Committee approves multiple public‑safety contracts and budget items, including payroll services and medical‑direction agreements

The Employee Relations & Public Safety Committee considered and recommended approval of multiple contracts and change orders affecting public‑safety operations across DeKalb County. Committee action covered payroll services, medical‑direction contracts for Fire Rescue and the E911 center, communications hardware and software, vehicle outfitting and emergency equipment purchases.

Key approvals and committee actions (motions passed by voice vote unless noted):

- Payroll processor (ADP LLC): The committee approved a change order and three‑year extension of the multi‑year contract for payroll tax filing, wage deductions, employment verification and Affordable Care Act compliance services (agenda item 20250‑131). Staff requested total funds not to exceed $1,085,000 to extend ADP’s services through Dec. 31, 2027; the item was recommended for approval.

- Medical director agreement (Fire Rescue): The committee recommended approval of a five‑year medical‑direction agreement with The Emory Clinic for the Fire Rescue medical director role, amount not to exceed $544,235.84 (agenda item…