Lilburn
Upcoming
City Council Meeting
The Lilburn City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering property acquisitions, fund management, and a waste collection contract extension. Key actions include accepting a $176,243 deed reduction from the DDA, authorizing $4 million in SPLOST proceeds for investment, and purchasing a commercial building on Lawrenceville Highway. The council will also approve a contract extension with Georgia Waste Systems through 2029.
- Accept deed for Tracts 1 & 3 at 57 Railroad Ave, reducing DDA debt by $176,243
- Authorize $4,000,000 in unspent SPLOST funds for Georgia Fund 1 investment pool
- Purchase 4844 Lawrenceville Highway for $745,000 (negotiated from $850,000)
- Approve Change Order No. 4 with Georgia Waste Systems, extending solid waste contract through Dec 31, 2029
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss purchasing a commercial property to improve the gateway to Old Town. They are also reviewing a waste collection contract update and the investment of $4 million in SPLOST funds. Additionally, the council will consider accepting land deeds from the Downtown Development Authority.
- Purchase of 4844 Lawrenceville Highway for $745,000
- Investment of $4,000,000 in SPLOST proceeds into Georgia Fund 1 (LGIP)
- Contract change order for Georgia Waste Systems to add bulk collection and expand recycling
- Acceptance of Tracts 1 and 3 of 57 Railroad Avenue from the DDA, reducing DDA debt by $176,243
- Extension of waste collection agreement through December 31, 2029
Last 30 days
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review final revisions to the city's long-term Comprehensive Plan before submitting it for state review. The board will also consider changes to zoning rules regarding livestock and temporary use permits.
- Public hearing for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Zoning amendment to Section 723 regarding non-commercial livestock and fowl quantities
- Zoning amendment to Section 731 regarding Temporary Use Permit duration and frequency
Downtown Development Authority
The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will review financial updates, approve a property deed that lowers the city's purchase price for 57 Railroad Avenue, and authorize several payments and contract adjustments for site preparation and legal services.
- Deed Tracts 1 and 3 of 57 Railroad Avenue to the city, reducing the DDA's payment obligation by $176,243
- Approve $71,497.03 reimbursement to the city for legal and engineering services
- Pay Green Circle Demolition $6,523.00 for tank removal and debris cleanup at 57 Railroad Avenue
- Approve Change Order No. 2 with Lewis Contracting, LLC, reducing the contract scope by $47,524.71
- Review May financial report and updates on the Main Street Flush Street demonstration project
The DDA approved proceeding with a concept to construct a white-box restaurant building on the assemblage site, funded by townhome sale proceeds. They also approved deeding two tracts of 57 Railroad Avenue to the city, reducing the DDA's debt by $176,243, and reimbursed the city $71,497 for legal and engineering fees. Other approvals included a demolition invoice and a contract change order removing streetlights from a current contract.
- Approved assemblage concept for white-box restaurant building (7-0)
- Approved deeding Tracts 1 and 3 of 57 Railroad Ave to city, reducing debt $176,243 (7-0)
- Approved reimbursement to city of $71,497 for legal and engineering fees (7-0)
- Approved payment of $6,523 to Green Circle Demolition for tank removal (7-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 with Lewis Contracting, -$47,524.71 for removing streetlights (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The council approved the FY 2026-2027 budget totaling $27,440,691, including the general fund and five-year capital improvement plan. They also rezoned 249 Poplar Street from OI to R1, annexed 114 Arcado Road, amended the current budget, and appointed a backup solicitor. All votes were 4-0.
- Adopted FY26-27 budget and five-year CIP ($27.4M) (4-0)
- Approved rezoning of 249 Poplar Street from OI to R1 (4-0)
- Approved FY25-26 budget amendment (increase General Fund $914,309) (4-0)
- Approved annexation of 114 Arcado Road into city (4-0)
- Appointed Elizabeth Reisner as 2026 Backup Solicitor (4-0)