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April 17, 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: May 1, 2024

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Agenda — 78 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert L. Pitts ▶ jump to 17:09
  2. 2 ROLL CALL: Tonya R. Grier, Clerk to the Commission ▶ jump to 17:21
  3. 3 INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain ▶ jump to 17:38
  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) 24-0255 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 18:34
  10. 10 Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes. (NONE) 24-0256
  11. 11 Open & Responsible Government
  12. 12 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement, Registration & Elections, to conduct Special Elections in conjunction with the General Election / Non-Partisan Election on May 21, 2024, and General Election Runoff on June 18, 2024, for the City of Atlanta and City of College Park. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0257
  13. 13 Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding, Registration & Elections to conduct the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors Election in conjunction with the General Election on November 5, 2024, and Runoff Election on December 3, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0258
  14. 14 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement, Registration & Elections to conduct Special Elections in conjunction with the General Election on November 5, 2024, and the General Election Runoff on December 3, 2024, for City of Atlanta and City of East Point. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0259
  15. 15 Request approval of Right of Entry and Access Agreement, Registration & Elections with City of Sandy Springs to utilize existing facility located at 6110 Blue Stone Road, Fulton County, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 during 2024 Elections: General Election / Non-Partisan Election on May 21, 2024, General Election Runoff on June 18, 2024, November 5, 2024, and the General Election Runoff on December 3, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0260
  16. 16 Ratification of March 2024 Grants Activity Report. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) 24-0261
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  18. 18 SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
  19. 19 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 24-0262 ▶ jump to 19:08
  20. 19 Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) 24-0262 adopt as amended Pass ▶ jump to 21:46
  21. 20 Ratification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Recess Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, April 10, 2024 24-0263 ratify Pass ▶ jump to 23:32
  22. 21 Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates. (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Autism Awareness Month.” (Abdur-Rahman/Ellis) 24-0264 ▶ jump to 23:47
  23. 22 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  24. 23 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: Greg Fann (Public Speaking); L.A. Pink (Fulton County Jail); Vakelvion Holmes (Item #24-0264/Crime); Mike Russell (Fulton County Sheriff Office); Paul Hershey (Decorum); Maria Gaudio (Board of Registration and Elections); Janet Hill (Deed Fraud) and Robby Caban (Lifeline/Fulton County Animal Services) 3 Zoom Speakers: Ben Howard (Senior Services/Housing); Caressa Kao (Crime) and Derrick D. Blassingame (Fulton County System) 24-0265 ▶ jump to 30:44
  25. 24 PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
  26. 25 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
  27. 26 MARTA Quarterly Update (PRESENTED) 24-0266 ▶ jump to 56:54
  28. 27 Invest Atlanta
  29. 28 Invest Atlanta Briefing (PRESENTED) ▶ jump to 75:56
  30. 29 COUNTY MANAGER'S ITEMS
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  32. 30 Open & Responsible Government
  33. 31 Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report. (PRESENTED) 24-0268 ▶ jump to 88:35
  34. 32 Presentation, review, and approval of April 17, 2024, Budget Soundings and Resolution. (PRESENTED/APPROVED) 24-0269 approve Pass ▶ jump to 119:36
  35. 33 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138805C-GS, Carpet, Carpet Installation and Repair Services Countywide in the total amount of $345,000.00, with (A) G.S.A.T. Restoration, Inc. dba Paul Davis of North Atlanta (Norcross, GA) in the amount of $145,000.00; (B) HPI Floor, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $125,000.00; and (C) Brad Construction Company II, LLC (Fayetteville, GA) in the amount of $75,000.00, to provide carpet, carpet tile installation and repair services for Countywide facilities. Effective upon execution of contracts through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0270 approve Pass ▶ jump to 120:24
  36. 34 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB122123K-DB, Demolition Services for the Super Inn Hotel and the Executive Inn Hotel in an amount not to exceed $1,071,000.00 with Complete Demolition Services, LLC (Carrollton, GA) to provide demolition services for the Super Inn Hotel and the Executive Inn Hotel. Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed for a period of 160 calendar days. (APPROVED) 24-0271 approve Pass ▶ jump to 120:53
  37. 35 Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid #23ITB138801C-GS, Janitorial Services for Selected Fulton County Facilities (Groups C, D & G) in an amount not to exceed $981,071.00 with (A) American Facility Services, Inc. (Alpharetta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $679,630.00 for Group C (Central Libraries) and Group D (North Fulton Libraries); and (B) Good Success Company, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $301,441.00 for Group G (North and Central Senior Centers), to provide janitorial services for selected Fulton County facilities for Fulton County for the remaining eight (8) months of FY2024. Effective dates: May 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0272 approve Pass ▶ jump to 121:23
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  40. 37 Health and Human Services
  41. 38 Request approval of a contract between Fulton County and Destination Tomorrow, Inc. in the amount of $100,000.00 to support the Wellness Journey Program, a comprehensive HIV testing program aimed at increasing awareness, reducing stigma, improving access to testing services within the community and addressing all the barriers which impede a healthy productive lifestyle for individuals; and to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment. The term of this Contract shall be upon approval through December 31, 2024. (HELD ON 4/10/24) (APPROVED) 24-0245 approve Pass ▶ jump to 122:17
  42. 39 Request approval of a contract between Fulton County and Inner-City Muslim Action Network Corp (IMAN Atlanta) in the amount of $75,000.00 to complete Phase I renovations of the Wellness Center & Food Pantry located at 2179 MLK Dr. SW, Atlanta GA 30310; and to authorize the Chairman to disburse funds and execute and administer contracts, and other related documents consistent with any necessary agreement in support of this funding allotment. The term of this Contract shall be upon approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0273 approve Pass ▶ jump to 127:57
  43. 40 Justice and Safety
  44. 41 Request approval to extend an existing contract with A & A All County Monitoring Services, Inc. (Lawrenceville, GA), in an amount not to exceed $305,000.00, for an additional 30 day period in order to complete the transition to the new service provider for 23RFP1208B-RT, Electronic Pretrial Monitoring Services. Effective May 1, 2024 through May 30, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0274 call the question ▶ jump to 128:14
  45. 42 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Superior Court Administration, 23RFP1208B-RT, Electronic Pretrial Monitoring Services in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 with A 2nd Chance Monitoring (Marietta, GA), to provide electronic pretrial monitoring services for the County’s Electronic Monitoring Program by coordinating and providing electronic monitoring services for those participants the County has determined to be eligible for pretrial electronic monitoring awaiting trial by and under the jurisdiction of the County. Effective May 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0275 approve Pass ▶ jump to 129:43
  46. 43 COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMS
  47. 43 Request approval to extend an existing contract with A & A All County Monitoring Services, Inc. (Lawrenceville, GA), in an amount not to exceed $305,000.00, for an additional 30 day period in order to complete the transition to the new service provider for 23RFP1208B-RT, Electronic Pretrial Monitoring Services. Effective May 1, 2024 through May 30, 2024. (APPROVED) 24-0274 approve Pass ▶ jump to 181:08
  48. 44 Request approval of a Resolution establishing policies limiting the use of Fulton County staff for certain events by members of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. (Thorne) (HELD ON 4/10/24) (APPROVED AS AMENDED) 24-0247 approve Pass ▶ jump to 191:58
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  50. 45 Request approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2 of the Code of Laws of Fulton County to clarify the definition of "officer or employee" in the Code of Ethics. (Ellis) (APPROVED) 24-0276 approve Pass ▶ jump to 223:50
  51. 46 Request approval of Fulton County Anti-Nepotism Policy. (Ellis) (APPROVED) 24-0277 approve Pass ▶ jump to 231:29
  52. 46 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Superior Court Administration, 23RFP1208B-RT, Electronic Pretrial Monitoring Services in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 with A 2nd Chance Monitoring (Marietta, GA), to provide electronic pretrial monitoring services for the County’s Electronic Monitoring Program by coordinating and providing electronic monitoring services for those participants the County has determined to be eligible for pretrial electronic monitoring awaiting trial by and under the jurisdiction of the County. Effective May 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0275 hold Fail ▶ jump to 178:48
  53. 47 Commissioners' Full Board Appointments
  54. 47 Request approval of a recommended proposal - Superior Court Administration, 23RFP1208B-RT, Electronic Pretrial Monitoring Services in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 with A 2nd Chance Monitoring (Marietta, GA), to provide electronic pretrial monitoring services for the County’s Electronic Monitoring Program by coordinating and providing electronic monitoring services for those participants the County has determined to be eligible for pretrial electronic monitoring awaiting trial by and under the jurisdiction of the County. Effective May 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 with two renewal options. (APPROVED) 24-0275 approve Pass ▶ jump to 179:31
  55. 48 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, staggered Terms below expired: 4/1/2024 Anthony Salvatore (BOC 1) Kenneth Kupke (BOC 2) Thomas Hills (BOC 3) The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside) submitted the following slate of names for the Board of Commissioners’ consideration to terms ending April 1, 2028. (Ellis) Position #1 - Anthony Salvatore, Douglas Olson, M.D. Adam Marchak, M.D. Position #2 - Kenneth Kupke, M.D., Brian Sydow, M.D., Carolyn Weaver, M.D. Position #3 - Thomas Hills, Marc Sonenshine, M.D., Jennifer Amerson, M.D. 24-0278 approve Pass ▶ jump to 255:08
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  57. 50 BOARD OF ETHICS (APPROVED) Each member selected after the initial terms of office have expired shall serve a term of three (3) years or until the termination of his or her membership in the organization from which he or she was selected. The chair shall serve as chair for the remainder of the calendar year and until a successor is chosen. (See Fulton County Code of Laws, Section 2-80). Term = 3 years Term below expired: 2/12/2019 Vacant (Atlanta Business League/BOC) The Atlanta Business League recommended Judy Walker for a Full Board appointment to a term ending February 12, 2025. 24-0279 approve Pass ▶ jump to 255:54
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  59. 51 Request approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2 of the Code of Laws of Fulton County to clarify the definition of "officer or employee" in the Code of Ethics. (Ellis) (APPROVED) 24-0276 call the question Fail ▶ jump to 229:39
  60. 52 BOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (APPROVED) The board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County, which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2025 Patrise Perkins-Hooker (Chair) Chairman Pitts nominated Cathy Woolard to serve as Interim Chair replacing Patrise Perkins-Hooker for a Full Board appointment to an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. 24-0280 approve Pass ▶ jump to 257:23
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  62. 53 Request approval of Fulton County Anti-Nepotism Policy. (Ellis) (APPROVED) 24-0277 hold Fail ▶ jump to 241:22
  63. 54 BOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS (WITHDRAWN) The board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Fulton County, who shall be appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this section received the second largest number of such votes; and, (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Fulton County which member shall be designated permanent chairperson of the board. Term = 2 Years Term below expires: 6/30/2025 Patrice Perkins-Hooker (Chair) Commissioner Barrett has nominated Cathy Woolard to serve as Interim Chair replacing Patrice Perkins-Hooker for a Full Board appointment to an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. ITEM WITHDRAWN AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER BARRETT 24-0281
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  65. 55 COMMISSIONERS' PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  66. 56 Discussion: Time-keeping and use of temporary/part-time positions. (Ellis) (HELD ON 4/10/24) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ELLIS 24-0215
  67. 57 Discussion: Election (Thorne) (HELD ON 4/10/24 AND 4/17/24) 24-0251
  68. 58 Discussion: County Vehicles (Ellis) (DISCUSSED) 24-0282 ▶ jump to 264:49
  69. 59 Discussion: Follow-up to Cherry Bekaert Procurement Review (Pitts) (DISCUSSED) 24-0283 ▶ jump to 272:12
  70. 60 Discussion: Decorum (Barrett) (DISCUSSED) 24-0284 ▶ jump to 305:34
  71. 61 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  72. 62 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. 24-0285 enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 222:09
  73. 63 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m
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  75. 72 ADDED TO THE MEETING
  76. 73 Items Added to the Agenda
  77. 74 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the provision of Animal Control Services between Fulton County, Georgia and the City of Atlanta. (Pitts) 24-0286 approve Pass ▶ jump to 19:39
  78. 75 Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the provision of Animal Control Services between Fulton County, Georgia and the City of Atlanta. (Pitts) 24-0286 approve Pass ▶ jump to 19:39