Gwinnett County Commissioners — Business Session, August 4, 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.
These are the unofficial minutes of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Business Session held on August 4, 2026. Key actions taken include establishing the 2026 millage rates with a 3-2 vote, appointing Jenny S. Carter as County Attorney, and approving various SPLOST-funded infrastructure and public safety contracts. An ordinance amendment regarding the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council was also approved.
Topics
- millage
- appointments
- contracts
- transportation
- public_safety
- splost
- water_sewer
- stormwater
- it_technology
- grants
- animals
- procedural
Actions
2026-1079 — Motion to Amend Agenda to add GCID 2026-1079 under New Business
approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: Watkins · Second: Holtkamp
Motion to Amend Agenda to add GCID 2026-1079 under New Business {Action: Approved Motion: Watkins Second: Holtkamp Vote: 4-1; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-No; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Approval of Amended Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Amended Agenda {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Approval of Minutes: Executive Session and Public Hearing (July 28, 2026)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Minutes: Executive Session: July 28, 2026; Public Hearing: July 28, 2026 {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-1103 — Resignation of Om Duggal and appointment of Milan Patel to the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to accept the resignation of Incumbent Om Duggal and appoint Milan Patel to the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District Board.
2026-1014 — Appointment of William Jackson to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to appoint Incumbent William Jackson to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board. Term expires July 31, 2027.
2026-1015 — Appointment of Jeff Mahaffey to the Development Authority of Gwinnett County
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to appoint Incumbent Jeff Mahaffey to the Development Authority of Gwinnett County. Term expires June 13, 2030.
2026-1017 — Appointment of Bryan Doran to the Tree Advisory Committee
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to appoint Bryan Doran to the Tree Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired term of Roxanne Raven. Term expires December 31, 2027.
2026-1065 — Appointment of Tyler Phillips to the Homelessness Task Force
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to appoint Tyler Phillips to the Homelessness Task Force. Member serves at the pleasure of the Board.
2026-1081 — Appointment of Jenny S. Carter as County Attorney and employment agreement
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval of appointment of Jenny S. Carter as County Attorney and authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an employment agreement with her.
2026-0953 — Renew contract for speed limit feedback radar signs with Radarsign, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 136540 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew BL066-23, provision of speed limit feedback radar signs on an annual contract (September 20, 2026 through September 19, 2027), with Radarsign, LLC, amount not to exceed $136,540.00. This contract is funded 99.6% by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
2026-0962 — Renew contract for sidewalk repair and maintenance with Georgia Safe Sidewalks, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 310000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew BL103-23, provision of sidewalk repair and maintenance on an annual contract (September 20, 2026 through September 19, 2027), with Georgia Safe Sidewalks, LLC, amount not to exceed $310,000.00. This contract is funded 84% by the 2017 SPLOST Program and 16% by the Recreation Fund.
2026-0974 — Renew contract for purchase of crushed stone with Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. and Metro Green Recycling, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 475000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew BL073-22, purchase of crushed stone on an annual contract (September 21, 2026 through September 20, 2027), with Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. and Metro Green Recycling, LLC, amount not to exceed $475,000.00.
2026-0769 — Renew contract for respite care and personal care services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 354000 (not to exceed) · Community Services · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew BL093-25, provision of respite care and personal care services to Gwinnett County residents on an annual contract (September 16, 2026 through September 15, 2027), with Lynette's TLC Home Services, LLC, as the primary service provider...
2026-0933 — MOU with Atlanta Regional Commission for election supplies grant
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 18495.15 (not to exceed) · Elections · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and any other necessary documents, with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) related to acceptance of grant funds for election supplies, for a value not to exceed $18,495.15.
2026-0976 — Renew contract for wellness program with Sharecare, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 684031 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew RP008-22, provision of a wellness program on an annual contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), with Sharecare, Inc., amount not to exceed $684,031.00.
2026-0983 — Change Order No. 4 to extend HMO program contract with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 35463315.84 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval of Change Order No. 4 to extend RP001-21, provision of an HMO program on an annual contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., amount not to exceed $35,463,315.84.
2026-0984 — Increase and extend family planning program contract with Maven Clinic Co.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 381550 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to increase RP032-21, provision of a family planning program on an annual contract for the current contract period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026), with Maven Clinic Co., from $196,400.00 to $364,950.00, and approval of Change Order No. 4 to extend (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), amount not to exceed $381,550.00.
2026-0985 — Increase and extend life, accident and disability plans contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 5569394.54 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to increase RP005-21, provision of life, accident and disability plans on an annual contract for the current contract period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026), with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dba Metlife, from $5,158,917.24 to $5,304,185.25, and approval of Change Order No. 2 to extend (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), amount not to exceed $5,569,394.54.
2026-0988 — Increase and renew dental program contract with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 5686593.24 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to increase RP011-23, provision of a dental program on an annual contract for the current contract period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026), with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, from $4,984,531.56 to $5,181,697.08 and approval to renew (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), amount not to exceed $5,686,593.24.
2026-0948 — Renew Cisco maintenance and support contract with Computacenter United States, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 2191506.06 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew OS024-18, Cisco maintenance and support on an annual contract (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027), with Computacenter United States, Inc. formerly known as ProSys Information Systems, Inc... amount not to exceed $2,191,506.06.
2026-0981 — Submit Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan to HUD for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Planning & Development · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval/authorization to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investments Partnership Program and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.
2026-0977 — Award contract for purchase of rifle plates and carriers
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 112823.04 · Police Services · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Award BL088-26, purchase of rifle plates and carriers, to Spiritus Systems Company, Inc. and TYR Tactical, LLC, in the amount of $112,823.04.
2026-0838 — Renew contract for helicopter inspection, maintenance, and repair with Rotor Resources, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 655359.86 (not to exceed) · Police Services · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew BL100-25, provision of helicopter inspection, maintenance, and repair on an annual contract (August 5, 2026 through August 4, 2027), with Rotor Resources, LLC, amount not to exceed $655,359.86, and ratification of $279,534.69.
2026-0839 — Award contract for Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office fire alarm upgrade project
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 423000 (not to exceed) · Sheriff · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Award BL069-26, Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office fire alarm upgrade project, to Cooperative Choice, LLC dba EMC Security, amount not to exceed $423,000.00.
2026-1050 — Award contract for purchase of washer and dryers
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 265245 (not to exceed) · Sheriff · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Award BL100-26, purchase of washer and dryers, to Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales, LLC, amount not to exceed $265,245.00.
2026-1005 — Award contract for purchase of public safety vehicles to Akins Ford, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 10057631.61 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Award OS027-26, purchase of public safety vehicles, to Akins Ford, LLC, using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, amount not to exceed $10,057,631.61, and approval to dispose of assets...
2026-0961 — Award contract for South Rockbridge Road pedestrian improvement project to CMC, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 3428430 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Award BL087-26, South Rockbridge Road (North Deshong Road to North of DeKalb County Line) pedestrian improvement project, to CMC, Inc., amount not to exceed $3,428,430.00. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
2026-0952 — Renew contract for transit demand professional services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 150000 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew RP013-24, provision of transit demand professional services on an annual contract (August 17, 2026 through August 16, 2027), with multiple vendors, amount not to exceed $150,000.00.
2026-0978 — Increase contract for Goulds pumps and equipment with Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 200000 · Water Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to increase SS011-25, provision of products and services for Goulds pumps and equipment on an annual contract (May 20, 2026 through May 19, 2027), with Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, from $90,000.00 to $200,000.00.
2026-0979 — Renew contract for Invensys-Foxboro control system with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 250000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew SS029-23, purchase of components, software, system maintenance and service for the Invensys-Foxboro control system on an annual contract (August 19, 2026 through August 18, 2027), with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
2026-0980 — Renew contract for variable frequency drive maintenance services with Electronics Maintenance Associates, Inc.
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 325000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
Approval to renew BL042-24, provision of variable frequency drive maintenance services on an annual contract (September 3, 2026 through September 2, 2027), with Electronics Maintenance Associates, Inc., amount not to exceed $325,000.00.
2026-1011 — Resolution establishing the 2026 millage rates
approved · Vote: 3-2 · Financial Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Watkins
Approval/authorization of a Resolution establishing the 2026 millage rates; authorizing the levy of taxes within Gwinnett County; and authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents related to the millage rates and digest submission to the Georgia Department of Revenue.
2026-0975 — Increase and renew contract for purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel
no_action · Vote: 5-0 · 23183251 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval to increase BL051-23, purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel on an annual contract... from $20,184,596.00 to $22,734,096.00 and approval to renew... amount not to exceed $23,183,251.00. {Action: Removed Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0...}
2026-1079 — Amend Code of Ordinances regarding Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Community Services · Motion: Carden · Second: Watkins
Approval/authorization to amend Chapter 2, Article V, Division 4 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council.
Sources
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