Fulton County public meetings in 2023

29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 20, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers $500,000 contract extension and various city grants

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract amendments, including a $500,000 extension for Wellspring Living using ARPA funds. The agenda also includes grant updates for South Fulton, College Park, and East Point, as well as new easement dedications in Johns Creek.

$500,000 contract amendment with Wellspring Living for construction via ARPA funds
$245,000 sub-recipient grant for the District Attorney's Conviction Integrity Unit
$43,630.60 funding increase for the East Point Community Development Block Grant
Water and sewer easement dedications for the Wards Crossing project in Johns Creek
IT contract renewal with National Payment Corporation up to $40,000

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0927 — approve

3 yea · 2 nay · 2 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0957 — approve

3 yea · 2 nay · 2 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0961 — approve

3 yea · 2 absent · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0964 — approve

3 nay · 2 present · 2 yea

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0966 — approve

5 nay · 2 yea

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0967 — approve

5 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 44 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Dec 6, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Board considers $800,000 change order for Atlanta Newnan Road Pump Station

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing contract renewals for plumbing, HVAC, and lighting supplies for county facilities. They are also considering reappointments to the Development Authority and Reparations Task Force. The agenda includes various proclamations for community recognition days.

$800,000 change order for Atlanta Newnan Road Pump Station and Force Main
$54,257 change order for Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Renovation
Renewal of plumbing supplies contract up to $98,794.78
Reappointments to the Fulton County Reparations Task Force
Renewal of HVAC equipment and parts contract up to $90,000.00

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0880 — approve

6 yea · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Nov 15, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers $65 million in bonds for Georgia Tech facilities

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract renewals and board appointments during this recess meeting. Items include bond documentation for Georgia Tech facilities and various service agreements for the library and public works departments.

Bond issuance documentation for Georgia Tech Facilities Revenue Bonds up to $65,000,000.00
Contract renewal with Baker and Taylor, LLC for library books up to $800,000.00
Airport engineering services contract for Charlie Brown Field for $715,000.00
Sewer line chemical root control services renewal up to $349,996.36
Legal counsel agreement renewal with E. Anthony Daniels, P.C. for $35,098.00

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 10 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0833 — approve

4 yea · 1 absent · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0811 — adopt as amended

5 yea · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0834 — approve

4 yea · 1 absent · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0832 — approve

4 yea · 3 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0832 — table

4 nay · 3 yea

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0832 — call the question

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0779 — approve as amended

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0838 — approve

5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Bob Ellis present · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay

23-0838 — adopt

3 nay · 2 yea · 1 present · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0838 — hold

3 yea · 2 present · 1 absent · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Nov 1, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers $3.9 million in health literacy grant agreements

The Board is reviewing contract renewals for finance, janitorial supplies, and police equipment. The agenda also includes sewer easement dedications for new construction projects and federal health literacy grant agreements.

Approval of $3.9 million in MOUs for health literacy programs with the Board of Health and Morehouse School of Medicine
Renewal of airport planning and environmental consulting contract for $125,000 at Charlie Brown Field
Sewer easement dedication from Meritage Homes for the Creekside at Oxford Project on Hall Road
Renewal of police uniform and gear contract for $99,000 with Smyrna Police Distributors
Renewal of property and casualty brokerage services for up to $94,500

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0779 — hold

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0779 — call the question

4 yea · 1 absent · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 37 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Oct 18, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to hold public hearing on North Fulton building financing

The Board will consider several contract renewals for landscaping, cleaning, and maintenance services during this recess meeting. They are also reviewing easement dedications for various development projects in the county. A public hearing is scheduled regarding financing for the North Fulton building.

Public hearing on financing for the North Fulton building
$1,955,784 renewal for countywide landscaping and lawn care services
$434,150 contract award for HIV elimination system upgrades
$133,514 contract for upfitting police emergency response vehicles
Sewer easement dedication for the North Springs Revision Project at 7300 Roswell Road

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0718 — approve

4 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne abstain · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0683 — approve

4 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne abstain · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0732 — call the question

4 yea · 3 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0732 — approve

4 yea · 1 abstain · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0718 — hold

4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0683 — hold

4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0683 — call the question

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Oct 4, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Proposed $40 million bond issuance for Georgia Tech Athletic Association

The Board of Commissioners will review several proposed bond issuances for non-profit organizations. The meeting also includes appointments to various county boards and task forces. Additionally, the board will consider contract renewals for facility maintenance, landscaping, and public safety equipment.

Proposed $40,000,000 revenue bonds for Georgia Tech Athletic Association
Proposed $11,950,000 revenue bonds for Atlanta International School, Inc.
$135,000 contract renewal for generator system maintenance and repair
$120,000 award for a family-based alternative sentencing program
Sewer easement dedication for the Windward Park Commercial District Project

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0674 — approve

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0684 — approve

3 yea · 2 nay · 1 present · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0683 — hold

5 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Sep 20, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board of Commissioners holds recess meeting for various contracts and easements

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract renewals, service extensions, and easement dedications. Items include health grant increases, sheriff's office services, and land easements for development projects.

Increase spending authority for Ryan White Part A grant subrecipients by $2,725,000.00 for FY23 and FY24
Sewer and water line easement dedications for the Firefly Project at 3000 Hembree Road, Alpharetta
Water line easement dedication for Crabapple Market Residential Project at 0 Crabapple Circle, Milton
Renewal of Countywide Spot Cooler and Heat Pump Rental with Spot Coolers, Inc. for $36,000.00
Contract extension for Behavioral Health & Addictive Disease Counseling with Chris 180 up to $54,000.00

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0512 — approve

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0599 — deny

4 yea · 1 present · 1 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne present · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0595 — approve

3 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0642 — approve

3 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

The other 28 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County reviews multi-city agreements for federal development programs

The Board is considering several contract renewals and appointments for county commissions. Proposed items include multi-city cooperation agreements for federal grants and utility easements for various residential developments.

Cooperation agreements with Alpharetta, College Park, East Point, and other cities for federal grant programs
A change order up to $82,962.82 for cooling tower repairs at the County Government Center
A $125,000 contract renewal for forensic toxicology testing services
An $11,000 contract with The Lionheart School for disability services
Utility easements for the Hickory Crest, Oakhurst Glen, and Whisper Woods projects

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 12 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0587 — approve

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0508 — approve

3 nay · 3 yea · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0599 — hold

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0600 — enter into executive session

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman present

23-0597 — approve

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0598 — call the question

5 yea · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0598 — approve

5 yea · 2 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay

23-0508 — deny

3 yea · 2 present · 2 nay

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0596 — hold

4 nay · 4 yea

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Dana Barrett nay

23-0600 — approve

7 yea · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea

23-0596 — approve

4 yea · 3 nay · 2 present

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present

23-0596 — call the question

4 yea · 3 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Aug 16, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County holds public hearing on FY 2023 General Fund millage rate

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund millage rate. The agenda also includes approving community development grants, increasing HIV epidemic grant spending authority, and reviewing various board appointments.

Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund millage rate
CDBG contracts totaling $1,180,229 for several cities including College Park and East Point
Increasing spending authority for HIV epidemic grant subrecipients by $861,165 per year
Medical service agreement with Morehouse School of Medicine for over $3.1 million
Drug testing supplies contract not to exceed $173,066.80

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0508 — approve

3 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0545 — approve

5 yea · 4 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts yea · Natalie Hall yea

23-0502 — hold

5 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0508 — deny

3 present · 2 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0512 — hold

4 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Aug 2, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County reviews $314,100 in grants for homeless prevention and emergency shelter

The Board is reviewing grant contracts to fund emergency shelter and homelessness prevention activities. They are also considering agreements with Morehouse College for 9-1-1 and radio system services. Additionally, several easement dedications for local development projects are up for approval.

$314,100.77 in ESG CV grant contracts for emergency shelter and homelessness prevention
$389,584.70 MOU with 24/7 Gateway, LLC for coordinated entry management
Agreement with Morehouse School of Medicine for clinical education at the Medical Examiner office
Water vault and sewer easement dedications for projects in Alpharetta, Milton, and South Fulton
$29,141.00 increase for engineering services with Jacobs Engineering Group

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0511 — approve as amended

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Aug 2, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Millage Rate

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the millage rate for the 2023 fiscal year.

Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Millage Rate
Adoption of the August 2, 2023 Special Called Meeting Agenda

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Jul 12, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board considers millage rates and various service contracts

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed 2023 millage rates for the General Fund. The meeting includes several contract approvals for juvenile justice, violence intervention, and library maintenance.

Proposed 2023 General Fund millage rate of 9.3724 mills
Renewal of Juvenile Court contract with Evidence-Base Associates, LLC up to $384,860.00
Grant sub-awards for violence intervention through the District Attorney's office
Fiscal Agent Agreement with Atlanta University Center Consortium for the Reparations Taskforce for $210,000.00
Roof maintenance and replacement at Evelyn G. Lowrey Library at Cascade for $494,624.40

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 12 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0158 — approve

5 yea · 1 abstain · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne abstain · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0454 — approve

5 yea · 4 nay · 2 present · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain

23-0457 — approve

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0459 — approve

5 yea · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0383 — hold

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0384 — hold

4 yea · 2 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0463 — hold

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0457 — call the question

4 yea · 3 nay · 1 abstain · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain · Bob Ellis present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0469 — approve

6 yea · 2 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay

23-0462 — table

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0431 — deny

4 yea · 3 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0464 — hold

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jul 12, 2023 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board of Commissioners discusses jail financing options

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss several jail financing options. The discussion includes reviewing three finance options, a potential sales tax with legal analysis, and a renovation option. The Board will also review financial scenarios and determine next steps.

Discussion of three jail financing options
Review of sales tax with legal analysis
Evaluation of a jail renovation option
Review of financial scenarios

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External Affairs Conference Room, 3rd Floor

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Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers grant awards and utility easement dedications

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items, including grant awards for justice programs and utility easements for development projects. The agenda also includes board appointments and agreements for water laboratory services.

$750,000 District Attorney grant award with Families First as a sub-awardee
Sewer easement dedication from Pulte Home Company, LLC for the Embry Lakefield Project
$19,360 agreement for drinking water laboratory and related services
$18,000 memorandum of agreement for a Smart Leak Detector Rebate Program
Appointment of Laura Kurlander-Nagel to the Development Authority of Fulton County

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Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0387 — approve

5 nay · 2 yea

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0431 — approve as amended

4 nay · 3 yea

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0432 — approve

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0432 — approve as amended

3 nay · 3 yea · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0387 — call the question

6 yea · 2 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts yea

23-0387 — deny

5 yea · 2 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board of Commissioners holds special meeting on jail and finances

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various jail scenarios and financial perspectives. The discussion includes a multi-year financial plan, revenue sources, and an update on pay for performance.

Review of Jail Scenarios
Multi-Year Financial Plan review
Revenue Sources discussion
Pay for Performance update

jailfinancegovernment-operationsbudget

External Affairs Conference Room, 3rd Floor

Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers $11.3M for Behavioral Health Crisis Center construction

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several major contracts, including a design-build proposal for a behavioral health crisis center. Other items include the 2023 HUD Annual Action Plan and amendments to inmate medical services.

$11,377,902 contract with Hogan Construction Group for Behavioral Health Crisis Center construction
$4,786,187 amendment to inmate medical services contract with NaphCare of Fulton County, LLC
Adoption of the 2023 HUD Annual Action Plan including CDBG and HOME funding
$75,000 contract with Next Level Boys Academy for youth and young adult services
$138,500 for emergency exit light installation at Government and Justice Center Complexes

budgetpublic-safetyhealthcarecommunity-development

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0365 — approve

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0387 — approve

3 nay · 2 yea · 2 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0392 — enter into executive session

6 yea · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0387 — call the question

5 yea · 2 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0388 — call the question

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0389 — call the question

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon May 22, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Discussion of financial plans, employee compensation, and legal updates

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss several administrative topics. Discussions include the multi-year financial plan, revenue sources, and updates on ARPA and reserve funds. The board will also address employee compensation and legal updates regarding hospital authorities.

Multi-Year Financial Plan discussion
ARPA and Reserve Fund update
Employee compensation discussion
Legal updates regarding Hospital Authority and Hospital Taxing District

financeemployee-compensationlegalhospital-authorityarpa

External Affairs Conference Room, 3rd Floor

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0360 — accept

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

Wed May 17, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board of Commissioners discusses housing, infrastructure, and budget items

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several financial commitments, including $2.1 million for affordable housing and $200 million in tax anticipation notes. The agenda also includes various board appointments, public proclamations, and infrastructure agreements.

$2,100,000.00 commitment for a 102-unit affordable apartment complex by Roswell Housing Authority
$200,000,000.00 Tax Anticipation Notes for 2023
HVAC equipment installation at 4700 North Point Pkwy up to $1,392,282.89
Public art contract for Rogers Bridge project in the amount of $54,700.00
Right of Access and Use License Agreement for 2805 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W., Atlanta

housingbudgetinfrastructurereal estategovernment-appointments

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0333 — adopt as amended

4 yea · 1 nay · 1 present · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0355 — approve

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0320 — approve

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0354 — hold

3 present · 2 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed May 3, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board discusses library technology, sewer projects, and service contracts

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure and service agreements. Key items include funding for library network equipment, sewer replacements, and various janitorial and cleaning service contracts.

Library network equipment refresh using $1,550,000.00 in Beltline TAD Funds
Pine Valley Phase 2A Interceptor Sewer Replacement contract for up to $7,536,975.00
Fulton County Library System broadband internet access via AT&T Corporation up to $9,684.00
Janitorial services for Government Center and Justice Center facilities up to $1,476,729.00
Medical and clinical general cleaning services up to $330,218.00

budgetlibrariespublic-worksinfrastructuregovernment-services

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0292 — approve

2 present · 2 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0301 — approve

4 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0254 — approve

3 nay · 2 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0253 — approve

2 yea · 2 nay · 1 present · 1 abstain · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0320 — hold

4 yea · 1 present · 1 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0254 — hold

4 yea · 1 nay · 1 present · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0321 — approve

6 yea · 3 nay · 2 present · 1 absent · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne present · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Apr 19, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers major contracts for jail studies, police software, and health.

The Board of Commissioners will review several funding requests and contract renewals. Items include amendments to a jail feasibility study and new agreements for local arts and nature centers. The agenda also includes a grant for sexual assault kit initiatives.

$869,893 jail feasibility study amendment
$1,200,000 Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center contract
$700,000 Chattahoochee Nature Center funding
$625,000 police software management system
$705,630 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant

policebudgetpublic-safetyartshealth

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0277 — approve

4 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0209 — approve as amended

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Apr 12, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers community grants, board appointments, and infrastructure easements

The Board of Commissioners will review several district board appointments and various community development contracts. The meeting includes discussions on grant funding for cities and non-profits, as well as easement dedications for roadway and sewer projects.

CDBG contract awards totaling $1,188,125.00 for several cities
Contract with City of Fairburn for $215,004.00 for Fairburn Annex improvements
Change order for $174,570.36 for Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Facility at Fulton County Executive Airport
Water and sewer easement dedications for Lakeview Roadway Project in Alpharetta
ESG contract amendments totaling $44,644.00 for various non-profit agencies

budgetcommunity-developmentgovernment-appointmentsinfrastructurepublic-works

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0209 — hold

6 yea · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0254 — approve

3 nay · 2 yea · 1 present · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. abstain · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0253 — hold

4 yea · 2 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 27 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Apr 12, 2023 · 3:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners discuss public safety, health, and financial plans

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss operational and financial perspectives. Topics include public safety, public health, the budget process, and revenue sources. The board will also discuss employee compensation and communications.

Discussion on public safety and public health
Review of multi-year financial plan and revenue sources
Discussion regarding the budget process
Discussion on employee compensation and communications

public-safetypublic-healthbudgetfinanceemployee-compensationcommunications

External Affairs Conference Room, 3rd Floor

Agenda (official) · cached copy

Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers $2,428,588.00 in federal housing funding amendment

The Board of Commissioners will review several appointments to various county boards and task forces. The agenda also includes requests for service contracts and budget amendments. Additionally, the board will consider fuel procurement and warehouse furniture installation.

$2,428,588.00 HUD funding amendment for HOME ARP allocation plan
$396,707.00 contract with Evidence-Based Associates, LLC for juvenile court programming
Up to $2,331,442.00 for gasoline and diesel fuel for county fleet vehicles
$1,160,245.01 for furniture and installation at the Fulton County Central Warehouse
$700,000.00 MOU with Chattahoochee Nature Center

housingjuvenile-justicebudgetappointmentsfuelinfrastructure

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0208 — approve

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis abstain · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0208 — call the question

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis abstain · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0209 — hold

5 yea · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 3:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board of Commissioners discusses strategic goals and financial views

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss organizational goals and an executive summary. The discussion includes the Strategic Plan 2022-2025, key performance indicators, and a multi-year financial view.

Strategic Plan 2022-2025
2023 Plan on a Page
Key Performance Indicators
Multi-Year Financial View

government-operationsstrategic-planningfinancefulton-county

External Affairs Conference Room, 3rd Floor

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0213 — adopt

5 yea · 2 absent

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent

Wed Mar 1, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board considers various appointments, contracts, and infrastructure projects

The Board of Commissioners will review several board appointments for county commissions and task forces. The meeting also includes discussions on library book contracts, justice center renovations, and sanitary sewer extensions.

Contract with Library Ideas, LLC for VOX Readalongs Books up to $15,000.00
Indemnification agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC for Enclave at Parkway Village Project at 0 Thompson Road
Temporary staffing contract with Dover Staffing, Inc. up to $304,619.52
Design/build services for Fulton County Justice Center air handling units up to $4,845,528.00
Sanitary sewer extension on Manning Drive, Pinetree Circle, & Cold Creek Drive up to $3,269,450.00

governmentappointmentslibrariesinfrastructurepublic-worksjustice-center

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0137 — approve

6 yea · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0172 — approve

7 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea

23-0155 — approve

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain

The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County Board of Commissioners reviews board appointments and proclamations

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several routine items. The agenda includes the adoption of various proclamations and numerous nominations for appointments to county boards and commissions.

Adoption of various proclamations for remembrance and appreciation days
Appointment of Yoshina Colbert-Bradford to the Animal Welfare Hearing Board
Appointment of Lamar Willis to the Beltline TAD Advisory Committee
Appointment of Kwanza Hall to the Development Authority of Fulton County
Appointment of several members to the Homeless Continuum of Care

appointmentsproclamationsfulton-countylocal-governmentboard-of-commissioners

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0066 — approve

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman present

23-0136 — approve

5 yea · 1 present · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0135 — approve

4 yea · 3 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0140 — approve

7 yea · 2 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay

23-0086 — approve

6 yea · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0137 — hold

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Feb 1, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Approval of $1,106,000.00 contract for new employee intranet site

The Board will consider several board appointments and various contract updates. Items include a $1.1 million IT project and the resumption of Coca-Cola vending services at county facilities. The meeting also features discussions on 2023 budget actions and a jail feasibility report.

$1,106,000.00 contract for new employee intranet site implementation
$339,444.13 change order for Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project Phase 2B
Resumption of Coca-Cola vending and catering services at county facilities
$119,402.29 contract with Pathways Community Network for GA 502 Continuum of Care
$16,636.00 contract for CARF Certification consultant services

budgetinfrastructureappointmentspublic-workstechnology

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 8 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0088 — hold

4 yea · 1 present · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0079 — adopt as amended

5 yea · 1 abstain · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0084 — approve

3 nay · 3 yea · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne abstain · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0095 — approve

4 nay · 3 yea

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0045 — accept

4 yea · 3 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay

23-0079 — approve

3 yea · 2 nay · 1 present · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

23-0084 — call the question

4 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne abstain · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain

23-0095 — approve as amended

3 yea · 2 present · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain

The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jan 18, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers $864,254 contract for housing rehabilitation services

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contracts for housing rehabilitation, IT services, and utility maintenance. The agenda also includes property transfers for the GA 400 Express Lane Project and appointments to the Library Board of Trustees. Additionally, the board will review the FY23 proposed budget for the County Sheriff.

$864,254.61 contract with Meals on Wheels, Inc. for housing rehabilitation services
$1,500,000 IT services contract with uWork.com, Inc.
Property transfer to GDOT for the GA 400 Express Lane Project
$700,000 natural gas services contract with Scana Energy Marketing, LLC
$1,323,000 agreement with Forsyth County for water and sewer relocations

housingbudgetinfrastructurecontractstechnology

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0044 — adopt as amended

4 yea · 3 nay

Robert L. Pitts nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay

23-0044 — approve as amended

5 nay · 2 yea

Robert L. Pitts nay · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea

23-0045 — hold

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 present

Robert L. Pitts nay · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea

The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jan 4, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Fulton County considers $2 million grant for Auburn Ave. Research Library

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY2023 final adopted budget and consider several board appointments. Discussion items include the Sheriff’s proposed budget and magistrate court staffing. The agenda also includes requests to approve various grants and intergovernmental agreements.

Mellon Foundation Grant up to $2,000,000 for Auburn Ave. Research Library
Haynes Bridge Road Widening Intergovernmental Agreement ($1,235,675)
Landscaping restoration contract with Ed Castro Landscaping, Inc. ($131,923)
"Ending the HIV Epidemic" grant spending authority amendment ($510,000 per year)
Ordinance to amend rules for confidential Executive Session discussions

budgetgrantspublic-worksappointmentslawlibraries

Assembly Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-0020 — approve

5 yea · 2 nay

Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea

The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.