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January 23, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Manuel J. Maloof Auditorium

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Agenda — 87 items

  1. A. INSPIRATIONAL
  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
  5. C. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
  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. Public comments may be made in person or submitted by sending an email no longer than one page to
  7. 6 PublicComments@dekalbcountyga.gov which must be received between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Only those emails received during the allotted time may be read aloud. Public comment emails received outside of the allotted time will be included in the public comment record for the next meeting after receipt of those emails. The body of your email must include your first and last name, followed by your address. By submitting an email for public comment at any time, you agree to have your name, address and email entered into the record/minutes. Each in-person speaker must complete a speaker card and present it to the clerk before the beginning of the public comment portion of the meetingCards must be 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, in-person 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. Those in-person attendees 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. If time remains in the proscribed public comment portion of said meeting, email comments will be read into the record by the clerk or designee. Any remaining email public comments received between 9:00 am and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting not read into the record will be submitted into the minutes by the clerk or designee and shall be forwarded to each commissioner by email. 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
  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.
  10. 9 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.
  11. 9 Public Comments: In Person
  12. 10 Planning & Sustainability
  13. 10 Public Comments: January 23, 2024- Unread Emails
  14. 11 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of Director of Planning & Sustainability to Amend the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance to Revise Definition of "Drive Through Facility” and Revise Description of Land Uses and How They Are Permitted in Land Use Table Relating to "Drive Through Facility" and for Other Purposes. This Text Amendment is County-wide. Deferred Pass
  15. E. APPEALS
  16. 13 NONE
  17. F. APPOINTMENTS
  18. 15 Chief Executive Office
  19. 16 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Re-appointment to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board - Brenda Foye Cornelius 2024-0136 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 8:42
  20. 17 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board - Inga Harmon 2024-0161 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 15:17
  21. 18 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Reappointment to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board - Quinn Green 2024-0162 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 16:44
  22. G. CONSENT AGENDA
  23. 20 Board of Commissioners
  24. 21 Commission District(s): All Approval of Minutes for the January 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:54
  25. 22 Board of Commissioners - District 3
  26. 23 Commission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000 from the District 3 ARP Fund to the Moms Offering Resources and Education M.O.R.E Moms Program 2024-0153 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:18
  27. 24 Board of Commissioners - District 4
  28. 25 Commission District(s): District 4 Allocation (not to exceed) $150,000.00 of District 4 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) from POETA account #106388.63230.521209.10.4.602778 to Trust for Public Land Community Schoolyards. 2024-0127 Approved ▶ jump to 17:34
  29. 26 Board of Commissioners - District 7
  30. 27 Commission District(s): District 7 To Appropriate A Total Of $20,000 From The District 7 Reserve For Appropriation To The Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 2024-0132 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:12
  31. 28 Commission District(s): District 7 To Appropriate A Total Of $7,500 From The District 7 Reserve For Appropriation To The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Dept. 2024-0134 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:34
  32. 29 District Attorney
  33. 30 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of Violence Against Women Act Grant for $79,165 to the District Attorney’s Office 2024-0130 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:58
  34. 31 Commission District(s): all Acceptance of additional $28,218 and grant period extension for Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Grant to District Attorney’s Office; no match required 2024-0133 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:12
  35. 32 Solicitor-State Court
  36. 33 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Seeking approval to accept the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) FY24 Grant Award from the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) in the amount of $122,528. Victims of Crime Act Grant Award Victim-Witness Advocate Grant Program Funded by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), through PAC CJCC Sub-Grant Number: C23-8-101 Funding Amount: Federal Funds $122,528. Waived Match Funds $30,632 2024-0138 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:35
  37. H. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
  38. 35 Board of Commissioners
  39. 36 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Establishing the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners’ Committees 2024-0163 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:20
  40. 37 GIS Department
  41. 38 Commission District(s): 4 & 6 To consider consenting to the deannexation of property located at 1086 Nielsen Drive, Clarkston, GA, 30021. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 25:39
  42. 39 Purchasing & Contracting
  43. 40 Purchasing & Contracting - to ERPS Committee
  44. 41 Commission District(s): ALL LB - Invitation No. 23-101595 Law Enforcement Accessories (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS) and The Marshal’s Office (Marshal). Consists of the purchase of various law enforcement accessories. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder: Dana Safety Supply, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $206,168.54. Approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:44
  45. 42 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  46. 43 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 1171242 Implementation of Cityworks Asset Management Platform (Annual Contract With 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to be used by the Departments of Public Works - Roads and Drainage (R&D) and Facilities Management (FM). This contract consists of providing implementation services for Cityworks Asset Management software. This request seeks to increase the contract scope of work and funds. Awarded to Woolpert, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $180,929.00. Deferred ▶ jump to 29:54
  47. 44 Commission District(s): All SS - enQuesta Annual Hosting, Maintenance, and Support (Sole Source): for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Consists of the annual hosting, maintenance, and support of a state-of-the-art Customer Information System (CIS) solution for the County’s customer billing system integration. Awarded to Systems and Software, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,568,381.67. 2024-0111 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 31:47
  48. 45 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  49. 46 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 13189370 Tires Recycling (Annual Contract 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. This contract consists of picking up and removing tires from the Seminole Landfill that were collected from illegal dump sites, residential homes, and tire cleanup projects. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through January 31, 2025. Awarded to Latham Home Sanitation Company, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $150,000.00. Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 32:27
  50. 47 Commission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 1325680 and 1334397 Right-of-Way Mowing (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Sanitation and Beautification. These contracts consist of mowing and lawn maintenance services at one hundred thirteen (113) right-of-way locations throughout the County. This request seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through January 31, 2025. Awarded to Executive Realty Solution, Inc. and Flex Landscaping, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed $811,266.66. Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 33:08
  51. 48 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 1242005 and 1242006 Electrical Switchgear Inspections and Repair (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of providing inspection and repair of switchgear equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants. This request seeks to increase contract funds and term through January 31, 2025 for both contracts. Awarded to Cleveland Electric Company and Brown Electrical Services, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $2,050,000.00 Deferred to the next meeting Pass ▶ jump to 35:55
  52. 49 Sheriff's Office
  53. 50 Commission District(s): All DeKalb County Commission Districts will be impacted Accountability Court Participant Transport Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 36:09
  54. 51 Solicitor-State Court
  55. 52 Commission District(s): All Districts Approve the lease of space from Regus Management Group, LLC at the property located at 160 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030, consisting of ten offices and ten parking spaces to facilitate the County Solicitor-General’s operations and/or other essential County activities. 2024-0137 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 37:18
  56. 53 Voter Registration & Elections
  57. 54 Commission District(s): All Districts Establishing Qualifying Fees for Candidates for Election to DeKalb County Public Office 2024-0120 Approved substitute Pass ▶ jump to 38:28
  58. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION BY THE BOARD
  59. 56 Board of Commissioners - District 6
  60. 57 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 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 40:01
  61. 58 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 42:18
  62. 59 Public Works - Sanitation
  63. 60 Commission District(s): Commissions Districts 3 & 6 Seminole Road Landfill Phase 3 Unit 2 Cell Construction (Cells 3N, 4N & 5N) Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 43:39
  64. 61 Purchasing & Contracting
  65. 62 Purchasing & Contracting - to FAB Committee
  66. 63 Commission District(s): ALL CA - Cooperative Agreement for Public Safety Communications Technology and Hardware Solutions (Sourcewell Contract No. 042021-MOT): for use by the Marshal’s Office. This request seeks to purchase, from the competitively let Sourcewell contract, twenty-six (26) APX™ 6000 portable radios and accessories. Awarded to: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $135,912.14. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 45:00
  67. 64 Purchasing & Contracting - to OPS Committee
  68. 65 Commission District(s): 1 & 6 RFP - Request for Proposal No. 22-500625 Eastside Aviation Development on DeKalb Peachtree Airport (Multi-Year Lease): for use by the DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport. Consists of the design, construction, and management of business directly related to aviation for corporate aviation hangar development on the eastside of the airfield at the PDK Airport. Recommend award to the sole proposer: Sky Harbour, LLC. Estimated 50-Year Total Revenue Amount: $576,607,163.00 ($211,270,337.00 estimated towards DeKalb County). Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 45:09
  69. 66 Commission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1283053 Purchase, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance & Repair of Propane Fuel Tanks (Annual Contract-2nd of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. This contract consists of purchasing and delivering propane gas to propane tanks at various locations in the County. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through February 28, 2025. Awarded to Blossman Gas Inc. of Georgia. Amount Not To Exceed: $50,000.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 46:14
  70. 67 Commission District(s): ALL SWC - Statewide Contract No. 99999-SPD-SPD000155-0001 Truck Chassis and Truck Bodies: for use by Public Works-Fleet Management. Consists of purchasing from the competitively let Statewide Contract to purchase one (1) truck with permanent stake body, liftgate and air compressor. This request will assist Fleet Management in handling roadside assistance requests and on-site tire replacements for DeKalb County Vehicles. Awarded to Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $152,813.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 48:17
  71. 68 Purchasing & Contracting - to PECS Committee
  72. 69 Commission District(s): 2 & 6 CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1336274 Indoor and Outdoor Sports Surfaces, Repair and Renovation, and Gym Floor Refinishing (Interlocal BuyBoard Contract No. 641-21): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to be utilized by all County departments. This contract consists of the purchase of synthetic or natural sports fields, courts, or tracks to include job ordering contracting (JOC). This request seeks to increase contract funds to accommodate a change in the Mason Mill Park field’s subbase material. Awarded to: Cornerstone Sports Group c/o Controlled Products. Amount Not To Exceed: $22,824.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 50:21
  73. 70 Purchasing & Contracting - to PWI Committee
  74. 71 Commission District(s): All SWC - Statewide Contract Nos.: 99999-001-SPD0000198-0031 and 99999-001-SPD0000198-0012 Office, Computer, and Educational Furniture: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of purchasing from competitively let statewide contracts for the purchase of furniture to outfit the Snapfinger Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sams Street administration buildings. Awarded to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. and Exemplis, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $396,322.96. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 51:48
  75. 72 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 22-101488 Consent Decree: Find and Fix Assessment and Rehabilitation (CD: FFAR) [Multiyear Contract]: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of primarily providing sanitary sewer assessments that include: assessments of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for pipes 18” diameter and Totally Integrated Sonar and Camera Inspection Technique (TISCIT) assessments and rehabilitation of pipes 24” diameter”. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Inliner Solutions, LLC, and Southeast Pipe Survey, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed $90,712,867.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 53:59
  76. 73 Commission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 23-101564 Modular Office Trailers (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation. Consists of the purchase of modular office trailers. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: Modular Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,600,000.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 55:14
  77. 74 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 for Contract No. 1101754 Design-Build Services for Gravity Sewer System Rehabilitation, Replacement and Construction Package No. 3: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing design, permitting, and construction services for rehabilitation and improvements to the gravity sewer collection system. This request is to increase scope, funding, and the contract term through December 31, 2024. Awarded to Garney Companies, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $2,997,090.40. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 55:48
  78. 75 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 5 for Contract No. 14-902800 Consent Decree Program Management Services: for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of providing program management services in furtherance of the Consent Decree Program. This request is to increase scope of work, funding, time, and contract term to December 31, 2028. Awarded to CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. aka Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $32,777,138.00. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 57:45
  79. 76 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 4 to Contract Nos.: 1176675 and 1272165 County Street and Roadway Litter Removal (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by Public Works - Sanitation and Beautification. These contracts consist of litter removal services at 40 locations within the County. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided forty-five (45) day contract term increase effective as of January 1, 2024. This request also seeks to increase the contract funds and term through June 30, 2024. Awarded to Russell Landscape, LLC and American Eagle, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $561,625.22. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 58:50
  80. 77 Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1281319 Sidewalks and Roadways (Multiyear): for use by the Departments of Public Works - Transportation, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Roads & Drainage (R&D), and Fire Rescue Services (FR). This contract consists of sidewalks, drainage improvements, minor road improvements, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and curb and shoulder improvements. This request is to increase contract funds for the construction of a sidewalk at Spring Creek Road. Awarded to: DAF Concrete Amount Not To Exceed: $42,063.50. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 60:08
  81. 78 Commission District(s): All CO - Change Order Nos. 1-2 to Contract No. 1352862 Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-S20200901-0007 Indefinite Quantity Construction (ezIQC®) Services: for use by Public Works- Sanitation. This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC for trash compactor removal and framing modifications at the North Transfer Station. This request seeks to increase the contract scope of work and funds. Awarded to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $410,687.75. Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 62:49
  82. 79 Voter Registration & Elections
  83. 80 Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Addition to Fleet- Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 65:49
  84. J. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
  85. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  86. 83 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN COUNTY SERVICES.
  87. 84 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.