On the agenda: Cobbcoga BOC Regular Meeting — data center (Aug 11)

AGENDA
COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2026 – 9:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1.

To present Certificates of Recognition to Joshua Elsberry and Dallas Cain in honor of
receiving the American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter 2026 Young Leader
of the Year and Transportation Manager of the Year Awards.

PUBLIC HEARING
2.

To conduct a public hearing for completion of the service equity analysis for the
proposed expansion of CobbLinc Microtransit service in South Cobb County.

3.

To conduct a public hearing for completion of the service equity analysis for the
proposed CobbLinc Acworth- Kennesaw Microtransit Pilot Project.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Those persons wishing to address the Board of Commissioners will sign up on the “Public
Comment” sign-in sheet located at the front of the meeting room. Please note that there are
separate sheets for the beginning of meeting and end of meeting with ten (10) positions on each
sheet.
Persons signed up to address the Board will be called upon by the County Attorney. Each speaker
will be allotted a maximum of three (3) minutes. Speakers should address their comments toward
the Chairwoman only.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sheriff's Office
4.

To approve an agreement for the transfer of ownership and donation of a surplus Cobb
County Sheriff's vehicle to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center located at 1000
Indian Springs Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Water System
5.

To approve a work order under FY25-FY26 Stormwater Management Unit Price
Contract with Chatfield Contracting Inc. for 1781 Apple Boulevard, Program No.
ST2415.

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6.

To approve final funding for the work under the FY25-FY26 Stormwater Management
Unit Price Contract with W.E. Contracting Co., Inc for 4072 Brantley Drive, Program No.
SW2355.

7.

To approve final funding for the work under the FY25-FY26 Stormwater Management
Unit Price Contract with Wade Coots Company, Inc. for 340 Renae Lane, Program No.
SW2357.

8.

To approve final funding for the work under the FY25-FY26 Stormwater Management
Unit Price Contract with W.E. Contracting Co., Inc. for 670 Yorkshire Dr, Program No.
SW2387.

9.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the unit price contract with Pure
Technologies U.S., Inc. dba Wachs Water Services for FY23 UPC for Inspection and
Exercising of Water Valves, Program No. FY23WValves-2, through FY27.

10.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with RWRS-EAST, LLC to extend the
current unit price contract for FY23-FY24 Large Water Meter Testing and Calibration
Services, Program No. MZA2023, through FY27.

11.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with K. M. Davis Contracting Co., Inc. to
extend the current unit price contract for FY23-FY24 New Water Meter Installations,
Program No. MAPPR, through FY27.

12.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Bartow Precast, Inc. to extend the
current unit price contract for FY25-FY26 Large Water Meter Vaults and Associated
Delivery Services, Program No. MAPPR, through FY27.

13.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Hearing Plumbing to extend the
current unit price contract for FY25–FY26 Miscellaneous Plumbing Services, Program
No. C0175, through FY27.

14.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to extend the current unit price contracts
for FY25-FY26 Comprehensive Water and Sewer Unit Price Contract through FY27,
Program No. C0174.

15.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. to extend the
current unit price contract for FY23-FY24 Sewer Root Control, Program No. C0169,
through FY27.

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16.

To approve Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with C.W. Matthews
Contracting Co., Inc. for Water Main Relocation at Olley Creek Interceptor, Program
No. W2386.

17.

To approve Unit Price Contracts with M & E Construction and Smith Pipeline, Inc. for
FY26-FY27 Water Meter Changeout Services (Residential/Light Commercial), Program
No. MC2026.

Transportation
18.

To authorize installation of signage and pavement markings to convert the intersection
of Walker Ridge Drive at Wilshire Drive to an all-way stop-controlled intersection.

Public Services Agency
PARKS
19.

To authorize the acceptance of sponsorships from several organizations for various
Cobb County PARKS events.

Senior Services
20.

To authorize the submission of a grant application to Meals on Wheels America to
support initiatives that reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults in
Cobb County.

Support Services Agency
Support Services Administration
21.

To approve an Underground Easement between Georgia Power Company and Cobb
County to be located at the Mountain View Community Center

Facilities Management
22.

To approve a three-year contract term with Yancey Bros. Co. for the annual preventive
maintenance and service of generators located at County-owned facilities to ensure
reliable operation and emergency power readiness

Public Safety Agency
Police Department

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23.

To authorize the acceptance of the first payment to Cobb County under the Service
Delivery Strategy Agreement (“SDS Agreement”) between Cobb County (the “County”)
and the City of Mableton (“Mableton” or “City”), for the period of June 1, 2025, through
May 31, 2026.

Fire and Emergency Services
24.

To authorize the official dedication and naming of the Cobb County Fire & Emergency
Services Headquarters as the "Chief David W. Hilton Headquarters."

Emergency Management
25.

To authorize the acceptance of funding from the Emergency Management Performance
Grant, known as the Performance Partnership Agreement Grant in Georgia, from the
Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

Community Development
26.

To review a summary of the appeal hearing conducted by the License Review Board on
July 16, 2026, for The Square Franchise, LLC, doing business as Color Me Mine
Marietta.

27.

To adopt a resolution extending a temporary moratorium on rezoning applications and
permits for new data centers in unincorporated Cobb County.

Internal Audit
28.

To approve an updated Internal Audit Department Charter in accordance with the
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards).

Risk and Safety
29.

To authorize all interfund transfers and payments for claims and safety equipment
purchases to allow the Risk and Safety Department to reimburse the appropriate
departments.

Finance
30.

To adopt a resolution adopting all budget amendments set forth in agenda items on this
date.

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CobbWorks
31.

To authorize the acceptance of a SAEF Program grant award from the Technical
College System of Georgia (TCSG) to CobbWorks, Inc.

32.

To authorize the acceptance of a Dislocated Worker Program grant award from the
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to CobbWorks, Inc.

33.

To authorize the acceptance of an Adult Program grant award from the Technical
College System of Georgia (TCSG) to CobbWorks, Inc.

County Manager
34.

To approve a contract with Dentons US LLP for federal legislative consulting services.

County Attorney
35.

To authorize the execution of a corrective quitclaim deed for a 0.065 acre of parcel of
previously abandoned right-of-way, formerly known as Bondurant Road.

County Clerk
36.

To approve minutes.

REGULAR AGENDA
Transportation
37.

To approve a contract with Advanced Sports Construction, LLC for drainage system
repairs on Addie Lane at Seven Springs Circle, Project No. B22197, Cobb DOT
Contract No. 002564.

38.

To approve a Consultant Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for
preliminary engineering of South Cobb Transit Center, Project No. B2452, Cobb DOT
Contract No. 002560.

39.

To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Amendment - Work Authorization III to
the Program Management Agreement with AtkinsRealis USA, Inc., for additional
professional services to provide a City of Mableton Liaison Engineer, Cobb DOT
Contract No. 001762.

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Public Services Agency
Elections
40.

To authorize the creation of a Deputy Director of Elections and Registration position in
the Elections and Registration Department.

Support Services Agency
Information Technology Services
41.

To approve a contract with DataBank IMX LLC (DataBank) for digitization of historical
microfilm and aperture card records of the Probate Court, under provisions of a State of
Texas Department of Information Resources Contract (Texas DIR). This is a 2022
SPLOST project, Countywide Improvements Program B0010.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Those persons wishing to address the Board of Commissioners will sign up on the “Public
Comment” sign-in sheet located at the front of the meeting room. Please note that there are
separate sheets for the beginning of meeting and end of meeting with ten (10) positions on each
sheet.
Persons signed up to address the Board will be called upon by the County Attorney. Each speaker
will be allotted a maximum of three (3) minutes. Speakers should address their comments toward
the Chairwoman only.
COMMISSIONERS' PUBLIC ADDRESS
Per Section 2.01.01 of the Rules of Procedure of the Board
ADJOURNMENT