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May 29, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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

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  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 14:16
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assis-tant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, Matthew Welch, Interim County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 21:33
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 54:59
  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 88:15
  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. 9 Vicki Mann- 444 Beidlewood Circle Decatur Georgia 30030, Gina Mamgham- 8179 Pleasant Hill Lithonia Georgia 30058, Sherrie Love- 612 Tahoe Circle Stone Mountain Georgia 30083, Stephen Binney- 1083 Seville Drive Clarkston Georgia 30021, Larry Foster- 2572 Raintree Drive Northeast Atlanta Georgia 30345, Lauren Kiefer- 1509 Grant Drive Northeast Brookhaven Georgia 30319, Katherine Maddox (No Address), Keyanna Jones (No Address), Chiquita Clay- 1906 Glenmar Drive Decatur Georgia 30032, Charles Bailey Musgray- 3329 York Place Decatur Georgia 30032
  12. 10 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Marsh Rabbit Bend intersecting with Galleon Crossing at both ends. No Cost to County. 2025-0637 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 93:15
  13. 11 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Aldergate Drive & Tudor Castle Way between John Wesley Drive and Dover Castle Drive. Rescind Traffic Calming District 18-15-11. Create Traffic Calming District 25-15-04. 2025-0641 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:46
  14. 12 Planning & Sustainability
  15. 13 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment relating to short-term rentals and for other purposes. This text amendment is County-wide. Deferred for a full cycle Pass ▶ jump to 120:12
  16. 14 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 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 138:15
  17. 15 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  18. 16 Planning & Sustainability
  19. 17 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06 Application of Hollingshead Materials, LLC c/o Brian Hercules to rezone properties from M (Light Industrial) and M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning districts with conditions to M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district to allow for an asphalt plant (concrete, ready-mix facility), at 3298 and 3272 Fayetteville Road. 2024-1443 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 138:27
  20. 18 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06 Application of Hollingshead Materials, LLC c/o Brian Hercules for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for an asphalt plant (concrete, ready-mix facility) in the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district, at 3298 and 3272 Fayetteville Road. 2024-1444 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 139:40
  21. 19 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 01 Super District 07 Application of Donna Pittman for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for an alcohol outlet (beer and wine sales) in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district, at 2615 Shallowford Road. 2025-0293 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 142:19
  22. E. APPEALS
  23. 21 NONE
  24. F. APPOINTMENTS
  25. 23 Chief Executive Office
  26. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Proposed confirmation of Juliana A. Njoku as the Planning & Sustainability Director for DeKalb County. 2025-0719 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 143:24
  27. 25 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  28. 26 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 145:20
  29. 27 ITEMS FOR RECORDING IN THE MINUTES
  30. 28 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  31. 29 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the Appointment of Mr. Dave Thomas to Post 10 of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board. 2025-0724 Read into the record
  32. 30 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  33. 31 Commission District(s): Super District 6 Recording of the Appointment of James Koch as the Super District 6 Appointee to the Resident Review Committee for SPLOST II Revenues and Expenditures 2025-0537 ▶ jump to 147:59
  34. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  35. 33 Airport
  36. 34 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized Office Space Agreement with Jason Pace. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0619 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:02
  37. 35 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Shop Space Lease Agreement with Jonathan Sweatman. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0684 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:04
  38. 36 Board of Commissioners
  39. 37 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the May 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-0732 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:06
  40. 38 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  41. 39 Commission District(s): Districts 2 and 6 To Allocate an Amount of $3,000.00 from the 2025 District 6 Reserve for Appropriation Account to Support An Opportunity for the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra to Enhance DeKalb County Citizen’s Lives Through the Diversity of Music 2025-0752 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:10
  42. 40 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  43. 41 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $659 from the 2025 District 3 Reserve for Appropriation Fund to Replace the Microphones at the South DeKalb Senior Center. 2025-0736 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:16
  44. 42 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $2,500 from the District 3 Reserve for Appropriation Fund to support the District 2 State of DeKalb’s Animal Address. 2025-0740 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:17
  45. 43 Commission District(s): District 3 To appropriate $15,000 from the District 3 reserve for appropriation funds to support the 2025 How Big is Your Dream Summer Camp. 2025-0788 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:20
  46. 44 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  47. 45 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $20,000.00 from District 4 2025 Reserve for Appropriation fund balance to District 5 Operational Budget for 2025 County Juneteenth celebration. 2025-0679 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:22
  48. 46 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $2,500.00 of District 4 2025 Reserve for Appropriation to District 2 for the 2025 County State of Our DeKalb Animal 2 Address and Luncheon. 2025-0725 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:23
  49. 47 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  50. 48 Commission District(s): Super District 6 and District 2 To Allocate an Amount of $3,000.00 from the 2025 District 6 Reserve for Appropriation Account to Support An Opportunity for the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra to Enhance DeKalb County Citizen’s Lives Through the Diversity of Music 2025-0723 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:27
  51. 49 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate an Amount Not to Exceed $13,300 of District 6 Reserve for Appropriations to Roots Down Inc to Continue Advancing the Regenerative Earth Care Movement in DeKalb County through Two Flagship Initiatives: the Meadow Project and the Library Transition Plan. 2025-0734 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:28
  52. 50 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate $5,000 of District 6 Reserve for Appropriations to the Wylde Center to Support the Education Program’s Summer Camps. 2025-0735 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:32
  53. 51 Commission District(s): District 6 To Appropriate $5,000 To District 2 to Support the Save Our DeKalb Animals Initiative that Includes the State of DeKalb Animals (SODA) Address and a Future Animal Program in Super District 6. 2025-0737 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:33
  54. 52 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  55. 53 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of April 15, 2025. 2025-0671 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:38
  56. 54 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of May 6, 2025. 2025-0694 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 151:35
  57. 55 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of May 13, 2025 2025-0720 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 152:06
  58. 56 District Attorney
  59. 57 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of 2026 Child Support Contract Between the State of Georgia and the Office of the District Attorney 2025-0698 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:46
  60. 58 Commission District(s): All Creation of three previously funded and approved positions in the District Attorney’s Office and approve one addition to fleet. 2025-0728 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:48
  61. 59 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of $563,023.20 increase to 2025 Child Support Contract Between the State of Georgia and the Office of the District Attorney 2025-0731 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:50
  62. 60 Human Services
  63. 61 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of a donation of books valued at $2,400 from The Charlie’s Kids Foundation for the DeKalb Maternal Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program; to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all the necessary documents. 2025-0541 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:52
  64. 62 Magistrate Court
  65. 63 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts. Request To Accept Additional Subgrant Award Funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Benefit of the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County’s Misdemeanor Mental Health Court (MHHC) in the Amount of $4,000. 2025-0678 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:55
  66. 64 State Court
  67. 65 Commission District(s): All Districts Request to Accept Additional Subgrant Award Funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Benefit of the State Court of DeKalb County’s DUI Court in the Amount of $4,000. 2025-0741 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 150:58
  68. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  69. 67 Airport
  70. 68 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Lease Agreement with Hermeus Corporation. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0420 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 153:09
  71. 69 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  72. 70 Commission District(s): Districts 2 and 6 Approval of Porch & Square, LLC to Enter Into Multiple Contracts with DeKalb County Commissioners in Fiscal Year 2025 2025-0750 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 154:29
  73. 71 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 174:25
  74. 72 Board of Commissioners - District 6 ▶ jump to 263:13
  75. 73 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution To Amend The Enabling Legislation Of The Watershed Customer Service And Billing Advisory Group. 2025-0739 ▶ jump to 181:40
  76. 74 Chief Executive Office
  77. 75 Commission District(s): All To Adopt Tentative 2025 Millage Rates. 2025-0716 ▶ jump to 263:24
  78. 76 Community Development
  79. 76 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 Pass ▶ jump to 264:26
  80. 77 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 City of Lithonia Sidewalk Construction Project 2025-0707 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 285:38
  81. 78 Finance
  82. 78 Commission District(s): All To Adopt Tentative 2025 Millage Rates. 2025-0716 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 278:22
  83. 79 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution authorizing the Intergovernmental Agreement of Installment Sale between DeKalb County, Georgia and the Urban Redevelopment Agency of DeKalb County, Georgia, related to the financing of the acquisition of 4380 Memorial Drive. 2025-0727 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 286:29
  84. 80 Human Services
  85. 81 Commission District(s): All Contract between DeKalb County, Georgia, and Scottdale Early Learning, Inc. in the amount of $410,582 for the DeKalb Maternal Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program- At No Cost to the County. 2025-0672 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 287:35
  86. 82 Commission District(s): All Contract between DeKalb County, Georgia, and New American Pathways, Inc. in the amount of $330,511 for the DeKalb Maternal Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program- At No Cost to the County. 2025-0673 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 288:32
  87. 83 Purchasing & Contracting
  88. 84 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  89. 85 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 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 two (2) purchase orders totaling $41,347.75. This request also seeks to increase contract funds. Awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $362,440.85. 2025-0416 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 288:49
  90. 86 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1381091 Helicopter Maintenance and Repair Service (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by Police Services (PS). This contract consists of providing helicopter repair and maintenance services for existing County helicopters. This request is to exercise the 1st renewal option through June 30, 2026. Awarded to: Rotor Resources, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $400,000.00. 2025-0472 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 290:25
  91. 87 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  92. 88 Commission District(s): ALL RAT - Ratification of Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1364984 Police Academy Physical Ability Test (PAT) Facility (56 days): for use by the Department of Facilities Management. This contract consists of the conversion of a large meeting room and stage into a single space at the former Bruce Street Senior Center for a permanent indoor facility for year-round physical training and testing of Police Academy new recruits. This request seeks to ratify Change Order No. 1 resulting from various previously completed modifications authorized during construction. Awarded to Diversified Construction of Georgia, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $58,916.45. 2025-0425 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 290:37
  93. 89 Commission District(s): ALL RA - Ratification of Change Order No. 4 to Contract 1325127, Landscape Maintenance Services for Public Grounds (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Public Works - Sanitation and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of providing landscape maintenance services for the County’s public grounds. This request seeks to ratify Change Order No. 4 for work completed at Lou Walker Senior Center. Awarded to: Let Us Love Your Lawn. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2025-0528 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 291:25
  94. 90 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 25-100072 Tire Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of outside tire repair services for County vehicles for emergency road incidents. These services include replacing foam filled tires with installation, wheel refurbishing, inspections, air pressure adjustments, as well as various other services. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Southern Tire Mart, LLC., Setco, Inc., dba Setco Solid Tire, Atlanta Commercial Tire, and Action Tire. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $660,000.00. 2025-0571 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 291:54
  95. 91 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000155-0001 Truck Chassis and Truck Bodies: for use by the Department of Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Sanitation. This request seeks to purchase one (1) 2026 International MV607 truck with lube body from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000155-0001. This truck is needed to fuel and lube various equipment at the Seminole Road Landfill. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc., dba Rush Truck Center, Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $317,181.00. 2025-0578 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 293:36
  96. 92 Commission District(s): ALL RES - Rescission of award under Journal Technologies Case Management Software Upgrade (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on behalf of State Court - Probation. Consists of upgrading from the existing JustWare software solution to the eSupervision software, for case management. This request seeks to rescind the award to Journal Technologies, Inc. 2025-0586 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 294:26
  97. 93 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1379287, Juvenile Justice Center Canopy Installation (180 Day Contract): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of construction services for the installation of a canopy over the Judges’ parking lot at the DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Center. This request seeks to increase the contract term through August 31, 2025. Awarded to: Brad Construction Company II, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2025-0596 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 295:20
  98. 94 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  99. 95 Commission District(s): 3, 5, 6 and 7 REN - Contract No. 1373363 Restoration and Maintenance of Athletic Fields (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of site restoration and maintenance of athletic fields. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through May 31, 2026. Awarded to: JMB Landscaping Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $500,000.00. 2025-0502 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 295:34
  100. 96 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. CPA 1265085 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) One-Stop Operator: for use by WorkSource DeKalb (WSD). This contract consists of retaining a one-stop operator to coordinate and manage workforce services as required by WIOA. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 30, 2026. Awarded to In The Door, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $151,600.00. 2025-0507 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 296:50
  101. 97 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1285986 Maintenance of Swimming Pools and Lifeguard Services (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of the maintenance of on-site chlorinators, chemical maintenance, seasonal preparation, and lifeguard services for swimming pools and splashpads. This request seeks to increase contract scope and funds to add the Department of Human Services (HS). Awarded to: StandGuard Aquatics, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $150,000.00. 2025-0602 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 297:56
  102. 98 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 328:21
  103. 99 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  104. 100 Commission District(s): 3 SS - Micro Testing Supplies and Reagent Services (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This request seeks to establish a three-year agreement with IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for reagent services and supplies for total coliform testing in drinking water and fecal coliform testing in wastewater at the Snapfinger Plant. Awarded to IDEXX Distribution, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $326,645.00. 2025-0406 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:28
  105. 101 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 978332 (formerly 15-90311) CIP Program Management Services: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing CIP Program Management Services; inclusive of program development and management, project controls, hydraulic modeling, master plan scope development, project management, technical specification and standards quality control, risk management, community outreach, technical support, and PMIS implementation support. This request seeks to increase contract funds and scope of work to allow for the continuation of existing program management tasks. Awarded to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $2,777,352.00. 2025-0452 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 329:14
  106. 102 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1296598 On-Call Engineering Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing on call engineering services that primarily includes engineering studies, design, land surveying, construction administration, and related services for water and wastewater projects under the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Consent Decree (CD). This request is to increase contract scope of work and funds. Awarded to Freese and Nichols - Graham Joint Venture. Amount Not To Exceed $350,000.00. 2025-0454 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 329:59
  107. 103 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Rental Uniforms (University of Nebraska/OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Contract No. 001299): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let University of Nebraska/OMNIA Partners contract for the rental of uniforms to various Watershed facilities located throughout DeKalb County. Awarded to Cintas Corporation No. 2. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,950,000.00. 2025-0473 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 330:39
  108. 104 Watershed Management
  109. 105 Commission District(s): 4 and 7 Resolution and Order of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Authorizing Condemnation by Declaration of Taking Method Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 22-3-140 And 32-3-1, Et Seq. Of Certain Property Situated in Dekalb County, Georgia, For Public Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment and Wastewater Purposes 2025-0709 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 331:54
  110. 106 WorkSource DeKalb
  111. 107 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS Acceptance of Multiple Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grants - Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth for Program Year 2025 from the Technical College System of Georgia, not to exceed $3,032,529. 2025-0699 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 334:26
  112. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  113. 109 Airport
  114. 110 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 6, Article III, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, to Authorize Landing Fees for Transient Aircraft, and for Other Purposes. 2025-0525 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 337:42
  115. 111 Board of Commissioners
  116. 112 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Dependent Care Reimbursement Program Pilot 2025-0376 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 338:40
  117. 113 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  118. 114 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 339:41
  119. 115 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 342:58
  120. 116 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 343:39
  121. 117 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  122. 118 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 347:26
  123. 119 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 350:57
  124. 120 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 359:27
  125. 121 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 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 367:50
  126. 122 Commission District(s): All Amending previously adopted Agenda Item 2024-0797 with a new Resolution to create a SPLOST II Residents Review Committee to replace the Citizens Oversight Committee for SPLOST II. 2025-0538 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 370:08
  127. 123 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  128. 124 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution in Support of Adoption of the Specific Recommendations Outlined in the DeKalb County Racial Equity Study 2025-0521 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 371:08
  129. 124 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 Call the Question Pass
  130. 125 Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution for Superior Court Appropriation Measures 2025-0523 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 195:29
  131. 125 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 368:49
  132. 126 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  133. 127 Commission District(s): District 5 A Resolution of The Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County Establishing and Identifying the Roles and Responsibilities of an Independent CIP Monitor to Monitor Implementation of the County’s Capital Improvement Program A Resolution of The Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County Establishing and Identifying the Roles and Responsibilities of an Independent CIP Auditor to Monitor Implementation of the County’s Capital Improvement Program and Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to Fund an Independent CIP Auditor and Necessary Staff 2025-0240 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 372:05
  134. 128 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  135. 129 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 373:34
  136. 130 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 376:01
  137. 130 Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution for Superior Court Appropriation Measures 2025-0523 Amended Pass
  138. 131 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 380:19
  139. 132 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 16 Pertaining To Regulation Of Sound And For Other Purposes. 2025-0015 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 380:30
  140. 133 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Create an Electric Landscape Maintenance Device Rebate Program, to Encourage Switching from Gas-Powered Landscape Maintenance Devices, and for Other Lawful Purposes. 2025-0017 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 381:32
  141. 134 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 382:19
  142. 135 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 383:38
  143. 136 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  144. 137 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners - District 7 To Adopt a Resolution and Department New Hire Checklist Creating a Formal Onboarding Process for DeKalb County Departments. 2025-0600 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 384:32
  145. 138 Chief Executive Office
  146. 139 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Disbursement of $2,398,131 of opioid settlement funds to Claratel Behavioral Health ($1,343,742); DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office ($620,035) and DeKalb Public Health ($434,354) to assist County residents suffering from opioid use disorder, and to provide lifesaving equipment. 2025-0657 ▶ jump to 384:54
  147. 140 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  148. 141 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of March 18, 2025. 2025-0463 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 386:06
  149. 142 Community Development
  150. 143 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 386:47
  151. 144 Ethics Board
  152. 145 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 60 days Pass ▶ jump to 388:16
  153. 146 Police Services
  154. 146 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Disbursement of $2,398,131 of opioid settlement funds to Claratel Behavioral Health ($1,343,742); DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office ($620,035) and DeKalb Public Health ($434,354) to assist County residents suffering from opioid use disorder, and to provide lifesaving equipment. 2025-0657 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 385:41
  155. 147 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 389:07
  156. 148 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  157. 149 Commission District(s): ALL Stormwater Master Plan 2024-1284 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 390:50
  158. 150 Purchasing & Contracting
  159. 151 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  160. 152 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract Nos.: 1297340, 1297345 and 1297347 Vehicle Mounted GPS Devices: for use by Public Works - Fleet Management (Fleet), DeKalb County Code Compliance Administration (DKCCA) and the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of purchasing off the competitively let Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No. 020221-NWF to provide GPS vehicle routing, safety and work management application and tracking capabilities necessary for the efficient operation of the Fleet, DKCCA and DWM Departments. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 30, 2026. Awarded to Verizon Connect NWF, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $165,184.00. 2025-0496 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 391:08
  161. 153 Commission District(s): ALL RA - Ratification of Purchase Order No. 5028086 Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-T20120501-0013 (Emergency Purchase): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This request seeks to ratify a previously issued purchase order to purchase from the competitively let Statewide Contract No. 99999-SPD-T20120501-0013 for the annual purchase of infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, support, and end-of-life hardware replacement of Juniper EX switches and cables at various locations within the County for the term April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Awarded to Juniper Networks (US), Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $506,626.35. 2025-0540 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 393:16
  162. 154 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  163. 155 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to CPA No. 1329222 Water Meters and Parts (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the replacement and installation of water meters and parts. This request seeks to increase the scope of work to include installation of measuring chambers. Awarded to Kendall Supply, Inc. CONTRACT SCOPE INCREASE ONLY 2025-0349 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 393:30
  164. 156 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1223623 HDPE Pipe Liners (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe liners. This request seeks ratify a previously provided term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through April 30, 2026. Awarded to Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-0352 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 393:55
  165. 157 Commission District(s): ALL CO- Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1290916 Ready-Mix Concrete (Annual Contract With 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing ready-mix concrete for the construction and patching of sidewalks, curbs, headwalls, and driveways. This request is to increase the contract term through May 31, 2026. Awarded to F.M. Shelton, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-0375 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 394:19
  166. 158 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1284272 Road Construction Signs (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing various road construction signs and sign stands. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Korman Signs, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2025-0378 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 394:40
  167. 159 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos. 1279608, 1279618, 1279620, and 1280028 SCADA Controls and Instrumentation (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing management of SCADA software systems at various water and wastewater treatment plants within the County. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Microfusion Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; TESCO Controls, Inc.; Electric Machines Control, Inc.; and L.L. Blue Engineering, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $5,385,000.00. 2025-0387 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 395:02
  168. 160 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Orders to Contract Nos.: 1274788, 1282387, 1282389, 1282390, 1282391, 1282392, 1282394, 1282398, and 1282401 for Professional Engineering and Design Services for Public Works Stormwater Drainage Repair and Improvement Projects (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). These contracts consist of the provision of professional engineering and design services for localized drainage repair, stormwater improvement, dams, bridge repair, and other related civil engineering projects. This request seeks to increase the contract term for all nine (9) contracts to June 30, 2027, to increase the contract funds for four (4) of the contracts, and to add the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Awarded to: AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Lowe Engineers, LLC; Dewberry Engineers, Inc.; Arcadis US, Inc.; CERM-Volkert- Joint Venture.; Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC; International Design Services, Inc., dba IDS Global, Inc.; Prime Engineering, Inc.; and Wood Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,050,000.00. 2025-0430 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 397:12
  169. 161 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  170. 162 Commission District(s): All districts To authorize an increase of the fee/deposit schedule used to reserve RPCA’s facilities. 2025-0500 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 401:05
  171. 163 Watershed Management
  172. 164 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Easement Abandonment Agreement - 153 Hood Circle, Decatur, Georgia 30030 - Tax Parcel ID 15 213 04 133 2025-0466 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 402:08
  173. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  174. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  175. 167 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  176. 168 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.