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May 7, 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: May 21, 2025

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Agenda — 87 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 37:30
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 37:40
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 38:03
  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) 25-0322 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 39:14
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Mary Berry Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) April 12, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Tashera Simmons Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) April 15, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) April 22, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Lynne Riley Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) April 22, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “City of South Fulton SGA and FBLA Executive Board Members Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) April 22, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Arjun Sanjay Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) April 26, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Walker Tabernacle Baptist Church Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Abdur-Rahman) April 27, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Bishop Lavor Troy Sanders Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) May 2, 2025 25-0323
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  12. 12 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  13. 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 Shawn Hanley (Ellis) Vice-Chairman Ellis nominated Isaiah Ike Yancy for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 25-0324
  14. 14 BELTLINE TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT (TAD) ADVISORY COMMITTEE (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Fulton County Board of Commissioners is responsible for appointing 10 members. Term = 2 years, with such term commencing upon approval of the Atlanta City Council. No member shall serve more than 3 consecutive 2 year terms. Term below expired: 12/31/2022 Vacant (Thorne) Commissioner Thorne nominated Jeff Mullavey for a District appointment to a two-year term, commencing upon approval of the Atlanta City Council. 25-0325
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  16. 16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION PROCESS CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The CDBG Allocation Process Citizen Review Panel shall consist of fourteen (14) citizens. Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members from his/her district for a two (2) year term, subject to ratification by the Board of Commissioners. Such term shall not extend beyond the term set for the Commissioner who made the appointment. Panel members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2015 Vacant (Thorne) Commissioner Thorne nominated Tais Keyser for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2025. 25-0326
  17. 17 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Commission on Disability Affairs shall consist of a total of sixteen (16) members to serve staggered two (2) year terms and appointed as follows: Each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint two (2) members; one of them said appointees shall have an initial term, of one (1) year; No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Commission for Disability Affairs; The Commission on Disability Affairs shall appoint two (2) members, who receive the consent of the majority of the members of the Commission on Disability Affairs and one (1) of the appointees shall have an initial term of one (1) year. The Commission on Disability Affairs appointees shall be made for the purpose of maintaining diversity. Term = Staggered two (2) year terms Term below expired: 12/31/2021 Vacant (Thorne) Commissioner Thorne nominated Tais Keyser for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2025. 25-0327
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  19. 19 Open & Responsible Government
  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 Bridges Alpharetta, LLC, for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion of Fulton County’s existing water line easement area at 4430 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0328
  21. 21 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (Grantor) and Greystone Power Company (Grantee) for the purpose of installing an electric transformer at 6720 Cedar Grove Road, South Fulton, Georgia; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Easement Agreement and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Easement Agreement and related documents as to form and make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0329
  22. 22 Request approval of a Resolution to approve a Facilities Use Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, and the Atlanta Independent School System for Election Polling Locations; to authorize the Chairman to execute the Facilities Use Agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the Facilities Use Agreement and related documents as to form and to make modifications as necessary prior to execution. Effective upon approval through December 31, 2025, with four, one-year renewal options. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0330
  23. 23 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 8,290 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Green Implementation Group, LLC, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Reserve at Newtown Project at 9435 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek,Georgia 30022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0331
  24. 24 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 1,425 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from D. R. Horton, Inc., for the purpose of constructing the Sherwood Manor Project at 5435 Old National Highway, South Fulton, Georgia 30349. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0332
  25. 25 Request approval of Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Bridges Alpharetta, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 4430 Webb Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30005 (the Development). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0333
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  27. 27 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 16,612 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from WAFKAM Properties, LLC, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Providence Point Project at 0 Birmingham Highway, Milton, Georgia 30004. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0334
  28. 28 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) 25-0335
  29. 29 Request approval to modify the classification section of the Classification and Compensation Plan by adding the new title of Apprentice Assistant District Attorney (grade 21) and by changing the salary range of the existing title of Animal Services Coordinator from grade 18 to grade 19. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0336
  30. 30 Health and Human Services
  31. 31 Request approval of a change order less than 10% - Public Works, 23RFP052223K-JA, Design-Build Services for Camp Creek Water Reclamation Facility in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with Reeves Young, LLC (ATL, Ga.) to address concrete deficiencies that were discovered within the primary clarifiers once the tanks were emptied. These defects were significantly more deteriorated than initially anticipated. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0337
  32. 32 Justice and Safety
  33. 33 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Superior Court Accountability Courts to assign Crime Suppression Investigators to support the programmatic requirements of the drug treatment programs. The initial term of the agreement shall be from the date of BOC approval through June 30, 2030, with nine (5) five-year renewal options, contingent upon the approval by the Sheriff and the Board of Commissioners. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0338
  34. 34 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the Fulton County Schools Police for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access. Effective upon the Board of Commissioners approval through December 31, 2025, with renewal options ending December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0339
  35. 35 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of College Park for the provision of the Digital 800 MHz Radio System Access. Effective upon the Board of Commissioners approval through December 31, 2025, with renewal options ending December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0340
  36. 36 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County and the Emory Clinic, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) for a Medical Director to provide Administrative and Supervisory Services for the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program for the Department of Emergency Services in the amount of $40,000.00 annually. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2025, with three (3) renewal options ending December 31, 2028. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0341
  37. 37 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  38. 38 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0342 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 40:07
  39. 39 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2025 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, April 16, 2025 25-0343 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 42:06
  40. 40 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Hakeem Oshikoya Appreciation Day (Retirement).” (Pitts/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Older Americans Month.” (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman/Ivory/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta CASA 30th Anniversary Appreciation Day.” (Ivory/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Water Safety Month.” (Ivory/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Mayor Shirley C. Franklin Appreciation Day (80th Birthday).” (Arrington/Pitts/Ellis/Thorne/Barrett/Ivory) Proclamation recognizing “Certified Public Managers Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Mental Health Awareness Month.” (Abdur-Rahman/BOC) 25-0344 ▶ jump to 42:20
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  42. 42 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  43. 43 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 emails or 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) 9 Speakers: Bill Kolbrener (Sheriff’s Department); Misty Fernandez (Georgia Power Transmission Lines); Gloria Smith (LIHEAP Senior Services); Emma Davis (Senior Outreach); Kevin Bacon (Fulton County Jail/Mental Health); Maudray Giles (Georgia Federation Public Service Employees); L.A. Pink (Justice/Sheriff’s Office); Sabrina Cown (Howell Station Power Lines); Raynard Burrell (Georgia Federation Public Service Employees) 12 Zoom Speakers: Kevin Muldowney (Registration & Elections); Matt Rowenczak (Registration & Elections); Matthew Harrison (Howell Station Power Lines); Ena Harrison (Howell Station Power Lines); Arthur Toal (Howell Station Power Lines); Sean Doyle (Howell Station Power Lines); Jennifer Upton (Howell Station Power Lines); Molly Chase (Howell Station Power Lines); Edwin Ortiz (Howell Station Power Lines); Naomi Green (Howell Station Power Lines); Cara Cown (Howell Station Power Lines); Tracie Marlow (Howell Station Power Lines) 25-0345 ▶ jump to 110:30
  44. 44 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
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  46. 45 Open & Responsible Government
  47. 46 Presentation, review, and approval of the May 7, 2025, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED) 25-0346 approve Pass ▶ jump to 176:11
  48. 47 Request approval to accept the lowest acceptable bid for the County’s 2025 Tax Anticipation Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $275,000,000.00 and approval of an Amendatory and Supplemental Pricing Resolution which authorizes issuance and sale of the $275,000,000.00 General Fund Tax Anticipation Notes of Fulton County, Georgia, with a maturity date of December 30, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0347 approve Pass ▶ jump to 108:59
  49. 48 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 17RFP107111K-EC, Project Management Team Services in an amount not to exceed $660,511.29, with The Joint Venture of Heery International, Inc. and McAfee3 Architects (Heery/McAfee3), to continue to provide without disruption, project management services for the Fulton County Urban Redevelopment Capital Improvement Programs; effective April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 or until program completion as determined by the County. (APPROVED) 25-0348 approve Pass ▶ jump to 177:42
  50. 49 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract RFP #030122, Fleet Management Services, in an amount not to exceed $3,480,325.44 with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. (St. Louis, MO), for a lease-purchase program that will deliver 301 new vehicles and includes all scheduled preventive maintenance. Vehicles will be provided under this program for eighteen (18) County agencies [General Fund vehicles: 214, FID/Police: 18, and Public Works: 69] with delivery beginning in FY 2025. This is a 60-month lease-purchase program that will be presented to the Board of Commissioners annually for the annual appropriation of funding for continued use of the program. The program will remain in effect with each yearly approval and is subject to the availability of funding in the adopted County budget over the 5-year lease term. The County Attorney is authorized to approve the lease documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution. (APPROVED) 25-0349 approve Pass ▶ jump to 178:29
  51. 50 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITB1315442C-JNJ, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Services for Chillers in the total amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 with (A) Daikin Applied Americas Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; (B) Mechanical Services, Inc. (Marietta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; and, (C) Mallory & Evans (Scottdale, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, to provide standby on-site preventive and predictive maintenance services for chillers on an “as needed” basis for all Fulton County facilities. Effective upon execution of contracts through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0350 approve Pass ▶ jump to 210:54
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  53. 51 Request approval of recommended proposals - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP103124C-MH, General Landscaping and Lawncare Services for Countywide Facilities in the total amount not to exceed $1,628,000.00 with (A) ReIMAGE General Contractors, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not exceed $1,350,000.00; and (B) Georgia Green Grounds Care LLC (Marietta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $278,000.00, to provide on-site landscape/ground maintenance and lawn care services for 108 County-owned sites to include the Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field. Effective upon execution of contracts through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0351 approve Pass ▶ jump to 211:27
  54. 52 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#24RFP143594C-JNJ, Landfill Post Closure Services in the amount not to exceed $806,000.00 with Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc. (Roswell, GA), to provide landfill post closure services at Merk Miles and Morgan Falls Landfills for Fulton County. Effective upon execution on contract through December 31, 2025, with two (2) one-year renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0352 approve Pass ▶ jump to 212:05
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  57. 54 Request approval of an amendment to the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act Policy (“PWFAP”) - Department of Human Resources Management and the Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance (DCRC). Originally adopted via Resolution #23-0884 in December 2023. (APPROVED) 25-0353 approve Pass ▶ jump to 219:20
  58. 55 Arts and Libraries
  59. 56 Request approval of a contract between Fulton County, Georgia and The National Black Arts Festival, Inc., a Georgia non-profit corporation, for the purpose of providing funding in the amount of $200,000.00 to provide expanded operational resources as well as educational and arts-related services to the citizens of Fulton County. The term of the contract is effective upon execution through December 31, 2025. (HELD ON 4/16/25) (APPROVED) 25-0308 approve Pass ▶ jump to 156:07
  60. 57 Health and Human Services
  61. 58 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Community Development, 25RFP247583B-EC, Housing Rehabilitation Program in an amount not to exceed $860,341.54 with Meals on Wheels, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide housing rehabilitation services including general program administration, marketing, customer relations, applicant screening and qualification, project management, contractor oversight and reporting. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2025 with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0354 approve Pass ▶ jump to 231:05
  62. 59 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Public Works, 22ITBC077A-KM, Landscaping Restoration Services, in an amount not to exceed $13,192.30, with Mariani Enterprises, LLC d.b.a. Ed Castro (Roswell, GA), to provide design, fertilizing, and planting services in North and South Fulton. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0355 approve Pass ▶ jump to 231:40
  63. 60 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Public Works, 23ITBC100523A-KM, Water Meters in an amount not to exceed $79,567.34 with Delta Municipal Supply Company (Braselton, GA), to provide water meters. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0356 approve Pass ▶ jump to 232:07
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  65. 62 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  66. 63 Request approval of a Resolution approving an Agreement between Fulton County Georgia, the Fulton County Tax Commissioner, and the City of Atlanta, Georgia to provide Judicial in Rem Tax Foreclosure Services concerning Municipal Code Enforcement Liens; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Agreement; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Agreement as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 4/2/25, 4/16/25 AND 5/7/25) (REMOVED) 25-0269 hold Pass
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  68. 64 Request approval of a Resolution approving an Agreement between Fulton County, the Fulton County Tax Commissioner, and the City of Union City to provide billing and collection services concerning Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes; authorizing the Chairman to execute said Agreement; authorizing the County Attorney to approve said Agreement as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman; and for other related purposes. (Arrington) (APPROVED) 25-0357 approve Pass ▶ jump to 169:12
  69. 65 Request approval of a Resolution approving an Agreement between Fulton County, the Fulton County Tax Commissioner, and the City of Palmetto provide billing and collection services concerning Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes; authorizing the Chairman to execute said Agreement; authorizing the County Attorney to approve said Agreement as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman; and for other related purposes. (Arrington) (APPROVED) 25-0358 approve Pass ▶ jump to 167:15
  70. 66 Request approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 101 (General Provisions and County Governing Authority), Article II (County Governing Authority), Division 2 (Rules of Order and Procedure) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to modify Section 101-66 (b)(3) to discontinue e-mailed public comments; and for other purposes. (Thorne) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 5/7/25) (APPROVED) 25-0359 hold ▶ jump to 240:29
  71. 67 Request approval of a Resolution to establish supplemental funding for overtime pay and other incentives intended to promote increased staffing and retention of Detention Officers and Sheriff’s Deputies whose full time role is to provide detention services in Fulton County Jail facilities; and for other purposes. (Ellis) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 25-0360 approve as amended Pass ▶ jump to 251:37
  72. 68 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  74. 69 Discussion: Opportunities to generate market rate rental revenue for vacant and underutilized office space owned and maintained by Fulton County. (Thorne) (DISCUSSED) 25-0361 ▶ jump to 257:51
  75. 70 Discussion: Library Parking - follow up on designated spaces (Ellis) (DISCUSSED/APPROVED) 25-0362 approve Pass ▶ jump to 286:28
  76. 71 Discussion: Clerk of Court Passport Fees: Disclosure and Reporting update on process and procedures (Ellis) (DISCUSSED) 25-0363 ▶ jump to 291:50
  77. 71 Request approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 101 (General Provisions and County Governing Authority), Article II (County Governing Authority), Division 2 (Rules of Order and Procedure) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to modify Section 101-66 (b)(3) to discontinue e-mailed public comments; and for other purposes. (Thorne) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 5/7/25) (APPROVED) 25-0359 approve Pass ▶ jump to 244:13
  78. 72 Discussion: Update from the County Attorney on progress in addressing the issues at the Fulton County Jail as detailed in the Department of Justice Consent Decree. (Barrett) (DISCUSSED) 25-0364 ▶ jump to 297:55
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  80. 73 Discussion: Strategies to address the impact to Fulton County of the loss of federal funding for health and human services. Fulton County has a responsibility for the health and wellbeing of our citizens which will be impacted by the cuts to the CDC and NIH that have already occurred, the proposed cuts to Medicaid and other federal health programs, and the possible loss of health-related grants to Fulton County. (Barrett) (DISCUSSED) 25-0365 ▶ jump to 305:10
  81. 74 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  82. 75 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: Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts was absent. 25-0366 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 213:53
  83. 76 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
  84. 82 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: Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts was absent. 25-0366 approve Pass ▶ jump to 217:17
  85. 83 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: Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts was absent. 25-0366 approve Pass ▶ jump to 217:43
  86. 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, AND PERSONNEL: Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts was absent. 25-0366 approve Pass ▶ jump to 218:10
  87. 85 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: Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts was absent. 25-0366 approve Pass ▶ jump to 218:32