Athens public meetings in 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission met to discuss items for the December 21, 2022, hearing agenda. No substantive decisions were recorded during this procedural session.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission approved three certificates of appropriateness for property modifications and additions. It also adopted a five-year strategic plan to be forwarded to the Mayor and Commission. One application for a rear addition was tabled.

• Adopted 2023–2028 Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved partial demolition and new rear addition at 233 Dubose Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved modification of accessory structure at 299 Woodlawn Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved modification of existing structure at 365 W. Cloverhurst Avenue (Unanimous)
• Tabled rear addition application for 340 Milledge Circle for up to six months (Unanimous)

Athens in Motion Commission

The Projects and Policy Committee reviewed a draft policy regarding candidate locations for crosswalks and uncontrolled crossing enhancements. No formal votes were taken on the policy; the draft and committee comments will be handed off to county staff for further enhancements.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Commission approved Phase I funding for several affordable housing projects and authorized a permanent road diet for Prince Avenue. It also approved multiple grant applications for domestic violence services and two legal settlements.

• Approved $6.13M in ARPA Affordable Housing Phase I funding (Unanimous)
• Approved permanent road diet and $200,000 paving change order for Prince Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved schematic design and property conveyance for Hickory Street parking deck (6-1)
• Approved $90,000 VAWA grant for ACCPD investigators and records clerk (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 VAWA grant for Clerk of Courts domestic violence case processing (Unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 VAWA grant for Solicitor General domestic violence prosecutor (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 settlement for the estate of Henry Faust (Unanimous)
• Approved $850,000 settlement for GP’s Enterprises, Inc. (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board approved the 2023 regular meeting dates and adopted several sets of previous meeting minutes. Members held preliminary discussions regarding voter precincts for May 2024 and advance voting for the March 2023 special election.

• Approved 2023 regular meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes for meetings held Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 21, Dec 6, and Dec 12 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of September 20, 2022, meeting minutes until January 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 10-minute extension for discussion on March 2023 special election advance voting (unanimous)

Athens in Motion Commission

The committee discussed funding for a social media intern and other FY23 expenditures. Proposed spending for FY24 includes an Open Streets event and video production. No final votes were taken; a vote on the intern expenditure was requested for the January 2023 meeting.

• Proposed $3,000 for a part-time social media intern for FY23
• Proposed $3,500 to reopen AiM Plan Wikimap (Toole)
• Proposed $2,000 for T-shirts or other swag
• Proposed $3,500 for additional public engagement support from Toole
• Proposed FY24 budget items including $6,000-$7,800 for a social media intern
• Proposed $3,500-$7,500 for an inaugural Open Streets event
• Proposed $2,500 for FY24 public engagement support from Toole
• Proposed $4,500 for FY24 video production

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the election summary report and certified the results of the December 6, 2022, general election runoff. The board also acted on the status of provisional ballots as presented and recommended by staff.

• Approved provisional ballots as presented by staff (unanimous)
• Rejected provisional ballots as recommended by staff (unanimous)
• Approved election summary report and certified December 6, 2022, general election runoff results (unanimous)

TAD Advisory Committee - Newton Bridge Area

The combined advisory committees met to discuss TAD money needs and the Ga Power Gap Market. No substantive policy decisions or funding allocations were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The committee approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting. Members discussed specific requirements for the Taylor-Grady House RFP and requested a draft from staff for January approval.

• Approved November 16, 2022 Minutes (Unanimous)
• Requested staff prepare draft Taylor-Grady House RFP for January approval

TAD Advisory Committee - Lexington Road

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 8, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed a market analysis presentation for the Lexington Road TAD. The committee established a quarterly meeting schedule for the following year.

• Approved agenda
• Approved September 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (2nd Thursday of the month, quarterly)

Airport Authority

The Authority reached a consensus to merge the Strategic Plan and Annual Report into a single document to be posted on the website. The board also approved the October meeting minutes.

• Approved October meeting minutes with one change (unanimous)
• Decided to combine the Annual Report and Strategic Plan Report

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections conducted a special called meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the board adopted the agenda and received an Election Day update.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections held a special called meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the board adopted the agenda and adjourned.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Commission allocated $2.5M for affordable housing and a racial justice center. It approved several zoning changes, including a drive-thru restaurant on Lexington Road and updated rules for science research facilities. The body also updated the Office of Operational Analysis description and set qualifying fees for a District 2 special election.

• Allocated $1.25M for affordable housing preservation and $1.25M for a Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1165 Oglethorpe Avenue for mixed-use residential and neighborhood commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved special use for a drive-thru restaurant at 3321 & 3331 Lexington Road (7-2)
• Adopted ordinances updating definitions and permitted uses for Science Research and Development (Unanimous)
• Approved updated office description and mission for the Office of Operational Analysis (8-0)
• Set $450 qualifying fee for the District 2 Commissioner special election (8-0)
• Approved $3.2M contract with Georgia Development Partners, LLC for Oconee Rivers Greenway (Unanimous)
• Tabled Moores Grove public pump station and force main approval (Unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Commission adopted a resolution supporting employee labor unions and directing the Manager to open communications with Local 2795. A proposed ordinance to cover the government under the Firefighter’s Mediation Act was held until January 3, 2023.

• Approved Resolution in Support of Athens-Clarke County Employee Labor Unions (5-4)
• Held ordinance regarding Firefighter’s Mediation Act until January 3, 2023 (6-3)
• Approved motion to suspend Rules of Commission (8-1)

ARPA – Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee approved minutes from four previous meetings and reviewed a Housing Strategy Approach presented by HR&A. Members discussed housing issues, potential tools, and stakeholder engagement for the strategic plan process.

• Approved minutes from 4/14/22, 4/21/22, 5/17/22 and 9/2/22

ARPA - Homelessness Advisory Committee

The committee discussed the development of a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and a broader Strategic Plan to Reduce & Prevent Homelessness. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on funding eligibility, data collection, and stakeholder engagement processes.

• Discussed $2.5M HOME-ARP funding to be spent by 2030
• Discussed ~$5M ARPA homelessness funding to be allocated by 2024 and spent by 2026
• Proposed concurrent development of HOME-ARP and Strategic Plans to accelerate funding disbursement
• Identified HOME-ARP Allocation Plan deadline as March 30, 2023

Athens in Motion Commission

The commission approved its annual report and voted to keep current officers in their roles. Members also authorized the Chair to draft a recommendation letter for the Prince Avenue Pilot Project.

• Approved the annual report
• Approved nominations for Chair (Blais), Vice Chair (Friedlander), and Secretary (Van Note)
• Approved authorization for Chair to draft a recommendation letter for the Prince Avenue Pilot Project

Deferred Compensation Board

The Board reviewed third-quarter 2022 investment activity and a Defined Benefit Plan design review. By consensus, the Board decided not to recommend changes to the employer match percentage and deferred the performance review of professional advisory firms.

• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided by consensus not to recommend change to employer match percentage
• Decided by consensus to move performance review of professional advisory firms to a later meeting

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved adding advance voting on Saturday, November 26, from 9am to 5pm. This applies to locations at 155 E Washington Street and 410 McKinley Drive, unless a Fulton Superior Court ruling is overruled.

• Added advance voting on Saturday, November 26, from 9am to 5pm at 155 E Washington Street and 410 McKinley Drive (3-2)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Government Operations Committee approved proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The committee also approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a third-party vendor to monitor and regulate these rentals.

• Approved changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of an RFP for a third-party vendor to monitor and regulate short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections designated the Athens-Clarke County Library as an additional location for advance voting for the December 6 runoff. The board also amended the agenda to include an update on the Risk Limiting Audit.

• Approved advance voting at Athens-Clarke County Library (2025 Baxter Street) from Nov 28 to Dec 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda adoption (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Risk Limiting Audit update (Unanimous)

Athens Justice and Memory Project

The committee amended its agenda to discuss a recommendation for affordable housing assistance pending a December 6 vote by the Mayor and Commission. Members discussed the use of $1.25 million in ARPA funds for home repairs and down payment assistance. The group also discussed the process for renaming S. Finley Street to Linnentown Street.

• Approved motion to amend agenda for affordable housing discussion
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 pm

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a request for new primary and accessory structures at 495 Satula Avenue with specific conditions. Two other projects underwent conceptual design review with no decisions made. The commission also adopted minutes from October 19, 2022.

• Approved new primary and accessory structures at 495 Satula Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted October 19, 2022 agenda review minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission approved its official bylaws and a new mission statement focused on mutual respect and equity. The commission also conducted a work plan retreat to define key terms and analyze policy strengths and weaknesses. The December meeting was cancelled.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Accepted the commission Bylaws (unanimous)
• Accepted mission statement: 'Advancing mutual respect by creating a space that allows differences to be seen, heard, and valued while fostering an equitable existence for all persons.'
• Cancelled the December meeting

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Committee discussed improving the tracking and enforcement of noise ordinance violations for repeat offenders. No new policies were adopted; the Committee decided to monitor current police department procedures for six months before revisiting the issue.

• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold on further noise ordinance actions for six months to monitor results

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Property Committee decided to take no action on the Taylor-Grady House RFP while the committee continues to work on government space allocation considerations. The committee also approved minutes from two previous meetings and held an executive session.

• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Approved taking no action on the Taylor-Grady House RFP (Unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Mayor and Commission approved an intergovernmental agreement awarding $4 million in ARPA funding to the Athens Housing Authority and partnership. The board also authorized financial assistance for the Eviction Prevention Program and released a first right of refusal for a property on Kentucky Circle.

• Approved $4,000,000 in ARPA funding for North Athens Downtown Redevelopment Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized use of existing Eviction Prevention Program funding for approved participants (Unanimous)
• Approved use of quit claim deed to release first right of refusal for 115 Kentucky Circle (Unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County met in a special called session. The commission voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and/or disposal.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for real estate acquisition and/or disposal (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the advance voting proposal for the December 6 runoff, adjusting opening times and removing one location. The board also decided to retain the same review and duplication panelists used in the November general election.

• Approved advance voting proposal for Dec 6 runoff with non-Elections Office locations opening at 9am and removal of Winterville Train Depot (Unanimous)
• Approved continuing Vote Review and Ballot Duplication Panelists from November general election for December runoff (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept 13, Oct 5, Oct 11, Oct 26, and Nov 8 (Unanimous)
• Tabled approval of Sept 20, 2022 minutes until December meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled GIO Update until December regular meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved staff recommendations for the approval and rejection of provisional ballots. The board also approved the election summary report and certified the results of the November 8, 2022, general election.

• Accepted staff recommendations for provisional ballot approval and rejection (unanimous)
• Approved election summary report and certified November 8, 2022, general election results (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections and Voter Registration met to provide an Election Day update. The board unanimously voted to refer a specific incident at the Winterville Train Depot to the State Election Board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to include Incident #1 (unanimous)
• Approved request for Director to refer Winterville Train Depot incident to State Election Board (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections held a special called meeting to receive an Election Day update. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during the session.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Property Committee discussed plans for the Taylor-Grady House with applicants Lee Epting, Tommy Valentine, and Gwen O’Looney. No final decision was made on the lease; the committee requested parking paperwork and rental agreement samples before the next meeting.

• Requested parking arrangements and rental agreement samples from Taylor-Grady House lease applicants

Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful (KACCB) Board

The board approved the October 2022 treasurer's report and the meeting minutes. A request for funds up to $75 for Chipper Snacks was approved. The board also discussed upcoming events including the St. Patrick's Day event and GA Gives Day.

• Approved meeting minutes and new slate of board officers
• Approved October 2022 treasurer's report (Revenue: $698.88, Expenditures: $13,080.66)
• Approved funding up to $75 for Chipper Snacks Krispy Kremes

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Commission approved a budget ordinance to provide $8,895,322 in HUD grant funds for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia's facility expansion. Other key actions included approving several SPLOST project designs and rezoning parcels for multi-family residential use.

• Approved $8,895,322 in HUD grant funds for Food Bank of Northeast Georgia facility expansion (8-1)
• Approved $100,000 UGA funding for downtown public safety cameras and lighting (Unanimous)
• Approved $484,000 in HOME funds for Athens Land Trust affordable housing (Unanimous)
• Approved $4.5M contract for Jacobs Project Management Company for TSPLOST 2022/2023 (Unanimous)
• Authorized eminent domain for Firefly Trail Sub-Project #3 right-of-way acquisition (5-4)
• Approved $1,445,220 change order for Hickory Street Parking Deck design (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 11.36 acres at 160/180 Mellwood Dr & 165 Mill Center Blvd to RM-2 (PD) (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to planned development at 155 Mitchell Street for residential mixed use (Unanimous)

Athens Justice and Memory Project

The Athens Justice and Memory Project recommended splitting $2.5 million between two initiatives. One half is proposed for affordable housing through home repairs and down payment assistance, and the other half is proposed for the Black History Center build-out.

• Approved minutes from July, August, September, and October meetings
• Accepted presentation by Dr. Shannon
• Recommended $1.25 million for affordable housing via home repairs and down payment assistance
• Recommended $1.25 million for the Black History Center build-out

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved changes to advance voting hours for three specific locations for dates between October 31 and November 3. These changes affect the 155 Washington Street, Miriam Moore Community Center, and Lyndon House Arts Center sites.

• Changed advance voting hours at 155 Washington Street to 7:00am-7:00pm for Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, and Nov 3 (Unanimous)
• Changed advance voting hours at Miriam Moore Community Center to 9:00am-7:00pm for Oct 31 and Nov 1 (3-2)
• Changed advance voting hours at Lyndon House Arts Center to 9:00am-7:00pm for Oct 31 and Nov 1 (3-2)

Human Relations Commission

The Commission approved amended minutes from the August and September meetings. The vote on the bylaws was delayed until a final version is received. Members participated in an icebreaker activity to help develop a future mission statement.

• Approved amended September minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended August minutes (unanimous)
• Delayed vote on bylaws until next meeting
• Rescheduled November 23 meeting to November 16
• Rescheduled retreat to November 16 at 6 pm

Airport Authority

The Authority approved the September meeting minutes and discussed updates to the Strategic Plan, including adding cargo and infrastructure projects to specific goals. Members agreed to schedule a future discussion regarding the potential for airport authority autonomy.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Incorporated cargo into Goal #2 of the Strategic Plan
• Added new tower project and self-serve gas tank to Strategic Plan Goal #1
• Added new T-hangers to Strategic Plan Goal #3
• Scheduled next meeting for December 6, 2022
• Added 'seeking autonomy' as an agenda item for December 6 meeting

Athens in Motion Commission

The commission voted to recommend option 3B for Barber Street to the Mayor and Commission. The body also received updates on the Prince Avenue Pilot Project and local traffic safety fatalities.

• Approved recommendation of Barber Street option 3B to Mayor & Commission
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Legislative Review Committee will meet to discuss specific items of interest assigned by the Mayor. Discussions include potential local ordinance options for marijuana penalties and the regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers.

• Examine marijuana penalty options as an alternative to state charges
• Review regulation of use of gas-powered leaf blowers regarding noise ordinance

Mayor & Commission Meetings

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Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Mayor and Commission received a budget status update regarding significant revenue and expenditure challenges for the upcoming fiscal year. The report outlines proposed pay increases, rising healthcare costs, and the use of fund balances to address deferred capital maintenance and vehicle replacements.

• Proposed $2.9M Unified Plan pay increase including a 7% market increase and 2% performance pay
• Proposed $2.3M Public Safety Step Plan increase including $380,000 for eligible employees
• Estimated $560k increase in employee healthcare costs and $760k increase in retiree health costs
• Estimated capital project needs of $10.0M - $11.0M for FY23
• Proposed use of General Fund balance to cover deferred facility maintenance and vehicle replacements

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Government Operations Committee will review Chapter 4-1 of the Animal Control ordinance. The committee is also tracking several items assigned by Mayor Girtz, including inclusive facilities and bike easement maintenance.

• Review of 'Chapter 4-1.-Animal Control' ordinance
• Inclusive Athens-Clarke County Facilities review
• Evaluation of maintenance for bike or pedestrian easements
• Extension of the Parklet Program consideration
• Property Tax Freeze for income and senior or disability status

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Prosperity Committee will meet via Webex to discuss the Neighborhood Leaders Program. The meeting also includes an update on the work of Grant Specialists.

• Discussion of Neighborhood Leaders Program
• Update on Grant Specialists’ work

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Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is holding a special called session. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into executive session to discuss real estate and pending litigation.

• Discussion of real estate acquisition and/or disposal
• Attorney/client conference regarding threatened or pending litigation

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Commission will consider a COVID-19 vaccination mandate policy. The body will also enter into an executive session to discuss the acquisition or disposal of real estate.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy
• Executive session for real estate acquisition and/or disposal

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The Legislative Review Committee will meet remotely to review specific items of interest assigned by Mayor Girtz. Discussions include potential local ordinance options for marijuana penalties and the regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers regarding noise ordinances.

• Examine marijuana penalty options as an alternative to state charges
• Review regulation of use of gas-powered leaf blowers and noise ordinance impacts

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The Mayor and Commission will hold a series of budget hearings for various independent agencies. These sessions include discussions regarding Project Safe, the library, and the Classic Center Authority.

• Project Safe budget hearing
• Athens-Clark County Library budget hearing
• Athens Community Council on Aging budget hearing
• Classic Center Authority budget hearing
• Convention & Visitors Bureau budget hearing

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Government Operations Committee will consider extending the Parklet Program and reviewing the Chapter 4-1 Animal Control ordinance. Other items on the agenda include discussions regarding inclusive facilities, easement maintenance processes, and property tax freezes.

• Consideration of Extension of the Parklet Program
• Review of “Chapter 4-1.-Animal Control” Ordinance

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The Mayor and Commission are holding a special called session to discuss an intergovernmental agreement and the call for an election regarding a mass transportation sales tax. The body will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Program.

• Intergovernmental agreement and call for an election to continue a special district mass transportation sales tax
• American Rescue Plan Act Funding Program

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Prosperity Committee is meeting to discuss the Neighborhood Leaders Program and receive an update on Grant Specialist positions.

• Discussion of Neighborhood Leaders Program
• Update on Grant Specialist positions

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is holding a special called session. The body will consider revisions to the TSPLOST 2023 projects and their estimated costs.

• Revisions to TSPLOST 2023 projects and estimated costs

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Legislative Review Committee is meeting to review recommendations for alcohol serving at special events on public properties. The committee is also examining local ordinance options regarding marijuana penalties.

• Review of alcohol serving opportunities for Special Events on public properties
• Examination of marijuana penalty options as an alternative to state charges
• Review of gas-powered leaf blower regulations and noise ordinances

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The joint meeting includes updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) activities for both the county and school district. Participants will engage in breakout sessions to identify resources for literacy, equity, and youth violence prevention.

• Updates regarding ACC ARPA activity
• Updates regarding CCSD ARPA activity
• Presentation and discussion of proposed CCSD/ACC Youth Support Collaboration
• Breakout sessions to identify facilities and programs for literacy, equity, and youth violence prevention

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Legislative Review Committee is meeting remotely to discuss specific regulatory items. The body is reviewing the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and alcohol serving rules for special events on public property.

• Review of gas-powered leaf blower regulation and the noise ordinance
• Review of alcohol serving opportunities for special events on public properties and rights-of-way

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The Mayor and Commission will hold a special called session to conduct a public hearing. The body will discuss candidate projects recommended by the TSPLOST Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing on TSPLOST Candidate projects recommended by the TSPLOST Advisory Committee

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Bogart, and Winterville are discussing the implementation of a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). The body is reviewing legal requirements, potential revenue distributions, and a list of candidate projects for a proposed May 24, 2022 referendum.

• Proposed 1% tax rate with an estimated 5-year total revenue of $150 million
• Proposed transit projects including 'Electrify the Fleet' ($9,733,000) and ACCGov Transit Operations ($25,000,000)
• Proposed bike and pedestrian projects including Atlanta Hwy / W Broad St improvements ($15,169,000)
• Proposed trail projects including Lexington Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements ($9,352,000)
• Proposed public works projects including Timothy Road Multi-Modal Transportation Corridor ($7,173,000)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is holding a special called session. The body will consider a judiciary request for American Rescue Plan Act funds through the State of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).

• Judiciary request for American Rescue Plan Act funds via the State of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Mayor & Commission Meetings

The Mayor and Commission are conducting a public hearing on TSPLOST candidate projects recommended by the advisory committee. The body is also voting on various rezoning requests, infrastructure projects, and a local state of emergency declaration.

• Rezoning of 289.476 acres at 1310 Spring Valley Road from Agricultural Residential to Employment-Industrial
• Rezoning of 0.616 acres at 2855 and 2865 Riverbend Road from RM-1 to RM-2 for duplexes
• Purchase of a replacement fire rescue truck via SPLOST 2020 Projects 05 and 08
• Ordinance for the twenty-fifth declaration of a local state of emergency
• Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Winterville for a new community food bank facility