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July 9, 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: August 6, 2025

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Agenda — 109 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 36:24
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 36:30
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 36:50
  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) 25-0488 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 38:16
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Rodney Evans, Sr. Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) June 22, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Jim Dent Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) June 26, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Alfred Tup Holmes Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) June 26, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Vijaya Nair Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) June 27, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Q. Parker Legacy Foundation Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) June 27, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Zenia Murray Remembrance Day.” (Pitts) June 30, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) July 2, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Bishop Yvette Flunder Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) July 5, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Sheila Barkley Quick Remembrance Day.” (Ivory) July 7, 2025 25-0489
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  12. 12 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  13. 13 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Nine (9) members serve on this authority. Seven (7) regular members (each Commissioner appoints one person to serve) and two (2) housing resident members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The enabling statute calls the Housing Authority Board members "Commissioners." Term = 5 Years for BOC Appointees, 1 Year for Resident Members Term below expires: 7/13/2025 Stephen Davis (Thorne) Commissioner Thorne nominated Stephen Davis for a District reappointment to a term ending July 13, 2030. 25-0490
  14. 14 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 Richard H. White (Hausmann) Commissioner Thorne nominated Jim Squire for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 25-0491
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  16. 16 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 Michael Bodker (Hausmann) Commissioner Thorne nominated Lynne Riley for a District appointment to a term ending May 31, 2029. 25-0492
  17. 17 Open & Responsible Government
  18. 18 Request approval to alter the boundaries of voting precincts to streamline election processes. To enhance the efficiency of the election process, boundary lines for precincts with no assigned voters or those with similar districts are recommended for adjustment to consolidate related precincts. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0493
  19. 19 Ratification of June 2025 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0494
  20. 20 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 Arkan Echo, 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 12580 Crabapple Road, Milton, Georgia 30004. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0495
  21. 21 Request approval for Fulton County to accept and record two (2) Release of Easement instruments from BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC, formerly Southern Bell and Telegraph Company and successor by merger to South Central Bell Telephone Company, a Georgia limited liability company d/b/a AT&T Georgia, for the purpose of Bellsouth relinquishing and removing two utility easements with a total easement area of 1,078 square feet from recorded property records on County-owned real property at 400 Formwalt Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30312; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Release of Easement Instruments and any related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve all of the documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0496
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  23. 22 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the donation of approximately 1127.42 square feet of right of way and 10,923.24 square feet of temporary easement areas on Fulton County-owned real property located on 575 Riverside Road Roswell, Georgia 30075, to the City of Roswell for the purpose of constructing roadway improvements; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Right of Way Deed and any related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Right of Way Deed and any related documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0497
  24. 23 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 41,588 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Stonecutter Plummer Holdings, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Westlake 5950 Project at 5950 Plummer Road, South Fulton, Georgia 30336. Effective upon approval of the BOC. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0498
  25. 24 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 11,585 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from McDonald Westlake Partners, LP, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Westlake 5950 Project at 5940 Plummer Road, South Fulton, Georgia 30336. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0499
  26. 25 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 39,378.24 square feet (0.904 ac) to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from The City of Union City, owner, for the purpose of constructing the Millennium Park Project at 0 Jones Road # Rear, Union City, Georgia 30213. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0500
  27. 26 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 8,252.74 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Northwinds Parkway Office, LLC and Greenstone Parkway 400 LLLP, for the purpose of constructing the WRN24-085 Project at 3000, 3050 & 3100 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0501
  28. 27 Request approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 304.86 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Northwinds Parkway Office, LLC, owner, for the purpose of constructing the WRN24-085 Project at 3000 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Effective upon approval by the BOC. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0502
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  30. 28 Arts and Libraries
  31. 29 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Arts & Culture, SWC 99999-SPD-0000136-0008, Temporary Staffing Services with Corporate Temps Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) at no additional cost to provide temporary staffing services for an additional six (6) month period. Effective dates: July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0503
  32. 30 Health and Human Services
  33. 31 Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan which will allow the County to secure federal funding for projects and services that support the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. The funding includes $1,254,161.00 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $590,862.29 from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). A Fulton County general fund match is not required for the CDBG Program. Fulton County uses its general fund to support the required 25% match for the HOME program. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0504
  34. 32 Request approval to (a) rescind the prior 2025 Community Services Program (CSP) award to the non-profit Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00; and (b) reallocate the rescinded funding in the amount of $30,000.00 to the non-profit Open Hand Atlanta, Inc. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0505
  35. 33 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  36. 34 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0506 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 38:50
  37. 35 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Minutes, June 4, 2025 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, June 18, 2025 25-0507 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 41:15
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  39. 36 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Fulton County Police Department 50th Anniversary Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Disability Awareness Day.” (Thorne/Barrett/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Amplify Your Music Youth Initiative Appreciation Day.” (Barrett/Ivory) 25-0508 ▶ jump to 41:34
  40. 37 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  41. 38 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) 28 Speakers: Mayor John Bradberry (Millage Rate); Jody Reichel (Millage Rate); Jamie Parrish (Millage Rate); Eloisa Klemeutich (Westside TAD); Leonard Adams (Westside TAD); Kaydion Pressley (Food Stamp Fraud); Leonard Watkins (Westside TAD); Perrin Bostic (Westside TAD); Colette R Haywood (Westside TAD); Margie McCloud (Veterans/HIV Funding); Kimberly McMichaels (Westside TAD); Charles Rambo (Sheriff); Kelsea Bond (Millage Rate); James Martin (Millage Rate); Devin Barrington-Ward (Millage Rate); LA Pink (Millage Rate/Sheriff); Diana Sow (Haven 4 Hope Housing); Damita Chatman (Millage Rate); Valeria Weaver (Westside TAD); Grace Roth (Westside TAD); Dominique Grant (Millage Rate); Steve Labonitz (Water Contract); Jeanne Simkins Hollis (Water Contract); Andrew Appleton (Water Contract); Amanda Rhein (Westside TAD); Richelle Patton (Westside TAD); Joseph L. Crawford (Millage Rate); Wole Oyenga (Westside TAD) 22 Zoom Comment: Kevin Muldowney (Millage Rate); Garland Favorito (Millage Rate); John Ahmann (Westside TAD); Matt Rowenczak (Millage Rate); Fawn Ortega (Film Industry/Millage Rate); Charles Kreiger (Millage Rate); Ping Young (Millage Rate); Lucia Frazer (Millage Rate); Ember Hocksen (Millage Rate); Sherree Hung (Westside TAD); Cynthia Powell (Westside TAD); Jessica Johnson (Millage Rate/Westside TAD); Jennifer Green Williams (Millage Rate); Donny Knight (Millage Rate); Kate Whiteneck (Millage Rate); Keith Gibman (Millage Rate); Lucestor Asmore (Millage Rate); Megan Bowen (Millage Rate); Fawn Ortega (Film Industry/Millage Rate); Saba Asfa (Millage Rate); Juyeon Sun (Millage Rate); Diane Porter (Millage Rate) 25-0509 ▶ jump to 63:02
  42. 39 Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Request public hearing and approval for license application submitted by LG Drinks LLC DBA Crispy Cool, for the manufacturer of Distilled Spirits at 3700 Wendell Drive, Ste 21, Atlanta, Georgia 30336. (APPROVED) PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED NO SPEAKERS 25-0510 approve Pass ▶ jump to 163:12
  43. 40 Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Millage Rate Public Hearing. (CONDUCTED) 13 Speakers: Ashley Burgess, Patrick O’Connor, Dorothy Harpe, Mike Russell, Brian Allen, Devin Barington-Ward, Jim Martin, Charles Rambo, LA Pink, Diana Sow, Glenn S. Wrightson, Cat Harthey, Victoria Salvia 3 Zoom Speakers: Anwar Gonswala, LaTanya Harris, Nancy Quan Cellars 25-0511 ▶ jump to 163:34
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  46. 42 PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
  47. 43 Housing Authority of Fulton County
  48. 44 Presentation: Housing Authority of Fulton County Update (PRESENTED) 25-0512 ▶ jump to 273:04
  49. 45 HEARING
  50. 46 To impose penalties against Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. (District 5) for violation of the rules of decorum pursuant to Fulton County Code Section 101-68. (APPROVED) 25-0513 approve Pass ▶ jump to 276:18
  51. 47 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  52. 48 Open & Responsible Government
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  54. 49 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract RFP #080420, Elevator, Escalators, and Moving Walks with Related Equipment, Services, and Supplies, in the total amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00 with Thyssenkrupp Elevator (Marietta, GA), to remove and dispose existing escalators and install two (2) new Velino Escalators in the Fulton County Government Center located at 141 Pryor Street Atlanta, GA 30303, in the amount not to exceed $848,000.00 and to remove and dispose existing escalators and install two (2) new Velino Escalators in the Fulton County Justice Center located at 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, in the amount not to exceed $852,000.00. The Schedule of Work commences upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed through 340 calendar days, with the contract ending upon completion of replacement/installation project as determined by Fulton County. (APPROVED) 25-0514 ▶ jump to 277:10
  55. 50 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, OMNIA Partners Contract #3341 for HVAC Products, Installation, Labor Based Solution and Related Product and Services, in the amount not to exceed $1,929,310.00 with Trane U.S. Inc. (Doraville, GA), to provide turnkey removal and replacement of existing HVAC mechanical Chiller No. 3 located in the Justice Center Complex at 185 Central Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303. due to the unit having exhausted its useful life (32 years). Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed for 12 months, ending upon completion of the replacement/installation project as determined by Fulton County. (APPROVED) 25-0515 approve Pass ▶ jump to 281:09
  56. 51 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract #012825-ORK, Pest Control Services with Related Products in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with Orkin, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide continued comprehensive pest control services on an as-needed basis for Countywide facilities. Effective June 19, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0516 approve Pass ▶ jump to 281:36
  57. 51 To impose penalties against Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. (District 5) for violation of the rules of decorum pursuant to Fulton County Code Section 101-68. (APPROVED) 25-0513 approve Pass ▶ jump to 276:51
  58. 52 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138304C-JNJ, Standby Fencing Installation and Repair in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 with Osborne & Witt, Inc., d.b.a. Allied Fence Company (Mableton, GA), for a one-time capital project to enhance perimeter security at the Juvenile Justice Center Judges’ parking area by installing 8-foot-high security fencing to deter ongoing vehicle vandalism. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0517 approve Pass ▶ jump to 281:59
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  60. 53 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#22ITB134894C-MH, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Intrusion Alarm Systems in the total amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with Entec Systems, Inc. (Suwanee, GA), to provide immediate repair/or replacement of malfunctioning fire alarm systems located at three (3) Fulton County facilities: HJC Bowden Senior Multipurpose Center, Adamsville Regional Health Center, and Auburn Avenue Research Library. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0518 approve Pass ▶ jump to 282:22
  61. 54 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB135025C-MH, Generator System Maintenance and Repair Services in the amount not to exceed $28,287.00 with Power and Energy Services, Inc. (Powder Springs, GA), to provide immediate replacement of an identified malfunctioning Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), a component to Generator System -1 located at the Fulton County Government Center, supporting the Public Safety Building 130 Peachtree Street. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0519 approve Pass ▶ jump to 282:48
  62. 55 Request approval to close out a contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 21ITB130447C-GS, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups E, F, G, H & I) in the amount not to exceed $69,032.00 with (A) Chi-Ada Corporation, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to cover the final payment for continued janitorial services rendered in April 2025 for Group E (South Libraries), Group F (Other Offices North) & (Other Offices South), Group G (South Senior Centers), and Group H (Arts Centers) until new contracts under 24ITB110124C-MH were fully executed for FY2025. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0520 approve Pass ▶ jump to 283:12
  63. 56 ​​Request approval to close out a contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#21ITB130447C-GS, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups E, F, G, H & I) in the amount not to exceed $28,868.00 with American Facility Services, Inc. (Alpharetta, GA), to cover the final payment for continued janitorial services rendered in April 2025 for Group I (North & South Service Centers, the new Animal Services Facility & Airport Rescue Fire Fighting “ARFF”) until new contracts under 24ITB110124C-MH were fully executed for FY2025. Effective upon BOC approval.​ (APPROVED) 25-0521 approve Pass ▶ jump to 283:46
  64. 56 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract RFP #080420, Elevator, Escalators, and Moving Walks with Related Equipment, Services, and Supplies, in the total amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00 with Thyssenkrupp Elevator (Marietta, GA), to remove and dispose existing escalators and install two (2) new Velino Escalators in the Fulton County Government Center located at 141 Pryor Street Atlanta, GA 30303, in the amount not to exceed $848,000.00 and to remove and dispose existing escalators and install two (2) new Velino Escalators in the Fulton County Justice Center located at 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, in the amount not to exceed $852,000.00. The Schedule of Work commences upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed through 340 calendar days, with the contract ending upon completion of replacement/installation project as determined by Fulton County. (APPROVED) 25-0514 approve Pass ▶ jump to 277:36
  65. 57 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITB1319064C-GS, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) System Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $112,900.00 with Levonne Industries, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide standby on-site preventative and full-service maintenance services for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems for Fulton County upon execution of contract through December 31, 2025, with two (2) renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0522 approve Pass ▶ jump to 284:18
  66. 58 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITB1366580C-GS, Modular Workstations and Free Standing Furniture Countywide, in an total amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00, with Group A: (A) Office Design Concept GA, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $433,330.00; (B) Bright Interiors Group (Decatur, GA) in an amount not to exceed $433,330.00; (C) Corporate Environments (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $433,330.00 to provide office modular workstation systems and free standalone furniture for Fulton County agencies on an “as needed” basis; and Group B: Office Design Concept GA, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $200,010.00, to provide all labor for breaking down and reconfigurations of existing workstations and office relocation by requested user departments for Fulton County agencies on an “as needed” basis. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0523 approve Pass ▶ jump to 284:54
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  68. 59 Request approval of statewide contracts - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC#99999-001-SPD0000203-0001, and SWC#99999-001-SPD0000203-0003, New Tires and Retread Ties in the total amount of $100,000.00 with (A) Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC through Authorized Dealer Southern Tire Mart (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $30,000.00; and (B) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company through Authorized Dealer NexTire Commercial, Inc. (Decatur, GA) in the amount of $70,000.00, to provide tires, tubes, accessories and repair services for Fulton County fleet vehicles for the remainder of FY2025. Effective July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0524 approve Pass ▶ jump to 285:26
  69. 60 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000154-0001, Facility Maintenance Solution in the amount not to exceed $505,000.00 with CGL Facility Management, LLC (Fayetteville, GA), to provide preventive and corrective maintenance services for the Fulton County Animal Services Facility located at 1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30336. Effective July 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 285:52
  70. 61 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000154-0001, Facility Maintenance Solution in the amount not to exceed $266,311.16 with CGL Facility Management, LLC (Fayetteville, GA), to provide preventive and corrective maintenance services for the County-owned facilities currently leased to the State of Georgia, (1) Department of Human Services located at 5710 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA 30349, and (2) Department of Family Children Services located at 515 Fairburn Road SW Atlanta, GA 30331. Effective July 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0526 approve Pass ▶ jump to 286:23
  71. 62 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000154-0001, Facility Maintenance Solution in the amount not to exceed $428,860.50 with CGL Facility Management, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide preventive and corrective maintenance services for the Fulton County South Annex Jail located at 6500 Watson Street, Union City, Georgia 30291. Effective July 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0527 approve Pass ▶ jump to 289:00
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  73. 63 Request approval of a statewide contract - Fulton County Information Technology (FCIT), SWC98000-GTA Direct -CONTRACT-4666-ATT, Telecommunication Services in the amount of $3,000,000.00 with AT&T Corporation, (Atlanta, GA) to provide telecommunication services and products countywide. Effective upon BOC approval, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) ..body(APPROVED)(99 (APPROVED) 25-0528 approve Pass ▶ jump to 286:58
  74. 64 Request approval of a statewide contract - Fulton County Information Technology (FCIT), SWC98000-GTA-4666-COM, Telecommunication Services in the amount of $500,000.00 with Comcast Corp, (Atlanta, GA) to provide telecommunication services and products Countywide. Effective dates: July 1, 2025, though December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0529 approve Pass ▶ jump to 287:26
  75. 65 Request approval to amend an existing contract - Department of Information Technology, Advantage Academy CGI 4X Cloud upgrade, in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 with CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. (Fairfax, VA) to provide ongoing on-demand, self-paced training for the CGI 4X Cloud upgrade. Effective upon BOC approval until final acceptance or the final delivered product is fully implemented in the County’s live production environment as determined by the CIO. (APPROVED) 25-0530 approve Pass ▶ jump to 289:38
  76. 66 Health and Human Services
  77. 67 Request approval of a Resolution to approve to authorize Public Works staff to provide the necessary notification and hold a public hearing in anticipation of a five percent (5%) water and sewer volumetric rate increase for each of the next two (2) years; and for other purposes which are necessary to complete the projects included in the 2025 Water Masterplan and the Public Works Capital Improvement Program. to make the necessary increases to the water and sewer fee schedules; to approve modifications to the water connection fees for North Fulton; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. If approved by the BOC, the increases in the water and sewer rates, fees and charges will be effective January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027. (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 25-0531 approve Pass ▶ jump to 290:27
  78. 68 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 20RFP123061K-DB, Operation and Maintenance of Fulton County Flow Monitoring Equipment in the amount of $566,873.00 with ADS Environmental Services LLC (Marietta, GA), to provide comprehensive operations, preventive maintenance, and repair services for flow monitors and rain gauges, along with sewer system evaluation services for an additional 149 day period effective August 5, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0532 approve Pass ▶ jump to 308:20
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  80. 69 Request approval to correct Agenda Item 25-0106 to correct the not to exceed amounts for Years 1 - 5 for the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission (“AFCWRC”) Contract, 24RFP0820K-DB, Operation & Maintenance Services for the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Facility (owned jointly between the City of Atlanta and Fulton County) with Veolia Water North America - South, LLC (Veolia Water) / Khafra Operations Services, LLC, a Joint Venture (Atlanta, GA). Effective upon BOC approval. (HELD ON 7/9/25) (APPROVED) 25-0533 ▶ jump to 308:37
  81. 70 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fulton County, on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and Way Shape Form, Inc. to conduct the TextForHelp program in Fulton County by providing clinical management responsibilities and delivering the necessary data and reports generated by the program, in the amount not to exceed $23,500.00. The MOU will be effective May 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0534 approve Pass ▶ jump to 309:16
  82. 71 Requesting approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, 22RFP0388A-CJC (D), Fulton County Behavioral Health Network with Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady) in an amount not to exceed $12,620,456.89 to expand services to provide full-service operation and management of the Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). This action exercises the second of eight renewal options. Six renewal options remain. Effective upon BOC approval through June 30, 2026. (APPROVED) 25-0535 approve Pass ▶ jump to 309:48
  83. 72 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  84. 73 Request approval of a Resolution requiring department heads perform and submit an annual training assessment during the budget preparation process; directing an amendment to Fulton County Personnel Procedure 209-16 "Travel, Training, Parking and automobile allowance/Mileage Reimbursement Policy," and for other purposes. (Ivory) (HELD ON 6/18/25) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER IVORY 25-0483
  85. 74 Request approval of a Resolution to improve the safety of the Fulton County Jail by expediting the transfer of funds from the Detention Services Overtime Fund and the Detention Services Staffing Incentive Fund to the budget of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) to aid in the recruitment and retention of Detention Officers; to remove extraneous reporting requirements that have delayed the use of urgently needed funding; and for other purposes. (Barrett) (FILED) 25-0536 approve ▶ jump to 312:35
  86. 75 Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to decline participation in new projects in the Westside Tax Allocation District; to direct the Tax Commissioner to cease the remittance of the County's tax increments to the Atlanta Development Authority related to the Westside Tax Allocation District; and for other purposes. (Ellis/Abdur-Rahman) (HELD) 25-0537 approve ▶ jump to 361:30
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  89. 77 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
  90. 78 FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS (APPROVED) The Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors shall be a five-member board, whose members shall be appointed by the full Board of Commissioners of Fulton County upon nomination by any member of the board of commissioners. Of the five members, at least one shall be a resident of the City of Atlanta, at least one shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County that lies north of the municipal limits of the City of Atlanta, and at least one shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County that lies south of the municipal limits of the City of Atlanta. Each such member of the board of tax assessors shall meet all eligibility and other professional and other statutory requirements and qualifications provided under Georgia law and shall, upon appointment, take an oath and shall be otherwise appointed as provided by Georgia law. Term = 4 years Term below expired: 6/30/2025 Edward C. London (BOC/Post 4) Commissioner Abdur-Rahman nominated Edward C. London for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending June 30, 2029. 25-0538 approve Pass ▶ jump to 417:33
  91. 79 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. Term = 3 Years Term below expired: June 30, 2024 Henry W. Argo (BOC/Position 6) Commissioner Arrington nominated Chad Jones for a Full Board appointment to a term ending June 30, 2027. 25-0539 approve Pass ▶ jump to 418:00
  92. 80 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  93. 81 Discussion: Non-working escalators and repair status (Ivory) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER IVORY 25-0540
  94. 82 Discussion: Outstanding water bill from City of Atlanta (Pitts) (DISCUSSED) 25-0541 ▶ jump to 425:01
  95. 83 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  96. 84 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 202:36
  97. 85 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
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  99. 87 Request approval of a Resolution to improve the safety of the Fulton County Jail by expediting the transfer of funds from the Detention Services Overtime Fund and the Detention Services Staffing Incentive Fund to the budget of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) to aid in the recruitment and retention of Detention Officers; to remove extraneous reporting requirements that have delayed the use of urgently needed funding; and for other purposes. (Barrett) (FILED) 25-0536 approve Pass ▶ jump to 319:52
  100. 89 Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to decline participation in new projects in the Westside Tax Allocation District; to direct the Tax Commissioner to cease the remittance of the County's tax increments to the Atlanta Development Authority related to the Westside Tax Allocation District; and for other purposes. (Ellis/Abdur-Rahman) (HELD) 25-0537 hold Pass ▶ jump to 402:14
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  103. 101 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 approve Pass ▶ jump to 269:04
  104. 102 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 approve Pass ▶ jump to 269:32
  105. 103 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 approve Pass ▶ jump to 270:11
  106. 104 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 approve Pass ▶ jump to 270:46
  107. 105 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 approve Pass ▶ jump to 271:29
  108. 106 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 approve Pass ▶ jump to 272:08
  109. 107 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY 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 Information Officer Kevin Kerrigan; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0542 approve Pass ▶ jump to 272:40