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August 26, 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
  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
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 10:03
  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 50:54
  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 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 64:32
  12. 11 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 90:24
  13. 12 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 Pass ▶ jump to 100:32
  14. 13 Public Works - Transportation
  15. 14 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Resolution, Order, and Declaration of Taking- Required Right of Way and Easement(s) for “Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvements Project, Phase III (Columbia Drive to Covington Highway)”. Cost to the County: $10,800.00 Owner: Hisron, LLC, et al. 4161 Glenwood Rd (15 166 01 035) 2025-0873 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:46
  16. 15 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Resolution, Order, and Declaration of Taking- Required Easement(s) for “Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvements Project, Phase III (Columbia Drive to Covington Highway)”. Cost to the County: $1,800.00 Owner: Kierston Danielle Williams, et al. 4676 Glenwood Rd (15-189 02 042) 2025-0874 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:40
  17. 16 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Resolution, Order, and Declaration of Taking- Required Easement(s) for “Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvements Project, Phase III (Columbia Drive to Covington Highway)”. Cost to the County: $1,100.00 Owner: Promise Homes Borrower 1, LLC, et al. 4688 Glenwood Rd (15 189 02 040) 2025-0875 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:29
  18. 17 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 Traffic Calming Petition - Clifton Road between Ponce De Leon Avenue and North Decatur Road and Clifton Ridge from Clifton Road to Cul-de-sac. Cost to the County is $83,600.00. 2025-1085 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:59
  19. 18 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  20. 19 Planning and Sustainability
  21. 20 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 121:55
  22. 21 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07 Application of Haley Todd for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) To Allow Senior Residential Housing in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) Zoning District and Tier 5 of the Hidden Hills Overlay District. 2025-0626 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 126:27
  23. E. APPEALS
  24. 23 NONE
  25. F. APPOINTMENTS
  26. 25 Chief Executive Office
  27. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Cornell McBride Jr. to Post 2 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County, Post 2 of the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority and Post 2 of the Private Hospital Authority 2025-0922 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:50
  28. 27 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Ms. Olivia Hallquist. 2025-0995 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:20
  29. 28 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 42:27
  30. 29 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 42:41
  31. 30 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 43:38
  32. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  33. 32 Airport
  34. 33 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Michael Schaufele. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1162 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:03
  35. 34 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with James Fallaize. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1165 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:04
  36. 35 Board of Commissioners
  37. 36 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the August 5, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-1142 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:06
  38. 37 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the August 19, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-1179 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:07
  39. 38 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  40. 39 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 To Appropriate $5,000 from the 2025 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation Combined with Equal Contributions from Districts 1 and 6 to the Latin American Association (LAA) For Essential Program Support 2025-1168 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:10
  41. 40 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $10,000 of District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Compassionate Atlanta to support the “Creature Corner” at the 2025 Compassion Con. 2025-1174 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:13
  42. 41 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Appropriation of $10,000 of District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Junior League to Support the DeKalb County Women’s Commission 2025-1185 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:16
  43. 42 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Appropriation of $15,000 of District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Atlanta Roller Derby for Inclusive Community Programming 2025-1188 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:20
  44. 43 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  45. 44 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $50,000 of District 4 2025 Reserve for Appropriation to 100 Black Men DeKalb Chapter for the DeKalb Youth Explorers - A Leadership Academy Program. 2025-1131 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:25
  46. 45 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  47. 46 Commission District(s): Super District 6 To Appropriate $5,000 from the 2025 District 6 Reserve for Appropriation Combined with Equal Contributions from Districts 1 and 2 to the Latin American Association (LAA) For Essential Program Support 2025-1167 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:29
  48. 47 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate An Amount Not To Exceed $3,800 Of District 6 Reserve For Appropriations To Roots Down To Oversee Site Preparation, Ongoing Maintenance, Identification Of Additional Priority Sites, And Continued Coordination For All District 6 Meadow Projects Through 2025. 2025-1187 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:32
  49. 48 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  50. 49 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of August 5, 2025. 2025-1149 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:36
  51. 50 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of August 12, 2025 2025-1176 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:40
  52. 51 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  53. 52 Commission District(s): District 2 District 2 to Allocate $26,320.00 from 2001 Park Bond for Improvements at WD Thomson Park. 2025-1119 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:11
  54. 53 The Board will take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00 PM
  55. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  56. 55 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  57. 56 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 46:06
  58. 57 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  59. 58 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 46:51
  60. 59 Facilities Management
  61. 60 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing $2,480,470 of SPLOST II funds for the Roof Replacement and HVAC Unit Replacements at DeKalb East Police Precinct located at 2484 Bruce Street. 2025-1126 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:39
  62. 61 Fire & Rescue Services
  63. 62 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Agreement of Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid Between Dekalb County Georgia and Rockdale County Georgia for Fire & Rescue Services 2025-0959 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:10
  64. 63 HR & Merit System Department
  65. 64 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 48:49
  66. 65 Medical Examiner
  67. 66 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Grant Funds ($24,780) from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), through the Georgia Department of Public Health (GA-DPH) for the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office (DCMEO). 2025-1153 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:05
  68. 67 Police Services
  69. 68 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Agreement of Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid Between Dekalb County Georgia and Rockdale County Georgia for Fire & Rescue Services 2025-0959 Approved Pass
  70. 69 Purchasing & Contracting
  71. 70 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  72. 71 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1218886 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Purchase, Repair, & Maintenance (Annual Contract with 4 Options To Renew): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue Services (FR). This contract consists of the purchase, repair, maintenance, and management of the County’s SCBA equipment. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through March 30, 2026. This request also seeks a consent to assign the contract and remaining contract funds and term from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) to MES Service Company, LLC. Awarded to: MES Service Company, LLC (formerly Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES)). Amount Not To Exceed: $268,000.00. 2025-1104 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:40
  73. 72 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  74. 73 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2000030 Maintenance, Repair and Installation of Building Automation Controls for HVAC Systems (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of the maintenance, repair and installation services for building automation/HVAC controls for County facilities. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to: ATS Waypoint, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $174,900.00. 2025-0954 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 127:51
  75. 74 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 13 to Contract No. 1070267 Technology Solutions, Products and Services (Region 4 ESC/OMNIA Partners Contract No. R210401) [Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to be used by various Departments in the County. This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let Region 4 ESC/OMNIA Partners contract for the purchase of computer peripherals, telecom equipment, networking components, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), software renewals (such as Adobe), and various other IT hardware components to support enterprise operations. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through May 31, 2028. Awarded to CDW Government, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $7,000,000.00. 2025-1062 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 129:26
  76. 75 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 the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let SWC for nineteen (19) 2026 International MV607 Crew Cab and Chassis Trucks with Service Bodies. These trucks will be used to transport and haul work crews and equipment to various job site locations within the County. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc., dba Rush Truck Center, Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $3,757,877.00. 2025-1105 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 130:27
  77. 76 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Software Products and Services (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) OMNIA Partners/ Region 14 Education Service Center (ESC) - TX Contract No. 01-165) [OMNIA/Region 14 ESC]: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let OMNIA/Region 14 ESC Contract to upgrade the County’s Kronos software to the latest cloud-based platform Ultimate Kronos Group Workforce Management (UKG WFM). Awarded to Vertosoft, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,464,334.18. 2025-1120 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:27
  78. 77 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 132:24
  79. 78 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  80. 79 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 133:21
  81. 80 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  82. 81 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1342309 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Tax Services (Sole Source): for use by Public Works-Sanitation. This contract consists of purchasing compressed natural gas fuel for the County’s CNG vehicles and monthly tax services. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to American Fueling Systems, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,870,080.00. 2025-1065 ▶ jump to 133:29
  83. 82 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2000240 Roll Off and Compactor Service and Repair: for use by Department of Public Works-Sanitation. This contract consists of providing repair and maintenance services to roll-off containers and self-contained trash compactors throughout the County on an as-needed basis. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through April 30, 2027. Awarded to CAR Industries of GA II, LLC dba Container Repair Services. Amount Not To Exceed $150,000.00. 2025-1123 ▶ jump to 134:04
  84. 83 Watershed Management
  85. 84 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Evergreen Enterprises and Associates, LLC. with an Estimated Contribution of $3,674,036.63. 2025-1163 ▶ jump to 134:42
  86. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  87. 85 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1342309 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Tax Services (Sole Source): for use by Public Works-Sanitation. This contract consists of purchasing compressed natural gas fuel for the County’s CNG vehicles and monthly tax services. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to American Fueling Systems, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,870,080.00. 2025-1065 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 137:44
  88. 86 Board of Commissioners
  89. 86 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2000240 Roll Off and Compactor Service and Repair: for use by Department of Public Works-Sanitation. This contract consists of providing repair and maintenance services to roll-off containers and self-contained trash compactors throughout the County on an as-needed basis. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through April 30, 2027. Awarded to CAR Industries of GA II, LLC dba Container Repair Services. Amount Not To Exceed $150,000.00. 2025-1123 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:26
  90. 87 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 142:40
  91. 88 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  92. 88 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Evergreen Enterprises and Associates, LLC. with an Estimated Contribution of $3,674,036.63. 2025-1163 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 139:02
  93. 89 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 Pass ▶ jump to 143:32
  94. 89 Walk-on Items
  95. 90 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 143:40
  96. 91 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 144:54
  97. 91 Commission District(s): All Adopt the Attached Resolution Designating a Member of the DeKalb County Governing Authority as DeKalb County’s Voting Delegate for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (“ACCG”) for 2025-2026. 2025-1256 Deferred Pass
  98. 92 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 146:32
  99. 93 Commission District(s): All Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 22, Article IV to Address Illegal Scrap Tire Dumping by Revising Sections 22-63, 22-66, 22-67, 22-68, and 22-69, and for other purposes. 2025-0683 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 147:54
  100. 94 Commission District(s): District 1 To Approve the Appropriation of $23,100 from District 1’s FY25 Reserve for Appropriations (00201. 579002.100.0000.0000) to Latino Community Fund for cultural and linguistic support 2025-0997 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 148:41
  101. 95 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  102. 96 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 151:08
  103. 97 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 Deferred for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 152:07
  104. 98 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  105. 99 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 5 & 7 Expansion of the East Metro Community Improvement District (CID) 2025-1064 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 153:50
  106. 100 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  107. 101 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Allocate an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to the following organizations for the provision of comprehensive reproductive care and access to Plan B for women in DeKalb County: 1. Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC) - amount not to exceed $150,000.00 2. ARC-Southeast - amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 156:23
  108. 102 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 157:48
  109. 103 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 159:05
  110. 104 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 159:11
  111. 105 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 160:01
  112. 106 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 160:47
  113. 107 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 164:48
  114. 108 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Substitute Agenda Item 2025-1107 With The Public Safety, Community Engagement, And Equal Service Joint Policy Statement. 2025-1107 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 165:38
  115. 109 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  116. 110 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000.00 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds, contributed towards DeKalb County Tools for School Event in partnership with Amerigroup. 2025-1044 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 165:46
  117. 111 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds, contributed towards United Barbadians in Georgia (UBIG) Women Empowerment (WE) Foundation Programming. 2025-1046 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 166:07
  118. 112 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds, contributed towards Derwin Brown Day for education, career awareness, and civic pride. 2025-1047 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 166:29
  119. 113 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to allocate an amount not to exceed $17,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation to Save All Generations Inc. towards Annual Education, cultural, and summer enrichment programming. 2025-1108 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 167:26
  120. 114 Chief Executive Office
  121. 115 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Adoption of the Operational and Performance Assessment and Ratification of Contract No. 2000186 Operational and Performance Assessment Services (Purchasing Policy Exemption): Awarded to Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $331,180.00. 2025-1130 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 169:16
  122. 116 Community Development
  123. 117 Commission District(s): Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 To declare 25 County owned vacant properties surplus and transfer the County’s interest in the parcels of real property from DeKalb County to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority. 2025-0431 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 170:23
  124. 118 Planning and Sustainability
  125. 119 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of the Livable Centers Initiative grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission in the total amount of $200,000 for the Kensington LCI full update, with a local match of $50,000 required. 2025-0915 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 172:14
  126. 120 Police Services
  127. 121 Commission District(s): All Commission District Grant Acceptance - FY25 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant, $276,156.00 2025-1088 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 172:24
  128. 122 Purchasing & Contracting
  129. 123 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  130. 124 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1342927 Decals for County Vehicles (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Police Services (PS), Fire Rescue (FR) and Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of providing the production and installation of vinyl decals for County vehicles. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase and funds in the amount of $25,000.00 for services provided during the 1st renewal term. This request also seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through July 31, 2026. Awarded to AKO Signs, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $156,554.00. 2025-1002 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 172:42
  131. 125 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1295994 Parts for Vehicles and Off-Road Equipment, Including Batteries (Annual with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Fleet Management to be used by Police Services (PS). This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through October 31, 2026. Request will assist in acquiring necessary heavy-duty wraps for outfitting and upgrading the push bumpers of existing police vehicles for PIT maneuver purposes. Awarded to West Chatham Warning Devices, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $176,375.00. 2025-1067 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 174:11
  132. 126 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  133. 127 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000319 Portal Development, Maintenance and Hosting Services (Sole Source): for use by the Property Appraisal Department (PA). This contract consists of the development, maintenance, hosting, and renewal of the County’s publicly accessible property appraisal web portal. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase contract funds and term through June 30, 2029. Awarded to: Schneider Geospatial, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $253,068.00. 2025-1016 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:10
  134. 128 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  135. 129 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Sourcewell Contract No. 032824-KTC) Class 4-8 Chassis and Cabs with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services (Cooperative Agreement): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Sanitation. Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Sourcewell contract for the provision of sixteen (16) 2026 Rear Load Trucks (Model Kenworth T880) to collect refuse, recycling, and yard waste from various locations throughout the County. Awarded to Kenworth Truck Company, dba MHC Kenworth Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $7,645,946.88. 2025-1052 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 179:10
  136. 130 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  137. 131 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1226949 Meal Services for Seniors: Provision of Congregate & Shelf-Stable Meals for Senior Centers (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Human Services (HS). This contract consists of the provision of congregate and shelf-stable meals for seniors in DeKalb County. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and ratify Purchase Order No. 5039593. Awarded to Meals On Wheels Atlanta, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $715,000.00. 2025-1008 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 180:14
  138. 132 Commission District(s): ALL EM - Snapfinger Vault and Trunk Sewer Assessment and Cleaning (Emergency): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This temporary contract consists of the assessment and cleaning of known sites experiencing Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) during rain events. Use of the Totally Integrated Sonar and Closed Circuit Television (TISCIT) inspection technique will allow the contractor the ability to view and clean away the debris leading to current reductions in sewer capacity. This request seeks to ratify the emergency purchase of large diameter trunk sewer assessment and cleaning services. Awarded to Compliance Envirosystems, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $5,096,263.15. 2025-1019 ▶ jump to 180:23
  139. 133 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  140. 134 Commission District(s): All districts To authorize a change of the fee/deposit schedule (Part 2 of 2) used to reserve RPCA’s facilities. 2025-0876 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 181:34
  141. 135 Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 7 Approval of the Shoal Creek I, Shoal Creek II and John Evans Legacy Parks Master Plan (formerly Shoal Creek III) located at 3630 and 3643 Glenwood Road and 3095 Wadsworth Mill Place, Decatur, GA 30032. 2025-0920 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 181:47
  142. 136 Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 6 Approval of the DeKalb Memorial Master Plan (2019) located at 353 Wilkerson Drive, Atlanta, GA 30317. 2025-0940 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 183:13
  143. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD ▶ jump to 183:22
  144. K. EXECUTIVE SESSDION
  145. 139 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  146. 140 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.
  147. 140 Commission District(s): ALL EM - Snapfinger Vault and Trunk Sewer Assessment and Cleaning (Emergency): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This temporary contract consists of the assessment and cleaning of known sites experiencing Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) during rain events. Use of the Totally Integrated Sonar and Closed Circuit Television (TISCIT) inspection technique will allow the contractor the ability to view and clean away the debris leading to current reductions in sewer capacity. This request seeks to ratify the emergency purchase of large diameter trunk sewer assessment and cleaning services. Awarded to Compliance Envirosystems, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $5,096,263.15. 2025-1019 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 181:25