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Votes at a glance: DeKalb IRPS committee approves contracts and a donation, ratifies camera change order; liaison item deferred
Summary
The DeKalb IRPS committee approved a statewide software contract extension, ratified an increase for body-worn cameras, approved donation of a 2004 tractor-trailer to Newton County, and renewed a mutual-aid MOA; it also approved a Nationwide fee‑leveling change and deferred a proposed LGBTQ+ liaison resolution.
The DeKalb County Internal/Intergovernmental & Public Safety Committee took votes on multiple items during the meeting. Key outcomes:
- OpenGov software contract extension (item 2025‑51141): Approved. The committee approved continuation of a statewide contract (99999SPDT20190814Dash0001) for OpenGov software for the permits unit, awarded to Carahsoft Technology Core, in an amount not to exceed $61,094.45 and extending use through Sept. 30, 2026. The presenter said the software assists the permits unit in vetting and issuing alcohol, service and late‑night establishment permits. A motion to approve the item passed by voice vote.
- Body‑worn camera change order (item 2025‑1235 / contract 1257650): Ratified. The committee ratified change order No. 4 to contract 1257650 for comprehensive body‑worn camera systems and accessories, a multiyear sole‑source award to Utility Associates, Inc., for a total not to exceed $330,204. The police presenter said the increase covers repairs for damaged cameras and purchases for the marshal’s office and animal services. When asked whether facial‑recognition technology is used, the presenter replied, “No, sir.” A motion to approve the item passed by voice vote.
- Donation of Spartan tractor‑trailer (item 20251236): Approved. The committee approved donating a surplus 2004 Spartan tractor‑trailer, originally received under the Georgia Search and Rescue (GSAR) initiative, to the Newton County Fire Department. DeKalb staff said the county’s search-and-rescue fleet has since been modernized and the vehicle is surplus. A motion to approve carried by voice vote.
- Memorandum of agreement with Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (item 20251313): Approved. The committee approved renewing a mutual‑aid memorandum of agreement supporting the Georgia Search and Rescue (GSAR) program, a five‑year renewal. The updated MOA explicitly allows a providing agency to request reimbursement from the receiving agency for staff costs, equipment damage and other expenses; DeKalb staff said the county has already submitted reimbursement requests for recent mutual‑aid operations.
- Nationwide administrative fee leveling (item 20251202): Approved. Committee approved setting a single administrative fee of 10 basis points (0.10%) for Nationwide supplemental retirement accounts; presenters said about 5,200 employees participate, 93% will see lower fees and roughly 7% who currently pay no fee for fixed-income investments will pay 10 basis points. A motion to approve carried by voice vote.
- LGBTQ+ liaison resolution (item 20251107): Deferred. The committee deferred the resolution for two weeks to invite additional speakers and obtain more information on scope, implementation and possible SOPs. Motion to defer carried by voice vote.
Ending: Several operational and procurement items advanced, including a software extension, camera contract ratification, donation and MOA renewal; the committee approved the Nationwide fee change and deferred the LGBTQ+ liaison resolution for further input.
