Public Safety
VI.b
The board is being asked to approve a contract agreement with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems for specialty court services in the Piedmont Circuit for fiscal year 2026. Specialty courts (such as drug or mental health courts) provide alternative sentencing and treatment programs. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda for this item.
Flagged: New vendor relationship
II.c
The board is being asked to approve a resolution that would place a bond referendum on the ballot, asking voters whether to authorize up to $28,000,000 in general obligation bonds. If approved by voters, the bond proceeds would be used to fund expansion of the Barrow County judicial courthouse and jail. This is a procedural step to call the election rather than a final approval of the bond issuance itself.
Flagged: Contract value >$500k; bond issuance up to $28,000,000 for courthouse and jail expansion
VI.d
The board is being asked to declare a 2024 Ford Explorer as surplus (excess county property) and approve the purchase of a new 2025 Ford Explorer to replace it for the Sheriff's Office. The new vehicle would be purchased from Akins Ford in Winder, GA, for $49,417.00.