Gwinnett County Commissioners — Business Session, April 14, 2026
This is a summary of the official Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Business Session held on April 14, 2026. The Board approved several key items, including a new Short-term Rental Ordinance, multiple SPLOST-funded transportation and park improvements, and appointments to various county boards and authorities. Additionally, the Board recognized several community milestones and events through proclamations, such as Earth Day and National Donate Life Month.
Topics
- appointments
- contracts
- transportation
- public_safety
- water_sewer
- finance
- grants
- sustainability
- animals
- procedural
- parks
- it_technology
- splost
- zoning
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Agenda {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Approval of Minutes: Strategic Planning Session, Executive Session, and Public Hearing
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Minutes: • Strategic Planning Session: March 18-20, 2026 • Executive Session: March 24, 2026 • Public Hearing: March 24, 2026 {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Proclamation: Recognizing National Donate Life Month
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Proclamation: Recognizing National Donate Month
Proclamation: Recognizing National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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Proclamation: Recognizing National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Proclamation: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Georgia First Generation Foundation
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Proclamation: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Georgia First Generation Foundation
Proclamation: Recognizing Representative Dewey McClain’s Service and Retirement
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Proclamation: Recognizing Representative Dewey McClain’s Service and Retirement
Proclamation: Recognizing Earth Day 2026
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Proclamation: Recognizing Earth Day 2026
2026-0377 — Reappointment of Domonique Cooper to the Region Three DBHDD Advisory Council
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to reappoint Incumbent Domonique Cooper to the Region Three Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Advisory Council.
2026-0380 — Appointment of Miguel Figueroa to the Gwinnett County Transit Advisory Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Miguel Figueroa to the Gwinnett County Transit Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of Akbar Ali.
2026-0436 — Appointment of Kevin Dodson to the Development Advisory Committee
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Kevin Dodson to the Development Advisory Committee as the Utility Company Representative.
2026-0464 — Appointment of Scott Samuel to the Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Scott Samuel to the Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Linda Priest as a Registered Civil Engineer Representative.
2026-0473 — Appointment of Nicole Robinson to the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Nicole Robinson to the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority to fill the unexpired term of Tanjina Islam.
2026-0403 — Contract with Vision to Learn for mobile vision program
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 100000 · Community Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Vision to Learn in the amount of $100,000.00 to implement a mobile vision program
2026-0416 — Award OS024-26 management consulting services to Deloitte, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 199887 (not to exceed) · County Administration · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award OS024-26, provision of management consulting services for the Department of Human Resources, to Deloitte, Inc., using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, amount not to exceed $199,887.00.
2026-0444 — Change Order No. 3 to RP026-21 with Gilbane Building Company
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 38943000 · County Administration · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Change Order No. 3 to RP026-21 Construction Manager at Risk for the renovation of Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Campus Space with Gilbane Building Company, increasing the contract by $38,943,000.00.
2026-0409 — Renew RP041-21 and Change Order No. 4 with REI Systems, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 289308.29 (not to exceed) · Financial Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew RP041-21, provision of a grants management software solution on an annual contract... and approval of Change Order No. 4, with REI Systems, Inc., amount not to exceed $289,308.29.
2026-0358 — February 28, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report and budget amendments
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Financial Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization of the February 28, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report and ratification of all budget amendments.
2026-0367 — Award SS009-26 purchase of fire hoses to AEST Fire & Safety
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 107904.5 (not to exceed) · Fire Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award SS009-26, purchase of fire hoses, to AEST Fire & Safety, amount not to exceed $107,904.50.
2026-0417 — Accept grant award for summer internship program from ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 6519 · Human Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization to accept a grant award for a summer internship program from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia Civic Affairs Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $6,519.00.
2026-0404 — Award SS010-26 iNovah cashiering software support to System Innovators
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 117735.66 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award SS010-26, provision of iNovah cashiering software support and maintenance on an annual contract... to System Innovators... amount not to exceed $117,735.66.
2026-0201 — Renew OS020-24 Oracle products and support with Mythics, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 113841.84 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew OS020-24, provision of Oracle products, services, licenses and support on an annual contract... with Mythics, Inc... amount not to exceed $113,841.84.
2026-0385 — Renew OS015-22 Adobe software subscriptions with CDW Government, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 264084.06 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew OS015-22, purchase of Adobe software renewal subscriptions on an annual contract... with CDW Government, LLC... amount not to exceed $264,084.06.
2026-0408 — Renew BL046-24 radio installation and removal services with Mobile Communications America, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 196400.4 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL046-24, installation and removal services for radios, MDT's and affiliated equipment on an annual contract... with Mobile Communications America, Inc., amount not to exceed $196,400.40.
2026-0371 — Resolution and Subdivision Participation and Release Form for Pharmacies Settlement
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Law Department · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Resolution, and a Subdivision Participation and Release Form, to participate in the Associated Pharmacies, Inc... Settlement.
2026-0426 — Condemnation proceedings for property of Huntington Ridge 2016 LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 199100 · Law Department · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Huntington Ridge 2016 LLC... amount $199,100.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST program.
2026-0427 — Condemnation proceedings for property of WSI Poppy Ridge, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 51200 · Law Department · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of WSI Poppy Ridge, LLC and EPC Holdings 1038 LLC... amount $51,200.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST program.
2026-0429 — Condemnation proceedings for property of Nova Group, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 47800 · Law Department · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Nova Group, LLC... amount $47,800.00. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST program.
2026-0390 — Award BL040-26 Rabbit Hill Park synthetic turf replacement to Advanced Sports Surfaces, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 860634 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL040-26, Rabbit Hill Park synthetic turf replacement, to Advanced Sports Surfaces, LLC, amount not to exceed $860,634.00. This contract is funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program.
2026-0402 — Award BL024-26 wood floor refinishing to The Flooring Connection, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 136300 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL024-26, provision of wood floor refinishing on a multi-year contract, to The Flooring Connection, LLC... total amount not to exceed $136,300.00.
2026-0357 — Renew BL044-23 lighting maintenance with LMI Systems, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 210000 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL044-23, provision of lighting maintenance and re-lamping services for recreational facilities & security lighting on an annual contract... with LMI Systems, LLC, amount not to exceed $210,000.00.
2026-0370 — Renew BL053-25 precision laser grading services with Laser Products, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 125000 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL053-25, provision of precision laser grading services on an annual contract... with Laser Products, LLC dba Turfplaner of Georgia, amount not to exceed $125,000.00.
2026-0376 — Amend Code of Ordinances to create a new Short-term Rental Ordinance
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Planning & Development · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization to amend the Code of Ordinances of Gwinnett County to create a new Short-term Rental Ordinance in Article V of Chapter 74.
2026-0401 — 2026 Participation Agreement with Partnership Gwinnett Public Funding Entity, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Planning & Development · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into the 2026 Participation Agreement with Partnership Gwinnett Public Funding Entity, Inc.
2026-0372 — MOU with Atlanta Regional Commission for UASI grant funds
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 148210.53 (not to exceed) · Police Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding... with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) related to acceptance of grant funds... for a value not to exceed $148,210.53.
2026-0386 — Award SS008-26 ELSAG license plate recognition systems to Thomas J. Madden & Associates
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 112100 (not to exceed) · Sheriff · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award SS008-26, provision of ELSAG license plate recognition systems, to Thomas J. Madden & Associates, amount not to exceed $112,100.00.
2026-0405 — Award BL036-26 Detention Center employee parking lot and security upgrades to NPSG Built, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 2069960 (not to exceed) · Sheriff · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL036-26, Gwinnett County Detention Center employee parking lot and security upgrades project, to NPSG Built, LLC, amount not to exceed $2,069,960.00.
2026-0306 — Retirement of Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office K9 Kimbo
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Sheriff · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to retire from service, Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office K9 Kimbo. K9 Kimbo will be removed from the Fixed Asset Registry and permanently retired to his former handler, Corporal Silva.
2026-0336 — Accept donation of a dual-purpose K9 from Jay and Lindsey Azar
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 20000 · Sheriff · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to accept the donation of a dual-purpose narcotic/patrol/tracking K9, valued at approximately $20,000.00, from Jay and Lindsey Azar to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit
2026-0300 — Renew BL007-23 transparent vinyl covered mattresses with Bob Barker Company, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 140000 (not to exceed) · Sheriff · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL007-23, purchase of transparent vinyl covered mattresses on an annual contract... with Bob Barker Company, Inc., amount not to exceed $140,000.00.
2026-0368 — Award BL029-26 Cruse Road pedestrian improvement project to Sol Construction, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 869709 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL029-26, Cruse Road (Regency Drive to Oakland Road) pedestrian improvement project, to Sol Construction, LLC, amount not to exceed $869,709.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program.
2026-0369 — Award BL033-26 Jimmy Carter Boulevard at Britt Road/Williams Road intersection improvement to 9 Yards Infrastructure, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 789876 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL033-26, Jimmy Carter Boulevard at Britt Road/Williams Road intersection improvement project, to 9 Yards Infrastructure, LLC, amount not to exceed $789,876.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program.
2026-0383 — Award BL034-26 Oak Road at Mountain View Road intersection improvement to E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 1672475.6 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL034-26, Oak Road at Mountain View Road intersection improvement project, to E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,672,475.60. This contract is funded 13.8% by the City of Snellville and 86.2% by the 2017 SPLOST program.
2026-0375 — Supplemental Agreement #1 with GDOT for Sugarloaf Parkway project scoping and planning
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 600000 · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute Supplemental Agreement #1... to the original Project Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the scoping and planning for the Sugarloaf Parkway project... GDOT will contribute an additional $600,000.00 and the County will provide a required local match of $150,000.00.
2026-0407 — Letter of consensus regarding I-85 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to sign a letter of consensus indicating agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration regarding the documents prepared as part of the I-85 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study.
2026-0288 — Renew BL174-23 thermoplastic materials with Geveko Markings, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 250000 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL174-23, purchase of thermoplastic materials on an annual contract... with Geveko Markings, Inc., amount not to exceed $250,000.00. This contract is funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program.
2026-0415 — Renew BL028-25 hot asphaltic mix with C.W. Matthews Contracting, Co., Inc. and Pittman Construction Company, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 380000 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL028-25, purchase of hot asphaltic mix on an annual contract... with C.W. Matthews Contracting, Co., Inc. and Pittman Construction Company, Inc., amount not to exceed $380,000.00. This contract is funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program.
2026-0290 — Renew SS024-23 Avail maintenance and support with Avail Technologies, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 293668.53 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew SS024-23, provision of Avail maintenance and support agreement on an annual contract... with Avail Technologies, Inc., amount not to exceed $293,668.53.
2026-0388 — Award BL002-26 South Scales Road water main replacement to The Dickerson Group, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 991208.97 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL002-26, South Scales Road water main replacement, to The Dickerson Group, Inc., amount not to exceed $991,208.97.
2026-0382 — Increase and renew BL049-23 water main construction with JDS, Inc. and The Dickerson Group, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 10000000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to increase BL049-23, construction and maintenance of water mains on an annual contract... from $5,000,000.00 to $6,000,000.00 and approval to renew... amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00.
2026-0384 — Increase and renew BL048-23 gravity and sewer force mains construction with JDS, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 10500000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to increase BL048-23, construction and rehabilitation of gravity and sewer force mains on an annual contract... from $7,000,000.00 to $9,000,000.00 and approval to renew... amount not to exceed $10,500,000.00.
2026-0414 — Increase and renew SS009-24 Flygt submersible pumps products and services with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 5200000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to increase SS009-24, purchase of products and services for Flygt submersible pumps on an annual contract... from $3,500,000.00 to $5,641,281.53 and approval to renew... amount not to exceed $5,200,000.00.
2026-0391 — Renew RP039-21 document processing services with Datamatx, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 2740000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew RP039-21, document processing services for the Department of Water Resources on an annual contract... with Datamatx, Inc., amount not to exceed $2,740,000.00.
2026-0413 — Renew BL029-23 HVAC system maintenance with 5 Seasons Mechanical, LLC, Maxair Mechanical, LLC, and United Maintenance, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 1760000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL029-23, HVAC system maintenance, repair, and replacement services for various Department of Water Resources locations on an annual contract... amount not to exceed $1,760,000.00.
2026-0469 — Appointment of David Will to the Ethics Board (Kirkland Carden Complaint)
approved · Vote: 3-0-2 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Watkins
Approval to appoint David Will to the Ethics Board empaneled for the Ethics Complaint filed against Commissioner Kirkland Carden
2026-0470 — Appointment of David Will to the Ethics Board (Ben Ku Complaint)
approved · Vote: 4-0-1 · Commissioners · Motion: Carden · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to appoint David Will to the Ethics Board empaneled for the Ethics Complaint filed against Commissioner Ben Ku
2026-0474 — Appointment of Larry Cobb to the Gwinnett Historical Restoration & Preservation Board
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Carden · Second: Ku
Approval to appoint Larry Cobb to the Gwinnett Historical Restoration & Preservation Board to fill the unexpired term of Shelly Abraham. (Tabled to 5/19/2026)
Sources
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