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July 22, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 147 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 0:24
  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 6:07
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 36:41
  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 69:44
  9. 8 Citizens may speak for or against an item that is considered by law to be a zoning ordinance and each side will have ten minutes to present its case. Citizens may also speak for or against an item that is placed on the public hearing agenda but is not a zoning ordinance. In that case, each side will have five minutes to present its case. In the event there is more than one speaker per side, speakers must divide their time in order to complete their full presentation within the ten-minute time allotment, or the five minute time allotment. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to leave the podium area. Prior to speaking, a speaker shall complete a speaker card and present it when approaching the podium. If a speaker has any documents for the commissioners, the speaker shall provide 10 copies when approaching the podium. Seven copies are for the commissioners and the remaining copies are for the planning director, the county attorney and the clerk. In all zoning ordinance and traffic calming cases, staff shall make their recommendation for action to the Commission first followed by applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item. Applicants in zoning ordinance cases shall have the right to reserve time for rebuttal. Opponents of a zoning ordinance item shall have no right of rebuttal. For all other items placed on the public hearing agenda, applicants or citizens speaking in favor of the item shall speak first followed by opponents of the item. Once the citizens have finished speaking, staff shall make a recommendation for action to the Commission. At this point, citizens are no longer allowed to speak unless called to the podium by an individual commissioner to answer questions or provide information. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position.
  10. 9 Planning & Sustainability
  11. 10 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend Chapter 27 to Reduce the Minimum Unit Size for Single-Family Dwelling Units in Single-Family R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) and R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) Zoning Districts 2024-0815 Deferred 45 days Pass ▶ jump to 75:58
  12. 11 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 3 Super District 6 Application of Architectural Standard, LLC c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a major modification of zoning conditions pursuant to CZ-17-21564 for a mixed-use development in the MU-4 (Mixed-Use High Density) zoning district and Tier 2 of the I-20 Overlay District, at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway. 2024-1496 Deferred 60 days Pass ▶ jump to 78:36
  13. 12 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 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 81:04
  14. 13 Public Works - Transportation
  15. 14 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 Traffic Calming Petition - Dawn Drive between Tilson Road and Dawn Court. No Cost to County. 2025-0917 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 81:12
  16. 15 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  17. 16 Planning and Sustainability
  18. 17 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06 Application of Battle Law, P.C. for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow single-family detached cluster homes in Tier 3 of the Bouldercrest Overlay District, the Soapstone Historic District, and the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district, at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road. 2024-0366 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 85:47
  19. E. APPEALS
  20. 19 NONE
  21. F. APPOINTMENTS
  22. 21 Board of Commissioners
  23. 22 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Eric Atwater to Post 3 of the DeKalb County Pension Board of Directors. 2025-1024 ▶ jump to 86:00
  24. 23 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  25. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Kevin Polite to Post 4 of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board 2025-1025 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:16
  26. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Eric Atwater to Post 3 of the DeKalb County Pension Board of Directors. 2025-1024 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 90:44
  27. 25 Chief Executive Office
  28. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Jim Durrett to Post 6 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County, Post 6 of the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority and Post 6 of the Private Hospital Authority. 2025-0926 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:53
  29. 27 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Stephen P. Smith, Esq. to Post 8 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County and Post 8 of the Private Hospital Authority. 2025-1070 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:35
  30. 28 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  31. 29 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 ▶ jump to 92:51
  32. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  33. 30 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 93:53
  34. 31 Board of Commissioners
  35. 32 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the July 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-1034 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:31
  36. 32 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 97:45
  37. 33 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  38. 34 Commission District(s): All Commission Ditricts To Appropriate $23,250 from the District 2 Reserve for Appropriation for the purpose of providing the final funds to Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC) for a DeKalb County Homeless Community Assessment 2025-0956 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:39
  39. 35 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 ▶ jump to 98:52
  40. 36 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 To Appropriate $25,000 to the Jumpstart Automotive Training Center (JATC) to Provide Technical Training to Under-Resourced Youths and Young Adults 2025-0958 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:50
  41. 37 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 To Approve the Appropriations of $25,000 from District 2’s FY25 Reserve for Appropriations to Habitat for Humanity for Senior and Veteran Home Repairs 2025-1001 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:55
  42. 38 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Appropriation of $15,000 from the 2025 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Roots Down to Support the Library Transition Plan 2025-1026 Approved ▶ jump to 99:57
  43. 38 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 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 101:42
  44. 39 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  45. 40 Commission District(s): District 7 A Resolution Declaring July as Disability Pride Month. 2025-1043 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:01
  46. 41 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate An Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 of the District 7 Reserve For Appropriation funds, contributed towards the DeKalb County Annual Senior Gala hosted by Senior Direct Source. 2025-1045 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:03
  47. 42 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $7,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards Dream HOME Expo in partnership with HouseATL of Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. 2025-1048 Approved ▶ jump to 100:06
  48. 43 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners- District 7 An Item to Allocate an amount not to exceed $39,000 of the District 7 Pleasantdale Park proceeds to the following entities: Engraving House (not to exceed $33,500) & Roots Down (not to exceed $5,500), contributed towards sculptured art and edible landscaping within a sector of Ellenwood Park. 2025-1050 ▶ jump to 100:08
  49. 44 Purchasing & Contracting
  50. 45 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  51. 45 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $7,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards Dream HOME Expo in partnership with HouseATL of Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. 2025-1048 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:43
  52. 46 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1378111 Beverages: for the use by the Department of Public Works-Sanitation & Beautification, Fire Rescue (FR) and DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA). This contract consists of providing beverages for County Division employees working primarily outside throughout the summer season. This request seeks to add Public Works-Roads and Drainage (R&D) to the contract and increase funds. Awarded to Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $15,000.00. 2025-0851 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:22
  53. 46 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners- District 7 An Item to Allocate an amount not to exceed $39,000 of the District 7 Pleasantdale Park proceeds to the following entities: Engraving House (not to exceed $33,500) & Roots Down (not to exceed $5,500), contributed towards sculptured art and edible landscaping within a sector of Ellenwood Park. 2025-1050 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 103:09
  54. 48 The Board will take a 1-Hour Break at 12:00 PM
  55. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  56. 50 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  57. 51 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 5 & 7 Expansion of the East Metro Community Improvement District (CID) 2025-1064 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 108:34
  58. 52 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  59. 53 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve The 2025 BOC Mid-Year Budget Amendment Requests 2025-1060 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 109:16
  60. 54 Chief Executive Office
  61. 55 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Allocate $5 million ERA II funds in accordance with the attached subrecipient agreement to the Housing Authority of DeKalb County, Georgia for construction and/or renovation of transitional housing. 2025-1036 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 138:49
  62. 56 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement between DeKalb County and City of Chamblee regarding variances for the expansion of the DeKalb County Animal Shelter 2025-1066 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 139:33
  63. 57 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  64. 58 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approve award of a contract with The Urban League of Greater Atlanta for the establishment and operation of the DeKalb Water and Sewer Customer Advocate. 2025-1039 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 160:54
  65. 59 Finance
  66. 60 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 161:49
  67. 61 GIS Department
  68. 62 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 A Resolution to Declare County Real Property as Surplus and Authorize Sale of County-owned Property at 2117 Savoy Drive to Georgia Department of Transportation for Public Transit Improvements 2025-1015 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 163:30
  69. 63 Purchasing & Contracting
  70. 64 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  71. 65 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos.: 1315118 and 1315134 Uniforms for Fire Rescue Services (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue Services (FR). This contract consists of the purchase of uniforms for Fire Rescue personnel. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and terms through December 31, 2025. Awarded to NAFECO and Safeguard Printing & Promotional Products, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $630,000.00. 2025-0662 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 164:42
  72. 66 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposal No. 2024-100009 Background Screening Services (Annual Contract with Four (4) Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Human Resources & Merit System (HRMS). Consists of providing comprehensive pre-employment background screenings on prospective employees. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer who is responsive and responsible: HR TruCheck, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $689,375.00 2025-0877 Approved Pass
  73. 67 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1377240 Public Safety Communications Technology and Hardware Solutions (Sourcewell Contract No. 042021-MOT): for use by Fire Rescue (FR), the Marshal’s Office, and Police Services (PS). This contract consists of purchasing through the competitively let Sourcewell contract for the purchase of APX radios, remote speaker microphones, chargers, batteries, and related accessories, device hardware, installation, and programming. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 23, 2026. Awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,300,000.00. 2025-0902 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 166:27
  74. 68 Commission District(s): ALL RFP - Request for Proposal No. 2025-100078 Professional Services for Classification and Compensation Study: for use by the Department of Human Resources & Merit System (HRMS). Consists of developing an enhanced classification system and associated pay plan. Recommend award to Evergreen Solutions, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $404,500.00 2025-1071 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 167:07
  75. 69 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  76. 70 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement No. 48400-186-DOT0003013-001 Trailers and Accessories (Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Beautification. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let GDOT contract for five (5) 10-ton heavy-duty equipment trailers to transport mowing equipment to various roadside locations throughout the County. Awarded to JME Sales, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $100,657.85. 2025-0919 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 167:50
  77. 71 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement No. 2023261 Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Parts, Accessories, Supplies, Related Services & Equipment (City of Mesa, AZ/OMNIA Partners): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let City of Mesa, AZ/OMNIA Partners contract for one (1) Toro Groundmaster 55 HP diesel mower, to be used to mow various sports fields and parks throughout the County. Awarded to The Toro Company and distributed via Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation. Amount Not To Exceed: $100,358.35. 2025-0931 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:30
  78. 72 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  79. 73 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1326920 Equipment Rentals and Related Products and Services (OMNIA Partners Contract No. 201900319): for use by the Department of Public Works- Sanitation. This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let OMNIA Partners contract for the provision of leasing or purchasing of refuse trucks. This request seeks to increase the contract term through October 31, 2026, as well as to purchase eight (8) 25-yard garbage trucks for continued weekly residential collection services within the County. Awarded to Big Truck Rental, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,804,000.00. 2025-0844 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 169:39
  80. 74 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1284299 Shotcrete and Restorative Services for Stormwater Projects (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide shotcrete and restorative services to construct concrete walls, pipes etc., on an as needed basis. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through February 28, 2027. Awarded to Proshot Concrete, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,500,000.00. 2025-0859 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 169:46
  81. 75 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1172083 Meter Testing Equipment, Hardware/Software Maintenance and Support (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of software maintenance of MARS Meter Testing Equipment. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and contract term through July 31, 2030. This request also seeks to ratify Purchase Order No. 5029915. Awarded to OW Investors, LLC dba Mars Company. Amount Not to Exceed: $490,000.00. 2025-0860 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 170:10
  82. 76 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1259927 Water Valve and Fire Hydrant Locate and Assessment (City of East Point Contract No. 2016-1585 [DeKalb Cooperative Agreement]): for use by the Departments of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract primarily consists of performing water valve and fire hydrant locates and assessments. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the scope of work and contract funds and term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc. dba Wachs Water Services. Amount Not to Exceed: $1,671,500.00. 2025-0866 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 170:29
  83. 77 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 2025-100064 Herbicide and Growth Regulator Service (Annual Contract with 3 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification. Consists of providing four (4) rounds of herbicide and growth regulator applications on seventy-three (73) County streets and right of way locations every six (6) weeks. These services include the treatment of weeds, sidewalks where applicable, roadside trees and hardscapes. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: American Eagle, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $126,796.80. 2025-0914 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 171:40
  84. 78 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  85. 79 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 172:00
  86. 80 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 172:11
  87. 81 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 172:57
  88. 82 Commission District(s): Districts 5 and 7 To request the BOC’s approval for additional SPLOST II C1 and District 5 funds for the construction of a new Lucious Recreation Center in Lithonia Park. 2025-1041 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 89:45
  89. 83 Superior Court
  90. 84 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 173:36
  91. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  92. 86 Board of Commissioners
  93. 87 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 258:48
  94. 87 Walk-on Items
  95. 88 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Dependent Care Reimbursement Program Pilot 2025-0376 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 259:30
  96. 89 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  97. 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 259:42
  98. 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 260:05
  99. 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 260:56
  100. 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 264:35
  101. 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 266:11
  102. 95 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  103. 96 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 271:38
  104. 97 Commission District(s): Districts 1, 2, and 6 A Resolution Supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Buford Highway in DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-1139 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 279:02
  105. 98 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, to Establish a Plan for Addressing Homelessness and to Support the Housing First Model 2024-1273 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 301:41
  106. 99 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 2 weeks Pass ▶ jump to 302:46
  107. 100 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 Pass ▶ jump to 303:24
  108. 101 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  109. 102 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. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 304:13
  110. 103 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 305:13
  111. 104 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 305:53
  112. 105 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 306:39
  113. 106 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts “A Resolution To Adopt The DeKalb County Library Landscape Transition Plan And Requesting The DeKalb County Administration To Execute The Plan” 2025-0617 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 308:11
  114. 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 Pass ▶ jump to 308:58
  115. 108 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution To Amend The Enabling Legislation Of The Watershed Customer Service And Billing Advisory Group. 2025-0739 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 309:41
  116. 109 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 ▶ jump to 309:52
  117. 110 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  118. 111 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of May 29, 2025 2025-0807 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 314:54
  119. 112 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of June 10, 2025 2025-0870 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 315:16
  120. 113 Community Development
  121. 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. 2025-0431 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 315:47
  122. 115 Ethics Board
  123. 116 Commission District(s): All The DeKalb County Board of Ethics requests that the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners take action to enforce the December 15, 2022 decision of Board of Ethics against Vaughn Irons in the Ethics Board case of Rhea Johnson vs. Vaughn Irons 2024-1352 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 317:24
  124. 117 Purchasing & Contracting
  125. 118 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  126. 118 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution To Amend The Enabling Legislation Of The Watershed Customer Service And Billing Advisory Group. 2025-0739 Reconsidered Pass ▶ jump to 310:31
  127. 119 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 2025-011 Repair of Equipment: All Automobiles, On-the-Road, Off-the-Road, Vehicles, Motorcycles, Trucks, Trailers & Motorized Equipment (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management and Fire Rescue Services (FR). Consists of conducting repairs on a wide range of County owned vehicles, such as those used on-roads, off-roads, as well as equipment, stationary items, heavy machinery, construction equipment, and trailers. This request reserves the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Recommend award to forty (40) lowest, responsive and responsible vendors (please see list below). Total Amount Not To Exceed: $7,850,000.00. 2025-0846 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 319:02
  128. 119 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution To Amend The Enabling Legislation Of The Watershed Customer Service And Billing Advisory Group. 2025-0739 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 313:34
  129. 120 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos.: 1384581, 1384955, 138496 On Call Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Watershed Management (DWM) and Fire Rescue (FR). These contracts consist of providing on-call HVAC services for County-owned properties. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through July 31, 2026. Awarded to B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Galgon HVAC Mechanical Services, Inc. and Mann Mechanical Company, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed $3,025,000.00. 2025-0856 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 320:06
  130. 120 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 314:29
  131. 121 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  132. 122 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2024-100004 Comprehensive Housing Plan: for use by the Department of Planning and Sustainability (P&S). Consists of housing assessment, community participation program and plan development with recommendations and action plan. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $249,994.00. 2025-0650 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 327:03
  133. 123 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1258332 Soil & Materials Testing, Surveying Services and Structural Analysis (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Public Works Transportation (PW-T), Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D), and Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing geotechnical and geo-environmental evaluations for the engineering constructability and/or potential environmental risks of multiple sites throughout the County. This request is to increase funds for additional on-call soil and material testing, surveying services, and structural analysis. Awarded to MATRIX Engineering Group, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $65,000.00. 2025-0810 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 327:15
  134. 124 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1330541 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Career Training Services - Youth (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by WorkSource DeKalb (WSD). This contract consists of providing career and readiness training to Youth participants within the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase and exercise the 2nd renewal option through June 30, 2026. Awarded to In The Door, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $400,000.00. 2025-0841 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:56
  135. 125 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  136. 126 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 for Contract No. 1201898 Consent Decree - Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement (CD-GSRR) [Multiyear Contract with 1 Option to Renew]: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists primarily of providing gravity sewer rehabilitation and replacement via cured in place pipe (CIPP), internal and external point repairs, as well as open cut and pipe bursting. This request seeks to increase scope of work and contract funds. Awarded to Kemi Construction Company, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $8,234,753.13. 2025-0453 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 329:20
  137. 127 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1271092 Construction Management Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing on-call construction management services. This request seeks to increase the contract scope of work and funds. Awarded to CGA Solutions [Joint Venture of Corporate Environmental Risk Management, LLC (CERM)/Gresham Smith/Atkins North America, Inc.]. Amount Not To Exceed $9,420,796.97. 2025-0457 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 330:04
  138. 128 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos. 1297329 and 1297338 On-Call Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Maintenance Services for Scott Candler, Pole Bridge, and Snapfinger Wastewater Treatment Plants (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing on-call labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for mechanical and instrumentation and controls maintenance at the County’s water treatment facility, wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations and storage tanks. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds for Contract No. 1297338 only. Awarded to River 2 Tap (R2T) and Tesco Controls, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $5,000,000.00 2025-0606 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 332:04
  139. 129 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  140. 130 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 332:39
  141. 131 Commission District(s): Districts 4 and 6 Approval of the Needham Park Master Plan located at 756 McClendon Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079. 2025-0908 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 333:03
  142. 132 Watershed Management
  143. 133 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Georgia Department of Transportation Contract Item Agreement - Water and Sewer Facilities Project PI No. 0002868 adjustments/additional installations of utility facilities as reconstruct of a Diverging Diamond Interchange Panola Road @ I-20 FROM Fairington Rd. TO Snapfinger Woods Dr. in DeKalb County - Estimated $4,220,926.66 2025-0911 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 334:05
  144. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  145. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  146. 136 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  147. 137 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.