Remarks by Chakira Johnson
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“Commissioner Patrick, if you'll hit your button. Yes, thank you. And if there's a second. Thank you. Seeing no other questions, please open the machine for the vote. What was the motion? The motion was to approve.”
“Motion to approve the substitute carries. Now onto page 38. And we also have a substitute for this item. Item 2026-0951, request for qualifications 2025-038RFQ, design services for North Fork, Peachtree Creek Trail from Fisher Trail to Chamblee Tucker Road for use by Public Works Transportation to obtain design services for North Fork, Peachtree Creek Trail. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer, Thomas and Hutton Engineering Company. Amount not to exceed $1,085,164.93.”
“Thank you, Director Butler. Is there a second for this?”
“I did not. Yes, it does. I didn't read that part of the substitute, but it does say three and six on the substitute.”
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“Yes, sir. Item 2026-0986, renewal of contract numbers 2000, 0028, and 29, antifreeze for use by public works fleet management to attain antifreeze for various types of vehicles and equipment within the county. Exercise in second renewal option through September 30th, 2027 and seeking consent to assignment awarded to Napa Auto Parts and Taylor Enterprises Inc. to amount not to exceed $108,000. Move for action. Item 2026-0994 cooperative agreement, class four, eight chassis and calves with related equipment, accessories and services for use by public works fleet management to obtain two…”
“And you've requested a speed. Thank you, Commissioner Terry. You have the floor.”
“Thank you. And for this last agenda item that we just read, the 0994, Commissioner Terry, you had left the committee when we were working on that one. And Director Gordon missed the opportunity to celebrate that that is an electric tow truck.”
“You weren't even here when we got to the committee. Oh, man. I needed to bring that to everybody. All right.”
“All right. Thank you. Please open the machine for the vote. No, you're not test driving. Motion to approve those items carries. Page 40, everybody. Page 40. Oh, there's Director Gordon. Director Gordon, I was able to tell Commissioner Terry about your electric tow truck for you.”
“We got two items, people, two items. And you can tell them anything you want after the meeting. Item 2026-0901, eco addenda.”
“I was ahead of myself. Item 2026-0901, Eco Addendum, Green Space Restoration Cohort Stewardship Invasive Removal Training Program. Total donation value is $33,884. This is a PECS item.”
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“Second. Motion and a second to approve. Please open the machine for the vote. Couldn't hide my excitement, could I?”
“Motion to approve carries. Thank you, Commissioner. All right, everybody. That was our last item. It is 2.06 p.m. We are on recess until August 11th.”
“Second. Everybody's a favorite. Thank you.”