Council renews interim public‑safety director contract and approves Fulton County 911/I.T. services agreements
September 18, 2025 | South Fulton, Fulton County, Georgia
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The City of South Fulton council on Sept. 17 approved two public‑safety actions: an extension of the city’s professional services agreement with interim director Dr. Cedric Alexander and intergovernmental procurement of communications and information systems from Fulton County.
City Manager Sharon d. Subadan told council that Dr. Alexander’s original short engagement had proven valuable and recommended extending his contract to complete a multi‑month workload. Council approved the extension through May 31, 2026; the staff motion passed unanimously.
Separately, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County to continue 911 emergency communications services and to obtain 800 MHz radio access and a records management system. The city provided the council the annual costs cited in the staff packet: $1,650,000 for 911 emergency communications, $407,082 for 800 MHz radio system access and $175,904.15 for records management, totaling $2,232,986. City staff and council described this procurement as interim and as part of a multi‑stage plan that will position the city for a future in‑house 9‑1‑1 capability when a permanent public‑safety facility is completed.
Assistant city leaders said the city is also preparing its own records management system and is coordinating technical planning with regional operators (TRACOM) so the city can stand up its own 911 operations timed with the completion of new buildings. Council discussion acknowledged the multi‑year nature of building operational capacity (facility, staffing, training) and emphasized ongoing coordination with the fire chief and IT staff.
The council also approved a contract award (project 25‑08) to NGT Group LLC for ATMS/SU upgrades at $4,222,270.40, connected to the city’s broader communications and infrastructure procurement.
Ending: Councilmembers said they supported localizing services in the long run but noted the short‑term need to secure reliable communications and records systems while the city builds permanent facilities.
(Reporting note: dollar figures and vote outcomes are taken from the Sept. 17 meeting transcript and staff presentation.)
City Manager Sharon d. Subadan told council that Dr. Alexander’s original short engagement had proven valuable and recommended extending his contract to complete a multi‑month workload. Council approved the extension through May 31, 2026; the staff motion passed unanimously.
Separately, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County to continue 911 emergency communications services and to obtain 800 MHz radio access and a records management system. The city provided the council the annual costs cited in the staff packet: $1,650,000 for 911 emergency communications, $407,082 for 800 MHz radio system access and $175,904.15 for records management, totaling $2,232,986. City staff and council described this procurement as interim and as part of a multi‑stage plan that will position the city for a future in‑house 9‑1‑1 capability when a permanent public‑safety facility is completed.
Assistant city leaders said the city is also preparing its own records management system and is coordinating technical planning with regional operators (TRACOM) so the city can stand up its own 911 operations timed with the completion of new buildings. Council discussion acknowledged the multi‑year nature of building operational capacity (facility, staffing, training) and emphasized ongoing coordination with the fire chief and IT staff.
The council also approved a contract award (project 25‑08) to NGT Group LLC for ATMS/SU upgrades at $4,222,270.40, connected to the city’s broader communications and infrastructure procurement.
Ending: Councilmembers said they supported localizing services in the long run but noted the short‑term need to secure reliable communications and records systems while the city builds permanent facilities.
(Reporting note: dollar figures and vote outcomes are taken from the Sept. 17 meeting transcript and staff presentation.)
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