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September 10, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Manuel J. Maloof Auditorium

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  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 0:57
  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 9:16
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 20:14
  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. 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.
  7. 6 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 53:31
  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 Finance - Risk Management
  11. 10 Commission District(s): All Home Rule Ordinance to amend the Pension Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, 1962 Ga. Laws 3088, as amended, to provide for an increase in monthly pension benefit amount to specified eligible retirees, joint annuitants and beneficiaries. 2024-0506 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 60:32
  12. 11 Public Works - Transportation
  13. 12 Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Radcliffe Boulevard between Radcliffe Court and Lehigh Boulevard. No Cost to County. 2024-1003 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 70:03
  14. E. APPEALS
  15. 14 NONE
  16. F. APPOINTMENTS
  17. 16 Chief Executive Office
  18. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Development Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Kevin Gooch. Reappointment to the Private Hospital Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Kevin Gooch. Reappointment to the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority - Mr. Kevin Gooch. 2024-0844 Approved ▶ jump to 71:37
  19. 18 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts ​​Reappointment to the Development Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Andrew Greenberg. ​Reappointment to the Private Hospital Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Andrew Greenberg. ​Reappointment to the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority - Mr. Andrew Greenberg. 2024-0846
  20. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  21. 20 Airport
  22. 20 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Development Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Kevin Gooch. Reappointment to the Private Hospital Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Kevin Gooch. Reappointment to the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority - Mr. Kevin Gooch. 2024-0844 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:53
  23. 21 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Lease Amendment No. 2 to Contract 531981 with Flightway One, LLC. There is no cost to the County. 2024-1044 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:16
  24. 21 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts ​​Reappointment to the Development Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Andrew Greenberg. ​Reappointment to the Private Hospital Authority of DeKalb County - Mr. Andrew Greenberg. ​Reappointment to the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority - Mr. Andrew Greenberg. 2024-0846 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:02
  25. 22 Board of Commissioners
  26. 23 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes for the August 29, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2024-1021 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:45
  27. 24 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  28. 25 Commission District(s): All To Appropriate $20,000 from the 2024 District 6 Youth Reserve for Appropriation for the Fruitful Community Foundation’s Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Programs 2024-1103 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:59
  29. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Rescind 2023-0902 To Approve a District 6 American Rescue Plan Funding of $100,000 from D6 ARP Tranche 2 to Establish a DeKalb County Eviction Defense Fund to Assist Qualified Residents with Legal Representation 2024-1105 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 75:52
  30. 27 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  31. 28 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of August 27, 2024 2024-1081 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 76:51
  32. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  33. 30 Airport
  34. 31 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Consent to Sublease under Contract No. 500676 (formerly No. 79-1971) with Epps Air Service, LLC dba Aero Center Epps Atlanta, LLC (formerly Epps Air Service, Inc.) to SkyTech, Inc. in Accordance with Section 27 of the Lease Agreement. There is no cost to the County 2024-1048 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:08
  35. 32 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
  36. 32 Walk-on Items
  37. 33 Commission District(s): All Districts Renewal Funding for the DeKalb County Police Department Mobile Crisis Team 2024-1116 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:58
  38. 34 Purchasing & Contracting
  39. 34 Commission District(s): 4 & 6 DeKalb County’s objection to the proposed annexation of two parcels in unincorporated DeKalb County into the City of Avondale Estates pursuant to annexation via the one hundred percent (100%) method. 2024-1147 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 79:54
  40. 35 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  41. 36 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1271176 Motor & Aviation Fuels & Related Services (Omnia Partners Cooperative Agreement No. 53315): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management and the Department of Facilities Management (FM). This contract seeks to purchase from the competitively let Omnia Partners Cooperative Agreement for the purchase of red dyed diesel fuel used to fuel off-road County equipment. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through October 31, 2025. Awarded to Mansfield Oil Co. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,025,000.00. 2024-0989 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:06
  42. 37 Commission District(s): ALL SS - Support and Maintenance for Symphony Noise and Operations Monitoring System (NOMS) at DeKalb Peachtree Airport (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of a five-year agreement for support and maintenance of the Airport’s NOMS system. Awarded to PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $602,171.00. 2024-0995 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:01
  43. 38 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  44. 39 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1252006 and 1252055 Diving Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of diving services for the removal of blockages that inhibit proper flow of water in various raw water pump stations. This request seeks to increase the contract term through December 31, 2025 for both contracts and increase contract funds for Contract No. 1252006. Awarded to Underwater Construction Corporation and Zion Marine, Inc. Total Amount Not to Exceed: $80,000.00 2024-0461 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:14
  45. 40 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1350451 Traffic Paint (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing traffic paint. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through October 31, 2025. Awarded to Allstates Coatings, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $130,000.00. 2024-0978 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 87:16
  46. 41 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101632 Sewer Rods and Accessories (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract) for use by The Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the purchase of sewer rods and accessories. Recommend award to the sole bidder who is responsive and responsible: F.M. Shelton, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,350,000.00. 2024-0994 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 87:51
  47. 42 Watershed Management
  48. 43 Commission District(s): 4 & 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Company with a contribution of $338,500. 2024-1057 Approved ▶ jump to 88:28
  49. 44 Commission District(s): District 3, Super District 6 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Company with a contribution of $70,000.00. 2024-1064 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 88:51
  50. 45 Commission District(s): Districts 4 & 6 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Company with a contribution of $145,500. 2024-1065 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 89:23
  51. 46 Commission District(s): Districts 5 and 7 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Company with a contribution of $71,000. 2024-1066 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 89:43
  52. 47 Commission District(s): District 3 / Super District 6 Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc. with a contribution of $124,000. 2024-1068 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 90:44
  53. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  54. 49 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  55. 50 Commission District(s): All Districts To Request the Department of Planning and Sustainability Staff to Explore the Feasibility of Adopting Standard Dumpster Requirements for Apartment Complexes and Multi-Family Units Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:03
  56. 51 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  57. 52 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend the Board of Commissioners Standing Procedural Rules 2024-0842 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 92:44
  58. 53 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0935 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 93:45
  59. 54 Chief Executive Office
  60. 55 Commission District(s): All Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget; Approve SPLOST II Funds for Various CIP Projects 2024-1071 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 94:35
  61. 56 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  62. 57 Commission District(s): All Districts GEFA Stormwater Loan 2024-0987 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 95:50
  63. 58 Purchasing & Contracting
  64. 59 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  65. 60 Commission District(s): ALL RFP - Request for Proposals No. 23-500649 Uniformed Security Guard Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS) to be Utilized by all County Departments. Consists of Providing Armed and/or Unarmed Security Guard Services at Various County Facilities. Recommend Award to the Highest Scoring Proposer: Pinnacle Security Inc. dba Paradigm Security Services. Amount Not To Exceed: $27,046,547.31 2024-0233 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 97:27
  66. 61 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  67. 62 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1351964 Family Function Therapy (FFT) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST) (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Juvenile Court. This contract consists of therapeutic services for Juvenile Court Programs. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through October 31, 2025. Awarded to: Evidence-Based Associates. Amount Not To Exceed: $383,700.00. 2024-0458 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:33
  68. 63 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  69. 64 Commission District(s): 1,3,6,7 SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-S20200901-00023 Indefinite Quantity Construction (ezIQC®) Services: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of piggybacking off the competitively let SWC for small to medium sized construction projects. This request is for miscellaneous repairs and repainting of three potable water ground storage tanks and one elevated water storage tank located at four locations inside the County. Awarded to Lichty Commercial Construction, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,668,230.45. 2024-0289 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 99:54
  70. 65 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 24-101653 ADA Compliance and Safety Inspections (Multiyear with 2 Options To Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Consists of compliance inspections and ADA transition plan preparation. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $125,000.00. 2024-0892 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:01
  71. 66 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1359735 and 1360830 Tree Cutting and Removal Services for RPCA (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of tree cutting and removal services for County-owned facilities. This request seeks to increase the contract funds. This request also seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Awarded to: One Two, Tree and Sesmas Tree Service, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $100,000.00 2024-0909 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 101:00
  72. 67 Commission District(s): 3,4,6 & 7 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1351398 Court Construction and Maintenance (Cobb County Sealed Bid No. 22-6663) [Cooperative Agreement]: for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let Cobb County contract for as needed court construction and maintenance. This request seeks to increase the contract scope of work and funds. This request will assist in basketball and tennis court improvements at NH Scott Park, DeKalb Memorial Park, and Wade Walker Park. Awarded to: Signature Tennis Courts, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $545,780.00. 2024-0952 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:25
  73. 68 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  74. 69 Commission District(s): All LB - 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. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: Control Technologies, Inc.; Utilicom Supply, LLC; and Wavetronix, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $900,000.00. 2024-0221 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:37
  75. 70 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 CO - Change Order No. 17 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 funding to allow for the completion of six (6) proposed changes. Awarded to Archer Western Construction, LLC. Amount not to exceed $509,486.83. 2024-0735 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:33
  76. 71 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1264488 Hauling Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM) and Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing hauling services. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through April 30, 2026. Awarded to Brown Management Services Enterprises, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2024-0830 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:39
  77. 72 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1338740 Catch Basin Cleaning Services (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 3 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing cleaning services for associated storm water systems in DeKalb County. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through January 31, 2026. Awarded to Metals and Materials, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $850,000.00. 2024-0907 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:14
  78. 73 Commission District(s): All SS - Repair Parts and Services for HVAC Systems by Trane Company (Sole Source): for the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing repair services inclusive of parts and labor for repair of HVAC systems at Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant, Snapfinger Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Pole Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant. This request seeks to establish a three-year agreement. Awarded to Trane Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $900,000.00. 2024-0918 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 107:02
  79. 74 Commission District(s): All RES - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1223623 HDPE Pipe Liners (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D). This contract consists of providing High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe liners. This request seeks to rescind the previously awarded Change Order No. 2 and re-award a revised request to increase contract funds and term through April 30, 2025. Awarded to Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00. 2024-0924 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 107:48
  80. 75 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101643 Supply, Installation & Removal of Traffic Signs (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D). Consists of the supply, installation, and removal of traffic signs. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: NGT Group, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,500,000.00. 2024-0951 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:30
  81. 76 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 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 thirteen GDOT gateway/ramp locations. This contract also consists of landscaping enhancement, maintenance, and litter/debris removal services at two (2) median locations. This request seeks to increase funds and revise and increase the scope of work for four (4) locations. Awarded to Russell Landscape. Amount Not to Exceed: $216,000.00. 2024-0972 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:29
  82. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  83. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  84. 79 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  85. 80 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.