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Council Approves Water System Asset Transfer

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Council Advances Airport Runway Expansion

The council approved setting aside $1.5 million for construction of a new runway at Athens Municipal Airport and authorized the Athens Economic Development Corporation to designate another $1.5 million. The airport has a $14 million funding award that requires a 5% local match.

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Briefing

Jul 23, 2026

Council Directs Review of Airport Lease Rates

During its FY2027 budget work session, the Athens City Council directed staff to review airport hangar and land lease rates while discussing airport and utility funding priorities.

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed 2027 Budget

The Athens City Council reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including general and non-major funds and budget-reduction scenarios. The minutes record discussion and staff responses but no budget approval or other final action.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Athens Declares Disaster After Flooding

The council unanimously declared a local disaster for the June 14 flooding, citing about $1.3 million in infrastructure losses and a need to qualify for potential reimbursement grants.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Advances Water, Airport, Housing Funding

The council unanimously approved an application for $21 million in Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant funding for Athens water-system improvements. It also advanced access to $14 million in airport-improvement funding, requiring an estimated city match of $736,842, and approved agreements for four single-family homes in R.C. Fisher Estates.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Council Sets 2027 Revenue Planning Direction

City staff were directed to plan the Fiscal Year 2027 budget using a flat sales tax rate assumption and a 98% property-tax collection rate. Council also identified potential priorities including housing, a new City Hall, drainage improvements, parks, the airport, code enforcement, and an industrial park.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council approves two manufactured-home permits

Athens City Council unanimously approved two Specific Use Permits, by 5-0 votes, allowing manufactured homes at 519 Chase Street and 521 Chase Street.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Airport Layout Plan Advances for Review

The City Council reviewed a proposed full-build airport layout showing a 5,500-foot-by-75-foot runway, expanded hangar space, and conversion of the current runway into a taxiway. The plan will next be presented to the Airport Advisory Board; no action was taken.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Drainage Project Bids Rejected

The council unanimously rejected bids for North Prairieville Road drainage improvements after the lowest bid reached $300,000, compared with the $100,000 budgeted for the project.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Cain Center receives $100,000 operating support

The council unanimously approved a performance agreement providing $100,000 for operation and maintenance of the Cain Center. It also approved the quarterly investment report, the Henderson County 9-1-1 Communication District budget, an air show agreement, and plans to seek proposals for four additional airport hangars.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council tables data center zoning rules

Athens City Council unanimously tabled proposed zoning definitions and regulations for enterprise and non-enterprise data centers and battery energy storage systems. The council directed additional legal review and, for data centers, future study by third-party consultants; residents spoke in opposition during the public hearings.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Approves Water Plant Evaluation

The council unanimously approved a professional-services agreement for a comprehensive evaluation of Athens’ water treatment plant. It also approved increasing annual funding for the Bulk Water Station access drive from $150,000 to $236,073.60, including $86,073.60 for the reinforced concrete drive.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Athens Delays TIRZ Plan Discussion

The City Council did not discuss the proposed final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1 or proposed boundary additions; both items were moved to a future agenda. The council also unanimously approved a grant-administration contract for potential disaster-recovery applications of up to two $5 million grants with a 5% match.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council Approves Water Rate Changes

Athens City Council approved water and wastewater ordinance changes by a 4-0 vote, separating residential from commercial-industrial classifications and creating a multi-dwelling efficiency-unit category billed at 50% occupancy.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Council Approves $345,000 Subdivision Incentive

The City Council unanimously approved an amended 380 Agreement with JAB Realty Investments, increasing the subdivision incentive from $242,000 to $345,000. The agreement lists total project investment of $437,754 and states that no future incentives will be provided for the subdivision.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council Approves Water System Asset Transfer

Council unanimously approved an amended agreement transferring water-system capital assets and related property from the Athens Municipal Water Authority to the City of Athens, with funding to help modernize the facilities. It also approved an $85,000 water-treatment-plant sludge-removal contract and a grant application for approximately $40,000 in rifle-resistant body armor.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Approves $8 Million Wastewater Bonds

Athens City Council approved $8 million in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2026 by a 5-0 vote. The bonds will finance wastewater improvements, carry a 2.5% true interest cost, and are expected to save approximately $1.6 million to $1.7 million through subsidized financing.

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