Remarks by Chakira Johnson
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“Thank you. Second. Thank you. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve carries. Purchasing and contracting for the FAB committee. Item 2026-0839, RFP number 2025-048-RFP, financial advisor services. For use by the finance department to obtain financial advisory services in connection with various financing transactions and programs awarded to public resources advisory group amount not to exceed $1,167,000.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Second. Thank you so much. Please open machine for a vote. Motion to defer carries. Top of page 35, item 2026-1144, change order number two to contract number 2000521, upfitting of government-owned emergency response vehicles. for use by the Marshal's Office to outfit 10 new vehicles seeking increase in contract funds awarded to Dana Safety Supply, Inc., amount not to exceed $302,400.34. Thank you, Madam President and Officer.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Second. Thank you for your second. If you'll please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve carries. Middle of page 35, purchasing and contracting for the Ops Committee. I'm getting a substitute, thank you. Item 2026-0989, change order number two to contract number 13. 43032 software and ancillary services statewide contract for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology to obtain software licenses and technical support to cover all new and existing Microsoft products utilized by the county. Seeking increase in contract funds and terms through August 31st, 2029. Excuse me,…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Seconded by Commissioner Patrick. I am seeing no questions. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve. The substitute carries. Item 2026-1121, change order number one to contract number 1367915, light bulbs, fixtures, lamps, and ballasts for use by the Department of Facilities Management to obtain light bulbs, fixtures, lamps, and ballasts for upgrades under Health Center's project. Seeking increase in contract funds awarded to Summit Lighting Solutions amount not to exceed $1,111,100.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Top of page 36. Item 2026-1125, change order number 15, a contract number 1147259, elevator, escalator, and walkway maintenance and modernization services and related solutions for use by the Department of Facilities Management to obtain monthly preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and modernization of the county's elevators and associated equipment at Richardson Health Center and West DeKalb Mental Health Center Seeking increase in contract funds awarded to Cone Inc. Amount not to exceed $1,248,462.64. Move for action.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. If you'll hit your button. And is there a second?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Commissioner Terry, you have the floor.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Derry. Commissioner Davis-Johnson.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, ma'am. Please open the machine for the vote. That motion to approve carries. We are now purchasing and contracting for the PECS Committee. Item 2026-0802, change order number one to contract number 1347014, Geographical Information Systems Enterprise License Agreement, sole source. for use by the Department of GIS to obtain the use of proprietary software that allows the county the capability to create publicly accessible GIS apps, dashboards, maps to deploy software and is fully integrated into other departmental workflows and business systems, excuse me,…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Is the second standing is flashing on our screen.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. She was sure, but her button's not sure.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Well, let's just open the machine for the vote. It's not, it's frozen.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“There we go. Disco ball has stopped. Thank you, sir.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there a second? Second. Thank you. That is a good savings. I will note that the original item had it at $5 million and then the substitute at $3.28 million.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Please open the machine for the vote. Thank you. Motion to approve the substitute carries. Item 2026-0774, Change Order Number 3 to Contract Number 2000105, Technology, Product Solutions, and Related Services. are used by Fire Rescue to obtain dash cam equipment through the competitively let County Omnia contract for the purchase of dash cam equipment related accessories, licensing, and installation for emergency vehicles, seeking to add the Department of Watershed Management to the contract and increase the contract funds to purchase dash cam equipment. Related accessories, installation, and…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right, if you'll hit your button. Is there a second? Thank you, Commissioner Terry. It's your request to speak, Commissioner Patrick.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you Mr. PWI Chair. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve those items carries. Top of page 40. Item 2026-0949, Commission District 3, Super District 7, RFQ 2025-039-RFQ, Design Services for Michelle Obama Trail Extension from South River Trail to Flakes Mill Road for use by Public Works Transportation to obtain design services for North Fork Peachtree Creek Trail at Waldrop Road to Flakes Mill Road near Narvee Harris Elementary School, recommend award to the highest scoring proposer, Kimley Horne & Associates, Inc., amount not to exceed 4.1 million.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Hit your button one more time. Thank you, Commissioner Terry, for the second. Commissioner Masai, you have the floor.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“SPLOST $2.00. So we'll make sure that typo is corrected. And right now the motion is to defer, correct?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Any other questions, Commissioner Messiah?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Messiah. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Item 2026-1041, change order number five to contract number 1258-006, stormwater master plan, for use by Public Works, Rose, and Drainage to provide stormwater master planning services, seeking increase in contract funds, scope of services, and term through June 30th, 2028, awarded to Arcadis US, Inc., amount not to exceed $2,229,900.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Seconded by Commissioner Terry.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026