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August 12, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 141 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 39:28
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, William J. Linkous III, County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 67:10
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 67:12
  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 99:24
  9. 8 Citizens may speak for or against an item that is considered by law to be a zoning ordinance and each side will have ten minutes to present its case. Citizens may also speak for or against an item that is placed on the public hearing agenda but is not a zoning ordinance. In that case, each side will have five minutes to present its case. In the event there is more than one speaker per side, speakers must divide their time in order to complete their full presentation within the ten-minute time allotment, or the five minute time allotment. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to leave the podium area. Prior to speaking, a speaker shall complete a speaker card and present it when approaching the podium. If a speaker has any documents for the commissioners, the speaker shall provide 10 copies when approaching the podium. Seven copies are for the commissioners and the remaining copies are for the planning director, the county attorney and the clerk. In all zoning ordinance and traffic calming cases, staff shall make their recommendation for action to the Commission first followed by applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item. Applicants in zoning ordinance cases shall have the right to reserve time for rebuttal. Opponents of a zoning ordinance item shall have no right of rebuttal. For all other items placed on the public hearing agenda, applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item shall speak first followed by opponents of the item. Once the citizens have finished speaking, staff shall make a recommendation for action to the Commission. At this point, citizens are no longer allowed to speak unless called to the podium by an individual commissioner to answer questions or provide information. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  10. 9 Public Works - Transportation
  11. 10 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Resolution, Order, and Declaration of Taking- Required Right of Way for “Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvement Project, Phase III (Columbia Drive to Covington Highway)”. Cost to County: $700.00 2025-1013 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:48
  12. 11 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 12 Planning & Sustainability
  14. 13 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 112:51
  15. 14 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 113:30
  16. E. APPEALS
  17. 16 NONE
  18. 17 APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  19. 18 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  20. 19 Commission District(s): Commission District 1 Record the appointment of Angela Gelso to the District 1 Community Council Board. 2025-0868 ▶ jump to 113:38
  21. F. APPOINTMENTS
  22. 21 Chief Executive Office
  23. 22 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Dr. Devon Horton to Post 3 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County, Post 3 of the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority and Post 3 of the Private Hospital Authority. 2025-0924 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 114:33
  24. 23 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Mr. Dennis McConnell. 2025-0992 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 115:00
  25. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Ms. Stacey Thibodeaux. 2025-0993 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:25
  26. 25 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Ms. Olivia Hallquist. 2025-0995 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 115:50
  27. 26 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 116:24
  28. 27 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  29. 28 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Joscelyn C. O’Neil to Post 11 of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board. 2025-0497 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 118:47
  30. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  31. 30 Airport
  32. 31 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized T-Hangar Shop Space Lease Agreement with Charles R. Finley. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1063 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:13
  33. 32 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Steven Marco. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1087 Approved ▶ jump to 119:14
  34. 33 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Robert Bruce. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1089 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:15
  35. 34 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Lease Agreement with The Maintenance Group, LLC. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1103 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:17
  36. 35 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Lease Agreement with The Maintenance Group, LLC. There is no cost to the County. 2025-1106 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:19
  37. 36 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  38. 37 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of July 8 2025 2025-1055 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:21
  39. a Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of July 22, 2025 2025-1056 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:23
  40. 39 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of July 24, 2025 2025-1057 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:25
  41. 40 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of June 26, 2025. 2025-1083 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:28
  42. 41 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  43. 42 Commission District(s): District 1 Transfer the Appropriations of $110,000.00 from District 1’s ARP Interest Fund Account (00201.582206.100.000) to DeKalb Planning and Sustainability to Extend the Scope of Work for the Presidential Parkway/Embry Hills Placemaking Study Plan 2025-1154 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:32
  44. 43 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  45. 44 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Appropriation of $35,000 from the District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Propel ATL for a Walk Audit 2025-1040 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:36
  46. 45 Commission District(s): District 2 To Appropriate $4,181.25 of District 2 Reserve for Appropriations to Kathryn Kolb for DeKalb County Tree Ordinance Revisions. 2025-1090 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:23
  47. 46 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  48. 47 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation Fund to the Community Development Department to Assist with the Design Phase of a New Senior Center - DeKalb Atlanta Senior Center. 2025-1110 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 121:36
  49. 48 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000 from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation Fund to the Police Department for the Purchase of (1) Mobile Trailer Surveillance Camera to be Used in District 3 that Can Help Deter Criminal Activity. 2025-1111 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 122:17
  50. 49 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the District 3 ARP Interest Fund to the Metro South CID for the Purpose of Hiring Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers. 2025-1112 Approved ▶ jump to 120:48
  51. 50 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  52. 51 Commission District(s): District 5 An item to allocate $60,000 of the 2025 District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Funds for District 5 Holiday Health and Senior Holiday Programming 2025-1156 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:50
  53. 52 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  54. 53 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate $4,181.25 of District 6 Reserve for Appropriations to Kathryn Kolb for DeKalb County Tree Ordinance Revisions. 2025-1102 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:53
  55. 54 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  56. 55 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners- District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $1,500 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation, Contributed Towards Art Awareness Programming Hosted by Stonecrest Fest 2025-1152 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:56
  57. 56 Human Services
  58. 57 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of a Grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for Community Violence Intervention with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Center for Injury Control and Prevention (NCIPC) in the Amount of $5,000 at no cost to the County. This amount is an addition to the grant that was approved by the BOC Agenda Item 2025-0134 on February 11, 2025, for $50,000. 2025-1059 Approved ▶ jump to 121:01
  59. 58 Magistrate Court
  60. 59 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Request to accept Grant Award from the State Justice Institute for Fiscal Year 2026 for the benefit of the DeKalb County Magistrate Court in the sum of $75,000 with a county match of $7,500. 2025-1072 ▶ jump to 121:03
  61. 60 The Board will take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00 PM
  62. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  63. 62 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  64. 62 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Request to accept Grant Award from the State Justice Institute for Fiscal Year 2026 for the benefit of the DeKalb County Magistrate Court in the sum of $75,000 with a county match of $7,500. 2025-1072 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 121:27
  65. 63 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 123:14
  66. 64 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  67. 65 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 123:27
  68. 66 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 123:58
  69. 67 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 124:21
  70. 68 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 National Council of Negro Women, Inc., DeKalb Section, Educational Programming. 2025-1049 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 125:52
  71. 69 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 125:06
  72. 70 Chief Executive Office
  73. 71 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 127:51
  74. 72 Fire & Rescue Services
  75. 73 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of Usage of SPLOST II Funds in Category A1-Public Safety Purposes, for a Renovation Assessment of Fire Stations 18, 19 and 20 2025-1010 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:37
  76. 74 Planning and Sustainability
  77. 75 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 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 129:56
  78. 76 Police Services
  79. 77 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts FY21 & FY23 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN): Community Policing Microgrant Program, $36,963.00 2025-1011 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 130:33
  80. 78 Commission District(s): All Commission District Grant Acceptance - FY25 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant, $276,156.00 2025-1088 ▶ jump to 130:39
  81. 79 Purchasing & Contracting
  82. 80 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  83. 81 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 131:40
  84. 81 Commission District(s): All Commission District Grant Acceptance - FY25 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant, $276,156.00 2025-1088 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 131:32
  85. 82 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 133:16
  86. 83 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  87. 84 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 134:02
  88. 85 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  89. 86 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Impacted by this Item CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1132039 Animal Shelter Operation Services for DeKalb County, Georgia (Multi-year): for use by the Department of Public Safety - Animal Enforcement Services. This contract consists of providing animal shelter operations and services. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: Lifeline Animal Project, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,182,500.50. 2025-1012 Approved with a friendly amendment Pass ▶ jump to 134:09
  90. 87 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000120 Police Pursuit and Special Service Vehicles: for use by Public Works - Fleet Management. This contract consists of purchasing off the competitively let Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000183-0002 to support law enforcement and emergency responders in carrying out their daily duties that rely on the use of these pursuit and special service vehicles. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through October 31, 2026. Awarded to Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,700,000.00. 2025-1032 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:12
  91. 88 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement OMNIA Contract No. 177718 Ambulance, Emergency Vehicles, Fire Apparatus and Specialty Vehicles, Equipment and Accessories and Related Equipment, Supplies and Services: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by The Department of Voter Registration & Elections. Consists of purchasing from the competitively let OMNIA Contract for one (1) step van with a lift gate (Model No. STV-27). Van will serve as a mobile voting simulator, traveling throughout the County to educate residents on the operation of the voting machines. Awarded to Port of Portland c/o Farber Specialty Vehicles. Amount Not To Exceed: $511,987.25. 2025-1033 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:47
  92. 89 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000218 Administrative Vehicles: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of purchasing off the competitively let SWC No. 99999-001-SPD0000218 to supply the County with administrative vehicles like sedans, SUVs, vans, and trucks to be used for daily operational tasks that necessitate the use of such vehicles. Awarded to Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc., Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln, Inc., Family Ford, Inc., dba Hardy Family Ford, and Akins Ford, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,450,000.00. 2025-1035 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:27
  93. 90 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 ▶ jump to 138:48
  94. 91 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Sourcewell Contract No. 032824-PMC Class 4-8 Chassis and Cab 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 three (3) heavy-duty CNG road tractors for transporting refuse, recycling and yard waste to the Seminole Road Landfill. Awarded to Peterbilt Motors Company, dba Peterbilt of Atlanta, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $886,155.00. 2025-1054 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 140:26
  95. 92 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  96. 93 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 142:11
  97. 93 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 141:13
  98. 94 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  99. 95 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1281318 and Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1281319 Sidewalks and Roadways (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Public Works - Transportation, Roads and Drainage (R&D), and Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of sidewalks, drainage improvements, minor road improvements, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and curb and shoulder improvements. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. This request also seeks approval to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to: Autaco Development, LLC and DAF Concrete, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,000,000.00. 2025-0953 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:04
  100. 96 Commission District(s): All SS - Hach Company Parts and Services (Sole Source): For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the purchase of water quality monitoring equipment parts and services including start-up, calibration, and repairs exclusively performed by Hach’s factory-trained technicians. This request seeks to establish a three-year agreement to ensure regulatory compliance and continued operations of DWM’s water monitoring systems. Awarded to Hach Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,190,000.00. 2025-0955 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:48
  101. 97 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2024-100023 Curb Bumping and Street Sweeping (Annual Contact with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department Public Works - Sanitation. Consists of curb bumping and street sweeping services on forty-one (41) street locations throughout the County. These services include removing litter, leaves, sand, dirt, rocks, pine straw, and other debris from County public roads and entrances of the catch basins. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Pateco Services, LLC, and Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $123,364.72. 2025-1006 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 144:37
  102. 98 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 145:34
  103. 99 Voter Registration & Elections
  104. 100 Commission District(s): All Proposed Approval of the Sale of Vote Center HUBs 2025-1009 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:07
  105. 101 Watershed Management
  106. 102 Commission District(s): 4 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Place Services, Inc. with a contribution of $226,500.00. 2025-1114 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:21
  107. 103 Commission District(s): 4 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with True Worth Developments LLC. with a contribution of $172,000.00. 2025-1115 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:58
  108. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  109. 105 Board of Commissioners
  110. 106 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Dependent Care Reimbursement Program Pilot 2025-0376 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 148:19
  111. 107 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  112. 108 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 150:13
  113. 109 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  114. 110 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 153:21
  115. 111 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Allocate DeKalb County Funding for the Creation of a Land Trust for DeKalb County 2024-1564 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 156:39
  116. 112 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  117. 113 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 5 & 7 Expansion of the East Metro Community Improvement District (CID) 2025-1064 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 157:14
  118. 114 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  119. 115 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 157:51
  120. 116 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Supporting The Administration’s Decision To Take Action To Recover Land Traded To Blackhall Real Estate Phase II, LLC In Its 2021 Land Exchange With DeKalb County And For Other Purposes. 2025-0681 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 158:35
  121. 117 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requesting The Implementation Of A Means-Tested Water Bill Amnesty Program For Income-Qualified Customers And Requesting A Targeted Review Of Uncollectible Debt In Blighted Condominium Communities 2025-0814 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 163:27
  122. 118 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve The 2025 BOC Mid-Year Budget Amendment Requests 2025-1060 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 171:32
  123. 119 Finance
  124. 120 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Issuance of Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds (Second Resolution), Series 2025A (the Series 2025A Bonds) in the aggregate principal amount not in excess of $450 million. 2025-0912 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 173:15
  125. 121 Police Services
  126. 122 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Amendment to Contract No. 21-500571, Towing and Wrecker Services (Multiyear Revenue Generating Contract) for use by the Department of Police Services (PS). 2025-0583 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 173:53
  127. 123 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  128. 124 Commission District(s): All Districts ADA Transition Plan 2024-1520 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 175:56
  129. 124 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Issuance of Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds (Second Resolution), Series 2025A (the Series 2025A Bonds) in the aggregate principal amount not in excess of $450 million. 2025-0912 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 227:27
  130. 125 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 176:27
  131. 125 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Issuance of Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds (Second Resolution), Series 2025A (the Series 2025A Bonds) in the aggregate principal amount not in excess of $450 million. 2025-0912 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 241:05
  132. 126 Commission District(s): Districts 2 and 6 The Approval of the WD Thomson Park Master Plan located at 1760 Mason Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30329. 2025-0918 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 176:54
  133. 127 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 177:29
  134. 128 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 177:59
  135. 129 Superior Court
  136. 130 Commission District(s): All Districts FY2026 Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Grant By Way Of The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to the DeKalb County Felony Drug Court - $197,500.00 2025-1014 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 178:37
  137. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD ▶ jump to 182:36
  138. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  139. 133 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  140. 134 DeKalb County Government does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities or exclude them from participating in or receiving benefits of its services, programs, or activities, based on disability. Janet Essix, DeKalb County Government’s Employee Relations Manager and ADA Coordinator, is designated to coordinate the County’s compliance with Part 35 of the Department of Justice regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Janet Essix may be contacted at 1300 Commerce Drive, 1st Floor, Decatur, GA 30030, 404.371.2309, to request information about access for persons with disabilities to County services, programs and activities, or to discuss a grievance regarding an impediment to such access. Ten days’ notice is requested for special accommodations.
  141. 140 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.