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Meeting Name: Committee of the Whole Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/5/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 178 Sam's Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)
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2026-0795 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 3 & 6 Resolution, Order, and Declaration of Taking- Required Temporary Easement for “Constitution Road Freight Corridor Improvement”. Cost to County: $2,205.00 Address: 3316 Fayetteville Road (15 080 02 058) Warren E. Pope, Jr. et al.   Not available Not available
2026-0860 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All To Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget and Appropriate Capital Funding for Various Items.   Not available Not available
2026-0862 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts An Amendment to Agenda Item #2026-0396 Changing the “DeKalb County Day Center” Venue from Peace Baptist Church to New Life Community Alliance, Inc -3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, GA 30034 and Reduction in Overall Costs - $23,077.   Not available Not available
2026-0808 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts FY2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP) in Amounts Not to Exceed $1,487,037.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0587 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Increase   Not available Not available
2026-0589 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 2 and 6 Allocate $8,000,000.00 of SPLOST II Funding (Line-Item B.3) for South Peachtree Creek Trail Extension from Medlock Park to Lulah Hills Development   Not available Not available
2026-0793 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 2 & 6 Lighting Agreement SR 236/LaVista Rd from LaVista Drive to Richard Stokes Drive. The financial impact on the Transportation Division budget will be $3660.00 yearly.   Not available Not available
2026-0797 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 5 & 7 Lighting Agreement SR 12/Covington Highway from Belmont Place to the East of Strathmoor Manor Drive. The financial impact on the Transportation Division budget will be $1582.56 yearly.   Not available Not available
2026-0798 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 3 & 7 Lighting Agreement SR 154/Memorial Drive from Beginning Mile Point 0.83 to Ending Mile Point 0.43 (Between Beech Drive and Northeast of Covington Drive). The financial impact on the Transportation Division budget will be $6,168.60 yearly.   Not available Not available
2026-0813 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts Acceptance and appropriation of $625,000.00 from the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) for the DeKalb County Transit Master Plan Update.   Not available Not available
2026-0814 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts Acceptance and Appropriation of $500,000.00 of Funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for the DeKalb County Transit Master Plan Update   Not available Not available
2026-0438 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): ALL Surveillance Detection Equipment (Purchasing Policy Exemption): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS). Consists of purchasing detection, mapping devices, and training for equipment. Awarded to Research Electronics International, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $122,395.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0476 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): ALL REN - Contract No. 1377595, Medical Exam Services (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 4 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR). This contract consists of medical and mental health screening and evaluations of Fire Rescue personnel. This request is to exercise the 2nd renewal option through May 31, 2027. Awarded to Site Med North America, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $350,000.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0525 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No.1342927 Decals for County Vehicles (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Police Services (PS), Animal Enforcement Services (AES), Fire Rescue (FR), Fleet Management (Fleet) and Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of providing the production and installation of vinyl decals for County vehicles. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through March 31, 2027. Awarded to AKO Signs, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $137,500.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0650 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 1379950 Biohazardous Police Car Cleaning Service (Annual Contract - 2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by Police Services (PS). This contract consists of the cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of police vehicles as needed. This request seeks to exercise the 2nd renewal option through June 30, 2027. Awarded to Dokun Technologies LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $45,000.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0673 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract Nos.: 2000484, 2000485 and 2000486, Guns, Ammunition, and Accessories (Annual Contract with 5 Options to Renew): for use by the Departments of Police Services and the Marshal’s Office. This contract consists of purchasing through the competitively let Statewide Contracts for Guns, Ammunition and Accessories. This request seeks to increase contract funds for Police Services. Awarded to: Gulf States Distributors, Inc., Dana Safety Supply Inc. and Precision Delta Corporation. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $265,000.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0674 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 5 CO - Change Order No.: 3 to Contract No. 1258334, Soils & Materials Testing, Surveying Services and Structural Analysis (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Departments of Facilities Management (FM), Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA), Public Works Transportation (PW-T), Public Works - Roads & Drainage (R&D), Watershed Management (DWM) and Planning and Sustainability(P&S). This contract consists of providing geotechnical and geo-environmental evaluations for the engineering constructability and/or potential environmental risks of multiple sites throughout the County. This request seeks to increase contract funds to add the Department of Police Services. Awarded to ACCURA Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $37,360.00   Not available Not available
2026-0682 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All REN - Contract No. 2000274, Aviation Fuel for Police Helicopters (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Police Services (PS). This contract consists of the purchase of aviation fuel for the County’s police helicopters on an as-needed basis. This request seeks to ratify a previously provided contract term increase. This request further seeks to exercise the 1st renewal option through May 13, 2027. Awarded to: Perry Brothers Aviation Fuels, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $75,000.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0634 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1192609 Tyler Cloud Hosting Services Migration for the ias World Software (Sole Source). For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain three (3) year cloud SaaS hosting services to assess and collect property taxes. Seeking increase in contract funds and term through December 31, 2029. Awarded to Tyler Technologies, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $4,094,807.88.   Not available Not available
2026-0614 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 3, 5, 6, and 7 CO - Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1373363, Restoration and Maintenance of Athletic Fields (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs (RPCA). This contract consists of site restoration and maintenance of athletic fields. This request seeks to increase contract funds and extend the contract term through August 31, 2026. Awarded to JMB Landscaping Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0232 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-066-ITB Chemicals for Odor Control (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain chemicals for odor control. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: Acuity Specialty Products, Inc. (dba Zep Sales and Service); Break-Thru Solutions Janitorial Supply; Ferguson Waterworks; Peoples Janitorial Supplies, Inc.; and State Industrial Products Corp. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $494,049.15.   Not available Not available
2026-0477 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All LB - Invitation No. 2025-123-ITB Right-of-Way Mowing and Maintenance Services (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew). For use by Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification to obtain mowing and lawn maintenance services at various right-of-way locations. Seeks to reserve the right to transfer funds between contracts based on the needs of the County. Recommend awards to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: ReIMAGE General Contractors, and Russell Landscape, LLC. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $719,650.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0655 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All REN - Contract Nos.: 1381670 and 1381672 Litter Removal Services (2nd Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). For use by the Department of Public Works - Sanitation & Beautification to obtain year-round litter removal services on various roadways, exit ramps and medians. Exercising 2nd renewal option through June 30, 2027 and adding Department of Watershed (DWM) to contract. Awarded to American Eagle, LLC and Russell Landscape. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,435,487.32.   Not available Not available
2026-0677 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1337545 Design and Engineering Services During Construction for Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Expansion - Phase 3A Project. For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Seeking increase in contract scope of work, funds, and term through December 31, 2031. Awarded to CDM Smith, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $658,789.35   Not available Not available
2026-0678 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All CO - Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2000331 Snapfinger Vault Assessment and Cleaning (Emergency). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain continued assessment and cleaning of sanitary sewer pipes and contract term extension. Seeking to ratify a previously issued contract term increase and obtain increase in contract funds and term through March 31, 2027. Awarded to Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $3,014,358.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0841 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts Record the Appointment of Cheryl Kortemeier to the DeKalb County Women’s Commission as the City of Decatur Appointee   Not available Not available
2026-0831 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 4 Record the appointment of Dennis Allen to the DeKalb United Sports Commission as a standing member with voting privileges to the DeKalb United Sports Commission as the District 5 Representative   Not available Not available
2026-0807 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): Super District 6 Record the Appointment of Eric Carlton to the Friends of the DeKalb Sports Commission as the District 6 Representative   Not available Not available
2026-0789 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 Record the Appointment of Amaryllis Alexander to the District 4 Community Council. The appointment will continue at the pleasure of Commissioner Bolton.   Not available Not available
2026-0754 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint David Garcia to Post 7 of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Board.   Not available Not available
2026-0801 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts To Amend the Board of Commissioners’ Standing Procedural Rules to Establish Limits on Commissioners’ Speaking Time During Business Meetings While Considering Agenda Items   Not available Not available
2026-0846 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): ALL Approval of Minutes for the May 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting   Not available Not available
2026-0828 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $9,000 from District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Carl Vinson Institute to Conduct a Survey on Residents’ Views on Spay/Neuter Policies   Not available Not available
2026-0830 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $10,000 from District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to Support Globe Academy Summer Camp   Not available Not available
2026-0836 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $176,050 from District 2 Park Bond Accounts and D2 Capital Reserves for Improvements at Pendergrast Park.   Not available Not available
2026-0849 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 3 To Appropriate an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000 to Superior Court for the Law Clinic form the District 3 Reserve for Appropriation   Not available Not available
2026-0850 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to DeKalb Pro Bono from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation   Not available Not available
2026-0851 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to START:ME Program East Lake Coalition from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation   Not available Not available
2026-0853 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to the Office of DeKalb County’s District Attorney Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation   Not available Not available
2026-0855 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 3 To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 to Atlanta Masjid, Sisters United In Human Services, Rites of Unthaa Program from the District 3 Reserved for Appropriation   Not available Not available
2026-0769 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requesting the Administration to Establish Independent Civilian Oversite and Auditing For DeKalb County’s Digital Shield Initiatives and Surveillance Infrastructure   Not available Not available
2026-0772 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000 of the Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards The Hank Stewart Foundation & Southwest DeKalb Alumni 16th Annual Career Day programming.   Not available Not available
2026-0780 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $35,000 of District 7 Reserve for Appropriation Contributed to Flat Rock Archive for historical T. A. Bryant, Sr. House and Grounds Preservation.   Not available Not available
2026-0782 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $2,100 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to R Johnson Community for The 29th Annual County Line/ Ellenwood Community Day and Parade.   Not available Not available
2026-0785 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $3,500 to the Women’s Resource Center and $3,500 to the International Women’s House for Domestic Violence Survivors and Awareness.   Not available Not available
2026-0786 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $15,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to How Big is Your Dream Foundation for Youth Summer Programming.   Not available Not available
2026-0787 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $5,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to Rainbow Park Baptist Church, Harvest Sponsorship for the “Our Food Pantry & Clothes Closet Ministry”   Not available Not available
2026-0788 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 7 An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $1,000 of District 7 Reserve for Appropriation to Planning & Sustainability for World Planning Day 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0696 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting of April 28, 2026   Not available Not available
2024-1237 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts A Request for the Director of Planning & Sustainability to amend the DeKalb County Nuisance Ordinance to Add a Closure of Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance Chapter.   Not available Not available
2024-1239 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, As Revised 1988, Chapter 18, Article III, Property Maintenance to Establish Minimum Standards for Vacant Property, Require Property Owners to Apply for a Board-up Permit, and for Other Purposes.   Not available Not available
2025-0683 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts To Approve a Resolution to Address Egregious Littering and the Illegal Dumping of Scrap Tires   Not available Not available
2026-0596 1  OrdinanceCommission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Regulate the Restraint and Transportation of Animals and for other Purposes.   Not available Not available
2026-0728 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 5, to Regulate the Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits in Pet Shops   Not available Not available
2026-0550 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): District 3 To Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Code of DeKalb County to Address Public Safety, Vagrancy, Unauthorized Camping and Certain Public Nuisance Behaviors   Not available Not available
2025-0015 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts An Ordinance to Amend The Code of DeKalb County, Georgia Chapter 16 Pertaining To Regulation Of Sound And For Other Purposes.   Not available Not available
2025-0017 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Create an Electric Landscape Maintenance Device Rebate Program, to Encourage Switching from Gas-Powered Landscape Maintenance Devices, and for Other Lawful Purposes.   Not available Not available
2025-1525 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution by The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Establishing A DeKalb County Water Customer Bill Of Rights   Not available Not available
2026-0244 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Requiring A Baseline Assessment Of DeKalb County’s Health, Socio-Economic, And Environmental Status And A Third Party Analysis Of DeKalb’s Proposed Data Center Regulations Before Issuance Of A Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) For Data Centers.   Not available Not available
2026-0245 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts An Allocation Not To Exceed $15,000 Of The DeKalb County General Fund To Be Considered For The 2026 Budget To Science For Georgia To Conduct a Baseline Assessment of DeKalb County’s Current Health, Socio-Economic, And Environmental Status and Provide a Third Party Analysis of DeKalb County’s Proposed Data Center Regulations Contextualized By The County’s Current Health, Socio-Economic, And Environmental Status.   Not available Not available
2026-0341 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Of The DeKalb County Board Of Commissioners Requesting The Administration And Planning Department To Update The Recommended Substitute For Text Amendment 2025-0972 Regarding Data Center Regulations.   Not available Not available
2026-0744 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution Adjusting All DeKalb County Tire Tip Fees to $1.00   Not available Not available
2026-0218 1  OrdinanceCommission District(s): All Commission Districts To establish regulatory oversight of blasting operations in DeKalb County through the adoption of a Control Blasting and Safety Ordinance; to promote public safety, environmental protection, and community stability; and for other purposes.   Not available Not available
2025-1577 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Commission Districts Resolution of the DeKalb County Governing Authority Regarding the Charter Review Commission’s Report and Recommended Changes to the Organizational Act   Not available Not available
2026-0636 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): ALL Transfer Funds in the Amount of $850,000 from the General Fund to the Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund   Not available Not available
2026-0532 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 1,3,5,7 RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2025-142 Fire Station 5, 16, and 27 Build (Multiyear Contract). For use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR) to complete the construction of a new fire station in Tucker, Decatur, and Lithonia. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Cooper & Company General Constructors, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $26,588,000.   Not available Not available
2026-0408 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): 3 and 4 SWC -Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-SPD0OO0l 72-006 Integrated Security and Surveillance Products and Services. For use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs (RPCA) to obtain cameras for security surveillance. Awarded to Convergint Technologies, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed $201,952.18.   Not available Not available
2026-0432 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): ALL REN - Contract Nos.: 1382471, 1382499, and 1382509 Plumbing Services for the Community Development DeKalb Cares (1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew). Seeking to exercise the 1st renewal option through June 30, 2027. Awarded to J2 Connect, Inc., Facility Maintenance & Services Group, and Raw Plumbing and HVAC Services, LLC: Total Amount Not To Exceed: $1,926,356.50.   Not available Not available
2026-0604 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): ALL EM - Snapfinger Advance Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Wet Weather Pumping Storage (Emergency): For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain design and implementation of wet weather pumping storage. Seeking to ratify an emergency purchase. Awarded to Ruby-Collins, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $10,989,000.00   Not available Not available
2026-0606 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All EM - Construction of the Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Phase 3C (Emergency): For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to buildout and upgrade SFAWTF membrane capacity in Clusters 1 through 4. Seeking to ratify an emergency purchase. Awarded to Ruby-Collins, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $32,371,087.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0613 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All EM - Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Phase 3C Influent Lift Station (ILS) Pumping System Upgrades (Emergency). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to assess, upgrade, and maintain the pumping capabilities of ILS. Seeking to ratify an emergency. Awarded to Cole Technology, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed $4,277,957.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0627 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): ALL EM - Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) (Emergency). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain the membranes to upgrade Phase 2 equipment to reliably treat plant design flow. Seeking to ratify an emergency purchase. A contract will be developed in a form acceptable to the County Attorney. Awarded to Kovalus Separation Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed $5,360,000.00.   Not available Not available
2026-0602 1  ResolutionCommission District(s): All Districts 2026 Summer Food Services Program   Not available Not available