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BOC work session set for Tuesday

News September 19, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming to address the following agenda:

(1) Presentation of 2023 Employee Health & Wellness Programs – Director, Department of Employment Services
(2) Board consideration and adoption of Health Insurance Programs as previously presented, including the adoption of the 2023 Contribution Rates for County sponsored Insurance Plans with authorization for the Director of Employment Services in conjunction with Benefits Brokers to move forward with implementation – Director, Department of Employment Services
(3) Board consideration and approval of an Agreement between Forsyth County and Farmers Property & Casualty Insurance Company to provide for Group Select Property & Automobile Insurance to eligible County employees with authorization for
the County Manager to execute documents in furtherance of the same – Director, Department of Employment Services
(4) Board consideration and approval of an Agreement between Forsyth County and Impact Interactive for Dependent Audit Services for the 2023 Health Insurance Coverage Period with authorization for the County Manager to execute documents in
furtherance of the same – Director, Department of Employment Services
(5) Board consideration of changes to Civil Service Handbook Policy 3 – Probationary & Regular Status to provide for retention of regular status in original position for promoted employees – Director, Department of Employment Services
(6) Board consideration and authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a contract with RSAT provider, The Insight Program, with permission for the Chair to sign associated documents. Staff requests this Item be considered on a “Time Sensitive”
basis – Grant Coordinator, Sheriff’s Office
(7) Board consideration and approval to declare list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly – Director, Department of Procurement
(8) Board consideration and authorization for staff to apply for the Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Diversion Grant in the not to exceed amount of $100,000.00 with no required match. Funding from said Grant will be used to purchase a plastic compactor and bins to clean-up the County’s Plastic Stream at the three recycling
centers – Grant Administrator, Department of Finance
(9) Board consideration and approval of an Amendment to Project Agreement regarding the 1978 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Bennett Park. Staff requests
this Item be considered on a “Time Sensitive” basis – Director, Department of Parks and Recreation
(10) Board consideration and approval of a Professional Services Agreement between Forsyth County and A. Bill Powell for engineering-related services on a temporary as needed basis for the Department of Engineering. Staff requests this Item be
considered on a “Time Sensitive” basis – Director, Department of Engineering
(11) Board consideration and approval of a Contract Item Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Forsyth County to include waterline relocations within the contract for a
Roundabout to be constructed at SR 9 at Bannister Road (Project PI 0015591) – Director, Department of Water and Sewer
(12) Board consideration and approval to award RFQ 22-76-3340 for Geotechnical Services for Church Road and Martin Road Gravity Sewer for the Department of Water and Sewer. Staff Recommendation: award to NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC in the amount of $28,495.00 with authorization for the County Manager to execute documents in furtherance of the same; funding source is ARPA Funds – Director, Department of Water and Sewer
(13) Board consideration and approval of a Task Order with Precision Planning Inc. for utility relocation engineering design and construction support services for the GDOT Intersection Improvement Project at SR 9 at CR 184/Jewell Bennett Road. Staff Recommendation: approve Task Order in the not to exceed amount of $66,960.00. Staff requests this Item be considered on a “Time Sensitive” basis -Director, Department of Water and Sewer
(14) Board consideration and approval to award Bid 22-64-1514 to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of Fire Stations #9 and #15 with authorization for the County Manager to execute documents in furtherance of the same. Staff Recommendation: award to Kevin Price Construction in the amount of $13,899,142.00; 2022 Capital Projects Budget and SPLOST – Director, Department of Capital Projects
(15) Board consideration and approval of a Task Order with NOVA Engineering and Environmental for construction materials testing and inspection services for the construction of Fire Stations #9 and #15. Staff Recommendation: approve Task
Order in the amount of $68,137.00 with an owner directed contingency of fifteen percent (15%); 2022 Capital Projects Budget – Director, Department of Capital Projects
(16) Board consideration and approval of Task Order No. 3 with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc. regarding the Roadway Connectivity/Pedestrian Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services As-Needed Services Agreement (dated
May 18, 2022, PEW08, GDOT PI No. 0004634) in the amount of $58,316.00 to perform a constructability review for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project. Staff Recommendation: approve Task Order No. 3 with authorization for the County Manager to execute documents in furtherance of the same – Director, Department of
Capital Projects
(17) Board consideration and approval regarding the rebranding of Dial-A-Ride to “Access Forsyth” – Director, Department of Public Transportation
(18) Board consideration and approval of the 2021 Impact Fee Annual Update with authorization to advertise for a Public Hearing to occur on October 6, 2022. Staff requests this Item be considered on a “Time Sensitive” basis – Chief Financial Officer
(19) Board consideration and possible direction regarding a County-Initiated Amendment to zoning conditions on ZA3837 – Parcels 211-080, 211-081, 211-082, 211-083, 211-
084, 211-085, 211-086, 211-087, 211-088, 211-089, 211-090, 211-091, 211-092,
211-093, 211-094, 211-095, 211-096, 211-097, 211-098, 211-099, 211-100, 211-101,
211-102, 211-103, 211-104, 211-105, 211-017, 211-078, and 212-008 – District 4 – Mills / Levent
(20) Board discussion and possible direction regarding amendments to Coal Mountain Overlay signage within the Unified Development Code – Mills / Levent
(21) Board consideration of a County-Initiated variance to reduce the landscape strip abutting Bottoms Road from 25 ft. to 0 ft. (Table 14.2) – Parcel 235-218 – District 4 – Mills / Levent
(22) Board consideration of proposed modifications to the Unified Development Code to allow a personal service establishment in the M1 zoning district – Levent / Mills
(23) Board discussion and possible direction regarding a possible moratorium on enforcement of the fencing prohibition in conservation subdivisions – County Attorney
(24) Board consideration and approval of an Easement across Central Park property (Parcel 193-034) in favor of the City of Cumming for the installation of a sewer line – County Attorney
(25) Board consideration of proposed modifications to the UDC based upon the recent changes to the Zoning Procedures Law – County Attorney (Postponed from the August 23, 2022 and September 6, 2022 Agendas)
(26) Board consideration and approval of the Utility Accommodation Ordinance with authorization for staff to proceed with the Public Hearing process. Staff requests this Item be considered on a “Time Sensitive” basis – County Attorney
(27) Board consideration of a Conflict Waiver to authorize Jarrard & Davis, LLP to represent Forsyth, Cherokee, and Milton in preparing an Intergovernmental Agreement to allow Forsyth County to provide water/sewer utility services to a Toll
Bros. development located within Milton/Fulton and Cherokee – County Attorney

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

Forsyth County will apply for $19.1 million grant for drinking water projects

News September 8, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners agreed to apply for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,100,000 during Tuesday’s work session. The County will provide a match in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,820,000.

The funding is made available through a Grant provided by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget for Drinking Water Projects to Support Increased Population.

The Board also approved

The addition of a Health and Wellness Coordinator position Grade 15 for the remainder of 2022 at a cost not to exceed $30,000, including salary, benefits and non-capitol items;
A resolution to allow the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grant in the amount of $2,380 with no County match;
The award of bid 22-78-3150 to provide all materials,
equipment, and labor for the Structural Steel Painting for Majors Bridge over Big
Creek and Burnt Bridge over Settingdown Creek to S & D Industrial Painting, Inc. in the amount of $196,400;
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Forsyth County to include water and sewer infrastructure relocations within the contract of the roadway improvements planned for the GA 400 Express Lanes (GDOT Project No. 0001757);
Approval of a Sewer Reservation Agreement with Marloy, Inc. for 675 gallons per day (gpd) of Sewer Capacity with authorization for the Department of Water and Sewer to purchase said Capacity from the City of Cumming;
The award of RFP 21-114-3340 for the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility Phase II Expansion for the Department of Water and Sewer in the amount of $18,873,000;
Approval of Task Order 22-03 with ESG Engineering, Inc. regarding Construction Management Services for the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility 7.5 MGD Expansion Project in the not to exceed amount of $1,175,590;
Approval of Change Order 1 to PO20210926 with NOVA Engineering and Environmental LLC in the amount of $24,648.75 for additional Testing and Inspection Services for Lanierland Park Phase 2;
Approval of Change Order 2 to PO20192666 with Lose Design in the amount of $23,750 for design changes made to the Sharon Springsn Park Tag Office and to combine the Park and Tag Office Bid Documents into one solicitation;
Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the original Project Framework Agreement by and between Forsyth County and the Georgia Department of Transportation regarding the SR 400 @ McGinnis Ferry Rd;
Approval of Task Order No. 2 to the Project Management Roadway Connectivity and Pedestrian Services As-Needed Services Agreement with Atlas Technical
Consultants, LLC in the amount of $77,200.00 to perform a Constructability Review
for the Post Road Widening Project from SR 9 to Kelly Mill Road;
Approval of Task Order No. 4 to the Old Atlanta Road Widening Phases 4 & 5 Roadway and Connectivity/Pedestrian Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services As-Needed Services Agreement with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc. in the amount
of $3,287,347.25 for Project Support and Construction Engineering Services for 24-
months;
The return of a Board generated rezoning for ZA3952, Yousef Emtairah to the Planning Commission;
Amendments to the Unified Development Code related to the MPD requirements to Haw Creek Community Node within Chapter 20B;
Modification(s) to the Forsyth County Sign Ordinance and Unified Development Code regarding Electronic Message Boards and Window Signs for certain commercial purposes;
Return of a County-Initiated variance to reduce the minimum required paved surface for the display of used vehicles from 1 acre to 0 acres to the Planning Commission for a public hearing;
Approval of the Eagle Point Letter of Concurrence with authorization for the Chair to sign – Assistant County Manager;
Approval of a Resolution to increase the size of the local DFACS Advisory Board from five to seven members and to appoint two members;
(20) Board consideration of proposed modifications to the UDC based upon the recent
changes to the Zoning Procedures Law – County Attorney;
Approval of a Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Forsyth County and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC pertaining to a lease of Forsyth County property at 3682 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, Georgia.

Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

County approves sewer rate to be charged to the City of Cumming

News August 26, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners set a sewer capacity rate of $33 a gallon plus a 10 percent surcharge for developments in the County’s service area that flow to the City of Cumming’s plant for treatment during Tuesday’s work session.

County Water and Sewer Director Barry Lucas, said, “Staff recommendation is to set the rate at the prevailing rate charged by the City to the County plus a 10 percent surcharge.”

Lucas noted that the County has other areas that flow to the City for treatment and he recommended setting a consistent rate regardless of the area.

The Board also approved:

The Sheriff’s request to apply to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council FY 23 Juvenile Prevention and
Intervention Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 with no match required.;
Staff to proceed with advertisement and the
Public Hearing process regarding a proposed abandonment of a portion of Sandy Court as requested by CRC 100, LLC, a Georgia Limited liability company, to
facilitate commercial development on Sandy Court, south of the northern intersection of Sandy Court and Crossroads Road;
A Sludge Disposal Agreement with GFL Environmental at a
rate of $74.95 per ton;
Invoice, INV-011460, from Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in the amount of $120,817.98 for additional work related to the relocation of water/sewer infrastructure as part of the Bethelview
Road Widening project;
The awarding of Bid 22-68-3320 for the rehabilitation and
lining of eight (8) manholes along Champions Run Sewer Outfall to Vortex Services, LLC in the amount of $105,748.50;
An amendment to Ordinance 133, to remove Node 5 from the
ARPA Sewer Node Ordinance
An Amendment with Atlas Technical Consultants in the amount of $69,571.04 for the SPLOST Program Management Purchase Order;
Change Order #12 with Vertical Earth (Contract Number 1202000030) in the amount of $60,237.25 for the SR 369/400 Interchange Project, which is currently under contract.
Approval of Supplemental Agreement #2 with Atlas
Technical Consultants in the amount of $131,236.00 for out-of-scope design services for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project (PEW08);
Supplemental Agreement #4 with Atlas Technical Consultants in the amount of $338,588.00 for design revisions and design support during construction services for the McGinnis Ferry Interchange Project (GI400);
Supplemental Agreement #3 with Atlas Technical Consultants in the amount of $221,870.00 for design support during
construction services for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project (PEW08);
Task Order 1 with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC in the amount of $82,020.00 for project support for the SR 9 at Jewell Bennett Road Intersection Improvements during design for sixteen-months or until Notice to
Proceed.
Task Order 1 with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $132,304.00 for project support and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the Shiloh Road at Shiloh Road East Roundabout for eight-months or until project final completion upon Notice to Proceed;
Task order 2 with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $132,304.00 for project support and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for six-months or until project final completion upon Notice to Proceed.

Barry Lucas Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

BOC will hold work session Tuesday

News August 22, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –Forsyth County Commissioner will discuss and consider approval of a sewer capacity rate for developments in the County’s service area that flow to the City of Cumming’s plant for treatment when the Board meets in a work session Tuesday (Aug. 23) at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

Staff has recommended setting the rate as the prevailing rate charged by the City to the County at time of purchase plus a ten-percent (10%) surcharge.

Additional items to be considered Tuesday, include:

Authorization for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to apply
to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council FY 23 Juvenile Prevention and Intervention Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 with no match required.
Authorization for staff to proceed with advertisement and the Public Hearing process regarding a proposed abandonment of a portion of Sandy Court as requested by CRC 100, LLC, a Georgia Limited liability company, to facilitate commercial development on Sandy Court, south of the northern intersection of Sandy Court and Crossroads Road;
Approval of a Sludge Disposal Agreement with GFL Environmental at a rate of $74.95 per ton;
Approval of an Invoice, INV-011460, from Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in the amount of $120,817.98 for additional work related to the relocation of water/sewer infrastructure as part of the Bethelview Road Widening project (Castleberry Rd. to SR 20);
Approval to award Bid 22-68-3320 for the rehabilitation and lining of eight (8) manholes along Champions Run Sewer Outfall to Vortex Services, LLC in the amount of $105,748.50;
An amendment to Ordinance 133, to remove Node 5 from the ARPA Sewer Node Ordinance;
Approval of an Amendment with Atlas Technical Consultants in the amount of $69,571.04 for the SPLOST Program Management Purchase Order;
Approval of Change Order #12 with Vertical Earth (Contract
Number 1202000030) in the amount of $60,237.25 for the SR 369/400 Interchange Project, which is currently under contract;
Approval of Supplemental Agreement #2 with Atlas
Technical Consultants in the amount of $131,236 for out-of-scope design services for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project (PEW08).;
Approval of Supplemental Agreement #4 with Atlas Technical Consultants in the amount of $338,588 for design revisions and design support during construction services for the McGinnis Ferry Interchange Project;
Approval of Supplemental Agreement #3 with Atlas Technical Consultants in the amount of $221,870 for design support during construction services for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project;
Approval of Task Order 1 with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC in the amount of $82,020 for project support for the SR 9 at Jewell Bennett Road Intersection Improvements during design for sixteen-months or until Notice to proceed;
Approval of Task Order 1 with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $132,304 for project support and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the Shiloh Road at Shiloh Road East Roundabout for eight-months or until project final completion upon Notice to Proceed;
Approval of Task Order 2 with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $132,304 for project support and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for six-months or until project final completion;
Proposed modifications to the UDC based upon the recent changes to the Zoning Procedures Law.

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

City/County local option sales tax negotiations on BOC agenda

Featured Stories August 9, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County Commissioners have a full slate of 23 agenda items to consider when they meet in a work session today (Aug. 9) in the Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

Commissioners will discuss renewal of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) and the negotiation of the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Cumming.

The two governments must come to an agreement on the distribution of funds generated by the local option sales tax (LOST) by Sept. 1 or they will have to submit to non-binding agreement or mediation. Commissioner Laura Semanson has represented the county in those negotiations.

The Board will also consider a budget second amendment to the services agreement with Common Courtesy, Inc. that will more than double the cost of the original not-to-exceed contract from $140,000.00 to $290,000.00.

Additional items to be discussed include:

Authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to accept the award of
the BJA FY 22 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding in the amount of $235,000 with no required match;
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for contractors
to provide treatment services, substance screening, and 4th Amendment waiver;
Approval of a Sub-Grant Agreement with the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the award of FTA 5311 Operating Grant Funds in the amount of $170,671.00 with a 50/50 required match;
Authorization to apply for the State of Georgia FY2023 Local
Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) for an amount not to exceed $2,739,311.67 with a required match of up to $1,173,990.60;
Approval to award Bid 22-47-1514 to provide all labor,
materials, and equipment for the renovation of the Central Park Recreation Center to Cooper & Company General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $7,400,000;
Approval of the purchase of 518 Stream Buffer Mitigation
Credits in the amount of $95,830.00 from Three Creeks Mitigation Bank, LLC for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project (PEW08 – widening portion only);
Acceptance of the FY22 BJA Byrne Discretionary
Community Project Grant in the amount of $90,000 with no required match;
Authorization to implement a 4% Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA) for FY 2022, as of September 26, 2022, for specific positions identified to receive a Market Salary Adjustment in FY 2023 in the following Departments: Sheriff’s
Office; Fire; and, E-911 in the not to exceed amount of $827,750.00;
Authorization to amend Revenues and Expenses on behalf
of the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $51,000;
(11) A Board generated rezoning for ZA3952, Yousef Emtairah. In accordance with UDC 8-5.5(I), if an application for a
Land Disturbance Permit has not been submitted within 18 months of zoning approval, the Board may consider rezoning to a constitutional zoning designation;
Modification(s) to the Forsyth County Sign Ordinance and Unified Development Code regarding Electronic Message Boards and Window Signs for certain commercial purposes – Planning;
Amendments to the Unified Development Code related to Variances to Parking Surfacing within Chapters 8 and 17;
Correction, realignment, modification, and clarification to the boundaries and site plan of the Coal Mountain Town Center;
Amendments to the Unified
Development Code related to the Coal Mountain Overlay within Chapter 21, to include amendments that would incorporate the Coal Mountain Town Center Design
Standards into the existing Overlay;
A County-Initiated Amendment to Zoning Conditions for ZA2548 tax map/parcel 237-002;
Ratification/approval of the ARC LCI McFarland Feasibility Study Contract, that was the product of RFP 21-179-3130, where the Board awarded the RFP to KimleyHorn on February 17, 2022;
Approval to add an Indigent Defense Director position for the
remainder of FY 2022, as of September 26, 2022, in the amount of $37,700.00;
Approval of proposed amendments to the Procurement
Policies and Procedures dated April 28, 2015;
Approval of an agreement for sale of realty between
Forsyth County (Buyer) and James D. Irvin (Seller) for Parcels 159-018 and 180-069 in the amount of $627,500.00;
Approval of a Conflict Waiver for Jarrard & Davis, LLP to
represent the County and Dhawani Associates, LLC regarding Agreements from the preparation of the initial sale agreement documents through the closing of certain land acquisitions;
A proclamation declaring August 7, 2022 through August 13,2022 as Health Center Week in Forsyth County.

Commissioner Laura Semanson Forsyth County Board of Commissioners local option sales tax Work Session

BOC to review 2021 financial report Tuesday

News July 11, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The accounting firm of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC will present the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Board of Commissioners will consider a series of budget resolutions regarding the 2021 budget during a work session Tuesday, July 12.

Resolutions to be considered include the transfer of available funds from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund with approval of an additional one-time transfer based on the General Fund’s Unassigned Fund Balance in the December 31, 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Other items to be considered include:

A Budget Resolution to rebudget encumbered and carryover items from 2021;
A Budget Resolution for the final Budget Amendment to close the 2021 Fiscal Year
A revised Forsyth County Policy and Procedures regarding Pauper Burials;
A presentation regarding an action plan to make the Polo Fields property sufficient for
public use;
Approval of a Development Agreement between Forsyth County, Frances Janette Robinson, and Joyce Croy;
Approval of a Change Order with New World Restoration LLC in the amount of $15,330.00 for drywall repairs at Sexton Hall and Public Safety;
Approval to award Bid 22-53-3150 to provide all materials, equipment, and labor for the resurfacing of 51.48 miles of roads to Blount Construction in the amount of $8,061,997;
Approval of a Sewer Reservation Agreement with Cheer Investments, Inc. for 1,178 gallons per day (gpd) of Sewer Capacity with authorization for the Department of Water and Sewer to purchase said Capacity from the City of Cumming;
Approval of a Sole Source Purchase from Aerzen USA Corporation for a Bioreactor Blower in the amount of $208,253.00 for the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility Phase II Expansion for the Department of Water and Sewer; Water and Sewer;
Approval of a Sole Source Purchase from SUEZ Treatment Solutions, Inc. for a Membrane Treatment System in the amount of $2,978,000.00 for the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility Phase II Expansion for the Department of Water and Sewer;
Approval of a Sole Source Purchase from Trojan Technologies for a UV Disinfection Unit in the amount of $290,600 for the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility Phase II Expansion for the Department of Water and Sewer;
Approval of a Change Order with G.P.’s Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $548,902.50 regarding the Ronald Reagan Boulevard Project for the addition and revision of erosion control BMP’s;
Amendments to the Unified Development Code related to the Comprehensive Plan Update within Chapter 12
A County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an open storage yard at Highland Ridge 3 – Parcel 018-216;
Approval to enter into a Master Consulting Agreement with Solutionbuilt Inc. for professional services for the design and implementation of a mobile platform for county employees;
Authorization for the Chair to execute a Right-of-Way Permit issued by the United States Department of the Interior to authorize the continued location and insertion of the Shakerag underground pipe and outfall structure.

comprehensive financial report Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Mauldin & Jenkins Work Session

Commissioners will discuss tentative FY 2022 millage rate at today’s work session

News June 21, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Tentative adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 millage rates will be among the items considered when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session today at 2 pm in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

Other items to be considered include:

The continued use of remote viewing/participation options (i.e., Zoom) at Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals and other County affiliated entity meetings;
Potential renegotiation of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) negotiations with the City of Cumming, and authority to send the notice to the City of Cumming;
A County-Initiated applications onParcels 112-004 and 112-008 for the proposed Winner’s Circle Project;
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on Parcels 107-018 and 107-027 for operation of a hotel with around the clock business;
Authorization to renew the 2022-2023 annual Insurance Coverage with ACCG-IRMA in the amount of $1,087,690; policy effective July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023
The Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan with authorization to submit to the Atlanta Transit Link;
Approval of the Sub-Grant Agreement between the Atlanta Transit Link and Forsyth County for access to Federal Transportation Administration 5307 grant funds in an amount not to exceed $645,000 for calendar year 2022 with approval of a Budget Resolution;
The list of items as surplus with authA t to dispose of accordingly;
Approval to award Bid 22-28-3300 for Easement Clearing to Atlanta Premier Tree Solutions and Casey Tree Experts in the not to exceed amount of $200,000;
A Special Services Agreement with JAL Ice Vending LLC to sell ice and water at Shady Grove Campground;
Approval of the Department of Community Affairs Annual Report of Local Government Finances (RLGF).;
(10) Board consideration and approval with authorization for the Chair to sign the
Certification of 2021 911 Expenditures. Staff requests this Item be considered on a
“Time Sensitive” basis – Chief Financial Officer
(11) Board consideration and approval for the Chair to sign a Letter to the Emergency
Rental Assistance Program from the U.S. department of Treasury. Staff requests this
Item be considered on a “Time Sensitive” basis – Chief Financial Officer
A County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a telecommunication tower, Parcel 025-003;
Parking Surface Requirements;
A resolution authorizing the use/acceptance of electronic signatures and otherwise authorizing staff to implement policies implementing same
(O.C.G.A. 10-12-18)[
Approval of a Quitclaim Deed of Partial Release for the purpose of abandoning a portion of a Sewer Easement near Majors Road that is no longer needed;
A Conflict Waiver authorizing J&D to work on behalf of Alpharetta and Forsyth County regarding McGinnis Ferry condemnations and road-widening project;
A resolution authorizing the use of change order to allow the resurfacing of Sharon Springs Field #10, and declaring the circumstances for such change order as an emergency to facilitate the provision of an essential government service.

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners FY 2022 millage rate Work Session

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to accept more than $290,000 in grants today

News June 7, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The acceptance of grants totaling more than $290,000 and the awarding of contracts for various county services will dominate the agenda when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session today (June 7) at 2 pm in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

The Board will consider:

The acceptance of CACJ Grant awards for Accountability Courts: Drug Court $232,050.00 with a county match of $31,643.00; DUI Court $100,064.00 with County match of $13,645.00; and, CARE Program $123,598.00 with County match of $16,854.00;
Approval of the Legacy Link FY 2022 Grant Addendum 1. Said Addendum increases funds by $150,041.00 in the categories of Nutrition Site Operation; Home Delivered Meals; and, Cares Act Material Aid and has a cash match increase of $1,873.00;
Approval of the Legacy Link FY 2022 Grant Addendum 2. Said Addendum increases funds by $1,926.00 for the Home Delivered Meals Program and has a cash match increase of $387.00; award total is $593,393.00.;
Approval of the Legacy Link FY 2023 Annual Contract to be effective on July 1, 2022. Said Contract provides $453,043.00 in the categories of Nutrition Site Operations; Congregate Meals; Home Delivered Meals; Respite/Memory Support Care; and, Wellness Services and has cash match increase of $112,190.00;
Authorization for the Department of Senior Services to apply to join the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Aging and Independence Services Division;
Approval of an Integrated Supply Agreement between Genuine Parts Company (d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts) and Forsyth County authorizing the Department of Fleet Services to be an in-house auto parts provider with authorization for the Chairman to execute documents in furtherance of the same;
(7) Approval to award Bid 22-44-5211 for the Chattahoochee Pointe Lower Boardwalk Construction for the Department of Parks and Recreationn t0 Steele & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $371,800.00 with authorization for the County Manager to execute documents in furtherance of same;
Approval to award Bid 22-048-5211 to Surface Masters, Inc. for Resurfacing and Restriping at Midway Park in the amount of $68,835;
Approval to award bid for Manhole Riser Assemblies Delta Municipal Supply in the amount of $89,434. to adjust sewer manholes to grade for the 2022 County Road Resurfacing Projects;
Approval of the purchase of 7,577 stream mitigation credits in the amount of $1,250,205.00 to Three Creeks Mitigation Bank, LLC for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project, PEW08 (widening portion only);
Possible direction regarding a Board generated rezoning for ZA3952, Yousef Emtairah. In accordance with UDC 8-5.5(I), if an application for a Land Disturbance Permit has not been submitted within 18 months of zoning approval, the Board may consider rezoning to a constitutional zoning designation;
Possible direction regarding the draft 2021 Impact Fee Annual Update with authorization to advertise for a Public Hearing to occur on July 7, 2022

County Administration Building Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board of Commissioners will take a time out on Election Day for work session

News May 24, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It will be business as usutl when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session today (ELECTION DAY) at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

The agenda items to be considered include:

Approval of the Ten Year Solid Waste Plan – Manager of Environmental Programs, Department of Recycling and Solid Waste
Approval of a Subgrant Agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to procure services for the Forsyth County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update with authorization for the Chairman to sign and with approval of a Budget Resolution; total cost of the Project is $625,000.00 ($500,000.00 in Federal Funding with $125,000.00 Local Match (budgeted).
The Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Grant with authorization for the Chairman to sign to receive the approved funding in the amount of $750,000.00 for the Coal Mountain Connector Project from the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) and with approval of a Budget Resolution
Approval to award RFP 22-005-1620 for Mailroom and Copy Services for the Department of Public Facilities to More Business Solutions in the not to exceed amount of $119,039.50;
Approval to purchase thirty-two (32) RPZ Boxes with associated Backflow Preventers and Hoses for the Cross Connection Control team as a Sole Source Purchase through Delta Municipal Supply in the amount of $101,152
Approval to purchase Lift Station Odor Control Chemicals from Evoqua Water Technologies and Southern Environmental Systems from Evoqua Water Systems in the not to exceed amount of $195,202.00 and from Southern Environmental Systems in the not to exceed amount of $168,594.00 (total amount is $363,796.00)
Ratification of an Emergency Construction Work Order with Lanier Contracting Company in the not to exceed amount of $210,086.00 for replacement of five (5) 24-inch valves at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant
Approval of an Indefinite Quantities Construction Work Order with Lanier Contracting Company for Capacity Sharing Improvements at the Antioch Water Treatment Plantin the not to exceed amount of $897,748
Approval of an Indefinite Quantities Construction Work Order with Lanier Contracting Company for Chemical Carrier Pipe Installation at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant in a not to exceed amount of $329,735
Approval to award Bid 22-009-3150 to DAF Concrete Inc. provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of the Brannon Road Sidewalk
(11) Board consideration and approval of Change Order 3 with NOVA Engineering and Environmental for Construction and Special Inspection Testing of the Juvenile Justice Center. Staff Recommendation: approve the in the amount of $8,125.00 (this cost is within the Project Budget of $90,000.00 for inspections); Capital Budget Juvenile Justice Center – Director, Department of Capital Projects
Approval of Task Order 22-01 with ESG Engineering, Inc. regarding Owner Advisor Services for the Fowler Wastewater Reclamation Facility Return Flow to Lake Lanier Project in the not to exceed amount of $1,016,160.00 – Director, Department of Capital Projects
Approval of the purchase of 3.12 wetland mitigation credits in the amount of $280,800 to Soque River Mitigation Bank, LLC for the McGinnis Ferry Widening Project
Possible direction regarding Permit Display Requirement for Short-Term Rentals
Realignment, and clarification to the boundaries of the Coal Mountain Town Center
Reappoint of Sarah Pedarre’ as the District 1 Representative to the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Board of Directors for a five-year term to begin on July 1, 2022 and expire on June 30, 2027
Reappointment of Terry Hawkins as the Forsyth County Government (non-elected) Representative to the Avita Community Partners Board of Directors for a three-year term to begin on July 1, 2022 and expire on June 30, 2025
Adoption of a Resolution regarding the appointment of David Mancuso to serve as the District 4 Representative on the Forsyth County Board of Assessors for a three-year term to begin on June 1, 2022 and expire on May 31, 2025
Reappointment of Kathy Thomas as the District 4 Representative to the Library Board of Trustees for a four-year term to begin on July 1, 2022 and expire on June 30, 2026 – County Manager
Reappointment of Christy Winters as the District 5 Representative to the Library Board of Trustees for a four-year term to begin on July 1, 2022 and expire on June 30, 2026 – County Manager
Adoption of a proposed Second Amended to Agreement for Sale of Realty with Mike and Kim Domenicone regarding County’s acquisition of Tax Parcels 058-023 and 059-010, approximately 39.24 acres at 5890 Polo Fields Parkway/6045 Majors Road for $7.5 million, to add assignment and allocation provisions requested by the sellers and to extend the transaction closing deadline.

Election Day Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board of Commissioners work session set for Tuesday

News April 26, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding RFP 21-165-2410 for the purchase of three (3) replacement Brush Trucks at $285,443.00 each to Ten-8 Fire and Safety Equipment in the amount of $856,329when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

The Board will also consider:

Approval of an Avita Community Partners Subaward Agreement between Forsyth County and Georgia Mountains Community Services, d/b/a Avita Community Partners;
Approval to declare a list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly;
Approval of Amendment #2 to the Master Services Agreement with Healthstat, Inc. to provide a 3% price increase as outlined in the Master Services Agreement;
Approval to enter into an Agreement with ESi Acquisition, Inc. to upgrade the hosting services for WebEOC Crisis Information Management Software in the amount of $13,940;
Approval of Amendment 2 to Task Order 2 with ESG Engineering in the amount of $123,058 for providing Engineering and Construction Oversight Services for the Ozone System Replacement Project at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant;
Approval of a Construction Work Order for Western Summit Constructors Inc. in the amount of $442,488 under the Water and Sewer Indefinite Quantity Mechanical Contractor Program for providing Phase 3 Construction Services to complete the Ozone System Replacement Project at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant;
Approval of a Contract Item Agreement between the Georgia Department of Transportation and Forsyth County regarding reimbursement of $4,628,090.00 for Waterline and Sanitary Sewer Relocation on State Route 9 from McFarland Road to Post Road due to road widening;
Approval to renew the Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, in the amount of $49,750.00 for 2022 Stream Flow Monitoring of Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road, Big Creek at Hwy 9, and the Chattahoochee River upstream and downstream of McGinnis Ferry Road;
Approval of an Agreement between Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) and Forsyth County in the not to exceed amount of $3,000 for providing a relocation estimate to potentially relocate existing power transmission line poles on the new County Campus site on Freedom Parkway;
Approval to award RFP 22-010-1620 for Project Management Roadway Connectivity and Pedestrian Services and to provide all labor, materials, and equipment on an as-needed basis for roadway connectivity and pedestrian services to Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.;
Approval to award RFP 22-11-1620 for Roadway Connectivity Pedestrian Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services and to provide all labor, materials, and equipment on an as-needed basis for roadway connectivity and pedestrian CEI services to Heath & Lineback Engineers. Inc. and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.;
Direction regarding a County-Initiated rezoning from Agricultural District (A1) to Restricted Industrial District (M1) for industrial buildings totaling approximately 383,281 sq. ft., Parcels 236-029 and 236-093;
Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority and Forsyth County;
Accepting two lots in the Pebblebrook subdivision for County ownership;
A discussion of Tattoo parlor/store permitting options;
A Sewer Easement running through a small portion of the Tax Parcel# C19-002, located at 608 Veterans Memorial Blvd, which the said easement is being granted by the County to the City of Cumming, for the temporary construction and permanent use and maintenance of a new sewer manhole to be located at the boundary line of the said property as more particularly described in Exhibit A of the proposed sewer easement document;
Approval of an amended “provisional certificate of occupancy” agreement, extending the duration of the provisional CO with Andrew Gauthier, Heather Gauthier, and Mary Lynn Reynolds, regarding improvements located at 5015 Heardmont Trace Road;
Approval of a Proclamation declaring the month of April as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Forsyth County;
An Agreement for Exchange of Realty with Thomas R. Wojtczak, as Trustee of the Thomas R. Wojtczak Revocable Trust dated January 24, 2012, regarding the exchange of 0.328 acre of County property (from Parcel 125-116) for 0.246 acre of Wojtczak property (Parcel 125-110) at or near 1 Cunningham Point, Cumming, Georgia.

County Administration Building Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session Tuesday

Featured Stories April 11, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will meet in a work session Tuesday, April 12 at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 E. Main Street in Cumming to consider the following agenda items:

Amendments to the Unified Development Code related to the Coal Mountain Overlay within Chapter 21, to include amendments that would incorporate the Coal Mountain Town Center design standards into the existing Overlay;
A County-Initiated rezoning from Agricultural District (A1), Single Family Residential District (Res3), Multifamily Residential District (Res6), and Commercial Business District (CBD) to Master Planned District (MPD) or Mixed-Use Center District (MCD) for Parcels 216-037, 216-043, 216-045, 216-035, 216-095, 216-063, 216-031, 216-032, 216-030, 216-256, and 216-051;
Amendment to the 2021 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with authorization for the Chairman to sign;
A policy regarding Non-Discrimination on The Basis Of Disability with approval of a Resolution regarding Non-Discrimination on The Basis Of Disability and Repealing Prior Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Policies;
A list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly;
Approval to enter into an Agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to provide online access for services to research criminal investigations, pre-employee background checks, and internal investigations. Staff Recommendation: approve to enter into the Agreement in the amount of $5,200;
(7) Board consideration and approval to purchase ten (10) Stertil-Koni Earthlift Mobile Lifts with the trade-in of ten (10) existing Stertil-Koni Columns as a Sole Source Purchase through Stertil-Koni USA, Inc. at a cost of $125,938.40;
Approval to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for a 2022 26-ft. Mobile Adoption and Veterinary Unit from LaBoit Vehicles, Inc. in the amount of $323,116.00;
A Professional Services Agreement with Oakbridge Insurance Agency, LLC for Healthcare Consulting Services in the not to exceed amount of $120,000;
The award of Bid 22-006-1620 to Crown Service Contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the renovation of approximately 800 sq. ft. of interior space in Suite 150 located in the Administration Building for the Department of Water and Sewer in the amount of $94,552;
Approval to award Bid 22-022-1620 for Rooftop Unit Replacements on the Central Park Recreation Center for the Department of Public Facilities to Blue Mountain Mechanical in the amount of $53,120;
Approval to award Bid 22-016-5211 for the replacement of two (2) Artificial Turf Felds located at Sawnee Mountain Park and Sharon Springs Park for the Department of Parks and Recreation to Sprinturf, LLC in the amount of $540,540;
Approval to award Bid 22-27-5211 for the Resurfacing of Tennis Courts located at Central Park Fowler Park for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Staff Recommendation: award to Signature Tennis Courts in the amount of $98,948;
Approval to award Bid 22-012-3150 to provide all materials, equipment, and labor to construct the Post Road at Bentley Road Signal to PowerComm USA, LLC in the amount of $109,481.26;
Approval to award Bid 22-001-3340 for construction of new Water Transmission Mains at Keith Bridge Road and Hurt Bridge Road to Unity Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $14,764,115;
Approval of a Contract Item Agreement between the Georgia Department of Transportation and Forsyth County regarding reimbursement of $4,628,090 for Waterline and Sanitary Sewer Relocation on State Route 9 from McFarland Road to Post Road due to road widening;
Ratification of an emergency purchase of one (1) Ford F-550 4×4 Crew Cab for the Department of Water and Sewer from Jim Ellis Ford in the amount of $79,982;
Approval of Task Order 28 with CH2M Hill, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $456,224.50 for County Water Intake Road Improvements;
A Task Order with TerraMark Land Surveys for a Property and Topographic Survey for boundary lines to be identified with 42-acres of property for the Matt Park Recreation Center in the amount of $53,400;
Approval of a Task Order with United Consulting to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services required for the development of the new Administration Campus on Freedom Parkway (includes Administration, Employee Center, and Whole Health buildings) in the amount of $71,214;
Amendments to the Unified Development Code related to Site Development Permit Exemptions within Chapter 7;
Modification(s) to the Forsyth County Sign Ordinance and Unified Development Code regarding Electronic Message Boards for certain commercial purposes;
A Resolution authorizing the County Manager and the County Attorney to dispose of property;
A Proclamation declaring April 10, 2022 through April 16, 2022 as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in Forsyth County;
A Proclamation declaring April 10, 2022 through April 16, 2022 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Forsyth County;
An amended Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 044-011 (Parcel #23 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project (PI #0004634); Owners: Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, L.L.C.) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation to be determined;
An amended Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-043 (Parcel #27 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project (PI #0004634); Owners: BCI Bluegrass DC, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation to be determined;
An amended Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 067 005 (Parcel #72 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project (PI #0004634); Owners: National Retail Properties, LP) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation to be determined;
An amended Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-262 (Parcel #82 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project (PI #0004634); Owners: W.D.Clark, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation to be determined;
An amended Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-021 (Parcel #114 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project (PI #0004634); Owners: Mark Allen Pierce) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation to be determined.

VIII. Open Session following Executive Session

Final Consent Order between Publix and Forsyth County with regard to the condemnation of SR 369 – Parcel 69 – County Attorney.

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Work Session

BOC approves task order to incentivize non-residential development

News March 9, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners took another important step toward incentivizing non-residential development in the county during Tuesday’s work session by approving Task Order #3 in the amount of $1,984,804.98 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for providing Engineering Services for the design of approximately 49,000 linear feet (LF) of proposed gravity sewer main, force main, and pump station

In other decisions, the Board:

Authorized the acceptance of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council FY 2022 Residential Substance Abuse Program (RSAT) grant in the amount of $199,491 with a required match of $49,873.00 for the Grant Period of March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023;
Authorized the acceptance of the Judicial Council ARPA Grant Award in the amount of $693,298 with no required match;
Approved the declaration of the list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly;
Approved renewal the Motorola Service of Agreement for four (4) tower locations and Public Safety Radio Equipment for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 in the amount of $638,320.48;
Approved the award of Bid 22-003-3150 to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to construct a Right Turn Lane on Trammel Road at SR 20 and to reconstruct the Pedestrian Signal Heads adjacent to the Right Turn Lane to Excellere Construction, LLC in the amount of $143,000.00;
Approved the award of Bid 22-004-3150 for Westminster Lane Storm Drain Sink Hole Repairs for the Department of Engineering to Blount Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $230,813.07;
Authorized the acceptance of the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant in the amount of $5,000;
Approved the award of Bid 21-200-5211 for Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, and Detention Pond Clearing at various County parks for calendar year to ACS Landscape Management in the not to exceed amount of $184,896;
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with JEN Consulting, Inc. for Temporary Engineering Services on an as-needed basis in the not to exceed amount of $50,000;
Approved a Second Amendment to (1) Agreement to Contribute Funds in Aid of Construction of a Regulated Public Wastewater Treatment Plant, (2) 99-Year Ground Lease of the Hampton Creek WRF to a Regulated Public Utility, and (3) Sewer & Reuse Water Service Agreement between Waterscape Utility, LLC, Settendown Public Utility, LLC and Forsyth County to clarify the actual geographic boundaries of the “franchise area” and “service area” under the Agreement; amend the existing Trust Indenture; clarify the amount of gallons per day (GPD) sewer capacity the County has (County Allocation) now and in the future; and, increase and clarify the County’s Monthly Sewer Treatment Charges;
Approved adoption of the Grants Administration Policy and Procedures Handbook;
Approved a County-Initiated Rezoning from Agricultural District (A1) to Commercial Business District;
Moved consideration of UDC change to remove requirement of impervious parking areas in agriculturally zoned properties to a public hearing;
Approved a County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a Contractor’s Establishment on property that is currently zoned Highway Business located at 4250 Keith Bridge Road;
Approved a County-Initiated rezoning from LR to A1 on property located at 5115 Archer Avenue;
Appointed Matthew McClure to the Development Authority;
Voted to file an objection to the City of Cumming annexation of parcels 196-001 and 196-002.

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners non-residential development Work Session

BOC to begin land acquisition for McGinnis Ferry Road Widening

News March 7, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners is expected to approve nearly three dozen resolutions to condemn property interest in preparation for the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project when it meets in a work session Tuesday at 2p.m. The owners have accepted just compensation for their land.

The Board will also consider:

Authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to accept the award of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council FY2022 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT) in the amount of $199,491.00 with a required match of $49,873.00 for the Grant Period of March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023;
Authorization to accept the Judicial Council ARPA Grant Award in the amount of $693,298 with no required match with authorization for the Chair to sign award documentation and with approval of a Budget Resolution;
Declaration of a list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly – Director, Department of Procurement;
Approval to renew the Motorola Service Agreement for four (4) tower locations and Public Safety Radio Equipment for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022;
Approval to award Bid 22-003-3150 to Excellere Construction, LLC in the amount of $143,000 to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to construct a Right Turn Lane on Trammel Road at SR 20 and to reconstruct the Pedestrian Signal Heads adjacent to the Right Turn Lane;
Approval to award Bid 22-004-3150 to Blount Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $283,813.07 for Westminster Lane Storm Drain Sink Hole Repairs for the Department of Engineering;
Authorization to accept the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant in the amount of $5,000 with authorization for the Chair to sign award documentation and with approval of a Budget Resolution;
Approval to award Bid 21-200-5211 to ACS Landscape for Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, and Detention Pond Clearing at various County parks for calendar year;
Approval to award Bid 22-001-3340 for construction of New Water Transmission Mains at Keith Bridge Road and Hurt Bridge Road in the amount of $14,764,115to Unity Construction Company for the Department of Water and Sewer;
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with JEN Consulting, Inc. for Temporary Engineering Services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Approval of a Second Amendment to (1) Agreement to Contribute Funds in Aid of Construction of a Regulated Public Wastewater Treatment Plant, (2) 99-Year Ground Lease of the Hampton Creek WRF to a Regulated Public Utility, and (3) Sewer & Reuse Water Service Agreement between Waterscape Utility, LLC, Settendown Public Utility, LLC and Forsyth County to clarify the actual geographic boundaries of the “franchise area” and “service area” under the Agreement; amend the existing Trust Indenture; clarify the amount of gallons per day (GPD) sewer capacity the County has (County Allocation) now and in the future; and, increase and clarify the County’s Monthly Sewer Treatment Charges;
Approval of Task Order #3 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,984,804.98 for providing Engineering Services for the design of approximately 49,000 linear feet (LF) of proposed gravity sewer main, force main, and pump station improvements to incentivize non-residential development for the American Rescue Act funded projects previously approved by the Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2021 (Consent Agenda (9)(I)). Staff Recommendation: approve Task Order #3 in the amount of $1,984,804.98;
Adoption of the Grants Administration Policy and Procedures Handbook;
Possible direction regarding a County-Initiated Rezoning from Agricultural District (A1) to Commercial Business District (CBD) – Parcel 079-002 – District 3;
A UDC change to remove requirement of impervious parking areas in agriculturally zoned properties; (16) Board consideration of a County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a Contractor’s Establishment on property that is currently zoned Highway Business located at 4250 Keith Bridge Road;
A County-Initiated rezoning from LR to A1 on property located at 5115 Archer Avenue;
Appointment of Matthew McClure to the Development Authority;
A City of Cumming annexation of parcels 196-001 and 196-002 (+/- 54.223 Acres of Land);
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-049 (Parcel #26 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Western B. Southeast GA, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $49,800;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-043 (Parcel #27 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: BCI Bluegrass DC, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $36,900.00;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-026 (Parcel #37 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Windward VI Associates) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $145,000.00;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-024 (Parcel #38 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Windward V Associates) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $479,600;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-013 (Parcel #39 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Win/Forsyth Associates, LLP) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $19,000;
Board consideration of a Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-010 (Parcel #57 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Alderman Gateway, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $532,800;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-019 (Parcel #58 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: ABM Industries, Inc.) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $230,00;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-018 (Parcel #59 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Windward III Associates) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $163,200
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-021 (Parcel #70 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634;Owners: McGinnis Ferry Owner, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $163,400;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 066-034 (Parcel #71 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: McGinnis Ferry Owner, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $19,900;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 067-005 (Parcel #072 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: National Retail Properties, LP) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $331,600;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 067-007 (Parcel #073 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634;Owners: Flynn Crossing Station, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $559,100;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-223 (Parcel #80 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: SARC US, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $151,200;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-220 (Parcel #081 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: SLB Real Estate Corporation) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $244,800;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-262 (Parcel #082 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: W.D.Clark, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $765,500;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-007 (Parcel #093 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: CAH Holdings, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $154,200;
(36) Board consideration of a Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-097 (Parcel #094 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: McGinnis Woods Properties, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $79,500;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-018 (Parcel #105 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: RSK Polk, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $709,800.00;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-020 (Parcel #106 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Alpharetta Real Estate Investments, LLC) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $588,600;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-021 (Parcel #114 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Mark Allen Pierce) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $47,90
Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-087 (Parcel #117 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Kevin H. Hazelett and Kerri K. Hazelett) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $342,300;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-138 (Parcel #120 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Christopher Long and Catherine Long) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $94,800;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-139 (Parcel #129 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Toram Somesh Naidu and Harshita Sevana) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $43,200;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-100 (Parcel #130 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Cynthia Beck and Gavin Beck) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $7,900;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-101 (Parcel #131 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Carlos Vargas and Hazel Badilla) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $37,800;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-102 (Parcel #132 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Xinrong Zheng and Xiuming Wei) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $35,300;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-104 (Parcel #134 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Mark Cammarota and Mary Cammarota with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $28,700;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-105 (Parcel #135 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owner: Bobbi Jo Garvel) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $24,900;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-106 (Parcel #136 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Brent L. Weatherford and Cynthia T. Weatherford) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $42,800;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-107 (Parcel #137 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Richard R. Evarts, Jr. and Esperanza B. Evarts) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $4,100;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 113-400 (Parcel #138 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: The Plantation and Preserve at Brookwood Homeowners Association, Inc.) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $130,200;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 113-034 (Parcel #139 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Cross Plains Baptist Church of Forsyth County, Inc.) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $78,100;
A Resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 114-047 (Parcel #158 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project; PI #0004634; Owners: Athena B. Treptow Living Trust) with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $18,200.

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project Work Session

New fire station alerting system should improve response time in emergencies

News February 23, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – At the start of Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners work session, Assistant County Manager Brandon Kenney presented the results of a customer service survey that focused on three departments that frequently interact with the public – Business License, Community Development and Business and Economic Development.

“Most of the respondents were very happy with the service they received,” Kenney said. “Overall, the satisfaction levels are excellent. Kenney added that department leaders are looking at the survey to determine where improvements can be made.

County Manager Kevin Tanner congratulated Building Inspector Donnie Whitmire on his retirement which will be effective on Monday. Tanner said Whitmire conducted 29,000 inspections during his tenure with the county.

Tanner also awarded the quarterly Customer Service Award to the Business License Department.

Commissioners approved the purchase of a new Fire Station Alerting Solution to replace a 30-year-old system from Purvis Systems Inc. Fire Chief Barry Head said the system will improve response time by an average of 46 seconds, which is critical.

The Board unanimously approved the following:

The award of RFP 21-146-2410 for a Fire Station Alerting Solution for the Fire Department to Purvis Systems, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $1,033,609.69 with permission to continue the annual software licensing and maintenance renewals (based upon business need) for the life of the software;

Authorization for the Chairman to sign the annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification;
Acceptance of the Georgia Public Defender Council funding by ARPA in the amount of $83,334.00 with no County match;
A list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly
A Hardware Warranty Agreement by and between Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. and Forsyth County in the not to exceed amount of $105,743 for voting machines for the Department of Voter Registrations and Elections;
The award of RFP 21-195-3401 for Acceptance of Recycled Material for the Department of Recycling and Solid Waste to Advanced Disposal Recycling Services Atlanta, LLC;
A Construction Services Agreement with Delta Municipal Supply Company in the amount of $18,986,926.00 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meters and System Installation for the Department of Water and Sewer;
Approval of a Master Services Agreement with Delta Municipal Supply Company in the not to exceed amount of $12,936,562.30 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Ongoing Operations and Maintenance – Network-as-a-Service and Software-as-a-Service Agreements;
The award of RFP 21-201-3300 for annual Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Services to CSL Services, Inc. in the amount of $163,528;
A Change Order with K-Team Engineering and Construction for installation and connection of water and sewer utilities for the Matt Schoolhouse Phase 1 Renovation in the amount of $46,300;
A Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Bennett Capital Partners LLC and Forsyth County to extend the term of the lease for 327 Dahlonega Street, Suite 601b, Cumming, (Tanyard Oaks Office Park) from May 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022;
A Change Order with Gaskins Surveying Company in the amount of $6,000 for Survey Services to cover the additional adjacent northern property of the Freedom Parkway Tract;
The award of RFQ 21-182-1510 to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for Engineering and Design Services for the Forsyth County Whole Health Center to Jericho Design Group in the amount of $1,667,250;
A Task Order with Hayes, James & Associates Inc. to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Warehouse Project in the amount of $249,550.00; Department of Capital Projects 2022 Budget;
A Task Order 23-Amendment 1 with CH2M Hill, Inc. regarding Lake Lanier Water Quality Sampling;
A Temporary Construction Easement and a Permanent Easement with Orchards of Central Park, LLP for the Central Park Recreation Center gravity sewer connection to the adjacent residential development’s sewer infrastructure;
A County-Initiated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to conduct around the clock business on property currently zoned Restricted Industrial District (M1) with a variance to reduce the number of parking spaces – Parcel 140-072;
A County-Initiated Amendment of Zoning Conditions on ZA1421 (Technology Park/Atlanta, Inc.) to reduce the 50 ft. planted exterior buffer on the northern property boundary only – Parcel 140-072;
A County-Initiated rezoning from A1, CBD, and HB to M1 with conditional use permits (CUPs) and variances for parcels 235-045, 235-056, 235-036, and 235-218;
A resolution to the local delegation to the General Assembly voicing opposition to HB1093 and SB494; bills aimed at preempting local governments from regulating Build to Rent Communities;
Approval of a resolution declaring surplus and authorizing disposal of an air monitoring station that has been operating at or near Eagle’s Beak Park in accord with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Environmental Protection Division;
The appointment of Maria Villalon to the Administrative Committee. Said appointment is for the Employee At-Large Member position that was vacated due to retirement and is for a four-year term or until employment with the County terminates;
A resolution requesting that the Forsyth local delegation to the General Assembly sponsor local legislation increasing the County’s Hotel/Motel Excise Tax from 5% to 8%;
A Purchase Agreement for Permanent Construction and Maintenance Easement in the amount of $22,706.75 needed for Parcel 151 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project;
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-010 (Parcel #96 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Alpharetta, Inc. with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $51,100;
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-172 (Parcel #97 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Oaktree Land Investments, LLC with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $272,600.
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-174 (Parcel #104 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: BME McGinnis Ferry, LLC with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $420,500.
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-022 (Parcel #115 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening. Owners: Husson Properties, LLC with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $25,600;
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-045 (Parcel #118 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Jered Byars Brown with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $332,200;
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 090-103 (Parcel #133 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Gregory A. Maze and Diane K. Maze with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $58,000;
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 113-427 (Parcel #150 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Kevin Kotellos and Theresa Dawn Schmitz-Kotellos with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $15,000;
A resolution to condemn property interest in Tax Parcel 114-065 (Parcel #155 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Mark Loftus and Renee Loftus with authorization for the Chair to execute documents in furtherance of same; estimated just and adequate compensation: $20,900;
Ratification of Right-of-Way Settlement Authorization executed by the Forsyth County Attorney, Forsyth County Capital Projects Director, and the Forsyth County Manager for Parcel 156 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owners: Brian A. Brooks and Dianna V. Brooks;
Board ratification of Right-of-Way Settlement Authorization executed by the Forsyth County Attorney, Forsyth County Capital Projects Director, and the Forsyth County Manager for Parcel 118 of the McGinnis Ferry Road Widening Project. Owner: Jered Byars Brown.

Following and executive session the Board approved a fourth addendum to the Right-of-Entry Agreement for Ronald Reagan Extension (PI #PEN 12) Parcel 7 and a Settlement Agreement & Release between Hanover Community Association, Inc. and Forsyth County in the amount of $66,000 to settle the dispute and claims by Hanover against the County pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement & Release; Union Hill Road Expansion Project.

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Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting could be a lengthy one

News February 21, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners work session could be a lengthy one with 37 issues on the agenda and a possible Executive Session. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

Two important issues to be discussed involve the Forsyth County delegation to the Georgia General Assembly.

The Board is expected to consider authorization of a resolution voicing opposition to HB1093 and SB494 to the local delegation. The bills are aimed at preempting local government from regulation of Build-to-Rent communities

Commissioners will also consider requesting the local delegation to sponsor local legislation increasing the County’s Hotel/Motel Excise Tax from 5% to 8%.

Two big-ticket items on the agenda involve Delta Municipal Supply Company.

The Board is expected to consider a Construction Services Agreement with Delta in the amount of $18,986,926 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meters and System Installation and a Master Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $12,936,562 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Ongoing Operations and Maintenance.

The meeting will be preceded by two special presentations. One will be the results of a the County Customer Service survey. The other will be in honor of the retirement of Donald H. Whitmire.

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Forsyth County state delegation Work Session

BOC can approve $4.3 million purchase to upgrade Fire Department Tuesday

News January 24, 2022 , by Bill Johnson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – County Commissioners will consider awarding a sole source purchase totaling $4.3 million to Ten-8 for several fire apparatuses for the County Fire Department when they meet in a Tuesday work session at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming.

If approved, the purchase will include one Arrow Pumper Truck, one Arrow Aerial Tower Truck, one Arrow Heavy Rescue Squad Truck and, one Arrow HazMat Squad Truck.

The Board will then consider authorization for the Fire Department to apply for the Fiscal Year 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. The application total is estimated at $1.7 million for the three-year period of performance of the Grant, which will be fully federally funded (no match required). If approved, the Department will hire/add six new Firefighter positions.

The Board will also consider:

Approval of a list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement to dispose of accordingly;
Approval to award Bid 21-154-5211 for Construction of the Phase 5 Big Creek Greenway Trailhead for the Department of Parks and Recreation to Diversified Construction of Georgia, Inc. in the amount of $1,689,000.00;
Approval to award RFP 21-188-5211 for Phase 2 Lanierland Park Playground Design and Installation for the Department of Parks and Recreationto PlaySouth Playground Creators in the amount of $249,996.00;
Approval to award Bid 21-145-1620 to provide Commissioning Services for the County’s new Administration Building Bid 21-145-1620 to Total Systems Commissioning Authority Services, Inc. in the amount of $84,000.00;
Acceptance of the Council of Accountability Courts Judges State of Georgia Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program in the amount of $97,200.00, with no required match, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES); Grant Period is from January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. Funding will be used for emergency shelter for individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders that are currently participating in the Accountability Courts Program;
Authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to accept the award from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the amount of $49,550.00 with no match required with approval of a Budget Resolution;
Authorization for staff to proceed with the Public Hearing process regarding a proposed abandonment of a portion of Era Road (a/k/a Old Tribble Road) as requested by HEPCM, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, to facilitate the Publix-anchored commercial development at the intersection of SR20 and Tribble Road;
Reappointment of Richard Neville as Counsel and Hearing Officer to the Civil Service Board for calendar year 2022;
Board reappointment of Kathy Echols as Clerk to the Civil Service Board for calendar year 2022;
County rdinances regarding build-for-rent communities;
A presentation regarding the future Employee Center with possible Board direction;
Authorization to hire an additional Deputy Sheriff for the purposes of adding an additional inmate litter and grass detail;
Adoption of the 2022-2026 5-year Capital Improvement Program;
A Resolution ratifying the proposed BOC District Boundary Map previously approved by the Board on Oct. 21, 2021, or to consider modified district boundaries;
Enabling legislation, with regard to qualifications for Board of Commissioners’ office.

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