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February 25, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 29:15
  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, Viviane Ernstes, County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 38:27
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 93:43
  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. 6 Presentation With Input From The Public
  9. D. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING ▶ jump to 90:10
  10. 7 Commission District(s): All Districts Public Hearing regarding Intent to Opt Out of HB 581 2025-0273 ▶ jump to 123:05
  11. 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.
  12. 9 Board of Commissioners
  13. 10 Commission District(s): All Districts Public Hearing regarding Intent to Opt Out of HB 581 2025-0273 ▶ jump to 92:35
  14. 11 Chief Executive Office
  15. 12 Commission District(s): All To Adopt the 2025 Annual Budget 2025-0185 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 242:00
  16. 13 Planning & Sustainability
  17. 14 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment relating to film studio requirements and for other purposes. This text amendment is County-wide. Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 310:37
  18. 15 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 for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 313:25
  19. 16 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 07 Application of Sterling Social Services, LLC for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a personal care home, up to six (6) in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district, at 3195 Kelly Chapel Road. 2024-1438 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 338:03
  20. 17 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of The Universal Church, Inc. for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a place of worship in the in the Scottdale Overlay District, Tier 1 and M (Light Industrial) zoning district, at 3110 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue. 2024-1439 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 356:28
  21. 18 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of Boston’s Funeral Cremation Services for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to add a crematorium to an existing funeral home in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 5644 Memorial Drive, 5644 Memorial Drive. 2024-1440 Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 368:39
  22. 19 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of Evergreen East, LLC c/o Hakim Hilliard for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow an alcohol outlet and a retail fuel station in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, 5099 Memorial Drive. 2024-1441 Denied Pass ▶ jump to 377:47
  23. 20 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 07 Application of Keller Hospitality Group, LLC c/o Matt Keller for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a commercial campground in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district, at 1102 Stewart Mill Road. 2024-1445 Deferred for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 390:11
  24. 21 Public Works - Transportation
  25. 22 Commission District(s): 5 and 7 Street Light Special Tax District - 8463 Covington Hwy 2025-0179 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 392:50
  26. 23 Commission District(s): 3 and 6 Street Light Special Tax District - Tall Oaks Road and Cabin Drive 2025-0187 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 394:13
  27. 24 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  28. 25 Public Works - Transportation
  29. 26 Commission District(s): 1 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Overlook Way between Foster Ridge Road and Overlook Drive. Cost to the County is $9,860. 2024-1295 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 396:44
  30. E. APPEALS
  31. 28 NONE
  32. F. APPOINTMENTS
  33. 30 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  34. 31 Commission District(s): District 4 Reappoint District 4 Appointee Nadine Rivers Johnson to the Watershed Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Advisory Group 2025-0276 ▶ jump to 397:06
  35. 32 Commission District(s): District 4 Recording the reappointment of Ms. Nadine Rivers Johnson to Post 4 of the DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals. 2025-0277 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 404:54
  36. 33 Commission District(s): District 4 Record the reappointment of Dr. Tyra Paytes to the District 4 Community Council Board 2025-0278 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 404:57
  37. 34 ITEMS FOR RECORDING IN THE MINUTES
  38. 35 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  39. 36 Commission District(s): District 1 Nomination of Mr. Chris Hester to Post 1 of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board 2025-0253 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 404:15
  40. 37 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  41. 38 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Recording the Appointment of Ms. Rosemarie Kobua to Post 12 of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board. 2025-0214 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 405:00
  42. 39 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Record the appointment of Donna Skelcy to the District 2 Community Council Board. 2025-0215 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 405:03
  43. 39 Commission District(s): District 4 Reappoint District 4 Appointee Nadine Rivers Johnson to the Watershed Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Advisory Group 2025-0276 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 404:52
  44. 40 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Recording the appointment of Mr. Jordan Fox to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Airport Authority 2025-0216 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 405:06
  45. 41 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Recording of the Appointment of Samuel “Parker” Short to the District 1 Community Council 2025-0217 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 406:31
  46. 42 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Recording the reappointment of Mr. Shamsh Jaffer to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Watershed Capital Improvements Program Advisory Group 2025-0220 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 405:11
  47. 43 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Recording the appointment of Mr. Winton Cooper to Post 6 of the DeKalb County Planning Commission. 2025-0221 Approved substitute ▶ jump to 405:13
  48. 44 Commission District(s): Commission District 6 Reappointment of Mr. David Clark to Post 7 of the DeKalb County Watershed Customer Service & Billing Advisory Board 2025-0266 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 405:35
  49. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  50. 46 Airport
  51. 47 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Roland Mark Travis. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0171 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 448:17
  52. 48 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate under DeKalb County Contract No. 17-903095 with Plaza Fiesta Owner, LLC (formerly BJS Plaza Fiesta, LLC). There is no cost to the County. 2025-0210 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 448:44
  53. 49 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Craig Blase. There is no cost to the County. 2025-0236 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 448:45
  54. 50 Board of Commissioners
  55. 51 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the February 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-0257 ▶ jump to 448:51
  56. 52 Commission District(s): All Districts HB 581 Opt Out Resolution 2025-0272 ▶ jump to 449:00
  57. 53 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  58. 54 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of February 11, 2025 2025-0232 ▶ jump to 449:34
  59. 55 GIS Department
  60. 56 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 Resolution to Declare County Owned Real Property Located at 1786 Derrill Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 as Surplus and Authorize for Sale to the Highest Bidder 2025-0157 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 449:51
  61. 56 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the February 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025-0257 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 453:29
  62. 57 Commission District(s): 4 & 7 Resolution to Set a Public Hearing Date to Consider a Public Right of Way Abandonment Petition - Unimproved Section of Elam Road, Stone Mountain, Ga 30083. 2025-0219 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 452:05
  63. 57 Commission District(s): All Districts HB 581 Opt Out Resolution 2025-0272 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 454:37
  64. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  65. 59 Airport
  66. 59 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of February 11, 2025 2025-0232 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 455:36
  67. 60 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Resolution to Accept Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Tentative Allocation of Federal and State Funding Assistance Associated with the project to Rehabilitate Runway 3R-21L - Keel Replacement and to Reconstruct Taxiway A at DeKalb Peachtree Airport. There is a matching cost to the County. 2025-0195 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 456:41
  68. 61 Board of Commissioners
  69. 62 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Opting In HB 581 2025-0271 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 457:21
  70. 63 Finance
  71. 64 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Adoption of the Series 2025 Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance by the County of its Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds (Second Resolution), Series 2025 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000 for the purpose of financing the cost of the acquisition, construction and equipping of certain improvements to the County’s water and sewerage system. 2025-0258 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 461:41
  72. 65 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts The Department of Watershed Management rate increase proposal of 10% per year for 10 years to fund the water and sewer operation and maintenance, debt service, and the CIP 2024 from 2025 to 2034. 2025-0259 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 446:18
  73. 66 Fire & Rescue Services
  74. 67 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approval of Usage of SPLOST 1 Funds in Category 2B, Repair Fire Station and Related Capital Equipment, for the Purchase of Radio Communication Equipment 2025-0165 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 463:02
  75. 68 Purchasing & Contracting
  76. 69 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  77. 70 Commission District(s): ALL RA - Ratification of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1357887 Parking Management Services for Trinity Garage and Camp Road (Revenue Generating Contract): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of providing parking management services for the Trinity Parking Deck and Camp Road Surface Lots. This request seeks to ratify the extension of the contract from October 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. Awarded to: Universal Global Parking, LLC. Estimated Gross Revenue: $24,797.50 per month and Estimated Payment to DeKalb County (35% of gross revenue): $8,679.13 per month. 2024-1555 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 463:20
  78. 71 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (CA) No. 080521-AEB Roadway Maintenance Equipment: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management, to be used by the Department of Roads and Drainage (R&D). Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Sourcewell CA No. 080251 AEB for one (1) cabover truck with truck mounted striping equipment in order to paint striped roadways in the County. Awarded to ASH North America, Inc., dba M-B Companies, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $395,355.70. 2025-0004 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 464:17
  79. 72 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (CA) No. 101221-VAC Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Roads and Drainage (Stormwater). Consists of purchasing an additional Vac-Con sewer cleaner truck from the competitively let Sourcewell CA in order to flush out storm water drains throughout the County. This request also seeks to ratify this purchase processed on December 26, 2024. Awarded to Vac-Con, Inc., c/o Adams Equipment Co., Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $623,836.00. 2025-0042 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 465:40
  80. 73 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1284154, 1284156, 1284155, 1284157, and 1284158 Lubricants (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management (Fleet) and the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of the purchase of lubricants (motor oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, etc.) used for County vehicles and on-site equipment. This request seeks to increase the contract term through July 31, 2025, using remaining renewal funds. Awarded to Dilmar Oil Co.; The McPherson Companies, Inc.; Lubrication Engineers, Inc.; Taylor Enterprises, Inc.; and Cadence Petroleum. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2025-0044 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 465:42
  81. 74 Commission District(s): All SS - ImageCast Ballots: for use by the Department of Voters Registration and Elections (VRE). This request seeks approval to utilize a single source vendor to provide emergency ballot printing services required for the 2025 election cycles. Awarded to: The Tattnall Journal dba Tattnall Ballot Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2025-0056 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 466:21
  82. 75 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1361755 KNOWiNK Poll Pad (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voters Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of providing KNOWiNK Poll Pad system certified by Georgia State Elections. 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 contract funds and contract term through December 31, 2025 to continue services. Awarded to KNOWiNK, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $150,000.00. 2025-0073 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 466:45
  83. 76 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 13 to Contract No. 1147259 Elevator, Escalator and Walkway Maintenance and Modernization Services and Related Solutions (Omnia Partners Contract No. EV2516) for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of purchasing off the OMNIA Partners Contract No. EV2516 for monthly preventative maintenance, inspections, testing and modernization of the County’s elevators and associated equipment. This request seeks to increase funding for Elevator Modernization at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Awarded to: KONE, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,595,794.33. 2025-0084 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 467:28
  84. 77 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract 1309871 Commercial Printing Services - Voting Signs (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voters Registration & Elections (VRE). This contract consists of the purchase of voter location signs. This request seeks approval to ratify a previously provided twenty-eight (28) day contract term increase, effective February 1, 2025. This request also seeks approval to increase the contract funds and contract term through January 31, 2026. Awarded to: MrNicePrint. Amount Not To Exceed: $100,000.00. 2025-0126 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 469:51
  85. 78 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2000151 Apparel and Elections- Related Supplies (Emergency): for use by the Department of Voters Registration and Elections (VRE). This contract consists of purchasing apparel and elections-related supplies. This request seeks approval to increase the contract funds and contract term through January 31, 2026. Awarded to: Halo Branded Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00. 2025-0149 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 474:01
  86. 79 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  87. 80 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 474:42
  88. 81 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 474:49
  89. 82 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 475:04
  90. 83 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 475:27
  91. 84 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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 475:44
  92. 85 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  93. 86 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 475:55
  94. 87 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:26
  95. 88 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:28
  96. 89 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:31
  97. 90 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:34
  98. 91 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:36
  99. 92 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:40
  100. 93 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 Deferred to the next meeting ▶ jump to 478:41
  101. 94 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:48
  102. 95 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 478:55
  103. 96 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 479:01
  104. 97 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 479:05
  105. 98 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  106. 99 Commission District(s): All Districts Adoption of the DeKalb County Trails and Greenway Master Plan. 2025-0181 ▶ jump to 479:13
  107. 100 Watershed Management
  108. 101 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 479:16
  109. 102 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 Deferred to the next meeting Pass
  110. 103 Commission District(s): All Watershed Management Capital Improvement Plan for 2025 through 2034 2025-0211 ▶ jump to 479:25
  111. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  112. 104 Commission District(s): All Districts Adoption of the DeKalb County Trails and Greenway Master Plan. 2025-0181 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 482:25
  113. 105 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  114. 106 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 483:59
  115. 107 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  116. 108 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 487:29
  117. 108 Commission District(s): All Watershed Management Capital Improvement Plan for 2025 through 2034 2025-0211 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 481:28
  118. 109 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 489:45
  119. 110 Commission District(s): Districts 1, 2, and 6 A Resolution Supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Buford Highway in DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-1139 ▶ jump to 479:34
  120. 111 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 ▶ jump to 489:57
  121. 112 Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County Supporting Policy Changes to Protect Seniors, Disabled Individuals, and Low-Income Residents Against Upcoming Water Rate Increases 2024-1357 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 410:52
  122. 113 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 ▶ jump to 484:32
  123. 114 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 497:58
  124. 115 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 Pass ▶ jump to 499:28
  125. 115 Commission District(s): Districts 1, 2, and 6 A Resolution Supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Buford Highway in DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-1139 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 492:37
  126. 116 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  127. 116 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, to Establish a Plan for Addressing Homelessness and to Support the Housing First Model 2024-1273 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 495:35
  128. 117 Commission District(s): District 3 A Resolution of the Governing Authority of DeKalb County, Georgia to Continue to Observe and Celebrate Black History Month 2025-0244 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 500:29
  129. 118 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  130. 118 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Allocate DeKalb County Funding for the Creation of a Land Trust for DeKalb County 2024-1564 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 496:40
  131. 119 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 502:29
  132. 120 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $61,000 of the ARP Interest Funds Reserved for District 5 to a Capital Improvement Account for the Upgrading of Kitchen Equipment at Lou Walker Senior Center. 2025-0242 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 504:05
  133. 121 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  134. 122 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Police Civilian Review Board in DeKalb County, GA to Review and Investigating Certain Complaints Against the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) and its Employees. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 506:30
  135. 123 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 substitute Pass ▶ jump to 513:07
  136. 124 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 ▶ jump to 513:32
  137. 125 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 ▶ jump to 515:46
  138. 126 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County Requesting an Operational Audit of the DeKalb County Watershed Department. 2024-1405 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 517:30
  139. 127 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution by The Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County Designating 1/8th of the Hotel-Motel Tax Revenue for An Affordable Housing Trust Fund Beginning in 2025, Pending Fund Approval 2024-1548 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 517:41
  140. 128 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 16 Pertaining To Regulation Of Sound And For Other Purposes. 2025-0015 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 518:04
  141. 129 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Create an Electric Landscape Maintenance Device Rebate Program, to Encourage Switching from Gas-Powered Landscape Maintenance Devices, and for Other Lawful Purposes. 2025-0017 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 519:01
  142. 129 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 515:26
  143. 130 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  144. 130 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 516:51
  145. 131 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of January 14, 2025 2025-0082 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 519:46
  146. 132 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of January 28, 2025 2025-0170 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 520:15
  147. 133 Finance
  148. 134 Commission District(s): All Districts Adoption Of (1) The Attached Resolution Approving 10% Rate Increase No Earlier Than May 1 for the Year 2025, and Nine Additional Increases in the Amount of 10% Each , Which Shall Become Effective on Each January 1, Beginning January 1, 2026 Through and Including January 1, 2034, and (2) the Attached Series 2025 Bond Resolution Authorizing the Issuance by the County of not to Exceed $450 Million in Total Par Amount of Its Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, for the Purpose of Rehabilitating of the Scott Candler Water Treatment Facility and Other Crucial Water and Sewerage Projects, for the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) CIP. 2024-1326 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 520:54
  149. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  150. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  151. 137 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  152. 138 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.