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September 3, 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: September 17, 2025

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Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 32:20
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 32:25
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Donald E. Bolton, County Chaplain ▶ jump to 32:50
  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) 25-0622 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 33:53
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “HWPL Georgia Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 24, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Melba Moore Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 30, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Shirley Jones Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 30, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Klymaxx Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 30, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Mo’Nique Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 30, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Bill Nelson Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 30, 2025 25-0623
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  12. 12 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  13. 13 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) At the Special Call Meeting, May 30, 1973, the Board of Commissioners appointed seven (7) members to serve on this Authority. In 1992, two more members were added to this board bringing the total to nine (9) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County. Historically, each Commissioner has appointed one person to serve on this board. In addition, two persons are appointed and confirmed by the full Board of Commissioners. Term = 4 years staggered Term below expired: 5/31/2025 David Belle-Isle (Ellis) Vice Chairman Ellis nominated Mike Kennedy to a District appointment to a term ending May 31, 2029. 25-0624
  14. 14 Open & Responsible Government
  15. 15 Request approval of a Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Medley Johns Creek Phase 2 Owner, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 11660 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0625
  16. 16 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 74,286 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Medley Johns Creek Phase 1 Owner, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Medley Johns Creek Phase 1 Project at 11660 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0626
  17. 17 Request approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 2,198 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Medley Johns Creek Phase 1 Owner, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Medley Johns Creek Phase 1 Project at 11660 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0627
  18. 18 Request approval of a Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 2325 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0628
  19. 19 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion of the County’s existing water line easement area at 2325 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0629
  20. 20 Justice and Safety
  21. 21 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County and the City of South Fulton for the provision of 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with three (3) automatic renewals commencing on October 1 of each successive year, ending September 30, 2029, with an annual subsidy of $1,650,000.00. This amount is a revenue increase to Fulton County for services provided. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0630
  22. 22 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County and the City of South Fulton, for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 with three (3) automatic renewals commencing October 1 of each successive year, in the amount of $384,057.00 annually for years 2025 and 2026 and $407,082.00 for years 2027 and 2028, and for the Records Management System (RMS) in the amount of $175,904.15 annually covering October 1 - September 30 of each successive year. This amount is a revenue increase to Fulton County for services provided. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0631
  23. 23 Request approval of a recommended proposal – Juvenile Court, 25RFP1403114A-KM, Specific Evidence-Based Delinquency Prevention Programming in an amount not to exceed $276,616.20 with Evidence-Based Associates, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide ART-Aggressive Replacement Therapy; Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST). Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 with two renewal options. This contract is 100% grant funded. No County funding is required.  (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0632
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  25. 25 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  26. 26 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0633 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 34:50
  27. 27 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Minutes, August 6, 2025 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, August 20, 2025 25-0634 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 40:59
  28. 28 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Corporal Zahir Muid Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/Ellis/Thorne/Barrett/Ivory/Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “Recovery Month.” (Ellis/Ivory/Pitts/Thorne/Barrett/Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “Georgia STAND UP Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/Barrett/Ivory/Abdur-Rahman) 25-0635 ▶ jump to 41:13
  29. 29 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  30. 30 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) 25 Speakers: Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk (Budget Resolution); Josh McLaurin (Oppose BRE Appointment); Tre Riddle (Oppose BRE Appointment); Maurice Kenner (Budget Resolution); Chris Hayden (Support BRE Appointment); Bobbie Paul (Oppose BRE Appointment); Cecilia Ugarte Baldwin (Oppose BRE Appointment); Kayla Nicole Garthus (Oppose BRE Appointment); Kimberly Brooks (Court/Lawsuit); Andres Castro (Oppose BRE Appointment); Megan Castro (Oppose BRE Appointment); Gale Lee (Support BRE Appointment); Christopher Escobar (Arts Budget Resolution); Lorri Connor (Oppose BRE Appointment); D. Patton White (Arts Budget Resolution); Saif Hasan (Oppose BRE Appointment); Jane Williams (Oppose BRE Appointment); Reed Stillson (Oppose BRE Appointment); Rachel Glover (Oppose BRE Appointment); Bjorn Cole (Oppose BRE Appointment); Lyndsey Coates (Oppose BRE Appointment); Cathy Woolward (Oppose BRE Appointment); Hope Mays (Oppose BRE Appointment); Charmaine Minniefield (Arts Budget Resolution); Marisa Pyle (Oppose BRE Appointment) 8 Zoom Speakers: Kevin Muldowney (Support BRE Appointment); Matt Rowenczak (Support BRE Appointment); Lisa Adler (Arts Budget Resolution); Laura Hennighausen (Arts Budget Resolution); Alma Lott (Oppose BRE Appointment); Stephanie Jewett (Oppose BRE Appointment); Maggie Goldman (Oppose BRE Appointment); Adaline Kumar (Support BRE Appointment) 25-0636 ▶ jump to 58:43
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  32. 32 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
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  34. 33 Open & Responsible Government
  35. 34 Presentation, review, and approval of September 3, 2025, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED) 25-0637 approve Pass ▶ jump to 131:44
  36. 35 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Information Technology, State of North Dakota #146 Strategic Assessments, Upgrade of the County's Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) application with International Consulting Acquisition Corp. dba ISG Public Sector (Stamford, CT) in an amount of $577,190.00 to provide independent verification and validation services during the upgrade. Effective October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. (APPROVED)​...body 25-0638 approve Pass ▶ jump to 132:24
  37. 36 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITB146749K1-DB, Abatement and Demolition Services for the Knights Inn & Red Roof Inn Hotels, in the amount of $1,467,000.00 with Complete Demolition Services, LLC (Carrollton, GA), to provide complete demolition of all buildings and foundations and removal and dumping of all construction demolition debris for the Red Roof Inn Hotel and Knights Inn Hotel. Contractor shall commence work upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and shall substantially complete the Work within 270 calendar days from issuance of the NTP and final completion of Work within 365 days of issuance of the NTP. (APPROVED) 25-0639 approve Pass ▶ jump to 134:27
  38. 37 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing – Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, North Georgia Fuel Cooperative (NGFC) Contract #BL051-23, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel in an total amount not to exceed $2,331,442.00 with (A) James River Solutions, LLC, (Ashland, VA) in an amount not to exceed $940,000.00; (B) Boswell Oil Company (Athens, GA) in an amount not to exceed $730,721.00; and (C) Sunoco, LP (Dallas, TX) in an amount not to exceed $660,721.00, to provide gasoline and diesel fuel for Fulton County fleet vehicles. Effective dates: September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. 25-0640 approve Pass ▶ jump to 134:58
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  40. 39 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP101524K-CRB, Design/Build Services for the Fulton County Renovation of the Public Safety Training Center in the total amount not to exceed $7,995,009.00 with Hogan Construction Group, LLC/The Collaborative Firm, LLC Joint Venture (Atlanta, GA), to provide Design-Build Services (“D/B Services”) for the Renovation and Retrofit of the two-story building located at 1281 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30336 to accommodate the Fulton County Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) with substantial completion of the Work within two hundred ninety (290) calendar days and final completion of the Work within three hundred calendar (300) days. (APPROVED) 25-0641 approve Pass ▶ jump to 135:28
  41. 40 Health and Human Services
  42. 41 Request approval to increase spending authority - Public Works, 22ITB136990K-JA, Standby Miscellaneous Construction, Water System Services in an amount not to exceed $1,040,711.28 with Wade Coots Company, Inc. (Austell, GA) to provide miscellaneous construction services for the Fulton County water distribution network. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0642 approve Pass ▶ jump to 136:02
  43. 42 Request approval to increase spending authority - Public Works, 22ITB136990K-JA Standby Miscellaneous Construction, Water System Services in an amount not to exceed $848,021.76 with Site Engineering, Inc (Atlanta, GA), to provide miscellaneous construction services for the Fulton County water distribution network. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0643 approve Pass ▶ jump to 136:34
  44. 43 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  45. 44 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for Magistrate Court in the amount of $611,939.00, based on current underruns in the County’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 25-0644 approve ▶ jump to 139:02
  46. 45 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the Office of the Public Defender, Atlanta Judicial Circuit, in the amount of $4,897,313.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 25-0645 approve ▶ jump to 154:59
  47. 45 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for Magistrate Court in the amount of $611,939.00, based on current underruns in the County’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 25-0644 file Pass ▶ jump to 140:20
  48. 46 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Senior Services in the amount of $294,000.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (DENIED) 25-0646 approve as amended Fail ▶ jump to 161:03
  49. 46 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for Magistrate Court in the amount of $611,939.00, based on current underruns in the County’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 25-0644 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 153:50
  50. 47 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Community Development in the amount of $1,000,000.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (DENIED) 25-0647 approve Fail ▶ jump to 165:51
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  52. 48 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Arts and Culture in the amount of $1,700,000.00, based on current underruns in the County’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory/Barrett/Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 9/3/25) (WITHDRAWN) ITEM WITHDRAWN AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER IVORY 25-0648 approve Fail ▶ jump to 169:51
  53. 49 Request approval of the appointment of Jason Frazier and Julie Adams to the Board of Registration and Elections. (Thorne/Ellis) (TABLED) 25-0649 file ▶ jump to 175:10
  54. 49 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the Office of the Public Defender, Atlanta Judicial Circuit, in the amount of $4,897,313.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 25-0645 file Pass ▶ jump to 159:13
  55. 50 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  56. 50 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the Office of the Public Defender, Atlanta Judicial Circuit, in the amount of $4,897,313.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED) 25-0645 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 160:01
  57. 51 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0650 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 177:49
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  59. 52 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
  60. 53 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Senior Services in the amount of $294,000.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (DENIED) 25-0646 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 163:42
  61. 54 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Senior Services in the amount of $294,000.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (DENIED) 25-0646 deny Pass ▶ jump to 164:57
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  63. 57 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Community Development in the amount of $1,000,000.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (DENIED) 25-0647 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 166:02
  64. 58 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Community Development in the amount of $1,000,000.00, based on current underruns in the county’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (DENIED) 25-0647 deny Pass ▶ jump to 167:11
  65. 60 Request approval of a Resolution to amend Fulton County’s current budget to increase the departmental budget for the department of Arts and Culture in the amount of $1,700,000.00, based on current underruns in the County’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory/Barrett/Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 9/3/25) (WITHDRAWN) ITEM WITHDRAWN AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER IVORY 25-0648 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 172:32
  66. 62 Request approval of the appointment of Jason Frazier and Julie Adams to the Board of Registration and Elections. (Thorne/Ellis) (TABLED) 25-0649 table Pass ▶ jump to 282:37
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  68. 66 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0650 approve Pass ▶ jump to 245:37
  69. 67 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-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0650 approve Pass ▶ jump to 246:07