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March 19, 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: April 2, 2025

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Agenda — 102 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 17:39
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 18:07
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 18:15
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recite in unison
  5. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
  6. 6 PLEASE SWITCH ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (CELL PHONES, PAGERS, PDAs, ETC.) TO THE SILENT POSITION DURING THIS MEETING TO AVOID INTERRUPTIONS. IF YOU NEED REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS DUE TO A DISABILITY, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE COMMISSION. FOR TDD/TTY OR GEORGIA RELAY SERVICE ACCESS DIAL 711.
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  8. 8 CONSENT AGENDA
  9. 9 Adoption of the Consent Agenda - All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the Second Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0170 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 19:21
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “A Tea with Z Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) February 23, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Felker William Ward, Jr. Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 3, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Delores Mitchell Williams Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) March 6, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Shana Suhanthan Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) March 8, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Faelyn Davis Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) March 8, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Eagle Scout Nivedhana Sadish Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) March 8, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Mary D. Sequeira Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) March 8, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Tillie O’Neal Appreciation Day.” (Ellis) March 8, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Student Leadership North Appreciation Day.” (Thorne) March 13, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Gloria Brooks Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) March 14, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Dewane Parham Willis Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) March 14, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Annie Jewel Moore Appreciation Day.” (Ivory) March 14, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Rev. Dr. J. Allen Milner, Sr. Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) March 15, 2025 25-0171
  11. 11 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  12. 12 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Seven (7) directors appointed by the Board of Commissioners for initial terms of 2, 4, and 6 years, and thereafter for staggered terms of six (6) years. In the event of vacancies (RCM January 18, 1989, item #29) the Board of Commissioners shall appoint a person to serve. Term = 6 years Term below expired: 12/3/2024 Michael Davis (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Michael Davis for a District reappointment to a term ending December 3, 2030. 25-0172
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  14. 14 FULTON COUNTY CITIZENS COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment shall consist of citizens from throughout Fulton County to be appointed by the Members of the Board of Commissioners. There shall be fourteen (14) members to serve on the Commission. In making such appointments, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall ensure that the terms of appointment are staggered. Each District Commissioner shall appoint one Commission member to a four (4) year term. Each District Commissioner shall also appoint one Commission member to a two (2) year term to ensure staggered terms. After the expiration of each appointee’s initial term, the regular term of office for such an appointee shall be four (4) years. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment; however, each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. After the expiration of any appointee’s initial term, the Commission may recommend to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners a list of eligible persons for consideration as appointees to the Commission. The Appointing member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners may remove his/her appointee(s) to this Commission at any time and within the sole discretion of that individual of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Ron Comacho (District 3) Commissioner Barrett nominated Ron Comacho for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2025. 25-0173
  15. 15 Open & Responsible Government
  16. 16 No action is requested. This reporting is being provided to meet the quarterly reporting requirement for monetary transfers among budget funds per Board Resolution #09-1262. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0174
  17. 17 Request approval of a Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and EA Homes, LP, for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 0 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0175
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  19. 19 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and EA Homes, LP 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 0 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0176
  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 EA Homes, LP for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 0 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0177
  21. 21 Request approval of a Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 5560 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0178
  22. 22 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 0.335 acres (14,592.6 square feet) to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Byers Park Project at 2325 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0179
  23. 23 Request approval of a Resolution approving an Easement Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (Grantor) and Georgia Power Company (Grantee), for the purpose of granting utility easement access to connect substations at 901 Rice Street, Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as the Fulton County Jail; 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 to make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution. Effective upon approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0180
  24. 24 Request approval of a Resolution approving an Easement Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (Grantor) and Georgia Power Company (Grantee) for Georgia Power Company to install electrical utility service equipment at 7520 Cochran Road, Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as the Camp Creek Water Reclamation Facility; 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 to make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0181
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  26. 26 Requesting approval of a Resolution approving the First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (Landlord) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (Tenant) for the lease of real property located at 460 Morgan Falls Road, Atlanta, Georgia; authorizing the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Lease Agreement and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement and related documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0182
  27. 27 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 5,862 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from D.R. Horton, Inc. for the purpose of constructing the Woodbury Park Project at 6001 Riverside Drive, South Fulton, Georgia 30336. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0183
  28. 28 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 B.B. Morrison Park, LLC (Morrison Park) 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 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0184
  29. 29 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 B.B. Morrison Park, LLC (Southwest) for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion of the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 0 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0185
  30. 30 Ratification of February 2025 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0186
  31. 31 Arts and Libraries
  32. 32 Request approval of a Resolution to accept the renaming of the Story Time Room at the Alpharetta Library to Ben and Linda Statham Children’s Storytime room in honor of long-time volunteers, Ben and Linda Statham. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION 25-0187 approve Pass ▶ jump to 407:04
  33. 33 Request approval of a Resolution to accept the renaming of the East Point Library to the Patsy Jo Hilliard Library at East Point in honor of the former mayor of East Point Patsy Jo Hilliard. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION 25-0188 approve Pass ▶ jump to 407:46
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  35. 35 Health and Human Services
  36. 36 Request approval of a change order less than 10% - Senior Services 22RFP035A-CJC, Aging Services in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 with (A) Senior Services North, Inc. (Alpharetta, GA) in the amount of $30,000.00; (B) South Fulton Senior Services (College Park, GA) in the amount of $30,000.00; and (C) Visiting Nurses Health Systems (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $30,000.00 to provide Aging Services for Fulton County seniors aged 60 and above. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0189
  37. 37 Request approval to amend a Memorandum of Understanding - Department of Senior Services with Quality Living Services, Inc., for the provision of financial support in the amount of $100,000.00 to provide Life Enrichment, Fitness and Congregate Dining services for the senior population of Fulton County within the County-owned facility located at 4001 Danforth Street, Atlanta, GA by Quality Living Services, Inc., as the Lessee of the building. Effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0190
  38. 38 Infrastructure and Economic Development
  39. 39 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Economic Development, Select Fulton Workforce Development Division, 22RFP0121B-PS, WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Services, in the amount not to exceed $335,819.61 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Equus) (Louisville, KY) to provide comprehensive career services for Adult and Dislocated Workers for the Fulton County Local Workforce Development Board. Effective upon BOC approval. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0191
  40. 40 SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  41. 41 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0192 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 21:20
  42. 42 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, February 19, 2025 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 5, 2025 25-0193 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 21:59
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  45. 44 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Morehouse School of Medicine Month.” (Pitts/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “National Surveyor Week.” (Ellis/Pitts/Thorne/Barrett/Ivory/Abdur-Rahman) 25-0194 ▶ jump to 22:12
  46. 45 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  47. 46 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) 8 Speakers: Alan Lee (Employment Ordinance); Michael Collins (Fulton County Jail); L.A. Pink (Justice/Sheriff’s Office); Lucy A. Watts (Fulton County Jail/Police Safety); Raynard Burrell (Federation of Public Service Employees); Irma Watts (Fulton County Jail/Police Safety); Welta Dismuke (Fulton County Jail/Police Safety); Derrick Knighton (Fulton County Jail/Police Safety) 7 Zoom Speakers: June Erickson (Big Creek Water Treatment Plant); Matt Rowenczak (Registration & Elections); Alexis Jackson (Big Creek Water Treatment Plant); Amanda McCain (Big Creek Water Treatment Plant); Amber Mette (Big Creek Water Treatment Plant); Jackie Nass (Big Creek Water Treatment Plant); Mandy Lange (Big Creek Water Treatment Plant) 25-0195 ▶ jump to 34:34
  48. 47 PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
  49. 48 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
  50. 49 MARTA Quarterly Update (PRESENTED) 25-0196 ▶ jump to 61:54
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  52. 51 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  53. 52 Open & Responsible Government
  54. 53 Request approval of statewide contract - Registration and Elections, SWC# 99999-001-SPD0000136, Temporary Staffing Services - Clerical & Light with Abacus Corporation (Morrow, GA) in an amount not to exceed $2,537,035.32 to provide temporary staffing services for Public Service Commission Primary / Municipal Primary, June 17, 2025, Election only based on the contract terms of the referenced statewide contract ending June 30, 2025. Effective upon execution of contract through June 30, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0197 approve Pass ▶ jump to 108:51
  55. 54 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED) 25-0198 ▶ jump to 117:16
  56. 55 Presentation, review, and approval of March 19, 2025, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED) 25-0199 approve Pass ▶ jump to 188:29
  57. 56 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Information Technology, 24RFP1319236-PS, Wireless Communication Services and Devices in an amount not to exceed $927,908.38 with AT&T, (Atlanta, GA) to provide Wireless Communications Services, mobile equipment, supplies, cellular network (Standard/Public Safety), in-building coverage and support for wireless voice and data services upon BOC approval through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0200 approve Pass ▶ jump to 188:57
  58. 57 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Information Technology, 24ITB1334033BPS, Network Equipment Maintenance and Support in the amount not to exceed $6,924,519.06 with Presidio Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide products and services associated with the provision, maintenance, and support of network (wired and wireless) data communications equipment on an as needed basis. Network Equipment Maintenance and Support. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2025, with three renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0201 approve Pass ▶ jump to 189:24
  59. 58 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB140041K-DB, M30 Rated Active Hydraulically Retractable Wedge Barriers - Phase I Government Center Complex, in an amount not to exceed $1,078,171.50 with Ruby-Collins, Inc. (Smyrna, GA), to install M30 Rated Active Hydraulically Retractable Wedge Barriers at the Fulton County Government Center Complex. Effective upon issuance of Notice to proceed for a period of 180 calendar days. (APPROVED) 25-0202 approve Pass ▶ jump to 189:51
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  61. 60 Request approval of lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24ITB0617C-MH, Standby Plumbing Repair Services Countywide in the total amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with (A) J2 Connect, Inc. dba J Squared Plumbing Co., Inc. (McDonough, GA) in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and (B) B & W Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (Lawrenceville, GA) in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00, to provide standby on-site plumbing repair services on an “as needed” basis for all Fulton County facilities. Effective upon execution of contracts through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0203 approve Pass ▶ jump to 190:24
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  63. 61 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24ITB1312273C-GS, Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Countywide in the total amount not to exceed $1,285,000.00 with (A) Latham Home Sanitation Company, Inc. (Loganville, GA) in the amount not to exceed $540,000.00, to provide both 95-gallon containers for single stream recycling services and 95-gallon containers for solid waste disposal services for Fulton County Libraries; (B) Georgia Waste Systems, LLC dba Waste Management of Atlanta South, (Lake City, GA) in the amount not to exceed $315,000.00, to provide 8-yard front loader for solid waste disposal services; (C) Arrow Waste (Conley, GA) in the amount not to exceed $405,000.00, to provide open top and compactors for solid waste services; and (D) Carter 1 Enterprises, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00, to provide shredding and disposal of materials services for Fulton County facilities. Effective upon execution of contracts through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0204 approve Pass ▶ jump to 190:51
  64. 62 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP144534K-CRB, Weapons Detection System in an amount not to exceed $641,380.00 with Allied Universal Technology Services (Carrollton, TX), to provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances necessary for the purchase, installation and connection of six (6) Weapons Detection Systems at the Government Center. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) for 120 calendar days or until completion of the construction project as determined by Fulton County. (APPROVED) 25-0205 approve Pass ▶ jump to 191:16
  65. 63 Arts and Libraries
  66. 64 Request approval of a statewide contract - Arts & Culture Department, SWC# 99999-SPD-0000136-0008, Temporary Staffing Services in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00 with Corporate Temps Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) to provide temporary staffing services for the Arts & Culture Department. Effective January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0206 approve Pass ▶ jump to 191:44
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  68. 66 Health and Human Services
  69. 67 Request approval to award without competition, Public Works Department, 23SSN140274K-BKJ, in an amount not to exceed $148,200.00 with Daupler, Inc. (Overland, KS) to provide detection, callout, dispatch services, and asset management enhancement. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0207 approve Pass ▶ jump to 192:19
  70. 68 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County, Georgia and the City of Johns Creek, Georgia for water main relocations associated with the road improvements to Buice Road from Spruill Road to Haverhill Lane in the City of Johns Creek, GA, in an estimated amount of $560,000.00. (APPROVED) 25-0208 approve Pass ▶ jump to 192:52
  71. 69 Request approval of an Agreement for Cooperative Technical Assistance and Intergovernmental Cost Sharing among the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Fulton County Water Resources Commission (AFCWRC) (which Fulton County is a 50% member), Bartow County, the City of Cartersville, Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, DeKalb County, Forsyth County, City of Gainesville, and Gwinnett County, with Fulton County funding this contract in the amount of $75,000.00 annually as a 50% joint venture partner in the AFCWRC, effective between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2027. (APPROVED) 25-0209 approve Pass ▶ jump to 193:18
  72. 70 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Public Works, 24RFP142770K-CRB, Project Management Software in an amount not to exceed $197,290.00 with Systemates, Inc. (Richardson, TX) to provide a construction project management software solution implementation and professional services and training for County personnel. Effective upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed and shall continue until the sooner of (a) a period of 365 days; (b) Final Acceptance; or (c) the agreement is terminated. (APPROVED) 25-0210 approve Pass ▶ jump to 193:49
  73. 71 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Senior Services, 21RFP000016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA) to provide transportation services/ride sharing to eligible Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. This amount is based on the BOC approved FY25 enhancement for senior transportation. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0211 approve Pass ▶ jump to 194:18
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  75. 73 Request approval of a change order greater than 10% - Department of Senior Services, 21RFQ000007A-CJC, Senior In-Home Services in a total amount not to exceed $227,000.00 with (A) Southern Homecare Services dba Always Caring Home Care (Roswell, GA) in amount not to exceed $68,100.00; (B) Help At Home LLC (Newnan, GA) in amount not to exceed $68,100.00; (C) At Home Atlanta, LLC (Roswell, GA) in amount not to exceed $45,400.00; (D) Trusted Hands Senior Care (Stone Mountain, GA) in amount not to exceed $45,400.00, to provide In-Home Services to eligible Fulton County seniors aged 60 and above. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0212 approve Pass ▶ jump to 194:51
  76. 74 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Senior Services, 25ITB1357652A-KM, Indigent Burial in an amount not to exceed $494,975.00 with Mutual Meadows Inc. (Peachtree Corners, GA), to provide dignified professional burial services as a last resort for any deceased person declared indigent or unclaimed Fulton County resident if the death occurred within Fulton. Effective April 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0213 approve Pass ▶ jump to 195:22
  77. 75 Justice and Safety
  78. 76 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Medical Examiner, 24RFP144589C-JH, Toxicology Services in an amount not to exceed $175,275.00 with National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs (Horsham, PA) to provide forensic postmortem toxicology testing services effective April 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0214 approve Pass ▶ jump to 195:51
  79. 77 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
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  81. 78 Request approval of a Resolution to accept food donations from Intown Collaborative Ministries, Inc. and Atlanta Community Food Bank, Inc. and to accept Naloxone and Fentanyl testing strips from Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition, Inc. to support the outreach efforts of the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ (DBHDD) Deflection Team; and for other purposes. (Pitts/Ivory/Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED) 25-0215 approve Pass ▶ jump to 315:15
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  83. 80 Request approval of a Resolution consenting to and ratifying the use of existing Fulton County Ad Valorem Property Tax Increment for three (3) projects located in Westside Tax Allocation District 1 - Atlanta/Westside. The 3 projects include (1) an allocation not to exceed $260,000.00 to aid in the redevelopment of a multifamily building in the English Avenue neighborhood located at 471 English Avenue, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318; (2) an allocation not to exceed $3,500,000.00 to aid in the stabilization, historic preservation and conversion of vacant property located at 143 Alabama Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30330; and (3) an allocation not to exceed $400,000.00 to provide three new construction and one redeveloped single-family homes within the English Avenue and Vine City communities by the Westside Future Fund. (Barrett) (HELD ON 3/19/25 AND 4/2/25) (APPROVED) 25-0216 hold Pass ▶ jump to 106:16
  84. 81 Request approval of a Resolution urging members of the Georgia House of Representatives to protect Fulton County Taxpayers and Georgia Taxpayers by voting no on Senate Bill 244 regarding the assessment and payment of costs of criminal proceedings; and for other related purposes. (Barrett) (FILED) 25-0217 approve ▶ jump to 322:30
  85. 82 Request approval a Resolution implementing Operation Public Servant to target recruitment efforts at Federal employees displaced by the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED) 25-0218 approve Pass ▶ jump to 349:09
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  88. 84 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
  89. 85 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (NORTHSIDE) (Ellis) (APPROVED) The Board of Commissioners shall submit a slate of three (3) names, per position, to the Hospital Authority of Fulton County, for selection of one (1) person to be appointed by the Authority for each position. Term = 4 years, staggered Terms below expire: 4/1/2025 Lawrence Stone (BOC 4) Mark Sweeney (BOC 5) Alvin Sermons (BOC 6) The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside) submitted the following slate of names for the Board of Commissioners’ consideration to terms ending April 1, 2029. Position #4 - Lawrence Stone, M.D., Brian Sydow, M.D., Carolyn Weaver, M.D. Position #5 - Mark Sweeney, Douglas Olson, M.D., Adam Marchak, M.D. Position #6 - Alvin Sermons, M.D., Marc Sonenshine, M.D., Jennifer Amerson, M.D. 25-0219 approve Pass ▶ jump to 378:07
  90. 85 Request approval of a Resolution urging members of the Georgia House of Representatives to protect Fulton County Taxpayers and Georgia Taxpayers by voting no on Senate Bill 244 regarding the assessment and payment of costs of criminal proceedings; and for other related purposes. (Barrett) (FILED) 25-0217 approve Pass ▶ jump to 337:50
  91. 86 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  92. 86 Request approval of a Resolution urging members of the Georgia House of Representatives to protect Fulton County Taxpayers and Georgia Taxpayers by voting no on Senate Bill 244 regarding the assessment and payment of costs of criminal proceedings; and for other related purposes. (Barrett) (FILED) 25-0217 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 346:52
  93. 87 Open & Responsible Government
  94. 88 Presentation: 2025 State Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED) 25-0220 ▶ jump to 379:10
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  96. 90 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  97. 91 Discussion: Housing Authority of Fulton County Litigation Update (Pitts) (DISCUSSED) 25-0221 ▶ jump to 408:09
  98. 92 Discussion: City of Atlanta Outstanding Water Bill (Pitts) (DISCUSSED) 25-0222 ▶ jump to 411:44
  99. 93 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  100. 94 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, SECURITY AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; Chief of Police William Yates; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0223 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 196:42
  101. 95 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
  102. 100 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, SECURITY AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chairman Ellis, Commissioners: Thorne, Barrett, Ivory, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; Chief of Police William Yates; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 25-0223 approve Pass ▶ jump to 314:40