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March 11, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 0:05
  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 9:13
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 41:13
  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 NONE
  11. E. APPEALS
  12. 11 NONE
  13. F. APPOINTMENTS
  14. 13 Board of Commissioners
  15. 14 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Petrina Bloodworth to Post 4 of the Audit Oversight Committee. 2025-0340 ▶ jump to 61:46
  16. 15 ITEMS FOR RECORDING IN THE MINUTES
  17. 16 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  18. 17 Commission District(s): Commissioner District 3 Record the replacement of Tommy Travis as a member of the District 3 Community Council Board and record the appointment of Muhammad Jihad to the District 3 Community Council Board. 2025-0363 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 65:36
  19. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Ms. Petrina Bloodworth to Post 4 of the Audit Oversight Committee. 2025-0340 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 68:12
  20. 18 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  21. 19 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the reappointment of Andrea Hart-Vann to the District 4 Community Council Board. 2025-0333 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 65:50
  22. 20 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the reappointment of Victoria Webb to the District 4 Community Council Board. 2025-0334 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 66:08
  23. 21 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the reappointment of Wendell Love to the District 4 Community Council Board 2025-0335 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 66:36
  24. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  25. 23 Airport
  26. 24 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized Office Space Agreement with Skybound Aviation, LLC. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0213 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:31
  27. 25 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized Office Space Agreement with Skybound Aviation, LLC. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0222 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:39
  28. 26 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Ben Bierbaum. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0270 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:47
  29. 27 Board of Commissioners
  30. 28 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the March 6, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-0339 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:57
  31. 29 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  32. 30 Commission District(s): District 1 To approve the appropriations of an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the renewal of a Contract Agreement for TobinInk for an additional year 2025-0342 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 69:04
  33. 31 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  34. 32 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of February 4, 2025. 2025-0265 ▶ jump to 69:18
  35. 33 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of February 25, 2025 2025-0317 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 69:29
  36. 34 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  37. 35 Commission District(s): 3 and 6 Authorizing Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) a permanent easement on DeKalb County Property Parcel 15 051 01 002. 2025-0284 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 70:55
  38. 35 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of February 4, 2025. 2025-0265 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 71:28
  39. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  40. 37 Board of Commissioners
  41. 38 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Amend Item 2024-1474 as Previously Adopted on November 12, 2024, Adopting the Board of Commissioners’ 2025 Regular Business and Committee of the Whole Calendar. 2025-0343 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 73:07
  42. 39 Public Safety
  43. 40 Commission District(s): All Districts Amendment to Code Section 16-43 2025-0362 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 76:06
  44. 41 Purchasing & Contracting
  45. 42 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  46. 43 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000048 Uniformed Security Guard Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS) to be utilized by all County Departments. This contract consists of providing Armed and/or Unarmed Security Guard Services at various County facilities. This request seeks consent to assign the contract and all remaining contract funds and term with Pinnacle Security Inc. dba Paradigm Security Services to Universal Protection Service, LLC dba Allied Universal. There will be no change in existing contract terms or conditions. 2025-0145 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 77:55
  47. 44 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  48. 45 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1309894 On-Demand Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services at DeKalb Peachtree Airport (multi-year): for use by the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport. This contract consists of providing on-demand architectural and engineering services for the PDK Airport. This request seeks to amend the contractor’s schedule of fees, as originally executed in the contract’s scope of work to reflect the renegotiated fees for the year 2025. Awarded to Michael Baker International, Inc. 2025-0041 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:03
  49. 46 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000219-0008 Networking Equipment and Related Services: for use by Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Networking Equipment and Related Services Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000219-0008 for the annual maintenance and support of the County’s Juniper network equipment. Awarded to Juniper Networks (US), Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $510,833.00. 2025-0167 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:46
  50. 47 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1274583 for Voting Equipment (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Voter Registration & Elections (VRE). Consists of the purchase of electronic voting software and hardware products. This request seeks approval to ratify a previously provided sixty (60) day contract term increase, effective January 1, 2025. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: Dominion Voting Systems Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2025-0172 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 79:20
  51. 48 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-NVPUT3229-0001 Data Communication Products & Services: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-SPD-NVPUT3229-0001 for the annual maintenance and support of the County’s Palo Alto network equipment. Awarded to Palo Alto Networks, Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $705,000.00. 2025-0180 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 81:19
  52. 49 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1279477 Software and Ancillary Services (SWC 99999-SPDSPD0000060- 0006): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of the annual purchase of Microsoft (MS) Azure SCE service credits to operate the County’s business systems and data storage. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided forty (40) day contract term increase, effective as of February 22, 2025. This request also seeks a contract funds and term increase through April 30, 2026. Awarded to Dell Marketing, LP. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,001,600.00. 2025-0231 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 82:52
  53. 50 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  54. 51 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1322551 Horse Manure Removal for Little Creek Horse Farm to Seminole Landfill (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of hauling horse manure from Little Creek Horse Farm to Seminole Landfill. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through February 28, 2026. This request also seeks to ratify a previously provided thirty (30) day contract term increase, effective March 1, 2025. Awarded to: Complete Facility Services, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $49,946.00. 2025-0183 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 84:11
  55. 52 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  56. 53 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1214031 Granite Rubble Stone (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Watershed Management (DWM), Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA), and Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of the purchase of granite rubble stone used to address erosion control issues. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through March 31, 2026. Awarded to Bedrock Granite Co., Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2025-0038 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:20
  57. 54 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000121 Fleet Management Technologies with Related Software Solutions (Sourcewell Contract No. 020221-RUB): for use by Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of providing new route management software for both service planning and execution with capabilities for static, dynamic and real-time routing assignments, scheduling and dispatching for the Sanitation division. This request seeks to increase the contract term through March 26, 2026. This request also seeks a Consent to Assignment to transfer the existing contract’s remaining funds and contract term from Rubicon Global, LLC to Wastech Corporation. 2025-0153 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:54
  58. 55 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1328331 DeKalb County’s GDOT Gateways Landscaping Design, Installation, Enhancement, and Maintenance (Muti-Year): for use by Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification. This contract consists of providing landscaping design, installation, enhancement, maintenance, and litter/debris removal services at various locations within the County. This request seeks to increase funds for the continuous maintenance services of the permanent perennial cover for the wildflower plantings project. Awarded to Russell Landscape, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $216,000.00. 2025-0192 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:35
  59. 56 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1296180: Ferric Chloride, Liquid Oxygen, & Various Chemicals (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of purchasing sodium hydroxide to treat wastewater and clean water for DeKalb County residents. This request seeks to increase the contract funds. Awarded to Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,300,000.00. 2025-0224 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:16
  60. 57 Commission District(s): All REN- Contract Nos. 1333003, 1333006 and 1333013 Professional Inspection Services for Public Works (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D) and Sanitation. This contract consists of providing inspection of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in the County. This request is to exercise the 2nd renewal option through May 31, 2026. Awarded to Atlas Technical, LLC; International Design Services, Inc., d/b/a IDS Global; and Terminus Land Surveying & Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,505,000.00. 2025-0230 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 87:56
  61. 58 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  62. 59 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. Grant Award Zonolite Park 2025-0281 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 88:35
  63. 60 Commission District(s): 5 and 7 Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. Grant Award Biffle Park 2025-0282 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 89:15
  64. 61 Commission District(s): 3 and 6 To authorize accepting funds from Ruby Collins Inc. for the right on entry onto DeKalb County property. 2025-0305 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 89:53
  65. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  66. 63 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  67. 64 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Condemning the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raids Conducted on January 26, 2025, and Affirming DeKalb County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and the Safety of all Residents. 2025-0204 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 97:04
  68. 65 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  69. 65 Walk-On Items
  70. 66 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 98:08
  71. 67 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  72. 67 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners - District 7 An Item To Allocate An Amount Not To Exceed $3,455.00 Of The ARP Interest Funds Reserved For District 7 For Senior Olympic Participants From DeKalb for Seniors at Lou Walker Senior Center. 2025-0381 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 91:55
  73. 68 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of January 14, 2025 2025-0082 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:22
  74. 69 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of January 28, 2025 2025-0170 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:48
  75. 69 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item To Allocate An Amount Not To Exceed $2,800 of the ARP Interest Funds Reserved for District 5 Appropriations for Sponsorship for Seniors at Lou Walker Senior Center to Participate in the National Senior Olympic Games 2025-0383 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 93:44
  76. 70 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of February 11, 2025 2025-0232 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:25
  77. 71 Purchasing & Contracting
  78. 71 Commission District(s): All Districts Support for Rapid Housing from A Home For Everyone In DeKalb at a cost to the county of $30,000. 2025-0089 Deferred to the next meeting Pass
  79. 72 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  80. 73 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1374826 for Irrigation, Maintenance, and Repair Services (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 providing irrigation, installation, and repair services for parks in DeKalb County. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided sixty (60) day contract term increase effective January 1, 2025. This request also seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through November 30, 2025. Awarded to: Atlanta Irrigation Services, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $68,900.00. 2025-0085 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 100:30
  81. 74 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Sourcewell Contract Number: GA-A01-040820-KBR, Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract - General Construction (Northern Georgia): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Consists of construction contract services. This request seeks to purchase through the competitively let Sourcewell Contract for roof replacement at Hamilton Mill Recreation Center. Awarded to: Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $929,680.65. 2025-0086 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 100:38
  82. 75 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Renewal No. 2 for Contract No. 1318919, EZGO Golf Cart Repair (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of golf cart repair and maintenance. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided sixty (60) day contract term increase effective February 1, 2025. This request also seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through January 31, 2026. Awarded to: Fat Boys Golf Carts, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00. 2025-0088 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 101:40
  83. 76 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1289411 Restroom and Shower Facility Solutions (Sourcewell Contract No. 081721-RMT): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of the purchase, installation, and all things necessary for the purchase and installation of public restrooms and other structures. This request seeks additional funding due to unforeseen delays in construction scheduling resulting in material and labor price escalation. Awarded to: Romtec, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $257,220.03. 2025-0136 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 102:13
  84. 77 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposal No. RFP No. 24-500671 Zoning Ordinance & Sign Ordinance Project: for use by the Department of Planning & Sustainability (P&S). Consists of providing consulting services for updates to the zoning ordinance and the sign ordinance. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer who is responsive and responsible: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $680,000.00. 2025-0143 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 104:52
  85. 78 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  86. 79 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1366762 Right Turn Lane on Briarlake Road at Briarcliff Road (180 days): for use by Public Works-Transportation. This contract consists of the construction of a right turn lane at the Briarlake Road intersection with Briarcliff Road, including related curb, ramps, and sidewalk. This request seeks approval to ratify previously provided sixty (60) day contract term increase, effective January 1, 2025. This request also seeks approval to increase the contract funds and contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: SD&C, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $55,250.86. 2024-1420 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:17
  87. 80 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101674 Engine and Generator Maintenance and Repair (Annual Contract with Two (2) Options to Renew): for use by Departments of Watershed Management (DWM) and Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of maintenance and repair of engines and generators. Recommend award to the sole bidders who are responsive and responsible: Power and Energy Services and Generator Maintenance of Georgia, dba Sage Properties, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,925,000.00. 2025-0001 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:33
  88. 81 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101671 Electrical Switchgear Inspection and Repair (Annual Contract with Two (2) Options to Renew) for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of providing inspection and repair of switchgear equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: TRC Engineers, Inc. and Brown Electrical Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,250,000.00. 2025-0003 Approved ▶ jump to 106:41
  89. 82 Commission District(s): All RA - Ratification of Purchase Order No. 5017519 for Tree Removal Services (Emergency Purchase): for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). This request seeks to ratify an issued purchase order for the emergency purchase of tree removal services to clear blocked roads and ensuring emergency access during the state of emergency caused by Hurricane Helene. Awarded to ArborServ Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $225,150.00. 2025-0008 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 107:11
  90. 83 Commission District(s): All SS - UtiliSphere Software (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing a three-year UtiliSphere software subscription for optimizing field workforce operations, managing underground assets, and ensuring compliance with the GA811 System. This request seeks to establish a three-year agreement with Irth Solutions, Inc. and to ratify Purchase Order No. 1377624 for the subscription fee from March 2024 to February 2025. Awarded to Irth Solutions, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $199,018.68. 2025-0040 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 107:41
  91. 84 Commission District(s): All SS - Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Parts and Services (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley hardware and services. This request seeks to establish a three-year agreement with McNaughton-McKay Electric Company to assist in maintaining the functionality and ensure the continued operation of critical machinery at the Scott Candler, Snapfinger, and Pole Bridge plants in DeKalb County, GA. The parts and services support vital systems such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other equipment, which are essential for controlling and maintaining machinery functionality in water treatment processes. Awarded to McNaughton-McKay Electric Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,100,000.00. 2025-0064 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:22
  92. 85 Commission District(s): ALL RA - Ratification of Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1350952, DeKalb Industrial Way at Milscott Drive Traffic Signal (270 days): for use by Public Works - Transportation (PW-T). This contract consists of the installation of a traffic signal on DeKalb Industrial Way at Milscott Drive. This request seeks to ratify an issued Purchase Order for work that had to be completed in the field for the traffic signal project, while in-progress. Awarded to: Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates. Amount Not To Exceed: $24,000.25. 2025-0067 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:15
  93. 86 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1275646 for Manhole Castings and Accessories (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for the use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of the purchase of manhole castings and accessories. This request seeks to increase contract funds for use by R&D. Awarded to Ferguson Waterworks. Amount Not To Exceed: $20,000.00. 2025-0138 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:52
  94. 87 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101670 - Fence & Gate Repair (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management, Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D) and Sanitation. Consists of the repair and installation of fences and gates throughout the County. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Executive Realty Solutions, Inc. and Wainwright Construction Inc. dba Wayne Construction. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,294,400.00 2025-0140 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:17
  95. 88 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Vacuum Truck Services (Cobb County Contract No. 24-6825): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Cobb County contract for the removal and final disposal of materials, such as sand, silt, and/or sewage sludge utilizing vacuum truck services for treatment plants. Awarded to Allsouth Environmental Services, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2025-0144 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:51
  96. 89 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101687 Sanitary Sewer Chemical Root Control (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract) for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of treating portions of the County’s gravity sewer system with a chemical root control herbicide. Recommend award to the sole responsive and responsible bidder: Duke’s Root Control, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $19,685,670.00. 2025-0146 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 111:18
  97. 90 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101686 Roadway Bulk De-Icing (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). Consists of the purchase of de-icing materials to make the sand/salt mixture used to maintain the County’s roadways, parking lots and sidewalks. Recommend award to the sole responsive and responsible bidder: F.M. Shelton, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $150,000.00. 2025-0147 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 113:20
  98. 91 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  99. 92 Commission District(s): All Districts Adoption of the DeKalb County Trails and Greenway Master Plan. 2025-0181 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 114:04
  100. 93 Watershed Management
  101. 94 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Company with a Contribution of $216,000.00. 2025-0177 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 116:00
  102. 95 Commission District(s): All Districts The Authorization of a Georgia Power Easement for the Department of Watershed Management located at 1640 Roadhaven Drive 2025-0201 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 116:47
  103. 96 Commission District(s): All Watershed Management Capital Improvement Plan for 2025 through 2034 2025-0211 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 117:27
  104. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD ▶ jump to 117:40
  105. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  106. 99 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  107. 100 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.