Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners addressed several key issues, including the approval of the consent agenda with amendments, the ratification of meeting minutes, and the presentation of proclamations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comment, primarily focusing on affordable housing and the operations of the Fulton County Development Authority, which also presented its annual report.

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Type
Board Of Commissioners
Location
Fulton County, GA
Meeting Date
February 18, 2026

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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CONSENT AGENDAItem 26-0070

Adoption of the Consent Agenda

All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the Second Regular Meeting Agenda for separate consideration.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 26-0071

Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes

Proclamation recognizing "Deborah Sengbloh Murphy Remembrance Day." (Abdur-Rahman) February 5, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Buckhead Art and Company Appreciation Day." (Arrington) February 5, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "First Icononium Baptist Church Appreciation Day." (Arrington) February 8, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Kenan Thompson Appreciation Day." (Arrington) February 12, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Nathan Smith Remembrance Day." (Arrington/Ellis) February 13, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Marc H. Morial Appreciation Day." (Ivory) February 15, 2026

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0072

FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE

The Reparations Task Force shall have the following members: Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members, for a total of 14 members. Each member shall be a resident of Fulton County at the time of the appointment. A member shall serve for a two year term and subject to removal by the appointing Commissioner for cause. No member's term shall exceed that of the appointing Commissioner, but shall remain as a voting member until replaced or reappointed by the successive Commissioner. Term = 2 years. The Reparations Task Force shall sunset on December 31, 2025 unless continued by action of the Board of Commissioners. At the November 19th, 2025 Second Regular Meeting (Item #25-0890) the Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution that extends the term of the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce for a period of twelve (12) months after the December 21, 2025 end date. Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Rodney J. Littles (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Rodney J. Littles for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0073

FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE

Term below expired: 12/31/2023 Michael Simanga (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Michael Simanga for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0074

FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE

Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Karcheik Sims-Alvarado (Hall) Commissioner Ivory has nominated Karcheik Sims-Alvarado for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0075

FULTON COUNTY REPARATIONS TASK FORCE

Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Ann Hill-Bond (Ivory) Commissioner Ivory has nominated Ann Hill-Bond for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0076

FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

The Arts Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) residents of the county. Initially, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint two persons to serve on the council, one person to serve for a one-year term and one person to serve a two-year term. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Arts Council Board; thereafter, each year, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint one member for a two-year term. Each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. The Chairman of the Arts Council shall be appointed to a two-year term by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners. The Council shall elect a Vice-Chairman and a secretary from its membership. Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Brandon Tonge (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman has nominated Brandon Tonge for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0077

FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ZONING BOARD

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall appoint seven (7) members to a Community Zoning Board for unincorporated Fulton County. Each member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall nominate, for full Board approval, a member to the Community Zoning Board. From the membership of the Community Zoning Board, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve no more than two (2) years. Members of the Community Zoning Board serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed upon motion of the nominating Commissioner and affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Commissioners. Term = The members shall serve a term consistent with that of the member of the Board of Commissioners making the nomination. Members shall serve no more than two (2) terms, either consecutive or non-consecutive. Term below expired: 12/31/2024 Frederick Caldwell (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman nominated Frederick Caldwell for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2028.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0078

FULTON COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC)

One (1) representative will be nominated by each of the Commission Districts for a total of seven (7) members; this includes one representative from District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Each representative will serve a two-year term and could be re-appointed 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 Kareemah Hanifa (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman has nominated Kareemah Hanifa for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0079

COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS

The Commission on Disability Affairs shall consist of a total of sixteen (16) members to serve staggered two (2) year terms and appointed as follows: Each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint two (2) members; one of them said appointees shall have an initial term, of one (1) year; No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Commission for Disability Affairs; The Commission on Disability Affairs shall appoint two (2) members, who receive the consent of the majority of the members of the Commission on Disability Affairs and one (1) of the appointees shall have an initial term of one (1) year. The Commission on Disability Affairs appointees shall be made for the purpose of maintaining diversity. Term = Staggered two (2) year terms Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Michael Hopkins (Ivory) Commissioner Ivory has nominated Michael Hopkins for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027.

Commissioners' District Board AppointmentsItem 26-0080

COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS

Term = Staggered two (2) year terms Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Anne Currie (Pitts) Chairman Pitts has nominated Latonia Jones for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027.

Development Authority of Fulton County TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act)Item 26-0081

Execution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act)

Execution by Chairman Robert L. Pitts of a TEFRA (Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) for documentation pertaining to the proposed issuance of its Development Authority of Fulton County Revenue Bonds (Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, Inc.). Series 2026 in an amount not to exceed $90,000,000.00 (the "Bonds").

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0082

Finance

No action is requested. This reporting is being provided to meet the quarterly reporting requirement for monetary transfers amount budget funds per Board Resolution #09-1262.

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0083

Finance

Ratification of January 2026 Grants Activity Report.

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0084

Human Resources Management

Request approval to amend the 2026 COLA Resolution, as adopted in the FY2026 Budget (#26-0032), to include Superior Court and State Court chamber staff as eligible COLA recipients.

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0085

Real Estate and Asset Management

Request approval of a Water Easement Dedication of 11,674.08 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Arkan Bethany, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Elara at Bethany Project at 3475-95 Bethany Bend, Milton, Georgia 30004.

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0086

Real Estate and Asset Management

Request approval of a Sewer Easement Dedication of 14,026 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Arkan Bethany, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Elara at Bethany Project at 3475-95 Bethany Bend, Milton, Georgia 30004

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0087

Real Estate and Asset Management

Request approval of Sanitary Sewer System Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Agreement between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc., for the purpose of granting Fulton County legal access to extend and maintain the sanitary sewer system at 1000 Lexington Farm Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004.

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0088

Real Estate and Asset Management

Request approval of a Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to the Governmental Agreement between the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority regarding the Atlanta Zoo for the purpose of releasing the Abana Courtyard from the Leased Premises; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Fourth Amendment and any related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Fourth Amendment and any related documents as to form and make necessary modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes.

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0089

Real Estate and Asset Management

Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the acceptance by Fulton County, Georgia of certain leasehold interests held by the Building Authority of Fulton County; of title in fee simple of certain real property owned by the Building Authority of Fulton County; of title in fee simple to all real or personal property, equipment, and assets of any kind, including assets later discovered, from the Building Authority of Fulton County; authorizing the Chairman to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the acceptance of leasehold interests, real property, and any other assets from the Building Authority of Fulton County; authorizing the transfer of a leasehold interest to the City of South Fulton; authorizing the Chairman to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer of a leasehold interest to the City of South Fulton; authorizing the County Attorney to prepare and approve as to form all documents necessary and appropriate to accomplish these transactions; and for other purposes.

Open & Responsible GovernmentItem 26-0090

Real Estate and Asset Management

Request approval to close out a contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134833C-MH, Fire Extinguisher Testing and Maintenance Services, in the amount not to exceed $10,582.20 with (B) Summit Fire & Security (Loganville, GA), to cover the final payment to close out the contract for services rendered. This contract provided on-site fire extinguisher testing and maintenance services for Fulton County facilities for FY2025. Effective upon BOC approval.

SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDAItem 26-0091

Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda

SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDAItem 26-0092

Ratification of Minutes

Second Regular Meeting Minutes, January 21, 2026 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, February 4, 2026

SECOND REGULAR MEETING AGENDAItem 26-0093

Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates

Proclamation recognizing “Government Communicators Appreciation Day.” (Pitts/BOC)

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 26-0094

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.

COUNTY MANAGER’S ITEMSItem 26-0095

Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report

Health and Human ServicesItem 26-0096

Community Development

Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Community Development, 25RFP1347583B-EC, Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount not to exceed $1,002,791.54 with Meals on Wheels Atlanta Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to provide housing rehabilitation services including general program administration. The action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: April 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Health and Human ServicesItem 26-0097

Public Works

Request approval and adoption of revisions and updates to the Fulton County Standard Details, Specifications, and Pump Station Manual with regards to water and wastewater infrastructure. The proposed updates establish the new standard details, specifications, and guidelines that the development community will be required to follow. Effective upon BOC approval.

Health and Human ServicesItem 26-0098

Senior Services

Request approval of a recommended proposal - Senior Services, 25RFP1421145A-KM, Food Services Management in the amount not to exceed $669,600.00 with Nourish Food Services (Grayson, GA) to provide food service management services for the five senior multipurpose facilities and three training centers. Effective March 2, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with two renewal options.

COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMSItem 26-0063

Request approval of a Resolution affirming the protection of Constitutional Rights at Fulton County facilities and limiting ICE enforcement activities

(Arrington) (HELD ON 2/4/26)

COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMSItem 26-0099

Request approval of a Resolution to reallocate at least two percent of the fiscal year 2026 budget towards affordable housing, homelessness prevention programs, and wrap-around services

to direct the County Manager or his designee to propose a similar budget allocation in subsequent fiscal years; and for other purposes. (Ivory)

COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMSItem 26-0100

Request approval of a Resolution increasing the amount of the stipend paid to each member of the Fulton County Board of Equalization from $100.00 per day to $150.00 per day and for other purposes

(Pitts)

COMMISSIONERS' ACTION ITEMSItem 26-0101

Request approval of a Resolution to support affordable housing in partnership with Cosmopolitan AME Church, Good Place, and Collaborative Housing Solutions

by approving a grant from funds previously set aside to aid in the construction of a 70-unit new construction multifamily development in Vine City that includes 63 affordable units and 7 market rate units, and for other purposes. (Barrett)

Commissioners' Full Board AppointmentsItem 26-0102

FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

The Arts Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) residents of the county. Initially, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint two persons to serve on the council, one person to serve for a one-year term and one person to serve a two-year term. No term of any member shall extend beyond the term of the District Commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the Arts Council Board; thereafter, each year, each member of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint one member for a two-year term. Each member may continue to serve beyond his/her term until replaced. The Chairman of the Arts Council shall be appointed to a two-year term by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners. The Council shall elect a Vice-Chairman and a secretary from its membership. Term = 2 years Term below expires: 12/31/2026 Vacant (BOC - Chairperson) Chairman Pitts has nominated Melissa Adams for a Full Board appointment to serve as Chairperson to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.

COUNTY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMSItem 26-0103

External Affairs

Presentation: 2026 State Legislative Session Update.

Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentItem 26-0104

Select Fulton

Presentation: Annual Development Authority of Fulton County Governmental Accounting Standards Board, GASB 77.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem 26-0105

Executive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts)