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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Reviews Trail, Park and Vehicle Plans

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Council Reviews Trail, Park and Vehicle Plans

No major proposal was adopted at the work session. Council reviewed two Greenway Phase I trail options, both of which require replacing the box culvert under Montreal Road to address flooding; the choice is scheduled for the August 6 meeting. Council also reviewed a $106,700 vehicle lease-purchase proposal and a police policy agreement costing $19,011.40 in the first year.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council Approves Milam Park Field Design Contract

The council approved a $237,530 contract with Skyline Engineering and Construction to design the conversion of Milam Park’s grass football field into a multi-purpose recreational field, funded through SPLOST II.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Advances Budget and Park Field Plans

Council discussed amendments needed to balance the FY2025 General Fund budget, with additional changes expected as the audit continues; the item is scheduled for the July 7 meeting. Council also identified Skyline Engineering & Construction as the highest-ranked firm for planning the conversion of Milam Park’s grass football field into a multi-purpose recreational field, with the cost still pending.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Adopts 17.200 Millage Rate

The City Council approved a 2026 millage rate of 17.200 mills by a 4-3 vote. The presentation stated that 16.518 mills would be needed to support the current budget assuming an 89% collection rate, while the rollback rate was 15.687 mills.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council hears proposed 18.8-mill tax rate

The council discussed a proposed 2026 millage rate of 18.800 mills and held a public hearing. Staff reported that 16.518 mills would meet budgeted revenue expectations at an anticipated 89% collection rate, while the 18.800-mill proposal would fund projects and costs not covered by the current budget.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council hears proposed 2026 tax rate

The City Council reviewed a proposed 2026 millage rate of 18.800 mills, compared with a 15.687-mill rollback rate and 16.518 mills needed to meet budgeted revenue expectations at an anticipated 89% collection rate.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council Approves Crime-Reduction Property Programs

The council approved two crime-reduction ordinances by 4-3 votes: one creates a criminal nuisance property program, and the other allows special service districts to collect taxes for added services and improvements intended to reduce crime.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Community center permit review moves forward

The Council did not decide the proposed community center permit for 3688 West Hill Street; it moved the request to the April 7, 2026 meeting after reviewing staff-recommended limits, including 204 seats, set operating hours, fencing, landscaping, and no on-street parking. Council also selected safety planning options one and two for discussion at future public information meetings.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Council Discusses Personnel Matter

The City Council discussed a personnel matter in executive session and took no action afterward. The session and meeting adjournment were approved unanimously, 6-0.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Approves Permit Fees and Housing Assessment

The council approved, by a 6-0 vote, new regulatory fees for sign permits and land development permits and supported a $7,500 application for a housing assessment. It also approved a Downtown Development Authority appointment, denied two damage claims, approved a municipal court prosecuting attorney contract, and adopted a Women’s History Month proclamation.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Advances Housing Assessment and Permit Fees

Council discussed supporting a $7,500 application for a citywide housing assessment and advancing new sign and land-development permit fee schedules. The items were slated for the next City Council meeting’s Consent Agenda rather than decided at this work session.

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