December 05, 2023 - 10:00 AM

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 10:00 AM

• 00:00:00

  Introduction

  
• 00:02:46

  Call To Order

  
• 00:03:27

  Approval of Agenda

  
• 00:03:44

  2023-1088

  Approval to appoint to the Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals, Incumbent David Moss, Registered Electrical Engineer Representative; Incumbent Linda Priest, Georgia Accessibility Representative; Incumbent Robert Ponder, Registered Architect Representative; and Incumbent Stoney Abercrombie, Registered Civil Engineer Representative. Terms expire December 31, 2025. Board of Commissioners Appointments

  
• 00:04:52

  2023-1089

  Approval to appoint Incumbent John "Jay" Smith M.D. to the Board of Health. Term expires December 31, 2029. Board of Commissioners Appointment

  
• 00:05:10

  2023-1090

  Approval of appointment to the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council. Term expires December 31, 2025. Incumbent Lila Hunter. District 1/Carden

  
• 00:05:45

  2023-1091

  Approval of appointment to the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council. Term expires December 31, 2025. Incumbent B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker District 3/Watkins

  
• 00:06:06

  2023-1092

  Approval to appoint Incumbent Jeanne Aulbach to the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council as the Gwinnett Municipal Association Representative. Term expires December 31, 2025. Board of Commissioners Appointment

  
• 00:06:28

  2023-1093

  Approval of appointment to the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau. Term expires December 31, 2026. Incumbent Kirkland Carden. Board of Commissioners Appointment

  
• 00:06:47

  2023-1094

  Approval of appointment to the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau. Term expires December 31, 2026. Incumbent Bert Nasuti. Board of Commissioners Appointment

  
• 00:07:06

  2023-1104

  Approval to appoint Incumbent Lindsey Jorstad to the Gwinnett United In Drug Education (GUIDE) Board. Term expires December 31, 2026. Board of Commissioners Appointment

  
• 00:07:26

  2023-1105

  Approval to appoint Incumbent Katherine "Kerri" Crean to the Licensing & Revenue Board of Appeals. Term expires December 31, 2025. Board of Commissioners Appointment

  
• 00:07:46

  2023-1106

  Approval of appointment to the Tree Advisory Committee. Term expires December 31, 2025. Incumbent Hilary Wilson. Chairwoman’s Appointment

  
• 00:08:02

  2023-1107

  Approval of appointment to the Tree Advisory Committee. Term expires December 31, 2025. District 2/Ku

  
• 00:08:33

  2023-1108

  Approval to appoint Incumbent Thomas DeAngelo to the Tree Advisory Committee. Term expires December 31, 2025. District 4/Holtkamp

  
• 00:08:53

  2023-1109

  Approval to appoint Incumbent Patrick Klein to the Tree Advisory Committee as the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Representative. Term expires December 31, 2025. Board of Commissioners Appointment

  
• 00:09:15

  2023-1117

  Approval of appointment to the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority to fill the unexpired term of Robert Daniels. Term expires December 31, 2026. District 2/Ku

  
• 00:09:39

  2023-1126

  Approval to appoint Kyle VanNus to the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority to fill the unexpired term of Derrick Wilson. Term expires December 31, 2024. District 3/Watkins

  
• 00:10:01

  2023-1033

  Award BL136-23, flooring installation, replacement and repairs on an annual contract (December 6, 2023 through December 5, 2024), Departments of Support Services and Water Resources, to DCO, Inc. dba DCO Commercial Floors, base bid $1,450,000.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:11:03

  2023-1027

  Approval to renew BL125-22, provision of stormwater infrastructure repair and replacement on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), Departments of Support Services and Water Resources, with The Dickerson Group, Inc., base bid $4,100,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:11:46

  2023-0822

  Approval to renew OS008-20, provision of software license, maintenance, and support of E-Court case management system on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), with Journal Technologies, Inc., base amount $118,488.39. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:12:48

  2023-1057

  Approval to renew RP013-15, provision of management, operation and maintenance services for Collins Hill Golf Club on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), with Cornerstone Golf Partners, Inc., base amount $105,690.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:14:03

  2023-1080

  Approval/authorization for the execution of a contract with the Georgia Department of Human Services (GDHS) in the amount of $757,783.36. The funds will be used for transportation services for seniors in Gwinnett County for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman or designee to execute necessary documents. The amount is funded through a combination of federal and state funds, with GDHS share being $525,076.36 with a required local match of $232,707.00, for a total contract amount of $757,783.36. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:16:08

  2023-1085

  Approval of tax digest corrections, including changes to the digest, additions, deletions and errors discovered during the billing and collection process of the Tax Assessors' and Tax Commissioner's offices. Adjustments amount to an increase of assessed value in the amount of $186,053,686.00, a decrease in assessed value of $58,928,630.00 for a net increase of $127,125,056.00 for tax years 2018 through 2023. (Staff Recommendation: Approval) (Board of Assessors Approved on November 1, 2023, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:17:31

  2023-1140

  Approval of Change Order No. 1 to extend RP011-18, provision of property and casualty insurance coverage/services on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024), with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.; Marsh USA, Inc.; and Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc., base amount $6,684,370.00. Change order to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:18:52

  2023-1111

  Approval to renew OS023-22, ESO solutions subscription agreement on an annual contract (December 6, 2023 through December 5, 2024), with ESO Solutions, Inc., base amount $158,483.81. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:20:47

  2023-1074

  Award OS057-23, provision of leadership training on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), to The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., base amount $112,870.00 (this represents a 3.6% decrease from the previous contract). Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:21:49

  2023-0966

  Approval to renew RP032-22, provision of workers' compensation claims administration services on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), with Davies Claims Solutions, LLC, base amount $134,835.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:22:45

  2023-0967

  Approval to renew RP002-19, provision of on-site wellness center administration contract (January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024), with Premise Health Employer Solutions, LLC, base amount $557,568.09. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:24:23

  2023-0968

  Approval to renew RP037-21, provision of examination and testing for protective services on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc., base amount $570,645.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:25:24

  2023-1055

  Approval to renew BL120-19, provision of individual stop loss coverage on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, base bid $5,298,996.40 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $2,344,200.00). (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:26:20

  2023-1079

  Award BL159-23, provision of Nutanix hardware, software, support and maintenance on an annual contract (December 6, 2023 through December 5, 2024), to ProSys Information Systems, Inc., base bid $259,448.00. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:27:24

  2023-0972

  Approval to renew BL114-21, purchase of NetMotion wireless mobility software and support on an annual contract (December 19, 2023 through December 18, 2024), with AT&T Mobility National Accounts, LLC, base bid $100,170.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:28:10

  2023-1086

  Approval to renew BL082-20, provision of video surveillance and physical access control on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), with Comtech Communications of Georgia, Inc., base bid $4,508,732.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:28:58

  2023-1023

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Tammi and Thomas Copelli, and MERS as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P., consisting of 2,069.8 square feet of permanent utility easement, Tax Parcel No. R6347 296, 5374 Manteo Inlet Rd., Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, amount $65,000.00. Subject to the approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:30:40

  2023-1025

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of William C. Milam, III and Pamela T. Milam and MERS as nominee for Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., consisting of 1,038.2 square feet of permanent utility easement, Tax Parcel No. R6346 064, 4903 Fitzpatrick Way, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, amount $89,700.00. Subject to the approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:31:46

  2023-1082

  Approval/authorization of a Resolution approving the sale of certain undeveloped property located at 3385 Medlock Bridge Road, Norcross, Georgia by the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority, as seller, to Gwinnett Housing Corporation, as buyer; authorizing the execution and delivery of a 2023 Supplemental Lease Contract between Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority relating to the sale of such property; and for other related purposes. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on November 9, 2023, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:33:54

  2023-1114

  Approval/authorization of the settlement of the claim of Stephanie Witherspoon, for the sum of $375,000.00, including authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:34:38

  2023-1116

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of the Estate of Paula A. Wiser, and Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland, consisting of 1,979.5 square feet of permanent utility easement, Tax Parcel No. R6346 038, 5707 Fairley Hall Court, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, amount $28,700.00. Subject to the approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:35:40

  2023-1028

  Approval/authorization to amend the Gwinnett County Construction Code by repealing Section 101.4.6, entitled “Plumbing,” in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 101.4.6, entitled “Plumbing.” Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:37:06

  2023-1041

  Award BL146-23, Gwinnett County E911 Center HVAC upgrade project, to John F. Pennebaker Co., Inc., amount not to exceed $250,960.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:38:21

  2023-1083

  Award BL148-23, One Justice Square building roof replacement project, to CGS Waterproofing, LLC, amount not to exceed $337,329.21. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:39:08

  2023-1119

  Award RP031-23, provision of standby architectural and engineering services on an annual contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), per the attached score tabulation, base amount $3,850,000.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $122,000.00). Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded 18% by the 2023 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:40:12

  2023-1049

  Approval to declare the November 2023 surplus vehicle and equipment list as surplus/salvage, to be disposed of in accordance with the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:41:25

  2023-1019

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Fifth Amendment to the Tall Structure Lease Agreement with T-Mobile South, LLC to allow modification of equipment located on the communication tower at 4663 Anderson-Livsey Lane, Snellville, Tax Parcel No. R4348 098. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:42:08

  2023-1022

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents necessary to grant 2,176.61 square feet of permanent utility easement and 5,951.65 square feet of temporary construction easement for $2,100.00, for property located on Harbins Road, Tax Parcel No. R5356 005A. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:43:07

  2023-1071

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to sign one-year non-exclusive franchise agreements with 19 commercial and/or construction or demolition waste service providers who have met the requirements of the Gwinnett County Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Ordinance for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2024. Contracts to follow. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:44:01

  2023-1034

  Award BL142-23, Sugarloaf Parkway at Old Norcross Road intersection improvement project, to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC, amount not to exceed $999,382.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:45:03

  2023-1068

  Award BL129-23, Rockbridge Road at Wydella Road intersection improvement project, to Peach State Construction Company, LLC, amount not to exceed $4,856,306.90. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded 81.6% by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:46:01

  2023-1120

  Award BL157-23, Stefan Ridge Way and Duncan Creek Road drainage improvement project, to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC, amount not to exceed $304,977.44. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded by the 2014 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:46:51

  2023-1051

  Approval for a determination by the Department of Transportation that special conditions exist within the area of Lake Windsor Heights, as to the health, safety and welfare of the persons or properties within said area, that may justify the creation of a Special Assessment District to provide streetlights, and for direction to the Department of Transportation to prepare a recommendation and proceed with a public hearing for the incorporation of Lake Windsor Heights into the Gwinnett County Streetlighting Program. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:48:03

  2023-1060

  Approval of incorporation of Battersea Drive into the Gwinnett County Speed Hump Program. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:48:40

  2023-0992

  Approval/authorization of a Resolution adopting an updated Speed Zone Ordinance/List of Roads (LOR). Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:49:22

  2023-1059

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with J. Dwight Williams and Eloise W. Williams, to purchase 0.292 acres of fee simple right of way, 0.241 acres of permanent construction easement, 0.228 acres of temporary detour easement, 0.012 acres of temporary driveway easement, and 673.66 linear feet of limited access rights for the amount of four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000.00), including authority to execute any and all related documents necessary to consummate the transaction. This purchase is for the SR 316/University Parkway from Cedars Road to Sugarloaf Parkway project, Gwinnett County project number F-1256, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project numbers 0013895, 0013896, and 0013897. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This agreement is funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:51:00

  2023-1075

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute the first amendment to the Transit Operations and Maintenance annual contract with Transdev Services, Inc., authorizing a revenue rate increase to be applied to the fixed route service. This contract amendment will be funded 100% by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through FTA's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:51:57

  2023-1016

  Award OS050-23, provision of products and services for Waterman Industries slide gates on an annual contract (December 5, 2023 through December 4, 2024), to McWane Plant and Industrial, LLC, base amount $200,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:52:58

  2023-1018

  Award OS049-23, provision of products and services for Endress + Hauser equipment on an annual contract (December 5, 2023 through December 4, 2024), to Endress + Hauser, Inc., base amount $150,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:53:41

  2023-1035

  Award BL135-23, Five Forks phase 1 - Flowers Crossing neighborhood water main replacement, to Summit Construction & Development, LLC, amount not to exceed $5,089,685.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on November 9, 2023, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:54:36

  2023-1036

  Award BL125-23, Rock Springs Medical sewer, to JDS, Inc., amount not to exceed $18,430,078.50. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on November 9, 2023, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:55:28

  2023-1040

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for the Long-Term Trend Monitoring Program as required under the County's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permits, and in compliance with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Water Resources Management Plan. The total agreement cost is $1,268,700.00 of which USGS is contributing $160,200.00 and Gwinnett County is contributing $1,108,500.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on November 9, 2023, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:56:50

  Adjournment