Fulton County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to consider extending nondiscrimination program until June 2025
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including an ordinance to extend the Nondiscrimination Program's sunset from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. Other items include appointments to the Arts Council and Library Board, contract extensions for retirement plan administration and cost allocation services, expansion of the solar energy program to 46 additional facilities, and approvals of right-of-way deeds and easements for GDOT projects.
- Ordinance extending Nondiscrimination Program sunset to June 30, 2025 (24-0862)
- Expansion of solar program to 46 additional Fulton County facilities with rate change to $0.11/kWh (24-0867)
- Transfer of three right-of-way deeds to GDOT for roadway improvements at 0 Delmar Lane NW and 0 Oakcliff Road NW (24-0868)
- Reinstatement and amendment of rental agreement for 515 Fairburn Road, Atlanta through Dec 2025 (24-0870)
- Approval of cost allocation services contract not to exceed $45,000 with Cherry Bekeart LLP (24-0866)
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0901 — approve
2 present · 2 absent · 2 yea · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent
24-0906 — approve
3 yea · 2 nay · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent
24-0913 — approve
3 nay · 2 absent · 2 yea
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent
24-0912 — approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent · Bob Ellis nay
The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County to vote on FY2025 budget and ARPA fund reallocation
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider the FY2025 Proposed Operating Budget and discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund reallocation. The agenda includes approval of various contracts and ordinances, including a $500,000 construction contract with Wellspring Living.
- Public Hearing for FY2025 Proposed Operating Budget
- Approval of $500,000 Wellspring Living construction contract
- Approval of $1,241,546.50 digital device support services contract
- Approval of $6,975,000 countywide structured cabling contract
- Public Hearing for 4145 Fulton Industrial Boulevard zoning change
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0809 — adopt as amended
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0823 — approve as amended
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0824 — ratify
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0828 — approve
5 yea · 2 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0835 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0829 — approve
5 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0838 — approve
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0830 — approve
4 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0839 — approve
5 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0840 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0843 — approve
5 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0844 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0841 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0837 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0836 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0842 — approve
5 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0831 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0834 — approve as amended
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0832 — approve
6 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0845 — approve
5 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton commissioners to hear proposed FY2025 budget
The Board will hear a presentation on the FY2025 Proposed Operating Budget. They will also consider several contract renewals, including an $8.39 million security services contract and a $1.95 million PC refresh. Other items include a lease renewal for the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library and a jail cell door repair contract.
- Presentation of FY2025 Proposed Operating Budget
- Renewal of armed/unarmed security services contract with Allied Universal for $8,390,000
- Renewal of PC refresh contract with CDW Government for $1,950,000
- Task Order 2 for jail cell door repairs at Main Jail for $484,800
- Lease renewal for Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library at $12,040/month
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0655 — approve
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
24-0764 — approve
6 yea · 6 present · 3 nay · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman present · Bob Ellis nay · Bridget Thorne present · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall present · Robert L. Pitts present · Bob Ellis present · Bridget Thorne nay · Dana Barrett present
24-0767 — hold
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
The other 20 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Board to approve $1.6M grant agreements and multiple contract renewals
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider approvals for a $1,599,999 COSSUP grant subrecipient agreement, several contract awards and renewals, and intergovernmental agreements for infrastructure projects. Items include a $32,400 firing range lead maintenance contract, a 20‑year lease for the Reading Garden at the Sandy Springs Library, and a $336,051.60 water‑main relocation agreement with the City of Milton. The agenda also contains routine renewals for library services, environmental engineering, and fire‑extinguisher testing.
- Approve Subrecipient Award Agreements for the COSSUP Grant: $564,093 to PAD and $150,000 to ARS (total $1,599,999)
- Award contract without competition for firing range lead maintenance services, up to $32,400 with Metals Treatment Technologies, LLC
- Approve 20‑year lease with City of Sandy Springs for maintenance of the Reading Garden at 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Atlanta (no cost to county)
- Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Milton for water main relocations, estimated $336,051.60
- Renew Library Shelf‑Ready Books contract with Baker and Taylor, Inc., up to $800,000
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0763 — approve
4 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0767 — hold
3 yea · 2 absent · 1 present · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0763 — call the question
4 yea · 1 absent · 1 present · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
The other 46 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County approves contracts for facilities and health services
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider renewing contracts for facility maintenance, including janitorial services and roof repairs, and approve a grant amendment for HIV services. The meeting will also include proclamations and a public comment session.
- Renewal of janitorial services contract for Government Center and Justice Center complexes (up to $2,269,832)
- Renewal of medical cleaning services contract for five health facilities (up to $440,290)
- Amendment to Ryan White Part A grant subrecipients (up to $1,900,000)
- Approval of a Right of Way Easement Agreement for utility pole relocation on Cedar Grove Road
- Data sharing agreement with Georgia State University regarding jail population data
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0614 — approve
3 yea · 2 nay · 2 abstain
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne abstain · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain
24-0656 — 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
The other 26 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County considers $3.6M for developmental disability programming services
The Board of Commissioners will discuss employee healthcare benefit plans and premium rates for 2025. The body is also reviewing several facility contracts and the creation of an Opioid Abatement Regional Advisory Council.
- Design/build services for the South Training Center at 475 Fairburn Road, SW not to exceed $3,655,925.00
- Fire alarm system upgrades at the Fulton County Jail Complex not to exceed $733,946.65
- Purchase of two trucks for Fulton County Animal Services not to exceed $162,696.64
- Tree removal services spending increase of $100,000.00 with ArborServ, Inc.
- Resolution to create the Fulton County Opioid Abatement Regional Advisory Council
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0618 — approve
5 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 · Bridget Thorne abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay
The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board considers election monitors and public works contracts
The Board of Commissioners will review several contract renewals and new agreements for public works, health services, and election oversight. The meeting includes appointments to the BeltLine TAD Advisory Committee and the Commission on Disability Affairs.
- Contract for $99,600.00 with Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. for November 2024 election monitors
- Grant funding of $1,901,800.00 for 'Ending the HIV Epidemic' subrecipients
- Contract for $500,000.00 with Jewel of the South, Inc. for large water meter installation
- Grant of $456,000.00 from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program for law enforcement
- Contract for $384,860.00 with Evidence-Based Associates, LLC for delinquency prevention programming
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0568 — approve
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
24-0579 — approve
7 yea · 4 nay · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis absent · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board to vote on 2024 millage rates
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting 2024 millage rates for the General fund, General Obligation Bond Fund, Fulton Industrial District Fund, and the Board of Education. The body will also review budget soundings and various department contracts.
- Resolution adopting 2024 Millage Rates for General, General Obligation Bond, Fulton Industrial District, and Board of Education funds
- Contract for $2,336,423.00 with Sol Construction, LLC for wastewater system services
- Funding of $750,000.00 for the 2024 Veterans Services Program to support non-profits
- MOU for $384,972.89 with 24/7 Gateway, LLC to manage homeless assessment center offices
- Purchase of a Hydro Sewer Jetting Truck for $313,111.81 from Certified Stainless Service, Inc.
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0538 — approve
4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
24-0516 — approve
7 yea · 7 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
24-0546 — approve
4 yea · 2 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 nay
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board discusses millage rates and election staffing contracts
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Millage Rate. The meeting includes discussions on various real estate, election, and infrastructure items.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Millage Rate
- Temporary staffing services for November and December elections up to $9,508,657.20
- Sewer easement dedication for Olamiiju Farmhouses Project at 0 Scarborough Road
- Sewer easement dedication for Parks at Pine Valley 1B Project at 6000 Jones Road
- Master Solution Purchase and Services Agreement for elections up to $437,230.00
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0472 — approve
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0486 — 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
24-0487 — approve
4 yea · 2 present · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0488 — 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
24-0473 — approve
6 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Bridget Thorne yea
24-0486 — 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
24-0488 — hold
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
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County holds public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024 millage rate
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund millage rate. The agenda also includes the adoption of the meeting agenda.
- Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Millage Rate
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Assembly Hall
Wed Jun 26, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board discusses millage rates and various infrastructure easements
The Board of Commissioners is considering a proposed 2024 General Fund millage rate of 8.87 mills. The agenda also includes several requests for sewer and water easement dedications for local development projects.
- Proposed 2024 General Fund millage rate of 8.87 mills
- Sewer easement for Charlotte Drive Development Project at 1010 Rida Street, Milton
- Sewer easement for ATL5 Data Center Project at 0 Bakers Ferry Road SW, South Fulton
- Sewer easement for Palisade at Stonewall Tell Project at 0 Stonewall Tell Road, South Fulton
- Water vault easement for Dutch Bros Coffee Shop Project at 9630 Medlock Bridge Road, Alpharetta
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0427 — adopt as amended
6 yea · 4 nay · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay
24-0431 — approve
6 yea · 6 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 · Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
24-0431 — call the question
5 yea · 2 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 yea
24-0311 — approve
5 yea · 2 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 nay
24-0311 — approve as amended
4 nay · 3 yea
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board considers bond issuances, library contracts, and infrastructure agreements
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several financial and land-use items including multi-million dollar bond proposals and various service contracts. The agenda includes requests for library equipment upgrades, public works funding increases, and multiple easement and maintenance agreements for developments in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Roswell.
- Proposed $120,000,000 bond issuance for Georgia Tech Facilities Revenue Bonds (Curran Street Residence Hall Project)
- Proposed $154,865,000 bond issuance for RBH Social Impact, Inc. Project
- Contract with Bibliotheca, Inc. for library self-check machines up to $1,313,344.00
- Contract with Baker and Taylor LLC for non-book materials up to $126,700.98
- Sewer easement dedication for the Maison Project at 11310 Houze Street, Roswell
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0400 — approve
5 nay · 5 yea · 2 present
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay · Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present
24-0399 — hold
3 nay · 2 present · 2 yea
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 15, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County considers $5.6 million for community services programs
The Board is reviewing over $5.6 million in funding recommendations for various community service non-profits. The agenda also includes contract increases for senior transportation and several utility easement agreements in Alpharetta.
- $5,613,958 in funding recommendations for the 2024 Consolidated Community Services Program
- Up to $1,500,000 increase for senior transportation services with Common Courtesy
- $200,000 contract with Bear Creek Nature Center for environmental education
- Two contracts totaling over $306,000 for prearrest diversion and research services
- Multiple water and sewer easement dedications for developments in Alpharetta
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0356 — approve
4 yea · 2 nay · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman present
24-0355 — approve
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
24-0350 — 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
The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 15, 2024 · 4:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners to discuss policies and procedural rules
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on May 15, 2024. The agenda includes the adoption of the meeting agenda and a discussion regarding the Board's Policies and Procedural Rules.
- Discussion of Board of Commissioners’ Policies and Procedural Rules
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***CANCELLED***
Wed May 1, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board considers workforce, arts, and infrastructure contracts
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract renewals and new funding requests. Items include workforce development services, arts and culture programming, and various public works agreements.
- Renewal of Select Fulton youth career center services for $600,000 with APM Equus Holdings, LLC
- Renewal of Select Fulton adult and dislocated career center services for $1,725,125 with APM Equus Holdings, LLC
- Four arts and culture contracts of $200,000 each for Hammonds House, Inc., Johns Creek Arts Center, Inc., The National Black Arts Festival, Inc., and Chattahoochee Nature Center, Inc.
- Transfer of right of way at 0 Stonewall Tell Road to the City of South Fulton for $1,200
- Request for $550,000 grant application for law enforcement behavioral health response
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0303 — approve
7 yea · 1 present · 1 abstain · 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 · Bob Ellis yea · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay
24-0304 — 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
24-0312 — hold
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
24-0303 — hold
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
24-0311 — hold
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
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 1, 2024 · 4:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Discussion of Board of Commissioners' policies and procedural rules
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss the commission's policies and procedural rules. The agenda also includes the adoption of the May 1, 2024, meeting agenda.
- Discussion of Board of Commissioners’ Policies and Procedural Rules (24-0320)
- Adoption of the May 1, 2024 Special Called Meeting/Work Session Agenda
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10th Floor Conference Room
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0321 — approve
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent
24-0322 — enter into executive session
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent
24-0322 — approve
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County considers $1,071,000 contract for hotel demolitions
The Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts, including janitorial services and carpet repairs. The meeting also includes presentations from MARTA and Invest Atlanta, along with various board appointments.
- Demolition of Super Inn Hotel and Executive Inn Hotel for up to $1,071,000
- Electronic pretrial monitoring services contract up to $2,000,000
- Carpet installation and repair services totaling $345,000
- Janitorial services for libraries and senior centers not to exceed $981,071
- Renovations for the Wellness Center & Food Pantry at 2179 MLK Dr. SW for $75,000
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0247 — 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
24-0275 — approve
5 yea · 3 nay · 1 abstain
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 · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall abstain
24-0278 — 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. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0279 — 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
24-0276 — 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
24-0277 — approve
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
24-0275 — hold
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
24-0276 — call the question
3 yea · 3 nay · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0277 — hold
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
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Apr 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County considers $225M tax notes and budget resolutions
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider routine proclamations, infrastructure easements for private developments, and several public safety grants. Commissioners are also set to vote on major financial actions, including a $225 million short-term borrowing arrangement to support ongoing county services through Dec. 31, 2024, and approvals for budget soundings. Additional items include contract extensions for IT services, spending increases for facility relocations at 5600 Campbellton-Fairburn Road, election equipment logistics, and construction adjustments for a new behavioral health crisis center.
- Approval of $225,000,000 in General Fund Tax Anticipation Notes maturing Dec. 31, 2024
- Change order up to $3,066,235.31 with Hogan Construction Group for the Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center at Oak Hill Child, Adolescent, & Family
- Spending authority increases of $252,000 and $105,295 for moving services supporting court relocations to 5600 Campbellton-Fairburn Road and election equipment logistics
- Contracts up to $424,270 with B2B Technologies for Office 365 IT upgrades and $1,600,000 total for standby architectural/engineering services through Dec. 31, 2024
- Intergovernmental agreement with the City of East Point for animal control services through Dec. 31, 2028, plus federal grants totaling $823,149 for gang prosecution and crisis stabilization programs
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0253 — approve
4 nay · 3 yea
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
24-0247 — hold
4 yea · 2 present · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne present · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0247 — approve
3 yea · 3 present · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0247 — call the question
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0253 — call the question
4 yea · 2 present · 1 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 yea
24-0254 — approve
6 yea · 4 present · 2 abstain · 2 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman present · Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne abstain · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Approval of $1.6 million DOJ grant for prearrest diversion services
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including grant awards, lease agreements, and utility easements. Key proposals include funding for criminal justice diversion programs and infrastructure updates with MARTA. The agenda also includes various community proclamations.
- $1,599,999 DOJ grant for the Atlanta/Fulton County Prearrest Diversion Initiative
- Ground lease agreement with Innova Solutions, Inc. at Fulton County Executive Airport
- MARTA Right of Access agreements for ADA improvements and a new bus stop platform
- Animal control services agreement between Fulton County and the City of College Park
- $300,000 contract for countywide landscape design and installation with Ed Castro Landscape
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0178 — approve as amended
4 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0164 — deny
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
24-0212 — approve as amended
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
24-0218 — enter into executive session
4 yea · 3 present · 2 absent · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Robert L. Pitts yea
24-0188 — approve
3 yea · 2 absent · 1 present · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts absent · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0212 — call the question
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
24-0218 — approve
6 yea · 3 present · 2 nay · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett absent · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Bridget Thorne present · Bob Ellis nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Robert L. Pitts nay · Natalie Hall present
24-0210 — approve as amended
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
24-0210 — hold
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
The other 26 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County considers $1.6 million grant for diversion and research services
The Board of Commissioners will review several contract renewals and appointment nominations. Items include a federal grant for justice programs and funding updates for senior services. The agenda also includes infrastructure agreements and laboratory service renewals.
- $1,599,999 COSSUP grant for diversion and data collection services
- $186,996 change order for the new Fulton County Animal Shelter Facility
- $90,000 change order for aging services via three providers
- Renewing laboratory testing services contract up to $100,000
- Underground distribution agreement with Georgia Power for Oak Hill Center
justicegrantsanimal-servicessenior-servicesinfrastructureappointments
Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0093 — approve
3 yea · 2 present · 2 nay
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis nay · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0164 — hold
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
24-0165 — 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
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board considers bond issuances, service agreements, and facility renovations
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several financial and operational items, including multi-million dollar bond documentation for senior housing and Georgia Tech facilities. The agenda also includes intergovernmental agreements for animal control and fire protection services, as well as a large contract for government facility renovations.
- Proposed $28,419,000 in Senior Housing Revenue Notes for Shannon Reserve Apartments Project
- Proposed $55,000,000 in Georgia Tech Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds
- Intergovernmental Agreement with City of South Fulton for fire and emergency services costing $356,250 annually
- Design-Build Services contract for Government Center Complex and Central Library renovations up to $28,035,619
- Purchase of 16 law enforcement/administrative vehicles from Wade Ford, Inc. not to exceed $611,020
budgethousingpublic safetygovernment-facilitiesintergovernmental-agreements
Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0060 — 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
24-0135 — approve
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
24-0060 — table
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
24-0060 — call the question
4 yea · 3 nay
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
24-0093 — hold
5 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
24-0135 — call the question
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
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board of Commissioners holds special called emergency meeting
The Board of Commissioners convened a special called emergency meeting on February 15, 2024. The agenda includes the adoption of the meeting agenda and an executive closed session.
- Adoption of the February 15, 2024 Special Called Emergency Meeting Agenda
- Executive (CLOSED) Session
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0105 — adopt
4 yea · 3 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0106 — enter into executive session
4 yea · 3 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne absent · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0106 — approve
4 yea · 3 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent
Thu Feb 8, 2024 · 4:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board of Commissioners holds special emergency meeting
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called emergency meeting. The agenda includes the adoption of the meeting agenda and an executive session regarding litigation, real estate, and personnel.
- Adoption of the February 8, 2024 Special Called Emergency Meeting Agenda
- Executive Session: Litigation (County Attorney)
- Executive Session: Real Estate (County Manager)
- Executive Session: Personnel (Pitts)
government-operationslitigationreal-estatepersonnel
Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0103 — adopt
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0104 — approve
5 yea · 2 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board considers water facility upgrades and animal control agreements
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several district board appointments, public works change orders, and intergovernmental agreements for animal control services. The agenda also includes various contract renewals and requests for professional services across county departments.
- Change order for Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion up to $759,719.88
- Animal control service agreements with Alpharetta, Union City, South Fulton, and Palmetto through 2028
- Contract for agenda management system upgrade not to exceed $267,200.35
- Digital multi-functional devices and support services up to $724,581.72
- Law enforcement vehicle procurement for the District Attorney’s Office up to $611,020.00
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0065 — approve
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0094 — approve
3 yea · 2 nay · 1 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0102 — approve
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
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 · Robert L. Pitts yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. absent
24-0060 — hold
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
24-0094 — call the question
4 yea · 1 present · 1 absent · 1 nay
Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jan 24, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County Board discusses land easements, service contracts, and animal control agreements
The Board of Commissioners is considering several items including board appointments, infrastructure agreements for various developments, and intergovernmental agreements for animal control services. The agenda also includes requests for contract extensions, revenue-generating recycling services, and the ratification of previous meeting minutes.
- Electronic equipment recycling contract with Vantage Point ITAD, Inc. anticipated at $23,000.00 annually
- Fire sprinkler maintenance final payment to Central Fire Protection, Inc. not to exceed $9,500.00
- Water and sewer easement dedications for the Knollwood Project in Johns Creek
- Animal control service intergovernmental agreements with Hapeville, Milton, Chattahoochee Hills, Roswell, Fairburn, Sandy Springs, and Johns Creek
- Indemnification and land use agreements for developments at 1240 Mayfield Road and Holcomb Bridge Road
government-agreementsanimal-controlinfrastructurereal-estatepublic-safety
Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 12 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0051 — approve as amended
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
23-0965 — 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
23-0966 — 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
24-0064 — 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
24-0065 — 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
24-0068 — 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
24-0051 — divide
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
24-0051 — approve
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
24-0051 — 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
24-0060 — hold
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
24-0070 — 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. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Natalie Hall present · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay
23-0964 — 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
The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners to discuss policies and procedural rules
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes the adoption of the meeting agenda and a discussion regarding the Board's policies and procedural rules.
- Discussion of Board of Commissioners’ Policies and Procedural Rules
government-operationspolicy
The Loudermilk Center
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0020 — approve
6 yea · 5 present · 3 nay · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis yea · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. present · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman absent · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Bridget Thorne present · Robert L. Pitts nay · Bob Ellis nay · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Bob Ellis present · Dana Barrett present · Natalie Hall present
Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Fulton County considers FY2024 budget and major service contracts
The Board will review the FY2024 final adopted budget and resolution. The agenda includes amending a contract with Grady Health System for a behavioral health crisis center and re-programming sheriff's office capital funds. Commissioners are also considering resolutions regarding the Board of Ethics and the Housing Authority.
- Contract amendment with Grady Health System up to $11,377,838 for a behavioral health crisis center
- Task order contracts for minor construction not to exceed $6,000,000
- Water meter installation contract up to $620,000 with Jewel of the South Inc.
- Re-programming of $1,362,563 in unspent emergency capital funding for the Sheriff’s Office
- Proposed resolution to dissolve the Housing Authority of Fulton County
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Assembly Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-0009 — approve
6 yea · 4 abstain · 1 absent · 1 nay · 1 present
Robert L. Pitts yea · Bridget Thorne yea · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall abstain · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. nay · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea · Robert L. Pitts present · Bridget Thorne abstain · Dana Barrett abstain · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman abstain
23-0964 — approve
4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
23-0965 — approve
4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
23-0966 — approve
4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne nay · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett nay · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman nay
24-0018 — adopt
4 yea · 1 nay · 1 present · 1 absent
Robert L. Pitts nay · Bridget Thorne present · Bob Ellis absent · Dana Barrett yea · Natalie Hall yea · Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. yea · Khadijah Abdur-Rahman yea
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.