09-01-2026 Mayor & Commission Regular Session

00:00 Introduction 1:00 A. Roll call 1:53 B. Approve Minutes of meetings of 8/4, and 8/18, 2026; and non-voting meetings of 8/11 (2) 8/18, and 9/24, 2026. 2:17 C. Written communications 3:50 D. Public input. 7:30 E. Consent agenda. Items under this section have been discussed at prior public meetings and will be presented for consideration as a single item. Only one vote will be taken. 1. ADOPT: FY25 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Acceptance Award (Removed) 2. ADOPT: FY 25 FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) Award 3. ADOPT: ARPA Funding Recapture and Reallocation Report – REVISED 4. ADOPT: Approval of Funding for Lay Park Improvements – REVISED 5. ADOPT: 5307 Transit Authorizing Resolution 6. ADOPT: Georgia State Patrol Aviation Hanger - Airport Lease 7. APPROVE: SPLOST 2020 Project 16, Memorial Park Improvements - Change Order to the Construction Services Contract 8. APPROVE: J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant - Contract Award for Sludge Lagoon Cleanout – 9. APPROVE: Oconee Street Emergency Sewer Replacement Ratification 10. APPROVE: Middle Oconee Cedar Creek WRF Biosolids Improvements - Design Task Order 11. APPROVE: Budget Supplement for the Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures - REVISED 12. APPROVE: Linnentown ‘Walk of Recognition’ Signage Language with Public Art Type & Style- REVISED 13. APPROVE: FY26 Investigative Audit of the Elections Department 14. APPROVE: Athens Downtown Development Authority Community Events Program Funding Request FY27 15. APPROVE: TSPLOST 2023 Project 26, W. Broad & Hancock Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements Program, SP #1 – Preliminary Plan Approval F. Public hearing and deliberation on recommendations from the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission. 8:50 16. Request of Franklin Frost, Owner Ryan Olivera, Back of House Properties, Rezone from RS-8 and C-G to RM-2 on 0.308 acres known as 490 Clover Street. Proposed use Mixed Density Residential. Type I District 2 Planning Commission: Future Land Use : Approve w/conditions (6-2) Rezone: Approve w/conditions (6-2) 15:17 17. Request of Brett Nave; Owner Quality Concrete Block Co, Inc. Rezone from E-I to RM-3 (PD) on 7.84 acres known as 940 College Avenue. Proposed use Mixed-Density Residential. Type I District 2 Planning Commission: Rezone: Approval w/conditions: (unanimous) 19:38 18. Request of Scott Haines/ W&A Engineering; Owner Alewine Enterprises, Inc. for Type II Rezone from E-O to RM-3 on 18.57 acres known as 4320 Atlanta Highway. Proposed use Multifamily. Type II District 6 Planning Commission: Rezone: Approve w/conditions (7-1) 26:15 19. Request of Carter Engineering; Owners GTV, LLC & CW2 PWE, LLC & CRE Capital-PWE One, LLC & CRE Capital-PWE Two, LLC & RAC MHC Holdings, LLC for Special Use permit in Agricultural Residential zone on 60.17 acres known as 1465 US 29 HWY N, 1465-A US 29 HWY N, 1200 US 29 HWY N, and 1295 US 29 HWY N. Proposed use Mobile home community, Vacant, Commercial. Type II Special Use District 9 Planning Commission: Rezone: Approve w/conditions (unanimous) 36:00 20. Request of Carter Engineering; Owner Country Corners MHP, LLC for Special Use permit in Agricultural Residential and Commercial-Rural Residential zone on 82.81 acres known as 1495 US 29 HWY N, 1499 US 29 HWY N, and 1525 US 29 HWY N. Proposed use Mobile Home Community. Title II Special Us District 9 Planning Commission: Rezone: Approve w/conditions (unanimous) 37:53 G. Public input on items #21- 30 listed below H. Old business 59:26 1. ADOPT: FY25 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Acceptance Award (Consent Agenda) 1:01:17 21. 228 Fairview St – Request for Exception to Policy/Procedure Statement WS-011: Water and/or Sanitary Sewer Services – JUNE 2, 2026 - REVISED 1:02:28 22. 2026 Continuum Of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application - REVISED 1:08:35 23. Youth Homelessness System Improvement Program Grant Application 1:44:04 24. HUD FY2026 Pathway to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant Acceptance 1:47:05 25. 5339 Program Grants for Transit Fleet Replacement - REVISED 1:50:02 26. FY26 Comprehensive Performance Audit of Emergency Management 1:51:25 27. Athens in Motion 2026 Plan Update - REVISED 2:01:56 28. Arena District Steering Committee Recommendation to Authorize Sale of Kelley Diversified (395 Willow Street) Property 2:06:16 I. New business – Consider under suspension of Rules 2:06:29 29. Nominating Committee Report – Boards, Authorities, and Commissions 2:07:55 30. Amendment to Parking Ordinance – Title only 2:10:44 J. Public input. 2:19:45 K. Receive report from Mayor 2:33:23 L. Receive report from Manager 31. Contract awards for July 2026 2:35:00 M. Receive report from Auditor N. Receive report from Attorney 2:35:20 O. Receive input from Commissioners 2:41:35 P. Adjourn