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October 22, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Manuel J. Maloof Auditorium

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Agenda — 120 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 1:49
  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 7:18
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 34:08
  6. 5 The purpose of public comment is to allow the public to voice county-related requests, concerns or opinions during the Commission meeting. Speakers will only have the opportunity for one public comment per meeting. Each speaker must complete a speaker card and present it to the clerk before the beginning of the public comment portion of the meeting. Cards turned in to the clerk from the time the general meeting is convened (generally 9 A.M.) and by the beginning of public comment portion generally following presentations on the agenda. The clerk will accept cards on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior to the clerk’s call for public comment, speakers who are residents of DeKalb County shall be allowed to speak before residents of other counties are allowed to speak. Once the public comment portion of the meeting begins, speaker cards will no longer be accepted. Speakers will be allowed to speak for three minutes each and public comment shall not exceed 30 minutes in length.
  7. 6 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 ▶ jump to 61:54
  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 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  11. 9 Cymeve Garret- 5390 Cherry Wood Drive Stone Mountain Georgia 30083, Star McKenzie- 1240 Robinwood Road Decatur Georgia 30033, Kay Park- 5005 Buford Highway Georgia 30340, Katherine Maddox- 616 McDonald Street Southeast Atlanta Georgia 30312, David Wheaton- 6423 Ivey Terrace Drive Mableton Georgia 30126, Jan Dunaway- 4672 Fellswood Drive Stone Mountain Georgia 30083, Stephen Binney- 1083 Seville Drive Clarkston Georgia 30021, Charles Bailey-Musgray- 3329 York Place Decatur Georgia 30032
  12. 10 Planning & Sustainability
  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. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 66:23
  14. 12 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 2 Super District 6 Application of Fariz Morani for a Special Land Use Permit ( SLUP) to operate a drive through coffee shop within C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district and within a Town Center (TC) Activity Center, at 3823 North Druid Hills Road. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 68:12
  15. 13 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
  16. E. APPEALS
  17. 15 NONE
  18. F. APPOINTMENTS
  19. 17 Chief Executive Office
  20. 18 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appointment to the DeKalb County Board of Health - Ms. Shatrina Cosby. 2024-1262 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 69:49
  21. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  22. 20 Airport
  23. 21 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Kenan Loomis. There is no cost to the County. 2024-1214 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 70:32
  24. 22 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Stephen Snowdy. There is no cost to the County. 2024-1252 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:10
  25. 23 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Michael Reidenbach. There is no cost to the County. 2024-1253 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:46
  26. 24 Board of Commissioners
  27. 25 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes for the October 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2024-1281 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:50
  28. 26 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  29. 27 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Allocation of $55,000 from the 2024 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation Funding to the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc for Program Support for the DeKalb County Youth Explorers 2024-1274 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 72:27
  30. 28 Commission District(s): District 2 Allocation of $5,000 from the 2024 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation Funding to Peachtree Creek Greenway for an Economic Impact Study 2024-1275 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 72:48
  31. 29 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Allocation of $3,000 from the 2024 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation Funding to Park Pride for the 2025 Parks and Greenspace Conference 2024-1276 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 72:53
  32. 30 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appropriation of District 2 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Tranche II Grant Funding in the Amount of $30,000 to Stride Ahead, Inc at Little Creek Horse Farm for Equine Therapy Services 2024-1280 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:01
  33. 31 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  34. 32 Commission District(s): District 4 Rescind agenda item 2023-0512 allocation in the amount of $15,000.00 from District 4 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) tranche I from POETA account #106388. 63230.521209.10.4. 602778 to BeSome One, Inc. to provide resources, life skill education and training through the game of chess to Wade Walker YMCA youth impacted by COVID 19 Pandemic. 2024-1226 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:03
  35. 33 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  36. 34 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners- District 5 An item to allocate an amount not to exceed $10,000 for expenses associated with the John Evans Legacy Park Dedication from the District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Account 2024-1293 ▶ jump to 73:42
  37. 35 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  38. 36 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Appropriate $10,000.00 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb to Support September to December 2024 Youth Mentoring Programs and Initiatives 2024-1218 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:13
  39. 37 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve an Allocation of an Aount not to exceed $6,200.00 to Claratel Behavioral Health for Architectural Site Analysis and Preliminary Designs for Glenfair Permanent Supportive Housing at 2002 Glenfair and 3892 Glenwood Downs Lane 30035 2024-1219 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:15
  40. 37 Commission District(s): Board of Commissioners- District 5 An item to allocate an amount not to exceed $10,000 for expenses associated with the John Evans Legacy Park Dedication from the District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Account 2024-1293 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 79:09
  41. 38 Commission District(s): District 2 and District 6 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $4,350.00 From the 2024 District 6 Reserve for Appropriation Account to Legacy Parking Company for A Parking Study in Emory Village, DeKalb County 2024-1220 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:50
  42. 39 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Appropriate $10,000 from the 2024 District 6 Reserves for Appropriations to Farmer D. Consulting to extend the existing contract for the DeKalb Village Conservation Districts Phase III - Part 1 Study 2024-1221 ▶ jump to 76:42
  43. 40 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Rescind 2024-0467 Which Approved a District 6 Youth Reserve for Appropriations of $10,500 to the Salvation Army Boys & Girls of Greater Atlanta to Support Jellybean Production’s 2024 “Arts In the Neighborhood” Program 2024-1222 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 76:44
  44. 41 Commission District(s): District 1 and District 6 To Appropriate $5,000 from the 2024 Super District 6 Reserves for Appropriations to Assist with Funding for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Economic Impact Study 2024-1251 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 76:45
  45. 42 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  46. 42 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Appropriate $10,000 from the 2024 District 6 Reserves for Appropriations to Farmer D. Consulting to extend the existing contract for the DeKalb Village Conservation Districts Phase III - Part 1 Study 2024-1221 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 80:17
  47. 43 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of October 1, 2024. 2024-1245 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 77:55
  48. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  49. 45 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  50. 46 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
  51. 47 Chief Executive Office
  52. 47 Walk-on
  53. 48 Commission District(s): Commission District(s): All Reallocation of Funding from American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Appropriate Funding from FY24 Operating Budget 2024-1333 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 103:20
  54. 49 Facilities Management
  55. 49 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 83:40
  56. 50 Commission District(s): ALL Approval and Authorization to Accept and Approve the Georgia Power Electric Transportation Make Ready Program Customer Proposal Acceptance Letter 2024-1186 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:09
  57. 51 Finance
  58. 51 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 85:40
  59. 52 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 111:15
  60. 53 Fire & Rescue
  61. 53 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101673 Stormwater Drainage Infrastructure System Repair for Public Works - American Rescue Plan Act Projects (Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). Consists of providing storm drainage construction services. Recommend award to all bidders who are responsive and responsible: Kemi Construction, Inc., Jewel of the South, Inc., and GS Construction, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $7,500,000.00. 2024-1359 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 101:10
  62. 54 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2024-1225 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 113:16
  63. 55 Commission District(s): All Usage of SPLOST I Funds in Category 2A, Replace Existing Fire Station(s) and Construct New Fire Station(s) and Related Capital Equipment for Installation of Security Cameras at all 26 Existing Fire Stations 2024-1230 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 114:00
  64. 56 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Acquisition of 6.825 acres at 4242 Eastside Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30034, DeKalb Parcel Id Nos. 15 126 09 001 and 15 126 09 002. 2024-1304 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 115:57
  65. 56 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 102:35
  66. 57 Police Services
  67. 58 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Add an Additional Vehicle (15-Passenger Van) to the Police Department Fleet - $60,000. 2024-1223 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 116:40
  68. 59 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve the Advertising and Marketing Agreement with AT&T Service, Inc. 2024-1224 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 117:32
  69. 60 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  70. 61 Commission District(s): ALL Stormwater Master Plan 2024-1284 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 118:13
  71. 62 Purchasing & Contracting
  72. 63 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  73. 64 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1296637 First Responder State-Specific Policy and Training Support Solution Services (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of the purchase of first responders’ policy specific, training and wellness, support solutions hosted application service, and maintenance service. This request seeks approval to continue utilizing the software as a service (SaaS) via a five-year service agreement through July 31, 2030. Awarded to: Lexipol, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $193,660.86. 2024-1159 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 118:23
  74. 65 Commission District(s): All RA - Ratification of Purchase of Pre-Employment Background Investigations (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Human Resources & Merit System (HRMS). Consists of pre-employment background investigation and I-9 verification services. This request seeks to ratify the sole source purchase during the period of June 7, 2023 - September 30, 2024. Awarded to HireRight, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $800,000.00. 2024-1211 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:30
  75. 66 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  76. 67 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1313776 Inspection and Maintenance of Fire Suppression System (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal Option of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of providing equipment inspection and repair services for the County’s existing fire suppression systems. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided thirty (30) day contract term increase effective as of October 1, 2024. This request also seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through October 31, 2025. Awarded to VSC Fire & Security, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $100,000.00. 2024-1173 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:43
  77. 68 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1196142, Snack and Vending Machine Services (Multiyear)[Revenue Generating]: for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). Consists of providing snack and vending machine services to various County facilities. This request seeks to extend the contract term through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: A-Action Janitorial Services dba A-Action Vending. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2024-1177 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:05
  78. 69 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1315556 NICE Justice SaaS Solutions (Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Contract No. RP07-20): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let HGAC contract for the implementation and support of the District Attorney’s Office and Police Department (DA/PD) case management system and data sharing for the County. This request seeks to increase contract funds. Awarded to NICE Systems, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,745,430.00. 2024-1182 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:16
  79. 70 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 12 to Contract No. 1147259 Elevator, Escalator and Walkway Maintenance and Modernization Services and Related Solutions (Omnia Partners Contract No. EV2516) for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of purchasing off the OMNIA Partners Contract No. EV2516 for monthly preventative maintenance, inspections, testing and modernization of the County’s elevators and associated equipment. This request seeks to extend the contract term and increase funding for monthly maintenance, emergent and unexpected repairs and inspections through November 30, 2025. Awarded to: KONE, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $805,609.39. 2024-1183 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:21
  80. 71 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1270264 Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection of Overhead Doors and Gates (Annual Contract - 3rd Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Fire Rescue Services (FR), and Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing maintenance, repair, and inspection of County overhead doors and gates. This request is to exercise the 3rd renewal option through December 31, 2025. Awarded to: D.H. Pace Company, Inc., dba Overhead Door Company of Atlanta. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,050,000.00. 2024-1192 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:22
  81. 72 Commission District(s): ALL SWC-Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-001-SPD0000183-0002 Police Pursuit and Special Service Vehicles: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. These units will be used by all law enforcement departments and emergency responders. This request consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC for various police pursuit and special service vehicles. This contract enables law enforcement and emergency responders to complete daily tasks that require the use of these automobiles. Awarded to Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,996,000.00. 2024-1209 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:04
  82. 73 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  83. 74 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 128:15
  84. 75 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 ▶ jump to 130:08
  85. 76 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 130:11
  86. 77 Commission District(s): 3, 4 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1343881, GA - Statewide Georgia Area - General Construction (Sourcewell Contract No. GA-ST04-040820-BDG): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let Sourcewell contract for indefinite quantity construction contract services. This request is to increase the contract scope and funds. This request will provide improvements at Fork Creek, Needham, Belvedere, Cedar and Gresham Parks. Amount Not To Exceed: $4,570,482.40. 2024-1190 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 132:37
  87. 78 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  88. 79 Commission District(s): All CA - 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. Awarded to Wind River Environmental, LLC, dba Hamby’s Septic. Amount Not To Exceed: $250,000.00. 2024-0881 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:51
  89. 80 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract Nos. 1220544, 1220549, and 1220262 Stormwater Pipe Repair Using Chemical Liners (Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works -Roads & Drainage (R&D). These contracts consist of relining the storm drainage system using chemical liners on County easements and rights-of-way. This request is to increase the contract amounts and contract terms through December 31, 2025. Awarded to Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR) dba IPR Southeast, LLC, Inliner Solutions, LLC, and Metals & Materials Engineers, LLC. Total Amount Not to Exceed: $179,300.49. 2024-0947 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:33
  90. 81 Commission District(s): All RES - Rescission of Awards under RFP No. 22-500627 Catch Basin Cleaning Services (Annual Contract with Three (3) Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). Consists of providing cleaning services for catch basins and associated storm water systems. This request seeks to rescind the award to EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc., Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc. and Pateco Services, LLC. 2024-1016 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 141:28
  91. 82 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1272495 Sanitary Sewer Chemical Root Control (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of treating portions of the County’s gravity sewer system with a chemical root control herbicide. This request is to increase the contract amount. Awarded to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $3,950,000.00. 2024-1052 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 142:46
  92. 83 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 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 ratify a previously provided sixty (60) day contract term increase through October 31, 2024. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2024. Awarded to HEH Paving, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1058 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 142:58
  93. 84 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1258006 for Stormwater Master Plan: for use by Public-Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D. This contract consists of providing stormwater master planning services for DeKalb County. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025, and to add certified LSBE - DeKalb vendor, Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc., as a sub-contractor to the contract. Awarded to Arcadis US, Inc. CONTRACT TERM EXTENSION ONLY. 2024-1059 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:55
  94. 85 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1269771 Guardrail Repair and Installation (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing repair and installation of guardrails. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided thirty-one (31) day contract term increase. This request also seeks to increase the contract term through September 30, 2025, and transfer funds in the amount of $200,000.00 from Contract No. 1266958 to Contract No. 1269771. Awarded to Gracie Gray Contractors, Inc. FUNDS TRANSFER ONLY. 2024-1062 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:21
  95. 86 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101659 2024 LMIG Road Resurfacing Projects for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). Consists of resurfacing DeKalb County roads. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $20,821,478.20. 2024-1069 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 147:36
  96. 87 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1266062 Salt (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management and Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of the purchase of salt. This request seeks to increase the contract term through October 31, 2025. Awarded to F.M. Shelton, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1097 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 147:47
  97. 88 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1266921 and 1266919 Traffic Calming Maintenance (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). These contracts consist of construction, installation, and maintenance of traffic calming solutions. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funding through April 30, 2026. Awarded to HEH Paving, Inc. and DAF Concrete, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $800,000.00. 2024-1123 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 148:28
  98. 89 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1323051 SPLOST Phase II Resurfacing Project (Area A) (365 Days): for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing SPLOST (Phase II - Area A) road resurfacing to various roads located in DeKalb County. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided sixty (60) day contract term increase effective as of September 1, 2024 and increase the contract term through November 30, 2024. Awarded to E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. CONTRACT TERM INCREASE ONLY. 2024-1172 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:21
  99. 90 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos. 1296038 and 1296180: Ferric Chloride, Liquid Oxygen, & Various Chemicals (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of providing chemicals to treat drinking water for DeKalb County residents. This request seeks to ratify Purchase Order No. 5006566 and increase the contract funds. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,600,000.00. 2024-1178 Approved Pass
  100. 91 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1326920 Equipment Rentals and Related Products and Services (OMNIA Partners Contract No. 201900319): for use by the Department of Public Work- Sanitation. This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let OMNIA Partners contract to lease four (4) 11-yard rear loader trucks for 26 weeks; four (4) 25-yard rear loader trucks for 52 weeks; and eight (8) 25-yard rear loaders for 12 months. This request seeks to purchase four (4) rear loader trucks at the end of the rental lease. Awarded to Big Truck Rental. Amount Not To Exceed: $860,000.00 2024-1191 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 152:32
  101. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  102. 93 Board of Commissioners
  103. 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 153:14
  104. 95 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  105. 96 Commission District(s): Districts 1, 2, and 6 A Resolution Supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Buford Highway in DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-1139 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 156:46
  106. 97 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  107. 98 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Police Civilian Review Board in DeKalb County, GA to Review and Investigating Certain Complaints Against the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) and its Employees. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 160:46
  108. 99 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 163:02
  109. 100 Commission District(s): All DeKalb County Commission Districts A Resolution to Create a “Sustainability Fund” to Support Mitigating Climate Change, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Reaching Clean Energy Goals, Improving Resiliency in Our Neighborhoods and County Facilities, and Creating Local, Green Jobs 2024-1007 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 164:51
  110. 101 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  111. 102 Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution to Address Eliminating Blight Caused by Unattended Donation Boxes. 2024-0347 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 168:21
  112. 103 Public Works - Transportation
  113. 104 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 169:19
  114. 105 Purchasing & Contracting
  115. 106 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  116. 107 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) 99999-SPD-SPD0000172-006 Integrated Security and Surveillance Products and Services: for use by the Departments of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Police Services (PS), and Animal Services & Enforcement. This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC to purchase security cameras for the Redan Recreation Center, South Precinct, and DeKalb Animal Shelter. Awarded to Convergint Technologies, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $128,476.70 2024-1075 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 170:41
  117. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD ▶ jump to 170:54
  118. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 171:05
  119. 110 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  120. 111 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.