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October 15, 2025 ·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: November 5, 2025

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Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 40:14
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 40:21
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 40:38
  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) 25-0758 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 42:01
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.” (Pitts) September Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta Fashion Week.” (Ivory) October 2-5, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Rev. Raphael G. Warnock Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) October 4, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “DeQuantes Devontay Lamar Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) October 4, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “South Fulton National Night Out.” (Arrington) October 7, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “American Black Film Festival Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) October 9, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Tyrone Spears Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) October 11, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Blind Equality Achievement Day.” (Barrett) October 11, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Pastor Frederick Caldwell Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) October 12, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Richard Johnson Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) October 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Appreciation Day. (Ellis) October 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Keep Roswell Beautiful Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) October 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Blue Heron Nature Preserve Appreciation Day.” (Barrett) October 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Mothers and Others for Clean Air Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) October 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Kendall Rae’s Green Heart Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) October 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “The Atlanta Voice Newspaper Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) October 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Cherry Street Energy Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) October 15, 2025 25-0759
  11. 11 Request approval of the proposed 2026 Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Calendar. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0760
  12. 12 Open & Responsible Government
  13. 13 Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138782C-JNJ, Glass and Plexiglas Repair and Replacement in the total amount not to exceed $105,000.00 with (A) Brad Construction Company II, LLC (Fayetteville, GA) in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and (B) P & E Mirror and Glass, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to provide glass and Plexiglas repair and replacement on an “as needed” basis for Fulton County facilities. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0761
  14. 14 Ratification of September 2025 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0762
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  16. 16 Health and Human Services
  17. 17 Request approval of a Substantial Amendment to the HUD HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. This plan describes how the County intends to allocate $2,432,222.00 in HOME-ARP funds, authorized by the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program. The proposed amendment reallocates funds to support financial assistance, short-and medium-term rental assistance (Supportive Services) for low to moderate income individuals and families. The funds are 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0763
  18. 18 Request approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") between Fulton County, as the Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC") Collaborative Applicant, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), on behalf of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority ("GHFA"), to implement the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The term is from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026. This item is 100% grant funded in the amount of $77,019.00 (HMIS grant through the DCA). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0764
  19. 19 Request approval of the Community Agreement (Attachment “A”) between Fulton County, Georgia, acting through its Department of Community Development, and The Barack Obama Foundation, on behalf of its My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. The Agreement outlines the purpose, expectations, and parameters of the County’s participation with the Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance’s Leadership Network. The agreement does not require funding from the county. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0765
  20. 20 Infrastructure and Economic Development
  21. 21 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 22RFP148596K-BKJ, Airport Planning and Environmental Consulting in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with Michael Baker International, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to provide planning services for updating, modifying and implementing the Capital Improvement Program at the Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field. This action exercises the third of three renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0766
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  23. 23 Justice and Safety
  24. 24 Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Goodwill of North Georgia (“GNG”) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for the purposes of providing job readiness and skills training and employment as part of the Peer and Care Expansion project (PeaCE) Project. The agreement is subject to grant funding and guidelines outlined in the grant award approved by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (“BJA”) FY24 Adult Treatment Court Programs #15PBJA-24-GG-03884-DGCT, attached hereto as Exhibit A in an amount not to exceed $47,089.00. This effectuates year two (2) of three (3) one-year renewal options pending grant funding. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0767
  25. 25 SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  26. 26 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0768 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 42:58
  27. 27 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, September 17, 2025 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, October 1, 2025 25-0769 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 43:52
  28. 28 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment Awardee Appreciation Day.” (BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Roswell, Inc. Appreciation Day.” (Thorne/Pitts/Ellis/Barrett/Ivory/ Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “DeafBlind Access and Opportunity Week.” (Arrington/Ivory) Proclamation recognizing “Clean Water Week.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts/Ellis/Thorne/Barrett/Ivory) 25-0770 ▶ jump to 44:10
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  30. 30 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  31. 31 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) 12 Speakers: Val Anderson (Police Justice); Maeonna Best (Jail/Sheriff); LA Pink (Jail/Sheriff); Ebrima Mbowe (Police Justice); Israel Finch (Senior Services); Shabnam Bashiri (Police Justice); Scott Evans (Animal Services/Lifeline); James Moses (Animal Services/Lifeline); Robby Caban (Animal Services/Lifeline); Matthew Lewis (Animal Services/Lifeline); Asha Imani (Local Education Tax); Pieter Friedrich (Oppose HB 375) 1 Zoom Speaker: Matt Rowenczak (Board Member Ethics) 25-0771 ▶ jump to 69:10
  32. 32 COUNTY MANAGER'S RENEWAL ITEMS
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  34. 33 Open & Responsible Government
  35. 34 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP103124C-MH, General Landscaping and Lawncare Services for Countywide Facilities in the total amount not to exceed $2,105,000.00 with (A) ReIMAGE General Contractors, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide on-site landscape/ground maintenance and lawn care services for all County-owned sites (A - North Fulton Sites and B - South Fulton Sites) to include Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0772
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  37. 35 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP103124C-MH, General Landscaping and Lawncare Services for Countywide Facilities in the total amount not to exceed $2,105,000.00 with (A) ReIMAGE General Contractors, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide on-site landscape/ground maintenance and lawn care services for all County-owned sites (A - North Fulton Sites and B - South Fulton Sites) to include Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0772 approve Pass ▶ jump to 94:40
  38. 36 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138801C-GS, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups C, D & G) in an amount not to exceed $907,928.00 with (A) American Facility Services, Inc. (Alpharetta, GA), to provide janitorial services for selected Fulton County facilities for Groups C (Central Libraries) and D (North Fulton Libraries) for Fulton County. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0773 approve Pass ▶ jump to 95:52
  39. 37 Health and Human Services
  40. 38 Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Public Works, 24ITB091324K-CRB, Standby Miscellaneous Construction Wastewater System Services in a total amount not to exceed $14,000,000.00 with (A) Site Engineering, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,400,000.00; (B) Wade Coots Company, Inc. (Austell, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000.00; (C) Sol Construction, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,800,000.00; and, (D) Kemi Construction Company, Inc. (College Park, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,200,000.00 to provide standby miscellaneous construction wastewater system services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0774 approve Pass ▶ jump to 96:21
  41. 39 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 23ITB458876A-KM, Small Water Meter Installation in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with Jewel of the South, Inc. (Conyers, GA), to provide small water meter installation services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0775 approve Pass ▶ jump to 96:51
  42. 40 Infrastructure and Economic Development
  43. 41 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 22RFP134460K-JAJ, Professional Services for Airport Consulting and Engineering Services Design/Engineering/Construction an amount not to exceed $1,015,000.00 with Michael Baker International to provide design, engineering and construction inspection services for updating, modifying and implementing the Capital Improvement Plan at Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field. This action exercises the third of four renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0776 approve Pass ▶ jump to 97:15
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  46. 43 Justice and Safety
  47. 44 Request approval to renew an existing contract- Medical Examiner, 24RFP144589C-JH, Toxicology Services in an amount not to exceed $175,275.00 with National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs (Horsham, PA) to provide forensic postmortem toxicology testing. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0777 approve Pass ▶ jump to 97:41
  48. 45 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  49. 46 Open & Responsible Government
  50. 47 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED) 25-0778 ▶ jump to 98:00
  51. 48 Presentation, review, and approval of October 15, 2025, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED) 25-0779 approve Pass ▶ jump to 178:54
  52. 49 Request approval to modify the classification section of the Classification and Compensation plan by adding the new titles of Animal Services Dispatcher (grade 11), Animal Services Officer I (grade 12), Animal Services Officer II (grade 14), Animal Services Bite Investigator (grade 14), Animal Field Services Supervisor (grade 18), and Animal Field Services Manager (grade 19). (APPROVED) 25-0780 approve Pass ▶ jump to 179:33
  53. 50 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITB1393416C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 with ArborServ (Lithonia, GA), to provide c on an as-needed basis. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0781 approve Pass ▶ jump to 183:01
  54. 51 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITBC1410259C-JH, Ballasts, Lamps, Light Fixtures and Related Supplies in the total amount of $160,000.00 with (A) E. Sam Jones (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $80,000.00; (B) Summit Lighting Solutions (Lawrenceville, GA) in the amount of $60,000.00; and, (C) Mega Wholesale, LLC (Elizabeth, NJ) in the amount of $20,000.00 to provide ballasts, lamps, light fixtures, and related items on an "as needed" basis for Fulton County facilities and parking lots. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0782 approve Pass ▶ jump to 183:29
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  56. 53 Request approval to award a contract without competition - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, #25SS090425C-MH, Countywide Postage Services in the amount not to exceed $2,300,000.00 with the United States Postal Service (Atlanta, GA), to provide postage services for Fulton County agencies. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0783 approve Pass ▶ jump to 183:55
  57. 54 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract #012825-ORK, Pest Control Services with Related Products in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with Orkin, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide comprehensive pest control services on an as-needed basis for Countywide facilities. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0784 approve Pass ▶ jump to 184:22
  58. 55 Request approval to amend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP103124C-MH, General Landscaping and Lawncare Services for Countywide Facilities with (A) ReIMAGE General Contractors, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to add the (A) North Fulton Sites (20 County facilities/properties) to the existing contract so that ReIMAGE General Contractors, LLC can assume full landscape maintenance responsibilities beginning January 1, 2026. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0785 approve Pass ▶ jump to 184:45
  59. 56 Arts and Libraries
  60. 57 Request approval of the FY2025 Contracts for Services Program funding recommendations totaling $1,700,000.00. Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture’s FY 2025 budget. (APPROVED) 25-0786 approve Pass ▶ jump to 185:11
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  62. 58 Health and Human Services
  63. 59 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Public Works, RFP# 19RFP090419K-DB, Operation & Maintenance Service for Wastewater Facilities & Pump Stations in the North Fulton Service Area, for 57 days and in the amount not to exceed $3,506,212.72, with Veolia Water North America-South, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide reliable, uninterrupted operation of the water and wastewater system operations and maintenance management systems in the North Fulton service area. This extension will be effective November 4, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0787 approve Pass ▶ jump to 185:39
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  65. 61 Request approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Applied Research Services, Inc. (ARS) as the Evaluator for the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) FY 2023 Behavioral Health Partnership for Early Diversion of Youth Grant in the amount of $35,935.00. Effective September 30, 2023 to September 29, 2028. 100% Grant funded. (APPROVED) 25-0788 approve Pass ▶ jump to 188:29
  66. 62 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  67. 63 Request approval of a Resolution to increase the compensation paid to each member of the Fulton County Boards of Equalization from $100.00 per day to $150.00 per day; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 10/1/25)(MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 10/15/25) (FAILED) 25-0755 approve Fail ▶ jump to 191:01
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  69. 64 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  70. 65 Open & Responsible Government
  71. 66 Presentation: 2026 Legislative Agenda. (PRESENTED) 25-0789 ▶ jump to 256:18
  72. 67 Presentation and approval of the 2026 Legislative Agenda. (HELD ON 10/15/25) 25-0790
  73. 68 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  74. 69 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0791 enter into executive session ▶ jump to 189:07
  75. 70 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
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  77. 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0791 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 191:41
  78. 74 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0791 approve Pass ▶ jump to 255:28
  79. 75 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon; Assistant Chief Strategy Officer Steve Nawrocki; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0791 approve Pass ▶ jump to 255:54