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September 23, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 147 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 22:19
  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 51:29
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 73:37
  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 107:44
  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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 112:35
  12. 11 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 3 Super District 7 Application of Blue River Development, LLC c/o Battle Law P.C. to rezone property from O-I (Office-Institution) zoning district to MR-1 (Medium Density Residential-1) zoning district to allow for a residential development, at 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway. 2025-0285 Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 114:51
  13. 12 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 3 Super District 7 Application of Valley Consulting, LLC c/o Linda Dunlavy, Dunlavy Law Group to rezone property from R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district to MR-1 (Medium Density Residential-1) zoning district to allow a townhome development, at 2381 Snapfinger Road. 2025-0625 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 126:16
  14. 13 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 3 Super District 7 Application of Nichelle Bell to rezone properties from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) to allow for single-family detached and single family attached duplexes and townhomes, at 3803 & 3815 Glenwood Road. 2025-0627 ▶ jump to 152:07
  15. 14 Public Works - Transportation
  16. 15 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Morgan Place between Salmon Avenue and Glenwood Road. No Cost to County. 2025-1215 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 157:40
  17. 15 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 3 Super District 7 Application of Nichelle Bell to rezone properties from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) to allow for single-family detached and single family attached duplexes and townhomes, at 3803 & 3815 Glenwood Road. 2025-0627 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 154:42
  18. 16 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  19. 17 Planning and Sustainability
  20. 18 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend Chapter 27 to Reduce the Minimum Unit Size for Single-Family Dwelling Units in Single-Family R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) and R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) Zoning Districts 2024-0815 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 202:52
  21. 19 Commission District(s): All Districts Application of the Director of the Department of Planning & Sustainability to amend Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, as revised 1988, to ensure alignment with Georgia statutes, remove outdated provisions, remove redundant language, update section titles, and to revise applicable procedures. 2025-1113 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 208:56
  22. E. APPEALS
  23. 21 NONE
  24. F. APPOINTMENTS
  25. 23 Chief Executive Office
  26. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Stephen P. Smith, Esq. to Post 8 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County and Post 8 of the Private Hospital Authority. 2025-1070 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 286:28
  27. 25 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Jewel Crawford, MD to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Board of Health. 2025-1193 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 287:01
  28. 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 ▶ jump to 287:30
  29. 27 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. William E. (Ted) Rhinehart to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees. 2025-1200 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 291:55
  30. 28 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Sarah Galica to Post 5 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors. 2025-1342 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 301:12
  31. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  32. 30 Airport
  33. 30 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Jewel Crawford, MD to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Board of Health. 2025-1193 Reconsidered Pass ▶ jump to 290:11
  34. 31 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Sanford Gerber. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1330 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 301:25
  35. 31 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Jewel Crawford, MD to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Board of Health. 2025-1193 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 290:38
  36. 32 Board of Commissioners
  37. 32 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Mike Cooper to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees. 2025-1199 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 289:43
  38. 33 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the September 16, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-1322 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 301:44
  39. 34 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  40. 35 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $5,000 to Callanwolde Fine Arts Center for Arts Programming 2025-1333 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 301:54
  41. 36 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $25,000 to College AIM’s College and Career Access Program at Cross Keys High School 2025-1335 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 307:02
  42. 37 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $34,900 of District 2 Sidewalk Capital Funds for Crosswalk Striping 2025-1336 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:06
  43. 38 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  44. 39 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $25,000.00 of District 4 - 2025 Reserve for Appropriation to Callanwolde Fine Arts Center to support expanding their afterschool Art Program to a District 4 elementary school and to arts programming for Veterans experiencing PTSD. 2025-1320 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:14
  45. 40 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $50,000.00 of District 4 – 2025 Reserve for Appropriation to Scottdale Early Learning Center for educational instruction and student needs. 2025-1321 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:29
  46. 41 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  47. 42 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 of the District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to Wealthy Habits, Inc for the District 5 Financial Literacy Initiative in DeKalb County Schools Located in District 5 2025-1293 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:33
  48. 43 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item To Re-Allocate an Amount Not To Exceed $115,000 from the District 5 POETA Account: 106792.69110.521209.01.602989 to Decatur Legacy Project, Inc. for the express purpose of implementing Phase II of the John Lewis Memorial Project 2025-1298 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:42
  49. 44 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  50. 45 Commission District(s): Commission Districts Super District 6 and District 4 To Allocate an Amount, Not to Exceed $3,500.00 to the Clarkston Community Center’s Art & Culture Program, Specifically Supporting the Artist Collective Initiative 2025-1291 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:53
  51. 46 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Appropriate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000 from the District 6 ARPI to Support the Efforts to Identify and Implement Collaborative Programs That Coincide With Cultural Programs To Enhance Local and Global Engagement 2025-1300 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:17
  52. 47 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate An Amount Not To Exceed $1,564 Of District 6 ARPI Funds To Indian Creek Elementary School In Clarkston, GA As A Grant Match For Their Project “Planting The Greatest Garden Ever!” 2025-1331 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:19
  53. 48 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  54. 49 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to allocate an amount not to exceed $22,920 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds contributed towards enhancement of Police Athletic League playground and basketball court area. 2025-1364 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:28
  55. 50 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $2,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards World Planning Day programming hosted by DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department. 2025-1365 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:56
  56. 51 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $50,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards 100 Black Men of DeKalb for Educational Programming. 2025-1366 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:55
  57. 52 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $10,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards Scottdale Early Learning Center Literacy programming. 2025-1367 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 304:03
  58. 53 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $2,500 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards United by Loss Foundation for Bubbles of Love & Remembrance programming. 2025-1368 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 305:18
  59. 54 The Board will take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00 PM
  60. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  61. 56 Chief Executive Office
  62. 57 Commission District(s): All To Amend the FY2025 Budget to Appropriate Funding for the Maloof Annex Renovation, to Ensure Construction Completion by February 1, 2026. 2025-1323 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 309:09
  63. 57 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to exceed $50,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards 100 Black Men of DeKalb for Educational Programming. 2025-1366 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:58
  64. 58 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Purchase and renovation of American Fueling System’s (AFS) compressed natural gas station for $2.6 million for use by the Sanitation division. 2025-1356 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 311:30
  65. 59 District Attorney
  66. 60 Commission District(s): all Creation of two positions in the District Attorney’s Office as a critical budget request 2025-1324 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 314:52
  67. 61 Commission District(s): all Approval of a No Cost Lease/Facilities Use Agreement between DeKalb County, Georgia and Women Moving On, Inc. d/b/a/ Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence 2025-1325 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 314:59
  68. 62 Commission District(s): all Renewal of No Cost Lease between DeKalb County, Georgia and Ga. Center for Child Advocacy and DeKalb County and International Women’s House 2025-1326 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 315:46
  69. 63 Facilities Management
  70. 64 Commission District(s): ALL Approval and Authorization to Accept and Approve the Georgia Power Electric Transportation Make Ready Program Customer Proposal Acceptance Letter 2025-1297 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 316:21
  71. 65 Fire & Rescue
  72. 66 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Donate 2004 Spartan Tractor and Trailer to the Newton County Fire Department 2025-1236 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 316:29
  73. 67 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and DeKalb County 2025-1313 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 316:38
  74. 68 Purchasing & Contracting
  75. 69 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  76. 70 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 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 management and operation of the Permits Unit. This request seeks to continue use of the software through September 30, 2026. Awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp. Amount Not To Exceed $61,094.45. 2025-1141 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 316:52
  77. 71 Commission District(s): All RA – Ratification of Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1257650 BodyWorn™ Body Camera System (Multi-Year)(Sole Source): for use by the Marshal’s Office, and Departments of Public Safety Police Services (PS) and Animal Services. This contract consists of the purchase of BodyWorn™ Comprehensive Camera Systems and supporting hardware and software accessories. This request seeks to ratify an increase in contract funds and scope for Body Worn™ Body Cameras. Awarded to: Utility Associates, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $330,204.00. 2025-1235 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 318:13
  78. 72 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000081 Master Services Agreement - Flock Equipment and Services (Multiyear Sole Source): for use by Police Services. This contract consists of the purchase, installation, and service of Flock Safety license plate recognition (LPR) cameras. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and scope of services. The increase in the scope of services primarily includes additional LPR cameras, AI enabled drone first responders, mobile security trailers, comprehensive surveillance cameras, and Flock 911. This request will fund the additional scope of services for ten (10) years and will enhance the County’s existing public safety platform as well as assist in the implementation of the Real-Time Crime Technology Center. Awarded to Flock Group, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $18,969,939.00. 2025-1343 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 324:08
  79. 73 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  80. 74 Commission District(s): ALL CO – Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1193275 Development of Cost Allocation Plans for DeKalb County (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Office of Management & Budget (OMB). This contract consists of providing professional services for overhead and administrative cost studies for all County programs. This request seeks consent to assign the contract and all remaining contract funds and terms from MGT of America Consulting, LLC to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT ONLY. 2025-1128 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 325:07
  81. 75 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  82. 76 Commission District(s): All REN – Contract No. 1349754 Installation of Data, Voice and Multimedia Cabling (Annual Contract – 2nd Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of providing low-voltage and security camera installations, as well as moves, adds and changes of data, voice and multimedia cabling at various facilities within the County. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through October 31, 2026. Awarded to R. B. Communications, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $400,000.00. 2025-1007 ▶ jump to 325:16
  83. 77 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 10 to Contract No. 1191816 General Contractor Services (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Fire Rescue Services, Watershed Management (DWM), and Library (DCPL). These contracts consist of providing general contractor services for minor construction projects throughout the County. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase and to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to SoCo Contracting Company, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1020 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 326:37
  84. 78 Commission District(s): All CA – Cooperative Agreement for Cyber Security Solutions and Associated Products & Services (OMNIA Partners/Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) – TX Contract No. R200803) [OMNIA/Region 4 ESC-TX]: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let OMNIA/Region 4 ESC-TX Contract No. R200803 for the 3-Year provision of core network services to track the IP addresses of every device on the County’s network effectively. Awarded to SYNNEX Corporation, c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $392,979.60 2025-1042 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 327:17
  85. 79 Commission District(s): All CA – Cooperative Agreement for Human Resource Systems and Related Products and Services (OMNIA Partners/Cobb County, Georgia Contract No. 24-6833): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let OMNIA Partners/Cobb County Contract No. 24-6833 for the continued use of Kronos software, hardware, support, and maintenance services to record and track the time of County-wide staff for payroll purposes. Awarded to Kronos, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $184,082.17. 2025-1125 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 327:50
  86. 80 Commission District(s): All CO – Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1309332 City Works Public Asset Management System (AMS) (Multi-Year Contract) [Sole Source]: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of the implementation of a custom AMS for the Department of Facilities Management, Public Works – Road and Drainage, Public Works – Traffic and the Department of Watershed Management (Pump Stations). This request seeks to increase the funds and contract term through December 31, 2028, for the upgrade of the Cityworks software to the newest version, as well as ongoing maintenance and support. Awarded to Woolpert, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $310,000.000. 2025-1139 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:15
  87. 81 Commission District(s): All LB – Invitation No. 2025-057 Filters (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of providing a range of filters for a fleet of more than 3600 vehicles and machinery in DeKalb County. This selection of filters includes air filters, fuel filters, oil filters, and other necessary filters to uphold the maintenance needs of the diverse fleet. This request reserves the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: O’Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Stores Co., Inc., dba Advance Auto Parts, Tidewater Fleet Supply, Parts Authority, LLC, and Cummins, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $460,000.00. 2025-1158 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:56
  88. 82 Commission District(s): All SWC – Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000060-0006 Software and Ancillary Services: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC for thirty-five (35), three (3) year Tool for Application Developers (TOAD) database licenses. These licenses support coding and data access across key systems in the County such as PeopleSoft, Financial Management Information System (FMIS), and the active iasWorld systems. Awarded to Dell Marketing, LP. Amount Not To Exceed: $140,876.75. 2025-1160 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 329:42
  89. 82 Commission District(s): All REN – Contract No. 1349754 Installation of Data, Voice and Multimedia Cabling (Annual Contract – 2nd Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of providing low-voltage and security camera installations, as well as moves, adds and changes of data, voice and multimedia cabling at various facilities within the County. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through October 31, 2026. Awarded to R. B. Communications, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $400,000.00. 2025-1007 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 326:22
  90. 83 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1344391 Inspection and Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems (Annual Contract – 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of providing inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of existing water-based fire protection equipment throughout the County. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided thirty (30) day contract term increase, effective September 1, 2025. This request also seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through August 31, 2026. Awarded to All Star Fire, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $177,340.00. 2025-1186 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 330:19
  91. 84 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1379287, Juvenile Justice Center Canopy Installation (180 Day Contract): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of construction services for the installation of a canopy over the Judges’ parking lot at the DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Center. 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: Brad Construction Company II, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $20,274.58. 2025-1198 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 330:56
  92. 85 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1334184 DeKalb County Courthouse Parking Deck Renovation Project (445 days): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of repairs to concrete and steel beams, columns, connections, steel plates, expansion joints, waterproofing, new electrical LED lighting, inspection of existing panel boards, plumbing, HVAC unit, fire protection piping, etc. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Restocon Corporation. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1216 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 332:59
  93. 86 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  94. 87 Commission District(s): ALL CO – Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1285986 Maintenance of Swimming Pools and Lifeguard Services (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) and Human Services (HS). This contract consists of the maintenance of on-site chlorinators, chemical maintenance, seasonal preparation, and lifeguard services for swimming pools and splashpads. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through March 31, 2026. Awarded to StandGuard Aquatics, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $165,000.00. 2025-1053 ▶ jump to 333:07
  95. 88 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1298810 Home Delivered and Shelf Stable Meals for Seniors (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Human Services (HS). This contract consists of providing meal services directly to homebound seniors located throughout DeKalb County. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2027 using remaining available funds. Awarded to Meals On Wheels Atlanta, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1118 ▶ jump to 333:53
  96. 89 Commission District(s): 3,4,5,6,& 7 CA - Cooperative Agreement for Court Construction and Maintenance (Cobb County Sealed Bid No. 25-6902): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of purchasing through the competitively let Cobb County contract for as needed court construction and maintenance. Awarded to Signature Tennis Courts, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $191,092.44. 2025-1136 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 338:28
  97. 90 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1328331 DeKalb County’s GDOT Gateways Landscaping Design, Installation, Enhancement, and Maintenance (Muti-Year): for use by Public Works-Sanitation and Beautification. This contract consists of providing landscaping design, installation, enhancement, maintenance, and litter/debris removal services at various locations within the County. This request seeks to add the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to this multi-year agreement under the same scope of work, for continuous PATH maintenance of the DeKalb County Trails and Greenways. It also seeks to increase funds. Awarded to Russell Landscape, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $574,116.00. 2025-1151 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 345:47
  98. 91 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  99. 92 Commission District(s): All SS – Radio Communications Equipment Lease (Sole Source): For use by the Department of Public Works – Roads and Drainage. Consists of the payment of the final lease installment for two-way radio equipment (Models APX 1500 and APX900) and related appurtenances currently used by department crews for daily operations and emergency communications with 911. This request seeks approval of the final, year 5 lease installment and ratification of Purchase Order No. 5016433 for the year 4 lease payment. Awarded to Motorola Solutions Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $317,981.12. 2025-0783 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 345:58
  100. 93 Commission District(s): All RES- Rescission of Cooperative Agreement for Vacuum Truck Services (Cobb County Contract No. 24-6825): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Cobb County contract for the removal and final disposal of materials, such as sand, silt, and/or sewage sludge utilizing vacuum truck services for treatment plants. This request seeks to rescind the award under Agenda Item No. 2025-0144 to Allsouth Environmental Services, LLC. 2025-0812 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 346:51
  101. 93 Commission District(s): ALL CO – Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1285986 Maintenance of Swimming Pools and Lifeguard Services (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) and Human Services (HS). This contract consists of the maintenance of on-site chlorinators, chemical maintenance, seasonal preparation, and lifeguard services for swimming pools and splashpads. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through March 31, 2026. Awarded to StandGuard Aquatics, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $165,000.00. 2025-1053 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 335:16
  102. 94 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1348743 Printing Services (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Sanitation and Beautification. This contract consists of the provision of various graphic designs, printed materials, and services for the distribution of information to County citizens. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd and final renewal option through September 30, 2026. Awarded to Fuentes Enterprises, Inc., dba IPCOMM. Amount Not To Exceed: $35,000.00. 2025-1122 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 347:17
  103. 94 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1298810 Home Delivered and Shelf Stable Meals for Seniors (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Human Services (HS). This contract consists of providing meal services directly to homebound seniors located throughout DeKalb County. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2027 using remaining available funds. Awarded to Meals On Wheels Atlanta, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-1118 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 337:19
  104. 95 Commission District(s): All LB – Invitation No. 2025-056-ITB Lubricants (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management and the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the purchase of lubricants such as motor oil, hydraulic fluids, and transmission fluids for various County vehicles and on-site equipment. This request seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Dilmar Oil Co., The McPherson Companies and Lubrication Engineers, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $950,000.00. 2025-1144 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 348:43
  105. 96 Commission District(s): All CO – Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1301520 On-Call Water and Sewer (Multiyear Contract with 2 Options to Renew) for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing on-call services for the installation and repairs of various sizes of water and sewer pipes. The work also consists of providing the means to respond to emergencies and unforeseen failures or malfunctions throughout the County’s distribution system. This request seeks to increase contract funds and scope. The requested increase will assist in replacing an existing 2-inch galvanized main with a new 12-inch main and replacement of 16-inch and 12-inch diameter watermains prior to the completion of the City of Avondale’s Streetscape project scheduled for completion no later than December 31, 2025. Awarded to GS Construction, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $9,326,533.00. 2025-1191 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 350:13
  106. 97 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  107. 98 Commission District(s): All Districts Term Extension of R.M. Richards LLC Consulting Contract for Advisory Services for RPCA’s CAPRA and Grant’s Applications, Oversight and Reporting and Other Services for a Two-Year Term 2025-1210 ▶ jump to 350:59
  108. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  109. 100 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  110. 101 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Substitute Agenda Item 2024-1233 - A Joint Policy Statement On An Effective, Coordinated, And Compassionate Response To Homelessness. 2024-1233 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 366:11
  111. 102 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 366:29
  112. 103 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 366:45
  113. 104 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 368:02
  114. 104 Commission District(s): All Districts Term Extension of R.M. Richards LLC Consulting Contract for Advisory Services for RPCA’s CAPRA and Grant’s Applications, Oversight and Reporting and Other Services for a Two-Year Term 2025-1210 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 351:56
  115. 105 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  116. 105 Walk-on Items
  117. 106 Commission District(s): Districts 1, 2, and 6 A Resolution Supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Buford Highway in DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-1139 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 374:35
  118. 107 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Allocate DeKalb County Funding for the Creation of a Land Trust for DeKalb County 2024-1564 Approved substitute ▶ jump to 375:28
  119. 108 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 To Appropriate $20,000 from the District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to the South Carolina State National University Alumni Association for the Purpose of Providing College Visits and Higher Education Workshops to DeKalb County Students 2025-0957 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 415:49
  120. 109 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 417:27
  121. 110 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  122. 111 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 5 & 7 Expansion of the East Metro Community Improvement District (CID) 2025-1064 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 418:52
  123. 112 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  124. 113 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 ▶ jump to 419:23
  125. 114 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 420:39
  126. 115 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 421:17
  127. 116 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish a Community Advisory Board for the DeKalb County Police Department. 2025-0390 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 421:53
  128. 116 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Allocate DeKalb County Funding for the Creation of a Land Trust for DeKalb County 2024-1564 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 413:56
  129. 117 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 423:06
  130. 118 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate $50,000 Of General Fund- Planning Fund And $2,128.44 Of District 6 Reserve For Appropriations, Totaling $52,128.44, To Farmer D Consulting And To Appropriate $50,000 Of General Fund- Long Range Planning Fund to Signal Works To Begin Development Of A Bouldercrest Overlay District Master Plan. 2025-1190 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 424:07
  131. 119 Finance - Risk Management
  132. 120 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Nationwide Fee Structure Change 2025-1202 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 427:04
  133. 121 HR & Merit System Department
  134. 122 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Bright Futures Leadership Development Program (Purchasing Policy Exemption): Awarded to Columbus State University Leadership Institute. Amount not to exceed $300k. 2025-1159 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 427:40
  135. 122 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 420:09
  136. 123 Purchasing & Contracting
  137. 124 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  138. 125 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1343032 Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000060-0003 Software and Ancillary Services: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC for software licenses and technical support to cover all existing Microsoft products utilized by the County. This request seeks to increase contract funds for the annual purchase of new and existing Microsoft software licenses and support services. Awarded to SHI International, Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $6,201,630.12. 2025-1132 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 428:58
  139. 126 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  140. 127 Commission District(s): Districts 1 and 7 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000067 for RFP No. 24-500667 Presidential Parkway - Embry Hills Arts & Culture Small Area Plan (SAP): for use by the Department of Planning & Sustainability (P&S). This contract consists of providing professional services for creating, revitalizing and/or recreating the brand of the Presidential Parkway/Embry Hills Regional and Town Center. This request seeks to increase the scope of services and contract funds. Awarded to: Pond & Company, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $110,000.00. 2025-1135 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 429:29
  141. 128 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1294379 In-Home Services for Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Their Caregivers: for use by the Department of Human Services (HS). This contract consists of the provision of In-Home Services (homemaker, personal care, and in-home respite) for Non-Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to older adults and persons with disabilities who reside in DeKalb County. This request seeks consent to assign the contract and all remaining contract funds and term from Rem-Kiks Health Care Services, Inc. to Coastal Home Care, LLC dba Help at Home. 2025-1138 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 431:05
  142. 129 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  143. 130 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101685 Small Diameter Sewer Cleaning (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of cleaning the sewer system to prevent spills. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Atakapa Services, LLC; International Design Services (IDS) Global, Inc.; The Renee Group, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $21,013,200.00. 2025-0573 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 432:06
  144. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  145. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  146. 133 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  147. 134 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.