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June 26, 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: July 10, 2024

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Agenda — 90 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 27:45
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 27:48
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 28:03
  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) 24-0407 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 29:11
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Hattie Dorsey Remembrance Day.” (Abdur-Rahman/Pitts) June 8, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Edith Primm Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) June 13, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “NATAS Southeast Appreciation Day.” (Hall/Arrington) June 15, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Brown’s Mill Women’s Golf Association Appreciation Day.” (Pitts) June 20, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Linzy Scott, III Appreciation Day.” (Arrington) June 20, 2024 Proclamation recognizing “Wylma Long Blanding Remembrance Day.” (Arrington) June 24, 2024 24-0408
  11. 11 Open & Responsible Government
  12. 12 Request approval to close out a contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 20ITB126371C-CG Towing and Wrecker Services for County Fleet in the amount not to exceed $8,118.00 with S&W Services of Atlanta Inc. (Atlanta, GA), for final payment for services rendered in January 2024 through March 2024 for towing and wrecker services for Fulton County fleet vehicles. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0409
  13. 13 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between Fulton County, Georgia and the Better Future Project, Inc., d/b/a Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (“CREW”) for the purpose of supporting the Resilience Hub at the Metropolitan Library. Effective for 5 years. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0410
  14. 14 Ratification of May 2024 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0411
  15. 15 Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, Georgia, approving an amendment to the Fulton County Defined Contribution Plan to permit participation by Judges of the State Court of Fulton County in accordance with State Law and to update the Plan for certain required law changes in accordance with the Federal Law, Secure Act 2.0 and authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners or his/her designee to execute the amendment. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0412
  16. 16 Health and Human Services
  17. 17 Request approval of a statewide contract, Community Development, SWC 99999-SPD-0000136-008, Temporary Staffing Services in an amount not to exceed $122,730.60 with Corporate Temps 2000 (Norcross, GA) to continue temporary staffing services for the Department of Community Development. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0413
  18. 18 Request approval of a Service Account Agreement Letter - Department of Public Works, Drinking Water Laboratory, and Related Services Account Agreement Letter in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 from the State of Georgia / DNR - Environmental Protection Division (EPD) (Atlanta, GA), to provide drinking water laboratory and related services for the contract period effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0414
  19. 19 Request approval of a Resolution approving a form temporary right of entry agreement and related documents for the Department of Public Works to use to enter onto private property to determine the composition of water service lines; delegating to the Director of the Department of Public Works the authority to execute the temporary right of entry agreements and related documents on behalf of Fulton County; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the temporary right of entry agreement and related documents as to form prior to execution; requiring the Director of Public Works to spread such executed documents on the minutes of a Board of Commissioners Meeting; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0415
  20. 20 Request approval of an amendment to the existing Agreement for Cooperative Technical Assistance and Intergovernmental Cost Sharing among the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission, Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, DeKalb County and Gwinnett County to extend the time to negotiate and approve a renewed agreement. If approved, the existing Agreement would now expire on December 31, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0416
  21. 21 Infrastructure and Economic Development
  22. 22 Request approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 68 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from New Urban Development Johns Creek, GA, LLC, owner, for the purpose of constructing the Dutch Bros Coffee Shop Project at 9630 Medlock Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0417
  23. 23 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 51,704 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from Ayesha Afsar Faruqi, a/k/a Ayesha A. Faruqi, an individual, for the purpose of constructing the Charlotte Drive Development Project at 1010 Rida Street, Milton, Georgia 30004. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0418
  24. 24 Request approval of a Resolution approving two (2) easement agreements between Fulton County, Georgia (“Grantor”) and the Georgia Power Company (“Grantee”) to allow the Georgia Power Company to trim trees and install and maintain guy poles, guy wires, and anchors on County-owned property near the Sandy Springs Branch Library; to authorize the Chairman to execute the easement agreements and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the easement agreements and related documents as to form; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0419
  25. 25 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 33,583 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from AIO DB Boulder, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the ATL5 Data Center Project at 0 Bakers Ferry Road SW, South Fulton, Georgia 30336. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0420
  26. 26 Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 11,653.69 square feet to Fulton County, Georgia, from Venture Communities, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Palisade at Stonewall Tell Project at 0 Stonewall Tell Road, South Fulton, Georgia 30331. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0421
  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 for the installation of stormwater infrastructure within a portion of the County’s existing water line easement area at 0 Cox Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0422
  28. 28 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, Georgia 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 5560 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0423
  29. 29 Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, Georgia, and Moslem and Leila Eskandari for the purpose of granting conditional approval for the installation of stormwater infrastructure within a portion of the County’s existing water line easement at 2385 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0424
  30. 30 Justice and Safety
  31. 31 Request approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Fulton County Office of the Medical Examiner and The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science for Savannah State University. The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science for Savannah State University at this moment agrees to perform DNA kinship testing on an individual case-by-case basis as needed and requested by the Fulton County Medical Examiner Office on a case-by-case basis not to exceed $15,000.00. Effective upon approval through July 30, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0425
  32. 32 Request approval to renew an existing contract between Fulton County, on behalf of the Medical Examiner, and Morehouse School of Medicine to provide clinical education experiences for students enrolled in the School’s M.D. degree program. The County is not required to pay any compensation. Effective upon approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0426
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  34. 34 SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  35. 35 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 24-0427 adopt as amended Fail ▶ jump to 35:58
  36. 35 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 24-0427 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 37:10
  37. 36 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Second Regular Meeting Minutes, May 15, 2024 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, June 5, 2024 24-0428 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 37:45
  38. 37 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Art In The Paint Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Hall) 24-0429 ▶ jump to 38:20
  39. 38 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  40. 39 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) 20 Speakers: Solicitor General Keith Gammage (Item #24-0431); Judge Cassandra Kirk (Item #24-0431); Maurice Kenner (ORCA Employees); Jimmy Gough (Arts Funding); L.A. Pink (Elected Officials); Chief Judge Wes Tailor (Item #24-0431); Mike Russell (Item #24-0431/Elected Officials); Paul Hershey (Item #24-0446/24-0447); Angela Harris (Arts Funding); J. Wesley Day (Justice/Solicitor Office); Dave Schneider (Fulton County Jail); Kati-grace Kirby (Arts Funding); David Jones (Fulton County Jail); Judge Kenya Johnson (Item #24-0431); Janet Hill (Item #24-0446/Deed Fraud); Maria Gaudio (Registration and Elections); Erica Schneider (Fulton County Jail); Jennifer Swaine (CSP Funding/Messiah Farmer); Stephanie Owens (Arts Funding); Lisa Morchower (Arts Funding) and John Fischer (Mortgage Identify Theft) 9 Zoom Speakers: Amira Kennedy (Arts Funding); Amanda Jones (Arts Funding); Donna Watts-Nunn (Arts Funding); Julie Straw (Arts Funding); Laura Hennighausen (Arts Funding); Unknown Caller/Motorola (Arts Funding); Cathy Byrd (Arts Funding); Suzanne Gordon (Arts Funding) and Thomas Brazzle (Arts Funding) 24-0430 ▶ jump to 42:05
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  42. 41 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
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  44. 42 Open & Responsible Government
  45. 43 Request approval of a Resolution setting proposed 2024 Millage Rates for the General Fund at 8.87 mills in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32.1(A)(9); authorizing advertisement of the proposed General Fund millage rate of 8.87 mills along with the five-year millage rate history and advertisement of the dates for the required public hearings; authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to sign the Pending Appeals - For Properties Other Than Public Utilities for Tax Year 2024 to allow the Digest to be submitted to the State Department of Revenue; and Authorizing the County Attorney to petition the Superior Court of Fulton County for an order authorizing the immediate and temporary collection of 2024 taxes pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-310, if it becomes necessary. (APPROVED) 24-0431 approve Pass ▶ jump to 104:47
  46. 44 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED/APPROVED) 24-0432 approve Pass ▶ jump to 343:17
  47. 45 Request approval to amend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB132332C-GS(A), Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Countywide in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with Latham Home Sanitation Company, Inc. (Loganville, GA), to provide landfill solid waste disposal and single stream recycling services at the following County facilities; Central Warehouse, Animal Services Facility, and the Public Safety Training Center. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0433 approve Pass ▶ jump to 344:59
  48. 45 Request approval of a Resolution setting proposed 2024 Millage Rates for the General Fund at 8.87 mills in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32.1(A)(9); authorizing advertisement of the proposed General Fund millage rate of 8.87 mills along with the five-year millage rate history and advertisement of the dates for the required public hearings; authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to sign the Pending Appeals - For Properties Other Than Public Utilities for Tax Year 2024 to allow the Digest to be submitted to the State Department of Revenue; and Authorizing the County Attorney to petition the Superior Court of Fulton County for an order authorizing the immediate and temporary collection of 2024 taxes pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-310, if it becomes necessary. (APPROVED) 24-0431 approve Fail ▶ jump to 192:45
  49. 46 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 21RFP130049C-CG, Landfill Post Closure Services in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc. (Roswell, GA), to provide the required Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulatory inspections for the nine (9) identified County owned UST facilities and to provide additional landfill site maintenance/repairs to the detention pond located at Morgan Falls Landfill. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 24-0434 approve Pass ▶ jump to 345:33
  50. 46 Request approval of a Resolution setting proposed 2024 Millage Rates for the General Fund at 8.87 mills in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32.1(A)(9); authorizing advertisement of the proposed General Fund millage rate of 8.87 mills along with the five-year millage rate history and advertisement of the dates for the required public hearings; authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to sign the Pending Appeals - For Properties Other Than Public Utilities for Tax Year 2024 to allow the Digest to be submitted to the State Department of Revenue; and Authorizing the County Attorney to petition the Superior Court of Fulton County for an order authorizing the immediate and temporary collection of 2024 taxes pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-310, if it becomes necessary. (APPROVED) 24-0431 call the question Pass ▶ jump to 203:16
  51. 47 Request approval to extend existing contract - Fulton County Library System, 10RFP04122K-DJ, Program Management Services for the Library Capital Improvement Program (FCLS-CIP) in the amount of $260,783.56 with Heery/Russell - a joint venture (Atlanta, GA), comprised of CBRE Heery, Inc., and H.J. Russell and Company, Inc., to continue to provide without interruption Program Management Services for an additional four (4) month period in order to complete Phase II library renovation and expansion projects. Effective dates: July 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0435 approve Pass ▶ jump to 346:03
  52. 48 ​Request approval of a statewide contract - Fulton County Information Technology (FCIT), SWC98000-MNS1-0000001102 GTA, Telecommunication Services in the amount of $3,250,000.00 with AT&T Corporation, (Atlanta, GA) to provide telecommunication services and products Countywide. Effective dates: July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0436 approve Pass ▶ jump to 346:43
  53. 49 Request approval of a statewide contract-Information Technology, SWC98000-MNS1-0000001102 GTA, Telecommunication Services in the amount of $932,943.50 with AT&T Corporation, (Atlanta, GA) to provide telecommunication services and products Countywide. Effective date July 1, 2024, through December 31,2024. (APPROVED) 24-0437 approve Pass ▶ jump to 347:07
  54. 50 Request approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 102 (Administration), Article V (Purchases and Contracts), Division 1 (General Provisions), Section 102-351 (Definitions) and Division 3 (Source Selection and Contract Formation), Section 102-373 (Competitive Sealed Bidding) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to alter the public notice requirements for advertisements inviting responses to Fulton County solicitations to permit, but not require, such advertisements to be published in the County’s legal organ; and for other purposes. (APPROVED) 24-0438 approve Pass ▶ jump to 348:29
  55. 51 Health and Human Services
  56. 52 Request approval of statewide contract - Department of Senior Services, SWC99999-SPD0000136-003A Temporary Staffing Services in an amount not to exceed $134,288.98 with New World Employment dba Snelling (Tucker, GA), to provide staffing services to support the operation of the Department of Senior Services facilities. Effective July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0439 approve Pass ▶ jump to 351:15
  57. 53 Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2024 HUD Annual Action Plan to secure federal funds supporting projects and services needed by low- and moderate-income citizens. Funding is as follows: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $1,254,257.00 and HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $594,880.00. A Fulton County general fund match is not required for the CDBG Program. Fulton County uses its general fund to support the required 25% match for the HOME program. (APPROVED) 24-0440 approve Pass ▶ jump to 352:25
  58. 54 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Public Works, 24RFP140569K-DB, MS4 NPDES Permit Management Oversight and Administration in an amount not to exceed $64,422.00 with River to Tap, Inc. (R2T) (Roswell, GA), to provide management, oversight, and administration services for the MS4 NPDES required Storm Water Management Program within the unincorporated area of Fulton County on a time and materials basis. Effective upon execution of the contract through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0441 approve Pass ▶ jump to 352:54
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  60. 55 Request approval of a change order less than 10% - Public Works, 17RFP031617K-DJ Progressive Design/Build Services for Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Expansion Project Phase 2B in the amount of $3,782,603.00 with Archer Western-Brown and Caldwell Joint Venture (Atlanta, GA) to cover costs associated with tariffs for equipment/material purchases and overall improvements to the project site and existing administration building and to extend the contract for an additional 30 days to the contract days to allow for completion of these items. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) 24-0442 approve Pass ▶ jump to 353:25
  61. 56 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Public Works, 23ITB139005A-JWT, Standby Utility Pavement Patching & Paving Services in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with the K&E Group USA, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide standby utility pavement patching and paving services. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0443 approve Pass ▶ jump to 353:58
  62. 57 Justice and Safety
  63. 58 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Office of County Manager, Project ORCA Program Support with Ankobia Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 to provide program support services for the County Court Backlog Reduction Plan (Project ORCA) in an effort to address the significant backlog of court cases due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective dates: July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0444 approve Pass ▶ jump to 354:27
  64. 59 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  65. 60 Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioner urging Municipalities located within Fulton County, Georgia to enhance safety at convenience stores by adopting Ordinances and laws mandating the use of video surveillance systems at these establishments; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 5/15/24 AND 6/5/24) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY VICE CHAIR ABDUR-RAHMAN 24-0354
  66. 61 COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  67. 62 Health and Human Services
  68. 63 Presentation of the Senior Transportation Uber/Lyft Program Update and request approval of $4.00 cost share per one-way trip. (HELD ON 5/1/24) 24-0311 ▶ jump to 354:49
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  70. 64 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  71. 65 Discussion: Report from CFO and Purchasing Director on implementation of Cherry Bekaert procurement recommendations. (Pitts) (HELD ON 6/5/24 AND 6/26/24) (DISCUSSED) 24-0404 ▶ jump to 397:46
  72. 66 Discussion: Outstanding water bill from City of Atlanta. (Pitts) (HELD ON 6/26/24) (DISCUSSED) 24-0445 ▶ jump to 398:26
  73. 67 Discussion: Options to confirm or deny allegations of a culture of corruption in Fulton County Government. (Pitts) (HELD ON 6/26/24) (DISCUSSED) 24-0446 ▶ jump to 400:27
  74. 68 Discussion: County Auditor - Review of the Registration and Elections Absentee Voting Process (Thorne) (DISCUSSED) 24-0447 ▶ jump to 401:10
  75. 68 Presentation of the Senior Transportation Uber/Lyft Program Update and request approval of $4.00 cost share per one-way trip. (HELD ON 5/1/24) 24-0311 approve Pass ▶ jump to 369:21
  76. 69 Discussion: Update of activities of the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA). (Arrington) (HELD ON 6/26/24) 24-0448
  77. 69 Presentation of the Senior Transportation Uber/Lyft Program Update and request approval of $4.00 cost share per one-way trip. (HELD ON 5/1/24) 24-0311 approve as amended Fail ▶ jump to 371:42
  78. 70 EXECUTIVE SESSION
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  80. 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, SECURITY AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Sheriff Labat; Sheriff Chief of Staff Michael Shoates; Chief Counsel to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner; Sheriff Accounting Supervisor Damichelle Hightower; Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0449 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 204:42
  81. 72 ADDED TO THE MEETING
  82. 79 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, SECURITY AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Sheriff Labat; Sheriff Chief of Staff Michael Shoates; Chief Counsel to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner; Sheriff Accounting Supervisor Damichelle Hightower; Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0449 approve Pass ▶ jump to 214:02
  83. 80 Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). (APPROVED) PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, SECURITY AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Sheriff Labat; Sheriff Chief of Staff Michael Shoates; Chief Counsel to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner; Sheriff Accounting Supervisor Damichelle Hightower; Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0449 approve Pass ▶ jump to 214:29
  84. 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, SECURITY AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman, Commissioners: Thorne, Ellis, Barrett, Hall, Arrington, and; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Y. Soo Jo; Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore; Sheriff Labat; Sheriff Chief of Staff Michael Shoates; Chief Counsel to the Sheriff Amelia Joiner; Sheriff Accounting Supervisor Damichelle Hightower; Chief Operating Officer Pamela Roshell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. 24-0449 approve Pass ▶ jump to 214:53
  85. 83 Items Added to the Agenda
  86. 84 Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, 22RFP0388A-CJC (D), Fulton County Behavioral Health Network with Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady) in an amount not to exceed $9,481,532.00 to expand services to provide full-service operation and management of the new Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). This action exercises the second of eight renewal options. Seven renewal options remain. Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. 24-0450 approve Pass ▶ jump to 30:38
  87. 85 Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, 22RFP0388A-CJC (D), Fulton County Behavioral Health Network with Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady) in an amount not to exceed $9,481,532.00 to expand services to provide full-service operation and management of the new Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). This action exercises the second of eight renewal options. Seven renewal options remain. Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. 24-0450 approve Pass ▶ jump to 30:38
  88. 86 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), 21RFP000026A-CJC, Advancing Health Literacy Grant, in the amount of $28,848.00, with The Black Cross, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to implement health communication strategies in underserved communities and to form, lead and facilitate a community coalition board (CCB) and develop an online Hub as a part of the US Department of Health & Human Services (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health), Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19 grant. 100% grant funded. Effective upon BOC approval through September 30, 2024. 24-0451 approve Pass ▶ jump to 32:04
  89. 87 Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), 21RFP000026A-CJC, Advancing Health Literacy Grant, in the amount of $28,848.00, with The Black Cross, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to implement health communication strategies in underserved communities and to form, lead and facilitate a community coalition board (CCB) and develop an online Hub as a part of the US Department of Health & Human Services (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health), Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19 grant. 100% grant funded. Effective upon BOC approval through September 30, 2024. 24-0451 approve Pass ▶ jump to 32:04
  90. 88 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.