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May 13, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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

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Agenda — 163 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL
  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 9:24
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 37:36
  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 68:13
  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): 3 & 7 Resolution, Order, and Declaration of Taking- Required Right of Way for “Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvements Project, Phase III (Columbia Drive to Covington Highway)”. Cost to the County: $400.00. Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:12
  12. 11 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 Traffic Calming Petition - Terry Mill Road between Glenwood Avenue and Fayetteville Road. Cost to the County is $39,580. 2025-0566 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:25
  13. 12 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Radcliffe Boulevard between Radcliffe Court and Lehigh Boulevard. Cost to the County is $29,810. 2025-0567 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 95:37
  14. E. APPEALS
  15. 14 NONE
  16. F. APPOINTMENTS
  17. 15 Chief Executive Office
  18. 16 Board of Commissioners
  19. 16 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To adopt a resolution designating the area located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 as an urban redevelopment area pursuant to the Urban Redevelopment Law. 2025-0654 Approved Fail ▶ jump to 125:00
  20. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Petrina Bloodworth to Post 4 of the Audit Oversight Committee. 2025-0340 ▶ jump to 95:51
  21. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To adopt a resolution designating the area located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 as an urban redevelopment area pursuant to the Urban Redevelopment Law. 2025-0654 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 125:36
  22. 18 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  23. 19 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 132:41
  24. 20 ITEMS FOR RECORDING IN THE MINUTES
  25. 21 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  26. 22 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the Appointment of Gwendolyn Weddington to the District 4 Community Council Board. 2025-0616 ▶ jump to 133:34
  27. 23 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  28. 23 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Petrina Bloodworth to Post 4 of the Audit Oversight Committee. 2025-0340 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 130:32
  29. 24 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Recording of the Appointment of Samuel “Parker” Short to the District 1 Community Council 2025-0217 ▶ jump to 133:37
  30. 25 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 133:44
  31. 26 Commission District(s): Super District 6 Recording of the Resignation of Robert Murphy from the District 3 Community Council Board and Record the Appointment of Amy Fields-Taylor to the District 3 Community Council Board 2025-0621 ▶ jump to 134:32
  32. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  33. 28 Airport
  34. 28 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the Appointment of Gwendolyn Weddington to the District 4 Community Council Board. 2025-0616 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 135:43
  35. 29 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Shop Space Lease Agreement with Mark Clowdus. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0442 Approved ▶ jump to 159:25
  36. 30 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Shop Space Lease Agreement with Mark Clowdus. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0499 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:35
  37. 30 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Recording of the Appointment of Samuel “Parker” Short to the District 1 Community Council 2025-0217 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:21
  38. 31 Commission District(s) 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Shop Space Lease Agreement with Scott Bennett. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0532 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:44
  39. 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 152:09
  40. 32 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Shop Space Lease Agreement with Vince Riggio. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0560 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:53
  41. 32 Commission District(s): Super District 6 Recording of the Resignation of Robert Murphy from the District 3 Community Council Board and Record the Appointment of Amy Fields-Taylor to the District 3 Community Council Board 2025-0621 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 153:00
  42. 33 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Jonathon Davis Jr. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0570 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:02
  43. 34 Board of Commissioners
  44. 35 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the May 6, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-0615 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:21
  45. 36 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  46. 37 Commission District(s): District 1 To Approve the Appropriations of $50,000 from District 1’s FY25 Reserve for Appropriations (00201. 579002.100.0000.0000) to The Mind of a Winner for the 2025 District 1 Fur Run and Labor Live Event 2025-0612 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:28
  47. 38 Commission District(s): District 1 To Approve the Appropriations of $50,000 from District 1’s FY25 Reserve for Appropriations (00201. 579002.100.0000.0000) to Habitat for Humanity for senior and veteran home repairs 2025-0614 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:37
  48. 39 Commission District(s): District 1 To Transfer the Appropriations of $20,000 from District 1’s FY25 Reserve for Appropriations (00201. 579002.100.0000.0000) to District 5’s General Fund (00205.100.523908.0000) for support of the 2025 DeKalb County Juneteeth Festival 2025-0686 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:44
  49. 40 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  50. 41 Commission District(s): District 2 To Transfer the Appropriations of $20,000 from District 2’s FY25 Reserve for Appropriations to District 5’s General Fund (00205.100.523908.0000) for support of the 2025 DeKalb County Juneteeth Festival. 2025-0714 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:55
  51. 42 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  52. 43 Commission District(s): All DeKalb County Employee/Retiree Appreciation Day 2025-0687 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:02
  53. 44 Commission District(s): District 3 To appropriate $20,000 from the District 3 reserve for appropriation fund to the District 5 general fund to support the 2025 Juneteenth festival. 2025-0688 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:08
  54. 45 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  55. 46 Commission District(s): Super District 6 To Approve a District 6 Allocation Not to Exceed $10,000 to The Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership (SAPHL) Support Building Trust in Public Health’s Fight to Prevent Disease Outbreaks with Vaccines and Other Tools 2025-0576 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:14
  56. 47 Commission District(s): District 6 To Allocate an Amount of $20,000 from the 2025 District 6 Reserve for Appropriation account to District 5 to Support the DeKalb County 2025 Junteenth Concert Event 2025-0674 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:23
  57. 48 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  58. 49 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners - District 7 An Item To Appropriate An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000 Of The ARP Interest Funds Reserved from District 7 to District 5’s General Fund (00205.100.523908.0000) for support of the 2025 DeKalb County Juneteeth Festival 2025-0680 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:31
  59. 50 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  60. 51 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of March 18, 2025. 2025-0463 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 164:02
  61. 52 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of April 1, 2025. 2025-0553 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:44
  62. 53 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of April 22, 2025 2025-0610 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:51
  63. 54 Finance - Risk Management
  64. 55 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Group Health & Wellness Benefits effective July 1, 2025 2025-0563 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:59
  65. 56 Juvenile Court
  66. 57 Commission District(s): All Districts Approval of FY 25 Technology Funding from the Council of Accountability Court (CACJ) for the FTC/INSPIRE Program 2025-0533 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 162:02
  67. 58 Commission District(s): All Districts Approval of FY 25 Technology Funding from the Council of Accountability Court for the Journey Mental Health Court Program 2025-0535 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 162:07
  68. 59 Commission District(s): All Districts Approval of FY 25 Technology Funding from the Council of Accountability Court for the Rebound Drug Court Program 2025-0536 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 162:13
  69. 60 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  70. 61 Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 7 To rename Ellenwood/River Road Park, located at 4100 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 (Parcel ID: 15 028 01 016), to Alice White Bussey Legacy Park. 2025-0595 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 163:32
  71. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  72. 63 Airport
  73. 64 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 165:28
  74. 65 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  75. 66 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 166:23
  76. 67 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  77. 68 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 168:39
  78. 69 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Supporting The Administration’s Decision To Take Action To Recover Land Traded To Blackhall Real Estate Phase II, LLC In Its 2021 Land Exchange With DeKalb County And For Other Purposes. 2025-0681 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 169:55
  79. 70 Chief Executive Office
  80. 71 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To adopt a resolution designating the area located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 as an urban redevelopment area pursuant to the Urban Redevelopment Law. 2025-0654 Deferred Fail ▶ jump to 102:34
  81. 72 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To adopt a resolution approving an urban redevelopment plan entitled “DeKalb County, Georgia Urban Redevelopment Plan - 4380 Memorial Drive” related to an urban redevelopment area located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032. 2025-0655 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 128:10
  82. 73 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 172:09
  83. 74 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with DeKalb County and City of Chamblee regarding variances for the expansion of the DeKalb County Animal Shelter. 2025-0670 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 172:40
  84. 75 Commission District(s): All To Certify the Estimated Roll-back Rate for 2025. 2025-0675 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 174:53
  85. 76 Finance - Risk Management
  86. 77 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution authorizing DeKalb County’s participation in ACCG-IRMA’s Supplemental Medical, Accident, and Disability Fund: First Responder PTSD Program 2025-0568 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:15
  87. 78 Fire & Rescue Services
  88. 79 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Affiliation Agreement for Clinical Training of Paramedic Trainees with DeKalb Medical Center, Inc. 2025-0561 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:36
  89. 80 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Accept Payment from Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. d/b/a American Medical Response (AMR) for Penalty Assessment Fees Years 2023 and 2024 Totaling $1,325,250.00 2025-0607 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 175:46
  90. 81 Commission District(s): Commission District 5 Access and Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Stonecrest and DeKalb County, related to SPLOST I Project Fire Station 14 2025-0677 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 176:31
  91. 82 Human Services
  92. 83 Commission District(s): All Transfer Funds in the amount of $850,000 from the General Fund to the Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund 2025-0546 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 177:05
  93. 84 Public Works - Transportation
  94. 85 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia- Parking Restriction on Circlewood Road 2025-0554 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 178:00
  95. 86 Purchasing & Contracting
  96. 87 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  97. 88 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000073 for Cooperative Agreement for Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services (The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta (AHA) Contract No. 2024-0016001): for use by the Department of Human Resources & Merit System (HRMS). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let AHA contract for pre-employment background investigation services. This request seeks ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract term to August 31, 2025. Awarded to HR TruCheck, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-0444 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 178:22
  98. 89 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1378111 Beverages: for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification and Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of providing beverages throughout the spring and summer seasons for County Division employees working primarily outside. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided thirty (30) day contract term increase, effective as of May 9, 2025. This request also seeks to increase contract funds and term through May 8, 2026 for the continuation of beverage supplies. Lastly, this request seeks to add contract usage for the DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA). Awarded to Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $71,000.00. 2025-0575 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 179:58
  99. 90 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  100. 91 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 180:13
  101. 92 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 182:24
  102. 93 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  103. 94 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101675 Red Dyed Diesel Fuel (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of providing red dyed diesel fuel for off-road equipment and vehicles to various county facilities. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: Petroleum Traders Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $480,000.00. 2025-0260 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 183:13
  104. 95 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 184:02
  105. 96 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 184:52
  106. 97 Commission District(s): 3 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1284293 Quarterly Barscreen and Annual Return Line Cleaning (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing quarterly cleaning of three (3) inclined multi rake bar screens and an annual cleaning of the plant return lines at the Snapfinger Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Metal and Materials Engineers LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2025-0354 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 185:00
  107. 98 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1284275 Sanitary Sewer Easement Cleaning (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of clearing vegetation along the County's sanitary sewer system easements. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Total Outdoor, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,000,000.00 2025-0355 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 185:33
  108. 99 Commission District(s): 1 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1294325 Ozone Generation Support (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing professional maintenance, repair and replacement services for ozone generation systems at Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant. This request seeks to increase the term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Telchine Research and Development, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-0356 ▶ jump to 186:01
  109. 100 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 187:04
  110. 101 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 187:06
  111. 102 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 187:26
  112. 103 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 189:30
  113. 103 Commission District(s): 1 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1294325 Ozone Generation Support (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing professional maintenance, repair and replacement services for ozone generation systems at Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant. This request seeks to increase the term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Telchine Research and Development, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-0356 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 189:02
  114. 104 Watershed Management
  115. 105 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Easement Abandonment Agreement - 153 Hood Circle, Decatur, Georgia 30030 - Tax Parcel ID 15 213 04 133 2025-0466 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 191:22
  116. 106 Commission District(s): 4 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with AERDNA, LLC with a contribution of $256,500.00. 2025-0493 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 192:11
  117. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  118. 108 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  119. 109 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 223:33
  120. 110 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 225:21
  121. 111 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  122. 111 Walk-on Items
  123. 112 Commission District(s): District 2 Ordinance to establish a cat, dog, and domestic rabbit litter registry and limit certain production and transfer of such animals. 2024-0190 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 226:48
  124. 113 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 237:23
  125. 113 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. Michael Lopata to Post 1 of the Audit Oversight Committee 2025-0756 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 193:34
  126. 114 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 238:35
  127. 115 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 238:39
  128. 115 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3 & 6 Expansion of the Metro South Community Improvement District (CID) 2025-0758 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 201:26
  129. 116 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 239:51
  130. 117 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Make a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025 to Add Three Additional Roles to the Board of Commissioners; Legal Counsel, Financial Consultant, and Communications Director. 2025-0197 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 241:43
  131. 118 Commission District(s): All A Resolution of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Expressing Continuing Support for DeKalb County’s Immigrant Communities, Recognizing the Positive Economic and Cultural Impacts of DeKalb County’s Immigrant Communities and Welcoming Additional Immigrants to DeKalb County and Its Thriving Immigrant Communities 2025-0485 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 242:54
  132. 119 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 244:10
  133. 120 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  134. 121 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 244:28
  135. 122 Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution for Superior Court Appropriation Measures 2025-0523 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 245:47
  136. 123 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  137. 124 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 245:49
  138. 125 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  139. 126 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 245:53
  140. 127 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 245:57
  141. 128 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 246:05
  142. 129 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 246:13
  143. 129 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN 2025B) for 2025, due September 1, 2025 in the aggregate principal amount of $98,700,000 to xxx Bank, for the purpose of obtaining a temporary loan to pay current capital expenses during the 2025 calendar year. 2025-0770 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 223:01
  144. 130 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 246:17
  145. 131 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish a Community Advisory Board for the DeKalb County Police Department. 2025-0390 ▶ jump to 246:21
  146. 131 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN 2025A) for 2025, due December 16, 2025 in the aggregate principal amount of $114,480,000, to xxx Bank, for the purpose of obtaining a temporary loan to pay current expenses during the 2025 calendar year. 2025-0774 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 217:26
  147. 132 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  148. 133 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 ▶ jump to 246:27
  149. 134 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  150. 135 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of March 6, 2025. 2025-0401 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 248:28
  151. 136 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  152. 137 Commission District(s): ALL Stormwater Master Plan 2024-1284 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 248:56
  153. 138 Purchasing & Contracting
  154. 139 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  155. 140 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1193275 Development of Cost Allocation Plans for DeKalb County (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Office of Management & Budget (OMB). This contract consists of providing professional services for overhead and administrative cost studies for all County programs. This request seeks to ratify previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase contract funds and contract term through March 31, 2026. Awarded to MGT of America, Inc. dba MGT Consulting Group. Amount Not To Exceed: $117,000.00. 2025-0225 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 249:28
  156. 141 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  157. 142 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 250:02
  158. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  159. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  160. 145 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  161. 146 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.
  162. 156 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish a Community Advisory Board for the DeKalb County Police Department. 2025-0390 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 246:50
  163. 158 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 247:52