Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopted a budget of over $1 billion, with a focus on public safety, health and human services, senior services, and arts. The budget includes a $12.5 million COLA for employees and $500,000 for a childcare pilot program. The board also approved several proclamations and discussed funding for permanent supportive housing and jail operations.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Board of Commissioners
- Meeting Type
- Board Of Commissioners
- Location
- Fulton County, GA
- Meeting Date
- January 21, 2026
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the Second Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration.
Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes.
Proclamation recognizing "Pop Up Shop 2 Appreciation Day." (Arrington) January 9, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Yvonne Elaine Arrington Daniel Remembrance Day." (Arrington) January 16, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Emmett Cha-Choe Appreciation Day." (Thorne) January 17, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Wyatte Cha-Choe Appreciation Day." (Thorne) January 17, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Eagle Scout Aarya Gopinath Appreciation Day." (Thorne) January 17, 2026
FULTON COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC)
One (1) representative nominated by each of the Commission Districts for a total of seven (7) members, this includes one (1) representative from District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, At-Large. Each representative would serve a two (2) year term and could be reappointed to serve additional terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no term of any member nominated by a District Commissioner shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who nominates that member. Term = 2 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Vacant (Barrett) Commissioner Barrett has nominated Kelvin Thompson for a District appointment to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.
Ratification of the December 2025 Grants Activity Report.
Request approval of qualifying fees - Registration & Elections
Registration & Elections - to approve qualifying fees for Fulton County offices to be filled in the 2026 primary or non-partisan election. Effective upon BOC approval.
Request approval of a change order less than 10%
Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP020124K-JA Design-Build Services for North Fulton HHS Center in the total amount of $706,765.91 with Beck PMI, Joint Venture, comprised of The Beck Group and Peachtree Mechanical Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to modify the existing contract Owner Controlled Contingency to allow the execution of an additional scope of work required for the completion of construction and renovation of North Fulton HHS Center located at 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Effective upon BOC approval.
Request approval of a Resolution approving the First Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement
Between Fulton County, Georgia (Landlord) and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless (Tenant) for the lease of real property located at 266 Rawson Street, Atlanta, Georgia; authorizing the Chairman to execute the First Amendment and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the First Amendment and related documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes.
Request approval of a Sewer Relocation Easement Dedication of 20,578 square feet
To Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Renewed Medical, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Buffington Center Phase II Project at 3600 Buffington Center, South Fulton, Georgia 30349.
Request approval of a Sewer Relocation Easement Dedication of 3,740 square feet
To Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from PPF / Royal Airport West Venture, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Lincoln - AWDC 600 Project at 0 Naturally Fresh Boulevard, College Park, Georgia 30349.
Request approval of a Sewer Easement Relocation Dedication of 300 square feet
To Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Braj, LLC, for the purpose of constructing a Proposed Convenience Store at 4175 Fulton Industrial Blvd., Unincorporated Fulton County, Georgia 30336.
Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 2,654 square feet
To Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Valor Communities, LLC, owner, for the purpose of constructing the Bishop Meadows Subdivision Project at 7125 Bishop Road, South Fulton, Georgia 30213.
Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 59,313 square feet
To Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from SWVP Alpharetta, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Continuum Alpharetta - Infrastructure Project at 5555 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004.
Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 59,313 square feet
To Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from SWVP Alpharetta, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Continuum Alpharetta - Infrastructure Project at 5555 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004.
Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda.
Ratification of Minutes.
Second Regular Meeting Minutes, December 17, 2025 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, January 7, 2026
Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates.
Proclamation recognizing “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founder’s Day.” (Ivory/Arrington) Proclamation recognizing “S.L. King & Associates Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Ellis) Proclamation recognizing “Creekside High School Football State Champions Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Barrett)
Public Comment
Citizens are allowed to voice County related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. Priority for public comment will be given to Fulton County citizens and those individuals representing businesses or organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, whether such persons are commenting in-person, via Zoom or other electronic media (i.e., phone call). Non-Fulton County citizens will only be heard after all in-person Fulton County citizens, representatives of business and organizations located within Fulton County, including their employees, have been heard and the time allotted for public comment has not expired, except as otherwise provided in this code section. County staff shall verify the residency of each public speaker prior to such person being heard by the board. Speakers will be granted up to two minutes each. Members of the public will not be allowed to yield or donate time to other speakers. The Public Comment portion of the meeting will not exceed sixty (60) minutes at the First Regular Meeting, nor will this portion exceed sixty (60) minutes at the Second Regular Meeting. In the event the 60-minute time limit is reached prior to public comments being completed, public comment will be suspended and the business portion of the BOC meeting will commence. Public comment will resume at the end of the meeting. For more information or to arrange a speaking date, contact the Clerk’s Office.
Review and approve the FY2026 Final Adopted Budget and FY2026 Resolutions.
Request approval of a statewide contract - Registration and Elections
26TEMP1548386C-MH, SWC # 99999-001-SPD0000136, Temporary Staffing Services - Clerical Light in the total amount not to exceed $7,849,501.99 with (A) Abacus Corporation (Morrow, GA) in an amount not to exceed $4,225,923.47, and (B) Dover Staffing, Inc. (Smyrna, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,623,578.52 to provide temporary staffing services for General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Election & Runoff Elections. Effective: upon approval through June 30, 2026.
Request approval of the lowest responsible bidders - Real Estate & Asset Management
25ITB140704C-GS, Moving Services, in the total amount not to exceed $350,000.00 with (A) Beltmann Relocation Group (Stone Mountain, GA) in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00; (B) ALS Van Line Services, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00; and (C) APMC Moving & Delivery, Inc. (Tucker, GA) in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00, to provide moving services on an “as-needed” basis Countywide. Effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with two renewal options.
Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management
21RFP127274K-BKJ, Comprehensive Operation and Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Services for the Fulton County Jail, in an amount not to exceed $5,493,834.00 with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide comprehensive operation, preventive and corrective maintenance services for the Fulton County Jail. This action exercises the fourth of four renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective Dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management
SWC#99999-001-SPD0000164-0002, Natural Gas Firm Delivery Service in the amount not to exceed $750,000.00 with Scana Energy Marketing, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide natural gas services to all Fulton County facilities to include the Fulton County Jail Complex. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Request approval for the procurement of supplies and equipment required for residents housed in the County's Jail facilities
In a total amount not to exceed $3,252,299.20 with various vendors identified in Exhibit 1 attached to this package and incorporated hereto. Effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Public Works
25RFP450816K-JAJ, Flow Monitoring Services & Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Program Management in an amount not to exceed $12,079,844.00 with RJN Group, Inc. over five years to provide comprehensive operations, preventative maintenance, and repair services for flow monitors and rain gauges as well as infiltration/inflow (I/I) program management and engineering services for the Fulton County sewer system in North and South Fulton service areas. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2030 for five years with two one-year renewal options.
Request approval of a recommended proposal - Senior Services
25RFP1486848A-KM, Senior Transportation Services Assessment in an amount not to exceed $133,000.00 with Calyptus Consulting Group, INC. (Cambridge, MA) to assess the current state of the Department of Senior Services transportation program. Effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 with two renewal options.
Request approval of a Resolution to establish a Fulton County Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee
To advise the Board of Commissioners on policies, strategies, and community partnerships that advance Fulton County's redevelopment plans pursuant to the Redevelopment Powers Law; and for other purposes. (Ivory) (HELD FOR A LACK OF A QUORUM ON 12/17/25) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 1/7/26)
Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to repeal Resolution 18-0577
Pertaining to the elimination of the Budget Commission as the body tasked with submitting an annual proposed budget to the Board of Commissioners for consideration so as to reinstate the Budget Commission; to amend section 2-261 of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances to redefine the membership of the Budget Commission; and for other purposes. (Ivory)
Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to amend the Resolution creating the Fulton County Employees' Retirement System
Adopted September 11, 1991, as restated by a Resolution adopted December 18, 1991, and as further amended thereafter, so as to amend section 4.9 of the defined benefits plan related to reemployment to allow certain former Fulton County Sheriff's Office Detention Officers and Sworn Officers of any rank receiving a Fulton County pension benefit to work as Detention Officers beyond the 1,040 hours per year limitation through December 31, 2026, without penalty and without impact to their existing pension benefit; to remove the penalty for reemployed retirees who work no more than 1,040 hours per year; and for other purposes. (Barrett)