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December 17, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)

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Agenda — 166 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 44:01
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 2 Administration: Michael Thurmond, CEO, Zachary Williams, Executive Assistant/ Chief Operating Officer, Barbara Sanders-Norwood, County Clerk, Viviane Ernstes, County Attorney
  4. B. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 49:21
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 131:55
  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.
  7. 6 Once the public comment portion of the meeting begins, speaker cards will no longer be accepted. 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. 9 Cynthia Waterbury- 1186 Clifton Road Northeast Atlanta Georgia 30307, Chip Collin’s- 1206 Clifton Road Atlanta Georgia 30307, Clarence Williams- 3736 Seton Hall Drive Decatur Georgia 30034, Stephen Binney- 1083 Seville Drive Clarkston Georgia 30321, Katharine Kennedy- 1052 Clifton Road Northeast Atlanta Georgia 30307, Jon Hart 1093 Clifton Road Atlanta Georgia, Katherine Maddox- 616 McDonald Street Southeast Atlanta Georgia 30312, Corey Glanton-1271 Renee Drive Decatur Georgia 30025, Annelle Elder- 3914 West Hilda Circle Decatur Georgia 30035
  12. 10 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06 Application of Battle Law, P.C. for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow single-family detached cluster homes in Tier 3 of the Bouldercrest Overlay District, the Soapstone Historic District, and the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district, at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road. 2024-0366 Deferred for two full cycles Pass ▶ jump to 187:05
  13. 11 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 2 Super District 6 Application of Fariz Morani for a Special Land Use Permit ( SLUP) to build and operate a restaurant with drive through in a C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district within a Town Center (TC) Activity Center, at 1726 Church Street. ▶ jump to 187:21
  14. 12 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 2 Super District 6 Application of Fariz Morani to rezone from NS (Neighborhood Shopping) zoning district to C-1 (Local Commercial) district within a Town Center (TC) Activity Center to use the existing building to create a drive-through coffee shop, at 3823 North Druid Hills Road. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 192:10
  15. 13 Public Works - Transportation
  16. 14 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 Traffic Calming Petition - Clifton Road between Ponce De Leon Avenue and North Decatur Road and Clifton Ridge from Clifton Road to Cul-de-sac. No Cost to County. 2024-1447 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 203:16
  17. 14 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 2 Super District 6 Application of Fariz Morani for a Special Land Use Permit ( SLUP) to build and operate a restaurant with drive through in a C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district within a Town Center (TC) Activity Center, at 1726 Church Street. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 189:34
  18. E. APPEALS
  19. 16 Planning and Sustainability
  20. 17 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 2 & 6 APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AT 971 OAKDALE ROAD 2024-1628 Remand Pass ▶ jump to 204:49
  21. F. APPOINTMENTS
  22. 19 Chief Executive Office
  23. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Ms. Haley Harben 2024-1397 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 205:51
  24. 21 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission - Mr. Clayton Daspit. 2024-1398 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 206:21
  25. 22 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (Grady) - Dr. Karen Leeper Bennett 2024-1399 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 206:56
  26. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  27. 24 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  28. 25 Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Amend Agenda Item 2024-1314, which appropriated $46,000 from the District 2 American Rescue Plan Tranche II Funding for the United Way’s AARP Experience Corps to Assist with Critical Reading Proficiency Efforts at Briar Vista Elementary School, to Reflect that the $46,000 Appropriation Shall be Used to Assist with Critical Reading Proficiency Efforts at DeKalb County Schools and for Other Eligible Uses 2024-1648 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 207:07
  29. 26 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  30. 27 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $40,349.00 from SPLOST 1I Community Improvement District Matching funds for Transportation to Perimeter Community Improvement District (CID) for trail project along Ashford Dunwoody Road, near Perimeter Mall. 2024-1540 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 208:11
  31. 28 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $40,349.00 from SPLOST 1I Community Improvement District Matching fund to Tucker Summit Community Improvement District (CID) to support the Lewis Rd at Rock Mountain Blvd Operational Improvement Project. 2024-1640 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 208:40
  32. 29 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $40,349.00 from SPLOST1I Community Improvement District Matching fund to Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District (CID). 2024-1641 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 209:18
  33. 30 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $40,349.00 from SPLOST1I Community Improvement District Matching fund to Chamblee Doraville Community Improvement District (CID) for transportation safety projects. 2024-1642 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 210:19
  34. 31 Commission District(s): District 4 Rescind Agenda item #: 2024-1157 allocation of $50,000.00 of District 4 Pleasantdale Park Land Proceed funds to set-up a CIP account for Peters Park for the installation of bathrooms approved by the Board of Commissioners on October 8, 2024. 2024-1643 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 210:27
  35. 32 Commission District(s): District 4 To allocate $50,000.00 from district 4 Pleasantdale Park sale proceeds to Peters Park to the City of Tucker for costs associated with the engineering and construction of two bathrooms at Peters Park. 2024-1644 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 210:47
  36. 33 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  37. 34 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to Allocate $48,650 from District 5 2024 Art/Graffiti discretionary account fund balance to setup a CIP account for 2025 District 5 Beautification projects and mini grants. 2024-1670 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 211:18
  38. 35 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to Allocate $18,430 of District 5 Reserve For Appropriation and $41,570 of the District 5 Reserve For Appropriation (Operating Account) to a CIP Account to support the Bruce Street School Revitalization Project 2024-1671 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 211:48
  39. 36 Commission District(s): District 5 An item to allocate $60,000 of Youth Violence Prevention Funding 2024-1672 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 212:25
  40. 37 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  41. 38 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting of November 21, 2024 2024-1460 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 215:13
  42. 39 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of December 3, 2024. 2024-1626 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 215:46
  43. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  44. 41 Police Services
  45. 42 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Approve the Purchase of Software and Related Services from ForceMetrics, not to exceed $330,000. 2024-1582 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 216:38
  46. 43 Public Works - Sanitation
  47. 44 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1318937 Tires Recycling (Annual Contract 2nd and final renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of picking up and removing tires from the Seminole Landfill that were collected from illegal dump sites, residential homes and tire cleanup projects. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd and final renewal option through January 31, 2026. Awarded to Latham Home Sanitation Company, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $150,000.00 2024-1598 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 218:01
  48. 45 Public Works - Transportation
  49. 46 Commission District(s): 3 and 6 Concept Study for Elimination of At-Grade Railroad Crossing on Constitution Road 2024-1629 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 218:46
  50. 47 Purchasing & Contracting
  51. 48 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  52. 49 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1231375 for EMS Billing Services for Fire Rescue DeKalb County, Georgia (Revenue Generating) (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue Services. Consists of providing billing services for ambulance “transports” and “non-transports” where on-scene emergency medical care has been provided. Awarded to: Digitech Computer, LLC. Revenue Generating Contract. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY 2024-0988 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 218:55
  53. 50 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1246736 Emergency Medical Supplies (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of the purchase of emergency medical supplies for Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Service unit/vehicles. This request seeks approval to increase the contract fund and to extend the contract term for six (6) months through June 30, 2025. Awarded to: Bound Tree Medical, LLC Amount Not To Exceed: $670,000.00. 2024-1128 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 219:54
  54. 51 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 24-101688 Engine and Aerial Accessories for Fire Rescue (Annual Contract with 4 Options To Renew): for use by Fire Rescue (FR). Consists of purchasing engine and aerial accessories and equipment to outfit Departmental fleet purchases. This request also seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Williams Fire Apparatus Inc., Ten8 Fire and Safety LLC, Fireline Inc., and Pro Fire and Tactical LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,987,000.00. 2024-1376 Deferred ▶ jump to 220:52
  55. 52 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1191296 Motorola Radio Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, Repairs and Removal Services for DeKalb County Vehicles (Sole Source): for use by Police Services (PS) and other County departments. This contract consists of radio repairs and the installation and removal of equipment in County vehicles with Motorola radios. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: Mobile Communications America, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2024-1406 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 223:19
  56. 53 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  57. 54 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1236388 Retail Image Lockbox Services: for use by the Department of Finance. This contract consists of the provision of lockbox services. This request is to increase the contract funds and extend the term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to REMITCO LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $134,000.00. 2024-1258 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 223:30
  58. 55 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 988895 Print & Mail Services, Electronic Billing Presentment and Data Processing (Annual Contract with 4 Options To Renew) for the Department of Finance-UCO to be used by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM), Public Works-Sanitation and the Peachtree DeKalb Airport. This contract consists of providing customized bill formatting, print and mail services, hosting the County’s water and sewer portal and other miscellaneous statements to citizens and businesses. This request seeks approval to increase the contract fund and to extend the contract term for twelve (12) months through December 31, 2025. Awarded To Level One, LLC/a Doxim Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,328,219.68. 2024-1394 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 224:16
  59. 56 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1365832 Law Enforcement Accessories (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal Option of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS) and the Marshal’s Office (Marshal). This contract consists of the purchase of various law enforcement accessories. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through January 31, 2026. Awarded To: Dana Safety Supply, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $356,168.54. 2024-1451 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 226:48
  60. 57 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  61. 58 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement for Fuel Delivery with Related Services (Sourcewell Contract No. 121522-MNF): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of a one (1) year purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel from the competitively let Sourcewell contract in support of the operation of County vehicles and equipment. Awarded to Mansfield Oil Co. of Gainesville, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $7,300,000.00. 2024-1289 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 227:07
  62. 59 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1251271 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of providing preventive maintenance services for UPS systems. This request is to increase contract funds and extend the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: AC & DC Power Technologies LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $425,000.00. 2024-1421 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 227:52
  63. 60 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. 1171242 Implementation of Cityworks Asset Management Platform (Annual Contract With 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to be used by the Department of Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) and Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of providing implementation services for Cityworks Asset Management software. This request seeks to extend the contract through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Woolpert, Inc. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY 2024-1494 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 228:27
  64. 61 Commission District(s): ALL CA-General Services Administration (GSA) Cooperative Agreement No. GS-30F-0012T-Mobile Fire Training Trailer: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Fire Rescue Services. This request is to purchase from the competitively let GSA Cooperative agreement for one (1) mobile fire training trailer to educate and train citizens and children about fire safety. Awarded to Mobile Concepts Specialty Vehicles. Amount Not To Exceed: $216,587.00. 2024-1499 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 229:07
  65. 62 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 10 to Contract No. 1070633 End User Computing Statewide Contract (SWC): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let SWC No. 99999-SPD0000161-0004 to purchase additional equipment to supply workers with laptops and peripherals such as docks. This request seeks to increase contract funds. Amount Not to Exceed: $2,500,000.00. Awarded to Dell Marketing L.P. 2024-1501 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 229:47
  66. 63 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 11 to Contract No. 10-901833 Systems Maintenance and Support Agreement for Construction and Use Permits, Code Enforcement, Cashiering, Customer Services and Licensing (Multi-Year Contract): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (IT). This contract consists of implementing mobile capabilities and extends the contract to December 31, 2026. Awarded to Infor Public Sector, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $790,178.64. 2024-1503 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 230:25
  67. 64 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1092092 GOV CX 311 Accelerator Services (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of the implementation of the 311-system modernization. This request is to extend the contract term through December 31, 2025 and funding. Awarded to Speridian Technologies, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $100,000.00. 2024-1504 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 231:06
  68. 65 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1309332 Cityworks Public Asset Management System (AMS)-Multi-Year Contract: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of the implementation of a custom AMS for the Department of Facilities Management, Public Works - Roads and Drainage, Public Works - Traffic and the Department of Watershed Management (Pump Stations). This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Woolpert Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1544 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 231:40
  69. 66 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1378646 Airfield Lighting - LED Design at the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport: for use by the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport. This contract consists of upgrading the existing lighting systems from incandescent (quartz) to light-emitting diode (LED) systems at the PDK Airport. This request seeks to increase the contract’s term through July 31, 2025. Awarded to Trinity Electrical Services, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1617 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 234:05
  70. 67 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  71. 69 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  72. 70 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 24-101677 Twenty (20) Ton Equipment Trailer: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by the Department of Roads & Drainage (R&D), Watershed Management (DWM) and Storm Water. Consists of the purchase of twenty-five (25) 20-ton equipment trailers used to haul various types of equipment to work sites throughout the County. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: JME Sales, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $549,600.00. 2024-1201 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 237:34
  73. 71 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract Nos.: 1231540, 1231542, 1231546, 1231550 and 1231552 Engineering and Design Services for Public Works Transportation & Infrastructure (Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works-Transportation (PW-Trans). These contracts consist of providing engineering services to initiate design of selected public works infrastructure improvement projects for the County. This request seeks approval to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025 for all contracts and also seeks to increase contract funds to Contract Nos.: 1231542, 1231546, and 1231552. Awarded to: AtkinsRealis USA, Inc., Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), Inc.; Arcadis U.S. Inc.; Atlas Technical Consultants; and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,000,000.00. 2024-1261 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 238:47
  74. 72 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1124403 Teledyne ISCO Training and Support, Equipment, Software and Licenses, Part and Related System Components for Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring (sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the provision of vendor support and training in the installation and maintenance of equipment, flow monitoring equipment, parts and related system components used in the completion of existing hydraulic modeling and sewer monitoring programs related to Consent Decree requirements. This request is to increase funding and continue with the use of the existing sole source vendor through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Teledyne Instruments, Inc. as a business unit Teledyne ISCO. Amount Not to Exceed: 3,000,000.00. 2024-1301 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 239:58
  75. 73 Commission District(s): District 3 and District 7 CO - Change Order No. 18 to Contract No. 972548 Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facilities Expansion - Phase 2: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the phase 2 expansion to the Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility; inclusive of site preparation, modification of existing structures, and the construction of new structures. This request is to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Archer Western Construction, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1329 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 241:22
  76. 74 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1177081 Trenchless Sewer Line Rehabilitation and Construction and Televising Inspection Services (Savannah Contract: Event No. 5937/Buyer Contract No. 886 [DeKalb Cooperative Agreement]: for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract is a cooperative agreement and consists of providing sewer line rehabilitation services; to primarily include inspections, sewer line cleaning, and cured in place pipe. This request is to increase the contract scope of work, term through December 31, 2026, and funding. This request will allow for the continuation of existing sanitary sewer line rehabilitation services. Awarded to Insituform Technologies, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed $11,897,964.10. 2024-1336 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 243:49
  77. 75 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 1325680 and 1334397 Right-of-Way Mowing (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works -Sanitation and Beautification. These contracts consist of mowing and lawn maintenance services at one hundred thirty-two (132) right-of-way locations throughout the County. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd and last renewal option through January 31, 2026. Awarded to Executive Realty Solution, Inc. and Flex Landscaping, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed $1,330,195.06. 2024-1415 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 243:52
  78. 76 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 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 term through April 30, 2025. Awarded to Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting, Inc., dba SCS Engineers. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1552 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 245:03
  79. 77 Commission District(s): All SS - Maintenance Parts and Services for Endress+Hauser Water Treatment Systems (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing parts and services for verification, calibration, and repair of Endress+Hauser instruments. This request seeks to establish a three-year agreement with Endress+Hauser and will assist in the ongoing operation and maintenance of water treatment systems at the Snapfinger, Pole Bridge, and Scott Candler Wastewater Treatment Plants. Awarded to Endress+Hauser. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,700,000.00. 2024-1604 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 248:28
  80. 78 Superior Court
  81. 79 Commission District(s): All Districts Judicial Council of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on American Rescue Plan Act Additional Funding (“ARPA Committee”) Grant- $775,218.00 2024-1596 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 249:22
  82. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  83. 81 Board of Commissioners
  84. 82 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 268:44
  85. 83 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  86. 84 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 271:12
  87. 85 Commission District(s): All Districts A Request for the Director of Planning & Sustainability to amend the DeKalb County Nuisance Ordinance to Add a Closure of Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance Chapter. 2024-1237 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 271:23
  88. 85 Walk-On Items
  89. 86 Commission District(s): All Districts An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18 of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, as Revised 1988, to Add a New Article IX Related to Blighted Property to Allow A Millage Rate Increase for Blighted Properties and Other Purposes 2024-1238 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 272:16
  90. 87 Commission District(s): All Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, As Revised 1988, Chapter 18, Article III, Property Maintenance to Establish Minimum Standards for Vacant Property, Require Property Owners to Apply for a Board-up Permit, and for Other Purposes. 2024-1239 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 273:07
  91. 87 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 253:32
  92. 88 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  93. 89 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 279:32
  94. 89 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 254:29
  95. 90 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 283:14
  96. 91 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appropriation of $35,000 from District 2 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to the Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. to Support Women’s Training and Development Initiatives, Youth Development, and Wellness Initiatives and to Establish a Women’s Commission 2024-1490 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 284:39
  97. 92 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Allocate DeKalb County Funding for the Creation of a Land Trust for DeKalb County 2024-1564 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 286:24
  98. 93 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  99. 94 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $19,000.00 to Clarkston Community Center from District 4 2024 reserve for appropriation discretionary funds for eligible and authorized use. 2024-1527 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 287:36
  100. 95 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  101. 96 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve a Resolution to Affirm the Provisions of Section 13(d) of the DeKalb County Organizational Act, Emphasizing the Chief Executive, Executive Assistant, or His or Her Designee’s Lack of Authority to Appoint, Remove, and Fix the Compensation of the DeKalb County Board of Commission’s Employees. 2024-1591 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 290:28
  102. 97 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  103. 98 Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution to Address Eliminating Blight Caused by Unattended Donation Boxes. 2024-0347 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 291:22
  104. 99 Budget
  105. 100 Commission District(s): All Amend the FY2024 Operating Budget for County Jail Fund 2024-1370 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 292:54
  106. 101 Commission District(s): Commission District(s): All Amend the FY2024 Operating Budget for Probate Court 2024-1403 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 294:22
  107. 102 Chief Executive Office
  108. 103 Commission District(s): All To Allocate $375,000.00 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Frontline Response to Allow Frontline Response to Provide Eligible Assistance to Individuals in DeKalb County, Including Individuals Who Are Experiencing Homelessness and/or in Need of Warming Center Services in he Fall/Winter of 2024-25 and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer or His Designee to Execute All Necessary Documents. 2024-1610 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 296:04
  109. 104 Commission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. 2024-1611 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 299:38
  110. 105 Commission District(s): All Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Interest 2024-1612 Tabled Pass ▶ jump to 301:50
  111. 106 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of the FY2024 Community Project Funding (CPF) award by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds to DeKalb County Government in the amount of $4,000,000.00. The award funds are for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta- South DeKalb. 2024-1655 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 304:10
  112. 107 Ethics Board
  113. 108 Commission District(s): All The DeKalb County Board of Ethics requests that the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners take action to enforce the December 15, 2022 decision of Board of Ethics against Vaughn Irons in the Ethics Board case of Rhea Johnson vs. Vaughn Irons 2024-1352 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 306:56
  114. 109 Human Services
  115. 110 Commission District(s): All Domestic Violence Intervention & Advocacy Contract between DeKalb County, Georgia and Women Moving On, Inc.-Transfer funds from the Victim Assistance Fund to the Grant Fund for a State-Certified Assistance Agency-at a Cost to the County of $150,000. 2024-1410 Approved Pass
  116. 111 Commission District(s): All Awarding of the Victim Assistance Grants for 2024 to State Certified Victim Assistance Non-Profit Agencies-Transfer Funds from the Victim Assistance Fund 206 to the Human Services Grant Fund-Cost Center 67510- At a Cost of $118,886 to the County. 2024-1422 Approved Pass
  117. 112 Commission District(s): All Award of the 2024 Human Services Grants to Local Non-Profits At a Cost of $559,609 to the County. 2024-1424 Approved Pass
  118. 113 Magistrate Court
  119. 114 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement for Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies, and Services (The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS USA) Contract No. 220704): for use by the DeKalb County Magistrate Court. Consists of piggybacking off the competitively let TIPS USA Contract for the provision of audio-visual equipment, supplies, and services. This request will assist in equipment replacement within the Magistrate courtrooms. Awarded to BIS Digital, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $225,388.70. Please see attached quote. 2024-1437 Approved Pass
  120. 115 Public Safety - E911
  121. 116 Commission District(s): All RA - Ratification of Contract No. 2000023 DeKalb County E-911 Call Handling System (Emergency Purchase): for use by E911 Communications (E911). This contract consists of a five (5) year agreement with AT&T for the upgrade to the County’s 911 system. This request seeks to ratify the emergency purchase of the sole source “ESinet” 911 system with the “APEX” add on features from Carbyne Ltd. and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or his designee to execute all of the necessary documents, including but not limited to the “Master Agreement”, two (2) “Price Lists” from AT&T, the I Flex contract and the ADI Contract, as well as the “Terms and Conditions” from Carbyne. Awarded to AT&T Enterprises, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $8,128,791.04. 2024-1476 Deferred Pass
  122. 117 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  123. 118 Commission District(s): ALL Stormwater Master Plan 2024-1284 Deferred Pass
  124. 119 Public Works - Transportation
  125. 120 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 Payment of $657,100.33 to Georgia Power for LED Conversion of Columbia Drive at I-20 Interchange Lighting 2024-1126 Approved substitute Pass
  126. 121 Purchasing & Contracting
  127. 122 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  128. 123 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1200066 for Emergency Ambulance Service Provider for DeKalb County, Georgia (Multiyear Contract): for use by Fire Rescue Services. Consists of providing emergency (911) ambulance services and direct billing and collections for ambulance transport and non-transport accounts to DeKalb County citizens. This request is to extend the contract term through June 30, 2026, and provide an annual subsidy payment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the final executed Amendment. Awarded to: Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. d/b/a American Medical Response, Inc. Annual Amount Not To Exceed: $4,892,000.00. 2024-0985 Approved Pass
  129. 124 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1284701 Off-Site Records Storage for County Clerk Superior Court (Sole Source): for use by Finance-Risk Management. Consists of the purchase of an off-site records storage system for documents assigned to the County Clerk Superior Court for the County. This request seeks to increase funds for the remainder of the contract period for new records transfers and retrievals. Awarded to GRM Information Management Services. Amount Not To Exceed $125,000.00. 2024-1339 Approved Pass
  130. 125 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1200000 Employee Health and Benefits Consulting Services (Multi-Year): for use by the Department of Finance - Risk Management. This contract consists of providing professional brokerage and consulting services related to County Employees’ Health and Welfare Benefits. This request is to extend the contract term and increase the funding through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Buck Global, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $985,000.00. 2024-1407 Approved Pass
  131. 126 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  132. 127 Commission District(s): All RA - Ratification of annual renewal under Contract 1341558 Networking Equipment and IT Infrastructure Products (Statewide Contract (SWC) 99999-SPD-T20120501-0004): for use by the Department of Finance. This contract consists of support services for Swampfox First-In-Line (FIL) and Custom Water Sewer Application, owned by Avaya Inc. used by Finance Utility Customer Operations (UCO) for intelligent callback and call management system. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided annual renewal, effective as of July 1, 2024 of the Avaya Swampfox maintenance and support services through June 30, 2025. Awarded to: Carousel Industries, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $22,950.00. 2024-1124 Approved Pass
  133. 128 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. 13-902703 Banking and Financial Services: for use by the Department of Finance. This contract consists of providing all banking and financial services and earnings on cash accounts. This request is to add funds and extend the contract term. Awarded to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $146,000.00. 2024-1259 Approved Pass
  134. 129 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  135. 130 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 RFP - Request for Proposal No. 22-500625 Eastside Aviation Development on DeKalb Peachtree Airport (Multi-Year Lease): for use by the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport. Consists of the design, construction, and management of business directly related to aviation for corporate aviation hangar development on the eastside of the airfield at the PDK Airport. Recommend award to the sole proposer: Sky Harbour, LLC. Estimated 50-Year Total Revenue Amount: $576,607,163.00 ($211,270,337.00 estimated towards DeKalb County). Deferred Pass
  136. 130 Commission District(s): All To Allocate $375,000.00 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Frontline Response to Allow Frontline Response to Provide Eligible Assistance to Individuals in DeKalb County, Including Individuals Who Are Experiencing Homelessness and/or in Need of Warming Center Services in he Fall/Winter of 2024-25 and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer or His Designee to Execute All Necessary Documents. 2024-1610 Taken off table Pass
  137. 131 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1132039 Animal Shelter Operation Services for DeKalb County (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Public Safety - Animal Enforcement Services. This contract consists of providing animal shelter operations and services. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2025, with a price increase. Awarded to Lifeline Animal Project, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $8,730,000.00. 2024-0979 Approved as amended Pass
  138. 131 Commission District(s): All To Allocate $375,000.00 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Frontline Response to Allow Frontline Response to Provide Eligible Assistance to Individuals in DeKalb County, Including Individuals Who Are Experiencing Homelessness and/or in Need of Warming Center Services in he Fall/Winter of 2024-25 and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer or His Designee to Execute All Necessary Documents. 2024-1610 Approved substitute Pass
  139. 132 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos.: 1325124, 1325126, and 1325127 Landscape Maintenance Services for Public Grounds (2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Public Works - Sanitation (Sanitation) and Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of providing landscape maintenance services for the County’s public grounds. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through March 31, 2026, for all three (3) contracts. Additionally, this request seeks to add RPCA sites to Contract No. 135127. Lastly, this request seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to: Artscape, Inc., The Simmons Group, and Let Us Love Your Lawn. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,248,866.00. 2024-1341 Approved Pass
  140. 133 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1129360 Federal Legislative Lobbying Services: for use by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Commissioners (BOC). This contract consists of performing federal legislative lobbying services. This request is to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Dentons US, LLP. Amount Not To Exceed: $155,600.00. 2024-1429 Approved Pass
  141. 134 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  142. 134 Commission District(s): All Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Interest 2024-1612 Taken off table Pass
  143. 135 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 for Contract No. 1367273 Demolition of Residential and Commercial Buildings (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of providing demolition services for County owned facilities. This request seeks to increase contract funds, through the existing contract term to include asbestos abatement prior to demolition. Awarded to: Complete Demolition Services, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $23,800.00. 2024-1127 Approved Pass
  144. 135 Commission District(s): All Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Interest 2024-1612 Approved substitute Pass
  145. 136 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) 99999-SPD0000175-0003 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Utility Vehicles (UTV), Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) with Associated Parts, Options and Accessories: for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This request seeks to utilize the SWC for a five (5) year lease of 72 electric golf carts, and 2 utility carts with associated parts, options and accessories for Mystery Valley Golf Course. Awarded to Textron E-Z Go LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $760,951.20. 2024-1180 Deferred Pass
  146. 137 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1269307 and Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1269304, 1269305, Asbestos Abatement, Demolition and Debris Removal (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Community Development (CD). This contract consists of providing asbestos abatement, demolition, and debris removal services. This request seeks to increase funds and extend the contract through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: Southern Demolition LLC., Kissberg Construction Inc., and Diversified Environmental Management, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $600,000.00. 2024-1187 Approved Pass
  147. 138 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1285986 Maintenance of Swimming Pools and Lifeguard Services (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Consists of the maintenance of on-site chlorinators, chemical maintenance, seasonal preparation, and lifeguard services for swimming pools and splashpads. This request seeks to increase contract funds and extend the contract term through September 30, 2025. Awarded to StandGuard Aquatics, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $865,000.00. 2024-1242 Approved Pass
  148. 139 Commission District(s): 4, 5, 6, & 7 CA - Cooperative Agreement for Playground and Water Play Equipment with Related Accessories and Services (Sourcewell Contract): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Consists of purchasing off the competitively let Sourcewell Contract No. 010521-LTS-4 for renovations and upgrades to the amenities at the parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas. This request is for renovating and upgrading the amenities at Emmie Smith Park Pavilion, OakCreek Park Pavilion, Cedar Park Pavilions, Basketball Courts and Playground, Hamilton Park Playground, Stoneview Park and Playground, and Wade Walker Park Playground. Awarded to: PlayPower, Inc. (subsidiary Little Tikes Commercial). Amount Not To Exceed: $1,571,713.49. 2024-1250 Approved Pass
  149. 139 Recess
  150. 140 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1273911 and Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1273912 Landscape Maintenance Services for County Parks (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of landscape and maintenance services for all County Parks. This request seeks to increase funds for both contracts and extend Contract No. 1273912 through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: Yellowstone Landscape Company and M.J. Lawn & Maintenance Services, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,488,985.00 2024-1346 Approved Pass
  151. 140 Reconvene
  152. 141 Commission District(s): ALL CO- Change Order No. 2 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 April 30, 2025. Awarded to: Toole Design Group, LLC. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY 2024-1379 Approved Pass
  153. 142 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1363096 Cooperative Agreement for Public Sector and Education Software Solutions with Related Services (Sourcewell Contract No. 090320-KON): for use by Departments of Planning & Sustainability (P&S) and Property Appraisal & Assessment (Property Appraisal). This contract consists of backfile scanning and document digitization services. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided sixty (60) day term increase. This request also seeks to add the Department of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a user and to increase the funds and contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $237,413.00. 2024-1401 Approved Pass
  154. 143 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  155. 144 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No.1283955 Cooperative Agreement for Consent Decree: Trenchless Technology Rehabilitation, External Point Repairs, and Related Products and Services (OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. R170802) [DeKalb Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing sewer system trenchless sewer line rehabilitation services. This request seeks to utilize the (Engineering News Record - Construction Cost Index) to calculate and address cost increases for work completed after January 1, 2025. This request also seeks to increase the contract scope of work, funds, and contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to SAK Construction, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $14,096,700.42. 2024-1343 Deferred Pass
  156. 145 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101651 Stone Crushed Granite (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Departments of Watershed Management (DWM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), and Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D) and Sanitation. Consists of providing stone crushed granite for use in various applications. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: F.M. Shelton, Inc. and Green Dream International, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $6,064,651.00. 2024-1450 Deferred Pass
  157. 146 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1295610 for 2021 LMIG Road Resurfacing Projects (365 Day Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of resurfacing of County roads. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 30, 2025. Awarded to HEH Paving, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $5,315,481.51. 2024-1488 Approved Pass
  158. 147 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  159. 148 Commission District(s): Districts 5 and 7 Approval of the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, Inc. rental agreement for portions of the Redan Recreation Center 2024-1408 Approved Pass
  160. 149 Commission District(s): All Districts Term Extension for R. M. Richards LLC Consulting Contract Purchase Agreement 1266207 2024-1417 Approved Pass
  161. 150 Commission District(s): All Districts ADA Transition Plan 2024-1520 Deferred Pass
  162. 151 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of Amendment to the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs 10-year Master Plan 2024-1575 Approved substitute Pass
  163. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  164. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  165. 154 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  166. 155 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.