Gwinnett commissioners move dozens of routine contracts, appointments and a repealer resolution to discussion or consent
February 04, 2024 | Gwinnett County, Georgia
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Chairwoman Hendrickson convened the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners’ 10 a.m. work session on Feb. 4, 2025, and the board moved a large set of routine items to the consent agenda while opening discussion on a small number of items including a proposed repeal of the Community Outreach Advisory Board ordinance and condemnation authority for a roadway widening project.
Most items presented by department directors were recommended for consent. Financial Services Acting Director Russell Royal asked the board to renew a contract with Alliance Fire Protection Services Inc. for routine inspection and testing of fire sprinkler systems (base bid $176,112.50) and to renew a public safety uniform contract for corrections and fire and emergency services (base bid $293,166.50, a 4.1% price increase). Dorothy Parks of Information Technology described a multiyear cashiering solution award to Can-Am Technologies (initial term through Dec. 31, 2025; base amount $137,991; lifetime base $331,161) to integrate permitting payments with the county’s financial systems. Water Resources Director Rebecca Shelton summarized multiple procurement items, including an Avivo USA LLC contract for equipment services (base $250,000) and renewal of a utility-locating services contract (base $1,350,875.34).
Community Services Director Lindsey Jorsett presented a contract with the Georgia Department of Human Services for $757,783.36 to provide transportation services for seniors through June 30, 2025. Jorsett said the demand-response program completed more than 45,000 trips during the last contract period and that 90% of riders pay no fees, with the remaining riders contributing modest cost shares. "This contract supports seniors’ access to nonemergency medical appointments and senior centers," Jorsett said.
County Attorney Mike Lepezak asked the board to authorize condemnation proceedings to acquire limited right-of-way and easements from Shigler Parkway LLC for the Sugarloaf Parkway widening project between Meadow Church Road and Satellite Boulevard, funded by the 2017 SPLAS program; staff told commissioners initial negotiations occurred but that the property owner became nonresponsive, prompting the request to proceed with eminent domain filings. Lepezak also asked the board to consider a resolution to repeal the ordinance that created the Community Outreach Advisory Board, explaining staff favors a less formal, more flexible approach to civic engagement managed by the Civic Engagement and Social Impact Division.
Chief Cleo Atwater asked the board to ratify two emergency purchases at the Gwinnett County Detention Center: replacement of a 30-year-old property conveyor system by Tri State Technical Services for $345,681 and installation of an 8-by-22-by-14-foot freezer box by Galgan HVAC and Mechanical Service Inc. for $199,962, restoring roughly 37,000 pounds (about 25%) of the jail’s freezer capacity. "To safeguard staff and mitigate further risk and disruptions, Tristate Technical Services replaced the property conveyor system," Atwater said.
Other items placed on the consent agenda included contracts with Viewpoint Health ($1,443,341), Mosaic Georgia Inc. ($815,000), the Gwinnett County Health Department ($3,345,000), the Latin American Association ($1,012,300) and the Gwinnett Coalition ($235,088) for varied community services; roof and HVAC replacements for county facilities (Central Police Precinct roof not to exceed $118,175; Lawrenceville Senior Center project not to exceed $512,329.21); and an easement agreement allowing sewer infrastructure construction for a proposed 56-townhome development by Lake Blue Ridge Land Company LLC.
Tax Commissioner Dennis Mitchell formally notified the board of his appointment of Jeremy Collins as chief deputy tax commissioner and asked that the appointment be recorded in the minutes pursuant to state law.
The board had no further comments and adjourned after a voice vote of 'aye.'
Most items presented by department directors were recommended for consent. Financial Services Acting Director Russell Royal asked the board to renew a contract with Alliance Fire Protection Services Inc. for routine inspection and testing of fire sprinkler systems (base bid $176,112.50) and to renew a public safety uniform contract for corrections and fire and emergency services (base bid $293,166.50, a 4.1% price increase). Dorothy Parks of Information Technology described a multiyear cashiering solution award to Can-Am Technologies (initial term through Dec. 31, 2025; base amount $137,991; lifetime base $331,161) to integrate permitting payments with the county’s financial systems. Water Resources Director Rebecca Shelton summarized multiple procurement items, including an Avivo USA LLC contract for equipment services (base $250,000) and renewal of a utility-locating services contract (base $1,350,875.34).
Community Services Director Lindsey Jorsett presented a contract with the Georgia Department of Human Services for $757,783.36 to provide transportation services for seniors through June 30, 2025. Jorsett said the demand-response program completed more than 45,000 trips during the last contract period and that 90% of riders pay no fees, with the remaining riders contributing modest cost shares. "This contract supports seniors’ access to nonemergency medical appointments and senior centers," Jorsett said.
County Attorney Mike Lepezak asked the board to authorize condemnation proceedings to acquire limited right-of-way and easements from Shigler Parkway LLC for the Sugarloaf Parkway widening project between Meadow Church Road and Satellite Boulevard, funded by the 2017 SPLAS program; staff told commissioners initial negotiations occurred but that the property owner became nonresponsive, prompting the request to proceed with eminent domain filings. Lepezak also asked the board to consider a resolution to repeal the ordinance that created the Community Outreach Advisory Board, explaining staff favors a less formal, more flexible approach to civic engagement managed by the Civic Engagement and Social Impact Division.
Chief Cleo Atwater asked the board to ratify two emergency purchases at the Gwinnett County Detention Center: replacement of a 30-year-old property conveyor system by Tri State Technical Services for $345,681 and installation of an 8-by-22-by-14-foot freezer box by Galgan HVAC and Mechanical Service Inc. for $199,962, restoring roughly 37,000 pounds (about 25%) of the jail’s freezer capacity. "To safeguard staff and mitigate further risk and disruptions, Tristate Technical Services replaced the property conveyor system," Atwater said.
Other items placed on the consent agenda included contracts with Viewpoint Health ($1,443,341), Mosaic Georgia Inc. ($815,000), the Gwinnett County Health Department ($3,345,000), the Latin American Association ($1,012,300) and the Gwinnett Coalition ($235,088) for varied community services; roof and HVAC replacements for county facilities (Central Police Precinct roof not to exceed $118,175; Lawrenceville Senior Center project not to exceed $512,329.21); and an easement agreement allowing sewer infrastructure construction for a proposed 56-townhome development by Lake Blue Ridge Land Company LLC.
Tax Commissioner Dennis Mitchell formally notified the board of his appointment of Jeremy Collins as chief deputy tax commissioner and asked that the appointment be recorded in the minutes pursuant to state law.
The board had no further comments and adjourned after a voice vote of 'aye.'
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