Board of Commissioners
Assembly Hall
Agenda — 93 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts
- 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission
- 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain
- 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recite in unison
- 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 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 CONSENT AGENDA
- 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)
- 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Dr. Jay Augustine Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman) August 8, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Rev. Jasper W. Williams, Jr. Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) August 10, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Dr. John Culbreath Remembrance Day.” (Arrington/Pitts) August 12, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Jim Alexander Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) August 16, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Ann Cramer Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) August 16, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Raymond Tweet Williams Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) August 18, 2025
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- 12 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
- 13 FULTON COUNTY VETERANS’ EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION, INC. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Veterans Commission shall have the following members: Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members. Such appointees shall be residents of, or work in Fulton County and shall have military experience or expertise in the areas affecting military veterans. Veterans Commission shall serve three (3) year terms, with such term subject to the discretion of the appointing Commissioner, who can remove a member for cause, otherwise such member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until a successor is appointed. Term = 3 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 John L. Walsh (Thorne) Commissioner Thorne nominated David Hofstetter for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027.
- 14 Development Authority of Fulton County TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act)
- 15 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 (Spelman College), Series 2025A, in an amount not to exceed $140,000,000.00 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 16 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 (Delowe Apartments Project), Series 2025, in an amount not to exceed $17,000,000.00 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 17 Open & Responsible Government
- 18 Ratification of the July 2025 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 19 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 74 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Vishal Patel, an individual, for the purpose of constructing the Bridges (Lot #5) Project at 0 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 20 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 6,197.2 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Amanda R. Bralley and Krishan Bralley individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Bridges (Lot #6) Project at 0 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 21 Health and Human Services
- 22 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Fulton County, Georgia, as the Fulton County Continuum of Care ("CoC”) Collaborative Applicant, and 24/7 Gateway, LLC (“Gateway”) in the amount of ($398,657.00) for Gateway to serve as the coordinated entry lead agency and manage coordinated entry at the County-wide North and South Homeless Assessment Center offices. The term of the MOU is September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This item is funded with ($306,814.00) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Coordinated Intake and Assessment System (CIAS) grant and ($91,843.00) in General Fund match. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 23 Request approval of a Service Account Agreement Letter - Department of Public Works, Drinking Water Laboratory, and Related Services in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 from the State of Georgia / DNR - Environmental Protection Division (EPD) (Atlanta, GA), to provide drinking water laboratory and related services for the contract period effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 24 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 23RFP139483K-DB, TSPLOST Program Management Services in an amount not to exceed $118,000.00 with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC), for program management services related to the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). 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 Request approval to amend the memorandum of understanding with Friends of Benson, Inc., a non-profit organization that supports multipurpose and adult day programming through fundraising efforts; authorize the Chairman or any other duly authorized official to execute the amended memorandum of understanding; and authorize the County Attorney to approve the amended memorandum as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 26 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Fulton County Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team (EMDT) on behalf of the Department of Senior Services and the Department of Emergency Management to participate in a multiagency, multi-partnered approach to assessment, investigation, prosecution, and review of abuse cases involving elder persons; authorize the Chairman or any other duly authorized official to execute the MOU on behalf of the department; and authorize the County Attorney to approve the standard form agreement as to form and substance and make necessary modifications thereof prior to execution. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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- 27 Justice and Safety
- 28 Request ratification of amended subaward agreement with Chris 180 and Fulton County District Attorney’s Office agreements and authorization for signatures to assist in compliance with grant regulations for U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grant, Grant Award No. 15PBJA-22-GG-04732-CVIP. In an amount not to exceed $171,000.00. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 29 Requesting ratification of amended subaward agreement with the Atlanta Police Foundation and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office agreements and authorization for signatures to assist in compliance with grant regulations for 2020 Comprehensive Anti-Gang Programs for Youth Program Grant, Grant Award No. 2020-MU-MU-0022. In an amount not to exceed $73,000.00. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
- 30 SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
- 31 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
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- 32 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, August 6, 2025 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, August 13, 2025
- 33 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Day.” (Ivory/BOC)
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- 34 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
- 35 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 36 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) 52 Speakers: Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk (Budget Resolution); Maurice Kenner (Budget Resolution); Judge Nancy Mau (Budget Resolution); Luana Walsh (Budget Resolution); Reiko Ward (Budget Resolution); Diane Hawkins-Cox (Arts Budget Resolution); Cecilia Ugarte Baldwin (Oppose BRE Appointment); Walter Reeves (Economic Forum); Maggie McCullum (Senior Olympics); Mary Jo Peed (Oppose BRE Appointment); D. Patton White (Arts Budget Resolution); Kayla Nicole Garthus (Oppose BRE Appointment); Kevin Jones (Sheriff/Fulton County Jail); LaQuondria Pierce (Sheriff/Fulton County Jail); Melissa Simpson (Arts Budget Resolution); Margie McCloud (Fulton County Jail); Breedlove (Fulton County Jail); Kannette King (Fulton County Jail); Devin Franklin (Fulton County Jail); Tiffany Roberts (Fulton County Jail); Blake Feldman (Fulton County Jail); Jennifer Acker (Arts Budget Resolution); Laura Hennighansen (Arts Budget Resolution); Celisse Kalke (Arts Budget Resolution); Angela Harris (Arts Budget Resolution); Lauren Waits (Oppose BRE Appointment); Meredith Ragains (Arts Budget Resolution); Stuart Gerber (Arts Budget Resolution); Candis Alsten-Davis (Arts Budget Resolution); Chantrice Buggs (Sheriff/Fulton County Jail); LA Pink (Jail/Sheriff); Dr. Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbatt (Arts Budget Resolution); Aisha Mahmud (Arts Budget Resolution); Donna Watts-Nunn (Arts Budget Resolution); Charmaine Minnifield (Arts Budget Resolution); Patricia Banks (Sheriff/Fulton County Jail); Imara Canady (Arts Budget Resolution); Jonathan Kieran (Arts Budget Resolution); Jodi Williams (Sheriff/Fulton County Jail); Felicia Seamon (Arts Budget Resolution); Peter Hardy (Arts Budget Resolution); Kristen Nabers (Oppose BRE Appointment); Reed Stillson (Oppose BRE Appointment); Charles Rambo (Sheriff/Fulton County Jail); Mike Collins (Fulton County Jail); Dante Carter (Oppose BRE Appointment); Stephanie Jewett (Oppose BRE Appointment); Leatrice Ellzy (Arts Budget Resolution); Ciara Franklin (Arts Budget Resolution); Ashley Glass (Oppose BRE Appointment); Chris Hayden (Support BRE Appointment) 5 Zoom Comment: Robbie Windham (Arts Budget Resolution); Rachel Carrie (Westside TAD); Christopher Escobar (Arts Budget Resolution); Matt Rowenczak (Support BRE); Cynthia Parnell McDonald (Westside TAD)
- 37 PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
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- 38 Housing Authority of Fulton County
- 39 Presentation: Housing Authority of Fulton County Update (PRESENTED)
- 40 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
- 41 Open & Responsible Government
- 42 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED)
- 43 Presentation and approval to proceed with the planning of Option 3, which includes (1) the construction of a Special Purpose Building to serve vulnerable populations and offset the future need for outsourcing of inmates to out-of-County jail facilities, and (2) renovations at the Rice Street Main Jail. (APPROVED)
- 44 Presentation, review, and approval of August 20, 2025, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)
- 45 Request approval of a Supplemental Tax Resolution to affirm the 2025 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (APPROVED)
- 46 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Information Technology, NASPO ValuePoint Contract 22PSX0086AD, IT Managed Service Providers in the amount not to exceed $584,000.00 with uWork.com, Inc. d/b/a Covendis Technologies, Inc., (Atlanta, GA) to provide support for IT services and operation. Effective August 12, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)
- 46 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED)
- 47 Arts and Libraries
- 48 Request approval to award a contract without competition - Fulton County Library System 25SSREQ1429839B-RT, Automated Handling Systems in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00 with Bibliotheca, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to replace the current units for the phase one libraries. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
- 49 Health and Human Services
- 50 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County, GA and the City of Roswell, GA for water main relocations associated with the road improvements to Hardscrabble Road Project in the City of Roswell, GA, in an estimated amount of $431,490.00. Effective upon approval and continue through December 31, 2027 unless amended. (APPROVED)
- 51 Request approval to increase spending authority - Department of Public Works, 23ITB458876A-KM, Small Water Meter Installation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 with Jewel of the South, Inc. (Conyers, GA) to provide small water meter installation services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)
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- 52 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 23RFP140862K-CRB, Building Code Administration Services, Construction Management Services and Planning Services in an amount not to exceed $185,709.50 with Nova Engineering and Environmental, LLC (Kennesaw, GA) to provide building code administration, construction management, and planning services associated with new development and redevelopment activity within the Fulton Industrial District area of unincorporated 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)
- 53 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 25ITB1376191A-KM, Concrete Manhole Parts in an amount not to exceed $106,624.76 with Ferguson Waterworks (Norcross, GA) to provide concrete manhole parts upon execution of contract through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
- 54 Request approval of a Contract Item Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (CIA-MOU) between Fulton County and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the relocation of water facilities associated with the bridge replacement and widening of SR 120 (Old Milton Parkway) from North Point Parkway to Kimball Bridge Road in the City of Alpharetta (Project ID #0017187).The project includes the relocation of approximately 3,188 linear feet of 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch water lines and associated appurtenances within Fulton County. The estimated cost of the project for the County is $1,768,280.00. (APPROVED)
- 55 Justice and Safety
- 56 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Superior Court, 25RFP1386059A-BKJ, Drug Testing in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 with Technical Resource Management, LLC dba Cordant Health Solutions to provide comprehensive drug testing and technology services to the participants of the County’s Accountability Court Programs. Effective upon BOC approval, through December 31, 2025 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
- 57 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 21RFP127274K-BKJ, Comprehensive Operation and Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Services for the Fulton County Jail and the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail in an amount not to exceed $3,558,014.10 with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide continued comprehensive operation, preventive and corrective maintenance services for the Fulton County Jail, Jail South Annex in Union City, and the Jail North Annex in Alpharetta for an additional six (6) month period. Effective Dates: July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)
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- 58 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
- 59 Request approval of a Resolution urging the release of Israeli hostages and an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Israel and Gaza; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/6/25) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTON
- 60 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) (FILED)
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- 61 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)
- 62 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)
- 63 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, for the Veteran’s Services Program, based on current underruns in the County’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED)
- 64 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) (FILED)
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- 65 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 66 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, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent.
- 67 ADDED TO THE MEETING
- 69 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) (FILED)
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- 72 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)
- 74 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)
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- 77 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, for the Veteran’s Services Program, based on current underruns in the County’s overall 2025 fiscal year budget; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (FILED)
- 79 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) (FILED)
- 80 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) (FILED)
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- 84 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, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent.
- 85 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, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent.
- 86 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, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent.
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- 89 Items Added to the Agenda
- 90 Discussion: Process for appointment of members to the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections in light of another recent court order. (Thorne)
- 91 Discussion: Process for appointment of members to the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections in light of another recent court order. (Thorne)
- 92 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.