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February 18, 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 4, 2026

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Agenda — 76 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 12:56
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 12:57
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Donald E. Bolton, 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 Second Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 26-0070 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 14:07
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Deborah Sengbloh Murphy Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) February 5, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Buckhead Art and Company Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 5, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “First Icononium Baptist Church Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 8, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Kenan Thompson Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) February 12, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Nathan Smith Remembrance Day.” (Arrington/Ellis) February 13, 2026 Proclamation recognizing “Marc H. Morial Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) February 15, 2026 26-0071
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  12. 12 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  13. 13 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 = 2 years. The Reparations Task Force shall sunset on December 31, 2025 unless continued by action of the Board of Commissioners. At the November 19th, 2025 Second Regular Meeting (Item #25-0890) the Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution that extends the term of the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce for a period of twelve (12) months after the December 21, 2025 end date. Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Rodney J. Littles (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Rodney J. Littles for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 26-0072
  14. 14 FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE (REMOVED) Term below expired: 12/31/2023 Michael Simanga (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman has nominated Michael Simanga for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY VICE CHAIR ABDUR-RAHMAN 26-0073
  15. 15 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 341:47
  16. 16 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 hold Pass
  17. 16 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 hold Fail ▶ jump to 350:02
  18. 17 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: 12/31/2024 Brandon Tonge (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Brandon Tonge for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 26-0076
  19. 17 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 hold Pass ▶ jump to 359:40
  20. 18 FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ZONING BOARD (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall appoint seven (7) members to a Community Zoning Board for unincorporated Fulton County. Each member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall nominate, for full Board approval, a member to the Community Zoning Board. From the membership of the Community Zoning Board, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve no more than two (2) years. Members of the Community Zoning Board serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed upon motion of the nominating Commissioner and affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Commissioners. Term = The members shall serve a term consistent with that of the member of the Board of Commissioners making the nomination. Members shall serve no more than two (2) terms, either consecutive or non-consecutive. Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Frederick Caldwell (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Frederick Caldwell for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2028. 26-0077
  21. 19 FULTON COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC) (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) One (1) representative will be nominated by each of the Commission Districts for a total of seven (7) members; this includes one representative from District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Each representative will serve a two-year term and could be re-appointed to serve additional terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no term of any member nominated by a District Commissioner shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who nominates that member. Term = 2 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Kareemah Hanifa (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Kareemah Hanifa for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 26-0078
  22. 20 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 hold Pass
  23. 21 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Staggered two (2) year terms Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Anne Currie (Pitts) Chairman Pitts nominated Latonia Jones for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 26-0080
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  26. 23 Development Authority of Fulton County TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act)
  27. 24 Execution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of Fulton County Revenue Bonds (Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, Inc.). Series 2026 in an amount not to exceed $90,000,000.00 (the “Bonds”). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0081
  28. 25 Open & Responsible Government
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  30. 26 No action is requested. This reporting is being provided to meet the quarterly reporting requirement for monetary transfers amount budget funds per Board Resolution #09-1262. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0082
  31. 27 Ratification of January 2026 Grants Activity Report. 26-0083
  32. 28 Request approval to amend the 2026 COLA Resolution, as adopted in the FY2026 Budget (#26-0032), to include Superior Court and State Court chamber staff as eligible COLA recipients. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0084
  33. 29 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 11,674.08 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Arkan Bethany, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Elara at Bethany Project at 3475-95 Bethany Bend, Milton, Georgia 30004. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0085
  34. 30 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 14,026 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Arkan Bethany, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Elara at Bethany Project at 3475-95 Bethany Bend, Milton, Georgia 30004. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0086
  35. 31 Request approval of Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc., for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 1000 Lexington Farm Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0087
  36. 32 Request approval of a Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to the Governmental Agreement between the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority regarding the Atlanta Zoo for the purpose of releasing the Abana Courtyard from the Leased Premises; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Fourth Amendment and any related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Fourth Amendment and any related documents as to form and make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0088
  37. 33 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the acceptance by Fulton County, Georgia of certain leasehold interests held by the Building Authority of Fulton County; of title in fee simple of certain real property owned by the Building Authority of Fulton County; of title in fee simple to all real or personal property, equipment, and assets of any kind, including assets later discovered, from the Building Authority of Fulton County; authorizing the Chairman to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the acceptance of leasehold interests, real property, and any other assets from the Building Authority of Fulton County; authorizing the transfer of a leasehold interest to the City of South Fulton; authorizing the Chairman to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer of a leasehold interest to the City of South Fulton; authorizing the County Attorney to prepare and approve as to form all documents necessary and appropriate to accomplish these transactions; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0089
  38. 34 ​​Request approval to close out a contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134833C-MH, Fire Extinguisher Testing and Maintenance Services, in the amount not to exceed $10,582.20 with (B) Summit Fire & Security (Loganville, GA), to cover the final payment to close out the contract for services rendered. This contract provided on-site fire extinguisher testing and maintenance services for Fulton County facilities for FY2025. Effective upon BOC approval.​ (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 26-0090
  39. 35 SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  40. 36 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 26-0091 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 23:07
  41. 37 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, January 21, 2026 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 4, 2026 26-0092 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 23:31
  42. 38 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Government Communicators Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/BOC) *Proclamation recognizing “Ladisa Onyiliogwu Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/BOC) *added during the meeting 26-0093 ▶ jump to 23:51
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  44. 39 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  45. 40 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 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) 13 Speakers: Reverand Cynthina Parnell McDonald (Resolution #26-0101); Cherie Ong (Resolution #26-0101); Charnette Trimble (Resolution #26-0101); Jeaniece Haygood (Resolution #26-0101); William Johnson (Resolution #26-0101); Wilma Watson (Resolution #26-0101); Anthony Haygood (Resolution #26-0101); LA Pink (Voter Fraud); Kimberly Brooks (Wrongful Eviction); Richelle Patton (Resolution #26-0101); Hope Mays (Board of Elections); John E. Lee (Resolution #26-0101) 2 Zoom Speakers: Robby Caban (Animal Services); Kirt Beasley (Resolution #26-0101) 26-0094 ▶ jump to 38:38
  46. 41 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  47. 42 Open & Responsible Government
  48. 43 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED) 26-0095 ▶ jump to 110:18
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  51. 45 Health and Human Services
  52. 46 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Community Development, 25RFP1347583B-EC, Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount not to exceed $1,002,791.54 with Meals on Wheels Atlanta Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide housing rehabilitation services including general program administration. The action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: April 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 26-0096 approve Pass ▶ jump to 217:23
  53. 47 Request approval and adoption of revisions and updates to the Fulton County Standard Details, Specifications, and Pump Station Manual with regards to water and wastewater infrastructure. The proposed updates establish the new standard details, specifications, and guidelines that the development community will be required to follow. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 26-0097 approve Pass ▶ jump to 217:48
  54. 48 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Senior Services, 25RFP1421145A-KM, Food Services Management in the amount not to exceed $669,600.00 with Nourish Food Services (Grayson, GA) to provide food service management services for the five senior multipurpose facilities and three training centers. Effective March 2, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 26-0098 approve Pass ▶ jump to 218:16
  55. 49 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  56. 50 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 ▶ jump to 299:15
  57. 51 Request approval of a Resolution to reallocate at least two percent of the fiscal year 2026 budget towards affordable housing, homelessness prevention programs, and wrap-around services; to direct the County Manager or his designee to propose a similar budget allocation in subsequent fiscal years; and for other purposes. (Ivory/Barrett) (DENIED) 26-0099 approve ▶ jump to 302:03
  58. 52 Request approval of a Resolution increasing the amount of the stipend paid to each member of the Fulton County Board of Equalization from $100.00 per day to $150.00 per day and for other purposes. (Pitts/BOC) (APPROVED) 26-0100 approve Pass ▶ jump to 309:49
  59. 53 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 ▶ jump to 313:41
  60. 54 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
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  62. 55 FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 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 expires: 12/31/2026 Vacant (BOC - Chairperson) Chairman Pitts has nominated Melissa Adams for a Full Board appointment to serve as Chairperson to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026. 26-0102 approve Pass ▶ jump to 324:13
  63. 56 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  64. 56 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 ▶ jump to 300:27
  65. 57 Open & Responsible Government
  66. 57 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 hold Pass ▶ jump to 301:15
  67. 58 Presentation: 2026 State Legislative Session Update. 26-0103 ▶ jump to 327:35
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  69. 59 Request approval of a Resolution to reallocate at least two percent of the fiscal year 2026 budget towards affordable housing, homelessness prevention programs, and wrap-around services; to direct the County Manager or his designee to propose a similar budget allocation in subsequent fiscal years; and for other purposes. (Ivory/Barrett) (DENIED) 26-0099 deny Pass ▶ jump to 306:05
  70. 60 Infrastructure and Economic Development
  71. 61 Presentation: Annual Development Authority of Fulton County Governmental Accounting Standards Board, GASB 77. 26-0104 ▶ jump to 66:02
  72. 62 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  73. 62 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 hold Pass ▶ jump to 314:40
  74. 63 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). 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; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 26-0105 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 220:51
  75. 64 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
  76. 73 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). 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; Deputy County Attorney Shalanda Miller; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 26-0105 approve Pass ▶ jump to 299:41