Rockdale County Board Of Commissioners Meeting 9/8/2026

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where multiple procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key contract actions included a renewal with Lumen Serve for emergency management tower services with an 8% price increase, a purchase from Motorola Solutions for fire rescue, and a behavioral health services contract for fire personnel with Anchored Resources. Two small construction contracts were awarded via RFP 26-03 to Lass and Associates and Martin General Contracting for framing and drywall work. The board also reviewed and approved a new service line leak adjustment program with SLWA Utility Partners, which involves an opt-out fee of $1.35 per month to cover private property water leaks, aiming to reduce county revenue loss from leak adjustments. Transportation projects were highlighted, including a $225,000 off-system safety project funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation, and requisitions for intersection improvements and bridge consulting services totaling over $400,000. The fire department requested approval for two mini pumper trucks costing $896,000 as a cost-saving alternative to larger engines. Additional budgeted items included technology renewals, medical services for the sheriff's office, and arbitrage compliance services for stormwater bonds. The board deferred final approval of the Unified Development Ordinance amendments to September 22 to incorporate recent feedback, particularly regarding data center regulations. Public comments raised concerns about data center noise standards and ethical issues related to a commissioner’s sponsorship acceptance. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract renewals, capital improvement projects, and policy updates affecting county operations and procurement.