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September 18, 2024 ·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: October 2, 2024

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Agenda — 81 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 16:17
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Donald Bolton, County Chaplain ▶ jump to 21:59
  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) 24-0580 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 23:05
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “The American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection Month.” (Pitts) Month of September Proclamation recognizing “Grace Fricks Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) September 19, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Rich Homie Quan Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) September 19, 2024 24-0581
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  12. 12 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  13. 13 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 for 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: 12/31/2022 Vacant (District 3) Commissioner Barrett Gary Snyder for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024. 24-0582
  14. 14 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) At the Special Call Meeting, May 30, 1973, the Board of Commissioners appointed seven (7) members to serve on this Authority. In 1992, two more members were added to this board bringing the total to nine (9) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County. Historically, each Commissioner has appointed one person to serve on this board. In addition, two persons are appointed and confirmed by the full Board of Commissioners. Term = 4 years staggered Term below expires: 5/31/2025 Brandon Beach (Resigned) (District 2) Commissioner Ellis nominated David Belle Isle to replace Brandon Beach for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending May 31, 2025. 24-0583
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  16. 16 Open & Responsible Government
  17. 17 Request approval to accept a name change and authorizing the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance to reflect the name change of Full Circle Restoration and Construction Services, LLC to Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. d/b/a Full Circle Restoration. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0584
  18. 18 No action is requested. This reporting is being provided to meet the quarterly reporting requirement for monetary transfers amount budget funds per Board Resolution #09-1262. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0585
  19. 19 Ratification of August 2024 Grants Activity Report. 24-0586
  20. 20 SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  21. 21 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 24-0587 approve Pass ▶ jump to 23:26
  22. 21 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 24-0587 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 28:05
  23. 22 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, August 21, 2024 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, September 4, 2024 24-0588 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 28:36
  24. 23 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.” (Barrett/Abdur-Rahman) Proclamation recognizing “Pianos for Peace Appreciation Day.” (BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Purple Heart Foundation Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Hall) 24-0589 ▶ jump to 28:55
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  26. 24 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recite in unison
  27. 25 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  28. 26 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: J. Wesley Day (Justice/Solicitor Office); Prophet Curtis Martin Hairston (Homelessness/Fulton County Jail); Rev. Siegfried D. White (Fulton County Jail); Lenny Black (Justice); L.A. Pink (Fulton County Jail); Sheila Hamilton (Property Fraud); Robby Caban (Lifeline/Fulton County Animal Services) and Charles Rambo (Fulton County Jail) 2 Zoom Speakers: Matt Rowenczak (Item #24-0618) and Ben Howard (Seniors Services) 24-0590 ▶ jump to 45:44
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  30. 27 PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
  31. 28 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
  32. 29 MARTA Quarterly Update (PRESENTED) 24-0591 ▶ jump to 93:54
  33. 30 Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority
  34. 31 Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority Quarterly Update (PRESENTED) 24-0592 ▶ jump to 115:00
  35. 32 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  36. 33 Open & Responsible Government
  37. 34 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED) 24-0593 ▶ jump to 134:33
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  39. 35 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Finance Department, 24RFP050124C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefits Plans with (A) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Atlanta, GA) to administer the self-insured Point of Service (POS), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), HMO Medicare, Medicare Indemnity and PPO Plus (Closed) Plans and Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) including pharmacy for all self-insured plans; (B) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) to administer the Health Savings Account (HSA); and, (C) Kaiser Permanente (Atlanta, GA) to administer the fully insured HMO Plan to provide Medical and Pharmacy coverage for eligible active employees, retirees (Under 65 and Over 65 (Kaiser Senior Advantage), beneficiaries and covered dependents. Effective date: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 with four renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0594 approve Pass
  40. 36 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Finance Department, 21RFP071321C-MH, Voluntary Worksite Benefits with (A) Continental American Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated to provide Accident Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance; Hospital Indemnity Insurance; Whole Life with Long Term Care Rider for both high and low tiers of coverage and Flexible Spending Accounts (Ameriflex Administrator): Commuter/Transit, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose & Traditional Health; (B) Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. dba LegalShield to provide Identity Theft Protection for both high and low tiers of coverage and (C) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to provide Short-term Disability Insurance & Legal Plans for both high and low tiers of coverage. Voluntary Benefit Plan Premiums/Contributions 100% employee paid. This action exercises the third of four renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 24-0595 approve Pass
  41. 37 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Finance Department, 19-RFP060519C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan - Dental with Aetna Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA) to administer: [1] Dental PPO (DPPO) Plan on a self-funded basis and [2] Dental HMO (DHMO) Plan on an insured basis, to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents for an additional 12-month period. Effective date: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 24-0596 approve Pass
  42. 38 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Finance Department, 19-RFP060519C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan with Aetna Insurance Company Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to administer: (1) Basic Medicare Advantage Plan and (2) Enhanced Medicare Advantage Plan (Buy-Up Option) to provide medical and pharmacy benefits as a fully insured option to Medicare eligible retirees/beneficiaries and dependents for an additional 12-month period. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 24-0597 approve Pass
  43. 38 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED) 24-0593 ▶ jump to 309:29
  44. 39 Request approval of 2025 premium rates for the Medical and Pharmacy, Dental and Vision Plans effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 24-0598 approve Pass ▶ jump to 301:11
  45. 40 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Finance Department, 24RFP050124C-MH (Vision), Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), to administer vision benefits on a self-insured basis to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents. Effective, January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with four renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0599 approve Pass
  46. 41 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23RFP120423K-JAJ, Design/Build Services for Developmental Disability Programming & Services in an amount not to exceed $3,655,925.00 with Hogan Construction Group, LLC/The Collaborative Firm, LLC JV (Norcross, GA), to provide design/build services for the construction and renovation at the South Training Center located at 475 Fairburn Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, for the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD). Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and shall substantially complete the work within 270 calendar days and achieve final completion within 300 calendar days. (APPROVED) 24-0600 approve Pass ▶ jump to 302:58
  47. 42 Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC #99999-001-SPD000155-0003, Truck Chassis and Truck Bodies for Fulton County Animal Services in the total amount not to exceed $162,696.64 with Hardy Chevrolet, Inc. (Dallas, GA), to purchase and deliver one (1) each (A) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, 2WD Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck and (B) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, 4WD Double Cab Pick-Up Truck, for Fulton County Animal Control. This is a one-time procurement. (APPROVED) 24-0601 approve Pass ▶ jump to 303:28
  48. 43 Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract #030421-SIE, Facility Security, Fire, and Building Automation Systems, in an amount not to exceed $733,946.65 with Siemens Industry, Inc. (Norcross, GA), for Phase I, to upgrade the existing Siemens MXL fire alarm system that has exceeded its useful life and the installation of the Desigo Fire Safety Modular System at the Fulton County Jail Complex. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed for 6 months. (APPROVED) 24-0602 approve Pass ▶ jump to 304:07
  49. 44 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134949C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with ArborServ, Inc. (Lithonia, GA), to cover the costs for additional tree removal services at five (5) Fulton County sites. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 24-0603 approve Pass ▶ jump to 304:37
  50. 45 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB135136C-MH, Testing and Repair of Backflow Devices in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 with B & W Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (Lawrenceville, GA), to provide on-site testing and repair of approximately 183 backflow preventive (BFP) devices for required maintenance on an “as-needed” basis for the County facilities. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 24-0604 approve Pass ▶ jump to 305:02
  51. 46 Health and Human Services
  52. 47 Request approval of a Resolution creating the Fulton County Opioid Abatement Regional Advisory Council (“Opioid Advisory Council”); defining membership of the Opioid Advisory Council; and for other purposes. (APPROVED) 24-0605 approve Pass ▶ jump to 305:29
  53. 48 Request approval to amend an existing contract, Senior Services, 21RFP000016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA) to modify the contract scope to include programmatic trip and cost share changes for transportation/ride sharing services for eligible Fulton County residents aged 60 and above at no additional cost. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 24-0606 approve Pass ▶ jump to 306:04
  54. 49 Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 22ITB076A-JWT, Water Meter Testing and Repairs, in an amount not to exceed $354,260.00 with Reed and Shows Meter Solutions (Carrollton, GA), to provide water meter testing and repairs. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED) 24-0607 approve Pass ▶ jump to 306:37
  55. 50 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Johns Creek, Georgia for water main relocations associated with the trail improvement projects along Rogers Bridge Road and Bell Road in an estimated amount of $175,000.00. (APPROVED) 24-0608 approve Pass ▶ jump to 307:03
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  57. 51 Justice and Safety
  58. 52 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Police Department, 23ITB139979B-RT, Automobile Repair Services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with Moon’s Service Center (Mableton, GA) to provide automobile repair services. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 24-0609 approve Pass ▶ jump to 307:41
  59. 53 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  60. 54 Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the creation of a Fulton County Juvenile Court Youth Services and Programs Fund to benefit court-involved youth in Fulton County. (Barrett) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER BARRETT 24-0610
  61. 55 Request approval of an Ordinance amending Part 1, Subpart B, Chapter 101- General Provisions and County Governing Authority Article I, Sec. 101-68 - Decorum, of the Code of Laws of Fulton County, Georgia Relating to Rules of Decorum Governing Meetings of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (HELD ON 9/18/24, 10/2/24, 10/16/24, 11/6/24, AND 11/20/24) (HELD) 24-0611 ▶ jump to 307:58
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  63. 57 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
  64. 58 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (NORTHSIDE) (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 FOR SPREADING UPON THE MINUTES: The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside), at its meeting on April 24, 2024, reappointed the following appointees for terms ending April 1, 2028, in accordance with a slate of names submitted by the Board of Commissioners at its April 17, 2024 Second Regular Meeting: Anthony J. Salvatore (Position #1) Kenneth Kupke, MD (Position #2) Thomas Hills (BOC 3) 24-0612 approve Pass ▶ jump to 308:38
  65. 59 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  66. 60 Discussion: Open Records Requests (Thorne) (HELD ON 9/18/24) 24-0613 ▶ jump to 315:58
  67. 61 Discussion: Sheriff’s Office Outstanding Invoices (Pitts) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 9/4/24 AND 10/2/24) A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to approve allocating $2,255,042.94 to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 10/2/24 Reference item #24-0579: A motion was made by Commissioner Arrington and seconded by Commissioner Hall, to allocate the $2.137 million to the Sheriff's Office. Motion to Approve Failed on 9/4/24 24-0614 ▶ jump to 316:30
  68. 62 Discussion: Inmate Phone Contract & Jail Commissary Contract (Pitts) (HELD ON 9/18/24, 10/2/24, 10/16/24, 11/6/24 AND 11/20/24) (DISCUSSED) 24-0615
  69. 63 Discussion: September 5th Reparations Taskforce Meeting (Pitts) (DISCUSSED) 24-0616 ▶ jump to 325:06
  70. 64 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  71. 65 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0617 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 258:52
  72. 66 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
  73. 70 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0617 approve Pass ▶ jump to 261:33
  74. 72 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0617 approve Pass ▶ jump to 261:59
  75. 73 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 Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0617 approve Pass ▶ jump to 262:31
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  77. 75 ADDED TO THE MEETING
  78. 76 Items Added to the Agenda
  79. 77 Request approval to amend the County's Statewide Contract Agreement executed with Dover Staffing, Inc. on July 10, 2024 to provide temporary staffing services for the General Election and General Run-Off Election at no additional cost to add two Advance Voting locations at Flipper Temple AME Church and the Fulton County Government Center; to add twenty (20) temporary staffing positions to properly staff the additional Advance Voting locations; and the reallocation of funding. Effective upon BOC approval. 24-0618 approve Pass ▶ jump to 23:54
  80. 78 Request approval to amend the County's Statewide Contract Agreement executed with Dover Staffing, Inc. on July 10, 2024 to provide temporary staffing services for the General Election and General Run-Off Election at no additional cost to add two Advance Voting locations at Flipper Temple AME Church and the Fulton County Government Center; to add twenty (20) temporary staffing positions to properly staff the additional Advance Voting locations; and the reallocation of funding. Effective upon BOC approval. 24-0618 approve Pass ▶ jump to 23:54
  81. 79 Request approval to amend the County's Statewide Contract Agreement executed with Dover Staffing, Inc. on July 10, 2024 to provide temporary staffing services for the General Election and General Run-Off Election at no additional cost to add two Advance Voting locations at Flipper Temple AME Church and the Fulton County Government Center; to add twenty (20) temporary staffing positions to properly staff the additional Advance Voting locations; and the reallocation of funding. Effective upon BOC approval. 24-0618 approve Pass ▶ jump to 23:54