Atlanta meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Atlanta Council approves $7.75M lead-hazard grant, $2.34M park land buy, and free pool swims

Atlanta City Council on Oct. 5 approved a $7.75 million federal lead hazard reduction grant, $1.16 million in rental subsidies, and the $2.34 million purchase of about 12.6 acres for a District 10 park, each on 11-0 votes. The Council also voted 11-0 to eliminate admission fees at city-managed pools during free open swim hours.

City Council decisions, Oct. 5

• Approved a $7.75M HUD lead hazard reduction grant (11-0).
• Approved $1.16M for rental subsidies at Santa Fe Villas (11-0). A Sept. 29 committee agenda described the underlying contract as $1,165,008 for 100 units for low-income, formerly homeless individuals, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
• Approved $2.34M to purchase 12.6 acres for a park in District 10 (11-0).
• Renamed Walker Park to Rose Hill Park (11-0).
• Rezoned 1425 and 1475 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd to MRC-3/BL/UPWO (11-0).
• Approved a $325,000 donation to Gateway Center 24/7, Inc. (12-0).
• Confirmed the appointment of Khaliff Davis to the Invest Atlanta Board (12-0).

The Committee on Council's Oct. 5 minutes record no substantive decisions; the document is procedural and indicates the meeting was adjourned.

Committee votes

City Utilities, Sept. 29 (minutes marked DRAFT). The committee recommended approval of a $20,000,000 transfer to the CIP Architectural, Engineering, Design & Construction Management Services project (unanimous) and a $27,222,427.19 amendment extending six A&E agreements through Feb. 14, 2027 (unanimous, as substituted). It also recommended a $2,000,000 transfer to the Vehicle and Heavy Equipment project (unanimous), up to $1,000,000 for an Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy grant match (5-0, Bond abstained), a $506,099 battery-electric vehicle purchase from Bucher Municipal (5-0, as amended), and a $902,042 battery-electric vehicle purchase from Daimler/Peach State Truck Centers (5-0, as amended). Held in committee: a $17,469,027 transfer for the North Fork Storage Tank and Pump Station (5-0, Bond recused) and water/sewer billing adjustment ordinance 26-O-1545 (unanimous).

Transportation, Sept. 30 (DRAFT minutes; four of seven members present). Advanced to the full Council: a $4,906,888 rental car center operations extension (4-0, Amos abstained), a $799,992 two-year renewal for an airport property and facility management consultant (unanimous), a Frontier Airlines airport cargo warehouse and office lease (unanimous), a five-year USO lounge memorandum of understanding (unanimous), a $640,000 increase for airport parking deck design services (unanimous), and a three-year renewal of Concourses D and T food and beverage concessions (unanimous). Held: street abandonments on Pelham Street NW, Truitt Street SW, and Shirley Place NW (unanimous).

Finance/Executive, Sept. 30. Approved a $366,539 airport employee training contract with AAAE (unanimous), a $438,005 weapons detection system upgrade with Point Security, Inc. (5-0), a $30,000 NEA grant for the 2026 Atlanta Cultural Exchange Program (5-0), a $77,540.50 occupation tax refund to Capstone Building Corp. (5-0), and donations of $4,000 to Alma Domestic Violence Foundation, $2,500 to Atlanta City Employees Friendship Club, Inc., and $600 to Metro Atlanta Youth Football League, LLC (all unanimous). A property annexation and a detention center sale were held in committee.

Zoning and public safety

On Oct. 12 the Zoning Committee referred to committee a driveway width waiver at 1055 Foxcroft Road (5-0) and an ordinance creating a new definition of family (5-0). It held the rezoning of 1607 Lakewood Avenue, SE, an Adair Park Live/Work spacing exception, and a new zoning ordinance.

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee's Oct. 12 meeting is agenda only; minutes are not yet published. The agenda lists a proposed ordinance to prohibit acquiring weapon-equipped autonomous or remotely operated machines, a proposed $582,102 budget addition for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, a Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. crime laboratory contract renewal not to exceed $38,201.55, review of $30,300 in claims including a $20,000 sidewalk incident claim, and an ordinance clarifying that alcohol licenses are issued by the Department of Finance Office of Revenue.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13, City Utilities:** $22,379,054 for the GDOT/IGA Utility Relocation Project; $25,000,000 for Water Distribution System Rehabilitation and Improvement; a septic tank prohibition for new commercial development; a $15,600,000 increase for Stantec/SG Joint Venture program management; and a resolution to apply for up to $20,000,000 from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for lead service line replacement.
• **Oct. 13, Community Development/Human Services:** HUD FY2026 entitlement grants up to $24,028,958.08; purchase of .32 acres at 264 Memorial Drive, SE for the Memorial Drive Greenway up to $1,594,374.75; $21,850,000 for Managing General Contractor services for parks; the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Element; and grants from the National League of Cities ($55,000) and Best Buy Foundation ($110,000).
• **Oct. 14, Transportation:** public hearing on abandoning 0.181 acres of Pelham Street, NW; a $3,500,000 airport budget transfer; an $8,949,256.43 Dean-All, Security LLC access control contract; a $26,681,738.04 screening and inspection renewal with HSS-ALL(N)1 ATL, LLC JV; and a $2,000,000 federal grant for the Centennial Yards Complete Streets Project.
• **Oct. 14, Finance/Executive:** a charter amendment requiring the Mayor to submit the annual budget by the first regular meeting in April; elevator service renewal up to $268,369.96; parking lot repairs up to $544,000; a $50,000 creative workforce development grant; and a $202,275.01 hotel/motel occupancy tax refund to FO Peachtree Property LLC.

Atlanta council approves $1.3B airport bond fund, $99M road contracts, solid waste fee changes

The Atlanta City Council on Aug. 17 approved a $1.3 billion budget amendment tied to airport revenue bonds, a $99 million fund for road construction contracts, and changes to solid waste service fees. The council also authorized refinancing of the publicly financed portion of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and approved several large contracts, including a $57.2 million waste services agreement and a $25 million drinking water project.

City Council actions

The council adopted a substitute ordinance adjusting solid waste service fees and clarifying backyard collection exemptions by a 12-1 vote. It authorized refinancing of the stadium’s hotel-motel tax agreements (13-0) and approved the $99 million joint task order fund for 2024 unit price road contracts (13-0). A $1.3 billion FY2027 budget amendment for Series 2026 airport revenue bonds passed 13-0, as did the $57.2 million contract with Waste Management and the $25 million Atlanta Drinking Water Renewal and Replacement contract. The council also approved a $295,000 settlement in Brown v. City of Atlanta (13-0) and referred a data center task force resolution to committee (13-1).

In a special called meeting Aug. 12, the council adopted the Series 2026 Airport General Revenue Bonds Supplemental Pricing Ordinance on substitute (8-0) and sent it to the mayor. A related budget amendment for bond proceeds was referred to the Finance/Executive Committee.

Committee decisions

Zoning Committee (Aug. 10) forwarded five rezoning and special use items to full council, including rezonings at 570 Glenn Street and 460 Decatur Street, and special use permits for a personal care home, alcohol sales, and commercial recreation. Four second-reading ordinances were referred back to committee (6-0).

Public Safety & Legal Administration (Aug. 10) approved a $371,007.24 budget amendment for police and fire preparedness, a $14,000 subgrant, and settlements of $295,000 and $175,000. It approved 14 claims totaling over $120,000 and denied 35 claims. A resolution on immigration enforcement at the airport and a fire inspection fee ordinance were held.

Community Development/Human Services (Aug. 11) approved three WIOA workforce grants totaling $3,020,401, a $750,000 amendment to a parks police contract (5-1), and an extension of the Blue Heron Nature Preserve lease. A $125,000 conference funding resolution was referred to Finance.

City Utilities (Aug. 11) gave a 5-1 favorable recommendation to the solid waste fee ordinance, and approved a $25M drinking water contract, a $57.2M waste services contract, and a $5.057M wastewater hauling extension, among others.

Transportation (Aug. 12) approved the $99M road fund, a $10.87M airport perimeter gates contract amendment, a $4.5M Peachtree Safe Street project, and a $5.6M airport planning contract. It held a parking lot consumer protection ordinance and a stop sign resolution.

Finance/Executive (Aug. 12) approved the land swap with Atlanta Public Schools, the stadium refinancing substitute, and donations to 21st Century Leaders ($45,000), Grove Park Foundation ($250,000), and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance ($11,000). A $28.5M IT contract was held.

Committee on Council (Aug. 17) adopted the full council agenda and gave favorable recommendations to mayoral appointments Halima White (Civil Service Board) and Karli Swift (Stakeholder Oversight Committee).

Coming up

• **Zoning Committee (Aug. 24)** – Rezoning of 23.35 and 13.36 acres at Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Ave, outdoor dining at 4475 Roswell Rd, and a medical cannabis dispensary ordinance.
• **Public Safety (Aug. 24)** – $40.04M Axon body camera contract expansion, public hearing on alcohol license fee increase, and settlements of $465,000 and $350,000.
• **Community Development (Aug. 25)** – EV charging stations at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, land use changes, and blight condemnations.
• **City Utilities (Aug. 25)** – $2M Chastain Park stream project, data center cooling water ban, and EcoFleet EV equipment.
• **Transportation (Aug. 26)** – Street abandonments, Beltline grants, and a $10.87M procurement waiver.
• **Finance/Executive (Aug. 26)** – $1.22M IT research contract, Fire Station 22 lease, and tax compliance resolution.

Atlanta Council Approves Storage Moratorium, $5.99M Deloitte Contract, and DNC Bid Authorization

The Atlanta City Council and its committees took action on a range of land-use, budget, and personnel matters over the past two weeks, including a moratorium on new storage facility applications, a $5.99 million consulting contract extension, and a resolution authorizing the mayor to pursue hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention.

City Council: Storage Moratorium and Zoning Actions

At its July 6 regular meeting, the City Council voted 15-0 to adopt a 180-day moratorium on new applications for secure, self, and mixed-use storage facilities. The council also approved several zoning items 15-0, including rezoning for 708 Kirkwood Avenue, SE, amended rezoning for 1579 Gates Place, NW, an amended special use permit for Ansley Golf Club, Inc., and a substitute ordinance for an APD Zone 6 precinct lease at 2025 Hosea Williams Drive, SE. The Department of Procurement monthly report was accepted and filed 13-0. The appointments of Ed Baines and Stephanie Jackson were referred to the City Utilities Committee and Finance/Executive Committee, respectively.

Committee on Council: Housing Board Appointments and Special Election Agreement

Also on July 6, the Committee on Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Tony Martin and Rosalind Elliott to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board, and the appointment of Nicole Moore to the Chattahoochee Brick Company Memorial, Greenspace, and Park Board. The committee issued a favorable recommendation for an agreement with the Fulton County Board of Elections for a special election regarding a one percent sales tax. Four items remained held in committee, including an ordinance on City Charter sponsor requirements, a resolution requesting an investigation into Foris Webb, III, a resolution on law enforcement at recreation center polling places, and an ordinance modifying public comment and proclamation procedures.

Finance/Executive Committee: Deloitte Contract and DNC Authorization

On July 15, the Finance/Executive Committee unanimously approved the appointment of Stephanie Jackson as City Auditor. The committee voted unanimously to waive procurement source-selection provisions and extend a Deloitte consulting agreement for up to $5,986,500. The committee also approved a resolution (5-0) authorizing the mayor to execute agreements if Atlanta is selected to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, and a resolution requesting state reimbursement for Browns Mill Road repaving (unanimous). Several ordinances were forwarded to the Full Council with no recommendation, including items on bond indenture matters, airport revenue bonds, and a FY2027 budget amendment. An ordinance on IBM Maximo software funding was held in committee.

City Utilities Committee: Water Infrastructure Funding

The City Utilities Committee on July 14 forwarded a $15.57 million budget amendment for Flint River Pump Station upgrades to the Full Council (unanimous). It also forwarded a $4 million water and wastewater budget amendment for facility improvements and a $2 million amendment for geotechnical testing to the Full Council. The committee approved appointments of Ed Baines and Charles "Rick" Clear to the Community Access Media Board (unanimous), and approved several contract renewals and GDOT-related water infrastructure adjustments. A Chastain Park Golf Course stream restoration budget amendment, a floodplain elevation waiver for 2428 Oldfield Road, NW, a sewer service criteria ordinance, and a solid waste management and fee adjustment ordinance were all held in committee.

Zoning Committee: Rezoning and Billboard Approval

On July 13, the Zoning Committee approved (6-0) a digital billboard construction at 501 Cleveland Circle, SW, and a rezoning for 1155 Hank Aaron Drive, SW (5-0). It approved a waiver for a nonconforming structure at 4300 Powers Ferry Road, NW as amended (6-0), and a truck terminal special use permit for Jonesboro Road, SE as amended (6-0). An SPI-21 historic spacing exception was held in committee (6-1), and a rezoning for 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, NW was also held. The Peachtree Circle Historic District designation was referred to committee.

Items Pending Minutes

Three committee meetings from July 13-15 have agendas available but minutes not yet published: Public Safety & Legal Administration (July 13), Community Development/Human Services (July 14), and Transportation (July 15). Notable agenda items include a $25,000 property damage claim settlement on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, workforce grants totaling up to $3,020,401 across three WIOA programs, and airport-related contracts including up to $28,131,676 for parking deck reconstruction and expansion at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. These items reflect what was on the agendas; outcomes are not yet confirmed by published minutes.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.