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Committee of the Whole

December 3, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

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

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Agenda — 177 items

  1. 1 Tentative Agenda
  2. 1 Attendance
  3. 2 This Agenda is not final and subject to change, as the agenda for the Regular Board of Commissioners' meeting is set at the Committee of the Whole.
  4. I. Committee of the Whole
  5. A. Committee Reports
  6. B. Water & Sewer Rate Increase - Status Update
  7. C. Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for December 10, 2024
  8. 7 PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
  9. 8 Public Works - Transportation
  10. 9 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 Traffic Calming Petition - Willivee Drive, Desmond Drive, Densley Drive, Vistamont Drive & North Superior Avenue off North Decatur Road. No Cost to County. 2024-1489 Accepted to BOC agenda - Public Hearing
  11. 10 PROPOSED PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  12. 11 Airport
  13. 12 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Jeff Schlueter. There is no cost to the County. 2024-1506 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  14. 13 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Randy Lambeth. There is no cost to the County. 2024-1510 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  15. 14 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Robert T. Ellett. There is no cost to the County 2024-1511 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  16. 15 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Thomas M. Michaud. There is no cost to the County. 2024-1550 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  17. 16 Facilities Management
  18. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing Georgia Power Easement Request on DeKalb County’s Property - 631 Durham Park Road, Decatur, Georgia 30032 2024-1585 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  19. 17 Chief Executive Office
  20. 18 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing Georgia Power Easement Request on DeKalb County’s Property - 817 George Luther Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 2024-1586 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  21. 18 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  22. 19 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing Georgia Power Easement Request on DeKalb County’s Property - 3741 Dial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 2024-1587 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  23. 19 Commission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. 2024-1611 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  24. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorizing Georgia Power Easement Request on DeKalb County’s Property - 4451 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, Georgia 30084 2024-1588 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  25. 20 Commission District(s): All Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Interest 2024-1612 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  26. 21 Medical Examiner
  27. 22 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office (DCMEO) 2024-1457 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  28. 23 Police Services
  29. 24 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Extension of Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Brookhaven for Public Safety, Fire and Emergency parking and break facilities through June 30, 2026 2024-1545 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  30. 25 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  31. 26 Commission District(s): County Wide Reimbursement for Traffic Signal Equipment Relocations, Upgrades, Recycling and Damage 2024-1525 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  32. 27 Commission District(s): County Wide Reallocation of ARP Funding 2024-1532 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  33. 28 Commission District(s): County Wide Request for Funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the FY2025 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant Program, Cost to the county $23,000,000.00. 2024-1592 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  34. 29 Public Works - Transportation
  35. 30 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Reserve $32,350.00 of SPLOST Funds for Additional Floodplain Studies for South Fork Peachtree Creek Trail 2024-1500 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  36. 31 Purchasing & Contracting
  37. 32 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  38. 33 Commission District(s): All Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1201890 Consent Decree - Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement (CD-GSRR) (Multiyear Contract with 1 Option to Renew): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists primarily of providing gravity sewer rehabilitation and replacement via cured in place pipe (CIPP) with internal and external point repairs and open cut pipe bursting. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to The Renee Group, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1327 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  39. 34 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 13-902684 Construction Management (CM) Services for Snapfinger Creek Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion - Phase II: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing construction management services for the Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facilities Expansion - Phase II. This request is to increase funds and the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Tetra Tech, Inc. Amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00. 2024-1334 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  40. 35 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1208627 Consent Decree - Construction Management Services: Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement (CD-GSRR): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing construction management services for various gravity sewer collection system rehabilitation and replacement projects. This request is to increase contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Benchmark Management, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1338 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  41. 36 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1296980 Scott Boulevard Phase III Watermain Replacement: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the installation of 30-inch ductile iron pip (DIP) watermain and replacement of existing 6-inch distribution mains with 8-inch DIP inside the right-of-way and under existing pavement. This request is to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Garney Companies, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1342 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  42. 36 Commission District(s): 4, 5, 6, and 7 Payment of $160,000.00 to Georgia Power for LED Conversion of Memorial Drive Lighting from I-285 to Mountain Drive 2024-1605 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  43. 37 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  44. 38 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos.: 1242005 and 1242006 Electrical Switchgear Inspections and Repair (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of providing inspection and repair of switchgear equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants. This request seeks to increase the contract term through March 31, 2025 for Contract No. 1242006 and through December 31, 2025 for Contract No. 1242005. Awarded to Cleveland Electric Company and Brown Electrical Services, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1374 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  45. 39 Commission District(s): All REN - On-Call Water and Sewer (Multiyear Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): Contracts Nos.: 1301520, 1301526, 1301523, and 1301524 for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of providing on-call services for the installation and repair of various sizes of water and sewer pipes. The work also involves providing the means to respond to emergencies, and unforeseen failures or malfunctions throughout the County’s distribution system. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through December 31, 2025, for all four (4) contracts utilizing existing remaining funds. Awarded to GS Construction, Inc., Ruby-Collins, Inc., SD&C, Inc., and The Renee Group, Inc. 2024-1378 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  46. 40 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1267579 Red Dyed Diesel Fuel (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing red dyed diesel fuel for off-road equipment and vehicles to various county facilities. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through March 31, 2025. Awarded to Delta Fuel, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00. 2024-1448 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  47. 41 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  48. 42 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  49. 43 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
  50. 44 Commission District(s): All Districts ADA Transition Plan 2024-1520 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  51. 45 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of Amendment to the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs 10-year Master Plan 2024-1575 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  52. 46 Voter Registration & Elections
  53. 47 Commission District(s): All Addition to Fleet- Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) 2024-1513 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  54. 48 Watershed Management
  55. 49 Commission District(s): 3 and 6 Septic to Sewer Petition - Cougar Court - Ellenwood, Georgia 2024-1502 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Public Hearing
  56. 50 Commission District(s): 1 and 7 Allocate $10,000,000 from SPLOST funds to Watershed Management to Construct the Emergency Project, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 2024-1584 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  57. D. Review of Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda
  58. 52 PRELIMINARY
  59. 53 Board Of Commissioners
  60. 54 Commission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the December 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2024-1574 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  61. 55 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  62. 56 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $39,350 from District 2 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to We Love Buford Highway for the Buford Highway Orchestra Program. 2024-1551 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  63. 57 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts. Appropriation of $2500 from District 2 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to DeKalb Youth Services for the DeKalb Youth Commission 2024-1553 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  64. 58 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appropriation of $306,981.07 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Tranche II POETA Account 106388.63258.521209.01.02.602778 to Claratel Behavioral Health to support mental health programming and other eligible services 2024-1554 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  65. 59 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  66. 60 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $25,000.00 to DeKalb County Youth Commission from District 4 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to assist with programming and resources. 2024-1526 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  67. 61 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  68. 61 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  69. 62 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $532,292.95 of 2024 district 4 SPLOST I discretionary funds to DeKalb County Transportation Department for CIP funding for the Bermuda Road Roundabout project. 2024-1529 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  70. 62 Commission District(s): District 1 To Appropriate $100,000 from Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund assigned to Account (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) to Grant Fund (09130.611250.272.0000.0000) reserved for District 1to the Tucker Summit Community Improvement District for the Purpose of Providing Additional Off-Duty Police Officers. 2024-1613 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  71. 63 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $500,000.00 from district 4 SPLOST II discretionary funds to Planning and Sustainability Department to set-up a CIP account for on-going Memorial Drive Revitalization. 2024-1530 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  72. 63 Commission District(s): District 1 To allocate $1,281,482.82 from the District 1 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Funds Assigned to Accounts 105744.63258.521209.01.01.602479 (Tranche 1) and 105744.63258.521209.01.01.602778 (Tranche 2) Reserved for District 1 to Contract No. 20000037 with American Engineers, Inc. for the planning and design of portions of PATH trails in Qualified Census Tracts at Mercer University and North Peachtree Creek Greenway and to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents, including Amendment No. 1 to Contract 20000037 adding funds in an amount not to exceed $1,281,482.82. 2024-1614 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  73. 64 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $50,000.00 of district 4 sidewalk discretionary fund balance to DeKalb Department of Transportation to set-up a CIP account for Mountain View Drive sidewalk project. 2024-1531 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  74. 65 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $65,892.00 from district 4 Pleasantdale Park sale proceed funds to the CIP account for Hairston Park Path Trail. 2024-1533 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  75. 66 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $50,000.00 from district 4 Pleasantdale Park sale proceeds to Cedar Park redevelopment. 2024-1534 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  76. 67 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $18,000.00 of district 4 Park Bond balance for CIP account for improvement projects at Hamilton Recreation Center. 2024-1535 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  77. 68 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $75,000.00 from district 4 2024 Youth Violence Prevention discretionary funds to Scottdale Early Learning Center to assist with bridge funding for childcare slots. 2024-1537 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  78. 69 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $25,000.00 from district 4 2024 Art/Graffiti discretionary account fund balance to Keep DeKalb Beautiful to setup a CIP account for beautification projects. 2024-1538 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  79. 70 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $40,349 from SPLOST 1I - Community Improvement District Matching Funds for Transportation to Metro South Community Improvement District (CID) for lane, sidewalk, and other traffic improvement projects. 2024-1539 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  80. 71 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $40,349 from SPLOST1I Community Improvement District Matching fund to East Metro Community Improvement District (CID) for streetscape, transportation safety projects. 2024-1541 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  81. 72 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $50,000.00 from District 4 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to Youth Services for the RISE UP male youth mentor enrichment program. 2024-1576 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  82. 73 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $54,600.00 from District 4 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to Human Service Memory Café to support expanding the program. 2024-1577 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  83. 74 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $50,000 from District 4 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to Human Services Girls Clubhouse program to support resources and expanding the program with available slots. 2024-1579 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  84. 75 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $18,780.00 from District 4 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to Code Compliance for software Hansen upgrade related for the purpose of inspections for citations. 2024-1580 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  85. 76 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $8,720.00 from District 4 2024 Reserve for Appropriation to Compassionate Atlanta for the Wallers’s Wellness Kids Space & Community Art Installation at Waller’s Coffee Shop -No More Liddering campaign. 2024-1581 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  86. 77 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  87. 78 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to allocate an amount not to exceed $10,000 of District 5 Youth Violence Prevention Funds to DeKalb County Youth Commission 2024-1536 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  88. 79 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  89. 80 Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 4, and 6 To Appropriate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000 from the District 6 Reserve to Support the Soccer In The Streets Youth Program Participants at the East Lake and Kensington StationSoccer Locations 2024-1508 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  90. 81 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Appropriate $9,836 from the District 6 Operating Reserves to Urban3 to Fund Part One of Three of the Equity Analysis of DeKalb County Project, “Phase I: Revenue Modeling Update” 2024-1509 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  91. 82 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  92. 83 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To allocate an amount not to exceed $10,000 of District 6 Operating Reserves to Support Programs and Initiatives of the DeKalb County Youth Commission 2024-1549 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  93. 84 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 Accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned
  94. 85 Clerk to the Board of Commissioner and CEO
  95. 86 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of November 12, 2024 2024-1459 Accepted to the BOC agenda - Consent
  96. E. Review/Recap of New Items for the BOC Agenda
  97. F. Items Previously Heard
  98. 89 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
  99. 90 Public Works - Transportation
  100. 91 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
  101. 92 APPOINTMENTS
  102. 93 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  103. 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the DeKalb County Pension Board of Directors - Mr. David Littlefield 2024-1453
  104. 95 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the DeKalb County Pension Board of Directors - John McMullan 2024-1454
  105. 96 ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  106. 97 Board Of Commissioners
  107. 98 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935
  108. 99 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  109. 100 Commission District(s): District 1 To Appropriate $100,000 from Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund assigned to Account (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) to Grant Fund (09130.611250.272.0000.0000) reserved for District 1to the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District for the Purpose of Providing Additional Off-Duty Police Officers. 2024-1411
  110. 101 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  111. 102 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appropriation of $6,884 from 2023 District 2 Youth Reserves for the Youth Aviation Program at Peachtree DeKalb Airport
  112. 103 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
  113. 104 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842
  114. 105 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
  115. 106 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  116. 107 Commission District(s): District 4 Appropriate not to exceed $10,000 of Youth Violence Prevention Discretionary General Funds to Biplane Rides Over Atlanta for the PDK Youth Aviation Program.
  117. 108 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  118. 109 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.
  119. 110 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.
  120. 111 Commission District(s): All DeKalb County Commission Districts Ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of the DeKalb County Code to authorize paid parental leave for eligible merit status employees, expand the permissible use of sick leave for elder care purposes for eligible merit status employees, and for other lawful purposes. 2024-1009
  121. 112 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. 2024-1355
  122. 113 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
  123. 114 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  124. 115 Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution to Address Eliminating Blight Caused by Unattended Donation Boxes. 2024-0347
  125. 116 Chief Executive Office
  126. 117 Commission District(s): All Commissioner District Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST II proceeds to fund capital outlay and infrastructure projects. 2024-1480
  127. 118 Finance
  128. 119 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
  129. 120 Human Services
  130. 121 Commission District(s): All Purchase of Two Vehicles From The Center For Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) For a Total Cost To The County of $14,000. 2024-1461
  131. 122 Public Safety - DEMA
  132. 123 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
  133. 124 Public Works - Transportation
  134. 125 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
  135. 126 Purchasing & Contracting
  136. 127 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  137. 128 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
  138. 129 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1377240 Public Safety Communications Technology and Hardware Solutions (Sourcewell Contract No. 042021-MOT) [Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of purchasing through the competitively let Sourcewell contract for the purchase of nineteen (19) APX radios, remote speaker microphones, chargers, batteries, and all other related accessories, device software, installation, and programming. This request seeks to increase funds for additional car radios . Awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $105,854.32. 2024-1277
  139. 130 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1315118 and 1315134 Uniforms for Fire Rescue Services (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue Services (FR). This contract consists of the purchase of uniforms for Fire Rescue personnel. This request seeks to renew the contracts for six months and add funding. Awarded to NAFECO and Safeguard Printing & Promotional Products, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $510,000.00. 2024-1302
  140. 131 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
  141. 132 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
  142. 133 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  143. 134 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
  144. 135 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos.: 1309686 and 1309666 On-Call Roof Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Services (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Watershed Management (DWM), and Fire Rescue (FR). These contracts consist of roof maintenance, repair, and replacement services at County owned facilities. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through October 31, 2025. This request also seeks to ratify a previously provided sixty (60) day contract term increase, effective as of November 1, 2024. Lastly, this request seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to: Hawk Construction Company, LLC, and National Building Contractors, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,080,000.00. 2024-1185
  145. 136 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1191817, Change Order No. 7 to Contract No 1191818, Change Order No 8 to Contract Nos: 1191813, 1191816 and Change Order No. 10 to Contract No. 1191815, General Contractor Services (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Fire Rescue Services, Watershed Management (DWM) and Library (DCPL). These contracts consist of providing general contractor services for minor construction projects throughout the County. This request seeks to extend the contract terms through June 30, 2025, and to increase funds to Contract Nos.: 1191813 and 1191815. In addition, this request seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between the contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to: Autaco Development LLC, Kissberg/Parker-Fry JV, LLC, SoCo Contracting, Engineering Design Technology and Greenheart Construction. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,194,688.00. 2024-1202
  146. 137 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1380301 Task Order Contract for Minor Construction, (Fulton County Contract No. 23ITB138741K-JAJ(B) [Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let Fulton County contract for the repair, alteration, modernization, maintenance, rehabilitation, construction, etc. of buildings, structures, or other real property. This request seeks to increase funds to correct unforeseen conditions discovered during construction of the Maloof 3rd Floor Breakroom project. This request also seeks to extend the contract term through March 31, 2024. Awarded to: Hawk Construction Company, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $45,605.10. 2024-1240
  147. 138 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1274588 Card Access (Keyscan) Installation, Maintenance and Repair (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Watershed Management (DWM), and Police Services (PS). This contract consists of the installation, maintenance and repair of all card access points. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 30, 2025 with a price increase. This request also seeks to add Public Works - Sanitation to the contract. Awarded to: Southeastern Security Professionals, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $312,000.00. 2024-1246
  148. 139 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1355468 Maintenance, Cleaning, and Inspection of Fuel Tanks including Removal, Relocation & Installation (Annual Contract - 1st of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. This contract consists of maintaining, cleaning, and inspecting multiple fuel tanks, as needed, to ensure clean fuel is dispensed to County fleet. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through December 31, 2025. Awarded to SP Petroleum Transporters, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00. 2024-1263
  149. 140 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-ES40199373 Administrative Vehicles: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of purchasing administrative vehicles from the competitively let SWC. This contract enables various departments in the County to complete daily tasks that require the use of these automobiles. Awarded to Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc. and Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,225,000.00. 2024-1303
  150. 141 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order No. 1360924 Budget Rental Agreement for Undercover Vehicles Contract with DeKalb County: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Police Services. This contract consists of the rental of vehicles utilized for special operations by Police Services. This request seeks to renew the rental agreement and increase funding through November 3, 2025. Awarded to Budget Car & Truck Rental of Atlanta. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $60,218.40. 2024-1325
  151. 142 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
  152. 143 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1258332 Soils & Materials Testing, Surveying Services and Structural Analysis (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Public Works -Transportation, Public Works - Roads & Drainage and Department of Waste Management (DWM). These contracts consist of providing geotechnical and geo-environmental evaluations for the engineering constructability and/or potential environmental risks of multiple sites through the County. This request is to increase funds for this contract for additional onsite engineering and construction management services for the County Courthouse Parking Deck Renovation Project. Awarded to: MATRIX Engineering Group, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $98,400.00. 2024-1386
  153. 144 Commission District(s): ALL CO-Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1283053 Purchase, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance & Repair of Propane Fuel Tanks (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. This contract consists of purchasing and delivering propane gas to propane tanks at various locations in the County. This request seeks to increase the contract term through June 30, 2025. Awarded to Blossman Gas Inc. of Georgia. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2024-1387
  154. 145 Commission District(s): ALL CO-Change Order No. 3 to Contract Nos.: 1280880, 1280705, 1280725, 1281594, 1280875, 1280727, 1280728, 1281062, 1280730, 1287534, 1280732, 1280878, 1280874, 1280877, 1280750, 1280897, 1280755, 1280769, 1281593, 1280774, 1280788, 1280790, 1281575, 1280793, 1280797, 1280798, 1281598, 1281063, 1281556, 1281069, 1281237, 1281162, 1281189, 1280881, 1280826, 1280837, 1281600, 1280838, 1281064, 1280839, 1280842, 1282743, 1280843, 1280867, 1280956, 1280955, 1280977, 1282382, 1280868, 1280869, 1280870, 1281068, 1280871, 1280872, 1281239 and 1280873 Repair of Equipment: All Automobiles, On-the-Road, Off-the-Road, Vehicles, Motorcycles, Trucks, Trailers & Motorized Equipment (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management (Fleet) and Fire Rescue Services (Fire). These contracts consist of providing vehicle & equipment repairs from qualified vendors and/or obtaining repairs to keep vehicles on the road and equipment operating in the field from qualified and/or manufacturer dealers when the required repair is beyond the capacity or expertise of Fleet management personnel. This request seeks to increase the contract term through June 30, 2025. Awarded to fifty-six (56) vendors (please see list below). CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2024-1390
  155. 146 Commission District(s): ALL CA-Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (CA) No. 10221-VAC Vac-Con Sewer Cleaner Truck: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (Stormwater). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let Sourcewell Cooperative agreement for two (2) Vac-Con sewer cleaner trucks. These trucks will be used to flush out storm drains throughout DeKalb County. Awarded to Adams Equipment Co., Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,247,672.00. 2024-1416
  156. 147 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
  157. 148 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. 1090364 State Legislative Lobbying Services: for use by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Commissioners (BOC). This contract consists of performing legislative lobbying services on the state level. This request is to increase contract funds and term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Dentons US, LLP. Amount Not To Exceed: $240,000.00. 2024-1430
  158. 149 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  159. 150 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1335341, 1335342, 1335468, and 1355409 and Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1335343 Pond Maintenance Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of cutting, cleaning, spraying and repair/maintenance of stormwater retention and detention ponds. This request seeks to increase the contract funds for all awarded contracts. Awarded to KSK Landscaping, Inc.; ASAP Landscape Management Group, LLC; Mariani Enterprises, LLC dba Ed Castro Landscape; Executive Realty Solutions, Inc.; and Phillips Lawncare & Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $4,300,000.00. 2024-1047
  160. 151 Commission District(s): All RES - Rescission of Invitation No. 23-101575 Traffic Signal Equipment (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). Consists of the purchase of traffic signal equipment. This request seeks to rescind the previous award made under Agenda Item No. 2024-0221 due to a discrepancy in the recommended award request. This request seeks to recommend award of Invitation No. 23-101575 Traffic Signal Equipment (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: Control Technologies, Inc.; Utilicom Supply, LLC; and Wavetronix, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2024-1210
  161. 152 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1217791 Fire Hydrant Replacements, Repair Parts, and Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK). This contract consists of providing repair and replacement services for fire hydrants and hydrant parts. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Georgia Hydrant Services, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,320,000.00. 2024-1285
  162. 153 Commission District(s): ALL EM - Seminole Landfill Odor Control (Emergency Purchase): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. Consists of the installation of temporary and permanent vegetative cover for the soil stabilization for odor mitigation. This request seeks to ratify emergency odor control mitigation measures performed at Seminole Road Landfill and subsequent brush cutting services. Awarded to Brown Management Services (BMS) Enterprises, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $192,750.00. 2024-1349
  163. 154 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1342309 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Tax Services (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of purchasing compressed natural gas fuel for the County’s Sanitation CNG trucks and monthly tax services. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided ninety (90) day contract term increase, effective September 1, 2024, and Purchase Order No. 5010263. Additionally, this request seeks to continue use of a previously approved sole source vendor along with a price increase. Lastly, this request seeks to increase contract funds and term through August 31, 2025. Awarded to: American Fueling Systems, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,005,000.00. 2024-1350
  164. 155 Commission District(s): All RES - Cooperative Agreement for Cleaning of Manholes, Sewer Lines, and Drains (Cobb County Water System Sealed Bid No. 22-6612): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of removal services and vacuuming of accumulated grit and materials within the wet wells of the clean water and wastewater treatment plants. This request seeks to rescind the previous award under Agenda Item No. 2024-0881 for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. This request also seeks to re-award under this revised award to correct a discrepancy in the previous award amount. Awarded to Wind River Environmental, LLC, dba Hamby’s Septic. Amount Not To Exceed: $400,000.00. 2024-1351
  165. 156 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1257867 Valves, Tapping Sleeves and Fire Hydrants (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of the purchase of valves, tapping sleeves and fire hydrants. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Ferguson Waterworks. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY 2024-1373
  166. 157 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos. 1321948 & 1321949 and Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1321944 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Repairs: for use by the Departments of Watershed Management (DWM), Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Facilities Management (FM), and Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). These contracts consist of providing road repair and maintenance services on various County roads. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to A&S Paving, Inc.; Greenway One, Inc.; and HEH Paving, Inc. Total Amount Not to Exceed: $3,960,501.00 2024-1382
  167. 158 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 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 nineteen (19) locations. This request seeks to increase funds, as well as revise and increase the scope of work for five (5) locations. Awarded to Russell Landscape. Amount Not to Exceed: $1,930,705.00. 2024-1400
  168. 159 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1281318 and Change Order No. 4 to 1281319 Sidewalks and Roadways (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Public Works - Transportation, Roads and Drainage (R&D), and Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). These contracts consist of sidewalks, drainage improvements, minor road improvements, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and curb and shoulder improvements. This request is to extend the contracts’ term through December 31, 2025 and seeks approval to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to: Autaco Development LLC and DAF Concrete Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,350,000.00. 2024-1402
  169. 160 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000013, Four Pedestrian Crossings with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (120 Days): for use by the Department of Public Works - Transportation. Consists of the construction of crosswalks with rectangular rapid flashing beacons on Central Drive, Indian Creek Way, Redan Road, and Briarlake Road. This request seeks to extend the contract term through March 31, 2025. Awarded to: NGT Group LLC. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2024-1425
  170. 161 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101672 Pump Repair Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract) for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of pump repair services for various wastewater treatment plants. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: Cole Technology, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $3,600,000.00. 2024-1426
  171. 162 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1299082 Start-up, Operation, and Maintenance of DeKalb County’s Renewable Fuels Facility (RFF) (Multi-Year): for use by the Department of Public Works-Sanitation. This revenue generated contract consists of the start-up, operation, maintenance, and conversion of renewable natural gas at the County’s RFF. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2034 and add provisions related to: construction milestones and liquidated damages, amend the provisions related to the anticipated revenue and termination to only allow for termination for cause, as well as authorization for the marketing and selling of existing equipment at the RFF, if authorized pursuant to a task order. Awarded to Conyers Renewable Power, LLC. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1452
  172. 163 Watershed Management
  173. 164 Commission District(s): All Approval and authorization to execute the updated Cooperative Technical Assistance Intergovernmental Cost Sharing Agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) 2024-1433
  174. II. Special Called Meeting
  175. 166 SPLOST Update
  176. A. Executive Session
  177. B. Other Matters