September 15, 2020 - 10:00 AM

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 10:00 AM

• 00:00:00

  Call To Order

  
• 00:01:08

  Approval of Agenda

  
• 00:02:05

  2020-0856

  Approval of appointment to the Hospital Authority. Term expires September 30, 2023. Incumbent Keith Carnes. District 1/Brooks

  
• 00:02:34

  2020-0857

  Approval of appointment to the Hospital Authority. Term expires September 30, 2023. Incumbent Michael Levengood. District 2/Ku

  
• 00:03:00

  2020-0858

  Approval of appointment to the Hospital Authority. Term expires September 30, 2023. Incumbent Scott Batterton. District 2/Ku

  
• 00:03:27

  2020-0855

  Award RP008-20, provision of misdemeanor probation services for the Superior Court of Gwinnett County on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), to the highest scoring firm, Professional Probation Services, Inc., base amount $220,000.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $8,650.00). Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded by a Gwinnett County Court imposed fee to be paid by probationers. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:04:41

  2020-0895

  Approval/authorization to accept a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. These funds will allow Gwinnett County Senior Services to continue the GET IN GEAR voucher program, a medical transportation assistance service for individuals. The grant award is $171,133.00 with a required local match of $117,783.00. Approval/authorization for the Chairman, or designee, to sign any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. The match requirement will be funded by General Fund and program user fees.

  
• 00:06:02

  2020-0903

  Approval/authorization to apply for and accept if awarded a grant from GreaterGood.org for seventy-five (75) cat kennel portals, which enable the cats to roam freely from kennel to kennel for behavioral and socialization habits at an approximate value of $11,200.00. There is not a local match requirement. Approval/authorization for the Chairman to sign any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:07:01

  2020-0908

  Approval/authorization to accept a facility recovery grant from the United States Tennis Association in the amount of $5,000.00 to cover costs associated with the reopening of tennis facilities in 2020. There is not a local match requirement. Approval/authorization for the Chairman or designee to sign any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:07:51

  2020-0914

  Approval/authorization to set an Advance in Person voting schedule for the November 3, 2020 General and Special Election. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:13:49

  2020-0913

  Approval/authorization of a Supplemental Resolution Approving the issuance of the Development Authority of Gwinnett County’s Revenue Bonds (Georgia Research Park Project), Federally Taxable Series 2020 for the purpose of financing the cost of acquiring certain parcels of undeveloped real property and acquiring, constructing and equipping certain capital improvements thereon; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Intergovernmental Economic Development Contract between Gwinnett County and the Development Authority relating to the Series 2020 Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Operating, Marketing and Administration Agreement among Gwinnett County, the Development Authority and Rowen Foundation, Inc. relating to the Project and any other contracts, documents and certificates necessary to carry out the transactions authorized hereby; and for other related purposes.

  
• 00:16:39

  2020-0897

  Award BL085-20, purchase of firefighter helmets and replacement parts on an annual contract (October 7, 2020 through October 6, 2021), to low bidder, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, base bid $104,094.25 (this represents an 11% decrease over the previous contract). (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:18:17

  2020-0780

  Approval to renew BL076-16, maintenance and repair of radio towers for 800MHz radio system on an annual contract (November 2, 2020 through November 1, 2021), with Midland Communications, Inc., base bid $239,532.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:19:12

  2020-0885

  Approval to renew RP015-16, maintenance of computers, printers, scanners, servers and peripheral devices on an annual contract (September 21, 2020 through September 20, 2021), with PC Specialists, Inc., dba Technology Integration Group, base amount $1,370,544.00. This contract is funded 65% by the Cares Act funding. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:20:10

  2020-0900

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any other necessary related documents, with Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (Georgia CASA) related to the acceptance of travel and conference fees; office supplies; consultant fees to maintain required database, provide volunteer training, and continuing education for CASA staff; website development and maintenance; establishment of an emergency supply repository for foster care youth; and printed marketing and promotional tools and materials for the Gwinnett County Juvenile Court CASA Program. The goods and services will be purchased by Georgia CASA on behalf of Gwinnett County. The total estimated value of $40,020.00 is funded 100% by Georgia CASA with no match required. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:22:12

  2020-0808

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Judy A. Doster-Koonce, consisting of 2,016.34 square feet of fee simple right of way and 2,675.26 square feet of permanent construction easement, Tax Parcel No. R6053 022, 3607 Rainbow Circle, amount $5,900.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST program.

  
• 00:23:44

  2020-0809

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Judy A. Doster-Koonce, consisting of 1,822.19 square feet of fee simple right of way and 2,211.34 square feet of permanent construction easement, Tax Parcel No. R6053 023, 3607 Rainbow Circle, amount $5,400.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST program.

  
• 00:24:48

  2020-0865

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of BSG Properties of Gwinnett, LLC, consisting of 13,869.72 square feet of fee simple right of way and 2,721.32 square feet of permanent construction easement, Tax Parcel No. R6052 233, 2160 Westside Court, amount $46,700.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST program.

  
• 00:26:01

  2020-0841

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Martha June Britt Revocable Living Trust, consisting of 1,936.71 square feet of fee simple right of way and 829.80 square feet of permanent construction easement, Tax Parcel No. R7012-002C, Buford Drive just south of Lendon Lane, amount $8,250.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST program.

  
• 00:27:02

  2020-0863

  Approval/authorization for the Board of Commissioners to approve a settlement of the Suleimi Pupo Broche claim for the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident involving the use of a county-owned vehicle.

  
• 00:27:54

  2020-0864

  Approval/authorization for the Board of Commissioners to approve a settlement of the Chrystyna Lesh claim for the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) for personal injuries arising out of a train accident involving the use of a county-owned vehicle.

  
• 00:28:53

  2020-0919

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Suwanee conveying 2.57 acres of property in fee simple and 0.43 acres of permanent easement in connection with the Suwanee Town Center on Main project, including authorization to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:30:39

  2020-0920

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Suwanee to acquire 2.0 acres of property, more or less, for a new Fire Station 13, including authorization to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:31:56

  2020-0906

  WVR 2020-00001 Waiver from the Unified Development Ordinance. The applicant, Davidson Homes, requests a waiver for a gated community with private streets and private drainage system. The property is located in the 1400 block of Temple Johnson Road, District 5, Land Lot 67, Parcels 002 and 017. District 3/Hunter

  
• 00:33:15

  2020-0878

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of face masks, with Saffron Group, LLC dba PPE Provider, $453,600.00. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:34:33

  2020-0881

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of 3-ply surgical masks, with Sutter's Mill Specialties, $211,426.00. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:35:09

  2020-0882

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of gowns, with Sutter's Mill Specialties, $274,666.28. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:35:28

  2020-0883

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of face shields, with Valparaissos Farms, LLC dba Tropical Roses, $165,000.00. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:35:49

  2020-0884

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of N95 face masks, with Green Dream International, LLC, $790,000.00. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:36:26

  2020-0776

  Award BL061-20, Gwinnett County Westside Police Precinct HVAC replacement project, to low bidder, Maxair, Inc., amount not to exceed $167,450.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:37:29

  2020-0819

  Approval to renew BL088-19, purchase of various automobiles, vans, trucks and accessories on an annual contract (November 6, 2020 through November 5, 2021), with Akin Ford LLC; RHCB, LLC dba Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford; and Wade Ford, Inc., base bid $4,133,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:38:39

  2020-0896

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to release a Maintenance Agreement on Tax Parcel No. R6313 001A to Powl Investments, LLC. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:39:20

  2020-0892

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of fever detection systems, with RS Technologies, LLC, $118,000.00. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:40:16

  2020-0886

  Award BL077-20, Dickens Road (Dundee Drive to Indian Trail Lilburn Road) and Williams Road (Harbins Road to Sherwin Drive) pedestrian improvement project, to low bidder, Summit Construction & Development, LLC, amount not to exceed $597,647.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded 70% by various SPLOST Programs. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:41:19

  2020-0901

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 with the City of Norcross regarding the 2017 SPLOST County-managed SPLOST project. The City has requested upgraded mast arms for the intersection at Medlock Bridge Road at North Peachtree Street/Langford Road at a cost of $20,000.00, to be paid by the City. The County’s maximum contribution to the project will not change. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:42:16

  2020-0904

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an agreement with Run the Reagan, Inc. for the Run the Reagan event to be held February 20, 2021. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. No cost associated. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:42:52

  2020-0912

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Dacula regarding the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Harbins Road at Tanner Road/Sanjo Street. The City has agreed to contribute $200,000.00 to the project. The County will be responsible for managing the project. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:43:49

  2020-0873

  Award BL064-20, Lanier Filter Plant fiber upgrades, to low bidder, The ComTran Group, Inc., amount not to exceed $109,458.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:44:54

  2020-0890

  Award BL076-20, restoration of utility repairs on an annual contract (October 7, 2020 through October 6, 2021), to low bidder, DAF Concrete, Inc., base bid $1,000,000.00 (this represents a 7.3% decrease over the previous contract). (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:45:44

  2020-0899

  Award BL067-20, inspection and exercising of water and sewer valves on an annual contract (September 15, 2020 through September 14, 2021), to low bidder, Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. dba Wachs Water Services, base bid $800,000.00 (this represents a 66% decrease over the previous contract). Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:46:36

  2020-0907

  Award OS022-20, purchase of AVEVA Wonderware products and services on an annual contract (October 5, 2020 through October 4, 2021), to InSource Solutions, base amount $650,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:47:15

  2020-0862

  Approval of Change Order No. 1 Final to BL089-17, 48-inch PCCP Replacement (Grayson Tank to New Hope Road) with Garney Construction, increasing the contract by $977,523.78 and extending the contract completion time by one hundred twenty (120) days. The contract amount is adjusted from $6,415,615.00 to $7,393,138.78. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:48:24

  Adjournment