Council unanimously approved a $50,000 Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant for a spring household hazardous-waste collection event; the location is still being determined.
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The grant will fund an event where residents can properly dispose of household hazardous waste. Council also approved a proposed 2028 SPLOST project list, supported a $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative study application with an 80% grant share if awarded, and approved the City’s intent to apply for the National Flood Insurance Program. A rezoning request for 2.33 acres at 6671 Mableton Parkway was deferred to February 25, 2026.
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Approved 7-0 a $50,000 Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Agreement to fund a spring household hazardous-waste collection event.
Approved 7-0 the proposed 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax project list, moving the process into a phase that includes surveys, open houses, and other community outreach.
Approved 7-0 a resolution of intent and application for the National Flood Insurance Program, which would allow residents to obtain federally administered flood insurance if the application is accepted.
Approved 7-0 support for a $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative catalytic study application for the central area of the City. If awarded, the grant would fund 80% of the project and require a 20% match.
Deferred the request to rezone 2.33 acres at 6671 Mableton Parkway from R-20 to NRC for commercial development to the February 25, 2026, public hearing.
Approved 7-0 the appointment of Travis Landrum as the City’s inaugural Parks Director.
Approved the consent agenda 7-0, including an updated classification and pay plan, municipal building concept-design and project-management agreement, and prior meeting minutes.
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