Atlanta, GA

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions on street abandonments, grant acceptances for the Atlanta Beltline, contract amendments, and various transportation safety measures. Items include public hearings on abandoning portions of Birmingham and Bennett Streets, first readings for federal grants, and second readings for procurement waivers and other actions.

• Public hearing: abandon 0.3808 acres of Birmingham Street, NW to LWH Bends, LLC
• Public hearing: abandon 0.211 acres of Bennett Street, NW to 116 Bennett Street, LLC
• Ratify $2M federal grant for Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail Segment 6
• Ratify $5M FHWA grant for Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail Segment 6
• Waive procurement to increase Perimeter Gates contract by $10,870,197.76

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial and administrative items, including a $1.22 million IT research contract, a lease for the old Fire Station 22, and resolutions on tax compliance for economic development incentives and water bill adjustments. Several items are held from prior meetings, including the FY2027 property tax rate and annexations. The agenda also includes a monthly performance report from the Department of Finance.

• 26-O-1496: Transfer of lead hazard control grants and personnel from Department of Grants and Community Development to Department of City Planning
• 26-O-1497: $1,221,181 contract with Info-Tech Research Group for IT research and advisory services
• 26-O-1459: 5-year lease of old Fire Station 22 at 817 Hollywood Road NW to Progressive Firefighters of Atlanta
• 26-R-3938: Resolution to require tax compliance for entities receiving economic development incentives, including data centers
• 26-R-3954/3955: Adjustments to water and sewer charges ($90,402.39) and refunds ($242,247.38)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions on water, waste, and fleet services. Key items include a $2 million contract amendment for stream stabilization at Chastain Park Golf Course, a proposed ban on potable water for data center cooling, and several contract extensions and new agreements. The agenda also includes updates from city departments and a list of previously requested items.

• 26-O-1494: $2,000,000 amendment for Chastain Park Golf Course stream stabilization, raising contract to $42,211,535.08
• 26-O-1474: Ordinance to require data centers to use closed-loop cooling, banning potable municipal water for routine cooling
• 26-R-3853: Resolution to create a Data Center Task Force with at least 10 public meetings and 2 hearings
• 26-O-1463: $2,700,000 extension for municipal solid waste contract with Republic Services/3G&L through Feb 2027
• 26-R-3949: $3,338,707.84 for battery-electric medium/heavy-duty vehicles and EV equipment under EcoFleet ATL

The City Utilities Committee approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $1.82M solid waste billing system with TruWave Software, a $2.7M extension for municipal solid waste services with Republic Services, and a $2M addition for the Chastain Park stream stabilization project. It also held several items for further review, including a data center cooling ordinance and a resolution to create a data center task force. The meeting was procedural with no public comment recorded.

• Approved $1.82M solid waste billing system contract with TruWave Software (5-0)
• Approved $2.7M extension for municipal solid waste services with Republic Services (5-0)
• Approved $2M addition for Chastain Park stream stabilization project (5-0)
• Approved $307K yard debris processing extension with TAG Grinding Services (5-0)
• Approved $33K Keep Atlanta Beautiful contributions for FIFA World Cup projects (5-0)
• Approved $3.34M for battery-electric vehicle purchases (5-0)
• Held data center cooling ordinance for further review (5-0)
• Held data center task force resolution for further review (5-0)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items including an Invest Atlanta update, a new appointment to the Downtown CID, and several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include first reading of an ordinance for EV charging stations at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, second readings for land use redesignations and a sole source contract renewal, and resolutions to initiate condemnation proceedings on five properties for blight. The committee will also review several held items, including short-term rental regulations and a proposal to eliminate pool admission fees.

• EV charging stations at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark (26-O-1493)
• Sole source contract renewal for DPR employee parking, $50,000 (26-O-1457)
• Land use redesignations at 573 Amsterdam Ave, 774 Ponce de Leon Ave, and others
• Condemnation proceedings for blight at 748 Neal St, 699 Joseph E Boone Blvd, and others
• Contract renewals for afterschool programming totaling $350,000 (26-R-3976)

The committee unanimously approved several items, including a favorable recommendation for the appointment of Scott Barr to the Downtown Atlanta CID, a $50,000 sole source contract for DPR employee parking, and a $270,000 contract renewal with CHA Consulting. It also approved resolutions to initiate legal proceedings for blight determination on five properties and to renew four afterschool programming contracts. Six land use ordinances were held for public hearings, and one was filed. The short-term rental ordinance and other items remain held.

• Appointed Scott Barr to Downtown Atlanta CID (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 sole source parking contract with Park Place Operations (unanimous)
• Approved $270,000 contract renewal with CHA Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved blight resolutions for 748 Neal St, 699 Joseph E Boone Blvd, 533 English Ave, 293 Sunset Ave, 2795 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved afterschool program contract renewals totaling $350,000 (unanimous)
• Held six CDP land use ordinances for public hearings (unanimous)
• Filed CDP ordinance for 2341 Glynn Drive (unanimous)
• Held short-term rental ordinance and other items (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider multiple zoning ordinances, including rezonings, special use permits, and zoning ordinance amendments. Key items include rezoning large industrial parcels along Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Avenue to mixed residential-commercial, a special use permit for outdoor dining on Roswell Road, and a medical cannabis dispensary ordinance. Several items have staff and NPU recommendations, while others are held from previous meetings.

• Rezone 23.35 acres at Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Ave from I-2/UPWO to MRC-3/UPWO (26-O-1197)
• Rezone 13.36 acres at Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Ave from I-2/UPWO to MRC-3/UPWO (26-O-1198)
• Waive zoning to allow auto service station at 24 Cleveland Ave SE (26-O-1223)
• Special use permit for outdoor dining at 4475 Roswell Rd NE (26-O-1332)
• Amend zoning to allow medical cannabis dispensaries within state distances (26-O-1341)

The Atlanta Zoning Committee unanimously approved two rezoning ordinances (26-O-1197 and 26-O-1198) to change properties along Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Avenue from heavy industrial to mixed residential commercial, with amendments. Several other items were filed, held, or referred, including a controversial Peachtree Circle Historic District designation that was filed 3-1. The committee also approved a special use permit for a place of worship and a rezoning for a property on Arlington Avenue.

• Approved rezoning 26-O-1197 for Logan Circle properties to MRC-3/UPWO (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 26-O-1198 for Logan Circle/Chattahoochee Ave properties to MRC-3/UPWO (unanimous)
• Filed automobile service station waiver at 24 Cleveland Ave (unanimous)
• Filed special use permit for outdoor dining at 4475 Roswell Rd (unanimous)
• Filed medical cannabis special use permit ordinance (unanimous)
• Held annexation zoning for Second Ave/Fayetteville Rd properties (unanimous)
• Approved sign ordinance waiver at 2525 Piedmont Rd on substitute (unanimous)
• Filed Peachtree Circle Historic District designation (3-1)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee is meeting to consider several police-related contracts, including a $40 million expansion of Axon body and fleet cameras, and to hold a public hearing on increasing alcohol license application fees. The agenda also includes approval of over $94,000 in claims against the city and multiple ordinance and resolution items for first and second reading.

• 26-O-1490: $40,041,840.91 amendment to Axon Enterprise for additional body and fleet cameras
• 26-O-1424: Public hearing on phased increase of alcohol license application fee from $300 to $1,700 by 2029
• 26-R-3972: $465,000 settlement in Philip L. Proctor v. City of Atlanta
• 26-R-3971: $350,000 settlement in Larry Bryant v. City of Atlanta
• 26-O-1488: $1,400,000 amendment for citywide clean and close services with Asque's Construction

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved a $40,041,840.91 amendment to the Axon body camera and police equipment contract, and forwarded several ordinances to full council. It also approved 11 favorable claims totaling over $100,000 and recommended settlements in two federal lawsuits. The alcohol license fee increase ordinance was held for further review.

• Approved $40,041,840.91 amendment for Axon body cameras and police equipment (4-0)
• Forwarded ordinance to waive procurement for $1.4M clean and close services contract (sounded and forwarded)
• Forwarded ordinance to extend Milner technology maintenance contract by $345,364.50 (sounded and forwarded)
• Approved favorable recommendation for 11 claims totaling $100,000+ (unanimous)
• Adversed 2 claims (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 settlement in Larry Bryant v. City of Atlanta (4-0)
• Approved $465,000 settlement in Philip L. Proctor v. City of Atlanta (4-0)
• Held alcohol license fee increase ordinance for further review (unanimous)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and committee reports. Key items include authorizing up to $1.3 billion in airport revenue bonds, refinancing the publicly financed portion of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and approving several water and wastewater budget amendments and contract extensions. The agenda also includes proclamations and appointments.

• Authorize $1,300,000,000 in Series 2026 General Airport Revenue Bonds
• Refinance Mercedes-Benz Stadium public debt with hotel-motel tax agreements
• Amend water/wastewater budget by $4,000,000 for CIP facility improvements
• Extend wastewater hauling contract with Waste Management for $5,057,000
• Approve WIOA grants totaling $3,020,401 for workforce programs

The Atlanta City Council approved a substitute ordinance adjusting solid waste service fees and clarifying backyard collection exemptions (12-1). It also authorized refinancing of the publicly financed portion of Mercedes-Benz Stadium to seek lower debt service costs, approved a $99 million joint task order fund for road construction contracts, and adopted a $1.3 billion airport revenue bond budget amendment. Numerous other contracts, grants, and claims were approved on the consent agenda.

• Adopted solid waste fee adjustments and exemption clarifications (12-1)
• Authorized Mercedes-Benz Stadium refinancing via hotel-motel tax agreements (13-0)
• Approved $99M joint task order fund for 2024 unit price road contracts (13-0)
• Adopted $1.3B FY2027 budget amendment for Series 2026 airport revenue bonds (13-0)
• Approved $57.2M municipal solid waste services contract with Waste Management (13-0)
• Approved $25M Atlanta Drinking Water Renewal and Replacement project contract (13-0)
• Approved $295,000 settlement in Brown v. City of Atlanta (13-0)
• Referred data center task force resolution to committee (13-1)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider a charter amendment requiring a councilmember primary sponsor on proposed legislation, along with two mayoral appointments and several held resolutions. The committee will also review resolutions on outside counsel for an investigation and law enforcement at polling places.

• Ordinance 26-O-1183 to amend City Charter Section 2-402 to require a councilmember primary sponsor on proposed legislation, with certain exemptions
• Mayoral appointment of Halima White, Esq. to the Civil Service Board for a 3-year term (26-C-5068)
• Mayoral appointment of Karli Swift, Esq. to the Stakeholder Oversight Committee for a 2-year term (26-C-5069)
• Resolution 26-R-3297 requesting outside counsel for independent investigation into city dealings with Foris Webb, III
• Resolution 26-R-3532 requesting law enforcement officers at recreation center polling places for non-city elections

The Committee on Council met and unanimously adopted its agenda, approved its minutes, and adopted the full council agenda as amended. It also gave favorable recommendations to two mayoral appointments: Halima White to the Civil Service Board and Karli Swift to the Stakeholder Oversight Committee. Several items were held in committee, including a charter amendment on legislation sponsorship and resolutions on outside counsel, election security, public comment rules, and a civility pledge.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously.
• Adopted the full council agenda as amended unanimously.
• Gave a favorable recommendation to Mayor Andre Dickens' appointment of Halima White to the Civil Service Board.
• Gave a favorable recommendation to Mayor Andre Dickens' appointment of Karli Swift to the Stakeholder Oversight Committee.
• Held in committee an ordinance to amend the city charter regarding legislation sponsorship.
• Held in committee a resolution requesting outside counsel for an investigation into Foris Webb, III.
• Held in committee resolutions on election security, public comment procedures, and a civility pledge.

Atlanta City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider two ordinances related to the issuance of up to $1.3 billion in Airport General Revenue Bonds (Series 2026A and 2026B). The first ordinance sets the final terms of the bonds, including principal amounts, interest rates, and maturity dates, and the second authorizes amending the FY2027 budget to appropriate the bond proceeds. Both items were tabled at the regular meeting on August 3, 2026.

• Ordinance 26-O-1422: Sets terms for Airport General Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (Non-AMT) and 2026B (AMT), including designation of some as Green Bonds
• Ordinance 26-O-1423: Authorizes CFO to amend FY2027 budget to add up to $1.3 billion in bond proceeds
• Bonds will finance or refinance the 2026 Project, including paying commercial paper and short-term notes
• Bond terms must stay within pricing parameters: max 6.5% interest, final maturity by July 1, 2057, max annual debt service of $125 million
• Council received an Additional Bonds Test Report from LeighFisher confirming the city meets requirements for issuing the bonds

The Atlanta City Council held a special called meeting and adopted 26-O-1422, the Series 2026 Airport General Revenue Bonds Supplemental Pricing Ordinance, on substitute by an 8-0 vote. The ordinance sets terms for the issuance of the city's airport general revenue bonds, Series 2026A and 2026B, and was sent to the mayor post haste. A related ordinance, 26-O-1423, authorizing a FY2027 budget amendment for bond proceeds, was referred to the Finance/Executive Committee. The meeting was procedural in nature with no public remarks.

• Adopted agenda unanimously (8-0)
• Accepted and filed communication calling the special meeting (8-0)
• Adopted 26-O-1422, Airport General Revenue Bonds Supplemental Pricing Ordinance, on substitute (8-0)
• Sent 26-O-1422 to mayor post haste (8-0)
• Referred 26-O-1423, FY2027 budget amendment for bond proceeds, to Finance/Executive Committee (8-0)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a range of transportation-related items, including several large contracts for airport and road work, street abandonments, and resolutions on traffic and parking changes. The most consequential item is a resolution to supplement a joint task order fund by $55 million for small road construction projects. The committee will also hold a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Law Street NW, and will consider a resolution denouncing immigration enforcement actions at Hartsfield-Jackson airport.

• Resolution to supplement joint task order fund by $55,000,000 for small road construction contracts
• Ordinance to increase funding for airport perimeter gates contract by $10,870,197.76
• Public hearing on abandoning 0.05 acres of Law Street NW to Law and Order, LLC
• Resolution to make Yorkshire Road/McCoy Street and Cumberland Road/McCoy Street three-way stops
• Resolution denouncing immigration enforcement at Hartsfield-Jackson airport

The Transportation Committee approved a $99 million joint task order fund for small road construction contracts, and recommended several other items for full Council approval, including a $10.87 million airport perimeter gates contract amendment and a $4.5 million Peachtree Safe Street project agreement. It held a proposed parking lot consumer protection ordinance and a resolution for new stop signs, and tabled several other items for further review.

• Approved $99M joint task order fund for small road contracts (26-R-3931).
• Approved $10.87M amendment for airport perimeter gates contract (26-O-1470).
• Approved $4.5M Peachtree Safe Street – Midtown project agreement (26-R-3934).
• Approved $5.6M airport planning support services contract (26-R-3927).
• Held parking lot consumer protection ordinance (26-O-1370).
• Held resolution for three-way stop at Yorkshire/McCoy and Cumberland/McCoy (26-R-3846).
• Approved $824,096 Campbellton Road pedestrian mobility contract (26-R-3253).
• Approved $3.6M grant for Peachtree Street improvements (26-O-1167).

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will consider several significant items, including a proposal to refinance the publicly financed portion of Mercedes-Benz Stadium to lower debt costs, an intergovernmental land swap with Atlanta Public Schools, and a large cooperative purchasing agreement for managed IT services. The agenda also includes appointments to the Civil Service Board, various donations, and contract renewals. Several items are held from prior meetings for further review.

• Refinancing of Mercedes-Benz Stadium public debt via hotel-motel tax agreements
• Land swap with Atlanta Public Schools for city-owned property
• $28.5M cooperative purchasing agreement for managed IT services
• $45,000 donation to 21st Century Leaders for youth climate micro-grants
• Lease of old Fire Station 22 at 817 Hollywood Road NW to Progressive Firefighters

The Finance/Executive Committee unanimously approved a favorable recommendation for the intergovernmental land swap with Atlanta Public Schools, and unanimously approved a substitute for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium refinancing ordinance. The committee also approved several donations, including $45,000 to 21st Century Leaders, $250,000 to the Grove Park Foundation, and $11,000 to West Atlanta Watershed Alliance. A $28.5 million IT managed services contract was held, and a $419,847.96 fitness center contract was filed.

• Approved favorable as amended: land swap with Atlanta Public Schools (26-O-1445).
• Approved favorable on substitute: Mercedes-Benz Stadium refinancing ordinance (26-O-1449).
• Approved favorable on substitute: budget amendment for stadium refinancing (26-O-1450).
• Approved favorable: $45,000 donation to 21st Century Leaders (26-R-3847).
• Approved favorable: $250,000 donation to Grove Park Foundation (26-R-3850).
• Approved favorable: $11,000 donation to West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (26-R-3851).
• Held in committee: $28.5M IT managed services contract (26-R-3914).
• Filed by committee: $419,847.96 fitness center contract renewal (26-R-3912).

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee will hold a public hearing on a substitute ordinance adjusting solid waste service fees and exemptions, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a $54.98 million municipal solid waste services contract with Waste Management, a $25 million drinking water renewal project, and a $2.7 million extension for Republic Services. The committee will also vote on creating a data center task force and extending the Pump Station Arts Project Task Force.

• Public hearing on ordinance 26-O-1356 to adjust solid waste fees and clarify backyard collection exemptions
• Resolution 26-R-3926: $54,979,100 contract with Waste Management for municipal solid waste services (3 years + 2 one-year options)
• Resolution 26-R-3921: $25,000,000 agreement with Carollo Engineers/RK Reeves for Atlanta Drinking Water Renewal and Replacement Project
• Ordinance 26-O-1463: $2,700,000 extension for Republic Services solid waste contract (month-to-month through Feb 2027)
• Resolution 26-R-3853: Establish a Data Center Task Force to study regulation best practices

The committee voted 5-1 to recommend a substitute ordinance adjusting solid waste service fees and clarifying backyard collection exemptions, sending it to full council. It also approved several budget transfers and contract amendments, including a $25M drinking water renewal contract and a $57.2M solid waste services agreement. All items are recommendations to the full council, which meets August 17, 2026.

• Favorable recommendation for solid waste fee ordinance 26-O-1356 (5-1)
• Approved $4M transfer to water/wastewater CIP facility project (unanimous)
• Approved $2M transfer to geotechnical testing project (unanimous)
• Approved $5.057M wastewater hauling contract extension with Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved $25M Atlanta Drinking Water Renewal and Replacement contract with Carollo Engineers/RK Reeves JV (unanimous)
• Approved $57.2M municipal solid waste services contract with Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved $2.7M extension for Republic Services solid waste contract (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund grant application (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including land-use redesignations for properties across Atlanta, acceptance of workforce development grants, and contracts for parks and recreation services. The agenda also includes updates on the tree canopy assessment and tree protection ordinance, plus a public comment period. Several items are held from previous meetings for further review.

• Land-use redesignations for properties at 573 Amsterdam Ave NE, 1425/1475 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, 1200 White St SW, 774 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, and 460/478 Decatur St SE
• Acceptance of WIOA grants totaling $3,020,401 for adult, youth, and dislocated worker programs
• Sole source contract renewal for DPR employee parking at 213 Peachtree St SW and 225 Pryor St SW for $50,000
• Month-to-month contract for on-call post certified officers with Cloverhurst-Aaron JV for $500,000
• Resolution to provide $125,000 host city funding for the 2028 Greater & Greener International Urban Parks Conference

The committee unanimously approved three WIOA workforce grants for the WorkSource Atlanta office, totaling $3,020,401, and advanced several ordinances to full council. A substitute ordinance to add $750,000 to a parks police contract was approved 5-1, and a resolution for $125,000 in host city funding for a 2028 parks conference was referred to the Finance Executive Committee. Several items were held, including a vacant property security ordinance and multiple land use changes.

• Approved $814,005 WIOA Adult Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved $876,827 WIOA Youth Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,329,569 WIOA Dislocated Worker Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 amendment to Cloverhurst-Aaron JV police officer contract (5-1)
• Approved extension of Blue Heron Nature Preserve lease through Aug 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Referred $125,000 Greater & Greener 2028 conference funding to Finance Executive Committee (unanimous)
• Held vacant property security ordinance 26-O-1441 for further review (unanimous)
• Sounded and forwarded 7 ordinances for first reading to full council

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider approving $123,732.99 in favorable claims and rejecting 34 others, plus ordinances to adjust fire inspection and permit fees, amend the Citizen Review Board appointment authority, and accept grant funds for police and fire preparedness. They will also discuss resolutions on expanding the APD C.A.R.E.S. unit, denouncing immigration enforcement at Hartsfield-Jackson, and entering agreements with DeKalb County and a citation printer.

• Approve 14 claims totaling $123,732.99, including $83,000 for a vehicular accident at 3133 Eleanor Terrace NW
• Reject 34 claims, including a $500,000 police incident claim and a $100,000 airport incident claim
• Ordinance 26-O-1451 to increase fire inspection, plan review, and permit fees
• Ordinance 26-O-1425 to add $371,007.24 for UASI 2023 Community Preparedness Program
• Resolution 26-R-3852 denouncing immigration enforcement at Hartsfield-Jackson airport

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved a $371,007.24 budget amendment for the Atlanta Police and Fire Rescue Departments through the Urban Area Security Initiative, and a $14,000 subgrant for police. It also approved 14 claims totaling over $120,000, denied 35 claims, and advanced resolutions including a $295,000 settlement in a lawsuit against the city. Several items were held, including a resolution denouncing immigration enforcement at the airport and an ordinance to increase fire inspection fees.

• Approved 26-O-1425, adding $371,007.24 to the 2027 budget for police and fire preparedness.
• Approved 26-O-1426, adding $14,000 for police community preparedness.
• Approved 14 claims with favorable recommendations, totaling $120,000.
• Denied 35 claims with unfavorable recommendations.
• Approved 26-R-3909, settling a lawsuit for $295,000.
• Approved 26-R-3910, settling a lawsuit for $175,000.
• Held 26-R-3852, a resolution denouncing immigration enforcement at the airport.
• Held 26-O-1451, an ordinance to increase fire inspection fees.

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several zoning changes, including rezoning properties from industrial to mixed residential commercial use, and to review special use permits for uses like personal care homes and alcohol sales. The agenda includes first readings for new ordinances, second readings for others, and items held from previous meetings. No public comments are allowed on items that have gone before the Zoning Review Board.

• Rezone 570 Glenn St SW from I-2 to MRC-3 (4.563 acres)
• Rezone 460 Decatur St SE from I-1/BL to MRC-3/BL (2.537 acres)
• Special use permit for personal care home at 192 Nathan Rd SW
• Special use permit for alcohol sales at 1385 Collier Rd NW (Westhouse)
• Rezone 686 Highland Ave NE from R-5/BL to C-2/BL

The Zoning Committee unanimously adopted its agenda and approved the minutes. Five ordinances for first reading were sounded and forwarded to the full council, including rezoning at 570 Glenn Street and 460 Decatur Street, and special use permits for a personal care home, an alcohol-serving establishment, and commercial recreation. Four ordinances for second reading were referred back to committee with 6-0 votes, and three items were held in committee for further review.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Sounded and forwarded 26-O-1452 (rezoning at 570 Glenn St) to full council
• Sounded and forwarded 26-O-1453 (rezoning at 460 Decatur St) to full council
• Sounded and forwarded 26-O-1454 (special use permit for personal care home) to full council
• Sounded and forwarded 26-O-1455 (special use permit for alcohol sales) to full council
• Sounded and forwarded 26-O-1456 (special use permit for commercial recreation) to full council
• Referred 26-O-1427, 26-O-1428, 26-O-1429, 26-O-1430 to committee (6-0)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, presided over by Council President Marci Collier Overstreet. The agenda includes routine procedural items, proclamations honoring public service and community achievements, and appointments to city boards. The council will also consider ordinances for second reading, including zoning changes and contract renewals, as well as resolutions authorizing settlements and agreements.

• Renewal of $300,750 Pioneer Technology maintenance contract for Municipal Court of Atlanta
• Renewal of $500,000 bill printing services contract with Datamatx for Department of Watershed Management
• Amendment to FY2026 budget transferring $15.57M to Flint River Pump Station Upgrades Project
• Rezoning of 708 Kirkwood Avenue SE from LDR to LDMU development pattern
• Rezoning of 963 Alene Avenue SW from MLSF to LDR development pattern

The City Council approved agreements to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention if selected. Other key actions included approving several airport infrastructure projects and rezoning multiple properties. The Council also established a formal heat safety plan for city offices and departments.

• Approved agreements to host 2028 Democratic National Convention (13-1)
• Approved $28.1M for airport parking deck reconstruction (13-0)
• Approved $19.2M for airport architectural and engineering services (13-0)
• Approved $11.8M for Moving Atlanta Forward project management (13-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1155 Hank Aaron Drive, SW to Industrial Mixed Use (13-0)
• Approved rezoning of 963 Allene Avenue, SW to Two Family Residential (13-0)
• Approved $15.5M for Flint River Pump Station upgrades (13-0)
• Adopted resolution to establish a formal city heat safety plan (13-0)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Committee on Council will introduce members, adopt the agenda, and hold public comment before acting on several appointments and resolutions. The meeting includes votes on two board appointments and a $36,825 contingency fund for council communications.

• Appointment of Ed Baines to Community Access Media Board for a 2-year term
• Appointment of Stephanie Jackson as City Auditor for a 5-year term
• Authorization of $36,825 contingency funding for City Council communications support in FY2027
• Proposed ordinance to require primary sponsor identification on proposed legislation
• Resolution to adopt a civility pledge for Atlanta City Council members

The Committee on Council issued favorable recommendations for three board appointments and a funding resolution for communications support. A proposed civility pledge for council members was held in committee.

• Recommended appointment of Ed Baines to Community Access Media Board (Unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Stephanie Jackson as City Auditor (Unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Charles “Rick” Clear to Community Access Media Board (Unanimous)
• Recommended $36,825 in contingency funding for City Council communications support (Unanimous)
• Held resolution establishing a civility pledge for council members in committee (Unanimous)
• Held ordinance regarding primary sponsors for legislation in committee
• Held resolution for independent investigation into Foris Webb, III in committee
• Held resolution regarding law enforcement at polling places in committee

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions related to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, street closures, and property acquisitions. Items include contract renewals for aviation services, unpaved road inventories, and sidewalk installation projects.

• Fire alarm system parts and service at Hartsfield-Jackson: up to $700,000.00
• Beecher Road sidewalk installation property acquisitions
• Conversion of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE into a pedestrian plaza
• Unpaved roads phase 1 renewal with BRTU Construction, Inc.: up to $2,893,207.64
• Airport parking deck reconstruction and expansion: up to $28,131,676.00

The committee approved a $2,893,207.64 renewal for unpaved road work and several other contracts and actions. It also adopted a resolution to inventory unpaved public rights‑of‑way. Two abandonment proposals were held for public hearing.

• Approved $2,893,207.64 unpaved roads contract renewal (6-0) – 26-O-1419
• Approved $100,000 airport training contract renewal (6-0) – 26-O-1414
• Approved closure of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive portion and conversion to pedestrian plaza (5-0) – 26-O-1416
• Approved temporary construction easement for GDOT bridge rehabilitation (6-0) – 26-O-1418
• Approved $700,000 fire alarm system service contract (5-0) – 26-R-3833
• Approved resolution to inventory unpaved, dirt, and gravel rights‑of‑way (6-0) – 26-R-3799
• Held public hearing on abandonment of Birmingham Street portion (6-0) – 26-O-1415
• Held public hearing on abandonment of Law Street portion (6-0) – 26-O-1417

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions regarding city service contracts, airport revenue bonds, and various municipal fund transfers. The agenda includes discussions on legal agreements for the 2028 Democratic National Convention and requests for state reimbursement for road repairs.

• Contract extension with Deloitte Consulting, LLP for $5,986,500.00
• IBM Maximo software subscription and support services for $583,999.00
• Resolution regarding agreements related to hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention
• Request for Georgia state reimbursement for repaving Browns Mill Road
• Police priority dispatch system agreement with Priority Dispatch Corp for $466,613.00

The Finance/Executive Committee adopted its agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved the appointment of Stephanie Jackson as City Auditor. It waived procurement rules to extend a Deloitte consulting agreement for up to $5,986,500. It also approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute agreements if Atlanta is selected to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.

• Approved appointment of Stephanie Jackson as City Auditor (unanimous)
• Approved $5,986,500 Deloitte contract amendment, waiving procurement source‑selection provisions (unanimous)
• Held ordinance 26-O-1405 on IBM Maximo software funding in committee (unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance 26-O-1421 on bond indenture matters with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance 26-O-1422 on airport revenue bonds with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance 26-O-1423 on FY2027 budget amendment with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 26-R-3800 authorizing mayor to execute agreements for the 2028 DNC if selected (5‑0)
• Approved resolution 26-R-3798 requesting state reimbursement for Browns Mill Road repaving (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will review several workforce development grants for WorkSource Atlanta and various city service agreements. Discussion includes updates on the Metro Atlanta Land Bank and potential new heat safety protocols for city offices.

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act adult program grant up to $814,005.00
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth program grant up to $876,827.00
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act dislocated worker program grant up to $1,329,569.00
• Chastain Park Conservancy expansion of fundraising responsibilities
• Security services contract with Metropolitan Security Associates, Inc. up to $1,000,000.00

The Community Development/Human Services Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes, both unanimously. It accepted the 2026 annual action plan and approved the open and close public hearings. The committee also held the appointments of Peyton Peterson and Nick Johnson to the Tree Conservation Commission, and approved two ordinances, including a $100,000 agreement with the Path Foundation.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 annual action plan (unanimous)
• Open public hearing approved (unanimous)
• Close public hearing approved (unanimous)
• Held appointment of Peyton Peterson to Tree Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 26-O-1409 for $100,000 Path Foundation services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 26-O-1410 for MOU with L.E.A.D., Inc. (unanimous)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is reviewing several budget amendments for water and wastewater projects, including a $15.5 million transfer for the Flint River Pump Station. The agenda also includes appointments to the Community Access Media Board and various resolutions regarding road-related utility adjustments.

• Transfer of $4,000,000.00 to the CIP Facility Structural and Site Improvement Project
• Transfer of $2,000,000.00 to the Geotechnical Testing and Investigation Project
• Transfer of $2,000,000.00 to the Chastain Park Golf Course Stream Stabilization and Restoration Project
• Transfer of $15,573,840.00 to the Flint River Pump Station Upgrades Project
• Renewal of bill printing services with Datamatx, Incorporated up to $250,000.00

The City Utilities Committee approved multiple communications regarding board appointments and various water-related service contracts. Several ordinances related to budget amendments and project funding were forwarded or held in committee.

• Approved appointment of Ed Baines to Community Access Media Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Charles “Rick” Clear to Community Access Media Board (Unanimous)
• Forwarded $4M water and wastewater budget amendment for facility improvements to Full Council
• Forwarded $2M water and wastewater budget amendment for geotechnical testing to Full Council
• Approved Datamatx, Inc. bill printing services contract renewal (Unanimous)
• Held Chastain Park Golf Course stream restoration budget amendment in committee (Unanimous)
• Forwarded $15.57M budget amendment for Flint River Pump Station upgrades to Full Council (Unanimous)
• Approved GDOT water valve box adjustment contract at Fulton Industrial Blvd (Unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee is reviewing various city claims and budget adjustments. The agenda includes several property damage and injury claims, as well as ordinances related to police and fire department funding and alcohol license fees.

• Claim settlement of $25,000.00 for property damage on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard
• Budget amendment of $371,007.24 for Atlanta Police and Fire via UASI 2023 program
• Budget amendment of $14,000.00 for Atlanta Police via UASI 2024 subgrant
• Ordinance to increase initial application fees for alcohol licenses
• Resolution to authorize a $31,500.00 settlement regarding Thomas M. Orlando and Raffaella Carlomusto

The committee unanimously adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It approved eight property‑damage claims and rejected eight other claims, each with a unanimous vote. The committee gave a first reading to Ordinance 26‑O‑1425, which would add $371,007.24 to the 2027 intergovernmental grant fund for the Atlanta Police and Fire Departments.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claim 26‑R‑3804 for $25,000.00 property damage (unanimous)
• Approved claim 26‑R‑3805 for $13,275.87 property damage (unanimous)
• Approved claim 26‑R‑3806 for $3,696.44 property damage (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 26‑R‑3812 (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 26‑R‑3813 (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 26‑O‑1425 to add $371,007.24 to grant fund

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is reviewing first and second readings on several land-use changes, including property rezonings, special use permits, and a new historic district designation. These items determine allowable building types, density limits, and development conditions for specific parcels across multiple neighborhoods. The agenda lists applications with pending staff, neighborhood planning unit, and Zoning Review Board recommendations.

• Rezoning 686 Highland Ave NE from R-5/BL to C-2/BL (0.3 acres)
• Rezoning properties along Ponce de Leon and Bonaventure Avenues to MRC-3/BL (1.76 acres)
• Designating the Peachtree Circle area as a Historic District overlay and rezoning affected parcels
• Special use permit for a truck terminal at 2090 & 2124 Jonesboro Road SE (59.89 acres)
• Rezoning 1425 & 1475 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW from heavy industrial to mixed residential-commercial (8.54 acres)

The Zoning Committee approved multiple ordinances regarding property rezoning, land use waivers, and digital billboard construction. Two items were held in committee for further discussion, and one was referred to committee.

• Approved agenda adoption (7-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)
• Held SPI-21 historic spacing exception in committee (6-1)
• Approved waiver for nonconforming structure at 4300 Powers Ferry Road, NW as amended (6-0)
• Approved digital billboard construction at 501 Cleveland Circle, SW (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1155 Hank Aaron Drive, SW (5-0)
• Held rezoning for 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, NW in committee (6-0)
• Referred Peachtree Circle Historic District designation to committee (6-0)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is reviewing several legislative items including zoning rezonings, municipal appointments, and various city contracts. Key discussions involve a moratorium on storage facility permits and land acquisitions for public safety and water projects.

• 180-day moratorium on new building and rezoning applications for secure or mixed-use storage facilities
• Acquisition of 2.529 acres from MARTA for an EMS/Fire Station not to exceed $3,390,000.00
• Lease agreement with Israel Missionary Baptist Church for APD Zone 6 office space at $102,000.00 annually
• Acquisition of twelve parcels for the Valley of the Hawks Wetlands Project not to exceed $1,885,897.11
• Rental subsidies for 28 low-income families at Vanira Village Apartments up to $539,850.00

The City Council approved a 180-day moratorium on new applications for various storage facilities. Additionally, the council passed multiple rezoning ordinances and authorized a lease for police precinct office space.

• Adopted 180-day moratorium on secure, self, and mixed-use storage facility applications (15-0)
• Approved rezoning for 708 Kirkwood Avenue, SE (15-0)
• Approved amended rezoning for 1579 Gates Place, NW (15-0)
• Approved amended special use permit for Ansley Golf Club, Inc. (15-0)
• Adopted substitute ordinance for APD Zone 6 precinct lease at 2025 Hosea Williams Drive, SE (15-0)
• Accepted and filed Department of Procurement monthly report (13-0)
• Referred appointment of Ed Baines to City Utilities Committee
• Referred appointment of Stephanie Jackson to Finance/Executive Committee

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will review several items including mayoral communications for housing authority appointments and a resolution regarding a special election. The agenda also includes various resolutions held in committee related to investigations and public comment procedures.

• Reappointment of Tony Martin to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
• Reappointment of Rosalind Elliott to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
• Appointment of Nicole Moore to the Chattahoochee Brick Company Memorial, Greenspace, and Park Board
• Resolution authorizing a special election for the Atlanta Board of Education regarding a one percent sales and use tax
• Resolution requesting an independent investigation into city engagement with Foris Webb, III

The Committee on Council approved several appointments to the Atlanta Housing Authority and a board for the Chattahoochee Brick Company. It also issued a favorable recommendation for an agreement with Fulton County regarding a special election. Several other items remained held in committee.

• Approved reappointment of Tony Martin to Atlanta Housing Authority Board (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Rosalind Elliott to Atlanta Housing Authority Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nicole Moore to Chattahoochee Brick Company Memorial, Greenspace, and Park Board (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Fulton County Board of Elections for a special election regarding a one percent sales tax (Unanimous)
• Held ordinance regarding City Charter sponsor requirements in committee
• Held resolution requesting investigation into Foris Webb, III in committee
• Held resolution regarding law enforcement at recreation center polling places in committee
• Held ordinance modifying public comment and proclamation procedures in committee

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding street abandonments, road closures, and contract renewals. Discussions also include requests for information on MARTA service changes and the Atlanta Beltline.

• Renew airport training contract with Georgia Tech Research Corporation up to $100,000.00
• Abandon Birmingham Street, NW portion of 0.3808 acres to LWH Bends, LLC
• Close a portion of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE for a pedestrian plaza
• Grant temporary construction easement at 0 Ponce De Leon Avenue, NE to GDOT
• Engineering services contract for Pryor Street and Central Avenue up to $2,634,127.49

The Transportation Committee approved several ordinances and resolutions regarding airport training, street closures, and transit agreements. One ordinance concerning parking lot regulations was held in committee for further review.

• Forwarded airport global training contract renewal to Full Council
• Forwarded Birmingham Street right-of-way abandonment to Full Council
• Forwarded Jesse Hill Jr. Drive pedestrian plaza conversion to Full Council
• Forwarded Law Street right-of-way abandonment to Full Council
• Forwarded Ponce De Leon Avenue construction easement to Full Council
• Held parking lot and garage consumer protection ordinance in committee
• Approved K9 magazine pad facility lease at Hartsfield-Jackson
• Approved prohibiting parking on Sherwood Road near Smith Park

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is reviewing several financial matters, including a $62.9 million airport lounge project and upcoming property tax rates for fiscal year 2027. The agenda also includes various contract extensions, service renewals, and fund donations.

• Airport lounge development at Hartsfield-Jackson Concourse E: $62,997,000.00
• Deloitte Consulting, LLP cloud implementation extension: $5,986,500.00
• Amazon Web Services and Carahsoft Technology Corporation contract: $1,756,723.66
• Ordinance to authorize electronic payment surcharges
• Resolution requesting $200,000,000.00 for healthcare infrastructure partnership

The Finance/Executive Committee approved a substitute ordinance regarding electronic payment surcharges. The committee also moved several ordinances forward to the full Council, including contract renewals for cloud services and software subscriptions.

• Accepted and filed Audit Committee performance audit on ghost employees (5-0)
• Approved substitute ordinance for electronic payment surcharges (unanimous)
• Forwarded Deloitte Consulting, LLP cloud implementation extension to full Council
• Forwarded IBM Maximo software subscription amendment to full Council
• Approved renewal of Segal Company annual valuation services (6-0)
• Approved substitute ordinance for Amazon Web Services contract (6-0)
• Forwarded $5,000 donation to Lambda Legal to full Council (6-0)

Atlanta City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances related to the issuance of general obligation bonds. These actions involve appropriating up to $4,000,000 for the 2026 fiscal year and up to $4,000,000 for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Ordinance 26-O-1315: Amend FY 2027 budget to appropriate up to $4,000,000 in bond proceeds
• Ordinance 26-O-1317: Amend FY 2026 budget to appropriate up to $4,000,000 in bond proceeds
• Ordinance 26-O-1374: Supplement Ordinance 26-O-1268 regarding Series 2026 bonds
• Ordinance 26-O-1375: Supplement Ordinance 26-O-1269 regarding Series 2027 bonds

The Atlanta City Council unanimously adopted ordinances on June 24, 2026, authorizing the sale of up to $4 million each in Series 2026 and Series 2027 General Obligation Bonds. The council approved placing these bonds directly with Huntington National Bank and amended the city's fiscal year 2026 and 2027 budgets to appropriate the bond proceeds plus $150,000 in related expenses for each series.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-O-1374 authorizing up to $4M Series 2026 General Obligation Bond sale via direct placement with Huntington National Bank (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-O-1375 authorizing up to $4M Series 2027 General Obligation Bond sale via direct placement with Huntington National Bank (9-0)
• Amended FY 2026 budget to appropriate $4M in bond proceeds and $150,000 related expenses for the Series 2026 bonds (9-0)
• Amended FY 2027 budget to appropriate $4M in bond proceeds and $150,000 related expenses for the Series 2027 bonds (9-0)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing several ordinances including rental subsidies for low-income families at Vanira Village Apartments and a service agreement with the PATH Foundation. Members will also consider rezoning requests and various city appointments.

• Rental subsidies of up to $539,850.00 for 28 low-income families at Vanira Village Apartments
• Path Foundation services agreement not to exceed $100,000.00
• Ashby MARTA Station LCI study contract not to exceed $250,000.00
• In-kind donation of a Buddy Baseball statue valued at approximately $30,000.00
• Rezoning of 360 Autumn Lane, SW from MLSF to MDR

The committee unanimously favored a $539,850 HUD-funded rental subsidy contract to provide housing assistance for 28 low-income families at Vanira Village Apartments through August 2027. It also advanced agreements with the Path Foundation and LEAD, Inc., to full council for first reading. Two ordinances regarding free city pool admission and rezoning at 360 Autumn Lane SW were held in committee pending further review.

• Favored $539,850 HUD rental subsidy contract for 28 low-income families at Vanira Village Apartments (unanimous)
• Advanced $100,000 Path Foundation volunteer services agreement to full council (unanimous)
• Advanced LEAD, Inc. community center MOU at Center Hill Park to full council (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of two members to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Favored $250,000 HKS, Inc. contract for Ashby MARTA Station LCI study (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of $30,000 Buddy Baseball statue for Bagley Park (unanimous)
• Held free city pool admission fee ordinance in committee (unanimous)
• Held rezoning of 360 Autumn Lane SW from MLSF to MDR designation in committee (unanimous)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and contract renewals related to watershed management. Items include funding transfers for the Flint River Pump Station and the Chastain Park Golf Course project, as well as property acquisition for a constructed wetlands project.

• Transfer of $15,573,840.00 to the Flint River Pump Station Upgrades Project
• Transfer of $2,000,000.00 to the Chastain Park Golf Course Stream Stabilization and Restoration Project
• Acquisition of 12 parcels for the Valley of the Hawks Constructed Wetlands Project up to $1,885,897.11
• Transfer of $3,000,000.00 to the Annual SCADA Maintenance Project
• Renewal of bill printing services with Datamatx, Incorporated up to $250,000.00

The City Utilities Committee approved several ordinances and resolutions regarding water and public works funding. Multiple items were held in committee for further review or discussion.

• Approved property acquisition for Valley of the Hawks project ($1,885,897.11)
• Approved budget transfer for SCADA maintenance project ($3,000,000.00)
• Approved fuel card management services with WEX Bank, Inc. ($600,000.00 annually)
• Approved substitute ordinance regarding stormwater management standards
• Approved Labworks LIMS software maintenance funding ($27,600.00) on condition
• Held mechanical repairs contract with Lakeshore Engineering/Contessa Construction JV, LLC in committee
• Held mechanical repairs contract with Ruby-Collins/S.E. Consortium, JV LLC in committee
• Held several ordinances regarding flood protection and sewer service criteria in committee