Valdosta, GA

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will consider a resolution to approve a loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to complete a Lead Service Line Inventory. Other business includes bids for a rear loader refuse truck and a towing/dump truck for Public Works, a design agreement for the Lakeland Avenue Regional Stormwater Facility, and bids for well drilling at the new Water Treatment Plant. The council will also approve a purchase for a new micro screen at the Mud Creek Water Pollution Control Plant.

• Resolution to approve GEFA loan for Lead Service Line Inventory (no dollar amount listed)
• Bids for Rear Loader Refuse Truck (Bid No. 11-23-24)
• Bids for Towing/Dump Truck (Bid No. 12-23-24)
• Professional Design Services Agreement for Lakeland Avenue Regional Stormwater Facility
• Bids for Phase 2 (Well Drilling) of Production Wells No. 1 and No. 2 for new Water Treatment Plant

The Valdosta City Council unanimously approved a $250,000 zero-interest loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to complete a lead service line inventory, as required by state rules. The council also approved several equipment purchases and contracts, including a $299,849 refuse truck, a $128,433 towing/dump truck, a $146,250 design agreement for a stormwater facility, a $1,373,040 well drilling contract, and a $252,900 micro screen purchase. All decisions were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $250,000 GEFA loan for lead service line inventory (6-0)
• Approved $299,849 refuse truck bid from SWAT (6-0)
• Approved $128,433 towing/dump truck bid from Four Star Freightliner (6-0)
• Approved $146,250 design services agreement with LEA for Lakeland Avenue stormwater facility (6-0)
• Approved $1,373,040 well drilling bid from AC Schultes of Florida (6-0)
• Approved $252,900 sole source purchase from Cornerstone H2O for micro screen (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will discuss a resolution to build a new Air Traffic Control Tower at the Valdosta Regional Airport. The body will also consider three zoning requests and a new banking contract for the city.

• Conditional Use Permit for a financial institution at 201 Woodrow Wilson Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for animal boarding and daycare at 2607 Bemiss Road
• Rezoning 1.94 acres to Community-Commercial for 308/310 Nan St and 1621/1625 River St
• Resolution to proceed with a new Air Traffic Control Tower at Valdosta Regional Airport
• Award of a new Banking Contract for the City of Valdosta

The Valdosta City Council approved three conditional use permits and a rezoning, all by unanimous votes. It also approved a new banking contract with Bank of America, a $50,790 purchase of body armor for the police tactical unit, and a $97,574 design services agreement for a utility extension. A motion to abolish the police promotional ordinance failed, but a motion to amend it passed 5-2.

• Approved CUP for financial institution at 201 Woodrow Wilson Drive (7-0)
• Approved CUP for animal boarding/daycare at 2607 Bemiss Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.94 acres at Nan and River Streets to C-C (7-0)
• Approved amendment to police promotional ordinance (5-2)
• Approved $50,790 purchase of body armor from Smyrna Police Distributors (7-0)
• Approved $97,574 design services agreement with Innovate Engineering (7-0)
• Approved new banking contract with Bank of America (7-0)
• Approved $23,998.04 cost-sharing for sewer main (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council is considering a resolution to issue two sets of general obligation bonds for the city school system. The body is also reviewing bids for several city vehicles and infrastructure projects.

• Resolution for School System General Obligation Bonds Series 2024A ($7,375,000) and Series 2024B ($21,930,000)
• Bids for Old Clyattville Road Widening Improvements Project
• Bids for various 2024 trucks for Public Works, Utilities, Engineering, and Fire departments
• Request for payment of emergency gravity sewer main repairs on River Street
• Proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024

The Valdosta City Council approved a resolution for school bonds, accepted low bids for several vehicles and a boom mower, and awarded a $5.29 million contract for the Old Clyattville Road widening project. They also approved payment for emergency sewer repairs and the CDBG Annual Action Plan. All decisions were unanimous (4-0) with three members absent.

• Approved Resolution 2024-5 for school bonds totaling $29.3M (4-0)
• Approved low bids for four trucks totaling $234,411.73 (4-0)
• Approved $127,161 for three Crew Cab 1500 trucks (4-0)
• Approved $245,160.34 for a boom mower (4-0)
• Approved $5,289,080.85 bid for Old Clyattville Road widening (4-0)
• Approved $263,521.80 for emergency sewer repair on River Street (4-0)
• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan with $472,622 allocation (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to rezone and annex 2.56 acres at 1311 Old Statenville Road from residential agricultural to heavy industrial, as requested by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority. Other items include a bond resolution for water/wastewater improvements, amendments to the police wrecker service contract, and a lease-to-own program for conducted electrical weapons for the police department.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 2.56 acres from Residential Agricultural (R-A) to Heavy Industry (M-2) at 1311 Old Statenville Road
• Public hearing and consideration of annexation of the same 2.56 acres into city limits
• Consideration of third supplemental bond resolution authorizing revenue bonds for water and wastewater system improvements
• Amendment to the Wrecker Service Contract with the Valdosta Police Department
• Lease-to-own program for purchase of new Conducted Electrical Weapons for the Police Department

The Valdosta City Council approved a $69.3 million revenue bond for water and wastewater improvements, and canceled the Voluntary Broker of Record contract with Taylor Insurance Services. The council also approved rezoning and annexation of 2.56 acres for industrial development, closed a public alley, and raised wrecker service fees.

• Approved $69.3M water/sewer revenue bond (7-0)
• Canceled Taylor Insurance Services contract (5-2)
• Rezoned 2.56 acres at 1311 Old Statenville Rd to Heavy Industry (7-0)
• Annexed 2.56 acres at 1311 Old Statenville Rd into city (7-0)
• Closed Gordon Alley right-of-way between Smith and Lamar Sts (7-0)
• Raised wrecker service fees to $125/call and $25/day storage (7-0)
• Approved 5-year lease-to-own for 109 Taser 10s (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing bids for public works equipment, emergency generators for utility facilities, and road repair tools. The body will also consider a contract award for upgrading the audio/visual equipment in the Council Chambers.

• Bid for a combination Tractor Boom Mower for Public Works from Ag Pro for $218,576.18
• Bid for an Asphalt Trailer for the Engineering Department from Reynolds Warren Equipment Company for $59,500
• Bids for backup generators for Mack Drive Lift Station ($26,045.48), Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab ($50,522.88), and Utilities Building ($46,675.68)
• Quotes for emergency culvert repairs at Country Club Drive and River Street
• Contract award for Audio/Visual Equipment for the City of Valdosta Council Chambers

The Valdosta City Council approved multiple equipment purchases and emergency contracts, including $1.35 million for flood repairs on Country Club Drive and River Street. All bids were approved unanimously except for the Country Club Drive repair, which passed 4-1 with Councilwoman Tooley opposed. The council also approved a contract for AMI water meter equipment and monitoring services.

• Approved $218,576.18 tractor boom mower for Public Works (5-0)
• Approved $59,500 asphalt trailer for Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $1,152,600 emergency culvert repair on Country Club Drive to JWA (4-1)
• Approved $194,478 emergency repair on River Street to RPI (5-0)
• Approved $26,045.48 backup generator for Mack Drive Lift Station (5-0)
• Approved $50,522.88 generator for Centralized Laboratory (5-0)
• Approved $46,675.68 backup generator for Utilities Building (5-0)
• Approved AMI equipment and monitoring services to Delta Municipal Supply (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council is considering a Conditional Use Permit for a 4-story mixed-use building featuring 54 apartments and over 16,000 square feet of commercial space. The body will also discuss purchasing firefighting gear and filling several board and commission vacancies.

• Conditional Use Permit for multi-family residential development at 111 West Hill Avenue
• Request to purchase Structural Firefighting Gear for the Valdosta Fire Department
• Appointments to the Central Valdosta Development Authority
• Appointment to the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Valdosta Housing Authority

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will meet to consider bids for water meter infrastructure and firefighting gear. The body will also discuss a grant application for road and bridge repairs and a request to delete specific land development regulations.

• Bids for Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) equipment and monitoring services
• Purchase of structural firefighting gear for the Valdosta Fire Department
• Request to delete Chapter 328 (Landscape, Buffers, and Screening) of Land Development Regulations
• Grant application to the 2025 Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for road and bridge repairs

The Valdosta City Council approved two contracts: a $96,120 purchase of 30 sets of structural firefighting gear from Ten-8 Fire & Safety Equipment, and a bid award to Delta Municipal Supply for Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) equipment and monitoring services. The council also approved submitting a $275,000 grant application to the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for road and bridge repairs, and tabled a request to delete Chapter 328 of the Land Development Regulations until February 20, 2025.

• Approved AMI equipment and monitoring services bid to Delta Municipal Supply (6-0)
• Approved $96,120 purchase of 30 sets of firefighting gear from Ten-8 Fire & Safety Equipment (6-0)
• Approved submission of $275,000 GTIB grant application for road and bridge repairs (6-0)
• Tabled deletion of Chapter 328 (Landscape, Buffers, and Screening) to February 20, 2025 (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss bids for various department vehicles and equipment, including police radios and fire department SUVs. The body will also consider contracts for water treatment plant rehabilitation and sewer repairs.

• Bids for a new Bucket Truck and Crew Cab Service Truck for the Engineering Department
• Bids for two new Tahoe SUVs for the Valdosta Fire Department
• Bids for rehabilitation of the #4 High Service Pump at the Guest Road Water Treatment Plant
• Purchase of new Motorola Portable Radios for the Valdosta Police Department
• Professional Design Services Agreement for repairs to the Sugar Creek streambank and sanitary sewer

Special Called Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold a special meeting to approve multiple bids for new vehicles, water treatment upgrades, and service contracts. Items include new trucks for the Engineering Department, SUVs for the Fire Department, and rehabilitation of a water plant pump.

• Consideration of bids for a new Bucket Truck (Bid No. 18-24-25)
• Consideration of bids for two new Tahoe SUVs for the Fire Department (Bid No. 15-24-25)
• Consideration of bids for rehabilitation of the #4 High Service Pump at the Guest Road Water Treatment Plant
• Consideration of a request to purchase new Motorola Portable Radios for the Police Department
• Consideration of an Amendment to the VIA Transit Services Contract

The Valdosta City Council unanimously approved multiple equipment purchases and contracts, including a bucket truck, a crew cab service truck, two fire department SUVs, a water pump rehabilitation, radio purchases, and design services. All votes were 5-0. The council also appointed Paul Hamilton to the Airport Authority.

• Approved $158,590 bucket truck bid from Alan Jay Fleet Sales (5-0)
• Approved $74,616 crew cab service truck bid from Phil Brannen Ford (5-0)
• Approved $109,174 for two Tahoe SUVs for Fire Department from Cass Burch (5-0)
• Approved $134,000 bid from Rowe Well Drilling for pump rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $18,645 amendment to CDM Smith for belt filter press design (5-0)
• Approved $89,537.90 for ten Motorola APX Next radios for Police (5-0)
• Approved VIA Transit contract extension through February 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $133,000 design services agreement with Lovell Engineering for Sugar Creek repairs (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council denied a Conditional Use Permit for a solid waste transfer station at 1612 James P. Rodgers Circle, voting 5-1. The council also approved several other items, including conditional use permits for an art studio and multiple rezoning requests, as well as contracts for sewer design and emergency bridge repairs.

• Denied CUP for solid waste transfer station at 1612 James P. Rodgers Circle (5-1)
• Approved CUP for art studio at 112 West Moore Street with 3 conditions (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.73 acres at 202 Denmark Street from R-6 to C-C (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.06 acres at 1021 West Gordon Street from R-6 to R-M (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.33 acres at 212 Springhill Street from R-10 to R-6 (6-0)
• Approved $474,500 design services agreement for Remer Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved $123,340 cost-sharing for sanitary sewer improvements with private development (6-0)
• Approved $319,000 payment for emergency repairs to Gornto Road Bridge (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2025, to consider several items including a resolution supporting House Bill 581 for a floating homestead exemption, a letter of support for the Lamar Street Bridge Replacement Project, and emergency repairs at the Mud Creek Water Pollution Control Plant. The council will also vote on deleting Chapter 328 of the Land Development Regulations regarding landscape buffers and screening, an item tabled from previous meetings.

• Resolution of Support for not opting out of House Bill 581 floating homestead exemption
• Letter of Support to GDOT for Lamar Street Bridge Replacement Project
• Emergency payment for repair and replacement of six-inch bypass valve and installation of two twelve-inch bypass pumps at Mud Creek WPCP
• Replacement of equipment for Gornto and Remer Master Lift Stations
• Deletion of Chapter 328 – Landscape, Buffers, and Screening from Land Development Regulations (previously tabled)

The Valdosta City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-1, affirming the city's decision to not opt out of House Bill 581, which implements a statewide floating homestead exemption capping annual property value increases for tax purposes. The council also approved a $100,000 local funding commitment for the Lamar Street Bridge replacement project, an emergency repair payment of $54,580.86 for the Mud Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, and a $239,475 equipment replacement for the Gornto and Remer Master Lift Stations. The request to delete Chapter 328 of the Land Development Regulations was tabled until the April 24, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-1 to opt into HB 581 floating homestead exemption (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 local funding for Lamar Street Bridge replacement (6-0)
• Approved $54,580.86 emergency repair payment to James Warren & Associates (6-0)
• Approved $239,475 Rockwell Automation equipment replacement for Gornto and Remer lift stations (6-0)
• Tabled deletion of Chapter 328 Landscape, Buffers, and Screening until April 24, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 28, 2025 Special Called Meeting (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hear a presentation on proposed revisions to the Landscape, Buffers, and Screening chapter of the Land Development Regulations. A public hearing is scheduled for a Conditional Use Permit for a plastics manufacturing facility at 1804 Bimbo QSR Boulevard, which the Planning Commission recommended approving (7-0). The council will also consider a vendor for a new Human Capital Management System and a proposal for updated pavement evaluations.

• Presentation on recommended revisions to Chapter 328 (Landscape, Buffers, and Screening) of the Land Development Regulations
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (CU-2025-03) for a plastics manufacturing facility in M-1 Light Industrial zoning at 1804 Bimbo QSR Boulevard
• Consideration of a vendor for the City's Human Capital Management System (HCMS)
• Consideration of a professional services proposal from Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) for pavement evaluations

The Valdosta City Council approved a conditional use permit for a plastics manufacturing facility at 1804 Bimbo QSR Boulevard, selected Paylocity as the vendor for a new Human Capital Management System, and approved a pavement evaluation contract with Infrastructure Management Services. All three decisions were unanimous (5-0). The meeting also included a presentation on proposed landscape ordinance revisions, but no action was taken.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Utility Plastics, LLC plastics manufacturing facility at 1804 Bimbo QSR Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Paylocity as vendor for City of Valdosta Human Capital Management System (5-0)
• Approved $104,824.50 contract with Infrastructure Management Services for updated pavement evaluations (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 6, 2025 Regular Meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The City Council will review bids for several crew cab and service trucks for various city departments. Members will also discuss a new public transit services contract and emergency sewer system repairs in the Sugar Creek Basin.

• Bids for five 1/2 ton Crew Cab Trucks (Bid No. 8-25)
• Bids for two 1 ton Regular Cab Service Trucks for Utilities (Bid No. 6-25)
• New contract for Public Transit Services
• Emergency sewer system repairs to the Sugar Creek Basin
• Abandonment of a public Utility Easement along Inner Perimeter Road

The Valdosta City Council approved a new contract with River North Transit, LLC for public transit services, following a competitive RFP process. The council also approved multiple vehicle purchases, pump rebuilds, and emergency sewer repairs, all unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved new transit contract with River North Transit, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $221,665 for five crew cab trucks from Langdale Ford (6-0)
• Approved $131,076 for two service trucks from Langdale Ford (6-0)
• Approved $79,010 for two trucks from Phil Brannen Ford (6-0)
• Approved $44,464 for one truck from Phil Brannen Ford (6-0)
• Approved $47,975 for one truck from Phil Brannen Ford (6-0)
• Approved $124,192.31 to Xylem Water Solutions for pump rebuilds (6-0)
• Approved $49,410 and $164,900 to RPI Underground for emergency sewer repairs (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss two rezoning requests and the acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration grant funds for a new General Aviation Terminal at the Valdosta Regional Airport. The body will also review bids for several city department vehicles and professional design services for utility improvements.

• Rezoning 0.84 acres at 1604 Lankford Drive from Neighborhood-Commercial to Multi-Family Residential
• Rezoning 0.51 acres at 107 Jordan Street from Single-Family Residential to Highway-Commercial
• Acceptance of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Airport Improvement Project grants for a new General Aviation Terminal
• Bids for service trucks and skid steer loaders for Engineering, Utilities, and Public Works departments
• Professional design services for Lakeland Highway Lift Station and Knights Creek Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line

The Valdosta City Council unanimously approved two rezoning requests: one for a 15-unit apartment building at 1604 Lankford Drive and another for commercial zoning at 107 Jordan Street. The council also accepted two FAA grants totaling up to $8.2 million for a new general aviation terminal at Valdosta Regional Airport, and approved several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases.

• Approved rezoning 0.84 acres at 1604 Lankford Drive from C-N to R-M for a 15-unit apartment building (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 0.51 acres at 107 Jordan Street from R-10 to C-H for future commercial development (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-4 accepting up to $4,000,000 FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant for new airport terminal (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-5 accepting up to $4,200,000 FAA Airport Improvement Project Grant for new airport terminal (6-0)
• Approved $485,010 design services contract with LEA for Lakeland Highway Lift Station rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved $167,000 design services contract with LEA for Knights Creek sewer trunk line evaluation (6-0)
• Approved $1,272,897 payment to Georgia Power for utility relocation on Jerry Jones Drive/Eager Road widening (6-0)
• Approved $279,900 sole source purchase of Micro Bar Screen for Mud Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will vote on purchasing Flock Safety License Plate Readers for the police department and consider an ordinance amending landscape, buffer, and screening regulations. The council will also discuss reinstalling traffic calming measures on Tyndall Drive.

• Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 328 (Landscape, Buffers, and Screening) of the Land Development Regulations
• Consideration of a request to purchase Flock Safety License Plate Readers for the Valdosta Police Department
• Consideration of a request to reinstall traffic calming measures on Tyndall Drive

The Valdosta City Council approved the sale of the 22.15-acre Five Points property to the Hospital Authority of Valdosta Lowndes County (SGMC Health) for $255,079.01 per acre, with a 3-2 vote after the mayor broke a tie. The council also unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 328 (Landscape, Buffers, and Screening) of the Land Development Regulations, and approved the purchase of Flock Safety license plate readers for the police department. A motion to reinstall traffic calming measures on Tyndall Drive was approved 6-1, despite staff recommending against it.

• Approved sale of Five Points property to SGMC Health at $255,079.01/acre (3-2, mayor broke tie)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-8 amending Chapter 328 Landscape, Buffers, and Screening (7-0)
• Approved $113,750 purchase of 17 Flock Safety license plate readers for police (7-0)
• Approved reinstalling traffic calming on Tyndall Drive (6-1, Carroll opposed)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion; no action taken

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold a second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and consider bids for 25 traffic controllers and utilities extensions. The body will also discuss a cost recovery plan for the Inner Perimeter Road project and approve appointments to various advisory committees.

• Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Bids for 25 Traffic Controllers (RFQ-16-25)
• Bids for utilities extension on Park Avenue and Inner Perimeter Road
• Cost Recovery Plan for Inner Perimeter Road Utilities Extension Project
• Appointments to CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee

The Valdosta City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes a 5% utility rate increase and a 3% additional increase for debt service, as well as a 5% cost of living adjustment for career employees. The council also approved a $3.26 million contract for water and sewer extensions in the Park Avenue and Inner Perimeter Road area, and a cost recovery plan for that project. Several board and committee appointments were made by acclamation.

• Adopted FY2026 budget ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $59,251.25 bid for 25 traffic controllers (6-0)
• Approved $3,255,710.70 utility extension contract with JWA Associates (6-0)
• Approved $15/GPD cost recovery plan for Inner Perimeter Road utilities (5-1)
• Approved quit claim deed for 211/213 South Ashley Street property (6-0)
• Reappointed Tooley, Richardson-Blake, White to CDBG committee (6-0)
• Appointed Craig Hawkins to Public Art Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Reappointed Hamilton, appointed DiSalvo to Airport Authority (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits for machine and welding shops at 821/823 South Lee Street and 1313 South Troup Street, both recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The council will also consider a FEMA grant agreement for Hurricane Helene damage repairs, a contract amendment for the new Water Treatment Plant design, a GDOT agreement for Hightower Street railroad crossing safety improvements, and multiple other infrastructure contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Mills Permanent Metal Decking Company at 821 and 823 South Lee Street (File No. CU-2025-04).
• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Walter Fletcher at 1313 South Troup Street (File No. CU-2025-05).
• Consideration of a FEMA Emergency Watershed Protection Grant Agreement for damages from Hurricane Helene.
• Consideration of a Contract Amendment (No. 1) for additional design services for the new Water Treatment Plant Project.
• Consideration of a Local Government Memorandum of Agreement with GDOT for safety improvements at the Hightower Street railroad crossing.

The Valdosta City Council approved a $1,137,489.60 contract for the Knights Mill Lift Station Repair and Upgrade Project, with a 6-1 vote. The council also unanimously approved two conditional use permits for machine and welding shops, a $1.13M FEMA grant for Hurricane Helene watershed damage, and several other infrastructure contracts and agreements. The meeting included a presentation of the FY2024 municipal audit, which received a clean opinion.

• Approved $1,137,489.60 contract for Knights Mill Lift Station repair/upgrade (6-1)
• Approved CUP for machine/welding shop at 821 & 823 South Lee St (7-0)
• Approved CUP for machine/welding shop at 1313 South Troup St (7-0)
• Approved $1,128,750 FEMA grant for Hurricane Helene watershed protection (7-0)
• Approved $78,750 design services proposal for watershed grant (7-0)
• Approved $4,270,098.13 utility relocation cost adjustment for Jerry Jones Dr/Eager Rd (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 Industrial Pretreatment Program evaluation (7-0)
• Approved $298,660 additional design services for new Water Treatment Plant (7-0)

Rescheduled Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council is considering the approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. This plan outlines proposed activities and funding amounts required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

• Proposed FY2025 CDBG Grant allocation of $600,391.00
• Single Unit Residential funding: $405,312.80
• Program Administration funding: $120,078.20
• Great Promise Partnership (GPP) funding: $50,000.00
• Fair Housing and Back to School funding: $10,000.00 each

The Valdosta City Council unanimously approved the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, which allocates $600,391 in federal funding. The plan includes funding for program administration, single-unit residential projects, fair housing, Great Promise Partnership, Back to School, and Small Business Ed. The approval was made by a 4-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comments and a city manager's report on upcoming community events.

• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY2025 with $600,391 allocation (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will discuss a revised list of proposed projects for SPLOST IX. The body is also considering a purchase for the Fire Department and a resolution regarding litigation involving the City of Milton.

• Revised SPLOST IX Proposed Projects List
• Purchase of a Mobile Column Apparatus Lift System for the Valdosta Fire Department Maintenance Division
• Resolution supporting the City of Milton in Chang v. City of Milton litigation via an Amicus Brief

The Valdosta City Council approved three items: a resolution supporting the City of Milton in the Chang v. City of Milton litigation through an amicus brief, the purchase of a mobile column apparatus lift system for the Fire Department, and the revised SPLOST IX proposed projects list. All votes were unanimous (5-0), except the lift purchase which was recorded as 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-8 supporting City of Milton in Chang v. City of Milton litigation via amicus brief (5-0)
• Approved purchase of ARI-HETRA Mobile Column Apparatus Lift System for Fire Department for $85,821.03 via Sourcewell Contract (7-0)
• Approved revised SPLOST IX Proposed Projects List for submission to Lowndes County (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold public hearings regarding a church facility expansion and land development regulation amendments. The body will also review bids for several heavy machinery vehicles and consider multiple board and commission appointments.

• Conditional Use Permit for Crossroads Baptist Church at 3001 Country Club Drive
• Text Amendments to Land Development Regulations (Chapters 214, 218, 230, and 242)
• Bids for two Backhoes for Engineering and Utilities Departments
• Bids for two Towing/Dump Trucks and a Grapple Truck for Public Works
• Bid for a Front Loader Commercial Garbage Truck for Public Works

The Valdosta City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Crossroads Baptist Church to expand its facility and school at 3001 Country Club Drive, allowing up to 400 students and 100,000 square feet of building area. The council also adopted text amendments to four chapters of the Land Development Regulations, approved the purchase of two backhoes, two towing/dump trucks, a front loader garbage truck, and a grapple truck, and made several board appointments. All decisions were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved CUP for Crossroads Baptist Church expansion at 3001 Country Club Drive (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13 amending LDR Chapters 214, 218, 230, 242 (5-0)
• Approved $305,966 purchase of two backhoes from Yancey Brothers (5-0)
• Approved $253,162 purchase of two towing/dump trucks from Four-Star Freightliner (5-0)
• Approved $371,330 purchase of front loader garbage truck from Sansom (5-0)
• Approved $244,612 purchase of grapple truck from Sansom (5-0)
• Appointed Stacy Denmark and Dean Gunsolus to Central Valdosta Development Authority (5-0)
• Reappointed Stan Rome to Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will vote on a $997,006.50 bid from Standard Contractors, Inc. for electrical improvements to Wells 1 and 5 at the Guest Road Water Treatment Plant. Council will also consider a $121,750 proposal for Phase 3 of the Flow Monitoring Program Support Project, and approve the proposed SPLOST IX Agreement for voter approval in November 2025. Additionally, they will discuss a consultant for a comprehensive compensation study.

• Consideration of bid for electrical improvements to Wells 1 and 5 at Guest Road Water Treatment Plant ($997,006.50)
• Approval of proposal for Phase 3 of the Flow Monitoring Program Support Project ($121,750)
• Approval of proposed SPLOST IX Agreement for Lowndes County and municipalities
• Consideration of a consultant for a comprehensive compensation study for the City of Valdosta

The Valdosta City Council approved a $997,006.50 bid from Standard Contractors, Inc. for electrical improvements to Wells 1 and 5 at the Guest Road Water Treatment Plant, and a $121,750 proposal from Barge Design Services for Phase 3 of the Flow Monitoring Program. The council also approved the proposed SPLOST IX Agreement and, after a failed motion to table, approved Evergreen Solutions to conduct a comprehensive compensation study (4-1).

• Approved $997,006.50 bid to Standard Contractors, Inc. for electrical improvements to Wells 1 and 5 (5-0)
• Approved $121,750 proposal to Barge Design Services for Flow Monitoring Program Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved proposed SPLOST IX Agreement (5-0)
• Motion to table compensation study consultant failed (2-3)
• Approved Evergreen Solutions for comprehensive compensation study (4-1)

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting of the Valdosta City Council is primarily to consider an ordinance that would establish the 2025 tax millage rate for the city. The agenda also includes a public comment period, city manager report, and council comments.

• Consideration of an ordinance to set the 2025 tax millage rate

The Valdosta City Council voted 4-2 to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-14, setting the 2025 tax millage rate at 6.254 mills for the city, 5 mills for the Central Valdosta Development Authority, and 13.304 mills for the school system. The rollback rate avoids a tax increase, with the average home's bill dropping by $21.17. The decision draws on reserves and anticipates FEMA reimbursements for hurricane-related costs.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-14 setting 2025 millage rate at 6.254 (4-2)
• Set 5 mills for Central Valdosta Development Authority (part of ordinance)
• Set 13.304 mills for Valdosta City School System (part of ordinance)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 p.m. (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold public hearings on multiple zoning changes and one property annexation. The body will also review bids for a grapple truck and an HVAC chiller unit, as well as a project amendment for the Withlacoochee Water Pollution Control Plant.

• Conditional Use Permit for a mobile home at 114 Mills Lane
• Rezoning of 0.49 acres at 1515 Hickory Road to Community-Commercial
• Rezoning of 3.27 acres at 417 Brookfield Road to Regular Community-Commercial
• Annexation and rezoning of 6.17 acres at 3832-3870 Bemiss Road
• Bids for a 40-yard Grapple Truck for Public Works

Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss amendments to the residential garbage ordinance and a grant application for the Valdosta OnDemand Public Transit System. The body will also review bids and proposals for infrastructure and network projects.

• Ordinance to amend the Solid Waste (Residential Garbage) Ordinance
• Resolution for Georgia Department of Transportation 5307 Grant Funding for Valdosta OnDemand Public Transit System
• Bids for the Oakdale Drive Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Project
• Proposal for separation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Network
• Professional Design Services Proposal for Wetland Delineation on Inner Perimeter Road

Special Called Meeting

The Valdosta City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a separation agreement for the city manager. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Consideration of a Separation Agreement for the Valdosta City Manager

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will consider bids for major capital projects, including a new Fire Station No. 8 and Public Safety Facility and a new Water Treatment Plant No. 2. They will also vote on repairs to an elevated water tank, a contract amendment for inspection services, and a memorandum of understanding for small business assistance. Additionally, the council will approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Consideration of bids for construction of new Fire Station No. 8 and Public Safety Facility
• Consideration of bids for construction of new Water Treatment Plant No. 2
• Consideration of bids to repair Elevated Water Tank at former Valdosta High School
• Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to agreement with CDM Smith for inspection services for Water Treatment Plant No. 2
• Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding for Small Business Education and Technical Assistance

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold a regular meeting. They will consider a second reading of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in retail stores and encouraging adoption. A rezoning request for 310 Eager Road has been withdrawn by the applicant. Other items include resolutions for Georgia Fund 1 accounts, bids for Sunset Hill Cemetery monument repairs, and an appointment to the Land Bank Authority.

• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting retail sale of dogs and cats, encouraging adoption
• Rezoning request for 1.80 acres at 310 Eager Road withdrawn by applicant Stoker Development LLC
• Resolution to update contact information for Georgia Fund 1 Account
• Resolution to establish new Georgia Fund 1 Account for surplus bond proceeds
• Bid consideration for repair of monuments at Sunset Hill Cemetery

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning matters: a conditional use permit for a mobile home at 809-1/2 Nardo Street, a rezoning of 45.64 acres from residential to highway-commercial at Inner Perimeter Road and East Hill Avenue requested by Atlanta Gas Light, and a small rezoning at 2204 Williams Street. The council will also consider second reading of an ordinance banning retail sale of dogs and cats, resolutions supporting school bond compliance and historic tax credits, and multiple bids including police vehicles and infrastructure projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for a mobile home at 809-1/2 Nardo Street (Planning Commission recommended approval 5-1-1)
• Rezone 45.64 acres from R-15 and R-P to Highway-Commercial (C-H) by Atlanta Gas Light at Inner Perimeter Road and East Hill Avenue
• Rezone 0.26 acres from DR-10 to Residential-Professional (R-P) at 2204 Williams Street
• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting retail sale of dogs and cats (tabled from Nov. 20 meeting)
• Bids for five Chevrolet Tahoes and a one-ton pickup truck for Valdosta Police Department

Regular Meeting

The Valdosta City Council will consider bids for new trucks and vehicles for the Engineering and Police Departments, as well as an amendment to the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget.

• Consideration of bids for 3/4 Ton Regular Cab 4X4 Truck (Bid No. 12-26)
• Consideration of bids for Two-Ton Crew Cab Service Truck (Bid No. 17-26)
• Consideration of bids for eight SUV Pursuit Vehicles (Bid No. 16-26)
• Consideration of an Amendment to the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Consideration of a Proposal for Sanitation Software

Special Called Meeting

The Valdosta City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a request to meet with Mercer Group representatives. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss applications for the City Manager position.

• Request to meet with Mercer Group regarding City Manager applications

The Valdosta City Council held a special called meeting primarily to discuss applications for the City Manager position with representatives from the Mercer Group. The council unanimously voted to enter executive session for personnel discussions and reconvened with no action taken. The meeting was adjourned with no substantive decisions made.

• Entered executive session to discuss city manager applicants (7-0)
• Adjourned special called meeting with no action taken in executive session (7-0)