Board of Commissioners Work Sessions

October 20, 2026 Final

Agenda — 31 items

Board consideration and approval of Project Framework Agreement (PFA) Supplemental Agreement No. 2, PI 0019797 Punch Hammond Road Intersection Improvements (PE144), between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Forsyth County, which adds the following Supplemental Amounts to the PFA: $283,232.00 - Federal Supplemental Amount; $70,808.00 - Local Participation/Match, with approval of the associated budget resolution - Project Manager (Ibrahim), Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval of a Subscription Service agreement with Ford Motor Company for a no-charge trial of on-board vehicle dashcams - Director, Department of Fleet and Environmental Services
Board consideration and approval of Commitment Change Order #006 to agreement 21-125-3190 Old Atlanta Road Phases 4 & 5 with G.P.’s Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $373,035.53 for 20-inch water reuse by-pass – Transportation Senior Project Manager (Nyakwela), Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval to award Quote 27-16-1620 to Bureau Veritas National Elevator Inspection Services, Inc. in the amount of $6,921.00 for State Mandated Annual Elevator Inspections for the Department of Public Facilities with approval of the associated General Services Agreement – Director, Department of Public Facilities
Board consideration and approval of Task Order No. 05 for Transportation Program Management and Construction Engineering & Inspection (PM/CEI) Services As-Needed Agreement for Volkert, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,924,722.00, for Project 21-125-3190 Old Atlanta Road Phases 4 & 5 – Transportation Senior Project Manager (Nyakwela), Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval of Commitment Change Order #005 to Agreement 21-125-3190 Old Atlanta Road Phases 4 & 5 with G.P.’s Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $90,385.16 for James Burgess Road dual left turn lanes – Transportation Senior Project Manager (Nyakwela), Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval of Change Order #001 to Agreement SPLOST IX Transportation Bundle 1 with E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $92,743.52 for the Holtzclaw Rd./ Rowe Lane Extension project – Transportation Senior Project Manager (Nyakwela), Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval of Task Order #12 to As Needed Services Agreement 1202400022 with Jericho Design Group, LLC for the County Way Campus, Master Planning and Program design services in the amount of $451,500.00 - Vertical Capital Projects Manager, Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval of Change Order #1 to the Energy Systems Southeast Agreement in the amount of $39,763.53 to install copper wire for support of generator install at Old Atlanta Recreation Center. Staff requests this Item be considered on a "Time Sensitive" basis - Director, Department of Public Facilities
Board consideration and approval to award Quote 27-06-3150 to North Cherokee Electrical, LLC. for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repairs As Needed for the Department of Engineering with approval of the associated General Services Agreement – Deputy Director, Department of Engineering
Board consideration and approval of Task Order No. 06 for Transportation Program Management and Construction Engineering & Inspection (PM/CEI) Services As-Needed Agreement for Volkert, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $141,365.00 for SPLOST IX Transportation Bundle 7, Holtzclaw Road at Chattahoochee Road (PE148) Roundabout Project – Transportation Senior Project Manager (Nyakwela), Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval of Change Order #5 to the Vertical Earth Agreement (Munis Contract 1202500021-Bid 25-83-1620) Barker Overlook Project in the amount of $15,526.70 to acquire additional rock as part of the Barker Overlook Project - Director, Department of Public Facilities
Board consideration and approval of Change Order #ARS 006 to the Amended and Restated Engineering Services Agreement with HUSSEY, GAY, BELL & DEYOUNG, INC., CONSULTING ENGINEERS, for additional Construction Administration in the amount of $11,760.00 for the Water & Sewer Maintenance Warehouse project - Vertical Capital Projects Manager, Department of Capital Projects
Board consideration and approval of the FY27 Professional Services Contract with University of Georgia Extension as approved in the Forsyth County 2027 budget - Director, Forsyth County Extension Services
Board consideration and approval of IDQ-084 with Lanier Contracting Co. under the Indefinite Quantity Mechanical Contractor Contract (Contract No. 1202500002) in the amount of $110,277.15 for Construction Services for the Antioch WTP High Service Pump Station Freeze Protection project – Deputy Director, Department of Water and Sewer
Board consideration and approval of the emergency purchase with Ovivo USA, LLC in the amount of $208,080.00 for two (2) fine screen drums for the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility – Deputy Director, Department of Water and Sewer
Presentation of the program offerings, events and overview of the Department of Recycle and Solid Waste - Director, Department of Fleet and Environmental Services
Board authorization for Forsyth County, on behalf of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, to accept the award of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) Grant GA-2027-ForsythSO-096 in the amount of $109,101.01 for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office HEAT Program with $72,734.01 required match – Chief of Staff, Sheriff’s Office
Board consideration of a Resolution authorizing Investment and Designating Representatives to deposit and/or withdraw funds from the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) on behalf of Forsyth County - CFO, Department of Finance
Board consideration and adoption of the updated Standard Specifications for Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Systems - Director, Department of Water and Sewer
Board consideration and authorization for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to apply for the FY2026 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant in the amount of $46,451.00 with no match required for the Victim Advocate Unit. Staff requests this Item be considered on a "Time Sensitive" basis – Chief of Staff, Sheriff's Office
Board consideration and approval of a Right of Way Easement to Sawnee EMC at 6115 Jot Em Down Road for installation of a cell tower. Staff requests this Item be considered on a "Time Sensitive" basis - Assistant County Manager (Tarnacki)
Board consideration and possible direction of a Board generated rezoning for ZA4108, Vijay Garlapati. In accordance with UDC 8-5.5(I), if an application for a land disturbance permit has not been submitted within 18 months of zoning approval, the Board may consider rezoning to a constitutional zoning designation - District 1 – Director, Department of Planning and Community Development (Postponed from the April 8, 2025 and October 6, 2026 Agendas)
Board consideration and possible direction of a Board generated rezoning for ZA4163, Tipton Development LLC. In accordance with UDC 8-5.5(I), if an application for a land disturbance permit has not been submitted within 18 months of zoning approval, the Board may consider rezoning to a constitutional zoning designation - District 5 – Director, Department of Planning and Community Development (Postponed from the March 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 Agendas)
Board consideration and approval to authorize the addition of six (6) Full-Time positions in 2026, currently budgeted for FY2027, to allow for staffing and preparation necessary to assume custodial responsibilities on January 1, 2027. No additional funding is required in the FY2026 Budget – Director, Department of Public Facilities
Board consideration and ratification for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to apply for the FY2026 Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HSA) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)/Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant in the amount of $23,300.00 with no match required. Staff requests this Item be considered on a "Time Sensitive" basis - Chief of Staff, Sheriff’s Office
Board consideration and ratification for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to apply for the FY2026 Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HSA) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)/Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) K9 Grant in the amount of $79,100.00 with no match required. Staff requests this Item be considered on a "Time Sensitive" basis - Chief of Staff, Sheriff’s Office
Board consideration and possible direction of a Board-generated rezoning for ZA4135, Athena Learning LLC. In accordance with UDC 8-5.5(I), if an application for a land disturbance permit has not been submitted within 18 months of zoning approval, the Board may consider rezoning to a constitutional zoning designation - District 2 – Director, Department of Planning and Community Development (Postponed from the July 22, 2025, January 27, 2026 and July 28, 2026 Agendas)
Board consideration and approval to authorize the addition of one (1) full-time dispatcher, one (1) full-time bus driver, and three (3) part-time bus driver positions in 2026, to address scheduling capacity issues as quickly as possible. These positions are currently budgeted for FY2027 and no additional funding is required in the FY2026 budget. Staff requests this Item be considered on a "Time Sensitive" basis - Director, Department of Public Transportation
Board consideration and approval of an amended Resolution to condemn property interests in Tax Parcel No. 216-046 necessary for the Crossing at Coal Mountain Connector Sidewalks Project (Project No. N/A) to replace Resolution adopted on October 6, 2026. Estimated just and adequate compensation: $7,200.00. Staff requests this Item be considered on a "Time Sensitive" basis - County Attorney
Board discussion and possible direction regarding a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the Board of Commissioners to consider amendments to the Unified Development Code related to requirements for zoning buffers between non-residential uses and Specialty and PUD districts - Semanson / Moore

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