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FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECESS MEETING
April 15, 2015
10:00 AM
Fulton County Government Center
Assembly Hall
141 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John H. Eaves
ROLL CALL: Mark Massey, Clerk to the Commission
John H. Eaves, Chairman (District 7, At-Large)
Liz Hausmann, Vice-Chairman (District 1)
Bob Ellis, Commissioner (District 2)
Lee Morris, Commissioner (District 3)
Joan P. Garner, Commissioner (District 4)
Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., Commissioner (District 5)
Emma I. Darnell, Commissioner (District 6)
INVOCATION: Reverend Clifton Dawkins, Jr., County Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recite in unison.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLEASE SWITCH ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (CELL PHONES, PAGERS, PDAs, ETC.) TO
THE SILENT POSITION DURING THIS MEETING TO AVOID INTERRUPTIONS.
EVERY LOBBYIST, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2-67 OF THE FULTON COUNTY CODE OF
LAWS, WHO IS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO BE REGISTERED
WITH THE STATE MUST ALSO REGISTER WITH FULTON COUNTY.FOR REGISTRATION
INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (404) 612-8200 OR GO TO THIS WEB ADDRESS:
http://fultoncountyga.gov/images/stories/Lobbyist_Instructions.pdf
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Board of Commissioners
15-0299
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 Recess Meeting Agenda for separate
consideration.
15-0300
Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes.
Proclamation recognizing "The Reverend Dr. Jeffery L. Tribble, Sr.
Appreciation Day.” (Darnell)
April 10, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout David Buck." (Hausmann)
April 11, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Kavin Somu Appreciation
Day." (Hausmann)
April 11, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout William Hensley Appreciation
Day." (Hausmann)
April 11, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Hunter B. Pedersen
Appreciation Day." (Hausmann)
April 19, 2015
Proclamation recognizing "Allen Temple A.M.E. Church Appreciation
Day." (Eaves)
April 19, 2015
County Manager - Presentation of Reports
15-0301
Finance - Payment Voucher Expenditure Report – March 2015
15-0302
Finance - Refund Report – March 2015
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15-0303
Finance - Travel & Training & Pool Car Usage Report (1st Quarter 2015)
15-0304
Finance - Travel and Training - Quarterly Report (1st Quarter - 2015)
15-0305
Office of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance - 1st Quarter Report 2015
15-0306
Public Works/General Services - Large Construction Project – 1st
Quarter Report - January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015
15-0307
Public Works/General Services-Take Home Vehicle Report-Spring
2015
15-0308
Purchasing and Contract Compliance - Minority/Female Business
Enterprise Utilization Report and P-Card Summary – 1st Quarter
Emergency Communications 911
15-0309
Request approval of a Mutual Agreement between Fulton County and
the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, for the provision of
9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services, from May 1, 2015
through December 31, 2018 in the amount of $41,562.00 annually.
15-0310
Request approval of a Mutual Agreement between Fulton County and
the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (Sandy Springs,
GA) for the provision of 800 MHz Radio System Access, retroactive
from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018 in the amount of
$9,900.00 for years 2015-2016, and $10,500.00 for years 2017-2018.
Emergency Management Agency
15-0311
Request approval of the Metro Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative’s
Memorandum of Understanding regarding Department of Homeland
Security grant funding awarded to the Atlanta-Fulton County
Emergency Management Agency on behalf of the Fulton County
Citizen Corps Council. (Grant Year 2013)
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Health and Wellness
15-0312
Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding – Department
of Health and Wellness, with Emory University to collect information
from charts at the Tuberculosis clinic to perform a geospatial and risk
factor analysis on tuberculosis cases to inform intervention and
prevention activities. Effective upon BOC approval through October
31, 2015 with yearly renewal option.
15-0313
Request approval for the Fulton County Department of Health and
Wellness and Georgia State University Research Foundation desire to
enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for GSURD to
provide e-SBI Pilot Project evaluation and training services that will
include managing data collection, entering results in an evaluation
database and submitting a detail report at the end of the contract
period for publication in a peer review journal.
15-0314
Request approval of an amendment to the current County pool
ordinance - Department of Health and Wellness, to be effective upon
approval by the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this
amendment is to update the existing pool ordinance to be in alignment
with recommended best practices for design and construction of pools
while ensuring the public health and safety of the citizens of Fulton
County. This action will incorporate recommendations based on the
Model Aquatic Health Code from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Library, Arts and Culture
15-0315
Request approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between
the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and Fulton County
Board of Commissioners to continue to provide research-based
education in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family
and Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Youth Development to Fulton
County Citizens.
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Public Works/General Services
15-0316
Request approval of a Radio Communications Tower Lease
Agreement between the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA), an
entity within the executive branch of the State Government of Georgia,
and Fulton County Emergency Communications. This Radio
Communications Tower Lease Agreement is needed for one of the
new radio tower sites for the County’s Digital Radio System Project.
The County’s Digital Radio System Project was approved via Agenda
Item # 13-0479 on 6/19/2013.
15-0317
Request approval of a Revocable License Agreement between the
State Properties Commission, a public body within the executive
branch of the State Government of Georgia and Fulton County. The
Revocable License Agreement is needed in order to provide the
County with access to the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA), JC
Larimore Tower, for use in the County’s Digital Radio System Project.
Public Works/General Services - Land Division
15-0318
Request approval of a Sewer Line Easement dedication between
Victor Sandoval and Maria Hernandez and Fulton County. The sewer
line dedication is a requirement under the County’s development
regulations and is to be granted to the County in connection with
construction of a residential development property and is known as the
965 Upper Hembree Project.
Purchasing
15-0319
Request ratification of an emergency purchase order– Behavioral
Health and Developmental Disabilities Department - Emergency
Purchase Order #15SC96644CT, in the amount of $48,640.00 with
LOCUMTENENS.COM (Alpharetta, GA) for the provision of physician
services at the Center for Health and Rehabilitation for up to 16 hours
per week from February 11, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
15-0320
Request ratification of an emergency purchase order – Public Works/
Services Department – Emergency Purchase Order #520
15EPO96933DR-3 in the total estimated amount of $16,650.00 with
Spot Cooler, Inc. (Norcross, GA) for the rental of heat pump units at
County facilities due to insufficient heat.
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RECESS MEETING AGENDA
Board of Commissioners
15-0321
Adoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda.
15-0322
Ratification of Minutes.
Recess Meeting Minutes, March, 18, 2015
Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, April 1, 2015
15-0323
Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates.
Proclamation recognizing "Toastmaster Month." (Eaves)
Proclamation recognizing "Money Smart Week®." (Eaves)
Proclamation recognizing "National Crime Victims' Rights Week.”
(Eaves)
Proclamation recognizing "Wholistic Stress Control Institute, Inc.
Appreciation Day.” (Garner)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board of Commissioners
15-0324
Public Comment - Citizens are allowed to voice County-related
opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion
of the Commission meeting. Before speaking, each participant must fill
out a speaker card, located at the entry way, the podium, and the
media and court reporter tables. Speaker cards must be submitted to
the Clerk’s staff, who will accept them on a first-come, first-served
basis. Once Public Comment begins, speaker cards will no longer be
accepted. Speakers will be granted up to two minutes each, and
Public Comment will not exceed 30 minutes. Those who could not
speak during Public Comment will be allowed to speak first at a
subsequent Board meeting. For more information or to arrange a
speaking date, contact the Clerk’s Office.
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Police
15-0325
Alcoholic Beverage License – Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage
license application submitted by All Stars Management LLC, d/b/a
Fairview Inn at Six Flags Atlanta for the sale and consumption of wine,
malt beverages, and distilled spirits on the premises at 4330 Fulton
Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336.
15-0326
Alcoholic Beverage License – Public hearing for alcoholic beverage
license application submitted by MM & Z, INC, d/b/a Quick Pick Food
Mart for the retail sale of wine and malt beverages at 5245 Welcome
All Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30349.
15-0327
Alcoholic Beverage License –Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage
license application submitted by Citgo Roosevelt INC d/b/a Citgo
Roosevelt for the retail sale of wine and malt beverages at 3565
Roosevelt Highway, College Park, GA 30349.
COUNTY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS
Finance
15-0328
Request approval of the April 2015 Budget Soundings Confirmation.
15-0329
Request approval to declare a reduction in force in the meter reading
function as a result of a reduction in operational need due to
outsourcing.
Office of External Affairs
15-0330
Discussion: Legislative Update.
AGENDA – RECESS MEETING – April 15, 2015
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Public Works/General Services
15-0331
Request approval of an 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 (AFCWRC), Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority, DeKalb County and Gwinnett County each in
the amount of $800,000.00, effective upon Board of Commissioners
approval through December 31 2016. Fulton County and The City of
Atlanta each provide 50 percent of the AFCWRC share which is
included in AFCWRC’s approved 2015 budget.
15-0332
Request approval of a Resolution adopting the Sandtown Livable
Centers Initiative (LCI) Five-Year Update and Action Plan.
Purchasing
15-0333
Request approval to amend an existing contract – Finance
Department, ITB #12ITB52636C-MT, Master Lease Equipment, in the
amount of $1,728,783.00 with First Municipal Credit Company
(Atlanta, GA) to provide additional financing capacity needed to lease
purchase fleet vehicles for the South Fulton Service District. Effective
upon BOC approval.
15-0334
Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Public Works and
General Services Department, Bid #14ITB95156C-DR, Sign and
Sheeting Materials in the amount of $100,000.00 with Vulcan Signs,
Inc. (Foley, AL) to provide sign and sheeting materials for the
fabrication and maintenance of road signs upon execution of contract
through December 31, 2015, with two renewal options.
15-0335
Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public
Works/General Services, RFP #09RFP08155K-DJ, Operations &
Maintenance Services for Fulton County Wastewater Facilities and
Pump Stations in the amount of $12,093,822.00 with Veolia Water
North America – South LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide operation and
maintenance services for the County’s wastewater facilities and pump
stations. This action exercises the first of a five year renewal option.
No renewal option remains. Effective dates: July 6, 2015 through July
5, 2020.
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15-0336
Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Public
Works/General Services Department, Bid #14ITB95313K-JD,
Pavement Marking Services, in the amount of $250,000.00 with TMI
Services, Inc. (Franklin, MA) to provide pavement marking service on
the unincorporated roadway system in Fulton County. Effective upon
execution of contract through December 31, 2015, with two renewal
options.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Commissioners' Action Items
15-0289
Request approval of a Resolution to modify existing Internal Audit
Legislation. (Ellis) (HELD ON 4/1/15)
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - NEW BUSINESS
Commissioners' Action Items
15-0337
Request approval of a Resolution increasing the amount of the stipend
paid to each member of the Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors
from $1,000.00 monthly to $1,500.00 monthly; and for other purposes.
(Ellis)
Commissioners' Discussion Items
15-0338
Report of Board representative to the Invest Atlanta Board of
Directors. (Darnell)
AGENDA – RECESS MEETING – April 15, 2015
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioners' District Appointments
15-0339
F. R.E.S.H. (FULTON ROUNDTABLE EXPANDED SERVICES
HEADQUARTERS) CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD
Each District Commissioner appoints three members from within their
Districts. This Community Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of
Commissioners, represents six (6) district areas in Fulton County.
Term = 1 Year
VACANT (Morris)
VACANT (Arrington)
VACANT (Darnell)
Terms below expired: 12/31/2014
Ms. Liz Coyle (Garner)
Ms. Stephanie Flowers (Garner)
Dr. Amelia Langston (Garner)
Commissioner Arrington has nominated Ms. Kimberly King for a
vacant District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2015.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Board of Commissioners
15-0340
Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney),
real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Eaves).
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA – RECESS MEETING – April 15, 2015
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