Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

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.

Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes

Proclamation recognizing "Atlanta Children's Day Shelter Appreciation Day." (Ivory) March 4, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Marius Antwan Moore Remembrance Day." (Arrington) March 4, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Media Girls Network Appreciation Day." (Arrington) March 7, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Reverend Dr. Gregory A. Sutton Appreciation Day." (Arrington) March 8, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Women's Empowerment Day." (Arrington) March 15, 2026 Proclamation recognizing "Reverend Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy Remembrance Day." (Arrington) March 15, 2026.

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 Sandra DeShields-Hightower (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman has nominated Sandra DeShields-Hightower for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2026.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION PROCESS CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL

The CDBG Allocation Process Citizen Review Panel shall consist of fourteen (14) citizens. Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members from his/her district for a two (2) year term, subject to ratification by the Board of Commissioners. Such term shall not extend beyond the term set for the Commissioner who made the appointment. Panel members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Term = 2 years Term below expired: 12/31/2025 Josette T. Bailey, PhD (Abdur-Rahman) Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman has nominated Josette T. Bailey, PhD for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2027.

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 Vacant (Barrett) Commissioner Barrett has nominated Michael Hopkins for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2027.

Adoption of the Second Regular Meeting Agenda

Ratification of Minutes

Second Regular Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2026 First Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, March 4, 2026

Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates

Proclamation recognizing “Vietnam War Veterans Appreciation Day.” (Ellis/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Public Works Appreciation Day.” (Ellis/BOC) Proclamation recognizing “National Council of Negro Women Appreciation Day.” (Arrington/Abdur-Rahman)

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.

MARTA Quarterly Briefing

Request approval of a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County expressing its intention to advance Phase Three of the Project Care Initiative and pursue the acquisition, construction, equipping, financing and completion of a new hospital facility in South Fulton County

Pursuant to the arrangements with the Grady Health System and the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority for the purpose of providing medical services and indigent care in Fulton County (The "New South Fulton Hospital Project"; authorizing the proper officers of Fulton County, Georgia to commence negotiations and take such other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to advance the New South Fulton Hospital Project; and for other purposes.

Presentation of the Fulton County Operational Report

Request approval of a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, Georgia Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Fulton County, Georgia General Fund Tax Anticipation Notes

Authorizing the Distribution and Use of a (a) Request for Bids and/or (b) Preliminary Official Statement and Notice of Sale, in each case relating to such Tax Anticipation Notes and the Solicitation of Offers for the purchase of the Notes and related matters.

Request approval of a Resolution to Equalize the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) among all pensioners

Providing those retirees who participated in pension plans without automatic adjustments with the same three percent (3%) COLA that is mandated by the formula provided in the 1982 and 1991 DB Plans and their amendments, effective April 1, 2026.

Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Information Technology, State of North Dakota #146 Strategic Assessments, Upgrade of the County's Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) application

With International Consulting Acquisition Corp. dba ISG Public Sector (Stamford, CT) in an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 to provide independent verification and validation services during the upgrade. Effective dates: April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

Request approval to extend an existing contract - Information Technology, 22ITBC1006B-PS, Fulton PC Refresh

In an amount not to exceed $2,368,000.00 with CDW Government LLC (Vernon Hills, IL) to provide enterprise business class desktop personal computers (PCs), laptops, monitors and docking stations, specialty computing devices to include iPads, iMacs, MS Surface Pros and supporting peripherals for an additional 9 month period in order to provide additional time to create a new solicitation. Effective Dates: April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

Request approval of a Resolution to promote Public Education regarding how to obtain voter identification; and for other purposes.

(Thorne) (HELD ON 3/4/26)

Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners directing the County Manager to procure a third-party independent contractor to complete a comprehensive audit of the Fulton County budget for 2026; and for other purposes.

(Ivory) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 3/4/26)

Request approval of an urging Resolution urging the Georgia General Assembly not to enact legislation eliminating property taxes as a source of local government revenue; and for other purposes.

(Ivory) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 3/4/26)

Request approval of a Resolution to support the growth and long-term sustainability of local, independent small businesses as they expand and create jobs in south downtown

To ensure that local small businesses are included in the economic opportunities provided by the 2026 World Cup, and for other purposes. (Barrett)

Request approval of a Resolution to appropriate nine hundred seventy-five thousand dollars and zero cents ($975,000.00) to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

To support services provided to survivors of intimate partner abuse and their families; and for other purposes. (Abdur-Rahman)

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