Board of Commissioners
Assembly Hall
Agenda — 81 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts
- 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission
- 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain
- 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recite in unison
- 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 6 PLEASE SWITCH ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (CELL PHONES, PAGERS, PDAs, ETC.) TO THE SILENT POSITION DURING THIS MEETING TO AVOID INTERRUPTIONS. IF YOU NEED REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS DUE TO A DISABILITY, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE COMMISSION. FOR TDD/TTY OR GEORGIA RELAY SERVICE ACCESS DIAL 711.
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- 8 CONSENT AGENDA
- 9 Adoption of the Consent Agenda - All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the First Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED)
- 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Savvy Girl Consulting Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) July 17, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Georgia’s Founding Fathers Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) July 17, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Ruth Hilson Pace Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) July 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Valena York Henderson Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) July 25, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Global Diaspora Day.” (Arrington) July 25, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Terrie Axam Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) July 26, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Grace Elizabeth Grier Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) July 30, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Eloise Gay Dukes Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) July 31, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Venkat Guduri Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) August 1, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Aryesh Musalgaonkar Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) August 1, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Max Ryan Chandran Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) August 1, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Sujay Sai Akula Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) August 1, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Anthony T. Knight Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) August 1, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Just Us Friends 30th Reunion Day.” (Arrington) August 1, 2026
- 11 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
- 12 FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Arts Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) residents of the county. Initially, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint two persons to serve on the council, one person to serve for a one-year term and one person to serve a two-year term. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Arts Council Board; thereafter, each year, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint one member for a two-year term. Each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. The Chairman of the Arts Council shall be appointed to a two-year term by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners. The Council shall elect a Vice-Chairman and a secretary from its membership. Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2022 Vacant (Barrett) Commissioner Barrett nominated Renee Gardner for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.
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- 14 Spreading on the Minutes
- 15 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (NORTHSIDE) (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Board of Commissioners shall submit a slate of three (3) names, per position, to the Hospital Authority of Fulton County, for selection of one (1) person to be appointed by the Authority for each position. Term = 4 years The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside), at its meeting on July 22, 2026, reappointed the following appointees for terms ending April 1, 2030 and appointed one appointee for an unexpired term ending April 1, 2029, in accordance with a slate of names submitted by the Board of Commissioners at its June 3, 2026 First Regular Meeting: Doug MacDonald (Position#4) Barbara Pare’ (Position #7) Steve Moss, M.D. (Position #8) Stephen Wells, M.D. (Position #9)
- 16 Open & Responsible Government
- 17 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Registration & Elections and City of Atlanta for the purpose of conducting an election related to the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) in conjunction with the General Election / Non-Partisan Election, November 3, 2026. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 18 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Sandy Springs to conduct Special Elections in conjunction with the General Election on November 3, 2026, for the City of Sandy Springs. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 19 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25RFP1469666C-MH, Vending Machine Services Countywide with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (Union City, GA), to provide sustainable vending services which include healthy snack foods and beverages Countywide. Effective upon execution of the contract through December 31, 2030, with one (1) two-year renewal option. This is a revenue-generating contract. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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- 21 Request approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 73 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Mayfield Canton Development Group, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Canton on Mayfield Project at 93 Canton Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 22 Request approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 65 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Mayfield Canton Development Group, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Canton on Mayfield Project at 93 Canton Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 23 Request approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 74 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Mayfield Canton Development Group, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Canton on Mayfield Project at 93 Canton Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 24 Request approval of change order less than 10% - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP020124K-JA Design-Build Services for North Fulton HHS Center, in an amount not to exceed $186,442.91 with Beck PMI, Joint Venture, comprised of The Beck Group and Peachtree Mechanical Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to modify the existing contract to facilitate the execution of twelve (12) additional services required for the completion of construction and renovation of the North Fulton HHS Center located at 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022, and to add an additional sixty (60) days to the initial contract term of 270 calendar days to accommodate material lead times for the additional services associated with this Change Order No. 2. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 25 Arts and Libraries
- 26 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Arts & Culture, SWC 99999-SPD-0000136-0008, Temporary Staffing Services with Corporate Temps Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) at no additional cost to provide temporary staffing services for an additional six (6) month period. Effective dates: July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 27 Health and Human Services
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- 28 Request approval of a Service Account Agreement Letter - Department of Public Works, Drinking Water Laboratory, and Related Services in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 from the State of Georgia / DNR - Environmental Protection Division (EPD) (Atlanta, GA), to provide drinking water laboratory and related services for the contract period effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 29 Request approval to renew an existing contract and increase the spending authority - Senior Services 25RFP1366504A-JWT, Consumer Directed Services - Fiscal Management with Guardiantrac, LLC d/b/a GT Independence for a total contract amount of $23,310.00. This action exercises the first and only renewal option. No renewal options remain. Effective date July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 30 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
- 31 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
- 32 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, July 15, 2026 First Regular Meeting Minutes, July 15, 2026 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, August 3, 2026
- 33 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Talaya Parker Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Barrett) Proclamation recognizing “Destiny Drake Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts)
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- 35 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 36 Public Comment - Citizens are allowed to voice County related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. Priority for public comment will be given to Fulton County citizens and those individuals representing businesses or organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, whether such persons are commenting in-person, via emails or via Zoom or other electronic media (i.e., phone call). Non-Fulton County citizens will only be heard after all in-person Fulton County citizens, representatives of business and organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, have been heard and the time allotted for public comment has not expired, except as otherwise provided in this code section. County staff shall verify the residency of each public speaker prior to such person being heard by the board. Speakers will be granted up to two minutes each. Members of the public will not be allowed to yield or donate time to other speakers. The Public Comment portion of the meeting will not exceed sixty (60) minutes at the First Regular Meeting, nor will this portion exceed sixty (60) minutes at the Second Regular Meeting. In the event the 60-minute time limit is reached prior to public comments being completed, public comment will be suspended and the business portion of the BOC meeting will commence. Public comment will resume at the end of the meeting. For more information or to arrange a speaking date, contact the Clerk’s Office. (CONDUCTED) 11 Speakers: Hillary Phillips (Animal Services); Myrna Phillips (ADA & Arts); Jade Gonzolez (Animal Services); Janet Hill (Deed Fraud); LA Pink (Accountability); Maggie McCullom (Thank you/Senior Olympics); Maggie Goldman (Jail Staffing); Robby Caban (Animal Services); Steven Dingle (Government Collaboration); Maria Gaudio (District 1 Representative); Mike Johnson (District 5 Representative) 3 Zoom Speakers: JW Grenadier (Deed Fraud); Charmaine Crook (Justice); Alonde Le Grand (Deed Fraud)
- 37 Public Hearing to accept and consider public comments regarding modifications to the Fee Schedule for the Environmental Health Division of the Fulton County Board of Health. (CONDUCTED) PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED NO SPEAKERS
- 38 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
- 39 Health and Human Services
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- 40 Presentation: Fulton County Board of Health Quarterly Report. (PRESENTED)
- 41 Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to approve a modification of the Fulton County Board of Health’s Fees for Environmental Health Services to reduce certain fee amounts; remove certain fees; add new fees; and for other purposes. Effective 30 days from BOC approval. (APPROVED)
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- 43 Request approval to replace one (1) voting member of the seven (7) members of the Fulton County Opioid Abatement Advisory Council (“Opioid Advisory Council). Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) requests approval of one (1) nominee, Shawn Mason, as a voting member of the Fulton County Regional Advisory Council for the Opioid Abatement Program. This nominee shall fill the spot vacated by former member Robin Buckley and will serve as a survivor of the disease of addiction as a person with lived experience, as specified in the council's requirements. This nominee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners up to an initial term of two (2) years. (APPROVED) The Opioid Advisory Council shall consist of the following voting members: (1) a designee of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, as nominated by the Sheriff and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; (2) a member designated by the executive team of the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; (3) a member of the Fulton County Board of Health, as nominated by the Fulton County Board of Health and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; (4) an academic member with a background in substance use and recovery, as nominated by the Director of the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; (5) a substance use disorder treatment provider within Fulton County licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), as nominated by the Director of the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; (6) a survivor of the disease of addiction or a family member who has lost a loved one to the disease, as nominated by the Director of the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; (7) a designee of the Fulton County Superior Court, as nominated by Fulton County Superior Court Administration and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners. These seven (7) voting members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners up to an initial term of two (2) years. In addition, the Director of the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Council, providing insight and guidance without holding voting rights.
- 44 Open & Responsible Government
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- 45 Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between Fulton County Government and the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF) Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia, to provide the Certified Public Manager’s Training Program (CPM or Certified Public Manager Program) for Fulton County employees at a cost not to exceed $175,000.00 annually, with an initial term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, and four (4) automatic one-year renewal terms for a total potential contract value not to exceed $875,000.00. (APPROVED)
- 46 Request approval of a statewide contract - Registration & Elections, Georgia Secretary of State, PE-47800-SS-2024-000000006, Sole Source - KNOWiNK in the amount of $297,700.00 with KNOWiNK, LLC (St. Louis, MO)) to provide mailing & voter communication services such as precinct card mailings, communication notices and printing and mailing of absentee ballots. Effective upon approval through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED)
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- 47 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000220-0006, Public Safety Technologies, Equipment, and Services in the total amount not to exceed $581,114.60 with Prologic ITS, LLC (Dallas, GA), for the purchase, delivery, and installation of emergency vehicle equipment packages for the upfit of 11 total Inmate Transport Vans for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED)
- 48 Request approval of lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 26ITB1607343C-JNJ, Asphalt/Concrete Pavement Maintenance and Repair Services in the total amount not to exceed $200,000.00 with (A) Deerfield Asphalt Paving Company (Atlanta, GA) in the amount not to exceed $105,000.00 and (B) Paramount Cutting Contracting (Loganville, GA) in the amount not exceed $95,000.00, to provide asphalt/concrete pavement maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis. Effective January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
- 49 Request approval to increase spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24ITB1312273C-GS, Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Countywide, in the total amount not to exceed $130,000.00 with (A) Latham Home Sanitation Company, Inc. (Loganville, GA) in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00 and (C) Arrow, Inc. dba Arrow Waste, (Conley, GA) in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, to cover the costs for additional solid waste disposal and recycling services Countywide for the remainder of FY2026. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
- 50 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
- 51 Request approval of a Resolution to increase economic opportunity on the Westside; to support the creation of affordable commercial space for local small businesses by approving the release of funds previously set aside; to assist in neighborhood stabilization; to catalyze private investment; and for other purposes. (Barrett) (HELD ON 7/15/26) (REMOVED)
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- 53 Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to dissolve the Fulton County HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, and Policy Advisory Committee due to inactivity; to provide for the orderly wind-down and transfer of its records; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (APPROVED)
- 54 Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners amending the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Commissioners to provide that a voting item receiving four or more negative votes shall not be automatically continued to a subsequent meeting; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (APPROVED)
- 55 Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, to re-establish a Budget Commission to assist in the development of the County's annual budget; to provide for its purpose, composition, selection, eligibility, and duties; to amend Section 2-261 of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances; to add Section 2-263 of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances; to repeal conflicting Resolutions; and for other purposes. (Ellis/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED)
- 56 Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners opposing the provision of tax abatements or other financial incentives by any Development Authority within Fulton County for Data Center Projects; urging the Development Authority of Fulton County to decline to entertain or approve any such incentive; and for other purposes. (Thorne/Ellis) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
- 57 Request approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (Administration), Article II (officers and employees), Division 2 (Code of Ethics), Section 2-77 of the Code of Laws of Fulton County relating to the Code of Ethics regarding unemployed officers and employees; and for other purposes. (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED)
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- 59 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
- 60 BOARD OF HEALTH (FULTON COUNTY) The Board of Commissioners has four appointees, pursuant to HB 885 (2016) and Georgia Code Section 31-3-2 (2016). One member shall be the chief executive officer of the governing authority of the County and shall serve as a member while holding their offices as chief executive officer of the governing authority of the County. One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the County shall be a physician actively practicing in the County; however, the governing authority may appoint a person licensed as a nurse or dentist under Chapter 26 or 11 of Title 43, or any other person having a familiarity with and concern for the provision of medical services in the County. One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the County shall be a consumer, a representative of a consumer, or a person from an advocacy agency or group, which member will represent on the Board the County’s consumers of health services. And one member to be appointed by the governing authority of the County shall be a consumer member who will represent on the Board the County’s needy, underprivileged, or elderly community. Initial terms are staggered. After these initial terms, members appointed shall take office the first day of January immediately following the expiration of the immediately preceding term of that office and serve terms of six years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Term = 6-year terms, after the initial terms Term below expired: 12/31/2018 Renay Blumenthal (Consumer/Advocate BOC-4/Eaves) Chairman Pitts nominated Renay Blumenthal for a Full Board reappointment to a term expiring December 31, 2030.
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- 61 BOARD OF HEALTH (FULTON COUNTY) Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Kathi Amille Earles (Physician BOC-3/Pitts) Chairman Pitts nominated Kathi Amille Earles for a Full Board reappointment to a term expiring December 31, 2031.
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- 63 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
- 64 Discussion: Update - Implementation of five-point plan (Pitts) (DISCUSSED)
- 65 Discussion: Data Centers: 2026 growth in assessed value (Ellis) (DISCUSSED) HEARD AFTER ITEM #26-0461
- 66 Discussion: Update - Jail Capacity Planning (Barrett) (HELD)
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- 67 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 68 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.
- 69 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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- 75 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.
- 76 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.
- 77 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.
- 78 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier.