Board Of Commissioners

Agenda — 28 items

1. Approval of a one-year renewal agreement with MCM Technology for continued licensing, maintenance, and support of the Commshop Radio Management platform, used to support administration of the Countywide public safety radio system, in the amount of $4,251.00 to be funded from the 2026 E-911 Budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all documents pending final legal review.
2. Approval to enter into a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Chattahoochee Technical College to provide clinical education to students with no impact to the Fire Department budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
3. Approval for the Board of Elections & Voter Registration is to enter into a Lease Agreement for warehouse storage space in the Amount of $1,051.33 per month to be funded through the Board of Elections budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
4. Approval to enter into a Blood Services Agreement for Georgia EMS with LifeSouth to provide blood components and services per the Blood Component and Service Fee Schedule, $275 Red Cells and $90 Liquid Plasma to be funded by the Fire Department budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
5. Approval of a Mutual Aid Agreement with Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services to provide fire suppression, protection, prevention, and emergency medical services with no impact to the Fire Department budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
6. Approval of the annual maintenance agreement with CentralSquare Technologies for E-911's Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and auxiliary Fire/EMS applications in the amount of $119,165.51 to be funded by $92,938.91 from the 2026 E-911 budget and $26,226.60 to be funded from the 2026 Douglas County Fire/EMS Budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all documents pending final legal review.
7. ​Approval for the Board of Elections & Voter Registration to enter into a Lease Agreement for annexed office space in the amount of $2,895 per month to be funded by the Board of Elections budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
8. Approval to renew yearly maintenance and subscription agreement with Lockstep for Countywide Extreme Networks and software support on Douglas County BOC Digital Network Infrastructure in the amount of $82,376.93 to be funded by the Information Services Department budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final
9. Approval of a contract amendment with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. to add collection of old accounts receivable in an amount equal to 4.35% percent of net collections and $5.00 per old account receivable worked to be funded by the Fire Department budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
10. Approval to extend the CDBG Grant for an additional six months, from October 21, 2026 until April 21, 2027, to document beneficiaries and prepare for the final public hearing and close out the process and extend Allen-Smith Consulting contract (Grant Oversight) from December 31, 2026, to April 30, 2027 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
11. Approval of a contract between the Superior and State Court Accountability Courts and Ascension Counseling & Mental Health, LLC for Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment services for the period of October 5, 2026-December 31, 2027 in the amount of $619,500 to be funded through the departments' existing budget and grants and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
12. Approval of a contract with Elite Energy Systems, reference RFP 26-023, for the installation of a 100Kw generator at the Fleet Maintenance building in the amount of $185,894 plus contingency in the amount of $17,040.62 giving a total amount of $202,934.62 ($72,289.90 to be funded by FEMA/GEMA Grant. $113,604.10 and the contingency funds of $17,040.62 to be funded by SPLOST 2022 Fund.) and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
13. <span style="margin-left:0in;">Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding authorizing Douglasville Police Department’s use of its Flock911 platform to improve public safety response by reducing delays in law enforcement officers receiving real-time 911 call information and authorizing the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
14. Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026.
15. Work Session Minutes of September 14, 2026.
16. Executive Session Minutes of September 14, 2026.
17. Special Called Millage Rate Public Hearing Minutes of September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026.
18. Approval to amend Article 1 within Chapter 2 Section 2-4 to add subsection (4) — Reconsideration of Disapproved Items and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
19. Congratulations to Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones for receiving a 2026 Leadership Excellence Award from National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). Chairman Jones was among six African American female leaders from the metro Atlanta area to be recognized with the distinguished award during NFBPA’s annual gala in Savannah last week. The “Metro Atlanta Six,” as they were affectionately dubbed, were recognized alongside leaders from communities throughout the country. We applaud Madam Chair for this notable achievement.Chairwoman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones is inviting the public to attend the annual 'Pink Out' Rally in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be held this Thursday, October 8, beginning at 11:00 AM in front of the Douglas County Courthouse. Join us as we stand in solidarity with survivors and thrivers and honor those we’ve lost.​Join District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III for the I Am Youth Sneakerhead Brunch on Saturday, October 24, from 12-4 p.m. at 5903 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville. There will be giveaways, a live DJ, raffles, and more.<br>​<br>Congratulations to District 2 Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones for completing the requirements to become a Certified County Commissioner through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government and ACCG. Commissioner Kenner Jones will be honored for this accomplishment during the ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference this month, alongside other county officials who have earned certifications through the Lifelong Learning Academy. We applaud Commissioner Kenner Jones for this important accomplishment.​Join District 4 Commissioner Mark Alcarez and Douglas County Department of Transportation Managing Director Suleman Rana for a T-SPLOST Town Hall on Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. at Ephesus Baptist Church. Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss local transportation needs, infrastructure priorities, and much more. ​ Advance voting for the Georgia General/Special Election will run from October 13 through October 30, 2026. Advance voting locations will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday voting will be available October 17 and October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information on voting locations, scheduled elections, precinct wait times, and sample ballots, visit www.douglascountyga.gov and click on the Board of Elections tab.​Join us on Friday, October 30 from 2p-4p for our annual Halloween festivities. Kids of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat at the Courthouse. We are proud to be part of the Teal Pumpkin project so that those with food allergies can still participate in the festivities. Please be advised, toy weapons (guns, knives, swords, pitchforks, or any sharp objects) are prohibited and will not be allowed in the courthouse.​Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 31 from 12 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Family Fun Center! This free community celebration will feature cultural performances, delicious food, games, and prizes. ​Mark your calendars for Douglas County’s Annual Veterans Day Parade. The event will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 11 a.m. in Downtown Douglasville. Join us as we honor our Veterans for their dedication and service! To register to participate or for additional parade information visit our website at www.douglascountyga.gov or email constituentservices@douglascountyga.gov.
20. Approval of the amended Douglas County Organizational Chart and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
21. Authorization to enter into an MOU with Douglas County Department of Family and Children Services in the amount of $12,500 to be funded by General Appropriations and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
22. Approval of the 2027 Douglas County benefits offerings as recommended by the Benefits Committee, and authorization for the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
23. Proclaiming October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Douglas County.
24. Proclaiming October as Substance Use Prevention month in Douglas County.
25. ​COMMISSIONER RAXTON ​PRESENTED A PROCLAMATION TO STEPHANIE "BOOM SHOCK" JONES.
26. Proclaiming October 5, 2026 as Sons and Daughters Day in Douglas County.
27. Proclaiming September 22, 2026 as American Business Women's Day in Douglas County.
28. Approval for Comcast to repair/replace cameras in the amount of $11,739.15 to be funded by the Landfill budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.

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