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August 27, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

Manuel J. Maloof Auditorium

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Agenda — 126 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL ▶ jump to 1:24
  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 5:53
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 14:36
  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 57:37
  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 to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 64:57
  12. 11 Planning & Sustainability
  13. 12 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07 Application of MBA Productions, LLC c/o Giacoma, Roberts, & Daughdrill, LLC for a Major Modification of zoning conditions pursuant to CZ-00069 to allow music recording and photography studios in the O-I (Office-Institutional) zoning district, at 6020, 6038, and 6048 Paul Road. 2024-0367 Read Into The Record by Commissioner Pass ▶ jump to 97:29
  14. 13 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 07 Application of Ekwy Love for a Special Land Use Permit (Slup) to Allow an In-Home Child Day Care for Up to Six (6) in the RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) Zoning District, At 498 Crestwood Court. 2024-0628 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 103:14
  15. 14 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06 Application of Fifth Third Bank c/o Dillard Sellers for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a drive through for a bank in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 2933 North Druid Hills Road. 2024-0632 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 111:23
  16. 15 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment relating to electric vehicle charging stations, and for other purposes. The text amendment is county wide.. 2024-0652 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 114:42
  17. 16 Public Works - Transportation
  18. 17 Commission District(s): 5 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Marsh Rabbit Bend intersecting with Galleon Crossing at both ends. No Cost to County. 2024-0948 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 118:04
  19. 18 “DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
  20. 18 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06 Application of Fifth Third Bank c/o Dillard Sellers for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a drive through for a bank in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 2933 North Druid Hills Road. 2024-0632 Reconsidered Pass ▶ jump to 189:46
  21. 19 Planning & Sustainability
  22. 19 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06 Application of Fifth Third Bank c/o Dillard Sellers for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a drive through for a bank in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 2933 North Druid Hills Road. 2024-0632 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 190:41
  23. 20 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 3 Super District 6 Application of Brad Noble with Metro Capital Investment, LLC for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) for a self-storage facility in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district, at 2020 & 2030 Moreland Avenue; and, 1022 & 1032 Hillcrest Drive. 2024-0109 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 120:09
  24. E. APPEALS
  25. 22 Planning and Sustainability
  26. 23 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06 Appeal of a Decision of the Historic Preservation Commission at 1384 Emory Road Petition No.: 2024-0917 Proposed Use: Appeal a decision of the Historic Preservation Commission. Location: 1384 Emory Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, in the Druid Hills Historic District. Parcel No.: 18 054 11 015 2024-0917 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 122:53
  27. F. APPOINTMENTS
  28. 25 Chief Executive Office
  29. 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the Development Authority of DeKalb County - Ms. Rebekah Coblentz. Reappointment to the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority - Ms. Rebekah Coblentz. Reappointment to the Private Hospital Authority - Ms. Rebekah Coblentz. 2024-0847 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:18
  30. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  31. 28 Board of Commissioners - District 1
  32. 29 Commission District(s): District 1 Transfer the Appropriations of $100,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Funds Assigned to Account 105744.63258.521209.01.01.602479 Reserved for District 1 to DeKalb County Community Development to Provide Homeless Support Services for District 1. 2024-1042 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:20
  33. 30 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  34. 31 Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $49,403.78 from District 2 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Tranche II Funding for Margaret Harris School to Provide Enhancements for Multi-Sensory Room, Technology for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, and Technology for Student Academics 2024-1067 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:41
  35. 32 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  36. 33 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate from District 4 2024 Reserve for Appropriation $25,000 to Good Hands Handyman non-profit for the purchase and installation of portable HVAC heating and cooling units for eligible DeKalb County seniors. 2024-1022 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:26
  37. 34 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocation of $30k of District 4 Pleasantdale Park Land Proceed funds to Friends Group of John’s Homestead Park to remove invasive plants and replace with native plants along the streambanks, shorelines, and riparian buffers to restore wildlife habitat, improve biodiversity and enhance ecosystem health. 2024-1023 ▶ jump to 47:00
  38. 35 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $25,000.00 of District 4 2024 Youth Prevention discretionary funds to Atlanta Youth Soccer for training, transportation, meals, and college recruitment events. 2024-1024 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:11
  39. 36 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $22,142.85 of District 4 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Tranche II 10638810.4-602778 $22,142.84 to Safe America Foundation for programs, services and resources for individuals impacted by COVID Pandemic. 2024-1036 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:31
  40. 37 Board of Commissioners - District 5
  41. 38 Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to Allocate $5,000 of Youth Violence Prevention Funds Reserved For Appropriation by District 5 to the DeKalb Juvenile Justice Council 2024-1063 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:04
  42. 39 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  43. 39 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocation of $30k of District 4 Pleasantdale Park Land Proceed funds to Friends Group of John’s Homestead Park to remove invasive plants and replace with native plants along the streambanks, shorelines, and riparian buffers to restore wildlife habitat, improve biodiversity and enhance ecosystem health. 2024-1023 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 53:33
  44. 40 Commission District(s): Commission Super District 6 To Transfer $128,089.15 from the District 6 Reserve for Appropriation to the District 6 Operating Budget for Other Professional DeKalb Green New Deal and Environmental Justice Community Programs. Projects, and Initiatives 2024-1006 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:23
  45. 41 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 ▶ jump to 48:59
  46. 42 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 ▶ jump to 49:40
  47. 43 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and CEO
  48. 44 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of August 13, 2024 2024-1020 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:08
  49. 45 Community Development
  50. 46 Commission District(s): District 4 and 6 Acceptance of $1,500,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Memorial Drive Corridor Branding Project 2024-0954 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:13
  51. 46 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 54:34
  52. 47 Human Services
  53. 47 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 55:26
  54. 48 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission in the cumulative amount of $229,558.00 for Transportation - at a cost to the County of $57,384.50 2024-0990 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:15
  55. 49 Juvenile Court
  56. 50 Commission District(s): All Districts Approval​ to Accept the FY25 Grant Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Juvenile Incentive Grant for Juvenile Court’s Commitment Alternative Program (CAP) in the amount of $486,370. 2024-1011 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:42
  57. 51 Medical Examiner
  58. 52 Commission District(s): All Districts Acceptance of Grant Funds in the Amount of $24,780 from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), through the Georgia Department of Public Health (GA-DPH) for the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office (DCMEO). 2024-0953 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 51:14
  59. 53 Police Services
  60. 54 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts FY22 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN): Community Policing Microgrant Program, $14,670.00 2024-0997 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:56
  61. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  62. 56 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  63. 57 Commission District(s): DeKalb Super District 6 To Approve An Allocation In an Amount Up To $50,000.00 Split From the 2024 District 6 Reserve for Appropriation to FUSE Corps. (“FUSE”) to Continue the Analysis/Study Associated with DeKalb Environmental Justice Initiatives That Will Include Recommendations, Policies and Plans, On Climate Initiatives, Including, but Not Limited to, Energy Efficiency, Electrification and County-Wide Composting Services, and Assistance with Identifying Federal Funding Opportunities to Execute Sustainability Projects that Best Serve and Improve DeKalb County. 2024-1005 ▶ jump to 53:46
  64. 58 Chief Executive Office
  65. 59 Commission District(s): All Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget; Approve SPLOST II Funds for Various CIP Projects 2024-1071 Normal Course ▶ jump to 126:46
  66. 60 Purchasing & Contracting
  67. 61 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  68. 62 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 Pass ▶ jump to 128:29
  69. 62 Commission District(s): DeKalb Super District 6 To Approve An Allocation In an Amount Up To $50,000.00 Split From the 2024 District 6 Reserve for Appropriation to FUSE Corps. (“FUSE”) to Continue the Analysis/Study Associated with DeKalb Environmental Justice Initiatives That Will Include Recommendations, Policies and Plans, On Climate Initiatives, Including, but Not Limited to, Energy Efficiency, Electrification and County-Wide Composting Services, and Assistance with Identifying Federal Funding Opportunities to Execute Sustainability Projects that Best Serve and Improve DeKalb County. 2024-1005 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 126:19
  70. 63 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) 99999-SPD-SPD0000161-0009 End-User Computing (PC Hardware, Virtual Reality, Peripherals and Accessories, Services and Related Equipment): for use by Police Services (PS), The Marshal’s Office, and Fire Rescue (FR). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let SWC for the purchase of laptops, docking stations, service package bundles, and accessories. Awarded to Panasonic Connect North America, division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. Amount Not To Exceed: $556,292.38. 2024-0816 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 129:56
  71. 64 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1218886 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Purchase, Repair, & Maintenance (Annual Contract with 4 Options To Renew): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue Services (FR). This contract consists of the purchase, repair, maintenance, and management of the County’s SCBA equipment. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through March 31, 2025. Awarded to: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES). Amount Not To Exceed: $100,000.00. 2024-0817 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 130:04
  72. 65 Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500668 Public Safety Psychological & Behavioral Health Program (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR). Consists of providing a comprehensive psychological & behavioral health program for first responders within DeKalb County. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Moore to Life Counseling and Consulting. Amount Not To Exceed: $175,160.00. 2024-0870 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:46
  73. 66 Commission District(s): ALL SS - Stryker Medical Division (Sole Source): for use by Fire Rescue (FR). Consists of purchasing proprietary LIFEPAK and LUCAS emergency medical equipment and maintenance to outfit five (5) new ambulances. Awarded to: Stryker Sales Corporation. Amount Not To Exceed: $653,536.50. 2024-0874 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:47
  74. 67 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1342927 Decals for County Vehicles (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Police Services (PS) and Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of providing the production and installation of vinyl decals for County vehicles. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through July 31, 2025. This request also seeks to ratify a previously provided forty-five (45) day contract term increase, effective as of August 1, 2024. Awarded to AKO Signs, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $157,500.00. 2024-0904 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:38
  75. 68 Commission District(s): All CA - Cooperative Agreement for Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services (The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta (AHA) Contract No. 2024-0016001): for use by the Department of Human Resources & Merit System (HRMS). This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let AHA contract for pre-employment background investigation services. Awarded to HR TruCheck, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $250,000.00. 2024-0908 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 133:51
  76. 69 Commission District(s): All RA - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1082514 Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing Services (Annual Contract with 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Human Resources and Merit System (HRMS). This contract consists of providing post-offer pre-employment and fitness for duty physicals to candidates for employment and/or employees. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided increase in contract funds and six (6) month contract term increase, effective January 1, 2024. Awarded to Caduceus USA Medical Services, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00 2024-0919 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:46
  77. 70 Commission District(s): ALL CO1 - Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1373878 Cloud Based Software - Form Builder: for use by Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of the purchase of a cloud-based software for the creation of departmental forms that includes training and support for Fire Rescue employees. This request seeks to ratify a forty-five (45) day contract term increase, effective August 1, 2024. This request also seeks to increase contract funds and contract term through July 25, 2028 to establish a multiyear software subscription service. Awarded to: GovOS Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $165,000.00. 2024-0956 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 136:00
  78. 71 Commission District(s): ALL RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500672, Promotional, Selection and Testing Services (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Police Services. Consists of developing and administering a selection and testing process for sworn personnel. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: PAS Consulting Group, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $169,000.00. 2024-0971 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:20
  79. 72 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  80. 73 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 139:42
  81. 74 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  82. 75 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. 1191813 and Change Order No. 9 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 increase contract funds and term through May 31, 2025. Awarded to: Autaco Development LLC and Kissberg/Parker-Fry JV, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $4,027,125.30. 2024-0912 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 144:39
  83. 76 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1349754 Installation of Data, Voice and Multimedia Cabling (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of providing low-voltage and security camera installations, as well as moves, adds and changes of data, voice and multimedia cabling at various facilities within the County. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through October 31, 2025. Awarded to R. B. Communications, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $800,000.00 2024-0960 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 144:45
  84. 77 Commission District(s): ALL RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500665 Parking Management Services for Downtown Decatur Area and Camp Road Area (Multiyear) [Revenue Generating]: for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). Consists of developing, managing, implementing, operating and maintaining an efficient and effective parking deck and parking management system. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Universal Global, LLC. NO COST TO THE COUNTY 2024-0963 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 145:36
  85. 78 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Public Mass Transit Vehicles and Related Options, Equipment, and Accessories (Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000212-0005): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by the Department of Human Services. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let SWC for one (1) 22 passenger transport bus used for transporting seniors to various activities throughout DeKalb County. Awarded to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. (formally known as Creative Bus Sales, Inc.). Amount Not To Exceed: $122,351.00. 2024-0967 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 150:18
  86. 79 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  87. 80 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) 99999-SPD-SPD0000172-006 Integrated Security and Surveillance Products and Services: for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC to purchase security cameras for the Redan Recreation Center. Awarded to Convergint Technologies, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed $110,498.00. 2024-0825 Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 151:49
  88. 81 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 152:05
  89. 82 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 152:37
  90. 83 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 154:36
  91. 84 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  92. 85 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 154:52
  93. 86 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 156:08
  94. 87 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 156:47
  95. 88 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 157:39
  96. 89 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 158:34
  97. 90 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 159:34
  98. 91 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 160:51
  99. 92 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 163:56
  100. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  101. 94 Board of Commissioners
  102. 95 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Ratification and clarification of Agenda Item 2024-0728--Sanitation Division Annual Residential Services Rate Increase 2024-0991 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 166:54
  103. 96 Board of Commissioners - District 2
  104. 97 Commission District(s): District 2 Ordinance to establish a cat, dog, and domestic rabbit litter registry and limit certain production and transfer of such animals. 2024-0190 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 168:17
  105. 98 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Framework for a Housing Plan for DeKalb County 2024-0814 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 172:05
  106. 99 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Amend Chapter 27 to Reduce the Minimum Unit Size for Single-Family Dwelling Units in Single-Family R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) and R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) Zoning Districts 2024-0815 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 173:21
  107. 100 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Prohibit Transient and Outdoor Sales of Dogs, Cats, and Domestic Rabbits in DeKalb County, Georgia 2024-0861 Deferred for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 174:35
  108. 101 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  109. 102 Commission District(s): District 3, 6, and all commission districts A Resolution to Encourage DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond to End the Executive Order Closing Intrenchment Creek Park and to Reopen It to the Public As Soon As Possible Withdrawn Pass ▶ jump to 176:04
  110. 103 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Commit to the Transformation of the South River Forest by Adopting the Recommendations of the “Explore South River Forest” Report and Requesting For the Administration to Coordinate with the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to Develop a Master Plan Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 178:47
  111. 104 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Allocate an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to the following organizations for the provision of comprehensive reproductive care and access to Plan B for women in DeKalb County: 1. Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC) - amount not to exceed $150,000.00 2. ARC-Southeast - amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 180:51
  112. 105 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group 2024-0525 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 182:51
  113. 106 Public Works - Roads & Drainage
  114. 107 Commission District(s): All Districts GEFA Stormwater Loan 2024-0987 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 183:42
  115. 108 Purchasing & Contracting
  116. 109 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  117. 110 Commission District(s): 4 RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500661 Stone Mountain PATH Trail (CDAP): for use by the Planning and Sustainability. Consists of assessments of existing conditions and technical analysis, public engagement, conceptual planning, and analysis report development. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Pond & Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00 2024-0996 ▶ jump to 183:50
  118. 111 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  119. 112 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 185:04
  120. 113 Superior Court
  121. 114 Commission District(s): All Increase DeKalb County Fleet by 4 Vehicles 2024-0910 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 188:28
  122. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  123. 115 Commission District(s): 4 RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500661 Stone Mountain PATH Trail (CDAP): for use by the Planning and Sustainability. Consists of assessments of existing conditions and technical analysis, public engagement, conceptual planning, and analysis report development. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Pond & Company. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00 2024-0996 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 186:52
  124. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 188:42
  125. 117 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  126. 118 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.