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March 4, 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: March 18, 2026

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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 10:06
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 10:11
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Donald Bolton, Jr., County Chaplain
  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) 26-0106 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 11:40
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Georgia School of Orthodontics Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) February 17, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Heart of Success Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 21, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Ben Crump Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Reverend Dr. Carl H. Moncrieff, Sr. Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Arrington) February 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Tayari Jones Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) February 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Representative Tyrone Brooks Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Reverend Sam Mosteller Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Larry Johnson Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Judge Charles Mays Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 22, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “David Banner Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 25, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “St. James LIVE Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 26, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Leadership North Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) February 26, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Black Cowboy Heritage Festival Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 28, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Matthew Thompson Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 1, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. James E. Woods Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) March 2, 2026 26-0107
  11. 11 Open & Responsible Government
  12. 12 Request approval of a change order less than 10% - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, #24ITB100324K-JA, Renovation of Airport Administration Air Rescue Firefighting Station in an amount not to exceed $85,446.00 with Sovereign Cooper, Inc. (Cumming, GA), to modify existing contract to allow the execution of eight (8) additional services for the completion of the construction/renovation project to the upper and lower floors of the west apparatus bay (approximately 7,275 gross square footage) for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station (ARFF) located at the Fulton County Executive Airport, 3965 Aero Drive, Atlanta, GA 30336. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0108
  13. 13 Arts and Libraries
  14. 14 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Fulton County Library System, 25ITB1484401B-PS, E-Rate Eligible Internet Access & WAN Connectivity in an amount not to exceed $133,029.48 with AT&T Corporation (Atlanta, GA) to supply broadband Internet access and wide area network (WAN) connectivity between primary and secondary datacenters and a number of individual public libraries located within the metropolitan Atlanta Georgia area. Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with three renewal options. This item is 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) ..body 26-0109
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  16. 16 Health and Human Services
  17. 17 Request approval to enter into Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contracts with the following: College Park ($120,000.00), East Point ($150,000.00), Fairburn ($180,000.00), Hapeville ($120,000.00), Palmetto ($70,000.00), Union City ($180,000.00) to deliver community development activities. Total amount being awarded is $820,000.00. Authorize the Chairman to disburse funds, execute and administer the CDBG contracts and related documents consistent with the federal program regulations and this Board action. Effective upon BOC approval. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0110
  18. 18 Request approval to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with City of Alpharetta ($110,000.00) to conform its terms and conditions with the January 21, 2025 revocation of Executive Order 11246 by Executive Order 14173; and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Amendment and related documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0111
  19. 19 Justice and Safety
  20. 20 Request approval of the Atlanta Region Commission’s Metro Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative Memorandum of Understanding regarding Department of Homeland Security grant funding awarded to the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency - (Grant Year 2023). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0112
  21. 21 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  22. 22 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 26-0113 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 14:44
  23. 23 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2026 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 18, 2026 26-0114 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 15:26
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  25. 25 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “EmpowerHER Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.” (Ellis/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Theatre In Our Schools Month.” (Ellis/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “WellSpring Living Appreciation Day.” (Barrett/BOC) 26-0115 ▶ jump to 15:53
  26. 26 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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  28. 27 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) 12 Speakers: Linda H. Williams (Detention Center Advocacy for Women); Michael Collins (Diversion); Helen D. Williams (Deed Fraud); Moki Macias (Diversion); LA Pink (Voter Fraud); Latrece Williams (Incarceration/Dwanye Lamar High Jr); Tanya Wright (Techie Homes Developer); Devin Franklin (Diversion); Maria Gaudio (BRE Appointment); Steven Imle (Diversion); S. Kennedy (Homeless Encampments); Denise Ruben (Diversion) 4 Zoom Speakers: Robby Caban (Lifeline/Animal Services); Janet Hill (Deed Fraud); Kirt Beasley (Sheriff’s Budget); Jason Toweh (FBI Raid/Elections) 26-0116 ▶ jump to 44:18
  29. 28 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  30. 29 Open & Responsible Government
  31. 30 Request approval of a statewide contract - Registration & Elections, Georgia Secretary of State, PE-47800-SS-2024-000000006, SoleSource - KNOWiNK in an amount not to exceed $262,667.78 with KNOWiNK, LLC (St. Louis, MO)) to adhere to Secretary of State mandated mail for NGE mail notices. Effective upon approval through June 11, 2026. (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER 26-0117
  32. 31 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, GSA MAS Contract #GS-02F-028AA, Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services, in the amount not to exceed $536,868.20 with Emergency Management Services International, Inc. (Culpeper, VA), to provide consulting services related to planning and logistical support for the Fulton County Jail DOJ Consent Decree response. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 26-0118 approve Pass ▶ jump to 201:59
  33. 32 Health and Human Services
  34. 33 Request approval of a Contract Item Agreement (CIA) between Fulton County and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for water main relocations associated with the widening and improvements to Abbotts Bridge Road (SR 120)-Promise Parkway to Boles Road, Project P.I. No. 721000, in Johns Creek, Georgia, in an estimated amount of $2,426,610.00. (APPROVED) 26-0119 approve Pass ▶ jump to 202:32
  35. 34 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  36. 35 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
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  38. 36 FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE (FILED) Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Karcheik Sims-Alvarado (Hall) Commissioner Ivory has nominated Karcheik Sims-Alvarado for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 26-0074 approve ▶ jump to 225:26
  39. 37 FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE (HELD ON 2/18/26) (REMOVED) Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Ann Hill-Bond (Ivory) Commissioner Ivory has nominated Ann Hill-Bond for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER IVORY 26-0075
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  41. 39 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (HELD ON 2/18/26) (MOTION TO FILE FAILED ON 3/4/26) Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Michael Hopkins (Ivory) Commissioner Ivory has nominated Michael Hopkins for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 26-0079 file Fail ▶ jump to 227:50
  42. 39 FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE (FILED) Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Karcheik Sims-Alvarado (Hall) Commissioner Ivory has nominated Karcheik Sims-Alvarado for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 26-0074 file Pass ▶ jump to 226:06
  43. 40 Request approval of a Resolution affirming the protection of Constitutional Rights at Fulton County facilities and limiting ICE enforcement activities. (Arrington) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 26-0063 approve as amended Pass ▶ jump to 229:03
  44. 41 Request approval of a Resolution to support affordable housing in partnership with Cosmopolitan AME Church, Good Place, and Collaborative Housing Solutions by approving a grant from funds previously set aside to aid in the construction of a 70-unit new construction multifamily development in Vine City that includes 63 affordable units and 7 market rate units, and for other purposes. (Barrett/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED) 26-0101 approve Pass ▶ jump to 242:16
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  46. 42 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 ▶ jump to 249:03
  47. 43 Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to establish standing committees; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 26-0121 approve ▶ jump to 250:49
  48. 44 Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners directing the County Manager to procure a third-party independent contractor to complete a comprehensive audit of the Fulton County budget for 2026; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 3/4/26) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY CHAIRMAN PITTS 26-0122 approve Fail ▶ jump to 262:08
  49. 45 Request approval of a Resolution to reallocate at least two percent of the fiscal year 2026 budget towards expenditures related to the establishment of new hospital facilities in Atlanta and South Fulton; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 26-0123 approve ▶ jump to 263:40
  50. 46 Request approval of an urging Resolution urging the Georgia General Assembly not to enact legislation eliminating property taxes as a source of local government revenue; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 3/4/26) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY CHAIRMAN PITTS 26-0124 approve Fail ▶ jump to 272:37
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  52. 47 Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to establish standing committees; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 26-0121 file Pass ▶ jump to 251:26
  53. 48 Request approval of a Resolution to direct the County Manager and the Department of Finance to coordinate with the Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Office of the Solicitor-General to develop a plan for intake level diversion screening at the Rice Street Jail; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE FIRST REGULER MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER IVORY 26-0125
  54. 49 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing Fulton County, Georgia to appropriate funds received by the County to the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority for capital purposes at Zoo Atlanta; and for other related purposes. (Ivory) 26-0126 approve ▶ jump to 203:55
  55. 50 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
  56. 50 Request approval of a Resolution to reallocate at least two percent of the fiscal year 2026 budget towards expenditures related to the establishment of new hospital facilities in Atlanta and South Fulton; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 26-0123 file Pass ▶ jump to 265:35
  57. 51 REGION III EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL (APPROVED) The Bylaws of the Region III Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council requires that its members be appointed by County Commissioners and must constitute a minimum of two thirds of the voting membership. Council members serve terms of appointment of three (3) years. The Council year will be from July 1 to June 30. The term of each appointment shall be for three years with one-third of the Council to be appointed each year. In order to have one-third of the Council appointed each year some appointments may be made for 1 or 2 years until such balances achieved. Members may be reappointed to the EMS Council with no limit on terms. (See EMS Advisory Council Bylaws updated on 5/13/2021). Term = 3 Years Term below expires: June 30, 2027 Vacant (BOC/Position 3) Commissioner Arrington nominated Joe Maddox for a Full Board appointment to an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. 26-0127 approve Pass ▶ jump to 277:08
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  59. 52 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  60. 53 Open & Responsible Government
  61. 54 Presentation: 2026 Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED) 26-0128 approve Pass ▶ jump to 319:54
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  63. 55 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing Fulton County, Georgia to appropriate funds received by the County to the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority for capital purposes at Zoo Atlanta; and for other related purposes. (Ivory) 26-0126 hold Pass ▶ jump to 207:38
  64. 56 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  65. 57 Discussion and request approval of a Jail Population Reduction Initiative (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED) 26-0129 approve Pass ▶ jump to 88:23
  66. 58 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  67. 59 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, Ivory, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 26-0130 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 219:27
  68. 60 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m.
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  70. 65 Discussion and request approval of a Jail Population Reduction Initiative (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED) 26-0129 hold Fail ▶ jump to 167:21
  71. 66 Discussion and request approval of a Jail Population Reduction Initiative (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED) 26-0129 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 177:41
  72. 67 Discussion and request approval of a Jail Population Reduction Initiative (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED) 26-0129 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 200:33
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  74. 71 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, Ivory, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 26-0130 approve Pass ▶ jump to 223:40
  75. 72 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, Ivory, and Arrington; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 26-0130 approve Pass ▶ jump to 224:07