Committee of the Whole
178 Sam's Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)
Agenda — 137 items
- 1 Tentative Agenda
- 1 Attendance
- 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.
- I. Committee of the Whole
- A. Committee Reports
- B. Decide DeKalb Quarterly Update
- C. Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for August 26, 2025
- 7 PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
- 8 Planning and Sustainability
- 9 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Beverages) of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, as revised 1988, to ensure alignment with Georgia statutes, remove outdated provisions, remove redundant language, update section titles, and to revise applicable procedures.
- 10 Public Works - Transportation
- 11 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)
- 12 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)
- 13 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)
- 14 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.
- 15 PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS
- 16 Chief Executive Office
- 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Jewel Crawford, MD to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Board of Health.
- 18 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Mike Cooper to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees.
- 19 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. William E. (Ted) Rhinehart to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees.
- 20 PROPOSED PRELIMINARY ITEMS
- 21 Airport
- 22 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Michael Schaufele. There is no cost to the County.
- 23 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with James Fallaize. There is no cost to the County.
- 24 Facilities Management
- 25 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.
- 26 Fire & Rescue Services
- 27 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
- 28 HR & Merit System Department
- 29 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.
- 30 Medical Examiner
- 31 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).
- 32 Purchasing & Contracting
- 33 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
- 34 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.
- 35 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
- 36 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.
- 37 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.
- 38 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.
- 39 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.
- 40 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.
- 41 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
- 42 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.
- 43 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
- 44 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.
- 45 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.
- 46 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
- 47 Commission District(s): District 2 District 2 to Allocate $26,320.00 from 2001 Park Bond for Improvements at WD Thomson Park.
- 48 Watershed Management
- 49 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.
- D. Review of Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda
- 51 PRELIMINARY
- 52 Board of Commissioners
- 53 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the August 19, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting
- 54 Board of Commissioners - District 2
- 55 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
- 56 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.
- 57 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
- 58 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Appropriation of $15,000 of District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Atlanta Roller Derby for Inclusive Community Programming
- 59 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)
- 60 Board of Commissioners - District 4
- 61 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.
- 62 Board of Commissioners - District 6
- 63 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
- 64 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.
- 65 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.
- 66 Clerk to the Board of Commissioner and CEO
- 67 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of August 5, 2025.
- 68 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of August 12, 2025
- E. Review/Recap of New Items for the BOC Agenda
- F. Items Previously Heard
- 71 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
- 72 Planning and Sustainability
- 73 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.
- 74 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.
- 75 "DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
- 76 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.
- 77 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.
- 78 APPOINTMENTS
- 79 Chief Executive Office
- 80 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Mr. Dennis McConnell.
- 81 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Ms. Olivia Hallquist.
- 82 ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
- 83 Board of Commissioners
- 84 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia
- 85 Board of Commissioners - District 1
- 86 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Substitute Agenda Item 2024-1233 - A Joint Policy Statement On An Effective, Coordinated, And Compassionate Response To Homelessness.
- 87 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.
- 88 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
- 89 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.
- 90 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.
- 91 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
- 92 Board of Commissioners - District 2
- 93 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
- 94 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
- 95 Board of Commissioners - District 5
- 96 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 5 & 7 Expansion of the East Metro Community Improvement District (CID)
- 97 Board of Commissioners - District 6
- 98 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.
- 99 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group
- 100 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
- 101 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.
- 102 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.
- 103 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish a Community Advisory Board for the DeKalb County Police Department.
- 104 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.
- 105 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Substitute Agenda Item 2025-1107 With The Public Safety, Community Engagement, And Equal Service Joint Policy Statement.
- 106 Board of Commissioners - District 7
- 107 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.
- 108 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.
- 109 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.
- 110 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.
- 111 Chief Executive Office
- 112 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.
- 113 Community Development
- 114 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.
- 115 Planning and Sustainability
- 116 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.
- 117 Police Services
- 118 Commission District(s): All Commission District Grant Acceptance - FY25 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant, $276,156.00
- 119 Purchasing & Contracting
- 120 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
- 121 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.
- 122 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.
- 123 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
- 124 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.
- 125 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
- 126 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.
- 127 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
- 128 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.
- 129 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
- 130 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.
- 131 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
- 132 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.
- 133 Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 6 Approval of the DeKalb Memorial Master Plan (2019) located at 353 Wilkerson Drive, Atlanta, GA 30317.
- II. Special Called Meeting
- A. Executive Session
- B. Other Matters