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November 10, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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

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Agenda — 166 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 12:09
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, William J. Linkous III, County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 20:25
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 20:35
  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 76:12
  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 Public Works - Transportation
  11. 10 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 Traffic Calming Petition - Bouldercrest Park Road off Bouldercrest Road. No Cost to County. 2025-1479 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 81:29
  12. 11 Commission District(s): 4 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Post Road Pass between Martin Road and Lost Creek Circle (East Intersection). No Cost to County. 2025-1480 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:11
  13. E. APPEALS
  14. 13 NONE
  15. 14 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  16. 15 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  17. 16 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the Appointment of Micah Seibel to the District 4 Community Council Board. 2025-1567 ▶ jump to 98:59
  18. 17 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the Appointment of Taha Addow to the SPLOST II Residents Committee. 2025-1615 ▶ jump to 99:20
  19. 18 Chief Executive Office
  20. 19 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Recording the appointment of Mr. Charles Trippi to Post 5 of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board. 2025-1601 ▶ jump to 99:33
  21. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Record the Appointment of Stephen Binney to the SPLOST II Residents Committee. 2025-1654 ▶ jump to 99:43
  22. F. APPOINTMENTS
  23. 22 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  24. 23 Commission District(s): District 7 An item to appoint Larry Lowe to SPLOST II Committee as District 7 appointment 2025-1608 ▶ jump to 100:02
  25. 24 Chief Executive Office
  26. 25 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Mr. Dennis McConnell. 2025-0992 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 101:54
  27. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Mike Cooper to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees. 2025-1199 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 102:15
  28. 27 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. DeVon E. Hudson to Post 6 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors. 2025-1588 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 102:41
  29. 28 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Candice Norris-Brown to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Community Service Board. 2025-1589 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 103:15
  30. 29 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Nick Nicolosi to the Perimeter Community Improvement District Board 2025-1617 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 103:37
  31. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  32. 31 Board of Commissioners
  33. 32 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the November 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-1584 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:50
  34. 33 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  35. 34 Commission District(s): District 1 To Approve the Appropriation of $25,000 from District 1’s ARP Interest Fund Account (00201.582206.100.000) to iCare Atlanta for Food Distribution 2025-1648 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:59
  36. 35 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  37. 36 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 from the District 3 ARP Interest Account to community based organizations to assist families with food and wellness 2025-1651 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:07
  38. 37 Chief Executive Office
  39. 38 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Emergency Food Distribution 2025-1628 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 127:49
  40. 39 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Proposed Amendment to the Declaration of Easement Agreement for Real Property located at 1856 Eastfield Street, Decatur, 30032 - Parcel ID 15-170-13-126 2025-1658 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:37
  41. 40 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  42. 41 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of October 28, 2025 2025-1599 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:42
  43. 42 Planning and Sustainability
  44. 43 Commission District(s): Commission Districts: All Districts Acceptance of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for the FFY 2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Award for DeKalb County in the Amount of $16,500. 2025-1450 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:37
  45. 44 The Board will take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00PM
  46. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  47. 46 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  48. 47 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Amend the FY25 Budget to Create a Deputy Chief of Staff role within the Board of Commissioners Central Staff and Authorize the Hiring of a Deputy Chief of Staff. 2025-1650 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 128:45
  49. 48 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  50. 49 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 131:19
  51. 50 Chief Executive Office
  52. 51 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 131:51
  53. 52 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 Pass ▶ jump to 132:26
  54. 53 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  55. 54 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 Pass ▶ jump to 133:42
  56. 55 Finance
  57. 56 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts 2026 Medicare Retiree Rates 2025-1618 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:04
  58. 57 Planning and Sustainability
  59. 58 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 134:36
  60. 59 Purchasing & Contracting
  61. 60 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  62. 61 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 134:44
  63. 62 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 135:19
  64. 63 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 137:00
  65. 64 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  66. 65 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000198-0017 Office, Computer, and Educational Furniture: for use by the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). This request seeks to ratify a previously issued purchase order to purchase from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-001-SPD0000198-0017 for the provision of workstation furniture, task chairs, and final workstation furnishing at the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). Awarded to Allsteel, LLC, c/o Interior Environments. Amount Not to Exceed: $130,968.17. 2025-1311 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:07
  67. 66 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1361755 KNOWiNK Poll Pad (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voters Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of providing KNOWiNK Poll Pad system certified by Georgia State Elections. This request seeks approval to increase contract funds and contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to KNOWiNK, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $600,000.00. 2025-1375 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:46
  68. 67 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos. 2000028, 2000024 & 2000029 Anti-freeze (Annual Contract 1st of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. These contracts consist of providing anti-freeze for County vehicles and equipment. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through September 30, 2026. Awarded to The McPherson Companies, Inc., Napa Auto Parts and Taylor Enterprises, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $70,000.00. 2025-1398 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:08
  69. 68 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1380301 Task Order Contract for Minor Construction, (Fulton County Contract No. 23ITB138741K-JAJ(B)) [Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let Fulton County contract for the repair, alteration, modernization, maintenance, rehabilitation, construction, etc. of buildings, structures, or other real property. This request seeks final funding for the completion of the Animal Shelter Expansion project. This request also seeks to increase funding for upcoming projects and to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Hawk Construction Company, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,300,000.00. 2025-1436 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:39
  70. 69 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1270264 Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection of Overhead Doors and Gates (Annual Contract - 4th Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Fire Rescue Services (FR), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) and Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing maintenance, repair, and inspection of County overhead doors and gates. This request is to exercise the 4th renewal option through December 31, 2026. Awarded to: D.H. Pace Company, Inc., dba Overhead Door Company of Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,455,000.00. 2025-1461 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 139:26
  71. 70 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000155-0001 Truck Chassis and Truck Bodies: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Roads and Drainage. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-001-SPD0000155-0001 for the provision of three (3) 2026 International Trucks with Telescopic Terex Hi-Ranger & Line Bodies. These bucket trucks will be used by the Department of Signals & Traffic Engineering to install and maintain traffic signals, ensuring safe access to high poles for maintenance throughout the County. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc., dba Rush Truck Center, Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $910,833.00. 2025-1462 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 139:55
  72. 71 Commission District(s): All CA - Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-KOM Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Technology (Cooperative Agreement): 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-KOM for the provision of one (1) Komatsu (Model HM00-5) articulated truck, to transport heavy loads such as dirt, gravel, and materials across rough terrain, for the purposes of handling garbage disposal, clearing yard debris, and excavating large areas efficiently. Awarded to Komatsu America Corporation, c/o Tractor & Equipment Co. Amount Not To Exceed: $767,200.00. 2025-1499 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 142:14
  73. 72 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  74. 73 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-051-RFP On Call Engineering Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of providing on call engineering services that primarily includes engineering studies, design, land surveying, construction administration, and related services for water and wastewater projects under the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Consent Decree (CD). Recommend award to the eight (8) highest scoring proposers: Tetra Tech, Inc.; Brown and Caldwell Inc.; CDM Smith Inc.; Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; Arcadis U.S., Inc.; Hazen and Sawyer; Carollo Engineers, Inc.; and Gresham Smith for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $64,000,000.00. 2025-1327 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 143:58
  75. 74 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1259397 for Crane Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the provision of crane services. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Phoenix Crane Service, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1391 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 144:10
  76. 75 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1252340 for Valve and Wet Tap Installation Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the installation of valves and wet taps for fire hydrant repairs. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Georgia Hydrant Services, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,500,000.00. 2025-1394 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 145:16
  77. 76 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No.1283955 Cooperative Agreement for Consent Decree: Trenchless Technology Rehabilitation, External Point Repairs, and Related Products and Services (OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. R170802) [DeKalb Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing sewer system trenchless sewer line rehabilitation services. This request seeks to increase performance time, scope of work, funding, and contract term through December 31, 2027. Awarded to SAK Construction, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $21,543,303.91. 2025-1403 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 145:25
  78. 77 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. 1177081 Trenchless Sewer Line Rehabilitation and Construction and Televising Inspection Services (Savannah Contract: Event No. 5937/Buyer Contract No. 886 [DeKalb Cooperative Agreement]: for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract is a cooperative agreement and consists of providing sewer line rehabilitation services; to primarily include inspections, sewer line cleaning, and cured in place pipe. This request seeks to increase scope of work, and funding. Awarded to Insituform Technologies, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed $16,005,309.86. 2025-1407 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 147:14
  79. 78 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos.: 1252006 and 1252055 for Diving Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of diving services for the removal of blockages that inhibit proper flow of water in various raw water pump stations. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Underwater Construction Corporation and Zion Marine, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1419 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 147:23
  80. 79 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1266498 for Machine Shop Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by Departments of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of machine shop services for various industrial equipment at the wastewater plants and lift stations. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Cole Technology, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2025-1422 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 147:57
  81. 80 Commission District(s): 5 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000263 for Application of Herbicides at Pole Bridge Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of services for application of herbicides at Pole Bridge Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Opterra Solutions, Inc. Amount not to exceed: $230,000.00. 2025-1426 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:14
  82. 81 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1259123 Restoration Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of labor and materials for the restoration of property, to include concrete installation; sodding; and landscaping services. This request seeks to increase the contract term through June 30, 2026. Awarded to Autaco Development, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1442 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 149:23
  83. 82 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1308604 Ductile Iron Water Pipe (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract) for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing ductile iron water pipe. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Ferguson Waterworks. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1460 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 150:26
  84. 83 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1217791 Fire Hydrant Replacements, Repair Parts and Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK). This contract consists of providing repair and replacement services for fire hydrants and hydrant parts. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Georgia Hydrant Services, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,520,000.00 2025-1465 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 151:14
  85. 84 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1268548 (fka 1210485) Consent Decree - Construction Management Services: Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement (CD-GSRR): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing construction management services for various gravity sewer collection system rehabilitation and replacement projects. This request is to extend the contract term through December 31, 2027. Awarded to Gresham Smith/CERM Joint Venture (GS/C-JV). CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2025-1474 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 152:06
  86. 85 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies, and Related Products and Services (OMNIA Partners Contract No. 16154) (Multi-year with 2 options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Beautification (PWB), and Sanitation. This contract consists of the purchase of maintenance, repair, operating and industrial supplies and related products and services for use in making repairs and improvements to the County. This contract also consists of the collection, transportation, recycling and disposal of scrap tires and other tire related scrap. Awarded to Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $309,866.91. 2025-1476 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 152:15
  87. 86 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1284298 for RFP No. 21-500572 Professional Services for Mapping of the Floodplain (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage. This contract consists of conducting flood studies and mapping to identify both existing and future land-use and floodplains conditions as required by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. This request seeks to increase the contract term to December 31, 2026. Awarded to: Dewberry Engineers, Inc. CONTRACT TERM EXTENTION ONLY. 2025-1484 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 152:51
  88. 87 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000114 for ITB No. 24-101659 2024 LMIG Road Resurfacing Projects: for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage. This contract consists of resurfacing DeKalb County roads. This request seeks to increase the contract term to May 31, 2026. Awarded to: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1486 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 153:28
  89. 88 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos.: 1309232, 1309234, 1309236, and 1309239 for ITB No. 22-101480 Storm Drainage Infrastructure System Construction for Public Works Stormwater Project (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of storm drainage system construction services. This request seeks to increase the contract term for all four (4) contracts to December 31, 2026. Awarded to: Kemi Construction, Inc., A&S Paving, Inc., Site Engineering, Inc., and GS Construction, Inc. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2025-1491 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 153:55
  90. 89 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement Refuse Collection Vehicles with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services (Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 110223-MCN): for use by Public Works-Sanitation. Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 110223-MCN for the provision of eight (8) new 25-cubic yard (CY) 3.5 rear loader trucks, for continued weekly refuse collection services within the County. This request seeks to rescind the previous award under Agenda Item No. 2025-0844 for an amount not to exceed $1,804,000.00, and to award under this new Agenda Item for the immediate purchase of new refuse trucks. Awarded to McNeilus Financial, dba McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, c/o Ten-8 Industrial. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,928,813.00. 2025-1524 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 154:42
  91. 90 Watershed Management
  92. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  93. 93 Board of Commissioners
  94. 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 165:35
  95. 95 Commission District(s): All Districts Board of Commissioners’ 2026 Regular Business and Committee of the Whole Meetings Calendar 2025-1598 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 98:45
  96. 96 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  97. 97 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 Pass ▶ jump to 167:16
  98. 98 Commission District(s): All Districts An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18 of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, as Revised 1988, to Add a New Article IX Related to Blighted Property to Allow A Millage Rate Increase for Blighted Properties and Other Purposes 2024-1238 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 170:07
  99. 99 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 Pass ▶ jump to 171:11
  100. 100 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  101. 101 Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution of the Dekalb County Board of Commissioners to Urge Modifications to the Dekalb Council for the Arts, Inc. to Ensure BOC-Appointed Voting Representation 2025-0751 Deferred for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 172:03
  102. 102 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 Pass ▶ jump to 173:11
  103. 103 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of a contract with Leadership DeKalb in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 2025-1509 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 174:44
  104. 104 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 175:55
  105. 105 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, to Establish The DeKalb County Women’s Commission; To Provide for Purposes, Membership, Terms, Meetings, and Duties; and for Other Lawful Purposes 2025-1606 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 179:30
  106. 106 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  107. 107 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 180:09
  108. 108 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 Pass
  109. 109 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requesting The Administration Implement Water And Wastewater Service Shutoff Protections And Pause All Payment Plans Issued By The Finance Department During The Interim Period While The Urban League Of Greater Atlanta Is Establishing The DeKalb Customer Advocate's Office. 2025-1508 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 182:41
  110. 110 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 183:18
  111. 111 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 Pass ▶ jump to 183:51
  112. 112 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 184:33
  113. 113 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution by The Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County Designating 1/8th of the Hotel-Motel Tax Revenue for An Affordable Housing Trust Fund Beginning in 2025, Pending Fund Approval 2024-1548 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 185:59
  114. 114 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  115. 115 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation for funding to create the Presidential Parkway Small Area Plan. 2025-1610 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 186:08
  116. 116 Commission District(s): District 7 An item to allocate up to $15,000 from the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation to support a resource connection marketing campaign-developed in collaboration with Working Families Power-for District 7 residents experiencing difficulty with water bills. 2025-1612 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 187:08
  117. 117 Chief Executive Office
  118. 118 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Contract with Frontline Response to provide “Warming and Cooling Center Services to Homeless citizens of DeKalb encountering potential health risks due to inclement weather for an amount not to exceed $420,000. 2025-1446 ▶ jump to 257:25
  119. 119 Community Development
  120. 120 Commission District(s): All Approval of Contract with Habitat for Humanity DeKalb using HUD - HOME Investment Partnership Program, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds - $1,050,000.00 2025-1497 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 300:07
  121. 121 Facilities Management
  122. 122 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing Two-Year Parking Lease Agreement with The Task Force for Global Health, Inc. and DeKalb County Government 2025-1498 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 259:17
  123. 122 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Contract with Frontline Response to provide “Warming and Cooling Center Services to Homeless citizens of DeKalb encountering potential health risks due to inclement weather for an amount not to exceed $420,000. 2025-1446 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 265:12
  124. 123 Human Services
  125. 124 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of a Grant in the amount of $877,856.00 from the Georgia Department of Public Health for the Dekalb Maternal Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program - At No Cost to the County 2025-1502 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 300:50
  126. 125 Commission District(s): All Awarding of the 2025 Human Services Grants to Local Non-Profits- At a Cost of $650,000 to the County 2025-1511 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 303:34
  127. 126 Commission District(s): All Awarding of the Victim Assistance Grants for 2025 to State Certified Victim Assistance Non-Profit Agencies-Transfer Funds from the Victim Assistance Fund 206 to the Human Services Grant Fund-Cost Center 67510- At a Cost of $200,000.00 to the County 2025-1512 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 304:40
  128. 127 Public Safety - DEMA
  129. 128 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Award, $130,667.00. 2025-1527 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 258:14
  130. 129 Purchasing & Contracting
  131. 130 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  132. 131 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1263615 Information Technology Software (General Services Administration (GSA) Contract No. GS-35F-0253W): for use by DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA). This contract consists of purchasing off the competitively let GSA contract for the purchase of CodeRED Emergency Notification Solutions. This request is to increase the contract funds and term through November 18, 2026. Awarded to OnSolve, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $56,700.00. 2025-1292 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 258:25
  133. 132 Commission District(s): ALL CO – Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1217878 Law Enforcement Equipment: for use by the Department of Police Services (PS). This contract purchases from the competitively let NPPGov Contract No. P20270 for the purchase, training and support Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW). This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds for the upgrade from Taser 7 to Taser 10. Awarded to Axon Enterprise, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $7,890,769.60. 2025-1316 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 260:16
  134. 133 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1210840 Inspection, Care, Maintenance and Cleaning of Personal Protective Equipment (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of the inspection, care, maintenance and cleaning of personal protective equipment (PPE). This request seeks to increase contract funds and contract term through April 27, 2026. Awarded to North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO). Amount Not To Exceed: $150,000.00. 2025-1317 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 260:25
  135. 134 Commission District(s): ALL CO – Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1292000 Medical Oxygen: for use by the Department of Fire and Rescue (FR). This contract purchases from the competitively let SWC 99999-01-SPD0000158-0001 Industrial, Medical, and Special Gases for the purchase of medical oxygen cylinders. This request seeks to ratify additional funds to the contract. The requests seek to increase the contract funds for the purchase of Medical Oxygen. Awarded to Airgas USA, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $13,000.00. 2025-1353 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 261:42
  136. 135 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 Police Services (PS). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000172-006 to purchase indoor and outdoor cameras with sensor for the video surveillance security system. Awarded to Convergint Technologies, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $93,635.00. 2025-1431 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 262:24
  137. 136 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  138. 137 Commission District(s): ALL Contract No. 2000297 Strategic Assessment Services (Purchasing Policy Exemption): for use by the Department of Purchasing and Contracting (P&C). This contract consists of providing a thorough strategic assessment of procurement operations which includes primarily, but not limited to: procurement policy and process review, local small business program assessment and effectiveness review, benchmarking activities, procurement policies and procedures development and revisions, process mapping, and customer service level reviews. Awarded to Periscope Holdings Inc. c/o NIGP Consulting. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2025-0695 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 262:34
  139. 138 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement for Public Sector Procurement Consulting Services (North Central Texas Council of Governments/TXShare (NCTCOG/TXShare) - Master Service Agreement #2021-083) [DeKalb Contract No. 2000413]: for use by the Department of Purchasing and Contracting (P&C). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let NCTCOG/TXShare contract to temporarily augment existing procurement staff while efforts continue to fill hard to fill vacancies requiring more experienced procurement candidates. Awarded to Periscope Holdings Inc. c/o NIGP Consulting. Amount Not To Exceed: $800,384.00. 2025-1195 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 264:04
  140. 139 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  141. 140 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 306:24
  142. 141 Commission District(s): All SWC – Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000155-0001 Truck Chassis and Truck Bodies: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Sanitation. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-001-SPD0000155-0001 for the provision of one (1) 2026 International MV607 truck with lube body, for the purposes of fueling and lubricating various equipment at the Seminole Road Landfill. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc., dba Rush Truck Center, Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $325,821.00. 2025-1217 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 306:44
  143. 142 Commission District(s): All SWC – Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000177-0016 Tractors, Mowers, and Earthmoving Equipment: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-001-SPD0000177-0016 for the provision of one (1) Massey Ferguson (MF6S) enclosed cab tractor with Diamond 30 ft. rear cradle boom mower, for the purposes of mowing and maintenance of large areas around retention ponds, ditches, and banks at PDK Airport. Awarded to Atlantic and Southern Equipment. Amount Not To Exceed: $232,880.94. 2025-1267 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 307:30
  144. 143 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000219-0010 Networking Equipment & Related Services: 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-SPD0000219-0010 for the provision of Palo Alto network security hardware, a Core Security subscription bundle, as well as maintenance, support, and professional services related to the network security for the County’s new Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). Awarded to Palo Alto Networks, Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $171,827.88. 2025-1310 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 308:13
  145. 144 Commission District(s): All REN – Contract No. 1355468 Maintenance, Cleaning, and Inspection for Fuel Tanks including Removal, Relocation & Installation (Annual Contract 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. This contract consists of the maintenance, cleaning, and regular inspection of several fuel tanks, as required, to guarantee the dispensing of clean fuel to a variety of County vehicles and equipment. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd and final renewal option through December 31, 2026. Awarded to SP Petroleum Transporters, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2025-1363 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 308:51
  146. 145 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Technology Product Solutions and Related Services (OMNIA Partners/Cobb County Contract No. 23-6692-03): for use by the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let OMNIA Partners/Cobb County Contract for a three (3) year purchase of Relativity software and services. This purchase will assist with Object Repository Reader data processing. Awarded to Insight Public Sector, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $416,777.97. 2025-1387 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 309:16
  147. 146 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1272820 On Call Architect and Engineering and Design Services for Facilities Management (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Watershed Management (DWM) and Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of providing on call architect and engineering services for a variety of planning, design and construction projects for the County. This request is to increase the contract for conceptual plans and renderings for Fire Stations 18, 19 and 20. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2028 for project completion. This request further seeks a Consent to Assignment due to a name change. Awarded to POH+W Architects, LTD. Amount Not To Exceed: $100,000.00. 2025-1427 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 311:27
  148. 147 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  149. 148 Commission District(s): ALL CO- Change Order No.4 to Contract No. 1323040 Comprehensive Trail – Greenway Master Plan (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of providing professional planning services, to include the creation of a comprehensive master plan that will incorporate expansion and creation of future greenways within the County’s existing network of over 33 miles of greenways. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to extend the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: Toole Design Group, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1206 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 311:37
  150. 149 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000041 and Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000037, Architectural and Engineering Services for Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Consists of providing on-call architectural and engineering design services. This request seeks to increase contract funds to support Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP) application. Awarded to American Engineers, Inc. and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,264,700.00. 2025-1306 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 312:25
  151. 150 Commission District(s): ALL CO- Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1301248 Feed, Hay and Shavings for Little Creek Horse Farm (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of the purchase and delivery of feed, hay, and shavings for Little Creek Horse Farm. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to extend the contract term through August 31, 2026. Awarded to: Conyers Pet and Livestock Supply, Inc. dba The Stock Market. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2025-1370 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 314:25
  152. 151 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  153. 152 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Orders to Contract Nos. 1296044, 1296038 and 1296180 Ferric Chloride, Liquid Oxygen, & Various Chemicals (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Public Works - Sanitation (Sanitation). These contracts consist of purchasing sodium hydroxide to treat wastewater and clean water for DeKalb County residents. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. This request also seeks to add PW- Sanitation as a contract user. Awarded to PVS Technologies, Inc.; Airgas USA, LLC; and Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $5,275,000.00 2025-1271 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 315:46
  154. 153 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1314314 Lawn Maintenance for Scott Candler Water Treatment Facility (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the purchase of lawn maintenance services. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Executive Realty Solutions, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1377 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 315:56
  155. 154 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1256091 Quick Insertion Valves (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the installation and replacement of quick insertion valves as a regular part of maintenance and repair operations for various waterlines. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to F.M. Shelton, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1397 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 316:25
  156. 155 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos. 1318996 and 1318963 PVC Sewer Pipes (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the provision of PVC sewer pipes. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to F.M. Shelton, Inc. and Ferguson Waterworks. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1418 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 316:51
  157. 156 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000411 Cleaning of Manholes, Sewer Lines, and Drains (Cobb County Water System Sealed Bid No. 22-6612): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of removal services and vacuuming of accumulated grit and materials within the wet wells of the clean water and wastewater treatment plants. This request seeks to increase the contract term through November 9, 2026. Awarded to Wind River Environmental, LLC, dba Hamby’s Septic. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1444 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 318:14
  158. 157 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  159. 158 Commission District(s): All Districts To approve The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan prepared for Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs by Bureau Veritas 2025-1492 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 318:23
  160. 159 Commission District(s): All Commissioners To Approve The 2025/2026 Agreement with DeKalb County School Nutrition Services For $70,470.00 To Furnish After School Snacks For The Department Of Recreation, Parks And Cultural Affairs 2025-1494 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 318:53
  161. 160 WorkSource DeKalb
  162. 161 Commission District(s): All Districts Approval of one-year lease extension amendment to standard rental agreement, dated December 1, 2012, between DeKalb County Government and Cherians Real Estate, LLC. The amendment extends the lease through December 31, 2026, and increases the 2026 rental rate to $515,954.25 and adds a provision for WorkSource to pay an estimated $68,000 for utilities totaling $583,954 for 2026. 2025-1471 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 320:11
  163. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  164. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  165. 164 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  166. 165 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.