DeKalb IRPS committee approves fire‑rescue and HR contracts, accepts forfeiture funds; civilian review board resolution withdrawn

The DeKalb County Employee Relations and Public Safety (IRPS) Committee on an unspecified date approved a series of procurement and contract actions for Fire Rescue and Human Resources, accepted state and federal asset forfeiture funds, and withdrew a resolution to establish a police civilian review board.

The committee approved a cooperative contract through HGAC (contract EC0723) for annual maintenance and support of the First In alerting system used in county fire stations. A committee presenter said the contract text will be corrected to reflect 26 fire stations rather than 24 and that the price will not change. The item was approved by voice vote.

The committee also approved change order number 3 to contract 1218886 for self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) purchase, repair and maintenance, extending the term through Sept. 30, 2025, and increasing the contract amount to a not‑to‑exceed $150,000. A presenter described the equipment as the air tanks firefighters wear into hazardous environments and said an invitation to bid is in process; the change order was approved by voice vote.

Under human resources, the committee approved an award of RFP 24‑500663 for pre‑ and post‑employment psychological testing and related services to Dr. Joseph A. Hill. The…