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April 22, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 0:36
  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 7:26
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 54:00
  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
  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 Pass ▶ jump to 120:19
  12. 11 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 12 Planning and Sustainability
  14. 13 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 07 Application of Dr. Anterro Graham c/o Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc. to rezone property from O-I (Office-Institution) zoning district to C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district to allow a landscape business and related uses, at 3089 Snapfinger Road. 2024-1111 Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 122:01
  15. E. APPEALS
  16. 15 NONE
  17. F. APPOINTMENTS
  18. 17 Board of Commissioners
  19. 18 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Petrina Bloodworth to Post 4 of the Audit Oversight Committee. 2025-0340 ▶ jump to 122:17
  20. 19 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  21. 20 Commission District(s): District 7 Recording the appointment of Bodae Vogt to Post 13 of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board. 2025-0582 ▶ jump to 122:36
  22. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Petrina Bloodworth to Post 4 of the Audit Oversight Committee. 2025-0340 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 125:12
  23. 21 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  24. 22 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 128:54
  25. 22 Commission District(s): District 7 Recording the appointment of Bodae Vogt to Post 13 of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board. 2025-0582 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 127:24
  26. 23 ITEMS FOR RECORDING IN THE MINUTES
  27. 24 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  28. 25 Commission District(s): District 4 ​​Record the re-appointment of LaSonya Osler to Post 4 of the DeKalb County Planning Commission. 2025-0509 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 129:39
  29. 26 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  30. 27 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item To Record the appointment of Staralee Morris to the Initiative For A Green DeKalb Council, District 5 Post 2025-0519 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 130:36
  31. 28 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  32. 29 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 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 131:31
  33. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  34. 31 Airport
  35. 32 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Termination of Standardized Office Lease Agreement with AV8, Inc. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0428 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:39
  36. 32 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 Taken off table Pass ▶ jump to 194:13
  37. 33 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized Office Space Agreement with Premier Pilots Management, LLC. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0429 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:54
  38. 33 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 194:31
  39. 34 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with T. Gordy Germany. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0433 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:03
  40. 35 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Michael Martin. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0437 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:12
  41. 36 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized Office Space Agreement with Spencer Clark. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0510 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 133:05
  42. 37 Board of Commissioners
  43. 38 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-0549 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 133:16
  44. 39 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  45. 40 Commission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000 of the ARP Interest Funds Reserved for District 7 to contribute towards Climate Justice programming hosted by District 6. 2025-0584 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 133:27
  46. 41 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO ▶ jump to 133:39
  47. 42 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of March 25, 2025 2025-0469 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 133:40
  48. 43 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of March 27, 2025 2025-0515 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 133:51
  49. 44 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of April 3, 2025 2025-0516 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:45
  50. 45 Medical Examiner
  51. 46 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), through the Georgia Department of Public Health (GA-DPH) for the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office (DCMEO) 2025-0520 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:57
  52. 47 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Grant Funds ($54,692) from the Centers for Disease Control Foundation for the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office 2025-0531 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:00
  53. 48 Public Works - Sanitation
  54. 49 Commission District(s): All Districts Sanitation Division Termination of Weekly Residential Collection Service portion of The City of Doraville’s Intergovernmental Solid Waste Agreement 2025-0081 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 135:26
  55. 50 Public Works - Transportation
  56. 51 Commission District(s): 4 and 7 Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for a New Traffic Signal on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road at Shadow Rock Drive. Amount Not To Exceed: $4,000.00 2025-0512 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 136:13
  57. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  58. 53 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  59. 54 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 137:52
  60. 55 Chief Executive Office
  61. 56 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution to Establish a Public Safety Task Force 2025-0581 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 138:37
  62. 57 Human Services
  63. 58 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission in the Amount of $195,786.38 for Transportation - at a cost to the County of $48,946.60. 2025-0434 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 139:43
  64. 59 Police Services
  65. 60 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 141:42
  66. 61 Public Works - Transportation
  67. 62 Commission District(s): 4 and 6 CSX Railroad Preliminary Engineering Services for North Clarendon Avenue at East Ponce de Leon Avenue Traffic Signal Replacement. Amount Not To Exceed: $51,149.00 2025-0495 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 142:30
  68. 63 Purchasing & Contracting
  69. 64 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  70. 65 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2000105 Technology Product Solutions and Related Services (Cobb County / Omnia Contract No. 23-6692-01): for use by Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of purchasing through the competitively let Cobb County / Omnia contract for the purchase of dashcam equipment, related accessories, licensing, and installation for emergency vehicles. This request seeks to increase the contract funds to equip additional fleet with accessories as needed. Awarded to: Carahsoft Technology Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $60,000.00. 2025-0398 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 144:33
  71. 66 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  72. 67 Commission District(s): ALL RA - Ratification of Purchase Order No. 5027551 General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Contract No. 47QSWA18D008F (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 GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract No. 47QSWA18D008F for the annual maintenance and support of the County’s InfoBlox network equipment for the term April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corporation, c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $212,857.79. 2025-0175 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 144:46
  73. 68 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1272818 On Call Architect and Engineering and Design Services for Facilities Management (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM) and Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of providing on call architect and engineering services for a variety of planning, design, and construction projects for the County. This request is to increase contract funds for permit review fees for Fire Stations 5, 16, and 27. Awarded to Pond & Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $10,115.10. 2025-0316 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 145:41
  74. 69 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1382632 Vote-By-Mail Packages (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voters Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of the purchase of Vote-By-Mail Packages printed by a designated certified manufacturer and finisher of ImageCast ballots for the 2025 election cycles. This request seeks to increase contract funds and contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Fort Orange Press. Amount Not To Exceed: $90,000.00. 2025-0330 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:25
  75. 70 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1380453 Voting Election Supplies & Materials (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voters Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of the purchase of voting election supplies and materials for the 2025 election cycles. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to A. Rifkin Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2025-0338 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:51
  76. 71 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 the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This request seeks to purchase two (2) NPR Gas HD medium duty trucks with landscape boxes and ramps from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000155-0001. These trucks will assist in transporting lawn mowers and lawn equipment to each of the County’s parks for ground maintenance. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc., dba Rush Truck Center, Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $225,746.00. 2025-0443 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 148:39
  77. 72 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  78. 73 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1286042 Herbicide & Growth Regulator Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification. This contract consists of providing herbicide application services on County roads, right of ways, and other various locations every six (6) weeks. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided thirty (30) day contract term increase effective as of April 1, 2025. This request also seeks to increase the contract term to July 31, 2025, and increase funds. Awarded to American Eagle, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $67,581.60. 2025-0470 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:44
  79. 74 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  80. 75 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 150:13
  81. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  82. 77 Board of Commissioners
  83. 78 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Deferred 60 days Pass ▶ jump to 163:59
  84. 79 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Dependent Care Reimbursement Program Pilot 2025-0376 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 165:23
  85. 80 Commission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget to Reappropriate Unspent Balances from the FY2024 Annual Budget . 2025-0524 ▶ jump to 165:50
  86. 80 Walk-ons
  87. 81 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  88. 82 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 167:15
  89. 83 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 168:40
  90. 84 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 170:06
  91. 85 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 171:09
  92. 86 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  93. 87 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 172:39
  94. 88 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 193:00
  95. 89 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  96. 90 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 Pass ▶ jump to 197:22
  97. 91 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  98. 92 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 199:54
  99. 93 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  100. 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts “A Resolution to Adopt the DeKalb County 100% Clean Energy and Transportation Transition Plan and Requesting the DeKalb County Administration Execute the Plan” 2025-0447 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 202:35
  101. 95 Commission District(s): All A Resolution to Approve the Continuation of the Governing Authority of DeKalb County to Intervene in Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), as a Member of the "Local Government Coalition." 2025-0483 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 203:19
  102. 96 Chief Executive Office
  103. 97 Commission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget and Appropriate Capital Funding for Various Items. 2025-0526 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 222:20
  104. 98 Commission District(s): All Districts A resolution authorizing the sale and issuance by the County of its Tax Anticipation Note - 2025B due September 1, 2025, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $98,700,000 (20258 TAN) for the purposes of paying current capital expenses to be incurred by the County's Watershed Department in until issuance and sale of water and sewerage revenue bonds in 2025. The County plans to repay the 2025B TAN with a portion of the proceeds of water and sewerage revenue bonds expected to be issued by the County prior to September 2025. PFM Financial Advisors LLC, the County's Municipal Advisor, will assist the County in preparing the Request for Bids and conducting a competitive process. 2025-0527 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 224:19
  105. 99 Commission District(s): All Districts A resolution authorizing the preparation and distribution of a request for proposals (Request for Proposals) for the solicitation of competitive bids from financial institutions for the purchase of the County's Tax Anticipation Note - 2025A, due December 16, 2025, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $114,480,000 (2025A TAN) for the purposes of obtaining a temporary loan to pay current expenses during the 2025 calendar year. PFM Financial Advisors LLC, the County's Municipal Advisor, will assist the County in preparing the Request for Bids and conducting a competitive process. 2025-0529 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:31
  106. 100 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  107. 101 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of March 6, 2025. 2025-0401 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 226:17
  108. 102 Community Development
  109. 103 Commission District(s): All 2025 Youth Set Aside Fund for the Summer Youth Voucher Program 2025-0360 ▶ jump to 226:27
  110. 104 Commission District(s): 1 and 7 Contract with the City of Tucker - ADA Improvements at Fitzgerald Park 2025-0396 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 227:33
  111. 105 Commission District(s): District 4 & 7 City of Stone Mountain VFW Park Improvement Project 2025-0421 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 227:53
  112. 106 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 City of Stonecrest Sidewalk Construction Project 2025-0427 ▶ jump to 228:00
  113. 106 Commission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget to Reappropriate Unspent Balances from the FY2024 Annual Budget . 2025-0524 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 221:15
  114. 107 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
  115. 108 Public Works - Transportation
  116. 109 Commission District(s): 5 and 7 CSX Railroad Construction Phase Services for Redan Road at South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road Traffic Signal 2025-0368 ▶ jump to 228:43
  117. 110 Purchasing & Contracting
  118. 111 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  119. 112 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 ▶ jump to 229:52
  120. 113 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  121. 114 Commission District(s): ALL SS - Microsoft Unified Support Services (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of the three (3) year purchase of Microsoft support services that helps reduce costs and enhance productivity throughout the IT lifecycle. This request seeks to provide a comprehensive support solution that will help minimize significant downtime in the event problems should occur that impacts the Microsoft environment within the County. Awarded to Microsoft Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $3,716,493.00. 2025-0350 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 233:38
  122. 115 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  123. 116 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1277636 for Poured In Place (PIP) Installation Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew) for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of Poured In Place (PIP) installation and repair services for playgrounds throughout the DeKalb County Park System. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase contract funds and contract term through August 31, 2025. Awarded to: Playworx Playsets LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $35,000.00. 2025-0223 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 233:53
  124. 116 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 City of Stonecrest Sidewalk Construction Project 2025-0427 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 262:41
  125. 117 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos: 1359729 and 1367273, Demolition of Residential and Commercial Buildings (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options To Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of providing demolition services for County-owned facilities. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through March 31, 2026, and approval to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to: Southern Demolition LLC, and Complete Demolition Services LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $500,000.00. 2025-0252 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 234:32
  126. 117 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 229:16
  127. 118 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1294379 for In-Home Services for Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Their Caregivers: for use by the Department of Human Services (HS). This contract consists of the provision of In-Home Services (homemaker, personal care, and in-home respite) for Non-Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to older adults and persons with disabilities who reside in DeKalb County. Awarded to Rem-Kiks Health Care Services, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $465,000.00. 2025-0255 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 235:25
  128. 119 Commission District(s): 3 CO -Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1130987 Maintenance of Sugar Creek Golf Course (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of maintaining the golf course grounds and facilities. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through March 31, 2026. Awarded to Cypress Golf Management, LLC dba Cypress Golf Course Services. Amount Not To Exceed: $780,000. 2025-0302 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 235:46
  129. 119 Commission District(s): 5 and 7 CSX Railroad Construction Phase Services for Redan Road at South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road Traffic Signal 2025-0368 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 230:12
  130. 120 Commission District(s): ALL CO- Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1323040 Comprehensive Trail - Greenway Master Plan (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of providing professional planning services, to include the creation of a comprehensive master plan that will incorporate expansion and creation of future greenways within the County’s existing network of over 33 miles of greenways. This request seeks to extend the contract term through August 31, 2025. Awarded to: Toole Design Group, LLC. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2025-0318
  131. 121 Commission District(s): 3,4 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1338172 Turf or Natural Sports Fields, Courts, and Tracks Goods and Services (The Interlocal Purchasing System/Texas Region 8 Education Service Center (TIPS/Region 8 ESC)): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to be utilized by all County Departments. This contract consists of purchasing off the competitively-let TIPS Contract No. 23020102 to purchase synthetic or natural sports fields, courts, or tracks and construction services. This request seeks to extend the contract term through April 30, 2026. Awarded to Deluxe Athletics LLC. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2025-0332 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 239:50
  132. 122 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  133. 122 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 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 232:29
  134. 123 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1266150 and 1267238 Laboratory Services for Water & Wastewater Analysis (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of the analysis of DeKalb County's water and wastewater samples. This request seeks to reallocate all remaining existing funds from Contract No. 1267238 to Contract No. 1266150. This request also seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. Lastly, this request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025 for Contract No. 1266150. Awarded to Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. and TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. 2025-0137 ▶ jump to 240:04
  135. 124 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract Nos.: 1274332, 1275648 and 1275653 Hot Asphaltic Mix Concrete (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). These contracts consist of purchasing the asphaltic material needed to complete multiple asphalt repair and maintenance projects. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase and Purchase Order No. 5027604. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Pittman Construction Company; J.T. Asphalt, LLC; and Metro Materials, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $800,000.00 2025-0304 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 243:20
  136. 125 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1266115 for Crane & Hoist Inspection and Repair Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing crane maintenance work including service, repair, and preventative maintenance. This request seeks to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 5025400 and a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Crane Safety Associates of America, Inc. 2025-0312 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 243:43
  137. 126 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101649 Consent Decree: Find and Fix Assessment and Rehabilitation (CD: FFAR) [Multiyear Contract] for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of providing primarily: sanitary sewer assessments using closed circuit television (CCTV) and totally integrated sonar and camera inspection technique (TISCIT) and rehabilitation of 24-inch pipes. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: SAK Construction, Inc. and Vortex Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $75,826,623.00. 2025-0313 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 243:00
  138. 127 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1122508 Landfill Professional Engineering and Surveying Services (Annual Contract with 3 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of providing engineering and surveying services related to municipal solid waste landfills, including services related to construction, operating, permitting and compliance at the County’s solid waste management facilities. This request seeks to increase the contract funds for continued landfill professional engineering and surveying services. Awarded to Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Inc. dba SCS Engineers. Amount Not To Exceed: $187,600.00. 2025-0329 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 255:42
  139. 128 Commission District(s): All CA - Information Technology Category (General Service Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract No. 47QTCA19D00CF) [Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let GSA MAS Contract for an advanced project management information system (PMIS) for a five (5) year term. Awarded to Kahua, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $2,015,000. 2025-0341 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 256:43
  140. 129 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to CPA No. 1324317 Rental of Various Heavy Equipment (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM), Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D), and Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of the rental of various heavy equipment to support ongoing operations and emergency response efforts. This request seeks to increase contract funds. Awarded to Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $900,000.00. 2025-0353 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 257:11
  141. 129 Commission District(s): 3 CO -Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1130987 Maintenance of Sugar Creek Golf Course (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of maintaining the golf course grounds and facilities. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through March 31, 2026. Awarded to Cypress Golf Management, LLC dba Cypress Golf Course Services. Amount Not To Exceed: $780,000. 2025-0302 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 237:37
  142. 130 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1297573 Debris Collection Services (Emergency Purchase): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of weekly debris collection routes at the North Collection Lot, to be transported to and disposed of at the North Transfer Station. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase contract funds and contract term through April 30, 2025. Awarded to Russell Landscape, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $487,500.00. 2025-0400 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 258:51
  143. 130 Commission District(s): ALL CO- Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1323040 Comprehensive Trail - Greenway Master Plan (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of providing professional planning services, to include the creation of a comprehensive master plan that will incorporate expansion and creation of future greenways within the County’s existing network of over 33 miles of greenways. This request seeks to extend the contract term through August 31, 2025. Awarded to: Toole Design Group, LLC. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2025-0318 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 237:56
  144. 131 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101637 Copper Tubing & Fittings (Three (3) Multi-Year Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the purchase of copper tubing and fittings. Recommend award to lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: Delta Municipal Supply Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $5,357,149.00. 2025-0407 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 259:50
  145. 132 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  146. 133 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 To authorize accepting funds from Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGLC) for a temporary easement at 7001 Johan Road in DeKalb County at Kinnett Park. 2025-0374 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 260:44
  147. 133 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1266150 and 1267238 Laboratory Services for Water & Wastewater Analysis (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of the analysis of DeKalb County's water and wastewater samples. This request seeks to reallocate all remaining existing funds from Contract No. 1267238 to Contract No. 1266150. This request also seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. Lastly, this request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025 for Contract No. 1266150. Awarded to Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. and TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. 2025-0137 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 243:08
  148. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  149. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  150. 136 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  151. 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.
  152. 137 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101649 Consent Decree: Find and Fix Assessment and Rehabilitation (CD: FFAR) [Multiyear Contract] for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of providing primarily: sanitary sewer assessments using closed circuit television (CCTV) and totally integrated sonar and camera inspection technique (TISCIT) and rehabilitation of 24-inch pipes. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: SAK Construction, Inc. and Vortex Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $75,826,623.00. 2025-0313 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 255:19