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August 7, 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: August 21, 2024

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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 9:30
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 9:51
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 9:52
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recite in unison ▶ jump to 10:33
  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) 24-0498 approve Pass ▶ jump to 10:58
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Fletcher Coombs, Jr. Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) July 18, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Olympic Pride Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) July 19, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Alice Roberts Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) July 20, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Bristyl Stafford Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) July 24, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “DeafBlind Awareness Day.” (Barrett) July 27, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 1, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Girves Holloway Remembrance Day.” (Pitts/Abdur-Rahman) August 2, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Anthony Hannah Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 2, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Judge Reginald W. Williams Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) August 2, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Reginald Jennings Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman) August 3, 2024 24-0499
  11. 11 Commissioners' District Board Appointments
  12. 12 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 Term below expires: 12/31/2024 Kalisa Wade (Ellis) Commissioner Ellis nominated Vivien Dumford to replace Kalisa Wade for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024. 24-0500
  13. 13 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: 12/31/2022 Vacant (Thorne) Commissioner Thorne nominated Glenn Couper for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. 24-0501
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  15. 15 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Nine (9) members serve on this authority. Seven (7) regular members (each Commissioner appoints one person to serve) and two (2) housing resident members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The enabling statute calls the Housing Authority Board members "Commissioners." Term = 5 Years for BOC Appointees 1 Year for Resident Members Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Ryan Glover for a District appointment to a term ending July 13, 2029. 24-0502
  16. 16 Development Authority of Fulton County TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act)
  17. 17 Execution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of Fulton County Revenue Bonds (Atlanta Teacher's Village Project) Series 2024, with an expected initial issue price/principal amount not to exceed $255,000,000.00 and maximum amount payable at maturity not to exceed $295,000,000.00 (the "Bonds"). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0503
  18. 18 Open & Responsible Government
  19. 19 Request approval to modify the classification section of the Classification and Compensation plan by adding the new titles of Chief Investigator, Medical Examiner (grade 23) and Community Relations Officer (grade 17). (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0504
  20. 20 Arts and Libraries
  21. 21 Request approval to enter into a partnership agreement between Helping Mamas and Fulton County to provide a diaper distribution program at locations throughout the Fulton County Library System. This agreement is effective upon approval and will remain in effect until modified or terminated by each party. This agreement has no fiscal impact. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0505
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  23. 23 Infrastructure and Economic Development
  24. 24 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, Georgia, and Piaskey Holdings, LLC for the purpose granting conditional approval to allow stormwater infrastructure to remain within a portion the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 10365 Waters Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 024-0506
  25. 25 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, Georgia, and AG EHC II (EMP) MULTI STATE 2, 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 3000 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0507
  26. 26 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, 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 3000 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0508
  27. 27 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, Georgia, and Brightwater Homes, 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 0 Ebenezer Road, Milton, Georgia 30075. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0509
  28. 28 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 3,966 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from Nat E. Lewis for the purpose of constructing the 190 Canton Street Project at 184 Canton Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0510
  29. 29 FIRST REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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  31. 30 Adoption of the First Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 24-0511 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 12:34
  32. 31 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, June 26, 2024 First Regular Meeting Minutes Post Agenda Minutes, July 10, 2024 First Regular Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2024 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, July 29, 2024 24-0512 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 13:02
  33. 32 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. Proclamation recognizing “Top 20 Best County for Economic Development Week.” (BOC) (PRESENTED) 24-0513 ▶ jump to 13:26
  34. 33 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  35. 34 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: Judge Jane Morrison (Item #24-0524); Maggie McCullon (Seniors Services); J. Wesley Day (Justice/Solicitor Office); L.A. Pink (Fulton County Event/Police Officers); Mike Russell (Fulton County Event/Police Officers); Duwon Robinson (Fulton County Tax Commissioner); Siegfried D. White (Homelessness) and I.J.P. Wallace (Property Taxes) 9 Zoom Speakers: Matt Rowenczak (Corruption); Ben Howard (Seniors Services); Kevin Muldowney (Item #24-0515); Derrick D. Blassingame (Fulton County System); Lou Ingwersen (Item #24-0515); Florence LeCraw (Item #24-0515); Marti Breen (Item #24-0515); Shualb Balogun (Item #24-0515) and Sheila Hamilton (Properties) 24-0514 ▶ jump to 20:36
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  37. 35 Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Millage Rate Public Hearing. (CONDUCTED) 7 Speakers: Maggie McCullon (Millage Rate); L.A. Pink (Millage Rate); Mike Russell (Millage Rate); Julian Bene (Millage Rate); James Martin (Millage Rate); Devin Barrington-Ward (Millage Rate) and Siegfried D. White (Millage Rate) 2 Zoom Speakers: Matt Rowenczak (Millage Rate) and Shualb Balogun (Millage Rate) 24-0515 ▶ jump to 54:33
  38. 36 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
  39. 37 Open & Responsible Government
  40. 38 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve ▶ jump to 75:02
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  43. 40 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management request Board of Commissioners review and approval of action plan presented to address immediate facility needs at the Fulton County Jail. (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 24-0517 approve ▶ jump to 152:57
  44. 41 Request approval to rescind a contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138788C-JNJ, Electronic Equipment Recycling Services with Vantage Point ITAD, Inc. (Oklahoma City, OK), to provide electronic equipment recycling services for the County. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 24-0518 approve Pass ▶ jump to 193:15
  45. 42 Request approval of recommended proposals - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23RFP138801C-JNJ, Standby Emergency Repair and Restoration Services in the total amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 with (A) Complete Contracting Partners, LLC (Powder Springs, GA), in the amount of $1,500,000.00; and (B) Full Circle Restoration & Construction Services, Inc. (Duluth, GA), in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to provide standby emergency repair and restoration services for County facilities on an “as needed” basis. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0519 approve Pass ▶ jump to 193:39
  46. 42 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve Fail ▶ jump to 80:10
  47. 43 Request approval to modify an amendment to Policy 320-16, Outside Employment Policy. (APPROVED) 24-0520 ▶ jump to 193:59
  48. 43 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 call the question Fail ▶ jump to 106:08
  49. 44 Request approval for Fulton County Information Technology to utilize cooperative purchasing, City of Atlanta Contract, SP-S/DAIM/2210-1230127, On-Call IT Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 with uWork.com, Inc. d/b/a Covendis Technologies, Inc., (Atlanta, GA).  Effective August 12, 2024 through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0521 approve Pass ▶ jump to 194:10
  50. 44 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve Fail ▶ jump to 108:24
  51. 45 Health and Human Services
  52. 45 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve Fail ▶ jump to 132:24
  53. 46 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County, GA and the City of Johns Creek, GA for water main relocations associated with the road improvements to Abbotts Bridge Road-Persons Road to Promise Parkway (PI-0012788) in the City of Johns Creek, GA, in an estimated amount of $3,781,595.00. (APPROVED) 24-0522 approve Pass ▶ jump to 194:21
  54. 46 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve Fail ▶ jump to 136:24
  55. 47 Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Public Works, FAA Contract DTFAWA-15-C000018, Air Traffic Control Services - Night Coverage at Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field, in an amount not to exceed $147,132.00 with Robinson Aviation, Inc. (RVA) (Oklahoma, OK), to provide air traffic control night coverage services at Fulton County Executive Airport - Charlie Brown Field for an additional six-month period effective July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0523 approve Pass ▶ jump to 194:49
  56. 47 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve Pass ▶ jump to 145:02
  57. 48 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  58. 48 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve ▶ jump to 145:02
  59. 49 Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to repeal Resolution 17-0820 establishing the annual Joan P. Garner Walk And Health Fair; and for other purposes. (Thorne) (APPROVED) 24-0524 approve Pass ▶ jump to 203:27
  60. 49 Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2024 Millage Rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, and the Fulton Industrial District Fund, as well as the 2024 Fulton County Board of Education millage rate. (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 8/7/24) (APPROVED) 24-0516 approve Pass ▶ jump to 263:51
  61. 50 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  63. 51 Discussion: Fulton County Development Authority - Project Selection & Community Benefit Guidelines, Foreign Direct Investment Policy, Data Center Policy, and Republic of Korea Relationship. (Barrett) (HELD ON 7/10/24) (DISCUSSED) 24-0490 ▶ jump to 208:16
  64. 52 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  65. 52 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management request Board of Commissioners review and approval of action plan presented to address immediate facility needs at the Fulton County Jail. (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 24-0517 approve Pass ▶ jump to 183:15
  66. 53 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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 195:07
  67. 54 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:16 p.m.
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  69. 67 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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 198:00
  70. 68 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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 198:26
  71. 69 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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 198:51
  72. 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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 199:17
  73. 71 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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 199:39
  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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 200:02
  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; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. Commissioner Arrington was absent. 24-0525 approve Pass ▶ jump to 200:24