 Land Exchange With DeKalb County And For Other Purposes. 2025-0681 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 276:00
  79. 74 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Budget Amendment to Increase the General Fund, Community Development Fund to Fully Fund and Expand the Street Outreach Team, Ensuring All Employees are Full Time and Entitled to the County’s Full Benefit Package and to Expand the Street Outreach Team by Two Additional Individuals. 2025-1523 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 310:58
  80. 75 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $56,160 to Compassionate Atlanta to Coordinate a Living Sculpture on the Stone Mountain Trail and Coordinate Community Workshops and Programs, Ultimately Implementing a Compassionate Corridor from Clarkston to Scottdale 2025-1528 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 311:37
  81. 76 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Allocate A Total Of $49,000 To Retaaza To Support Subsidized Food Purchases For The DeKalb Fresh Mobile Market And Additional Food Distribution Locations As Well As Reallocate The $25,000 Originally Allocated To MARTA for the MARTA Market Program Via Agenda Item 2025-1628 To Retaaza To Run The MARTA Market Program 2025-1652 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 314:24
  82. 77 Chief Executive Office
  83. 78 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Amend the FY2025 Operating Budget to Appropriate Funding to Address Critical Infrastructure Repairs to the DeKalb County Jail. 2025-1655 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 315:03
  84. 79 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Contract with Frontline Response to provide "Unhoused Assistance Services" to Homeless citizens of DeKalb County by providing Emergency / Temporary Housing (Shelters) with wrap around services; and to provide Permanent Supportive Housing Transitional Services for an amount not to exceed $570,000. 2025-1657 Deferred Fail ▶ jump to 364:10
  85. 79 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 269:37
  86. 80 District Attorney
  87. 81 Commission District(s): all Creation of two positions in the District Attorney’s Office as a critical budget request 2025-1324 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 373:24
  88. 82 Ethics Board
  89. 83 Commission District(s): All The DeKalb County Board of Ethics requests that the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners take action to enforce the December 15, 2022 decision of Board of Ethics against Vaughn Irons in the Ethics Board case of Rhea Johnson vs. Vaughn Irons 2024-1352 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 399:44
  90. 84 Planning and Sustainability
  91. 85 Commission District(s): All Districts Application of the director of planning & sustainability to Accept into Record the DeKalb County Urban Tree Canopy Assessment and to Adopt the Study’s Recommendations. 2025-1458 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 400:53
  92. 86 Purchasing & Contracting
  93. 87 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  94. 88 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-046 Emergency Ambulance Services (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR). Consists of providing comprehensive 911 ambulance services, to include: emergency ambulance service, 911 response, advance life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) transport, and any other service that is designed to improve efficiencies in the 911 ambulance service system (such as a nurse hotline). Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. DBA American Medical Response. Amount Not To Exceed: $77,773,900.00. 2025-1352 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 401:57
  95. 89 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  96. 90 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos.: 1386107 and 1386108 Uniforms for DeKalb County Marshal’s Office (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of providing uniforms for the Marshal’s Office personnel. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through August 31, 2026. Awarded to Galls LLC and Dana Safety Supply Inc. Total Amount Not to Exceed: $180,000.00. 2025-1445 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 402:07
  97. 90 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Contract with Frontline Response to provide "Unhoused Assistance Services" to Homeless citizens of DeKalb County by providing Emergency / Temporary Housing (Shelters) with wrap around services; and to provide Permanent Supportive Housing Transitional Services for an amount not to exceed $570,000. 2025-1657 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 364:49
  98. 91 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1365832 Law Enforcement Accessories (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS) and the Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of the purchase of various law enforcement accessories. This request seeks to increase contract funds for the remaining term through January 31, 2026. This request also seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through January 31, 2027. Awarded to Dana Safety Supply Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $358,000.00. 2025-1449 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 403:29
  99. 92 Commission District(s): All SS - Prosecutor Case Management Software Services (Sole Source): for use by the Office of the Solicitor - General. Consists of the provision of the PROSECUTORbyKarpel® (PbK) case management system including installation, companion services and annual subscription. This purchase allows for the additional sharing of digital evidence and case information between agencies, as well integration with several of the County’s law enforcement databases to leverage previously entered witness information. This request seeks to ratify previously provided services and seeks approval to establish a two (2) year agreement for continued operations of case management system services. Awarded to Karpel Computer Systems, Inc., dba Karpel Solutions. Amount Not To Exceed: $392,837.00. 2025-1520 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 404:38
  100. 93 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  101. 94 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 RFP - Request for Proposal No. 22-500625 Eastside Aviation Development on DeKalb Peachtree Airport (Multi-Year Lease): for use by the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport. Consists of the design, construction, and management of business directly related to aviation for corporate aviation hangar development on the eastside of the airfield at the PDK Airport. Recommend award to the sole proposer: Sky Harbour, LLC. Estimated 50-Year Total Revenue Amount: $576,607,163.00 ($211,270,337.00 estimated towards DeKalb County). Deferred Fail ▶ jump to 449:53
  102. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  103. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  104. 97 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  105. 98 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.
  106. 106 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 RFP - Request for Proposal No. 22-500625 Eastside Aviation Development on DeKalb Peachtree Airport (Multi-Year Lease): for use by the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport. Consists of the design, construction, and management of business directly related to aviation for corporate aviation hangar development on the eastside of the airfield at the PDK Airport. Recommend award to the sole proposer: Sky Harbour, LLC. Estimated 50-Year Total Revenue Amount: $576,607,163.00 ($211,270,337.00 estimated towards DeKalb County). Approved Pass ▶ jump to 478:39