Gwinnett County Commissioners — Business Session, July 14, 2026
These minutes are unofficial. The county publishes minutes before the Board formally approves them, so this reflects the current public record and may be revised. The official version is linked below.
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners held an unofficial business session on July 14, 2026. The Board approved numerous contracts for infrastructure, technology, and senior services, as well as several appointments to county boards and commissions. Additionally, the Board issued a proclamation recognizing July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month.
Topics
- appointments
- contracts
- transportation
- water_sewer
- it_technology
- finance
- grants
- parks
- public_safety
- sustainability
- procedural
Actions
2026-0811 — Appointments to Upper Ocmulgee River Resource Conservation and Development Council
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Board of Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Michael Skarda (Incumbent Keith Asher) and Incumbents Helen Ellis and Eric Marlowe to the Upper Ocmulgee River Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
2026-0861 — Appointment to Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · District 4/Holtkamp · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Incumbent Peg Murray to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board.
2026-0939 — Resignation of Larry Cobb from Merit Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · District 1/Carden · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to accept the resignation of Larry Cobb from the Merit Board.
2026-0940 — Appointments to Homelessness Task Force
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Board of Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Tami Wilder, Chairwoman’s appointment, and Charles Mandrell Moore, District 3, to the Homelessness Task Force.
2026-0941 — Appointment to Development Advisory Committee
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Board of Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Jamin Harkness to the Development Advisory Committee as the Municipal-Gwinnett Planning Commission Representative.
2026-0942 — Appointment to Gwinnett County Stormwater Authority
approved · Vote: 5-0 · District 3/Watkins · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to appoint Incumbent Anita Atkinson to the Gwinnett County Stormwater Authority, Seat 3.
2026-0853 — Award BL079-26, purchase of stormwater pipe
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 146000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL079-26, purchase of stormwater pipe on an annual contract to Foley Products Company, LLC and Southeast Culvert, Inc.
2026-0832 — Renew BL070-24, purchase and installation of sod
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 310000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL070-24, purchase and installation of sod on an annual contract with Visionscapes, Inc.
2026-0856 — Renew BL060-24, purchase of groceries
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 794221.48 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL060-24, purchase of groceries on an annual contract with Good Source Solutions; Performance Foodservice; and Sutherland's Foodservice, Inc.
2026-0857 — Renew BL023-25, purchase of paper and kitchen items
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 517765.82 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL023-25, purchase of paper and miscellaneous kitchen items on an annual contract.
2026-0921 — Renew BL064-25, purchase of body armor
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 238044 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL064-25, purchase of body armor on an annual contract.
2026-0704 — Contract renewal with Georgia Department of Human Services for senior transportation
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 757783.36 (not to exceed) · Community Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman or designee to execute an annual contract renewal with the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) for the provision of transportation and transportation-related services for seniors.
2026-0826 — Acceptance of Atlanta Regional Commission grant for senior services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 2610307.71 (not to exceed) · Community Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization to accept a grant awarded by the Atlanta Regional Commission for senior services programs.
2026-0864 — Renew RP019-23, inmate commissary services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 125000 (estimated revenue) · Correctional Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew RP019-23, provision of inmate commissary services on an annual contract with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC.
2026-0717 — Award RP011-26, IT and internal auditing services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 225920 (not to exceed) · Financial Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award RP011-26, provision of information technology and other internal auditing services on an annual contract to Rausch Advisory Services, LLC.
2026-0771 — May 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Report
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Financial Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization of the May 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Report and ratification of all budget amendments.
2026-0831 — Renew OS018-19, Cisco networking equipment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 11342744.93 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew OS018-19, purchase of Cisco networking equipment and IT infrastructure products and services.
2026-0833 — Renew OS028-19, NetApp products and solutions
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 466863.27 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew OS028-19, purchase of NetApp products and solutions on an annual contract.
2026-0836 — Renew BL159-23, Nutanix hardware and support
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 238229.98 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL159-23, provision of Nutanix hardware, software, support and maintenance on an annual contract.
2026-0837 — Renew OS025-16, FileNet support and maintenance
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 220073.23 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew OS025-16, FileNet support and maintenance on an annual contract.
2026-0813 — Amend Chapter 62 of Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances (Libraries)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Law Department · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization to amend Chapter 62 of the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances related to Libraries.
2026-0816 — Condemnation proceedings for property at 2625 Ross Road
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 7300 (not to exceed) · Law Department · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Andrew Lipko, Jr. and Sue E. Lipko.
2026-0914 — Settlement Agreement in Gwinnett County v. Archimetric Construction & Design Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Law Department · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization of a Settlement Agreement and Release in the matter of Gwinnett County, Georgia v. Archimetric Construction & Design Inc.
2026-0855 — Award BL075-26, Aquatic Center pool renovations
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 318649.76 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL075-26, Gwinnett County Aquatic Center pool renovations, to Smith Aquatics, Inc.
2026-0869 — Award BL083-26, Harbins Park multipurpose field turf replacement
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 838000 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL083-26, Harbins Park multipurpose field turf replacement, to Sports Turf Company, Inc.
2026-0762 — Increase RP026-23, Gwinnett trails signage
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 248544.1 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to increase RP026-23, provision of on-demand fabrication and installation of Gwinnett trails signage.
2026-0888 — Award SS022-26, Skydio Drone as First Responder
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 334494.26 (not to exceed) · Police Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award SS022-26, purchase of Skydio Drone as First Responder on a multi-year contract.
2026-0781 — MOU with Atlanta Regional Commission for UASI grant
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 132750 (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).
2026-0828 — Declare June 2026 surplus vehicles and equipment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Support Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to declare the June 2026 surplus vehicles and the equipment list as surplus/salvage.
2026-0878 — Award BL078-26, Brushy Fork Road pedestrian improvement project
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 679038.7 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL078-26, Brushy Fork Road (Rozena Place to Lilly Brook Drive) pedestrian improvement project.
2026-0873 — Apply for and accept FTA Section 5307 and 5339 formula grant funds
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 8927059 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 and 5339 formula grant funds.
2026-0817 — Award BL053-26, North Chattahoochee interceptor improvements phase 2
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 11241672 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL053-26, North Chattahoochee interceptor improvements phase 2, to JDS, Inc.
2026-0818 — Award BL044-26, purchase of 108-inch slide gates
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 440909.47 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award BL044-26, purchase of 108-inch slide gates at the Lanier Filter Plant.
2026-0841 — Award OS026-26, purchase of Fortinet products and services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 278311 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award OS026-26, purchase of Fortinet products and services on an annual contract.
2026-0863 — Award SS021-26, products and services for Howden blowers
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 495000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Award SS021-26, provision of products and services for Howden blowers on an annual contract.
2026-0795 — Renew BL061-24, coatings restoration
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 1650000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew BL061-24, provision of coatings restoration on an annual contract.
2026-0834 — Renew SS008-24, Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation equipment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 3584700 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to renew SS008-24, provision of products and services for Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation equipment.
2026-0824 — Encroachment Agreements for water main extension
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute Encroachment Agreements and any related documents with Colonial Pipeline Company and Georgia Power Company.
2026-0946 — Appointments to Gwinnett County Sustainability Commission
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Watkins · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to appoint Incumbent Daniel Hilton, District 1, and Brandon Coleman, District 3 to the Gwinnett County Sustainability Commission.
Sources
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