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March 5, 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: March 19, 2025

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 17:40
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 17:46
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 18:05
  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) 25-0141 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 19:24
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Ben Howard Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/BOC) February 18, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) February 23, 2025 Proclamation recognizing “Black Heroes Day.” (Arrington) February 28, 2025 25-0142
  11. 11 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
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  13. 12 FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Arts Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) residents of the county. Initially, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint two persons to serve on the council, one person to serve for a one-year term and one person to serve a two-year term. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Arts Council Board; thereafter, each year, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint one member for a two-year term. Each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. The Chairman of the Arts Council shall be appointed to a two-year term by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners. The Council shall elect a vice-Chairman and a secretary from its membership. Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2023 Vacant (Ivory) Commissioner Ivory nominated Fahamu Pecou for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2025. 25-0143
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  15. 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 = 4 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2018 Richard Johnson (At-Large) Chairman Pitts nominated Richard Johnson for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026...body 25-0144
  16. 15 FULTON COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC) (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) One (1) representative will be nominated by each of the Commission Districts for a total of seven (7) members; this includes one representative from District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Each representative will serve a two-year term and could be re-appointed to serve additional terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no term of any member nominated by a District Commissioner shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who nominates that member. Term = 2 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Lucy Hall (Pitts) Chairman Pitts nominated Lucy Hall for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0145
  17. 16 COMMISSION ON ELDER AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Seven (7) appointees by the Board of Commissioners (one for each District); three (3) appointees from each of the non-profit umbrella agencies, which the County contracts with for aging services; and three (3) senior citizens elected by seniors in the three geographical areas of the County. The terms of such members appointed by the Board of Commissioners shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner. Such members may continue to serve beyond his/her term until a successor is appointed. Term = Shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner Term below expires: 12/31/2026 Vacant (Barrett) Commissioner Barrett nominated Gary Uitvlugt for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0146
  18. 17 Open & Responsible Government
  19. 18 Request approval to correct the record for agenda item 24-0599, in order to reflect the correct name of the entity, the County is contracting with for 24RFP050124C-MH (Vision), Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan, so the approval specifies the contractor is “Superior Vision Services, Inc, a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)”. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0147
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  21. 19 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 Morning Creek Partners, LLC, for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 0 Ripple Way, South Fulton, Georgia 30349 (the Development). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0148
  22. 20 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 42,633 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Iveybrooke Project at 0 Davis Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0149
  23. 21 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 0.327 acres (14,244.12 square feet) to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Byers Park Project at 2325 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0150
  24. 22 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 4,328 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from the Bridges Alpharetta, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Bridges Project at 4430 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0151
  25. 23 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 5,227 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from the Bridges Alpharetta, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Bridges Project at 4430 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0152
  26. 24 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 42,633 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC, individuals, for the purpose of constructing the Iveybrooke Project at 0 Davis Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0153
  27. 25 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 Morning Creek Partners, LLC for the purpose granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 0 Ripple Way, South Fulton, Georgia 30349. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0154
  28. 26 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County and JBGL Atlanta Development 2014, LLC for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion of the County’s existing water line easement area at 132 Brook Street and 51 Thompson Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0155
  29. 27 Request approval to rescind an award - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract RFP #032824-CER, Equipment, Product, or Services with Certified Stainless Service, Inc. dba West-Mark through Sourcewell’s Authorized Representative Vacutek, LLC (Austell, GA), for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Hydro Sewer Jetting Truck, Aquatech SJR-1500 (steel water tank), with a 1,500 gallon capacity for the Fulton County Public Works Department. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0156
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  31. 29 Health and Human Services
  32. 30 Request approval to amend a contract - Services for Seniors Services, 23RFQ138337A-CJC, Cosmetology and Aesthetic Services at no cost with Katylady Building Maintenance Services to adjust the scope of work menu costs to provide on-site cosmetology and aesthetic services for seniors aged 55 and older in the four senior multipurpose facilities. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0157
  33. 31 Request approval to extend two existing “Ryan White Part A” service contracts for a three-month period from March 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, and, subject to federal funding, amend these two existing contracts to increase the spending authority of “Ryan White Part A” subrecipients in the amount of $610,886.00 pursuant to the Health Resources and Services Administration “Ryan White Part A” award H89HA00007. Contracts are 100% grant funded with no Fulton County match. Request authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with subrecipients. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contracts as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0158
  34. 32 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  35. 33 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0159 approve as amended Pass ▶ jump to 19:56
  36. 34 Ratification of Minutes. First Regular Meeting Minutes, February 5, 2025 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 19, 2025 25-0160 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 20:50
  37. 35 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.” (Ellis/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Atlanta Women’s Foundation Appreciation Day.” (Barrett/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Harold D. Lamar Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts) *Proclamation recognizing (BOC) *added during the meeting 25-0161 ▶ jump to 21:04
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  39. 37 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  40. 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 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) 10 Speakers: Beverly Williams (Expectation of Service); William Tolbert (Homelessness); J. Wesley Day (Justice/Solicitor Office); L.A. Pink (Justice/Sheriff’s Office); Walter Reeves (Fulton County Friendship Municipal Bill); Devin Franklin (Senate Bill #7); Collins Desselle (Alliance Theatre); Matthew Nursey (Evictions); Latrisha Chaney (Evictions); Grace McPhillips Lunsford (Camp Truitt / #25-0167) 4 Zoom Speakers: Janet Hill (Title Trafficking); Aletha R. Cherry (Land Maintenance/Fulton Fresh); Billie Powers (Title Trafficking); Tom Kibler (Title Trafficking) 25-0162 ▶ jump to 51:30
  41. 39 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  42. 40 Open & Responsible Government
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  44. 41 Request approval of a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, Georgia Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Fulton County, Georgia General Fund Tax Anticipation Notes; Authorizing the Distribution and Use of a (a) Request for Bids and/or (b) Preliminary Official Statement and Notice of Sale, in each case relating to such Tax Anticipation Notes and the Solicitation of Offers for the purchase of the Notes and related matters. (APPROVED) 25-0163 approve Pass ▶ jump to 81:22
  45. 42 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract RFP #101221-VTR, Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies in the amount of $313,255.00 with Vactor Manufacturing through Sourcewell’s Authorized Representative Environmental Products Group, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Vactor Ramjet Sewer Cleaner, Single Engine mounted on a Heavy Duty Truck Chassis, 1500 gallon Water Tank for the Public Works Department. Effective upon BOC approval. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED) 25-0164 approve Pass ▶ jump to 82:23
  46. 43 Health and Human Services
  47. 44 Request approval and adoption of the North Fulton Water Distribution Masterplan. (APPROVED) 25-0165 approve Pass ▶ jump to 83:01
  48. 45 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Johns Creek, GA, for the adjustment of the water valve and sanitary sewer manhole and relocation of the fire hydrant associated with the intersection improvement project on Jones Bridge Road, from Sargent Road to Douglas Road, in the City of Johns Creek, GA, in an estimated amount of $109,000.00. (APPROVED) 25-0166 approve Pass ▶ jump to 101:21
  49. 46 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  50. 47 Request approval of a Resolution approving a Ground Lease Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (landlord) and the City of College Park, Georgia (tenant) for the purpose of leasing real property at Camp Truitt for the purpose of developing a botanical garden; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Ground Lease Agreement and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Ground Lease Agreement and related documents as to form and to make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 25-0167 approve Pass ▶ jump to 102:09
  51. 48 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  52. 49 Open & Responsible Government
  53. 50 Presentation: 2025 State Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED) 25-0168 approve Pass ▶ jump to 133:55
  54. 51 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  55. 52 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts was absent. 25-0169 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 141:28
  56. 53 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m.
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  58. 56 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; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Chairman Pitts was absent. 25-0169 approve Pass ▶ jump to 146:17