Committee of the Whole
Manuel J. Maloof Auditorium
Agenda — 123 items
- 1 Tentative Agenda
- 2 This Agenda is not final and subject to change, as the agenda for the Regular Board of Commissioners' meeting is set at the Committee of the Whole.
- I. Committee of the Whole
- A. Committee Reports
- B. Decide DeKalb - Quarterly Update
- C. Water and Sewer Update
- D. Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for June 25, 2024
- 8 PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
- 9 Chief Executive Office
- 10 Commission District(s): All 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates; Budget Revisions
- 11 Public Works - Transportation
- 12 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 Traffic Calming Petition - Dawn Drive between Tilson Road and Dawn Court. No Cost to County.
- 13 PROPOSED PRELIMINARY ITEMS
- 14 Airport
- 15 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Douglas Crosby. There is no cost to the County.
- 16 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Rohan K. Bhatia. There is no cost to the County.
- 17 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Frank B. Lieppe. There is no cost to the County.
- 18 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Stuart J. Marsden. There is no cost to the County.
- 19 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Ryan Dwyer. There is no cost to the County.
- 20 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Stephen E. Raville. There is no cost to the County.
- 21 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with James Frank. There is no cost to the County.
- 22 Commission District(s): 1 and 6 Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Marc Wise. There is no cost to the County.
- 23 Community Development
- 24 Commission District(s): ALL The 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs, including the 2024 Annual Action Plan - Federally Funded, No Cost to the County
- 25 Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
- 26 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Authorize $45,000.00 of SPLOST funding to DeKalb County Public Works-Traffic for the Proposed Traffic Signal Upgrades at Columbia Drive and Peachcrest Road Intersection.
- 27 Fire & Rescue Services
- 28 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Extension of Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Brookhaven for Public Safety, Fire and Emergency parking and break facilities through December 31, 2024 and ratification of previous extension.
- 29 GIS Department
- 30 Commission District(s): 3 & 6 A Resolution to Declare County Real Property as Surplus and Authorize its Sale - 1918 Delphine Drive, Decatur, GA, 30032, Parcel Identification Number 15-172-11-050.
- 31 Police Services
- 32 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Grant Acceptance - FY24 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant, $276,156.00
- 33 Public Works - Sanitation
- 34 Commission District(s): All Districts Sanitation Division Annual Residential Services Rate Increase
- 35 Public Works - Transportation
- 36 Commission District(s): 2 and 6 Road Diet Concept Study for North Decatur Road from Clairmont Road to Scott Blvd
- 37 Purchasing & Contracting
- 38 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
- 39 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1254433 Secured Signing Enterprise Plan (Three (3) Year Contract) [Sole Source Purchase]: for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of a customized electronic cloud-based digital signature solution that allows the County to sign and complete documents online. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through July 12, 2026. Awarded to Secured Signing Ltd. Amount Not To Exceed: $94,350.00.
- 40 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1335674 Licensing, Maintenance, and Support Services for Cityworks (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). This contract consists of support and updates for the Cityworks software currently used for public asset and work management solutions. This request seeks to increase the contract funds and term through August 17, 2029. Awarded to Azteca Systems, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $1,279,205.74.
- 41 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
- 42 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 for Contract No. 1201898 Consent Decree - Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement (CD-GSRR) [Multiyear Contract with 1 Option to Renew]: for use by the Department of Watershed (DWM). This contract consists primarily of providing gravity sewer rehabilitation and replacement via cured in place pipe (CIPP), internal and external point repairs, as well as open cut, and pipe bursting. This request seeks to increase scope of work, contract funds, and contract term through December 31, 2026. Awarded to Kemi Construction Company, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $15,271,478.64.
- 43 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
- 44 Commission District(s): 3 and 7 Rename Shoal Creek III Park to John Evans Legacy Park
- 45 WorkSource
- 46 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS To appropriate $889,209 of the ARP Interest to DeKalb County Summer Youth Program for the purposes of administering a DeKalb Virtual Career Academy.
- 47 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS Approval to transfer up to $500,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds from the FY24 Dislocated Worker program to the FY24 Adult program.
- 48 Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS Acceptance of Multiple Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grants - Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth for Program Year 2024 from the Technical College System of Georgia not to exceed $3,193,584.
- E. Review of Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda
- 50 PRELIMINARY
- 51 Board Of Commissioners
- 52 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes for the June 20, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting
- 53 Board of Commissioners - District 2
- 54 Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution to Create a Citizen Oversight Committee for SPLOST II Revenues and Expenditures
- 55 Board of Commissioners - District 4
- 56 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocate $2,000.00 of District 4 Reserve for Appropriation funds to The Rock of Ages Lutheran Church of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Inc. Memorial Drive Hunger Ministries summer feeding program.
- 57 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocation of District 4 Reserve for Appropriation Public Art Fund of $25,000 to the Living Walls Mural Organization for mural projects in Scottdale and Clarkston Georgia areas.
- 58 Board of Commissioners - District 6
- 59 Commission District(s): District 4 and Super District 6 To Approve Allocating the District 6 Public Art Fund of $50,000 and a District 6 Reserve for Appropriations of $3,994.00 toward the Living Walls Mural Projects at Bridges in Scottdale and Clarkston areas.
- 60 Clerk to the Board of Commissioner and CEO
- 61 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of May 28, 2024
- 62 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of June 4, 2024.
- 63 Commission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of June 11 2024
- 64 Magistrate Court
- 65 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Request to Accept Subgrant Award in the Amount of $98,816 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Fiscal Year 2025.
- 66 State Court
- 67 Commission District(s): All Districts Criminal Justice Coordinating Counsel FY25 DUI Court Program Award
- 68 Superior Court
- 69 Commission District(s): All Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant to the DeKalb County Adult Felony Drug Court-$133,804.00
- 70 Commission District(s): All Districts FY2025 Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Grant By Way Of The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to the DeKalb County Felony Drug Court - $197,500.00
- F. Review/Recap of New Items for the BOC Agenda
- G. Items Previously Heard
- 73 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
- 74 Finance - Risk Management
- 75 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.
- 76 Planning and Sustainability
- 77 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 SUPER DISTRICT 7 Application of Stix & Stones Homes for a major modification of zoning conditions #1 and #2 pursuant to Z-22-1245596 to increase the number of units and construct a single-family detached cottage development at 1484 & 1520 Columbia Drive.
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 79 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.
- 80 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.
- 81 "DECISION ONLY” ITEMS – NO PUBLIC HEARING
- 82 Planning and Sustainability
- 84 ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
- 85 Board of Commissioners - District 2
- 86 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.
- 87 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution Requesting Accountability and Compliance with Essential Functions Identified within the Classification Specification for the Chief of Staff, Board of Commissioners
- 88 Commission District(s): District 2 A Resolution Adopting a Contextualization Statement for the Relic Cannon Previously Removed from the Decatur Square
- 89 Board of Commissioners - District 6
- 90 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
- 91 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.
- 92 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
- 93 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.
- 94 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve a Resolution to Collaborate with MARTA to Achieve Portions of the DeKalb County Transit Master Plan Goals
- 95 Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution to Address Eliminating Blight Caused by Unattended Donation Boxes.
- 96 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group
- 97 Board of Commissioners - District 7
- 98 Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution Of The Governing Authority Of DeKalb County, Georgia, To Provide Annual Funding To DeKalb Pro Bono
- 99 Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution to Address Eliminating Blight Caused by Unattended Donation Boxes.
- 100 Chief Executive Office
- 101 Commission District(s): All DeKalb County Healthcare Asset Mapping and Gap Analysis. Consists of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) providing Healthcare Asset Mapping and Gap Analysis services to DeKalb County Government staff. This request will enable the completion of a healthcare delivery strategy.
- 102 Commission District(s): All. Appropriation of Emergency Rental Assistance (“ERA 2”) funds to several DeKalb County Non-Profits Agencies for assistance with the DeKalb County “Integrated Community Care Initiative” (ICCI) in an aggregate amount of $13,000,000.
- 103 Clerk to the Board of Commissioner and CEO
- 104 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of May 22, 2024.
- 105 District Attorney
- 106 Commission District(s): all Creation of a temporary, part-time, grant-funded Cold Case Investigative Program Director position in the District Attorney’s Office; no County funds required
- 107 Human Services
- 108 Commission District(s): All Acceptance of funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission for DeKalb Senior Services for SFY 2025
- 109 Purchasing & Contracting
- 110 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
- 111 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos.: 1296353, 1296358, 1296360, 1295907, 1296448, 1295914, 1296454, 1296417, 1296362, 1296020, 1296458, 1321602, 1296027, 1296365,1296467, 1296559, 1296815, 1296651, 1295939, 1298227, 1296826, 1296828, 1295932, 1296472, 1295979, 1295933, 1296529, 1295934, 1295945, 1296668, 1295952, 1296803, 1296574, 1295957, 1296535, 1296957, 1296434, 1295975, 1300505, 1295981, 1296971, 1296829, 1295992, 1295997, 1296000, 1295994 and 1296008 Parts for Vehicles and Off-Road Equipment (Annual Contract - 2nd of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management, Police Services, and the Department of Fire & Rescue. These contracts consist of repair parts for all types of vehicles and equipment. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through June 30, 2025. This request also seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on Department needs. Awarded to below listed 47 vendors. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $7,325,000.00.
- 112 Commission District(s): ALL RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500664 Standby Mechanical Engineering and Energy Support Services (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Facilities Management (FM). Consists of providing quality mechanical engineering and energy engineering design support, assessments, and consultations to ensure that the County’s infrastructure and facilities operate at peak efficiency. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposers: S.L. King & Associates, Spellman & Associates, Inc., and TLC Engineering Solutions. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,000,000.00.
- 113 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
- 114 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 24-101631 Plumbing Services for Community Development (DeKalb CARES) (Multi-Year Contract -with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Community Development (CD). Consists of the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and ensuring plumbing code enforcement for qualified low to moderate-income households throughout DeKalb County. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders and reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County: J2 Connect, Inc., Facility Maintenance & Services Group, Mighty Plumbing, LLC and Raw Plumbing and HVAC Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $3,500,000.00.
- 115 Commission District(s): ALL RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500669 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP-1) Implementation: for use by the Department of Community Development (CD). Consists of acquiring, rehabilitating, and selling DeKalb residential properties. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: National Property Institute LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $6,000,000.00.
- 116 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
- 117 Commission District(s): All CA - Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Services (Houston - Galveston Area Council procurement service (HGACBuy) Contract No. TP07-18): for use by the Department of Watershed management (DWM). This contract consists of the provision of services and products pertaining to the reconstruction, rehabilitation or cleaning of pipelines, tubes, conduits or culverts by means of Trenchless technology. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let HGACBuy agreement to assist in completing assessments of small and large diameter sanitary sewer lines, sewer cleaning, and supporting services under the Consent Decree. These services mainly include: CCTV and Sonar/TISCIT inspections; sewer cleaning; manhole rehabilitation; point repairs; cured in place pipe lining (CIPP); and as needed services such as sewer flow control, site restoration and erosion control, paving restoration, traffic control, or cleaning and CCTV. In a form acceptable to the County Attorney, the County intends to execute an agreement with Vortex Services, LLC. Awarded to Vortex Services, LLC (fka VacVision Environmental, LLC). Amount Not To Exceed: $7,454,315.44.
- 118 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 22-101496 Repair Parts for Waterlines (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the purchase of various repair parts for waterlines. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: Core & Main LP. Amount Not to Exceed: $2,800,000.00.
- 119 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Class 4-8 Chassis with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services (Sourcewell Contract No. 060920-KTC): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management to be used by Public Works-Sanitation. This request seeks to purchase from the competitively let Sourcewell contract for twelve (12) 28 cubic yard high compaction rear loader refuse trucks. These trucks will be used to collect residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste throughout DeKalb County. Awarded to Kenworth Truck Company, Division of PACCAR Inc. (authorized dealer MHC Kenworth - Atlanta). Amount Not To Exceed: $5,337,360.00.
- 120 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1297573 Debris Collection Services (Emergency Purchase): for use by Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of debris collection routes at the North Collection Lot. This request seeks an increase in contract funds and term through January 31, 2025. Awarded to Russell Landscape, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,137,500.00.
- II. Special Called Meeting
- A. Executive Session
- B. Other Matters