Remarks by Chakira Johnson
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“Continue, please. You do have the floor.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Longspear. Commissioner Bolton.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Bolton. I see no further requests to speak. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion carries. We are now middle of page 7. This is purchasing and contracting items for the FAB committee. Item 2026-1195, change order number 1 to contract number 2000413, augmented procurement staffing services for use by purchasing and contracting to obtain augmented procurement staff seeking increase in contract funds and ratification of consent to assignment of contract to National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Incorporated, effective July 1st, 2026, awarded to National…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Second. If you'll hit your buttons, please. There we go. All right. Thank you. I see no request to speak. Thank you. Motion carries. We are now purchasing and contracting for the Ops Committee, top of page 8, item 2026-1167, cooperative agreement, technology solutions, products, and services for use by the Department of Innovation and Technology to obtain three years of managed security, monitoring services, for the county's network infrastructure awarded to MGT Impact Solutions LLC amount not to exceed $1,755,900. Move for action. Yes, ma'am. Item 2026-1172, Cooperative Agreement, Technology…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Second. We have a motion and a second. No requests to speak. Please open machine. A motion to approve carries. Thank you. We're now bottom of page 8 under Purchasing and Contracting for the PECS Committee. Item 2026-0915, Cooperative Agreement, Open Air Structures with Related Equipment and Services, Fees by Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs, Subtain a Viewing Platform Pavilion, Awarded to RomTech, Inc., Amount Not Deceived, $178,450.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Long-Spears. Seeing no request to speak, please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Top of page 9, item 2026-1058. Invitation number 2026-042 ITB nuisance abatement and remediation services for use by the Department of Co compliance and enforcement to obtain services to reduce blight in the county, including abatement of vacant and abandoned properties. Recommended award to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidders, Cascade Services, Inc. and Executive Realty Solutions, Inc. amount not to exceed…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Second. Thank you, Commissioner Long-Spears. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Middle top of page nine, purchasing and contracting for the PWI committee. Item 2026-0767, change order number three to contract number 1281318. And change order number six to contract number 1281319, sidewalks and roadways. for use by public works, transportation, roads, and drainage, and recreation, parks, and cultural affairs to obtain construction services to improve sidewalks, drainage, roads, bike lanes, multi-use trails, and curb and shoulders, seeking increase in…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Item 2026-0939, Renewal of Contract Number 2000420, Curb Bumping and Street Sweeping for Use by Public Works Solid Waste Management and Beautification To obtain curb bumping and street sweeping services throughout the county, exercising first renewal option through August 31, 2027, awards of paid co-services, LLC, amount not to exceed $120,000.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Motion to approve carries. There is now just a substitute for the next item. We're on top of page 10. Item 2026-1010. Change order number three to contract number 2000167, CNG Fueling Station Maintenance and Repairs, for use by Public Works Solid Waste Management to obtain routine and on-call repair and maintenance services to the compressed natural gas fueling stations throughout the county seeking increase in contract funds and term through November 30th, 2027, awarded to Atlanta Gas Light Company, amount not to exceed $200,000.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Seconded by Commissioner Terry. You have requested to speak, sir. You have four.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Motion to approve carries. Item 2026-1066, Commission District 3 Super District 7 Request for Qualifications 2025-113, RFQ Design Services for Flat Shoals Parkway. SR 155, sidewalk from Columbia Drive to Wesley Chapel Road, PI number 0019622, for use by public works transportation to obtain design services for the addition of 2.1 miles of new sidewalks on both sides of Flat Shoals Parkway to create continuous sidewalks. meet current ADA standards and installation of a protected pedestrian crossing. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer at Ken's Realist USA Inc. Amount not to exceed…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Commissioner Terry has seconded. Thank you. Seeing no request to speak, please open the machine for a vote. Motion to defer carries. Top of page 11, item 2026-1114, Commission District 5, invitation number 2026-058, application of herbicides at Pole Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant for use by Department of Watershed Management to obtain herbicide and application services at the Pole Bridge Water Treatment Plant. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders, Optera Solutions, Inc. and Pearlway Turf, Inc. Total amount not to exceed $300,000.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes, sir. Item 2026-1117. Cooperative agreement grounds maintenance equipment and related attachments for use by public works fleet management to be used by beautification to obtain six Kabuta mowers with attachments awarded to Kabuta Tractor Corp. Care of Lashley Tractor Sales amount not to exceed $169,375.50. Move for action. yes sir item 2026-1153 change order number two to contract number one three eight one one zero nine design build services for snap finger advanced wastewater treatment facility expansion phase 3b project for use by the department watershed management to obtain design…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Commissioner Terry has seconded and requested to speak. You have the floor.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Terry. Commissioner Bolton.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, ma'am. All right. No other requests to speak. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve those items carries. We're now on top of page 12. Item 2026-1165, invitation number 2026-004, Asphalt to Concrete Pavement Repair for Use by Departments of Watershed Management, Recreation, Parks, Cultural Affairs, and Facilities Management, and Public Works Road and Drainage. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. ANS Paving Inc. and Auto Code Development Inc. Total amount not to exceed $15,850,000.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Patrick. Commissioner Terry has seconded. Please open the sheet for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Item 2026-1168, change order number one to contract number 2000222, roadway bulk deicing for use by Puppet Works Roads and Drainage, which consists of the purchase of deicing materials to make the sand-salt mixture used to maintain the county's roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks. Seeking an increase in contract funds awarded to FM Shelton Inc amount not to exceed $100,000. Move for action. Yes, sir. Item 2026-1174, Kahua Project Management Information System…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Second. You drew a button, Commissioner Wong-Spears. Thank you so much. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Under Watershed Management, item 2026-1173, Commission District 1, Super District 6, water utility installation for upcoming city of Dunwoody project cost to the county not to exceed $2,894,225. Motion to approve. Thank you. Seconded by Commissioner Terry. Seeing no request to speak, please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve carries. Item 2026-1183, All Commission Districts United States Geological Survey Five-Year Agreement.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there a second, please? Thank you. And before we vote, if I remember, Mr. Chair, on this item, there is a dollar amount over the $3 million for the county.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“If we could get the dollar amount in the title, that would be helpful. Thank you. Thank you. All right. If we'll open the scheme for the vote. Motion to defer carries. And we are now on top of page 14. Items for decision by the board under Board of Commissioners, item 2026-1234, all commission districts to amend previously adopted agenda item 2025-0240 with an updated resolution to establish independent CIP monitor roles and responsibilities.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Seconded by Commissioner Terry. And that was motion to approve?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay. You hit your button to request to speak.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. And go ahead, Commissioner Terry.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026