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January 8, 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: January 22, 2025

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Agenda — 97 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 16:57
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 17:16
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 17:31
  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 AS AMENDED) 25-0001 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 18:42
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Edna Lafiette Moffett Remembrance Day.” (Hall) December 17, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Christopher Williams Appreciation Day.” (Hall) December 28, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Michael Blackson Appreciation Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) December 29, 2024 25-0002
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  12. 12 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  13. 13 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 expires: 12/31/2024 Vernitia Shannon (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Vernitia Shannon for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0003
  14. 14 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Staggered two (2) year terms Term below expired: 12/31/2021 Vacant (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Tina Nechelle Aldridge for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2025. 25-0004
  15. 15 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Staggered two (2) year terms Term below expired: 12/31/2022 Vacant (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Tara Miller for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0005
  16. 16 ANIMAL WELFARE HEARING BOARD (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Animal Welfare Hearing Board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Each Commissioner shall appoint one member to serve for two years. Thereafter, all members may be appointed for an additional term of three years and until their successors are appointed. Term = 2 Years/3 Years Commissioner Arrington nominated Pamela Harvey for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 25-0006
  17. 17 FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County. The term of each member shall coincide with that of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment. Members shall be removable for cause by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County upon written charges and after a public hearing. The members of the Board shall be compensated as fixed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County. None of the members shall hold any other public office or position in Fulton County, except that one member may also be a member of the Fulton County Community Zoning Board. Term = The term of each member shall coincide with that of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Term below expired: 12/31/2014 Vacant (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Victoria Rogers for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0007
  18. 18 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 Eldson McGhee (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Eldson McGhee for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 25-0008
  19. 19 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 Walter Mitchell (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Walter Mitchell for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 25-0009
  20. 20 FULTON COUNTY VETERANS’ EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION, INC. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 3 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Anthony Merritt (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Anthony Merritt for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027. 25-0010
  21. 21 FULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Consists of ten (10) trustees (members). The Board of Commissioners of Fulton County appoints seven (7) trustees (members) and the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County appoints three (3). (See Fulton County Code § 13-2-11). The Fulton County Code does not prescribe the method of appointment; however, historically, each Commissioner has appointed one person to serve. Term = 4 years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Thomas W. Dortch, III (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Sandra De Shields Hightower for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2028. 25-0011
  22. 22 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: 12/31/2018 Vacant (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Kemi Inegbedion for a District appointment for a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0012
  23. 23 FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ZONING BOARD (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) The Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall appoint seven (7) members to a Community Zoning Board for unincorporated Fulton County. Each member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall nominate, for full Board approval, a member to the Community Zoning Board. From the membership of the Community Zoning Board, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve no more than two (2) years. Members of the Community Zoning Board serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed upon motion of the nominating Commissioner and affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Commissioners. Term = The members shall serve a term consistent with that of the member of the Board of Commissioners making the nomination. Members shall serve no more than two (2) terms, either consecutive or non-consecutive. Term below expired: 12/31/2014 Vacant (Arrington) Commissioner Arrington nominated Giavani Vickers for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0013
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  25. 25 Open & Responsible Government
  26. 26 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing a Neighborhood Service Center Lease Agreement between the City of Atlanta (Lessor) and Fulton County (Lessee) for the County’s continued use of approximately 5,237 rentable square feet of office space at 215 Lakewood Way, SW, Atlanta, Georgia, for the Bethlehem Neighborhood Senior Center, from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Lease Agreement; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Lease Agreement as to form prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0014
  27. 27 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 5792 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from the Georgia Power Company, for the purpose of constructing the Georgia Power Encroachment Project at 0 Stonewall Tell Road, South Fulton, Georgia 30349. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0015
  28. 28 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 47,729 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from EdgeconneX ATL11, LLC for the purpose of constructing the EDCATL11 Project at Stonewall Tell Road # R, Union City, Georgia 30349. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0016
  29. 29 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 56,215.27 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from the Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc., for the purpose of constructing the Hawthorn Subdivision Project at 0 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0017
  30. 30 Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 69,328.49 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc., for the purpose of constructing the Hawthorn Subdivision Project at 0 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 25-0018
  31. 31 Arts and Libraries
  32. 32 Request approval of a Resolution to accept the name change of the East Point Library to the William H. McClure Library at East Point. Mr. McClure was a fixture in the East Point community and a former Library Board of Trustees member. (FILED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER IVORY 25-0019 approve Pass ▶ jump to 122:14
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  35. 34 Health and Human Services
  36. 35 Request approval to extend an 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 existing contracts to increase the spending authority of “Ryan White Part A” subrecipients in the amount of $5,650,169.00 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) 25-0020
  37. 36 Request approval to extend existing “Ending the HIV Epidemic” service contracts for a three-month period from March 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, and, subject to federal funding, amend existing contracts to increase the spending authority of “Ending the HIV Epidemic” subrecipients in the amount of $836,630.00 pursuant to the Health Resources and Services Administration “Ending the HIV Epidemic” award UT8HA3393. 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) 25-0021
  38. 37 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  39. 38 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 25-0023 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 21:28
  40. 39 Appointment of the Vice-Chairman. (APPROVED) Appointment of the Vice-Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for a one-year term, in accordance to the current Fulton County Code § 101-36 (b), amended by the Board on October 20, 2021 (Item #21-0839)...body 25-0022 approve Pass ▶ jump to 22:19
  41. 40 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) First Regular Meeting Minutes, December 4, 2024 Second Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, December 18, 2024 25-0024 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 29:26
  42. 41 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (NONE) 25-0025 ▶ jump to 29:49
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  44. 43 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  45. 44 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) 17 Speakers: Judge Rachel Krause (Budget); Solicitor General Keith Gammage (Budget); Chief Judge Cassandra Kirk (Budget); Nancy Mau (Budget); Jewel Johnson (County Resources); John Garrett (Senior Services); Michael Collins (Fulton County Jail); Christopher Escobar (Arts Funding); Angela Watts (Arts Funding); Paul Hershey (County Finances); Tanjuria Willis (Arts Funding); Afreen Kheundumiri (Arts Funding); J. Wesley Day (Justice/Solicitor Office); Janet Hill (Deed Fraud); L.A. Pink (Fulton County Jail); El Lewis (Arts Funding); Randy Davidson (Arts/Film Funding); 2 Zoom Speakers: Kevin Muldowney (Budget) Matt Rowenczak (Budget) 25-0026 ▶ jump to 29:59
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  47. 45 PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
  48. 46 Invest Atlanta
  49. 47 Invest Atlanta Briefing (PRESENTED) 25-0027 ▶ jump to 73:05
  50. 48 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  51. 49 Open & Responsible Government
  52. 50 Review and approve the FY2025 Final Adopted Budget and FY2025 Budget Resolution. (DISCUSSED) 25-0028 approve Pass ▶ jump to 270:45
  53. 51 Request approval to amend and extend an existing contract - Reparations Taskforce Fiscal Agent Agreement in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 with the Atlanta University Center Consortium, Atlanta, GA, to serve as the Fiscal Agent for the feasibility study and provide community outreach on behalf of the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce. This is not a request for additional funding, but is to utilize existing funds for necessary services. Effective upon BOC approval through June 30, 2025. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 12/18/24) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER 24-0901
  54. 52 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD0000183-0006, Police Pursuit and Special Services Vehicles in the total amount not to exceed $161,655.00 with Smyrna-F, LLC dba Wade Ford, to purchase and deliver three (3) 2025 Ford F150 Police Responder 4x4 trucks, 5.5 box, 145” WB XL (W1P) for the Fulton County Emergency Management, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station (ARFF). This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED) 25-0029 approve Pass ▶ jump to 90:08
  55. 52 Review and approve the FY2025 Final Adopted Budget and FY2025 Budget Resolution. (DISCUSSED) 25-0028 approve as amended ▶ jump to 270:45
  56. 53 Request approval to utilize Cooperative Purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Cooperative Omnia Partners, Contract # 159498 - Public Safety, Preparedness, Safety Equipment and Solutions with Mallory Safety and Supply LLC (Longview, WA) in an amount not to exceed $190,528.00 to provide Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories to ensure State of Georgia life/safety equipment compliance countywide in all Fulton County facilities. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 25-0030 approve Pass ▶ jump to 90:48
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  58. 54 Health and Human Services
  59. 55 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Public Works, 24ITB091324K-CRB, Standby Miscellaneous Construction Wastewater System Services in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000.00 with (A) Site Engineering, Inc., (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,400,000.00; (B) Wade Coots Company, Inc. (Austell, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000.00; (C) Sol Construction, LLC, (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,800,000.00; and, (D) Kemi Construction Company, Inc. (College Park, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,200,000.00; to provide standby miscellaneous construction wastewater system services. Effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 25-0031 approve Pass ▶ jump to 91:15
  60. 56 Request approval of extend an existing contract - Public Works Department, 22ITB136410K-BKJ, Pine Valley Phase 2A Interceptor Sewer Replacement at no additional cost for extension of “time only” with Wade Coots Company, Inc (Austell, GA) to provide all labor, material and equipment to remove and replace approximately 4,062 feet of 30” to 48” RCP gravity sewer pipe with 54” HOBAS fiberglass pipe and epoxy coated precast concrete manholes. Effective upon Boc approval through March 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 25-0032 approve Pass ▶ jump to 91:47
  61. 57 Justice and Safety
  62. 58 Request approval for the procurement of supplies and equipment required for residents housed in the County’s Jail facilities in a total amount not to exceed $2,239,975.02 with various vendors identified in Exhibit 1 attached to this package and incorporated hereto. Funding is provided in the inmate services unit in non-agency. Effective January 1, 2025 approval through December 31, 2025. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 12/18/24) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 24-0906 approve ▶ jump to 92:33
  63. 59 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  64. 60 Request approval of an Ordinance to repeal and replace Part I, Subpart B, Chapter 101 (General Provisions and County Governing Authority), Article II (County Governing Authority), Division 2 (Rules of Order and Procedure), Section 101-68 (Decorum) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 12/18/24) (APPROVED) 24-0908 approve Pass ▶ jump to 129:04
  65. 61 Request approval of a Resolution to declare a local emergency with respect to the conditions at the Fulton County Jail for the purpose of expediting resources to support remedial measures to address the DOJ investigative findings; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 12/18/24) 24-0910 approve ▶ jump to 142:19
  66. 61 Request approval for the procurement of supplies and equipment required for residents housed in the County’s Jail facilities in a total amount not to exceed $2,239,975.02 with various vendors identified in Exhibit 1 attached to this package and incorporated hereto. Funding is provided in the inmate services unit in non-agency. Effective January 1, 2025 approval through December 31, 2025. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 12/18/24) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 24-0906 approve Pass ▶ jump to 109:40
  67. 62 Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Observance of the 96th Birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Abdur-Rahman) (APPROVED) 25-0033 approve Pass ▶ jump to 143:18
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  69. 64 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
  70. 65 AUDIT COMMITTEE (APPROVED) Pursuant to Resolution #15-0461, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on May 20, 2015, the appointment process for the Audit Committee consists of the following amendments to the Fulton County Code of Ordinances Section 2-231: The Initial Audit Committee shall be composed as follows: (1.) Five (5) voting members; (2.) The initial Committee members shall include two (2) members of the Board of Commissioners and three (3.) Citizens with expertise in the areas of accounting, auditing, internal control and local government operations; (3.) The citizen members will be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners. may not hold any elected office, may not be employed by the county, nor have any direct or indirect business relationship with the County; (4.) The citizen members will serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed at any time, with or without cause; (5.) The citizen members shall be paid a stipend of $250.00 for each meeting attended but in no event shall the total stipend for a year exceed $1,000.00; and Commissioners who serve as committee members will receive no compensation; and (6.) Members of the Committee shall select a Chairperson from among its members annually. Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Chairman Robb Pitts (BOC - Commissioner) Vice-Chairman Ellis nominated Chairman Robb Pitts for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0034 approve Pass ▶ jump to 143:43
  71. 65 Request approval of an Ordinance to repeal and replace Part I, Subpart B, Chapter 101 (General Provisions and County Governing Authority), Article II (County Governing Authority), Division 2 (Rules of Order and Procedure), Section 101-68 (Decorum) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 12/18/24) (APPROVED) 24-0908 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 141:21
  72. 66 AUDIT COMMITTEE (APPROVED) Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Jay Small (BOC - Citizen 1) Vice-Chairman Ellis has Jay Small for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0035 approve Pass ▶ jump to 144:13
  73. 67 AUDIT COMMITTEE (APPROVED) Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Robert Koncerak (BOC - Citizen 3) Vice-Chairman Ellis nominated Robert Koncerak for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0036 approve Pass ▶ jump to 144:46
  74. 67 Request approval of a Resolution to declare a local emergency with respect to the conditions at the Fulton County Jail for the purpose of expediting resources to support remedial measures to address the DOJ investigative findings; and for other purposes. (Arrington) (HELD ON 12/18/24) 24-0910 approve Pass ▶ jump to 142:47
  75. 68 AUDIT COMMITTEE (APPROVED) Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Commissioner Bob Ellis (BOC - Commissioner) Chairman Pitts nominated Vice-Chairman Bob Ellis for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0037 approve Pass ▶ jump to 145:09
  76. 69 AUDIT COMMITTEE (APPROVED) Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Ambuj “AJ” Jain (BOC-Citizen 2) Chairman Pitts nominated Ambuj “AJ” Jain for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0038 approve Pass ▶ jump to 145:32
  77. 70 FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED) 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: 12/31/2024 Jennifer Pino (BOC-Chairperson) (Pitts) Chairman Pitts nominated Jennifer Pino for a Full Board reappointment as Chairperson to a term ending December 31, 2026. 25-0039 approve Pass ▶ jump to 145:57
  78. 71 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FULTON COUNTY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (APPROVED) Members of the Administrative Committee shall hold office for a term of four (4) years or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. Positions 2 & 3 shall be appointed by the BOC at its regular January meeting or as soon as practical. Such members shall hold office for a term of one year. Term = 4 Years Term = 1 Year (Positions 2 & 3) Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Vice Chair Khadijah Abdur-Rahman (Chair/Designee/BOC) Chairman Pitts nominated Commissioner Abdur-Rahman for a Full Board reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2028. 25-0040 approve Pass ▶ jump to 146:21
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  80. 72 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FULTON COUNTY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (APPROVED) Term = 4 Years Term = 1 Year (Positions 2 & 3) Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Vacant (BOC) Nominations for a Full Board appointment to a term ending December 31, 2025. 25-0041 approve Pass ▶ jump to 147:24
  81. 73 ATLANTA BELTLINE, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The following persons shall serve on the Board of Directors of the corporation: (a) the Mayor of the City of Atlanta (as a representative of ADA); (b) the Chair of the Community Development and Human Resources Committee of the Atlanta City Council (or its successor) (as a representative of ADA); (c) the President of ADA or a person with general business or legal experience (as a representative of ADA); (d) one (1) person with general business experience appointed by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of ADA (as a representative of ADA); (e) one (1) community representative to be selected in a manner to be determined by the City Council of the City (which appointee shall in all cases be ratified by the Board of Directors of ADA); (f) two (2) members appointed by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Beltline Partnership, Inc.; (g) one (1) representative appointed by the Atlanta Board of Education; and (h) one (1) representative appointed by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Each director shall take office as of the effective date of his or her appointment and shall continue in office until his or her successor has been duly appointed or elected and has qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal, or, in the case of any elected official or positional appointee, until such person no longer holds the elected office or position entitling such person to membership on the corporation's Board of Directors. Term = 4 years Term below expires: 7/12/2026 Vacant (Fulton County) Nominations for a Full Board appointment to an unexpired term ending July 12, 2026. 25-0042 approve Pass ▶ jump to 153:03
  82. 74 ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY (STADIUM AUTHORITY) This Authority consists of nine (9) members: three (3) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners and six (6) members appointed by the City of Atlanta. Vacancies in the membership of the authority, whether caused by the expiration of term of office, death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled by the governing body of Fulton County or the City of Atlanta, upon the nomination of the chief executive officer and confirmation by the governing body of said city. Any member of the authority may be elected to succeed himself. All members, duly appointed, shall hold office until his or her successor shall be appointed and duly qualified. Any member, appointed to fill an unexpired term, shall serve only for the term of the member he or she replaced. Term = All subsequent terms of office shall be for four (4) years. Any person appointed to membership on the Authority who is a public official of the City of Atlanta or Fulton County at the time of his appointment shall serve as a member of the Authority only so long as he or she remains a public official of the city or county government which originally appointed him/her. Term below expired: 11/1/2024 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. (BOC) Nominations for a Full Board appointment to a term ending December 31, 2028. 25-0043 approve Fail ▶ jump to 163:21
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  84. 75 OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) TRUST This Trust was established by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners by resolution Agreement January 16, 2008 (#07-0997). The Trust shall be held, managed and administered by the Trustee in trust in accordance with the provisions of the agreement. The Trust is intended to comply with and be a tax-exempt governmental trust under Section 115 of the IRS Code. Term = 1 year Term below expired: 12/31/2023 Vacant (BOC) Nominations for a Full Board appointment to a term ending December 31, 2025. 25-0044 approve Pass ▶ jump to 164:32
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  86. 77 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  87. 78 Open & Responsible Government
  88. 79 Presentation of 2025 State Legislative Session Update. (PRESENTED) 25-0045 ▶ jump to 165:04
  89. 80 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  90. 81 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: Chairman Pitts, 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. 25-0046 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 192:19
  91. 81 ATLANTA BELTLINE, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The following persons shall serve on the Board of Directors of the corporation: (a) the Mayor of the City of Atlanta (as a representative of ADA); (b) the Chair of the Community Development and Human Resources Committee of the Atlanta City Council (or its successor) (as a representative of ADA); (c) the President of ADA or a person with general business or legal experience (as a representative of ADA); (d) one (1) person with general business experience appointed by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of ADA (as a representative of ADA); (e) one (1) community representative to be selected in a manner to be determined by the City Council of the City (which appointee shall in all cases be ratified by the Board of Directors of ADA); (f) two (2) members appointed by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Beltline Partnership, Inc.; (g) one (1) representative appointed by the Atlanta Board of Education; and (h) one (1) representative appointed by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Each director shall take office as of the effective date of his or her appointment and shall continue in office until his or her successor has been duly appointed or elected and has qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal, or, in the case of any elected official or positional appointee, until such person no longer holds the elected office or position entitling such person to membership on the corporation's Board of Directors. Term = 4 years Term below expires: 7/12/2026 Vacant (Fulton County) Nominations for a Full Board appointment to an unexpired term ending July 12, 2026. 25-0042 approve ▶ jump to 153:03
  92. 82 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
  93. 83 ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY (STADIUM AUTHORITY) This Authority consists of nine (9) members: three (3) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners and six (6) members appointed by the City of Atlanta. Vacancies in the membership of the authority, whether caused by the expiration of term of office, death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled by the governing body of Fulton County or the City of Atlanta, upon the nomination of the chief executive officer and confirmation by the governing body of said city. Any member of the authority may be elected to succeed himself. All members, duly appointed, shall hold office until his or her successor shall be appointed and duly qualified. Any member, appointed to fill an unexpired term, shall serve only for the term of the member he or she replaced. Term = All subsequent terms of office shall be for four (4) years. Any person appointed to membership on the Authority who is a public official of the City of Atlanta or Fulton County at the time of his appointment shall serve as a member of the Authority only so long as he or she remains a public official of the city or county government which originally appointed him/her. Term below expired: 11/1/2024 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. (BOC) Nominations for a Full Board appointment to a term ending December 31, 2028. 25-0043 approve Pass ▶ jump to 163:51
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  95. 91 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: Chairman Pitts, 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. 25-0046 approve Pass ▶ jump to 258:46
  96. 92 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: Chairman Pitts, 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. 25-0046 deny Pass ▶ jump to 259:19
  97. 93 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: Chairman Pitts, 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. 25-0046 approve Pass ▶ jump to 259:51