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April 1, 2026 ·10:00 AM Final ·This document is tentative, has not been ratified or approved by the Board of Commissioners, and is not binding on the County or any officer. Scheduled date for ratification: April 15, 2026

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Agenda — 49 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 11:06
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 11:14
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 11:29
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recite in unison
  5. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
  6. 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. 8 CONSENT AGENDA
  9. 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) 26-0177 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 12:28
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Torin T. Dailey Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) March 20, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Thrive Management Development Program Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) March 20, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Roshell Ingraham Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) March 20, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Trenches Global Impact Center Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Wilson S. Smith, Jr. Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) March 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Buffalo Soldiers Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Bill Duke Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “DJ Mars Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Marcus Garvey Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 25, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Tip T.I. Harris Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 25, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Thuy-An Julien Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 25, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Kawan KP Prather Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 25, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Yvonne Maria Hodge Remembrance Day.” (Pitts) March 27, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Master Sgt. Cedric D. Jackson Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) March 27, 2026 26-0178
  11. 11 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  12. 12 FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Reparations Task Force shall have the following members: Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members, for a total of 14 members. Each member shall be a resident of Fulton County at the time of the appointment. A member shall serve for a two year term and subject to removal by the appointing Commissioner for cause. No member's term shall exceed that of the appointing Commissioner, but shall remain as a voting member until replaced or reappointed by the successive Commissioner. Term = Two year terms. The Reparations Task Force shall sunset on December 31, 2027 unless continued by action of the Board of Commissioners. Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Amanda Meng (Barrett) Commissioner Barrett nominated Amanda Meng for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 26-0179
  13. 13 FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Two year terms. The Reparations Task Force shall sunset on December 31, 2027 unless continued by action of the Board of Commissioners. Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Elon Butts Osby (Barrett) Commissioner Barrett nominated Elon Butts Osby for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 26-0180
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  15. 15 Justice and Safety
  16. 16 Request approval to close out a contract - Superior Court Administration, SWC #47100-GBI0000165-0002, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., for the return of diagnostic equipment used for random drug testing for Fulton County Accountability Courts. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0181
  17. 17 Open & Responsible Government
  18. 18 Request approval of qualifying fees - Registration & Elections - to approve qualifying fees for Fulton County Board of Commission, District 4 to be filled in the 2026 Special Election. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0182
  19. 19 Request approval of a Resolution approving a Neighborhood Service Center Lease Agreement between the City of Atlanta (Lessor) and Fulton County (Lessee) for the County’s continued use of approximately 5,237 rentable square feet of space at 215 Lakewood Way SW, Atlanta, Georgia, for the Bethlehem Neighborhood Senior Center, with an initial term of one year and two one-year renewal options and for the monthly rental amount of Four Thousand Eight Hundred and 58/100 Dollars ($4,800.58); authorizing the Chairman to execute the Lease Agreement and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Lease Agreement and related documents as to form and make any necessary changes thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0183
  20. 20 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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  22. 21 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED) 26-0184 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 13:07
  23. 22 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2026 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 18, 2026 26-0185 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 13:33
  24. 23 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “National Community Development Week” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts) 26-0186 ▶ jump to 13:46
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  26. 25 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  27. 26 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) 8 Speakers: Maggie McCullom (Kinship Care Program); LA Pink (Political Integrity); Demetrice Brewer (Homelessness); Maggie Goldman (Jail Funding); Janet Hill (Deed Fraud); Julie Allen (BRE Appointments/Elections); Maria Gaudio (Federal Elections Trial); Jayson Toweh (Voter Access) 1 Zoom Speaker: Linda Nash (Deed Fraud) 26-0187 ▶ jump to 19:50
  28. 27 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  29. 28 Request approval of a Statewide contract - Registration & Elections, Georgia Secretary of State, PE-47800-SS-2024-000000006, SoleSource - KNOWiNK in the amount of $252,217.78 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 June 11, 2026. (APPROVED) 26-0188 approve Pass ▶ jump to 41:58
  30. 29 Health and Human Services
  31. 30 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Public Works, Sourcewell Contract # 011723-CAT, Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Technology in the amount not to exceed $235,550.00 with Caterpillar through Sourcewell’s Authorized Representative Yancey Bros. (Atlanta, GA), for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Caterpillar, Inc. Model: 320 Excavator. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED) 26-0189 approve Pass ▶ jump to 42:27
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  33. 32 Request approval to increase spending authority - Department of Public Works, 25ITB1421243A-ST, Standby Utility Pavement Patching & Paving Services in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 with the K&E Group USA, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide standby utility pavement patching and paving services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 26-0190 approve Pass ▶ jump to 43:01
  34. 33 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  35. 34 Request approval of a Resolution to promote Public Education regarding how to obtain voter identification; and for other purposes. (Thorne) (HELD ON 3/4/26 AND 3/18/26) (FAILED ON 4/1/26) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER THORNE 26-0120 approve Fail ▶ jump to 43:48
  36. 35 Request approval of a Resolution to appropriate nine hundred seventy-five thousand dollars and zero cents ($975,000.00) to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to support services provided to survivors of intimate partner abuse and their families; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (HELD ON 3/18/26) (APPROVED) 26-0171 approve Pass ▶ jump to 60:39
  37. 36 Request approval of a Resolution to authorize payment of locality pay to the Superior Court Judges of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (APPROVED) 26-0191 approve Pass ▶ jump to 85:59
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  39. 37 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  40. 38 Open & Responsible Government
  41. 39 Presentation: 2026 Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED) 26-0192 approve Pass ▶ jump to 126:25
  42. 40 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  43. 41 Discussion: Utilization of funds committed for improving Jail Detention staffing, detention staffing hiring progress. (Ellis) (DISCUSSED) 26-0193 ▶ jump to 128:11
  44. 42 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  45. 43 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, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon; Chief Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Vice-Chairman Abdur-Rahman was absent. 26-0194 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 139:11
  46. 44 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:29 p.m.
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  48. 47 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, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon; Chief Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Vice-Chairman Abdur-Rahman was absent. 26-0194 approve Pass ▶ jump to 141:09
  49. 48 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, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon; Chief Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Vice-Chairman Abdur-Rahman was absent. 26-0194 approve Pass ▶ jump to 142:07