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Committee of the Whole

September 16, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 137 items

  1. 1 Tentative Agenda
  2. 1 Attendance
  3. 2 This Agenda is not final and subject to change, as the agenda for the Regular Board of Commissioners' meeting is set at the Committee of the Whole.
  4. I. Committee of the Whole
  5. A. Committee Reports
  6. B. United Way - AARP Experience
  7. C. DeKalb County Women's Commission
  8. D. Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for September 23, 2025
  9. 8 PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
  10. 9 Public Works - Transportation
  11. 10 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Morgan Place between Salmon Avenue and Glenwood Road. No Cost to County. 2025-1215 Accepted to BOC agenda - Public Hearing
  12. 11 PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS
  13. 12 Chief Executive Office
  14. 13 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Appointment
  15. 14 PROPOSED PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  16. 15 Airport
  17. 16 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  18. 17 Chief Executive Office
  19. 18 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  20. 19 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  21. 20 Facilities Management
  22. 21 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  23. 22 Fire & Rescue Services
  24. 23 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Donate 2004 Spartan Tractor and Trailer to the Newton County Fire Department 2025-1236 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  25. 24 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  26. 25 Purchasing & Contracting
  27. 26 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  28. 27 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  29. 28 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  30. 29 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  31. 30 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  32. 31 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  33. 32 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  34. 33 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  35. 34 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  36. 35 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  37. 36 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  38. 37 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  39. 38 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  40. 39 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  41. 40 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  42. 41 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  43. 42 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  44. 43 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  45. 44 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  46. 45 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  47. 46 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  48. 47 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  49. 48 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  50. 49 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  51. 50 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  52. 51 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  53. 52 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  54. 53 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  55. 54 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  56. 55 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  57. E. Review of Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda
  58. 57 PRELIMINARY
  59. 58 Board of Commissioners
  60. 59 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the September 16, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-1322 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  61. 60 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  62. 61 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $5,000 to Callanwolde Fine Arts Center for Arts Programming 2025-1333 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  63. 62 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  64. 63 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $34,900 of District 2 Sidewalk Capital Funds for Crosswalk Striping 2025-1336 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  65. 64 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  66. 65 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  67. 66 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  68. 67 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  69. 68 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  70. 69 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  71. 70 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  72. 71 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  73. 72 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  74. 73 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  75. 74 District Attorney
  76. 75 Commission District(s): all Creation of two positions in the District Attorney’s Office as a critical budget request 2025-1324 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  77. 75 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  78. 76 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  79. 76 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  80. 77 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  81. 77 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  82. F. Review/Recap of New Items for the BOC Agenda
  83. 78 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  84. G. Items Previously Heard
  85. 79 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  86. 80 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
  87. 80 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda – Preliminary
  88. 81 Planning and Sustainability
  89. 82 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
  90. 83 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
  91. 84 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
  92. 85 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
  93. 86 "DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  94. 87 Planning and Sustainability
  95. 88 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
  96. 89 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
  97. 90 APPOINTMENTS
  98. 91 Chief Executive Office
  99. 92 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
  100. 93 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Jewel Crawford, MD to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Board of Health. 2025-1193
  101. 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Mike Cooper to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees. 2025-1199
  102. 95 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
  103. 96 ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  104. 97 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  105. 98 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
  106. 99 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
  107. 100 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
  108. 101 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
  109. 102 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  110. 103 Commission District(s): Districts 1, 2, and 6 A Resolution Supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Buford Highway in DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-1139
  111. 104 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
  112. 105 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
  113. 106 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
  114. 107 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  115. 108 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 5 & 7 Expansion of the East Metro Community Improvement District (CID) 2025-1064
  116. 109 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  117. 110 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525
  118. 111 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
  119. 112 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
  120. 113 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish a Community Advisory Board for the DeKalb County Police Department. 2025-0390
  121. 114 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
  122. 115 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
  123. 116 Finance - Risk Management
  124. 117 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Nationwide Fee Structure Change 2025-1202
  125. 118 HR & Merit System Department
  126. 119 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
  127. 120 Purchasing & Contracting
  128. 121 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  129. 122 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
  130. 123 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  131. 124 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
  132. 125 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
  133. 126 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  134. 127 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
  135. II. Special Called Meeting
  136. A. Executive Session
  137. B. Other Matters