South Fulton public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ordinances
The City Council approved an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, increasing it from $212,519,919 to $214,227,248. The amendment reallocates funds to hire 47 new positions across several departments and supports land acquisition. It also provides funding for fleet replacement and facility maintenance.
- Increase of authorized city positions from 795 to 842
- $7,000,000 allocation for general property services acquisition
- $2,000,000 allocation for fleet lifecycle services plan
- $1,707,329 increase in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for positions and equipment
- 26 new police positions including recruits, detectives, and sergeants
Ordinances
The City Council is enacting an ordinance to rezone 5.77 acres at 6573 Campbellton Road from single-family residential to townhouse residential. The rezoning includes specific conditions regarding unit density, lot size, and exterior materials.
- Rezoning of 5.77 acres at 6573 Campbellton Road from R-5 to TR zoning
- Limit of no more than 46 townhome units
- Minimum lot size requirement of 2,000 square feet
- Requirement for brick, stone, or cementitious exterior materials with a prohibition on vinyl siding
- Restriction that a maximum of 20% of total units can be rented or leased
BUDGET
The City Council approved an ordinance to increase the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to $214,227,248. This amendment reallocates funds to expand authorized city positions from 795 to 842 across several departments. The plan also provides funding for vehicle replacements, facility maintenance, and solid waste improvements.
- Increase authorized city positions from 795 to 842
- Allocate $7,000,000 for general property services acquisition
- Fund site improvements at 4800 Campbell Dr via a $5,775,098 grant match
- Appropriate $1,707,329 to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for equipment and upgrades
- Allocate funds for police and fire vehicle purchases and fleet replacement
Ordinances
The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend business and occupation tax rules for metals recyclers. The measure implements strict record-keeping, identification, and photographic requirements for these businesses to help prevent metal theft.
- New requirement for digital photos of all metal transactions and sellers
- Mandatory collection of seller's personal information and government ID
- Prohibition on purchasing tampered or mutilated metals to hide evidence
- Requirement to maintain transaction records for four years
- Potential revocation of business licenses for non-compliance
Resolutions
The South Fulton City Council approved a resolution to accept a $1,000 donation from OmniTRAX, Inc. The funds are designated for use by the South Fulton Fire and Rescue Department.
- Acceptance of a $1,000 donation from OmniTRAX, Inc. for the fire department
Resolutions
The City Council adopted a resolution urging the Governor and General Assembly of Georgia to continue efforts to reform and improve mental health services. The measure supports providing state budgetary funding for additional behavioral health crisis centers and co-responder units.
- Adoption of Resolution RES2024-037 regarding mental health service reform
- Support for state budgetary funding for behavioral health crisis centers and co-responder units
Resolutions
The City Council adopted an amendment to the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. The update modifies the Tuition Reimbursement Plan for full-time regular employees. Eligible staff may receive up to $7,500 per budget year for approved degree programs and professional certifications.
- Amendment to Human Resources Policy 327-18 regarding tuition reimbursement
- Reimbursement cap of $7,500 per budget year for off-duty courses
- Reimbursement rates based on grades: 100% for 'A', 75% for 'B', and 50% for 'C'
- Repayment requirement if an employee leaves within one to two years of course completion
Resolutions
The City Council adopted a resolution to amend the City Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. The amendment establishes business professional attire standards for city employees. It also outlines reimbursement procedures for plain clothes for certain police and fire department staff.
- Amendment to the City Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual regarding dress code
- Establishment of business professional attire requirements for city employees
- Reimbursement procedures for designated plain clothes officers in the Police and Fire Departments
Resolutions
The City Council adopted a resolution to amend the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. The update establishes guidelines for the South Fulton Fellows (SFF) internship program, including student eligibility and pay rates.
- Amended HR Policy 108-18 regarding the South Fulton Fellows internship program
- Established a $20 per hour pay rate for all paid interns
- Set a minimum GPA requirement of 2.75 for participating students
- Limited work hours to 29 per week during active class enrollment
Resolutions
The City Council adopted a resolution to use eminent domain to acquire property interests for a sidewalk project on Old National Highway. This follows unsuccessful negotiations to purchase land adjacent to the highway between Flat Shoals Road and Jonesboro Road. The city authorized $11,900.00 as just compensation for the property at 6454 Old National Highway.
- Resolution authorizing eminent domain for Old National Highway sidewalk project
- Acquisition of property interests at 6454 Old National Highway
- Approved $11,900.00 compensation for the acquisition
Resolutions
The City Council approved a resolution to use eminent domain to acquire property interests at 4620 Union Road. This acquisition is part of the Old Fairburn Road at Union Road intersection improvements project. The city determined that $900.00 is the just compensation for the required property interests.
- Authorization of eminent domain for the Old Fairburn Road and Union Road intersection improvements
- Acquisition of property interests at 4620 Union Road with a determined compensation of $900.00
Resolutions
The South Fulton City Council adopted the city's first Streetlight Masterplan. The plan identifies ways to meet community lighting needs and considers safety for transportation network users. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to include implementation funding in future annual budgets.
- Adoption of the Streetlight Masterplan
- Authorization for the City Manager to propose budget funding for plan implementation