College Park public meetings in 2023

Workshop Items

The City Council will discuss and vote on a consent agenda including significant expenditures for new police vehicles and emergency repairs to water mains and sewer lines.

• Motion to approve $978,506.70 purchase of 15 new vehicles and services for Police Department
• $49,700 for Kemi Construction Company Inc. to repair a water main break at Old National Highway/Waffle House
• $32,165 for Jewel of The South Inc. to relocate sanitary sewer main at Myrtle Street
• $35,650 for Kemi Construction Company Inc. to repair emergency sanitary sewer point

Workshop Items

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the consent agenda, which includes a major purchase of 15 new police vehicles and related services. The session also covers several emergency repairs for water mains and sanitary sewer lines.

• Purchase of 15 new Police Department vehicles and services for $978,506.70
• Emergency water main repair at 4848 Old National Highway / Waffle House for $49,70
• Emergency sanitary sewer main relocation at 3338 Myrtle Street for $32,165
• Emergency sanitary sewer point repair at Harvard Avenue and Jefferson Street for $35,650

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $978,506.70 purchase of 15 police vehicles and related services. Other items include emergency water and sewer repairs, a CDBG grant application for park improvements, and a list of streets for a state resurfacing program. The meeting also features proclamations for youth sports teams and employee recognition.

• Purchase of 15 police vehicles and services from Motorola Solutions, Wade Ford, and Dana Safety Supply for $978,506.70
• Emergency water main repair at 4848 Old National Highway / Waffle House for $49,700
• Emergency sanitary sewer relocation at 3338 Myrtle Street for $32,165
• Emergency sewer point repair at Harvard Avenue and Jefferson Street for $35,650
• Resolution for Fulton County CDBG three-year grant application for park and facility improvements

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session on December 4, 2023, to approve consent agenda items including a $978,506 purchase of 15 police vehicles, several emergency water and sewer repairs, and resolutions for grant applications and street designations. The meeting also includes proclamations, citizen remarks, and reports from the city attorney and manager.

• Purchase of 15 police vehicles and services from Motorola Solutions, Wade Ford, and Dana Safety Supply for $978,506.70
• Emergency water main repair at 4848 Old National Highway / Waffle House for $49,700
• Emergency sewer relocation at 3338 Myrtle Street for $32,165
• Emergency sewer point repair at Harvard Avenue and Jefferson Street for $35,650
• Resolution 2023-21 for Fulton County CDBG three-year grant application for park improvements

Workshop Items

The City Council will hold a workshop session to review the 2023 Employee Benefits Update and discuss items on the Consent Agenda. The agenda includes discussions regarding vehicle purchases, contract extensions, and budget increases for speed table installations.

• Extension of NFP benefit broker services agreement for two years
• $48,510 purchase of two trucks from Wade Ford of Smyrna Vinings
• $21,481.70 budget increase for two additional speed tables with S.H Creel Contracting
• $119,700 annual contract renewal for Colliers Real Estate Management Services at 1701 Columbia Avenue

Workshop Items

The City Council workshop includes a presentation on the 2023 Employee Benefits Update. The council will also discuss several consent agenda items, including vehicle purchases and contract renewals.

• Two-year extension of NFP benefit broker services agreement
• Purchase of two trucks for Code Enforcement and Building Inspections for $48,510 from Wade Ford
• Budget increase of $21,481.70 to S.H Creel Contracting for two additional speed tables
• Annual contract renewal for Colliers Real Estate Management Services at 1701 Columbia Avenue for $119,700

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session on November 20, 2023, with several action items. Key decisions include a second reading of an ordinance to separate the Municipal Court from the Police Department, a budget amendment for FY2024, and approval of a citywide certification incentive pay policy. The council will also consider sewer credits, a collection agency contract for delinquent utility accounts, and other administrative items.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-06 to separate Municipal Court from Police Department
• Resolution No. 2023-19 amending FY2024 budget for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and Enterprise Funds
• Purchase of two trucks for Building and Property Sustainability Department for $48,510 from Wade Ford
• Increase budget for Speed Tables by $21,481.70 to S.H Creel Contracting
• Contract renewal with Colliers Real Estate Management Services for FAA facilities at 1701 Columbia Avenue for $119,700

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to separate the Municipal Court from the Police Department. They will also vote on a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024, a citywide certification incentive pay policy for full-time employees, sewer credits totaling $25,863.41, and several other items.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-06 to separate the Municipal Court from the Police Department
• Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-19 amending the FY2024 budget for General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Funds
• Motion to approve a Citywide Certification Incentive Pay Policy for all full-time employees
• Motion to approve sewer credits totaling $25,863.41 to various commercial accounts
• Motion to approve the purchase of two trucks for Code Enforcement and Building Inspections for $48,510 from Wade Ford

Workshop Items

The City Council will review a presentation regarding the 2022 water system issues caused by extreme cold weather. The session also includes discussions on several consent agenda items ranging from electrical material purchases to park maintenance.

• Presentation on 2022 water system issues and recommended improvements
• Purchase of electrical material totaling $526,745.00
• $144,072 contract for pool management services with Aquatic Management
• $136,344.73 bid for pool replastering at Conley and Wyatt Recreation Centers
• $53,590.00 for tennis court resurfacing at Phillips Park and Zupp Park

Workshop Items

The Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop session to review issues regarding the 2022 existing water system and discuss several items on the Consent Agenda. The agenda includes motions for various infrastructure repairs, pool management, and equipment purchases.

• $526,745.00 purchase of electrical material from various vendors
• $144,072 for Aquatic Management pool services
• $136,344.73 for replastering Conley and Wyatt Recreation Centers pools
• $53,590.00 for tennis court resurfacing at Phillips Park and Zupp Park
• $84,104.96 for two Life Pak 15 AED cardiac monitors

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to separate the Municipal Court from the Police Department, and consider adopting a revised fine schedule for court violations. The consent agenda includes over $1 million in spending for pool management, recreation center replastering, tennis court resurfacing, and emergency sewer design work.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to amend the Charter to separate the Municipal Court from the Police Department
• Motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-07 establishing a revised fine schedule for Municipal Court violations
• Motion to approve $526,745 for electrical materials from various vendors
• Motion to approve $144,072 for pool management services with Aquatic Management
• Motion to approve $136,344.73 for replastering pools at Conley and Wyatt Recreation Centers

City Council

The College Park City Council will consider a consent agenda with several spending items, including $526,745 for electrical materials, $144,072 for pool management, and $136,344 for pool replastering. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to separate the Municipal Court from the Police Department and vote on a revised fine schedule for court violations. Other business includes approval of a $24,317 interlocal agreement with Atlanta for a Justice Assistance Grant and a $99,563 Microsoft enterprise invoice.

• Consent agenda: $526,745 for electrical materials from various vendors
• Consent agenda: $144,072 for pool management with Aquatic Management
• Consent agenda: $136,344.73 for pool replastering at Conley and Wyatt Recreation Centers
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to separate Municipal Court from Police Department
• Motion to approve $24,317 interlocal agreement with Atlanta for 2023 Byrne JAG Program

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to review community input for a new tree planting plan at City Hall. The session also includes discussions on the first quarter 2024 budget review and a contract for parking lot repairs.

• Presentation of survey findings and community input for tree plantings at City Hall
• Proposed $29,772.89 cost for planting and maintaining 37 trees over two years
• Contract award to Wildcat Striping, Sealing, & Paving for $133,432 for parking lot repairs at 1701 Columbia Avenue
• Review of City Manager’s recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Budget

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to review survey findings for tree plantings at City Hall and discuss the City Manager's recommendations for the FY 2024 first quarter budget. The session also includes a discussion of the Consent Agenda.

• Presentation of community input for tree plantings at City Hall
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Budget recommendations
• Contract award to Wildcat Striping, Sealing, & Paving for $133,432 for asphalt repairs at 1701 Columbia Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold the third and final public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rate before adopting Resolution 2023-15. Other business includes votes on a $373,000 DOJ policing grant, a contract for parking lot repairs at 1701 Columbia Avenue, and several land-use agreements.

• Third public hearing on Resolution 2023-15 fixing the FY2024 millage rate
• Motion to award $133,432 contract to Wildcat Striping, Sealing, & Paving for parking lot repairs at 1701 Columbia Avenue
• Motion to approve Department of Justice COPS grant of $373,000
• Motion to approve intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for transfer of 0.8 acres for tiny homes development
• Motion to approve purchase and sales agreement for 7.47 acres from MARTA

City Council

The City Council will hold the third and final public hearing on Resolution 2023-15 to fix the millage rate for fiscal year 2024, then vote on adoption. Other business includes awarding a $133,432 contract for parking lot repairs at 1701 Columbia Avenue, approving a $373,000 DOJ policing grant, and considering a land transfer for a tiny homes development.

• Third public hearing on Resolution 2023-15 to set the FY2024 millage rate
• Award of $133,432 contract to Wildcat Striping, Sealing, & Paving for asphalt repairs at 1701 Columbia Avenue
• Motion to approve DOJ COPS grant of $373,000
• Intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County to transfer 0.8 acres for a tiny homes development
• Motion to approve purchase and sales agreement for 7.47 acres from MARTA

Workshop Items

The City Council is conducting the second of three scheduled public hearings to allow citizen comments on the fiscal year 2024 millage rate. The council is also reviewing the consent agenda, which includes annual public safety and technology contracts.

• Second public hearing for 2024 millage rate adoption
• Annual public safety services contract with Axon Enterprise Incorporation for $371,411.12
• Annual contract with Flock Safety in the amount of $72,000

Workshop Items

The City Council will hold a workshop to conduct the second of three public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2024 millage rate adoption. The session also includes discussions on the Consent Agenda, specifically regarding annual public safety service contracts.

• Second public hearing for fiscal year 2024 millage rate adoption
• $371,411.12 annual public safety services contract with Axon Enterprise Incorporation
• $72,000 annual contract with Flock Safety

City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on consent agenda items including a $371,411.12 annual contract with Axon Enterprise for public safety services and a $72,000 annual contract with Flock Safety. Other business includes a motion to ratify an early voting location for Fulton County residents within city limits, a pension plan amendment for public safety employees, and a design modification to the Virginia Bridge Mural.

• Annual public safety services contract with Axon Enterprise for $371,411.12
• Annual contract with Flock Safety for $72,000
• Motion to ratify early voting location for Fulton County residents in College Park
• Pension plan amendment: Rule of 75 (min age 50) for police/fire/911/jailers; Rule of 80 (min age 55) for others; 0.25% multiplier increase; one-time 8.7% COLA for retirees
• Two-way stop sign at Sky Train Way & Convention Center Concourse; four-way stop at Hospitality Way & Sky Train Way ($800)

City Council

The City Council will consider several spending items, including a $371,411.12 annual contract with Axon for public safety services and a $72,000 contract with Flock Safety. They will also vote on a new early voting location for Fulton County residents, a pension plan amendment, and traffic changes near the convention center.

• Annual public safety services contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for $371,411.12
• Annual contract with Flock Safety for $72,000
• Motion to ratify an early voting location for Fulton County residents within College Park city limits
• Pension plan amendment: Rule of 75 (min age 50) for public safety, Rule of 80 (min age 55) for others, plus 0.25% benefit multiplier increase and 8.7% COLA for current retirees
• Two-way stop sign at Sky Train Way & Convention Center Concourse and four-way stop at Hospitality Way & Sky Train Way ($800)

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council workshop and executive session scheduled for September 18, 2023, have been cancelled. In their place, the Mayor and City Council will hold a regular session at 6:00 P.M.

• Cancellation of 5:00 P.M. Executive Session
• Cancellation of 6:00 P.M. Workshop Session
• Rescheduled Regular Session moved to 6:00 P.M.

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council workshop and executive session scheduled for September 18, 2023, have been cancelled. In their place, the Mayor and City Council will hold a regular session at 6:00 P.M.

• Cancellation of 5:00 P.M. Executive Session
• Cancellation of 6:00 P.M. Workshop Session
• Rescheduled Regular Session moved to 6:00 P.M.

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session, which includes the first of three public hearings on the FY2024 millage rate adoption. The council will also vote on several items, including an amended municipal court fine schedule, an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for a tiny homes development, and a rezoning request for workforce housing. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• First public hearing on FY2024 millage rate adoption; final hearing Oct 16, 2023
• Amended fine schedule for Municipal Court violations effective Oct 1, 2023
• IGA with Fulton County to transfer 0.8 acres for tiny homes development
• Rezoning from BP to RM for workforce housing at 0 Old National Parkway
• Contract extension with Petroleum Traders Corp for fuel: 80,000 gal diesel, 125,000 gal gasoline, $600,000

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session on September 18, 2023, with the first of three public hearings on the FY2024 millage rate. They will also vote on several items, including an amended municipal court fine schedule, an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for a tiny homes development, and a fuel supply contract extension. The agenda includes multiple other business items and two public hearings for rezoning and a transportation overlay.

• First of three public hearings on FY2024 millage rate adoption
• Amended fine schedule for Municipal Court violations effective October 1, 2023
• IGA with Fulton County for transfer of .8 acres for tiny homes development
• Extension of fuel supply contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation for $600,000
• Public hearing for rezoning at 0 Old National Parkway from BP to RM for workforce housing

Workshop Items

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to start a referendum process to provide full Social Security and Medicare coverage for 16 employees in the MissionSquare 401(a) plan. The change would cost an estimated $135,453.47 annually. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency notification policies and updates to purchasing thresholds.

• Proposed referendum for Social Security coverage for MissionSquare 401(a) participants
• Upgrade quote for Real Time Crime Investigation System: $18,256
• Motorola Solutions Service Agreement for FY2024: $66,672.88
• New Canon copy machine lease: $5,364.24 monthly ($64,370.88 annually)
• Proposed amendments to City Manager powers and purchasing thresholds

Workshop Items

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the Code Red Emergency Notification System policy and discuss amendments to city purchasing and bidding thresholds. The session also includes a review of the Consent Agenda regarding technology service contracts and equipment leases.

• Review of Code Red Emergency Notification System policy
• Proposed changes to department director approval and competitive bid thresholds
• $18,256.00 upgrade quote for Real Time Crime Investigation System Service Package
• $66,672.88 Motorola Solutions Service Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024
• Citywide Canon copy machine lease at $5,364.24 monthly

The Mayor and City Council received a presentation from the Employees Retirement System of Georgia regarding the process for electing Social Security coverage for state and local government employers. Council members discussed the impact on department heads and the different types of referendums available. No formal vote was taken on the proposal.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (carried)

City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on setting public hearing dates for two rezoning requests: one at 0 Lakemont Drive from business park to residential multifamily for workforce housing, and another at 1950 Sullivan Road from business park to office park to allow a K-12 school. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a real-time crime system upgrade for $18,256, a Motorola service agreement for $66,672.88, and a citywide copier lease at $64,370.88 annually. Other business includes starting a referendum on Social Security coverage for retirement plan participants, approving $34,125 for athletic field landscaping, and an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for a tiny homes development on 0.8 acres.

• Set public hearing for rezoning 0 Lakemont Drive from BP to RM for workforce housing
• Set public hearing for rezoning 1950 Sullivan Road from BP to OP for K-12 school
• Approve $18,256 for Leads Online Power Plus real-time crime system upgrade
• Approve $66,672.88 Motorola Solutions service agreement for FY2024
• Approve $64,370.88 annual copier lease with Canon USA under state contract

City Council

The City Council will vote on setting public hearing dates for a rezoning at 0 Lakemont Drive from business park to residential multifamily for workforce housing, and for adding the property to the Transportation Overlay. They will also hold public hearings on rezoning 1950 Sullivan Road to office park for a K-12 school and on a conditional use permit for that school. Consent agenda items include contracts for a crime investigation system, Motorola service, and citywide copier lease.

• Motion to set public hearing on September 18 for rezoning 0 Lakemont Drive from BP to RM for workforce housing/apartments
• Public hearing for rezoning 1950 Sullivan Road from BP to OP for a K-12 educational facility
• Public hearing for conditional use permit for a K-12 school at 1950 Sullivan Road
• Motion to approve $18,256 for Leads Online Power Plus crime investigation system
• Motion to approve $66,672.88 Motorola Solutions service agreement for FY2024

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 21, 2023, regular session. The council also voted to add two items to the agenda regarding FAA building renovations and a DMO Ward 1 designation.

• Approved addition of 9d (FAA Amendment to fund renovations) and 9e (DMO Ward 1 Designation) to the agenda
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated August 21, 2023

City Council

The City Council will vote on setting public hearing dates for a rezoning and conditional use permit at 1950 Sullivan Road, and discuss adding a community zoning informational meeting requirement. Other business includes approving historical markers, a donation, an intergovernmental agreement for tiny homes, a fleet contract renewal, and a millage rate meeting announcement.

• Set public hearing for rezoning 1950 Sullivan Road from BP to OP for a K-12 school
• Set public hearing for conditional use permit for a K-12 school at 1950 Sullivan Road
• Motion to install historical markers in Six West Development and old Ward 2 for $12,500
• Motion to accept $5,000 donation from Clean Spark for southside corridor activities
• Motion to approve intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for tiny homes development

City Council

The City Council will vote to set public hearings for September 5, 2023, on a rezoning of 1950 Sullivan Road from business park to office park and a conditional use permit for a K-12 school. Other business includes installing historical markers for $12,500, accepting a $5,000 donation from Clean Spark, approving a tiny homes IGA with Fulton County, and renewing a fleet contract with Moody's Garage. The council will also discuss adding a community zoning information meeting requirement and announce the millage rate meeting date.

• Set public hearing for rezoning 1950 Sullivan Road from BP to OP for a K-12 school
• Set public hearing for conditional use permit for K-12 school at 1950 Sullivan Road
• Motion to install College Park Historical Markers in Six West Development and old Ward 2 for $12,500
• Motion to accept $5,000 donation from Clean Spark for southside corridor activities
• Motion to approve intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for tiny homes development

The City Council approved the regular and workshop session minutes from August 7, 2023. The council also modified the agenda to remove a Fulton County agreement and add a BIDA board appointment and a discussion on city manager direction.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated August 7, 2023, with corrections
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes dated August 7, 2023
• Approved replacing the Fulton County tiny homes IGA with a BIDA Board Appointee item
• Approved adding 'City Manager Direction to Staff' to the agenda

Workshop Items

The August 21, 2023 workshop session has been cancelled. Instead, the Mayor and City Council will hold their regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, with a live stream available on Facebook and YouTube.

• Workshop session cancelled
• Regular session rescheduled to 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2023
• Live stream available on city's Facebook and YouTube accounts

Workshop Items

The August 21, 2023 workshop session has been cancelled. Instead, the Mayor and City Council will hold their regular session at 6:00 p.m. (instead of 7:30 p.m.) in the College Park Council Chambers. The meeting will also be streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

• Workshop session cancelled
• Regular session moved to 6:00 p.m. from 7:30 p.m.
• Meeting location: College Park Council Chambers
• Live stream available on Facebook and YouTube

The workshop and executive session scheduled for August 21, 2023, was cancelled. In its place, the regular session was moved to an earlier start time of 6:00 p.m.

• Cancelled workshop and executive session scheduled for August 21, 2023
• Rescheduled regular session start time to 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2023

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding a regular session with public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for studio apartments at 5010 Old National Highway and another for a battery storage facility at 0 Welcome All Road. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple fire department equipment purchases, a park restroom construction contract, and other items. Additionally, they will consider adopting a tiny homes text amendment and an ordinance adjusting mayor and council salaries.

• Rezoning 5010 Old National Highway from C2 to RM for studio apartments
• Rezoning 0 Welcome All Road from BP to M1 for battery storage facility
• Fire gear purchase from MES: $298,413; uniforms from NAFECO: $44,730; SCBA cylinders: $57,600
• Barrett Park restrooms construction: $567,901.30 total project cost
• Ordinance 2023-03 amending Section 2-27 (Salaries of Mayor and Council)

The City Council unanimously approved the regular session and workshop session minutes from July 17, 2023. The remainder of the provided text covers opening ceremonies, public comments, and the start of the consent agenda.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated July 17, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes dated July 17, 2023 (Unanimous)

Workshop Items

The council will receive a presentation from the Atlanta Regional Commission on health industry trends in the south metro area, following the 2022 closure of WellStar Atlanta Medical Center. They will also discuss a consent agenda with 11 items, including purchases of firefighter gear, security upgrades, park restroom construction, and a sewer repair.

• Presentation on health industry trends after WellStar Atlanta Medical Center closure
• Purchase of fire personnel protective clothing from MES for $298,413
• Barrett Park restroom construction from Global Environmental Services for $567,901.30 total project cost
• Card readers and access control for city facilities from Integrated Security Technologies for $169,068.94
• Emergency sanitary sewer point repair at 1601 Cambridge Avenue for $66,480

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hear a presentation on the health industry in the South Metro area and consider a consent agenda with multiple spending items, including firefighter gear, uniforms, SCBA cylinders, security upgrades, and park restrooms.

• Presentation on the state of the health industry in the South Metropolitan Area by Atlanta Regional Commission
• Purchase of fire personnel protective clothing from MES for $298,413
• Purchase of 40 SCBA cylinder units from MES for $57,600
• Approval of Barrett Park restroom construction by Global Environmental Services for $348,901.30 (total project $567,901.30)
• Emergency sanitary sewer repair at 1601 Cambridge Avenue by Kemi Construction for $66,480

The Mayor and City Council held a workshop session featuring a presentation from the Atlanta Regional Commission regarding the health industry in the South Metropolitan Area. The session focused on health disparities related to race, location, and social determinants of health. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate, litigation, and cyber security

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding a regular session with public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for studio apartments at 5010 Old National Highway and another for a battery storage facility at 0 Welcome All Road. The consent agenda includes over $1.2 million in purchases for fire equipment, security upgrades, and park improvements. Other business includes adopting a tiny homes text amendment and setting council salaries.

• Public hearing: rezoning 5010 Old National Highway from C2 to RM for studio apartments
• Public hearing: rezoning 0 Welcome All Road from BP to M1 for battery storage
• $298,413 for fire protective clothing and turnout gear from MES
• $348,901.30 bid for Barrett Park restrooms construction
• Ordinance 2023-03 to amend mayor and council salaries

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss and take action on several items, including an AARP age-friendly designation ceremony, a Trees Atlanta planting proposal, and consent agenda items. The consent agenda includes contracts for HVAC replacements at the FAA computer room ($317,985) and mail room ($43,241), renewal of federal lobbying services ($82,000 annually), and purchase of a compact track loader ($54,400).

• Motion to approve Batchelor and Kimball Inc. for replacing two Liebert units in FAA computer room at $317,985
• Motion to approve Batchelor and Kimball Inc. for replacing HVAC unit in FAA mail room at $43,241
• Motion to approve renewal of contract with The Ferguson Group for federal lobbying services at $82,000 annually
• Motion to approve purchase of 2022 325G Compact Track Loader from Dobbs Equipment for $54,400
• Discussion on Trees Atlanta – City Hall Planting

The city received a framed certificate of enrollment from AARP Georgia, designating College Park as an age-friendly community. Council also discussed a proposal to partner with Trees Atlanta to replace dead trees around City Hall and other city sites.

• Received AARP age-friendly community designation certificate
• Discussed proposal for Trees Atlanta one-for-one match for tree planting at City Hall and Public Safety sites

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session meeting on July 17, 2023. The agenda includes setting public hearing dates for two rezoning requests, approving several contracts and grants, and other routine business. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from city officials.

• Set public hearing for rezoning 5010 Old National Highway from C2 to RM for studio apartments
• Set public hearing for rezoning 0 Welcome All Road from BP to M1 for battery storage facility
• Accept $34,000 Fulton County Arts and Culture Grant
• Approve $336,632.15 bid for Charles E. Phillips Park basketball courts
• Approve $136,015.10 sewer main installation at Barrett Park

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will discuss consent agenda items including contracts for FAA building equipment replacements and federal lobbying services. They will also receive an AARP Age-Friendly Community designation and discuss a tree-planting partnership with Trees Atlanta.

• Motion to approve Batchelor and Kimball Inc. to replace two Liebert units in the FAA computer room at $317,985
• Motion to approve Batchelor and Kimball Inc. to replace the HVAC unit in the FAA mail room at $43,241
• Motion to approve renewal of federal lobbying contract with The Ferguson Group at $82,000 annually plus expenses
• Motion to approve purchase of a 2022 325G Compact Track Loader from Dobbs Equipment for $54,000
• Discussion on partnering with Trees Atlanta for replanting at City Hall after historic oak tree removal

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session on July 17, 2023, with public hearings scheduled for two rezoning requests: one for a multifamily development at 5010 Old National Highway and another for a battery storage facility at 0 Welcome All Road. The consent agenda includes several contracts and purchases, such as replacing Liebert units in the FAA computer room for $317,985 and renewing federal lobbying services for $82,000. Other business includes approving a special event permit, accepting a $34,000 arts grant, and funding park improvements.

• Set public hearing for rezoning 5010 Old National Highway from C2 to RM for studio apartments
• Set public hearing for rezoning 0 Welcome All Road from BP to M1 for battery storage facility
• Approve $317,985 for replacing two Liebert units in FAA computer room
• Approve $82,000 renewal of federal lobbying contract with The Ferguson Group
• Approve $289,132.15 bid for Charles E. Phillips Park basketball courts construction

The City Council unanimously approved the regular and workshop session minutes from June 20, 2023. A representative from the College Park Housing Authority provided an update on the College View Hills redevelopment feasibility study.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated June 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes dated June 20, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget and a resolution calling for a referendum on a new homestead exemption from city property taxes. Other notable items include approving a $20,000 contribution for KidsFest, resurfacing ten streets using TSPLOST funds, and installing new speed humps in Ward 4.

• Motion to adopt FY2024 Proposed Budget
• Resolution 2023-10 for a referendum on a new homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxes
• Motion to approve MHB Paving, Inc. for resurfacing ten streets using TSPLOST funds
• Motion to approve $20,000 contribution for KidsFest on August 5, 2023 at the Georgia International Convention Center
• Motion to approve installation of new speed humps in Ward 4

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed tiny homes project with MicroLife and review the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approvals for street resurfacing, speed humps, event funding, and several annual contracts.

• Presentation and discussion of proposed Fulton County/City of College Park tiny homes project
• Motion to approve MHB Paving, Inc. for TSPLOST-funded resurfacing of ten streets
• Motion to approve installation of new speed humps in Ward 4
• Motion to approve $20,000 contribution for KidsFest on August 5, 2023 at Georgia International Convention Center
• Motion to approve annual contracts for City Judge Monica Ewing, Judge Pro Tempore Kenneth E. Morrow, City Solicitor Kimberly Cornwell, and Public Defender

The Mayor and City Council heard a presentation from Will Johnston of the MicroLife Institute regarding a proposed tiny home cottage court community. The project is a partnership between Fulton County and the City of College Park. No formal vote was taken on the proposal during this session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate and litigation

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session on June 20, 2023, to vote on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a resolution calling for a referendum on a new homestead exemption, an ordinance for 2023 election services with Clayton County, and a one-time utility credit for eligible seniors and disabled residents. The agenda also includes consent items such as street resurfacing contracts, speed humps, and annual contracts for judges and the city solicitor.

• Motion to approve FY2024 Proposed Budget
• Resolution 2023-10: referendum on new homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes
• Ordinance and IGA for 2023 election services with Clayton County Board of Elections
• Motion to approve $20,000 contribution for KidsFest on August 5, 2023
• Motion to approve .86-acre land donation from Fulton County for tiny homes community

The City Council approved the regular and workshop session minutes from June 5, 2023. The council also voted to add a discussion regarding a gun buyback program to the meeting agenda.

• Approved addition of gun buyback program discussion to agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated June 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes dated June 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to extend citizen remarks for Jeanne Hubert (Councilman Allen opposed, Councilman Clay abstained)

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed Fulton County partnership for a tiny homes development and review consent agenda items, including a $2,161,430 street resurfacing contract. The tiny homes project would involve donating city-owned land for affordable housing. The consent agenda includes several routine contract approvals and event permits.

• Proposed tiny homes project with Fulton County, requiring donation of .86 acres at Jefferson Avenue and Princeton Street
• Motion to approve $2,161,430 street resurfacing contract with MHB Paving, Inc. using TSPLOST funds
• Motion to approve KidsFest on August 5, 2023 at Georgia International Convention Center
• Motion to approve new speed humps in Ward 4
• Annual contracts for City Judge Monica Ewing, Judge Pro Tempore Kenneth Morrow, Solicitor Kimberly Cornwell, Public Defender, and City Photographer

City Council

The City Council will hold a second public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and vote on its adoption. They will also set hearing dates for a conditional use permit at 3663 Madison Street and a rezoning from R1 to C2 at 2501 Roosevelt Highway. Other business includes appointments, a bike demo event, a quit claim deed, and infrastructure purchases.

• Second and final public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget
• Request to set a July 17, 2023 hearing for a Conditional Use Permit at 3663 Madison Street (Type 2 Home Occupation/Bakery)
• Request to set a July 17, 2023 hearing for rezoning 2501 Roosevelt Highway from R1 to C2
• Motion to approve Clayton County Land Bank Board Appointment
• Motion to replace corroded galvanized water main pipe on East Main Street from Virginia Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a final public hearing on the proposed FY2024 budget and vote on its adoption. Other major items include a rezoning request at 2501 Roosevelt Highway and a $126,051.70 payment for police computer systems. The meeting also features proclamations for the College Park Favors Track Team and Gay Pride Month.

• Second and final public hearing on FY2024 Proposed Budget
• Motion to approve FY2024 Proposed Budget
• Rezoning from low-density residential to community business at 2501 Roosevelt Highway
• Payment of $126,051.70 to Central Square Technologies for police CAD and RMS systems
• Conditional use permit hearing set for July 17 for a home bakery at 3663 Madison Street

The City Council approved the regular session minutes from May 15, 2023, with specific corrections. The Council also approved a package of workshop and budget meeting minutes from April and May 2023.

• Approved May 15, 2023 Regular Session Minutes with corrections to 'Pond' and 'bare'
• Approved May 15, 2023 Workshop Session Minutes
• Approved April 4, 2023 Budget Meeting Minutes
• Approved April 6, 2023 Budget Meeting Minutes
• Approved April 10, 2023 Budget Meeting Minutes
• Approved April 12, 2023 Budget Meeting Minutes
• Approved April 24, 2023 Budget Meeting Minutes

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2022, a residential electric rate update, and several consent agenda items including emergency repairs, AV services, police software maintenance, and a legislative representation agreement.

• Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2022
• Residential Electric Rate Update
• Motion to approve $126,051.70 for annual maintenance of police RMS/CAD systems
• Motion to approve emergency replacement of rolling steel door at Georgia International Convention Center
• Motion to renew legislative representation agreement with Peachtree Government Relations

The City of College Park received a presentation of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. External auditors issued an unmodified clean opinion with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies found. The session included a review of financial trends and recommendations for improving cash flow monitoring and asset tracking.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate and litigation

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to hear a presentation of the city's audited financial report for fiscal year 2022, discuss a residential electric rate update, and review several consent agenda items including contracts for the Georgia International Convention Center and police department software maintenance. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote, on these items.

• Presentation of FY2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by Mauldin & Jenkins
• Residential electric rate update discussion
• Emergency replacement of rolling steel door for Exhibit Hall C at GICC
• Audio visual services contract for Georgia International Convention Center
• $126,051.70 payment to Central Square Technologies for police RMS/CAD maintenance

City Council

The City Council will hold the first of two public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. Other business includes a special event permit for a block party, acceptance of $76,427.50 in CDBG COVID-19 relief funds, and a salary adjustment for the mayor and council.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2023-2024 budget
• Emergency repair of storm sewer pipe under Sullivan Road for $34,200
• Replacement of damaged sanitary sewer main at Park Terrace for $37,450
• Acceptance of $76,427.50 in CDBG COVID-3 Cares Act funding for utility assistance
• Salary adjustment for mayor and council

The City Council approved the regular and workshop session minutes from May 1, 2023. Approval of the April 4, 2023, budget session minutes was tabled until June 5, 2023. The council also recognized National EMS Week and Annual Public Works Week.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated May 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes dated May 1, 2023 with corrections (Unanimous)
• Tabled approval of Budget Session Minutes dated April 4, 2023 to June 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

Workshop Items

The Mayor and City Council will hear a final design briefing on the Middle College and McClarin High School construction project from Fulton County Schools, along with a presentation on a new property and casualty insurance brokerage contract with Arthur J. Gallagher. The council will also discuss consent agenda items including replacing the digital room display system at the Georgia International Convention Center for $332,255.08, an emergency repair of a storm sewer pipe under Sullivan Road for $34,200, and replacement of a damaged sanitary sewer main at Park Terrace for $37,450.

• Final design briefing on Middle College @ McClarin High School construction project by Fulton County Schools
• Property & Casualty Brokerage Services presentation recommending Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
• Replacement of Digital Room Display Information System at GICC for $332,255.08 to Alpha, Inc.
• Emergency repair of 65-foot section of 36-inch corrugated metal storm sewer pipe under Sullivan Road for $34,200 to Federal EC, LLC
• Replacement of damaged sanitary sewer main at Park Terrace for $37,450 to Kemi Construction Company

Workshop Items

The City Council will hear a final design briefing on the Middle College and McClarin High School construction project from Fulton County Schools. They will also receive a presentation on property and casualty brokerage services and discuss the consent agenda, which includes emergency storm sewer repairs under Sullivan Road for $34,200 and sanitary sewer main replacement at Park Terrace for $37,450.

• Final design briefing on Middle College and McClarin High School construction project
• Property & Casualty Brokerage Services presentation
• Emergency repair of 65-foot section of 36-inch corrugated metal storm sewer pipe under Sullivan Road for $34,200
• Replacement of damaged sanitary sewer main at Park Terrace for $37,450 by Kemi Construction Company
• Replacement of Digital Room Display Information System at Georgia International Convention Center

Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Technical College provided a design and academic briefing for the Middle College project. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2023 with a projected opening date of August 2024. The session included a motion to enter executive session for real estate and litigation.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate and litigation

City Council

The City Council will hold the first of two public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. Other business includes a special event permit for a block party, acceptance of $76,427.50 in CDBG COVID-3 funds for utility assistance, and a salary adjustment for the Mayor and Council.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2023-2024 budget
• Special event permit for Historic College Park Block Party on May 20 at Victoria Avenue between Walker and Rugby Avenues
• Acceptance of $76,427.50 in CDBG COVID-3 Cares Act funds from Fulton County for Phase III Emergency Utility Assistance
• Salary adjustment for Mayor and Council
• Contract extensions for Lottie Miller Blvd construction

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and a presentation on electrical master metering for apartments. The council will also consider consent agenda items including bids for flooring at Gateway Arena, contracts for water and sewer construction services, street resurfacing on three roads, and a $90,000 grant for a recreation center roof.

• Presentation on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• Presentation on Electrical Master Metering for Apartments
• Bids for Versa Tile flooring at Gateway Arena
• Street resurfacing on Rugby Circle, South Port Road, and Lafayette Lane
• Community Development Block Grant of $90,000 for Wyatt Recreation Center roof

The Mayor and City Council held a workshop session to review proposed budget items for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The session consisted of discussions and questions regarding specific line items; no final votes to approve or deny budget allocations were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate and litigation

Workshop Items

The Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and the pros and cons of electrical master metering for apartments. They will also consider consent agenda items including bids for Versa Tile flooring at Gateway Arena, on-demand water/sewer construction contracts, street resurfacing on three roads under a GDOT grant, and a $90,000 CDBG grant for the Wyatt Recreation Center roof.

• Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget by the Director of Finance
• Discussion of electrical master metering for a proposed 60-unit apartment project
• Bid award of $34,225.95 to Elite Carpet & Matting for Versa Tile flooring at Gateway Arena
• Contract award for on-demand water, sewer, and storm water construction services to Jewel of the South, Inc. and Kemi Construction (two-year term, $200,000/year budgeted)
• Bid award of $340,210.81 to Summit Construction & Development for street resurfacing on Rugby Circle, South Port Road, and Lafayette Lane under GDOT LMIG Program

City Council

The City Council will consider and vote on a citywide salary adjustment for all full-time employees, a $414,264 MEAG Power refund disbursement, and several contracts including street resurfacing and Gateway Arena flooring. The meeting also includes proclamations, citizen remarks, and a public hearing on a tiny homes project.

• Citywide salary adjustment for all full-time employees
• $414,264 MEAG Power 2022 Year-End Settlement refund to be deposited into Municipal Competitive Trust Fund
• Street resurfacing on Rugby Circle, South Port Road, and Lafayette Lane under GDOT LMIG Program
• $90,000 CDBG funds for Wyatt Recreation Center roof
• Contract for Probation Supervision and Rehabilitation Services with Professional Probation Services, Inc.

The City Council approved the regular and workshop session minutes from April 17, 2023. The council also voted to reorganize the meeting agenda and add staff budget recommendations for consideration.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated April 17, 2023 with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes dated April 17, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to add staff budget recommendations to the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to move the CleanSpark Godby Road Walking Trail funds item to 8a (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a citywide salary adjustment for all full-time employees and a recommendation to deposit a $414,264 MEAG Power year-end settlement refund into the Municipal Competitive Trust Fund. Other items include accepting funds from CleanSpark for the Godby Road Walking Trail, approving a probation services contract with Professional Probation Services, and discussing the Fulton County Tiny Homes Project and the status of the Price Barbershop property at 1988 & 1996 Harvard Ave.

• Citywide salary adjustment for all full-time employees
• Disbursement of $414,264 MEAG Power 2022 Year-End Settlement refund to Municipal Competitive Trust Fund
• Acceptance of funds from CleanSpark for Godby Road Walking Trail
• Contract for probation supervision with Professional Probation Services, Inc.
• Direction on Fulton County Tiny Homes Project and 1988 & 1996 Harvard Ave property status

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hear a year-to-date presentation from the ATL Airport District CVB and discuss four consent agenda items, including a bid for refurbishing the GICC/Arena entrance 'Sails' structure and three technology contracts for the police department and city-wide phone services. No final votes are scheduled at this workshop session.

• Bid approval for GICC/Arena 'Sails' structure refurbishing to Metro Waterproofing for $73,975 plus $10,500 spot welding
• Axon Enterprise annual contract for Police Department: $371,411.12
• Central Square Technologies annual maintenance for One Solution RMS/CAD systems: $126,051.70
• Upgrade/replace Cisco and Enterprise phone services city-wide using Windstream (budgeted)
• ATL Airport District YTD report: 25,153 room nights, $27.86M economic impact (July–Dec 2022)

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to hear a presentation on the ATL Airport District's year-to-date performance and discuss consent agenda items, including contracts for police technology and city phone services. No final votes are scheduled; action will occur at a later meeting.

• Presentation on State of the ATL Airport District by President Cookie Smoak
• Bid approval for GICC/Arena Campus Entrance 'Sails' Structure Refurbishing Project
• Axon Enterprise annual contract for Police Department: $371,411.12
• Central Square Technologies maintenance for One Solution RMS/CAD systems
• Upgrade/replace Cisco and Enterprise phone services via Windstream

The ATL Airport District provided a midyear review showing a 41% increase in sales leads over the previous year. The report highlighted that College Park accounts for the majority of the district's business, totaling 23,405 definite room nights. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this presentation.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate, litigation, and personnel (Approved)

City Council

The City Council will consider four action items: a Memorandum of Understanding with Atlanta for a 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, approval of 2023-24 employee benefit options, a conditional height permit for the Ion Princeton Village development by Good Places LLC, and acceptance of $800,000 in grant funds secured by Congresswoman Nikema Williams for stormwater upgrades. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Atlanta for 2022 Byrne JAG Program Award
• Approval of 2023-24 Benefit Options & Contributions
• Conditional height permit for Ion Princeton Village development by Good Places LLC
• $800,000 grant from Congresswoman Nikema Williams for Stormwater Upgrades

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session with public remarks, then consider several action items, including a memorandum of understanding for a Byrne JAG grant, 2023-24 benefit options, a conditional height permit for Ion Princeton Village, and acceptance of an $800,000 stormwater upgrade grant. The consent agenda includes contracts for police equipment and services, a refurbishing project, and a phone system upgrade.

• MOU with City of Atlanta for 2022 Byrne JAG Program Award
• 2023-24 Benefit Options & Contributions approval
• Conditional height permit for Ion Princeton Village (Good Places, LLC)
• $800,000 grant for Stormwater Upgrades
• Axon Enterprise contract $371,411.12 for Police Department

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Atlanta for the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program. Council also approved the 2023-24 employee benefit options, which include a negotiated health plan renewal with Aetna.

• Approved MOU between City of Atlanta and City of College Park for 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-24 Benefit Options & Contributions, including a 15.7% health plan premium increase with Aetna
• Approved packaging vision coverage with Aetna to save $22,000 in annual premiums
• Approved passing 5% of the health plan increase to employee contributions
• Approved Regular Session Minutes dated April 3, 2023
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes dated April 3, 2023

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hear three presentations at their April 3, 2023 workshop: a request from Dr. Chisulo Ajanaku for $30,000 in Phase One funding for Human Culture and Civic Programs, an infrastructure update for Six West from Prime Engineering, and a citywide classification and compensation study by Evergreen Solutions. They will also discuss consent agenda items, including a $299,232.00 bid for roof upgrades at City Hall.

• Request for $30,000 Phase One funding for Human Culture and Civic Programs by UAFAH
• Presentation on Infrastructure Update for Six West by Prime Engineering
• Citywide Classification and Compensation Study recommendations by Evergreen Solutions
• Bid approval for roof upgrades at College Park City Hall with Caliber Construction for $299,232.00
• Discussion of bids for materials for upcoming construction and maintenance

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council is holding a workshop to hear presentations on human culture and civic programs, an infrastructure update for the Six West development, and a citywide classification and compensation study. They will also discuss consent agenda items, including bids for construction materials and a $299,232 roof upgrade for City Hall. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Presentation on Human Culture & Civic Programs by Dr. Chisulo Akono Ajanaku
• Infrastructure update for Six West by Prime Engineering
• Citywide Classification and Compensation Study recommendations by Evergreen Solutions, LLC
• Bid approval for roof upgrades at College Park City Hall with Caliber Construction for $299,232.00
• Bids for materials for upcoming construction and maintenance

The workshop session consisted of informational presentations and discussions; no substantive votes were taken. Council reviewed a compensation study showing city salaries are 12-14% below market and received an infrastructure update for the Six West area.

• No substantive decisions made; session was for discussion and presentations only

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $299,232 roof upgrade for City Hall with Caliber Construction, a resolution supporting the Willingham Corridor LCI, and an agreement with Stantec for Brownfield Grant Program services. A $12,700 tree removal item was removed from the consent agenda at the prior meeting for price review.

• Bid approval for City Hall roof upgrades with Caliber Construction for $299,232
• Resolution supporting the Willingham Corridor LCI
• Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Stantec for Brownfield Grant Program services
• Removal of weak Water Oak tree at City Hall (removed from consent agenda for price review)

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session on April 3, 2023, with several action items. Key decisions include approving a $299,232 roof upgrade for City Hall, a resolution supporting the Willingham Corridor LCI, an agreement with Stantec for Brownfield Grant services, and removal of a water oak tree at City Hall for $12,700. The meeting also includes proclamations, citizen remarks, and consent agenda items.

• Bid approval for roof upgrades at City Hall with Caliber Construction for $299,232.00
• Resolution in support of the Willingham Corridor LCI
• Agreement with Stantec for Brownfield Grant Program services
• Removal of weak Water Oak tree at City Hall for $12,700.00
• Proclamation designating April 23-29, 2023 as 'Georgia Cities Week'

The City Council approved several maintenance contracts, including power department materials and City Hall roof repairs. The council also authorized an agreement with Stantec for the Brownfield Grant Program and supported the Willingham Drive Corridor study. Additionally, the council authorized salary adjustments for 911 and jailer staff.

• Approved $565,707.50 for power department construction and materials
• Approved $299,232.00 contract with Caliber Construction for City Hall roof upgrades
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 for the Willingham Drive Corridor Livable Centers Initiative Study
• Authorized agreement with Stantec for Brownfield Grant Program services
• Approved $12,700.00 to remove a weak water oak tree at City Hall
• Authorized City Manager to make adjustments to 911 and Jailer salaries
• Approved Regular and Workshop Session Minutes from March 20, 2023

Workshop Items

The Mayor and City Council will receive presentations on the Airport South CID's transit and infrastructure vision update and on Clayton County Schools' ESPLOST vote. Staff will also provide a code compliance update. Consent agenda items include a Motorola radio maintenance contract for $19,622.13 and tree removal at City Hall for $16,500.

• Presentation on AACID's Transit and Infrastructure Vision Update
• Presentation on Clayton County Schools ESPLOST vote on March 31
• Community Development and Code Compliance update from staff
• Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio maintenance: $19,622.13
• Removal of a weak Water Oak tree at City Hall: $16,500

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council is holding a workshop to receive presentations on the Clayton County E-SPLOST vote, the Airport South Community Improvement District's transit and infrastructure vision, and a department update on community development and code compliance. They will also discuss the consent agenda, which includes a service agreement for police radio maintenance and a tree removal contract.

• Presentation on E-SPLOST vote scheduled for March 31
• AACID transit and infrastructure vision update
• Community Development and Code Compliance update
• Motorola Solutions service agreement for police radios: $19,622.13
• Water Oak tree removal at City Hall: $16,500

The Mayor and Council reached a consensus to allow the Airport South Community Improvement District to include the GICC Arena campus as a potential location for a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) pilot. The session also included updates on Clayton County Schools' E-SPLOST initiatives and a report on city code enforcement activities.

• Approved inclusion of GICC Arena campus as a potential site for PRT pilot
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate

City Council

The College Park City Council will consider adopting an ordinance for 2023 election services with the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration, a budgeted item. The consent agenda includes a $19,622.13 service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio maintenance and a $16,500 tree removal at City Hall. Other items include applying for a Livable Cities Initiative Grant for Main Street parking and bike lane alignment, and using Car Rental Tax funds for a restroom at Barrett Park and a basketball court at Charles E. Phillips Park.

• Ordinance No. 2023-01 for 2023 election services with Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration
• Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio maintenance in 25 cars, $19,622.13
• Removal of weak Water Oak tree at City Hall, $16,500
• Application for Livable Cities Initiative Grant for Main Street parking strategy and bike lane alignment
• Use of Car Rental Tax funds for restroom at Barrett Park and basketball court at Charles E. Phillips Park

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session, where it will consider several action items, including adopting an ordinance for 2023 election services with Fulton County, applying for a Livable Cities Initiative grant for parking and bike lane studies, and using Car Rental Tax funds for park improvements. The meeting also includes routine items like consent agenda approvals and public remarks.

• Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio maintenance in 25 cars, $19,622.13
• Removal of weak Water Oak tree at City Hall, $16,500
• Ordinance No. 2023-01 for 2023 election services with Fulton County Board of Elections
• Application for Livable Cities Initiative Grant for Main Street parking strategy and bike lane alignment
• Use of Car Rental Tax funds for restroom at Barrett Park and basketball court at Charles E. Phillips Park

City Council approved a utility credit for residents eligible for the Senior Homestead Exemption and a $19,622.13 service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio systems. The council also authorized grant applications for Main Street parking and bike/pedestrian facilities, and approved park improvements. A motion to seek a second legal opinion on Mayor and Council salaries was also passed.

• Approved $19,622.13 Motorola Solutions agreement for police radio system (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 for 2023 election services with Fulton County (Unanimous)
• Approved application for Livable Cities Initiative Grant for Main Street parking and bike/ped facilities (Unanimous)
• Approved use of Car Rental Tax funds for Barrett Park restrooms (Unanimous)
• Approved use of Car Rental Tax funds for Charles E. Phillips Park basketball court (Unanimous)
• Approved utility credit for 2023 for those eligible for Senior Homestead Exemption based on 2022 taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved seeking a second legal opinion on Mayor and Council salaries (3-1)
• Approved $116,059.59 settlement with A-1 Fence Company (Executive Session)

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to hear presentations on banking and investment services from Unity National Bank, the Metro-Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, and a medical claims analysis by NFP. They will also discuss consent agenda items including the purchase of two Ford F-150 trucks, a phone system upgrade, and payment for a police department event.

• Purchase 2022 F-150 Supercrew truck for $47,630.00 to replace 2007 Ford F150
• Purchase 2022 F-150 Supercab truck for $36,950.00 to replace 2007 Ford F150
• Upgrade/replace Cisco phone services with Windstream for $18,799
• Payment of $19,707.50 to Proof of the Pudding for Police Department Senior's Valentine Social
• Presentation on Metro-Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative

Workshop Items

The City Council will discuss various presentations regarding banking services, the Metro-Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, and medical claims analysis. The session also includes discussion of a consent agenda featuring vehicle replacements, phone service changes, and police department event payments.

• Purchase of 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercrew Truck for $47,630.00
• Purchase of 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercab Truck for $36,950.00
• Replacement of Cisco and Enterprise phone services with Windstream
• Payment to Proof of the Pudding for Police Department Senior's Valentine Social: $19,707.50
• Presentation on Banking and Investment Services by Unity National Bank

The workshop session consisted of presentations only; no substantive decisions were made. Council members discussed potential banking services with Unity National Bank and reviewed a health equity initiative and employee medical claims analysis.

• No substantive decisions were made; items were for presentation only

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session, covering routine items like minutes approval and proclamations, plus public remarks. Key actions include approving two truck purchases, a phone service change, a payment for a police event, and a cycling race event. The council will also consider Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget adjustments.

• Purchase of 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercrew truck for $47,630.00
• Purchase of 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercab truck for $36,950.00
• Replace Cisco and Enterprise phone services with Windstream
• Payment of $19,707.50 to Proof of the Pudding for Senior's Valentine Social
• Approval for Spin the District cycling race on April 30, 2023

City Council approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget adjustments and authorized the purchase of two replacement trucks. The council also voted to hold meetings every two weeks with department heads to address substandard apartment conditions. Additionally, the city approved the 'Spin the District' cycling race for April 30.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Budget Adjustments via Resolution 2023-05 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercrew Truck for $47,630.00
• Approved purchase of 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercab Truck for $36,950.00
• Approved $19,707.50 payment to Proof of the Pudding for Senior's Valentine Social
• Approved 'Spin the District' cycling race event for April 30, 2023
• Approved motion to meet with Department Heads every 2 weeks regarding apartment issues (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes from February 20, 2023
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes from February 20, 2023

City Council

The College Park City Council is holding its regular session on March 6, 2023, with several action items. The council will vote on consent agenda items including two new Ford F-150 trucks, a phone service change, and a payment for a police event. Other business includes approving a cycling race event and fiscal year 2022-2023 budget adjustments. The agenda also includes proclamations, citizen remarks, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Purchase 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercrew truck for $47,630.00
• Purchase 2022 F-150 4x2 Supercab truck for $36,950.00
• Replace Cisco and Enterprise phone services with Windstream
• Payment of $19,707.50 to Proof of the Pudding for Police Department Senior's Valentine Social
• Approve Spin the District cycling race event on April 30, 2023

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council workshop on February 20, 2023, includes presentations on a civility initiative and communications updates, plus agenda items for the regular session. Key items include a proposed five-year extension of the Proof of the Pudding contract for the Georgia International Convention Center, Gateway Center Arena, and Historic College Park Golf Course, and a request for Motorola two-way radios for the police department. The council will also review a budget performance report for Buildings & Grounds.

• Five-year extension of Proof of the Pudding contract through June 30, 2028, for GICC, Gateway Arena, and Golf Course
• Motorola two-way radios purchase for Police Department (invoice attached)
• Buildings & Grounds budget report showing $1,433,462 adopted budget, 55% used
• Communications Department presentation including Hemsworth PR firm activities
• Embrace Civility initiative presentation

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Embrace Civility Initiative and a communications overview and strategic plan. They will also consider consent agenda items, including a Motorola Solutions service agreement, a budget transfer for vehicle replacements, and a contract extension with Proof of The Pudding.

• Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio maintenance, $61,734.15
• Transfer $40,000 from line items 100-5195-52-6170 and 100-5195-53-7100 for vehicle replacements
• 5-year contract extension with Proof of The Pudding for GICC/Gateway Center Arena and Historic College Park Golf Course

The Council received a presentation on the Georgia Municipal Association's Embrace Civility Initiative and a strategic overview of the city's communications department. Members also discussed several consent agenda items, including police radio maintenance and public works vehicle replacements.

• Approved executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and cyber security
• Discussed proposed 5-year contract extension with Proof of The Pudding for GICC and Golf Course
• Discussed $61,734.15 service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio system
• Discussed $40,000 revenue transfer for public works vehicle replacement and repair

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings, board appointments, and consent agenda items. Key actions include a rezoning request for 1762 Temple Avenue, approval of a $61,734.15 Motorola radio maintenance contract, and resolutions to initiate condemnation of two properties.

• Rezoning of 1762 Temple Avenue from TOD to R-3 (public hearing)
• Motorola Solutions service agreement for police radio system: $61,734.15
• Transfer $40,000 for vehicle replacements/repairs (vehicles #167, #165, #128)
• 5-year contract extension with Proof of The Pudding for GICC/Gateway Center Arena & Golf Course
• Condemnation resolutions for 1766 Lyle Avenue and 1814 Walker Avenue

The Council approved a five-year contract extension for food services at the GICC/Gateway Center Arena and the Historic College Park Golf Course. They also authorized the appointment of Stanley Hawthorne as City Manager and adopted a civility initiative. A public hearing for the rezoning of 1762 Temple Avenue was scheduled for March 20, 2023.

• Approved 5-year contract extension with Proof of The Pudding (3-1 abstain)
• Authorized contract with Stanley Hawthorne for City Manager (3-1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08 'Embrace Civility Initiative' (3-1 abstain)
• Approved $61,734.15 service agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Scheduled rezoning public hearing for 1762 Temple Avenue for March 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes from Feb 6, 2023, with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved Workshop Session Minutes from Feb 6, 2023, with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes dated Feb 20, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session meeting on February 20, 2023, to consider several items, including a rezoning request, a police radio maintenance contract, a contract extension for the Gateway Center Arena and golf course, and two property condemnations. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and board appointments.

• Rezoning of 1762 Temple Avenue from TOD to R-3 medium density residential
• Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio system maintenance
• Transfer of $40,000 for vehicle replacements and repairs
• 5-year contract extension with Proof of The Pudding for GICC/Gateway Center Arena and golf course
• Condemnation proceedings for 1766 Lyle Avenue and 1814 Walker Avenue

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop session with presentations on the NLC Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative and regional growth opportunities through the IIJA Grants Program. The council will also discuss a consent agenda with multiple budgeted items, including purchases and contracts for the GICC/ARENA campus and city vehicles.

• Purchase of 2 ChargePoint Level 2 EV charging stations for GICC at $19,404
• Knight Sign Industries bid for GICC/ARENA digital wayfinding signs at $194,349
• Pro Cutters bid for GICC/ARENA landscaping services at $92,760
• ParkHub 3-year subscription for parking validation at $38,360
• Purchase of 2023 Ford F-250 and other vehicles from Wade Ford totaling $148,359.02

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council is holding a workshop to hear presentations on the NLC Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative and regional growth opportunities through the IIJA Grants Program. They will also discuss and potentially approve a consent agenda containing multiple purchases and contracts, including EV charging stations, wayfinding signs, landscaping services, and vehicle purchases.

• Presentation on NLC Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative by Aerotropolis Atlanta
• Presentation on IIJA Grants Program by Atlanta Regional Commission
• Purchase of 2 ChargePoint EV charging stations for GICC at $19,404
• Knight Sign bid of $194,349 for GICC/ARENA digital wayfinding signs
• Pro Cutters bid of $92,760 for GICC/ARENA landscaping

The Mayor and City Council held a workshop session featuring presentations on economic inclusion and regional growth. The session included discussions on several consent agenda items, including vehicle purchases and facility upgrades, though final votes on these items were not recorded in the workshop minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and cyber security (3-0)

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold its regular session, covering consent agenda items, public hearings, and other business. Key decisions include approving a lease-purchase for a sanitation truck, purchasing electric vehicle charging stations, and several other contracts and equipment purchases.

• Lease-purchase agreement with Truist Bank for sanitation truck in the amount of $329,046.00
• Purchase of 2 ChargePoint Level 2 EV charging stations for GICC at a cost of $19,404.00
• Bid award to Knight Sign for GICC/ARENA digital wayfinding sign project in the amount of $194,349
• Bid award to Pro Cutters for GICC/ARENA landscaping services in the amount of $92,760
• Agreement with ParkHub as sole-source vendor for parking transaction validation in the amount of $38,360 for 3-year subscription

Council approved a series of purchases for the GICC/Arena campus and public works vehicles. They also authorized new software agreements for payment processing and electronic signatures. A proposed MARTA bus shelter advertising agreement was tabled for revisions.

• Approved $19,404 for GICC electric vehicle charging stations
• Approved $194,349 for GICC/Arena digital wayfinding signs
• Approved $92,760 for GICC/Arena landscaping services
• Approved $38,360 for 3-year ParkHub subscription
• Approved $20,345 for WNBA/Atlanta Dream walk-off ramps
• Approved $10,957.55 for Fulton County Animal Service invoice
• Approved purchase of three Ford vehicles totaling $148,359.02
• Approved $329,046 for container handler and mini rear loader via Truist Bank lease

City Council

The College Park City Council is meeting to consider several financial agreements, including a $329,046 lease-purchase for a sanitation truck and a contract with Docusign for $29,958.48. They will also vote on a MARTA bus shelter advertising agreement and a proposed budget meeting schedule for fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, proclamations, and citizen remarks.

• Resolution 2023-04: lease-purchase sanitation truck agreement with Truist Bank for $329,046
• Agreement with Docusign for Enterprise Pro-Add in amount of $29,958.48
• MARTA Intergovernmental Agreement for bus shelter advertising
• Approval of Mayor and Council Departmental Budget Meeting Schedule for FY 2023-2024
• Agreement with Sage Gov for Forte Payment processing (not budgeted)

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session on January 17, 2023, with several rezoning requests, contract approvals, and routine items. Key actions include setting a public hearing for a rezoning at 1762 Temple Avenue, deciding on rezoning for 2180 Convention Center Concourse and 4050 Herschel Road, and approving various contracts and agreements.

• Rezoning 1762 Temple Avenue from TOD to R-3 (medium density residential) - public hearing set for Feb 6
• Rezoning 2180 Convention Center Concourse from HP to OP (medical office building)
• Rezoning 4050 Herschel Road from R1 to RM (multi-family residential)
• Stenography services contract for $25,000 to Stephanie Richardson
• Lease/purchase of Elgin Crosswind 1 Street Sweeper for $317,923 from Truist Bank

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a proposed change at 1762 Temple Avenue from transit-oriented development to medium-density residential. The council will also consider setting qualifying fees for the 2023 election, approving contracts for stenography, HR software, a street sweeper, and communications services, among other business.

• Rezoning 1762 Temple Avenue from TOD to R-3 (public hearing set for Feb 6)
• Rezoning 2180 Convention Center Concourse from HP to OP for medical office
• Rezoning 4050 Herschel Road from R1 to RM multi-family
• Stenography services contract with Stephanie Richardson for $25,000
• Lease-purchase of Elgin Crosswind 1 Street Sweeper for $317,923

The City Council approved rezoning requests for a medical office building and a 17-unit townhome development. Truist Bank was re-approved as the official bank depository for 2023, and several city service contracts and equipment purchases were authorized.

• Approved rezoning of 2180 Convention Center Concourse to office professional (All yes)
• Approved rezoning of 4050 Herschel Road to multi-family residential with no rentals and 45 DB noise limit (All yes)
• Approved Truist Bank as Official Bank Depository for 2023 (All yes)
• Approved $317,923 lease-to-purchase for Elgin Crosswind 1 Street Sweeper (All yes)
• Approved $25,000 annual contract for stenography services with Stephanie Richardson (All yes)
• Approved $52,000 agreement with Hemsworth Communications for PR and crisis services (All yes)
• Approved qualifying fees for 2023 General Election: Mayor $984.46, Wards 1 & 3 $872.42 (All yes, Carn abstained)
• Appointed Lisa Spivey to the Ward 3 Planning Commission (All yes)

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop with two presentations: one from the city's lobbyist, Don Bolia of Peachtree Government Relations, on the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session and proposed legislation affecting the city, including homestead and ambulance services; and another from John Hunt of MarketNsight on housing issues, including a potential housing shortage and zoning concerns.

• Discussion of 2023 Georgia Legislative Session by lobbyist Don Bolia
• Proposed homestead legislation (CP Resolution 2022-33) and ambulance services
• Housing presentation by John Hunt of MarketNsight on housing shortage and zoning
• Data on Atlanta-area hospital transport times from College Park and Hapeville
• No costs or budget items listed for either presentation

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to hear from its lobbyist about the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session and a presentation on housing issues. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of 2023 Georgia Legislative Session by lobbyist Don Bolia
• Housing issues presentation by John Hunt of MarketNsight

The Mayor and City Council conducted a workshop session featuring presentations on the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session and regional housing trends. No formal votes were taken on the presentation items; the session focused on discussing EMS transportation, senior exemptions, and zoning flexibility.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel (voted by those present)

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold its regular session on January 3, 2023, covering routine approvals, annual appointments, and several action items. Key decisions include setting public hearings for three rezoning requests (Northside Medical building, Herschel Rd townhomes, and 1762 Temple Avenue), approving qualifying fees for the 2023 election, and authorizing purchases for the Sanitation Department totaling over $330,000. The agenda also includes annual appointments such as Mayor Pro-Tem and various board positions.

• Set public hearing for rezoning Northside Medical building from HP to OP (Ward 2)
• Set public hearing for Herschel Rd townhomes rezoning from R1 to RM (Ward 4)
• Set public hearing for 1762 Temple Avenue rezoning from TOD to R-3 (Ward 3)
• Authorize purchase of Heil Mini Rear Loader for $181,304 and CH8000R Container Handler for $150,914
• Set qualifying fees for 2023 General Election for Mayor and Wards 1 & 3

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss water system issues following the Christmas holiday freeze. The agenda includes a report from Interim City Manager Jackson Myers detailing the water system's performance and response from December 24-29, 2022, including service disruptions, repairs, and a boil water notice.

• Boil water notice issued December 27 after pressure dropped below 20 psi
• Water leaks repaired at Hemphill/Cambridge, Almond/Rugby, and Pierce/Rugby
• Temporary pump installed at West Fayetteville PS; Clayton County meter box found locked
• Drinking water distributed: 19 pallets (87 cases each) plus two additional truckloads
• East Point delivered two 2,000-gallon trailers of non-potable water

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council is holding a workshop session to discuss water issues, specifically a water system update. The discussion is based on a memorandum from Interim City Manager Jackson Myers dated December 29, 2022, and supporting documents. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion on water system update
• Memorandum from Interim City Manager Jackson Myers

The Mayor and City Council held a workshop to review a report on recent water system failures caused by unprecedented freezing temperatures. Interim City Manager Jackson Myers and Prime Engineering detailed the emergency response and the impact of failures in the East Point and Clayton County supply systems. No formal policy changes were voted on, though officials discussed future system reinforcements.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation, personnel, real estate, and cyber security (All Voted Yes)
• Approved motion to re-enter executive session to discuss real estate (All Voted Yes)

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold its regular session, making annual appointments, considering several contracts and purchases, and setting public hearings for three rezoning requests. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen remarks, along with specific actions on a race event, election qualifying fees, street resurfacing, and a grant.

• Set public hearing for rezoning Northside Medical building from HP to OP (Ward 2)
• Set public hearing for rezoning Herschel Rd townhomes from R1 to RM (Ward 4)
• Set public hearing for rezoning 1762 Temple Avenue from TOD to R-3 (Ward 3)
• Purchase Heil 11 Cubic Yard Mini Rear Loader for $181,304 and CH8000R Container Handler for $150,914
• Approve Atlanta Track Club event at College Park MARTA Station on Jan 21, 2023

City Council appointed Councilman Clay as Mayor Pro-Tem and BIDA member for 2023. The body also approved several municipal appointments, a $275,000 auditorium grant, and three rezoning public hearings. A solar power purchase agreement amendment was approved despite one dissenting vote.

• Appointed Councilman Clay as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2023
• Appointed Councilman Clay as Member of Post 6 - BIDA
• Approved $275,000 grant from Atlanta Hawks Foundation and State Farm for College Park Auditorium
• Approved solar power purchase agreement amendment (3-1)
• Approved $140,507 contract renewal with Aquatic Management for lifeguard and pool services
• Approved special event permit for Atlanta Track Club 5-mile & 5k on January 21, 2023
• Set public hearings for January 17, 2023, regarding rezoning of Northside Medical building, Herschel Rd townhomes, and 1762 Temple Avenue
• Approved qualifying fees for the November 7, 2023 General Election