Brendalyn Bailey

Adopts the county government's overall operating budget for fiscal year 2027.

Official wording22.An Ordinance To Adopt A Budget And Appropriate Sums For The Operation Of The Macon-Bibb County Government For Fiscal Year 2027; To Provide For Repeal Of Conflicting Ordinances

Adopts the FY2027 spending plan for 2025 SPLOST sales-tax money.

Official wording21.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Adopt The Fy 2027 Budget Of 2025 SPLOST Proceeds And Authorize Appropriations

Adopts the FY2027 budgets for the county's federal housing and community-development programs.

Official wording20.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Adopt The Economic And Community Development Department ESG, Home, And CDBG Proposed Budgets For Fiscal Year 2027

Accepts a $59,320 grant for the Sheriff's Office to boost security during FIFA World Cup events.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fifa World Cup Subrecipient Grant, In The Amount Of $59,320.00, Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Provide Assistance To Enhance Security During Fifa Events

Accepts a $119,365 grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit Superior Court.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Judicial Council Of Georgia American Rescue Plan Act Grant For Additional 2026 Funding, In The Amount Of $119,365.00, With No Local Match Required, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Superior Court

Accepts a $50,000 state grant to buy a vehicle for hauling emergency shelter supplies.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency, In The Amount Of $50,000.00, With A $50,000.00 Local Match To Be Met Through The Provision Of In-Kind Services, To Be Used By Macon-Bibb County Ema To Purchase A Vehicle To Transport And Deliver Sheltering Supplies And Equipment

Spends $148,913 on new furniture for the Code Enforcement offices.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Advent Business Interiors, Inc., In The Amount Of $148,913.49, For The Purchase Of Furniture For Code Enforcement Offices, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Public Safety – Public Safety Other – Machinery & Equipment Line Item

Hires Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics for the July 4 fireworks show at Lake Tobesofkee, at $27,500 the first year.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics, LLC, For A Fireworks Show At Lake Tobesofkee On July 4, 2026, In The Amount Of $27,500.00 For The First Year, For A Term Of Up To Five Years, To Be Paid From The Lake Tobesofkee Fund – Professional Services – Promotions/Public Relations Line Item;

Reviews a new alcohol license for A1 Stop and Shop on Eisenhower Parkway.

Official wording11.A1 Stop and Shop located at 1433 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite R, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Reviews a new alcohol license for Extra Mile on Emory Highway.

Official wording10.Extra Mile located at 2630 Emory Highway, suite A, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Reviews a new alcohol license for Vida Latin Kitchen on Vineville Avenue.

Official wording9.Vida Latin Kitchen located at 3267 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Reviews a new alcohol license for Texaco Food Mart on Napier Avenue.

Official wording8.Texaco Food Mart located at 2893 Napier Avenue, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Jois Pick and Scratch on Spencer Circle; the county recommends denial, citing operation as a vice mart.

Official wording7.Jois Pick and Scratch located at 3691 Spencer Circle, Macon, GALegal recommends denial. Business self identifies as a food mart. After inspection by Code Enforcement, they are operating as a vice mart.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Appoints David Cole to the county's retirement-plan administrative board.

Official wording5.A Resolution of the Macon-Bibb County Commission appointing David Cole to serve as a member of the Macon-Bibb County Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plan Administrative Board

Approves the written record of the June 2 commission meetings.

Official wording3.Approval of the June 2, 2026 Pre-Commission, Public Hearing and Commission meeting minutes

Votes together on routine items grouped on the consent agenda.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Meets privately with the county attorney to discuss legal matters.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Approves the minutes from the June 2 commission meeting.

Official wording25.Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Authorizes up to $350 million in bonds to help fund the Macon Arena project.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing Macon-Bibb County To Enter Into An Intergovernmental Contract With The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (The “Authority”) And To Take Such Further Actions As Are Necessary For The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $350,000,000 In Aggregate Principal Amount Of Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds (Macon Arena Project), Series 2026, To Take Such Other Actions As May Be Required For The Authority To Issue Its Series 2026 Bonds; To Authorize The Mayor, The County Manager, And Other Officers And Officials Of The County To Take Such Further Actions As Are Necessary To Provide For The Issuance And Delivery Of The Series 2026 Bonds Described Herein; And For Other Purposes.

Meets privately with legal counsel to discuss lawsuits, property deals, and personnel matters.

Official wording23.Executive Session

Hires ShotSpotter for gunshot detection at $524,000 a year for three years.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Shotspotter, Inc. For The Provision Of Gunshot Detection, Location, And Forensic Analysis Services, In The Amount Of $524,000.00 Per Year For A Term Of Three Years, To Be Paid From Public Safety Fund

Pays Tyler Technologies $158,140 for yearly upkeep of the county's resource-planning software.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Tyler Technologies, Inc., In The Amount Of $158,140.00 For Annual New World Enterprise Resource Planning Software Maintenance Fees, Payable From The General Fund – Information Technology – IT – Infrastructure – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Hires Williams Communications to replace county radio equipment for $146,883.87.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Williams Communications, Inc., For The Replacement Of Radio Equipment In The Amount Of $146,883.87, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Public Safety – IT Upgrade – Property Line Item

Buys a vertical storage carousel for $104,882.38 using public safety funds.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Kardex Remstar, LLC For The Purchase Of A Megamat Office Vertical Carousel, In The Amount Of $104,882.38, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Public Safety – Public Safety Other – Property Line Item

Adopts an updated solid waste plan and lifts the pause on building new waste facilities.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve And Adopt An Updated Macon-Bibb County Solid Waste And Materials Management Plan; To End The Temporary Moratorium On The Placement Or Building Of New Solid Waste Handling Facilities; To Amend Section 22-3 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances Restricting The Siting Of Or Expansion Of Solid Waste Handling Facilities In Certain Locations And Requesting The Planning And Zoning Commission To Adopt The Same

Accepts a state grant of up to $2.85 million for the first phase of Taxiway E at the regional airport.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A GDOT Airport Aid Grant, In The Amount Of Up To $2,850,000.00, For The Purpose Of Funding Phase I Of The Taxiway E Project At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, With A Local Match Of Up To $950,000.00 To Be Paid From Previously Appropriated Fy 23/24 CLP Funds

Accepts a state grant of up to $2.8 million to repave and light Runway 5-23 at the airport.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A GDOT Airport Aid Grant, In The Amount Of Up To $2,845,277.03, For The Purpose Of Funding A Portion Of The Runway 5-23 Paving And Lighting Project, With A Local Match Of Up To$948,425.68 To Be Paid From Previously Appropriated Funds

Supports Newtown Macon's bid for state funds to extend the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and add a river crossing.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission In Support Of And Authorizing Newtown Macon, Inc. To Apply For Funds From The Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program For The Expansion Of The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail To Allow For Safe Pedestrian Crossing Over Railroad Property And Connection To A Pedestrian Bridge Over The Ocmulgee River

Moves 2018 SPLOST funds to pay for recreation, courthouse, and road projects.

Official wording10.An Ordinance of the Macon-Bibb County Commission to Authorize Transfers and Appropriations of 2018 SPLOST Funds to Fund Recreation, Courthouse and Road Projects as Provided Herein.

Shifts $313,910 in budget funds to cover purchases for the IT, aviation, solid waste, and grants departments.

Official wording9.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Budget Transfers, In A Total Amount Of $313,910.00, As Provided Herein, To Fund Purchases For The I.T., Aviation, Solid Waste, And Grants Departments

Appoints Kaylee Pruitt to the county's Pedestrian Safety Review Board.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Kaylee Pruitt To The Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board;

Appoints Kaylee Pruitt to the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Kaylee Pruitt To The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority;

Approves the minutes from the May 19 budget presentation.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 FY2027 Budget Presentation

Approves the consent agenda.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Authorizes an interim agreement with Lovejoy Capital to plan a public-private project at Lake Tobesofkee.

Official wording49.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Interim Agreement With Lovejoy Capital Llc For The Preliminary Project Planning And Development, Design, Engineering, Environmental Analysis And Other Provisions Related To A Public Private Partnership Proposal At The Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area

Changes how citations are served in property-condition cases.

Official wording39.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Section 1-6 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances Relating To Service Of Citations Or Accusations In Cases Concerning Conditions Of Real Property

Creates a three-county Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority.

Official wording37.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Create And Activate A Joint Development Authority Of Amongst Macon-Bibb County, Peach County, And Houston County Named The Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording35.Executive Session

Sells a 0.07-acre property to Daniwin Associates for about $565.

Official wording34.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute A Quitclaim Deed In Favor Of Daniwin Associates, Llc, For The Sale Of Real Property Totaling 0.07 Of An Acre, More Or Less, For Its Approximate Fair Market Value Of $565.00;

Closes a right-of-way between Northern Street and Joiner Lane and removes it from the county road map.

Official wording33.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorizing Th E Mayor To Abandon That Certain Portion Of Right-Of-Way Running Between Northern Street And Joiner Lane And Removing Such Path From The Official Road Map Of Macon-Bibb County

Updates the county's employee responsibility policies.

Official wording31.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend And Restate Section 6 Of The Macon-Bibb County Personnel Policies, Entitled “Employee Responsibilities,” To Make Conforming Amendments To Sections 4.01 And 8.01, And To The Financial Policies Of Macon-Bibb County As Specified Herein

Hires Habitat for Humanity to build two homes for $345,767 in housing funds.

Official wording29.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Macon Area Habitat For Humanity, Inc., For The Construction Of Two New Single-Family Homes, In The Amount Of $345,767.00, To Be Paid From Home Funds

Applies for a state grant to reduce unsheltered homelessness in the county.

Official wording28.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The County To Apply For A 2026 Georgia Rehoused Grant With The Georgia Department Of Community Affairs For The Purpose Of Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness In Macon-Bibb County; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Collaborative Memorandum Of Understanding With Partner Organizations

Accepts up to $2,618,518 in FAA funding for the airport Runway 5-23 extension.

Official wording27.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant, In The Amount Of Up To $2,618,518.00, For The Purpose Of Funding A Portion Of The Runway 5-23 Extension Project, With A Local Match Of Up To $137,816.74 To Be Paid From Previously Appropriated Funds

Hires Safebuilt Georgia to run building department administrative services.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Safebuilt Georgia, Llc For Building Department Administrative Services, To Be Paid On A Percent-Of-Fees Basis From The Fire Department Budget, Fire Suppression – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Approves operations-services purchase orders to Paul G. Guest for the District Attorney's office.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve The Issuance Of Purchase Orders In Excess Of $25,000.00 To Paul G. Guest For The Performance Of Operations Services For The District Attorney’s Office For Fy 26, To Be Paid From The District Attorney’s Budget – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Hires Professional Paving Services for $3,248,988 in road paving and resurfacing.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Professional Paving Services, LLC, For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $3,248,988.49, To Be Paid From 2026 LMIG Grant Funds And 2018 SPLOST – Road Work – LMIG – Property Line Item

Spends $194,361 on breathing-apparatus equipment for the Fire Department.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order In The Amount Of $194,361.95 To Fisher Scientific Company, LLC For The Purchase Of SCBA Equipment For The Fire Department, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Public Safety – Fire Upgrade – Property Line Item

Sets a $34 million cap for the Law Enforcement Center expansion and upgrade.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing A Not To Exceed Price Of $34,000,000.00 For The Completion Of The Law Enforcement Center Expansion And Upgrade Project, To Be Paid From The 2025 SPLOST Fund – Public Safety – Sheriff Buildings Line Item

Hires New England Trauma Services for as-needed homeless-encampment cleanup.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With New England Trauma Services LLC For As-Needed Encampment Remediation Services, To Be Paid On A Per-Event Cost Basis From Parks & Beautification Budget, Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item;

Reviews an alcohol license for Legend 35 and Older on Broadway.

Official wording17.Legend 35 and Older located at 2936 Broadway, Macon, GA Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for SSE Gas on Walnut Street.

Official wording16.SSE Gas located at 277 Walnut Street, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Yagesh Food Mart on Riverside Drive.

Official wording15.Yagesh Food Mart located 1257 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Andalusia on Second Street.

Official wording14.Andalusia located at 497 Second Street, Macon, GALegal recommends approved.

Reviews an alcohol license for Rivera's Mexican Restaurant on Hartley Bridge Road.

Official wording13.Rivera's Mexican Restaurant located at 4328 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon, GA Legal recommends approval

Approves a license for Macon Beverage Outlet at 4580 Log Cabin Drive.

Official wording12.Macon Beverage Outlet located at 4580 Log Cabin Drive, Macon, GA 31204Legal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves Macon Beverage Outlet at 3965 Arkwright Road.

Official wording11.Macon Beverage Outlet located at 3965 Arkwright Road, Macon, Ga 31210Legal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves House Cocktails at 368 2nd Street.

Official wording10.House Cocktails located at 368 2nd Street, Macon, Ga 31201Legal recommends approval

Approves AP's Hidden Hideaway at 4274 Broadway.

Official wording9.AP's Hidden Hideaway located at 4274 Broadway, Macon, Ga 31206Legal recommends approval

Approves the HMK Express item at 1105 Gray Hwy.

Official wording8.HMK Express located at 1105 Gray Hwy., Macon, GeorgiaUpdate: Legal recommends approval. All documents have been provided.

Reviews an alcohol license for A1 Stop on Houston Avenue, recommended for denial.

Official wording7.A1 Stop located at 4141 Houston Avenue, Suite A, Macon, GA 31206After review, legal recommends denial of this application for failure to meet the distance requirements from a church and church grounds per MBC 4-122(a). It is within 100 yards (300 ft) of Heritage Methodist Church.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Submits nominees for a seat on the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority Board.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Submitting A Slate Of Nominees For A Seat Held By Ronald Shipman To Serve On The Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority Board

Approves the minutes from the April 21, 2026 special called meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the April 21, 2026 Special Called Meeting

Approves a group of routine agenda items.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Authorizes using eminent domain to clear blighted properties.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Board Of Commissioners Authorizing The Use Of Eminent Domain Powers To Remedy Blight Conditions On Multiple Properties Identified Herein

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording16.Executive Session

Moves $257,167 between budgets for regular department expenses.

Official wording13.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Budget Transfers, In A Total Amount Of $257,167.00, As Provided Herein, To Fund Various Regular Departmental Expenses

Sets aside $150,000 for the Lake Tobesofkee aquatics management contract.

Official wording12.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize An Appropriation, In The Amount Of $150,000.00, From The Lake Tobesofkee Fund – Fund Balance To The Lake Tobesofkee Fund – Contract Labor Line Item, For The Purpose Of Funding The Aquatics Management Contract

Spends $1,271,811 on courthouse network setup.

Official wording28.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter An Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies, LLC, In The Amount Of $1,271,811.62 For Network Configuration Services For Macon-Bibb County Courthouse, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds – Public Safety – It Upgrade – Property Line Item

Extends a fire department uniform contract through June 2027.

Official wording26.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Purchase Agreement With Apparel Authority, Llc, Extending The Agreement Until June 30, 2027, For The Purchase Of Fire Department Uniforms On An As-Ordered Basis, To Be Paid From The Fire Department Budget

Approves $689,399 in annual software fees to Tyler Technologies.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Ratifying The Signing Of An Agreement With Tyler Technologies, Inc., In The Amount Of $689,399.00 For Annual Software As A Service Fees, Payable From The General Fund – Information Technology – IT – Infrastructure – Repairs & Maintenance – Software License & Maintenance Line Item

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Accepts a $175,914 grant for Sheriff's Office vehicles.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation Grant, In The Amount Of $175,914.54, With No Local Match Required, Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Purchase Vehicles For The Animal Control Division And The Traffic Unit

Authorizes accepting a $75,874 Violence Against Women Act grant for the Solicitor-General's office.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Fy2025 Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) Grant Award, In The Amount Of $75,874.00, With Local Match Fund Requirements Having Been Waived For This Grant Cycle, To Be Used By The Office Of The Macon-Bibb Solicitor-General

Authorizes accepting an $84,563 VAWA grant for the District Attorney's Office.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Fy2025 Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) Grant Award, In The Amount Of $84,563.00, With Local Match Fund Requirements Having Been Waived For This Grant Cycle, To Be Used By The To The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office

Authorizes accepting a $65,526 grant for the Adult Felony Drug Court Program.

Official wording4.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A State Of Georgia Accountability Courts Emergency Subgrant Award From The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, In The Amount Of $65,526.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court Program

Approves the minutes from the April 7, 2026 Pre-Commission and Commission meetings.

Official wording27.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With TVS Design, In The Amount Of $1,159,505.00, To Provide Design Services For A Convention Center And Hotel Project; To Appropriate $1,159,505.00 From Interest Earned On American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Fund Such Agreement

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the March 24, 2026 special called meeting.

Official wording12.Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 Special Called Meeting.

Pays a $135,000 settlement to Richie Glover for a 2024 vehicle accident claim.

Official wording37.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation In The Amount Of $135,000.00 From General Fund – Fund Balance To The County Attorney’s Office Budget – Judgments And Losses Line Item For The Purpose Of Paying For The Settlement Of Legal Claims Made By Richie Glover Arising Out Of A 2024 Vehicle Accident, As Specified Herein; To Authorize The Mayor To Execute Any Necessary Settlement Agreements As Needed

Renames Linear Park to Willis B. Sheftall, Sr. Legacy Park in honor of his community service.

Official wording26.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Renaming Linear Park To “Willis B. Sheftall, Sr. Legacy Park” In Honor Of Willis Braswell Sheftall, Sr. In Recognition Of His Many Years Of Service And Leadership To The Macon-Bibb Community

Moves $168,000 within the Airport Fund to pay for roof repairs on two hangars.

Official wording24.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Airport Fund, In The Amount Of $168,000.00, From The Fuel And Lubricants Line Item To The Building And Building Improvements Line Item For The Purpose Of Funding Roof Repairs To The World War II Hangar And Embraer Building

Accepts $1 million from the state to extend the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail into Rose Hill Cemetery.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of 2024-2025 Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Funds In The Amount Of $1,000,000.00, With The Required Local Match To Be Paid By Newtown Macon, Inc., For The Expansion Of The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Into Rose Hill Cemetery

Accepts a $489,850 state grant for the sheriff's office to fund bomb squad equipment and training.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2025 State Homeland Security Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency In The Amount Of $489,850.00, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Fund Explosive Ordinance Disposal (“EOD”) Equipment And Training

Accepts a $41,700 state grant so the fire department can buy search-and-rescue equipment.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2025 State Homeland Security Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency In The Amount Of $41,700.00, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department To Purchase Specialized Search And Rescue Equipment And Safety Training

Accepts a $7,550 state grant so the fire department can buy hazmat suits and rescue gear.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2025 State Homeland Security Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency, In The Amount Of $7,550.00, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department To Purchase Hazmat Suits And Rescue Equipment

Sets a $1.24 million cap for Phase I of the Law Enforcement Center expansion, paid from SPLOST funds.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) Of $1,244,030.00 For Phase I Of The Law Enforcement Center Expansion And Upgrade Project, To Be Paid From 2018 And 2025 SPLOST Funds Appropriated To Such Purpose; Transferring 2018 Splost Funds To The Public Safety – Sheriffs Buildings Line Item For Partial Funding Of The Expansion And Upgrade Project;

Appropriates nearly $10 million from 2018 SPLOST funds for county projects.

Official wording15.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize An Appropriation, In The Amount Of $9,996,848.00, From 2018 SPLOST Revenues To Fund The Projects Described Herein;

Spends $149,982 on new playground equipment at Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center.

Official wording35.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Kompan, Inc., In The Amount Of $149,982.60, For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment At The Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center Playground, To Be Paid From The Splost 2018 Fund – Recreation – Other (N Macon, Seniors) Property Line Item

Adds $218,249 to the Walnut Street roadwork contract with Buxton Construction and sets aside $429,978 more.

Official wording13.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Approve A Change Order To The Independent Contract Agreement With Buxton Construction, LLC For The Construction Or Roadway And Parking Improvements On Walnut Street, In The Amount Of $218,249.11; To Authorize An Appropriation, In The Amount Of $429,978.74 From 2018 SPLOST - Road Work - Other To Provide Funding For Additional Work Anticipated For Completion Of The Phase I Improvements Along Walnut Street

Spends $394,167 on sidewalk analysis consulting with CityLogix, funded by 2018 SPLOST road money.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Streetscan Usa, Inc, D/B/A Citylogix, For Sidewalk Analysis Consulting Services, In The Amount Of $394,167.00, To Be Paid From The 2018 SPLOST – Road Work, Other - Property Line Item

Extends a $45,000 contract with Root Analytics for violence prevention work through June 2026.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement With Root Analytics LLC, In The Amount Of $45,000.00, Extending The Agreement Until June 30, 2026, Payable From The Macon Violence Prevention Fund – Contract Labor Contractual Services Line Item

Spends $1.26 million with Bryx, Inc. to upgrade fire station alert systems.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Bryx, Inc., In The Amount Of $1,256,750.00, To Upgrade The Fire Station Alert Systems, To Be Paid From The Splost 2018 Fund – Public Safety – Fire Upgrades Line Item;

Spends $114,584 on an automated parking system at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Parking Boxx Corp. For The Installation And Use Of An Automated Parking System For The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, In The Amount Of $114,584.00, To Be Paid From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Small Equipment & Improvements – General Line Item

Hires Benton Roofing for $1.64 million to replace two hangar roofs at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Benton Roofing, Inc. For The Replacement Of The Roofs Of WWII Hangar B And The Embraer Hangar At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, In The Amount Of $1,639,982.00, To Be Paid From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Building & Building Improvements Line Item;

Appoints Ronald Smith to the Region 5 Emergency Medical Services Council.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Ronald Smith To Serve As A Member On The Region 5 Emergency Medical Services Council

Appoints Joveta Turner as the county's Chief Human Resources Officer.

Official wording3.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Appoint Joveta Turner As Chief Human Resources Officer

Considers denying an alcohol license for 478 Lounge LLC, owned by Lanita Hunt.

Official wording60.Final Recommendation on Committee of the Whole's Alcohol License Denial Recommendation for Lanita Hunt, Owner of 478 Lounge LLC.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Considers refunding 2023 and 2024 property taxes to Flora Mae Ivey.

Official wording58.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Considering A Request For Refund Of 2023 And 2024 Ad Valorem Taxes To Flora Mae Ivey Pursuant To O.C.G.A. § 48-5-380

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording56.Executive Session

Makes the Macon Mall courthouse annex and the Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center permanent satellite courthouses.

Official wording54.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Section 2-12 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances To Designate The Macon-Bibb County Courthouse Annex At The Macon Mall And The Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center As Permanent Satellite Courthouses Of The Macon-Bibb County Courthouse;

Designates Code Enforcement as a public safety department of county government.

Official wording52.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Designating The Code Enforcement Department As A Public Safety Department Of The Macon-Bibb County Government For All Intents And Purposes;

Accepts and installs a commemorative bench honoring America's 250th anniversary.

Official wording50.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance And Installation Of A Commemorative Bench In Honor Of America’s 250th Anniversary;

Accepts a $400,000 federal grant to update the Vision Zero traffic safety plan, with $100,000 in local match.

Official wording48.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Accept Federal Highway Administration FY 2023 Safe Streets And Roads For All (SS4A) Planning And Demonstration Grant Funds In The Amount Of $400,000.00 To Fund The Development Of An Updated Vision Zero Action Plan; Appropriating Up To $100,000.00 From Sponsored Programs Funds, To Be Used As The Required Local Match Funds;

Caps Bibb County Courthouse renovation spending at $14 million and declares the project substantially complete.

Official wording33.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing A Not To Exceed Price Of $14,000,000.00 For The Completion Of Renovations To The Bibb County Courthouse, To Be Paid From The 2018 SPLOST Fund – Judicial - Courthouse – Property Line Item And Declaring The Courthouse Project To Be Substantially Complete For Purposes Of Allocating 2018 SPLOST Funds

Sets aside $35,000 for the commission to buy DocAccess software.

Official wording32.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Amount Of $35,000.00, To The Board Of Commissioners – Repairs & Maintenance Software Line Item For The Purchase Of DocAccess Software;

Sets aside $31.5 million in 2025 SPLOST funds for the jail, arena, public safety, recreation, IT, and debt service.

Official wording30.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Appropriations, In The Amount Of $31,500,000.00, From 2025 SPLOST Funds To The Jail Expansion And Upgrade Project, The Arena Project, Public Safety Projects, Cultural And Recreation Projects, I.T. Projects, And Debt Service

Authorizes transfers and spending from 2018 SPLOST sales-tax revenues and the interest earned on them.

Official wording29.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Transfers And Appropriations From 2018 SPLOST Revenues And The Interest Earned Thereon As Provided For Herein;

Joins the national "Six Remnant Defendants" opioid settlement to claim Macon-Bibb's share.

Official wording27.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Agreeing To Participate In The National “Six Remnant Defendants” Opioid Settlement

Designates a future public road near I-16 and Joe Tamplin Boulevard and approves a plan to buy land for it.

Official wording26.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Designating And Approving A Public Roadway At Or Near Interstate 16 And Joe Tamplin Boulevard; Approving A Roadway Plan For Purposes Of Future Property Acquisition; Authorizing Coordination With The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority;

Leases 17,107 sq. ft. of Terminal Station office space from Macon Transit Authority for $219,311 a year.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement With The Macon Transit Authority For The Lease Of 17,107 Square Feet Of Office Space In The Terminal Station At An Annual Rate Of $219,311.76, To Be Paid From The Information Technology, Rentals – Land & Building Line Item;

Contracts Eds Holdco and Acuity International as on-call emergency shelter operators, paid per use.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute Independent Contractor Agreements With Eds Holdco, LLC And Acuity International, LLC, For As-Needed Emergency Shelter Operations Services, To Be Paid On A Unit-Cost Basis From The Emergency Management Budget – Contractual Services Line Item

Spends $221,764 with Williams Communications for radio equipment support and security updates.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Williams Communications, Inc., For Technical Support, Maintenance, And Security Update Management Of Radio Equipment In The Amount Of $221,764.89, To Be Paid From The I.T. Budget – Communications – Repairs & Maintenance – Software License & Maintenance Line Item

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Hires NFP Corporate Services for $216,000 a year to handle employee benefits brokerage and ACA reporting.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With NFP Corporate Services (SE), Inc., In An Annual Amount Of $216,000.00 Plus $7.50 Per 1095-C Processed, To Provide Employee Benefits Insurance Brokerage And Consulting And ACA Management Services, To Be Paid From The Group Insurance Fund – Self Funded – Insurance-Professional Services Line Item;

Lets the American Red Cross use county recreation facilities as shelters during disasters.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Facilities Use Agreement With The American Red Cross To Provide For Usage Of Certain Recreation Facilities As Shelters During A Disaster;

Spends $112,418 with MECO of Atlanta on fuel handling equipment for the county fueling station.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With MECO Of Atlanta, Incorporated, For The Purchase Of Fuel Handling And Management Equipment For The Macon-Bibb County Fueling Station, In The Amount Of $112,418.80, To Be Paid From The Vehicle Maintenance Budget – Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Machinery & Equipment Line Item;

Hires Professional Paving Services for $1.23 million in asphalt paving and resurfacing, paid from 2025 SPLOST.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Professional Paving Services, LLC For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,231,636.36, To Be Paid From The 2025 SPLOST Fund - Roads – Property Line Item

Spends $105,720 with Cana Communications to upgrade security at the Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Cana Communications, In The Amount Of $105,720.00, To Upgrade The Security Systems At The Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Judicial – Courthouse – Property Line Item

Considers an alcohol license for Pio Nono Food and Fuel (Marathon) on Pio Nono Avenue; legal recommends approval.

Official wording16.Pio Nono Food and Fuel LLC d.b.a. Marathon located at 3701 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, Ga 31206Legal recommends approval

Considers an alcohol license for JReids on Cotton Avenue; legal recommends approval.

Official wording15.JReids located at 317 Cotton Avenue, Suite A, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval

Considers an alcohol license for Walthall on Riverside Drive; legal recommends approval.

Official wording14.Walthall located at 3720 Riverside Drive, Macon, Ga 31210Legal recommends approval

Considers an alcohol license for BP Mart on Bloomfield Road; legal recommends approval.

Official wording13.BP Mart located at 3843 Bloomfield Road, Macon, Ga 31206Legal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for Shurling Pit Stop on Shurling Drive; legal recommends approval.

Official wording12.Shurling Pit Stop located at 1904 Shurling Drive, Macon, GA 31211Legal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for Houston Food Mart on Houston Road; legal recommends approval.

Official wording11.Houston Food Mart located at 5642 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216Legal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for Gangnam Grill on Mulberry Street Lane; legal recommends approval.

Official wording10.Gangnam Grill located at 575 Mulberry Street Lane, Macon, GA Legal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for BP Food Mart on Houston Road; legal recommends approval.

Official wording9.BP Food Mart located at 5594 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216Legal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for Theatre Macon on Cherry Street; legal recommends approval.

Official wording8.Theatre Macon located at 442 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval

Considers an alcohol license for Family Corner on Sardis Church Road; legal recommends approval.

Official wording7.Family Corner located at 4933 Sardis Church Road, Macon, GA 31216Legal recommends approval

Considers an alcohol license for Shuster's Candy and Creamery on Poplar Street; legal recommends approval.

Official wording6.Shuster's Candy and Creamery is located at 616 Poplar Street, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval.

Considers denying a food-mart license for Broadway Mini Mart on Broadway after inspections flagged it as a vice mart.

Official wording5.Broadway Mini Mart located at 4205 Broadway, Macon, GA 31206After review, legal recommends denial. Code Enforcement performed three separate inspections of the facility and found it to be a vice mart, not having sufficient fresh food to be qualified as a food mart, at two of the three inspections.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves the notes from the February 17 Pre-Commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026 Pre-Commission meeting

Considers denying an alcohol license for 478 Lounge LLC, owned by Lanita Hunt.

Official wording95.Final Recommendation on Committee of the Whole's Alcohol License Denial Recommendation for Lanita Hunt, Owner of 478 Lounge LLC.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the notes from the February 17 Regular Commission meeting.

Official wording7.Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026 Regular Commission meeting

Considers denying an alcohol license for 478 Lounge LLC, owned by Lanita Hunt.

Official wording14.Final Recommendation on Committee of the Whole's Alcohol License Denial Recommendation for Lanita Hunt, Owner of 478 Lounge LLC.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Sets aside $22,000 for Probate Court contract labor.

Official wording11.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Total Amount Of $22,000.00, To The Probate Court – Contract Labor Contractual Services Line Item

Adds $2.18 million with Sheridan Construction for more Macon City Auditorium renovations and sets aside $2.75 million from SPLOST interest.

Official wording10.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Construction Manager At-Risk Agreement With Chris R. Sheridan & Co., D/B/A Sheridan Construction, For Additional Renovations To The Macon City Auditorium In The Amount Of $2,181,395.00; To Authorize An Appropriation In The Amount Of $2,750,000.00 From 2018 SPLOST Interest To 2018 SPLOST – Auditorium – Property To Provide Funding For The Improvements Provided For Herein

Adds $60,000 to the A1 Monitoring contract for Macon Violence Prevention work.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $60,000.00, To The Purchase Order For A1 Monitoring LLC, To Be Paid From The Sponsored Programs – Macon Violence Prevention – Contract Labor Contractual Services Line Item

Spends $102,631 with Signature Tennis Courts to repair pickleball courts at the Tattnall Pickleball Center.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Signature Tennis Courts Inc., In The Amount Of $102,631.00, For The Resurfacing And Repair Of Pickleball Courts At Tattnall Pickleball Center, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – JDS Tennis – Property Line Item

Appoints a new Chief Information Officer for Macon-Bibb County.

Official wording5.An Ordinance of the Macon-Bibb County Commission to Authorize the Appointment of the Chief Information Officer of Macon-Bibb County

Approves the notes from the February 3 Pre-Commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2026 Pre-Commission meeting

Considers denying an alcohol license for 478 Lounge LLC, owned by Lanita Hunt.

Official wording18.Final Recommendation on Committee of the Whole's Alcohol License Denial Recommendation for Lanita Hunt, Owner of 478 Lounge LLC.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to table.

Bundles routine items A through F into one consent-agenda vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda - Items A - F

Approves the written record of what happened at the last commission meeting.

Official wording6.Approval of Minutes

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording26.Executive Session

Accepts $270,811 in federal and state grants for a drainage study and electrical work at Macon Downtown Airport.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of Federal And GDOT Grant Funds, In A Total Amount Of $270,811.32, With A Local Match In The Amount Of $13,548.68 To Be Paid From The Airport Fund, For A Drainage Study And Airfield Electrical Work At The Macon Downtown Airport

Approves adding a mural by Gwendolyn M. Payton to Rosa Parks Square, funded by the Friends of Rosa Parks Square.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Accepting The Recommendation Of The Friends Of Rosa Parks Square Board To Modify The Design Of Rosa Parks Square To Include A Mural Showcasing The Work Of Artist Gwendolyn M. Payton, With Costs Associated With The Mural To Be Paid With Funds To Be Raised By The Friends Of Rosa Parks Square

Adopts updated versions of the International Fire Code and Life Safety Code.

Official wording21.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Sections 10-2 And 10-3 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances To Adopt Updated Versions Of The International Fire Code And Life Safety Code, As Provided By Georgia Law

Renews $427,116 annual server and storage support with CDW G Computers.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order For The Annual Renewal Of Server And Infrastructure Storage Support From CDW G Computers In The Amount Of $427,116.60, Payable From The I.T. Department Budget

Renews aerial mapping services with EagleView at up to $137,600 a year for six years.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Renewal Agreement With Pictometry International Corp., D/B/A Eagleview, In An Amount Not To Exceed $137,600.00 Per Year For A Term Of Six Years For Orthogonal And Oblique Aerial Flyover Mapping And Image Analysis, To Be Paid From The General Fund – Information – Technology – It – Gis – Computer Software Line Item; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Buys $171,806 in computers and hardware from Dell for public-safety use, paid from 2018 SPLOST.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order For Computers And Hardware Equipment From Dell Marketing, Lp In The Amount Of $171,806.50, Payable From The Splost 2018 Fund – Public Safety – Public Safety Other – Machinery & Equipment Line Item; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Updates the FY2026 budget mid-year to recognize $4.99 million more in revenue and shift $557,902 between departments.

Official wording14.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Make A Mid-Year Budget Adjustment; To Amend The Fy 2026 Budget By Amending Revenue Lines In The Amount Of $4,986,021.00 To Recognize The Increased Revenue Received To Date; To Authorize Interdepartmental Transfers In The Amount Of $557,902.00; To Appropriate Such Funds To Various Expense Line Items In A Total Amount Of $5,543,923.00 As Provided Herein

Sets aside $546,059 for sidewalk improvements along Cotton Avenue.

Official wording12.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $546,059.00 For Sidewalk Improvements Along Cotton Avenue

Sets aside $195,652 in 2018 SPLOST funds to finish various Parks and Recreation projects.

Official wording11.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize An Appropriation, In The Amount Of $195,652.00, From 2018 SPLOST Fund To Fund The Completion Of Various Parks And Recreations Department Projects

Considers an alcohol license for Capitol Theatre Operations on 2nd Street; legal recommends approval.

Official wording9.Capitol Theatre Operations located at 382 2nd Street, Macon, GALegal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for Quick Fuel 2025 (A1 Stop) on Wesleyan Drive; legal recommends approval.

Official wording8.Quick Fuel 2025 d.b.a A1 Stop located at 1193 Wesleyan Drive Suite A, Macon, GALegal recommends approval.

Considers denying a food-mart license for New Start Food Mart (Kitchen Pride) on Columbus Road after inspectors flagged vice-mart operations.

Official wording7.New Start Food Mart D.B.A. Kitchen Pride located at 3101 Columbus Road, Macon, GAAfter review, legal recommends denial of this application based on a recent inspection by Code Enforcement where the business was found to be operating as a Vice Mart. In addition, they were ticketed on January 28, 2026 for selling without a license.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Approves the notes from the January 20 Pre-Commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 Pre-Commission Meeting

Bundles routine items A through K into one consent-agenda vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda - ITEMS A - K

Approves the notes from the January 20 Regular Commission meeting.

Official wording23.Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 Regular Commission meeting

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Accepts a donation of 0.088 acres along Allen Road from Charles Bryant Skipper III.

Official wording31.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Accept The Donation Of 0.088 Acre, More Or Less, Of Real Property Lying Adjacent To Allen Road From Charles Bryant Skipper, III;

Clarifies which county offices can enforce county code within Macon-Bibb's jurisdiction.

Official wording29.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Sections 1-6 And 12-246 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances To Clarify The Jurisdiction Of Macon-Bibb County And Other Appropriate Offices To Enforce The Provisions Thereof

Asks state legislators to double the historic property tax credit cap from $30M to $60M per year.

Official wording27.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Requesting That The Local Legislative Delegation Introduce Or Support Legislation To Expand The State Income Tax Credit Program For Rehabilitated Historic Property From A Maximum Of $30 Million In Aggregate Per Year To $60 Million Per Year For Certified Structures Other Than Historic Homes

Accepts a $15,950 state grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit Family Treatment Court, with $5,317 in in-kind match.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy 2022 Office Of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Family Treatment Court Competitive Grant From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, In The Amount Of $15,950.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $5,317.00 Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Family Treatment Court;

Accepts a $31,128 state highway-safety grant to help fund the sheriff's H.E.A.T. traffic enforcement unit.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A FY2026 H.E.A.T. Grant From The Governor’s Office Of Highway Safety, In The Amount Of $31,128.46, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Provide Partial Funding Of Salaries And Operating Expenditures For The H.E.A.T Unit;

Accepts a $3,259 state intern-program grant for the County Attorney's Office, with a $6,600 local match.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A 2026 Georgia County Internship Program ("GCIP”) Grant From The ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation, In The Amount Of $3,259.50, With A Local Match Of $6,600.00 To Be Paid From The County Attorney’s Office Budget, For The Macon-Bibb County Attorney’s Office Intern Program;

Accepts $93,350 in federal VOCA victim-witness funding for the District Attorney's Office.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Victim Witness Assistance Program (“VWAP”) Grant For Federal Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $93,350.00, With No Local Match Required, To The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office;

Accepts $41,514 in federal VOCA victim-witness funding for the Bibb County Solicitor General's Office.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Victim Witness Assistance Program (“VWAP”) Grant For Federal Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $41,514.00, With No Local Match Required, To The Bibb County Solicitor General’s Office;

Accepts $86,109 in federal VOCA crime-victim funding for the District Attorney's Office.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Continuation Award Allocation For Federal Fiscal Year 2026, In A Total Amount Of $86,109.00, With Local Match Fund Requirements Having Been Waived For This Grant Cycle, To The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office;

Accepts $78,980 in federal VOCA crime-victim funding for the Bibb County Solicitor General's Office.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Continuation Award Allocation For Federal Fiscal Year 2026, In A Total Amount Of $78,980.00, With Local Match Fund Requirements Having Been Waived For This Grant Cycle, To The Bibb County Solicitor General’s Office;

Spends $82,050 with LLF Landscape Architecture on design and project management, paid from 2025 SPLOST roads funds.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With LLF Landscape Architecture In The Amount Of $82,050.00, For The Provision Of Project Management And Landscape Architectural Design Services, Payable From 2025 SPLOST Funds - Roads

Hires Stafford Builders for $557,260 to renovate Code Enforcement offices at City Hall.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc. For The Renovation Of Code Enforcement Offices At City Hall, In The Amount Of $557,260.00, To Be Paid From Public Safety And Capital Improvement Funds;

Hires Hull Property Group for $160,556 to manage facility repairs at 3661 Eisenhower Parkway.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With Hull Property Group, Llc., For Facility Repair Project Management Services At 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, In The Amount Of $160,556.96, To Be Paid From Facilities Maintenance Account No. 100.1565.1022.531200.009

Hires McLeroy, Inc. for $228,528 in paving work at Central City Park, paid from 2018 SPLOST.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Mcleroy, Inc., For Asphalt Resurfacing & Parking Paving Services, In The Amount Of $228,528.56, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds, Recreation, Central City Park - Property;

Sets candidate fees for the March 17 special election to fill Seth Clark's District 5 commission seat.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Set The Qualifying Fees For The Special Election To Fill The Unexpired Term Of Seth Clark Representing District 5 On The Macon-Bibb County Commission; To Order The Board Of Elections To Issue A Call For Election And Schedule The Same For March 17, 2026;

Sets the filing fees candidates must pay to run for county office in the 2026 elections.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Establishing And Fixing The Qualifying Fees For Each Elected County Office To Be Filled In The Upcoming 2026 Macon-Bibb County Elections; Requesting The Publication Of Said Qualifying Fees By The Macon-Bibb County Board Of Elections In The Legal Organ Of Record For Macon-Bibb County;

Considers an alcohol license for Bearfoot Tavern on 2nd Street; legal recommends approval.

Official wording9.Bearfoot Tavern located at 468 2nd Street, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for Macon Drinks on First Street; legal recommends approval.

Official wording8.Macon Drinks located at 470 First Street, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval.

Considers an alcohol license for Texaco Food Mart on Eisenhower Parkway; legal recommends approval.

Official wording7.Texaco Food Mart located at 1212 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GA 31206Legal recommends approval.

Appoints Louis Frank Tompkins to the Fire Civil Service Board.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Louis Frank Tompkins To The Macon-Bibb County Fire Civil Service Board;

Approves the notes from the January 6 Pre-Commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the January 6, 2026 Pre-Commission meeting

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Authorizes a $1,343,553.99 contract for roadway and parking improvements on Walnut Street.

Official wording11.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Independent Contract Agreement With Buxton Construction, LLC For The Construction Of Roadway And Parking Improvements On Walnut Street, In The Amount Of $1,343,553.99; To Authorize An Appropriation, In The Amount Of $1,343,553.99 From 2018 SPLOST Interest To The 2018 Splost Fund – Roads - Other Line Item To Provide Funding For The Improvements Provided For Herein; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Supports the Affordable Housing Fund's application for state funding to build ten affordable homes in the Houston Avenue Corridor.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission In Support Of The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund’s Application For Commmunity Home Investment Program Funding From The Department Of Community Affairs For The Construction Of Ten Affordable Housing Units In The Houston Avenue Corridor Of South Macon;

Reappoints Melinda Robinson-Moffett to the Macon Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Melinda Robinson-Moffett To Serve On The Macon Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners;

Reappoints Robert Redmond to the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Robert Redmond To The Macon-Bibb County Planning And Zoning Commission;

Approves the minutes from the December 16, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting.

Official wording6.Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording7.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the December 16, 2025 regular commission meeting.

Official wording6.Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording25.Executive Session

Hires Pleasant Hill Landing for $1.4 million to build housing on Madison Street.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Pleasant Hill Landing, Lp, For The Construction Of A Multi­Family Housing Development At 151 Madison Street, In The Amount Of $1,400,000.00, To Be Paid From 2025 Home Funds And Community Development Block Grant Funds

Authorizes a $205,008 grant to Family Advancement Ministries for homeless prevention.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Family Advancement Ministries, Inc., Granting Home Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan Funding, In The Amount Of $205,008.00, To Implement A Homeless Prevention Program

Authorizes a $150,000 grant to the Economic Opportunity Council for homeless prevention.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., Granting Home Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan Funding, In The Amount Of $150,000.00, To Implement A Homeless Prevention Program

Accepts an $87,205 federal grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit Superior Court.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Judicial Council Of Georgia American Rescue Plan Act Grant For Calendar Year 2026, In The Amount Of $87,205.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Superior Court

Accepts a $40,635 grant for Sheriff's patrol deputy equipment.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation Grant, In The Amount Of $40,635.00, With No Local Match Required,Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Purchase Equipment For Patrol Deputies;

Hires an engineering firm for $82,895 to design Third Street sidewalk improvements.

Official wording34.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Hodges, Harbin, Newberry & Tribble, Inc., In The Amount Of $82,895.00, For The Provision Of Engineering Design Services For Sidewalk Improvements Along Third Street Between Walnut Street And Plum Street, Payable From 2025 SPLOST Funds, Roadwork, Other - Property

Accepts a $211,425 grant for a pedestrian-safety education program.

Official wording30.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2026 Grant From The Governor’s Office Of Highway Safety, In The Amount Of $211,425.74, With No Local Match, To Be Used By The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office To Implement The Pedestrian Awareness And Understanding Safety Education (“P.A.U.S.E.”) Program

Hires Warren Associates to manage the Law Enforcement Center expansion.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Construction Manager-At-Risk Agreement With Warren Associates, Inc. For The Expansion And Upgrade Of The Law Enforcement Center, Subject To Further Approval Upon Finalization Of Cost Of Construction, For A Pre-Construction Cost Of $17,500.00 And Construction Management Fee Of 1.74% Of The Cost Of Construction, To Be Paid From SPLOST 2025 Fund – Public Safety – Sheriff Buildings Line Item;

Hires Payscale, Inc. for $56,499 in human-resources consulting.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Payscale, Inc., In The Amount Of $56,499.00, For The Provision of Human Resources Consulting Services, Payable from the General Fund – Human Resources – Repairs & Maint – Software License & Maint Line Item

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves a $16,000 change order for contract attorney services for the District Attorney.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $16,000.00, To The Purchase Order For Smith Law And Consulting Group, To Provide Contract Attorney Consulting Services For The Next Three Months, To Be Paid From The General Fund – District Attorney – Contract Labor - Contractual Services Line Item

Hires BTBB, Inc. to design the Bibb County Courthouse renovation.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With BTBB, Inc. For The Provision Of Architectural Services For The Renovation Of The Bibb County Courthouse, In The Amount Of 6% Of The Cost Of Construction, To Be Determined At A Later Date, Plus $12,000.00 For Digital Mapping Services, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Judicial – Courthouse – Property Line Item

Hires Warren Associates to manage the Bibb County Courthouse renovation.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Construction Manager-At-Risk Agreement With Warren Associates, Inc. For The Renovation Of The Bibb County Courthouse, Subject To Further Approval Upon Finalization Of Cost Of Construction, For A Pre-Construction Cost Of $7,500.00 And Construction Management Fee Of 2.45% Of The Cost Of Construction, To Be Paid From The Splost 2018 Fund – Judicial – Courthouse

Approves an agreement to renovate Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center Courtroom #3 for $202,075.

Official wording33.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc., For The Renovation Of Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center Courtroom #3, In The Amount Of $202,075.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Judicial - Juvenile Justice – Property Line Item And The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Judicial - Courthouse – Property Line Item

Approves $82,934 in new funding and a $139,750 contract for Ocmulgee Heritage Trail engineering.

Official wording9.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation, In The Amount Of $82,934.00 From General Fund - Fund Balance To The GDOT - Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Grant Fund Line Item, To Provide Funding For Additional Engineering Services For The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Project; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Change Order With Cranston Engineering Group. P.C., For Additional Engineering Services, In The Amount Of $139,750.00

Approves transferring $62,252,626 from various funds in the FY26 budget to cover outstanding purchase orders.

Official wording8.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation For The Transfer Of $62,252,626.00 From The Fund Balances Of Multiple Funds In The Fy26 Budget To Account For Outstanding Purchase Orders

Amends the FY2025 General Fund Budget to $242,375,011 for revenues and expenditures.

Official wording7.An Ordinance Of The Macon Bibb County Commission To Amend The Fy2025 General Fund Budget To $242,375,011 In Total Revenues And $242,375,011 In Total Expenditures And Other Year End Adjustments

Authorizes $29,254,596 from 2025 SPLOST funds for jail, arena, recreation, and economic development projects.

Official wording6.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Appropriations, In The Amount Of $29,254,596.00, From 2025 SPLOST Bond Funds To The Jail Expansion And Upgrade Project, The Arena Project, Recreation Projects, And The Industrial Authority And Urban Development Authority

Approves $50,000 for audible pedestrian signal devices.

Official wording5.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $50,000.00 From From Sponsored Programs Line Item 250.0368 – Public Safety Funds To Be Used For The Purchase And Installation Of Audible Pedestrian Signal Devices

Approves the minutes from the December 2, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2025 Pre-commission meeting

Hires Warren Associates to manage the Law Enforcement Center expansion.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Construction Manager-At-Risk Agreement With Warren Associates, Inc. For The Expansion And Upgrade Of The Law Enforcement Center, Subject To Further Approval Upon Finalization Of Cost Of Construction, For A Pre-Construction Cost Of $17,500.00 And Construction Management Fee Of 1.74% Of The Cost Of Construction, To Be Paid From SPLOST 2025 Fund – Public Safety – Sheriff Buildings Line Item;

Approves all routine agenda items at once.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting.

Official wording14.Approval of the minutes from the December 2, 2025 Regular Commission meeting

Approves the meeting minutes.

Official wording6.Approval of Minutes

Denies an alcohol license for Toms Food Mart on Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording13.Final Recommendation on Alcohol License Denial for Toms Food Mart located at 811 Pio Nono Ave., Macon, Georgia

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Spends $208,530 on firefighter protective gear.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Purchase Agreement With North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (“NAFECO”), In The Amount Of $208,530.00, For The Purchase Of V-Force Fire Protective Gear, To Be Paid From SPLOST 2018 Fund, Public Safety, Fire Upgrade, Property Line Item;

Sets aside $500,000 for county-wide phone expenses.

Official wording12.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Amount Of $500,000.00, For County-Wide Telephone Expenses;

Amends the county's pension plans to add a new death benefit and change how some judges' pensions are calculated.

Official wording9.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Appendices I, II, And III Of The Macon-Bibb County Charter, Relating To The Macon-Bibb County Pension Plan, The Macon-Bibb County Pensions And Retirement System, Division A, And Macon Fire And Police Employees Retirement System, For The Purpose Of Adding A New Death Benefit For Active Employees In All Three Plans, And For Revising The Manner Of Calculation For Pension Benefits Payable To Retired Superior Court Judges In The Macon-Bibb County Pension Plan

Submits nominees for a seat on the county Hospital Authority Board.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Submitting A Slate Of Nominees For A Seat Held By John Houser To Serve On The Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority Board

Reappoints Dr. Y. Monique Davis-Smith to the River Edge Behavioral Health board.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Dr. Y. Monique Davis-Smith To The Board Of Directors Of River Edge Behavioral Health

Gives a one-time 3% cost-of-living raise to county retirees.

Official wording19.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Provide A One-Time Cost Of Living Adjustment Of Three Percent Of Current Benefits, Effective January 1, 2026, For All Retirees And Beneficiaries Of The Macon-Bibb County Pension Plan; The Macon-Bibb County Pensions And Retirement System, Division A; And The Macon Fire And Police Employees Retirement System Who Would Otherwise Be Entitled To A Benefits Adjustment Of One And One half Percent On That Date, And In Lieu Thereof;

Denies an alcohol license for Toms Food Mart on Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording5.Final Recommendation on Alcohol License Denial for Toms Food Mart located at 811 Pio Nono Ave., Macon, Georgia

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Denies an alcohol license for Tienda Bernabe on Mercer University Drive.

Official wording4.Final Recommendation on Alcohol License Denial for Tienda Bernabe located at 4221 Mercer University Drive, Suite 3, Macon, Georgia

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Spends $2,782,934 on a county emergency alert siren system.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Purchase And Maintenance Agreement With Federal Signal Corporation For The Purchase, Installation, And Maintenance Of An Emergency Alert Siren System, In The Amount Of $2,782,934.67, Payable From The 2025 SPLOST Funds – Public Safety – Other Line Item;

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting.

Official wording20.Approval of minutes from the November 4 2025 Commission Meeting

Names part of Third Street downtown in honor of Joshua "Josh" Rogers.

Official wording18.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Dedicate That Portion Of Third Street Running Between Poplar Street And Cherry Street In Honor Of Joshua “Josh” Rogers In Recognition Of His Significant Leadership And Service To The Macon-Bibb Community; Appropriation Of An Amount Not To Exceed $500.00 From The General Fund – Fund Balance To The Facilities Management Department For The Purchase Of Materials And Signage

Approves $50,000 for Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia to provide programs for crime victims.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $50,000.00 From Interest Earned On American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Family Counseling Center Of Central Georgia, Inc. For The Provision Of Counseling And Therapeutic Programs For Victims Of Crime;

Hires Middle Georgia Outdoor Lighting for $628,600 to install lights at Carolyn Crayton Park.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Middle Georgia Outdoor Lighting, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Lighting Equipment At Carolyn Crayton Park, In The Amount Of $628,600.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds

Authorizes a $29,150 agreement with Signal Aviation Consulting for air service consulting and data services.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Signal Aviation Consulting, In The Amount Of $29,150.00, For The Provision Of Air Service Consulting And Data Services, Payable From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Prof Services - Other Line Item

Approves a $29,556 change order for airport furniture.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Change Order To The Agreement With Advent Business Interiors, Inc., In The Amount Of $29,556.88, For The Purchase Of Furniture For The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, To Be Paid From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Repairs & Maint – Buildings Line Item

Authorizes an agreement with Barton Malow Builders for a new arena and pays $675,000 for pre-construction services.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Construction Manager-At-Risk Agreement With Barton Malow Builders LLC For The Construction Of A New Arena, Subject To Further Approval Upon Finalization Of Cost Of Construction; Authorizing The Payment Of Up To $675,000.00, From The 2025 SPLOST Fund, To Barton Malow Builders LLC For Pre-Construction Services

Approves Quick Zip located at 3518 Jeffersonville Road.

Official wording8.Quick Zip located at 3518 Jeffersonville Road 31217Legal recommends approval

Approves a license for Reliance Food Mart at 3609 Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording7.Reliance Food Mart located at 3609 Pio Nono Avenue 31206Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Sonni Gas Venture on Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording6.Sonni Gas Venture located at 4331 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31201After review, legal recommends approval since the taxes have been paid and the Certificate of Good Standing submitted.

Approves the minutes from the November 4, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording20.Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

Official wording26.Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 Commission meeting

Denies a property-tax refund request from Joseph and Susan Brantley.

Official wording34.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Denying A Request For Refund Of Ad Valorem Taxes To Joseph And Susan Brantley Pursuant To O.C.G.A. § 48-5-380;

Reviews an alcohol license for 478 Lounge on Shurling Circle, recommended for denial.

Official wording28.478 Lounge located at 1701 Shurling Circle, Macon, GA 31211Legal recommends denial pursuant to Macon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-27(a)(8) after reviewing factors weighing in favor of denial based on the public interest in accordance with Macon Bibb County Code of Ordinances Sec4-36(1), (2), and (3).

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording26.Executive Session

Appropriates up to $150,000 for community food distribution services.

Official wording25.An Ordinance of the Macon-Bibb County Commission to Authorize the Appropriation of Up to $150,000.00 for Community Food Distribution Services

Accepts a $14,280 grant to plant shade trees at Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Georgia Releaf Grant From The Georgia Tree Council, In The Amount Of $14,280.00, With No Local Match Required, To Plant Shade Trees At Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center;

Accepts a $97,024 grant for a Sheriff's Office mental health and wellness program.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A FY25 Law Enforcement Mental Health And Wellness Act Implementation Projects Grant From The Department Of Justice, Office Of Community Oriented Policing Services, In The Amount Of $97,024.00, With No Local Match Required, Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Create A Program To Address Mental Health And Wellness;

Sets aside $40,000 for Newtown Macon to finish the trail connector.

Official wording20.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $40,000.00 From 2018 SPLOST Interest To The 2018 SPLOST Fund – Roads – Other, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Line Item To Provide Funding To Newtown Macon, Inc. For The Completion Of The Trail Connector

Sets aside $50,000 for HomeFirst homebuyer counseling and education.

Official wording19.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $50,000.00 From Interest Earned On American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Homefirst Housing Resource Services, Inc. For Home Ownership Counseling And Homebuyer Education Services

Hires A.G. Witt for $39,600 to update the county's hazard mitigation plan.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With A.G. Witt, LLC, For Consulting Services To Update The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, In The Amount Of $39,600.00, To Be Paid From Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds

Hires BTBB, Inc. for $55,000 to design renovated Code Enforcement offices.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With BTBB, Inc. For The Provision Of Architectural Services For The Renovation Of Code Enforcement Offices At City Hall, In The Amount Of $55,000.00, To Be Paid From Sponsored Programs – Speed Cameras – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Spends $122,970 on emergency alert radio systems.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Purchase And Sale Agreement With Midland Radio Corporation, In The Amount Of $122,970.00, For The Purchase Of Emergency Alert Radio Systems, To Be Paid From The 2025 SPLOST Fund - Public Safety – Other Line Item;

Spends $130,384 to upgrade county network equipment.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies For The Purchase And Implementation Of Upgraded Network Equipment In The Amount Of $130,384.00, To Be Paid From The I.T. – Security & Infrastructure – Repairs & Maintenance – Computer Hardware Line Item;

Spends $104,400 on computers and hardware from Dell.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order For Computers And Hardware Equipment From Dell Marketing, LP In The Amount Of $104,400.00, Payable From The I.T. Department Budget, Repairs & Maintenance – Computer Hardware Line Item;

Reviews an alcohol license for Marathon on Broadway.

Official wording11.Marathon located at 4505 Broadway, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for El Torita De Chapala on Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording10.El Torita De Chapala located at 4053 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31206Legal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for Triangle Food and Gas Mart on Millerfield Road.

Official wording9.Triangle Food and Gas Mart located at 2112 Millerfield Road, Macon, GA 31217Legal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for Welcome on Houston Road.

Official wording8.Welcome located at 6440 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Tipco Food Mart on Bethel Church Road.

Official wording7.Tipco Food Mart located at 6011 Bethel Church Road, Lizella, Ga 31052Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Jek Food Mart on Pio Nono Avenue, recommended for denial.

Official wording6.Jek Food Mart located at 3565 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31206After review, legal recommends denial for failure to provide evidence of newspaper publication; having outstanding taxes owed at the time of application in violation of the Certificate of Good Standing requirement; and self-identifying as a "food mart" but operating as a "vice mart" according to Code Enforcement inspections.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Considers denying Sonni Gas Venture's application on Pio Nono Avenue over unpaid taxes.

Official wording5.Sonni Gas Venture located at 4331 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31201After review, legal recommends denial for violation of Certificate of Good Standing requirements; property owner owes outstanding taxes.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Approves the minutes from the October 21, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the October 14, 2025 special called meeting.

Official wording13.Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 Special Called Meeting

Seeks a $2.5 million state grant to expand the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and build Conservation Park.

Official wording20.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Application For $2,500,000.00 From The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (“GOSP”) And Acceptance Of Any Awarded Funds For The Expansion Of The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail And Development Of Conservation Park; Appropriating Up To $625,000.00 From 2018 SPLOST Roads – Other, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, To Be Used As A Local Match For The GOSP Funds;

Sets aside $24,754,403 in SPLOST funds for roads, the jail, the arena, and public safety projects.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Appropriations, In The Amount Of $24,754,403.03, From 2025 SPLOST Bond Funds To Pave The Way Roads Projects, The Jail Expansion And Renovation Project, The Arena Project, And Various Public Safety Projects, As Specified Herein

Hires Atlanta Paving for $1,820,314 in road paving and resurfacing.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,820,314.72, To Be Paid From The 2025 SPLOST Fund - Roads – Property Line Item;

Hires Professional Paving Services for $2,326,332 in road paving and resurfacing.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Professional Paving Services, LLC For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $2,326,332.54, To Be Paid From The 2025 SPLOST Fund - Roads – Property Line Item;

Hires Root Analytics for $75,000 in homeless-outreach services.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Root Analytics LLC, In The Amount Of $75,000.00, For The Provision Of Outreach Services To People Experiencing Homelessness, Payable From The Macon Violence Prevention Fund – Contract Labor Contractual Services Line Item;

Hires Next Level Community Development Center for a $25,000 afterschool program.

Official wording9.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Next Level Community Development Center, Inc., In The Amount Of $25,000.00, For The Provision Of Afterschool Program Services, Payable From The Macon Violence Prevention Fund – Contract Labor Contractual Services Line Item

Appoints Weston Stroud to the county Transit Authority.

Official wording4.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Weston Stroud To Serve As A Member Of The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording27.Executive Session

Hires Atlanta Paving for $1,800,773 in road paving and resurfacing.

Official wording26.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,800,773.36 To Be Paid From 2025 SPLOST Bond Funds

Hires Professional Paving Services for $1,590,141 in road paving and resurfacing.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Professional Paving Services, LLC For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,590,141.04, To Be Paid From 2025 SPLOST Bond Funds;

Hires McLeroy, Inc. for $1,763,619 in road paving and resurfacing.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Mcleroy, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,763,619.34, To Be Paid From 2025 SPLOST Bond Funds

Hires McLeroy, Inc. for $1,840,490 in road paving and resurfacing.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Mcleroy, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,840,490.85, To Be Paid From 2025 SPLOST Bond Funds

Renews the county's eCourt software for $213,810.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With Journal Technologies, Inc., For The Annual Renewal Of Ecourt Software, Inclusive Of Maintenance And Hosting Services, In The Amount Of $213,810.64, To Be Paid From The Information Technology Budget – Repairs & Maintenance – Software License & Maintenance Line Item

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Renews the county's ERP software with Tyler Technologies for $116,959.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Approve The Issuance Of A Purchase Order To Tyler Technologies, Inc., For Annual Licensing Fees For New World Erp Software In The Amount Of $116,959.50, Payable From The I.T. Department Budget – Repairs & Maintenance – Software Licenses & Maintenance Line Item

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Sets aside SPLOST money for upgrades at four county parks.

Official wording18.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Appropriations From 2018 SPLOST And 2018 SPLOST Interest To Be Allocated To Authorized Recreation Projects At Theron Ussery Park, Frank Johnson Recreation Center, Filmore Thomas Park, And Carolyn Crayton Park

Sets aside $553,300 for various county expenses.

Official wording17.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In A Total Amount Of $553,300.00, For Various Expenditures As Specified Herein

Spends $960,500 to renew the Sheriff's body camera and taser contract.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $960,500.00 From Sponsored Programs – School Zone Camera Funds, To Be Allocated To Sheriff’s Office For The Renewal Of The Axon Contract For Body Cameras And Tasers

Changes the county's blight-tax program rules.

Official wording14.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Article XII Of Chapter 26 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances, Relating To The Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive (“Blight Tax”) Program, For The Purpose Of Amending The Ad Valorem Tax Multiplier Applied To Blighted Structures In Macon-Bibb County; To Include Board Of Education’s Ad Valorem Taxes In The Blight Tax Program;

Hires River Edge Foundation to build two group homes for $700,000.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With River Edge Foundation, Inc., For The Construction Of Two Adult Community Residential Alternative Group Homes, In The Amount Of $700,000.00, To Be Paid From 2025 Home Fund

Authorizes accepting a $42,148 grant for a scrap tire cleanup program.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program Grant In The Amount Of Up To $42,148.00 From The Environmental Protection Division Of The Georgia Department Of Natural Resources, With No Local Match Required

Authorizes an agreement with Rebuilding Macon, Inc. for a $160,000 grant to repair low-income homes.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Rebuilding Macon, Inc., Granting A Community Development Block Grant, In The Amount Of $160,000.00, To Provide Minor Home Repairs To Homes Of Low-Income Homeowners

Authorizes a $70,000 grant to Rebuilding Macon for a youth volunteer program.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Rebuilding Macon, Inc., Granting A Community Development Block Grant, In The Amount Of $70,000.00, To Provide For The Rebuiling Macon Volunteer Youth Program;

Approves the minutes from the September 23, 2025 special called meeting.

Official wording5.Approval of minutes from the September 23, 2025 Special Called Meeting

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the August 19 and August 26, 2025 meetings.

Official wording13.Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting and August 26, 2025 Special Called Meeting

Accepts a 4-acre land donation along Estes Road to build a new fire station or public safety facility.

Official wording30.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Accept The Donation Of 4.0 Acres, More Or Less, Along Estes Road, To Be Subdivided From The Larger Parcel Known As 8221 Thomaston Road, For The Construction Of A Fire Station Or Other Public Safety Facility;

Adds short-term vacation rentals and tourist courts to the county's occupation tax code.

Official wording28.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Article VII Of Chapter 26 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances, Relating To Occupation Taxes, For The Purpose Of Establishing A New Classification Of Occupation Taxes For Tourist Courts And Short-Term Vacation Rentals; To Prescribe Regulations Therefor And Penalties For Violations; To Provide For Audit And Enforcement Thereof

Asks state legislators to create new property tax exemptions for senior citizens in Macon-Bibb.

Official wording27.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Requesting The Local Legislative Delegation Introduce Legislation To Establish New, Additional Homestead Exemptions On Ad Valorem Taxation For Senior Citizens In Macon-Bibb County, As Specified Herein

Spends $447,347 to buy a passenger processing system and improve aircraft parking at the regional airport.

Official wording25.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Amount Of $447,347.00, For The Purchase Of A Common Use Passenger Processing System And For The Design, Layout, Survey, And Markings For Aircraft Parking At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport

Increases the Tax Commissioner's salary supplement by up to $20,000 for performing additional duties.

Official wording24.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Total Amount Of Up To $20,000.00, To The Tax Commissioner’s Office Budget – Salaries Major Component; To Provide For An Increase To The Tax Commissioner’s Salary Supplemental In Recognition Of The Performance Of Additional Duties

Shifts $2.23 million in already-spent general fund costs to American Rescue Plan funds.

Official wording23.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Reappropriation Or Reallocation Of Up To $2,230,000.00 In Already Incurred Expenses From General Fund To American Rescue Plan Act Funds, As Authorized By The American Rescue Plan Act, To Utilize Unexpended American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Allocates 2018 SPLOST funds to authorized projects and transfers money between line items.

Official wording22.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Appropriations From 2018 SPLOST Proceeds And 2018 SPLOST Interest To Be Allocated To Authorized Projects As Specified Herein; To Authorize A Transfer Between 2018 SPLOST Line Items;

Accepts a $45,000 federal grant with a $15,000 local match to update the county's hazard mitigation plan.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Acceptance Of A Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Award In The Amount Of $45,000.00, With A Local Required Matching Amount Of $15,000.00, And Additional Available Funds In The Amount Of $3,413.40, For The Purposes Of Updating The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Renews an agreement to shelter Chatham County disaster evacuees in Macon-Bibb with cost reimbursement.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Renewal Of The Memorandum Of Agreement With Georgia Emergency Management Agency And Chatham County For The Exclusive Sheltering Of Emergency And Disaster Event Evacuees From Chatham County With Provision For Reimbursement Of Certain Costs Associated With Sheltering Events;

Adds $20,000 to a counseling contract with Making A Difference LLC through the end of the Byrne grant.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $20,000.00, To The Purchase Order For Making A Difference Counseling And Training Services, Llc, To Be Paid From The Grant Fund – Da-24 Byrne Discretionary Grant – Contract Labor Contractual Services Line Item, To Provide For Services Through The Expiration Of The Grant Term

Installs new lighting at Carolyn Crayton Park for $232,982 using SPLOST funds.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Middle Georgia Outdoor Lighting, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Lighting At The Carolyn Crayton Park, In The Amount Of $232,982.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds

Buys and installs new playground equipment at Frank Johnson Park for $367,875.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Great Southern Recreation, In The Amount Of $367,875.80, For The Purchase And Installation Of Playcraft Playground Equipment At Frank Johnson Park, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – Frank Johnson – Property Line Item; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Pays Inspiring Healthy Lives up to $27,000 to provide counseling through the Family Treatment Court.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Inspiring Healthy Lives, Llc For The Provision Of Counseling Services, In An Amount Of Up To $27,000.00, To Be Paid From Family Treatment Court Grant Funds

Hires APAXX to replace roofs on two hangars at Middle Georgia Regional Airport for $1.5 million.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With APAXX Incorporated For The Replacement Of The Roofs Of WWII Hangar B And The Embraer Hangar At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, In The Amount Of $1,472,447.01, To Be Paid From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Building & Building Improvements Line Item

Renews TBI Airport Management's contract to operate both county airports for $200,000 per year.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With TBI Airport Management, Inc. For The Provision Of Airport Operations And Maintenance Services, In An Annual Amount Of $200,000.00 Plus Reimburseable Expenses, Including The Cost Of Operations And Maintenance Personnel Working At The Airports, To Be Paid From The Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Items For Both Airports

Authorizes $2.9 million to relocate an electrical vault at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Chris R. Sheridan & Co. DBA Sheridan Construction For The Relocation Of The Airfield Electrical Vault At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, In The Amount Of $2,913,861.00, To Be Paid From GDOT Grant Funds;

Hires McLeroy Inc. to resurface county roads for $2.3 million from LMIG and SPLOST funds.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With McLeroy, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $2,336,508.00, To Be Paid From 2025 LMIG Grant Funds And 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Hires Atlanta Paving & Concrete to resurface county roads for $2.2 million using state grant funds.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $2,209,409.11, To Be Paid From 2024 LRA/LMIG Supplemental Grant Funds;

Reappoints Patty Gibbs to the Macon-Bibb County SPLOST Advisory Committee.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Patty Gibbs To Serve As A Member Of The Macon-Bibb County SPLOST Advisory Committee;

Reappoints Ember Bentley to the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Ember Bentley To The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority;

Appoints Angela Solomon to the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services Board.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Angela Solomon To The Bibb County Department Of Family And Children Services Board

Approves the minutes from the August 19, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of Minutes from the August 19, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Lowers the county property tax millage rate from 9.9 to 9.575 mills for 2025.

Official wording26.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reducing The Millage Rate From 9.900 Mills To 9.575 Mills, To Be Levied And Assessed For The Year 2025 Upon The Taxable Property Located In The Macon-Bibb County Tax District;

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording27.Executive Session

Abandons a portion of right-of-way between Broadway and Stevens Street and removes it from the county road map.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Abandon A Certain Portion Of Right-Of-Way Running Between Broadway And Stevens Street And Removing Such Path From The Official Road Map Of Macon-Bibb County

Spends $230,000 from SPLOST funds to install lighting at Carolyn Crayton Park.

Official wording22.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of Up To $230,000.00 From 2018 SPLOST Proceeds To Fund A Lighting Project At Carolyn Crayton Park;

Transfers $64,090 within the Linear Park grant budget to fund additional park amenities.

Official wording21.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Linear Park Grant Budget, In The Amount Of $64,090.00, To Provide For Additional Amenities At The Park;

Accepts a $365,114 juvenile justice incentive grant from the state for the Macon Juvenile Court.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2026, In The Amount Of $365,114.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court

Pays GDOT $100,000 for value engineering services on the Bass Road widening project.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With The Georgia Department Of Transportation For Procurement And Facilitation Of Value Engineering Services For The Bass Road Widening Project, In The Amount Of $100,000.00, To Be Paid From The Engineering Department Budget – Professional Services Line Item And Reimbursed Through GDOT;

Hires Professional Paving Services to resurface county roads for $1.9 million from LMIG and SPLOST funds.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Professional Paving Services, Llc, For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,896,165.22, To Be Paid From LMIG 2024 Grant Funds And 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Hires Ace Entities to make emergency culvert and road repairs on Hopewell Road for $94,500.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Ace Entities, LLC, For Emergency Culvert And Road Repairs On Hopewell Road, In The Amount Of $94,500.00, To Be Paid From The Engineering Budget – Contract Labor Line Item

Hires Cynthia Adams as contract chief of appeals attorney for the District Attorney's office at $84,000 per year.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Bibb Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office And Cynthia Adams For The Provision Of Contract Attorney Chief Of Appeals Services, In An Annual Amount Of $84,000.00, To Be Paid From The General Fund – District Attorney – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Approves a business license for Dos Amigos Food Mart at 584 Emory Highway.

Official wording11.Dos Amigos Food Mart located at 584 Emory Highway, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Walco Beverage at 3117 Vineville Avenue.

Official wording10.Walco Beverage located at 3117 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves a business license for Quick Stop 2025 at 2700 Riverside Drive.

Official wording9.Quick Stop 2025 located at 2700 Riverside Drive, Macon, GaLegal Recommends Approval

Approves a business license for Flying Biscuit Cafe at 588 Mulberry Street.

Official wording8.Flying Biscuit Cafe located at 588 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval

Reappoints George Thomas Sr. to the Board of Tax Assessors.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing George Thomas, Sr. To The Board Of Tax Assessors

Approves the minutes from the August 5, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording4.Approval of the minutes from the August 5, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the August 5, 2025 commission meeting.

Official wording12.Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 Commission meeting

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording34.Executive Session

Issues $50 million in general obligation sales tax bonds to fund county projects.

Official wording31.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Providing For: (1) The Approval, Execution, And Delivery Of A Bond Purchase Agreement Providing For The Sale Of $50,000,000 Macon-Bibb County General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2025; (2) The Naming Of An Authenticating Agent, Bond Registrar, And Paying Agent For Said Bonds; (3) The Adoption Of A Form To Which Said Bonds Shall Adhere;(4) The Preparation Of A Tax Digest And The Levy Of A Tax Sufficient To Pay The Principal Of And Interest On Said Bonds; (5) The Approval, Execution, And Delivery Of A Continuing Disclosure Certificate And An Official Statement Relating To Said Bonds; (6) The Execution And Delivery Of Said Bonds;

Updates county code to clarify how residents can request complete streets infrastructure improvements.

Official wording29.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Article Ii Of Chapter 24 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances To Clarify The Process Of Public Requests For Complete Streets Infrastructure And Appropriate Projects For Complete Street Review

Accepts a $117,653 state grant for the Macon Adult Felony Drug Court program, with $20,762 in local matching funds.

Official wording27.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Council Of Accountability Courts Judges State Of Georgia Grant Award From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2026, In The Amount Of $117,653.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $20,762.00, Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court Program

Adds stairwell renovations to Sheridan Construction's auditorium contract for $352,550 from SPLOST funds.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Construction Manager At-Risk Agreement With Chris R. Sheridan & Co. Dba Sheridan Construction To Add Stairwell Renovations To The Scope Of Work, In The Amount Of $352,550.00, With Costs To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds - Cultural And Recreation – Auditorium Line Item

Joins the national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Agreeing To Participate In The National Purdue And Sackler Family Opioid Settlement,

Adds $156,000 to pay for landscaping and temporary worker services during fiscal year 2025.

Official wording23.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Amount Of $156,000.00, To Provide For Landscaping And Temporary Worker Contract Services During Fiscal Year 2025

Installs new lighting at Memorial Park Gym for $233,586 using SPLOST funds.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Middle Georgia Outdoor Lighting, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Lighting At The Memorial Park Gym, In The Amount Of $233,586.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Pays Mead Road Transfer Station $350,000 to dispose of county solid waste.

Official wording21.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order, In The Amount Of $350,000.00, To Mead Road Transfer Station For Services Related To The Disposal Of Waste On Behalf Of Macon-Bibb County, To Be Paid From The Solid Waste Management Fund City – Solid Waste Landfill – Other Services – Landfill Tipping Fees Line Item

Adds $45,000 to the Maudlin & Jenkins audit contract to cover additional costs for the fiscal year 2024 audit.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $45,000.00, To The Purchase Order For Maudlin & Jenkins, Llc, To Be Paid From The General Fund – Board Of Commissioners – Professional Services Audit Fee Line Item, For Additional Expenses For The Fiscal Year 2024 Audit

Leases two former Air National Guard buildings at the regional airport to H2 Aeroservices LLC.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement With H2 Aeroservices, LLC, For The Lease Of Two Former Air National Guard Buildings At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport;

Hires Aviatrix Communications for up to $100,000 to promote air service at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

Official wording18.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Aviatrix Communications, LLC, In The Amount Of Up To $100,000.00, For The Provision Of Air Service Promotional Campaign Services For The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Payable From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Prof Services - Other Item

Approves a business license for Margaritas Mexican Restaurant #2 at 5451 Bowman Road.

Official wording16.Margaritas Mexican Restaurant #2 located at 5451 Bowman Road, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Thunderbird Liquor Store at 2585 Emory Highway.

Official wording15.Thunderbird Liquor Store located at 2585 Emory Highway, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves a business license for Nouria Energy Retail at 3311 Mercer University Drive.

Official wording14.Nouria Energy Retail located at 3311 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Riverside Food Mart at 2650 Riverside Drive.

Official wording13.Riverside Food Mart located at 2650 Riverside Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Super Gas Citgo at 1940 Shurling Drive.

Official wording12.Super Gas Citgo located at 1940 Shurling Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Macon Beverage Outlet at 3965 Arkwright Road.

Official wording11.Macon Beverage Outlet located at 3965 Arkwright Road, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves a business license for Macon Shell Mart at 3750 Mercer University Drive.

Official wording10.Macon Shell Mart, located at 3750 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Buys 10.1 acres of land for up to $2.3 million, with $1.8 million from 2018 SPLOST recreation funds.

Official wording41.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Such Documents As Are Necessary To Purchase Certain Parcels Of Real Property Totaling 10.1 Acres, More Or Less, At A Cost Not To Exceed $2,300,000.00, Including Reasonable Closing Costs, And To Appropriate $1,800,000.00 From 2018 SPLOST, Recreation – Other Line Item;

Buys 1.15 acres of land for up to $600,000 using SPLOST recreation funds.

Official wording40.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Such Documents As Are Necessary To Purchase Certain Parcels Of Real Property Totaling 1.15 Acres, More Or Less, At A Cost Not To Exceed $600,000.00, Including Reasonable Closing Costs, And To Appropriate Such Funds From 2018 Splost, Recreation - Other;

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording38.Executive Session

Expresses support for a passenger rail line between Atlanta, Macon, and Savannah and asks the mayor to designate a county representative for planning discussions.

Official wording46.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Expressing Support For The Development Of An Atlanta-Macon-Savannah Passenger Rail Line, And Requesting The Mayor To Designate A Representative Of The Macon-Bibb County Government To Participate In Ongoing Evaluation Discussions With The Georgia Department Of Transportation For The Purpose Of Advocating For The Selection Of A Macon Route And Facilitating Communications With Local Stakeholders;

Sends $109,138 in school zone camera funds to Windsor Academy for new security camera systems.

Official wording34.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $109,138.58 From Sponsored Programs – School Zone Camera Funds, To Be Allocated To Windsor Academy, Inc., For The Purchase And Installation Of Security Camera Systems;

Sends $345,000 in school zone camera funds to Bibb County School District to pay a truancy officer for three years.

Official wording33.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $345,000.00 From Sponsored Programs – School Zone Camera Funds, To Be Allocated To The Bibb County School District For Funding A Truancy Officer For A Three-Year Period;

Installs a memorial sign for Billy Scott Carter and appropriates up to $1,000 for materials.

Official wording31.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve The Installation Of Signage In Memory Of Billy Scott Carter; To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation, In The Amount Of Up To $1000.00, From General Fund – Fund Balance To The Parks And Beautification Budget For The Purchase Of Materials And Memorial Signage;

Spends $60,000 in matching funds to update the MATS regional transportation plan through 2050.

Official wording29.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Appropriation Of $60,000.00 From The General Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Matching Funds For A Grant To Update The MATS MPO 2050 Transportation Plan;

Adopts the fiscal year 2026 budgets for federal ESG, HOME, and CDBG community development programs.

Official wording28.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Adopt The Economic And Community Development Department ESG, Home, And CDBG Proposed Budgets For Fiscal Year 2026

Accepts a $197,713 state grant for the Macon Adult Felony Drug Court program, with $34,891 in local matching funds.

Official wording27.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Council Of Accountability Courts Judges State Of Georgia Grant Award From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2026, In The Amount Of $197,713.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $34,891.00, Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court Program

Accepts a $153,520 state grant for the Macon Family Treatment and Drug Court, with $27,092 in local matching funds.

Official wording26.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Council Of Accountability Courts Judges State Of Georgia Grant Award From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2026, In The Amount Of $153,520.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $27,092.00 Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Family Treatment/Family Drug Court Program

Adds $35,000 to Triple Point Engineering's contract for monitoring and maintenance at the county landfill.

Official wording24.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $35,000.00, To The Purchase Order For Triple Point Engineering Inc., To Be Paid From The Solid Waste Landfill Repairs & Maint Landfill Gas Wells And Tanks Line Item, For Monitoring And Maintenance Services At The Landfill

Lets Bragg Jam hold its 2025 concert crawl in downtown Macon July 25–27, including outdoor alcohol consumption in a designated zone.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing Bragg Jam, Inc., A Nonprofit Organization, To Hold Its 2025 Concert Crawl In Downtown Macon, Georgia, Between The Hours Of 5:00 P.M. On Friday, July 25, 2025 And 3:00 P.M. On Sunday, July 27, 2025; To Permit Festival Goers To Carry And Consume Alcoholic Beverages In And About The Designated Streets Of Downtown Macon Under Specified Conditions; To Require Bragg Jam, Inc. To Provide For And/Or Reimburse Macon-Bibb County For All Expenses Incurred For Security And Clean-Up;

Allocates 2018 SPLOST interest earnings to authorized projects and declares some projects substantially complete.

Official wording47.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize Appropriations From 2018 SPLOST Interest To Be Allocated To Authorized Projects As Specified Herein; To Authorize The Mayor To Declare Certain 2018 SPLOST Projects Substantially Complete;

Adds $86,700 to pay for lifeguard services at Lake Tobesofkee during fiscal year 2025.

Official wording20.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Amount Of $86,700.00, To Provide For Lifeguard Services At Lake Tobesofkee During Fiscal Year 2025

Transfers $46,000 within the Parks and Beautification budget to cover vehicle maintenance costs.

Official wording19.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Parks And Beautification Budget For Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $46,000.00, To Provide For Vehicle Maintenance Expenses;

Finances $2.36 million in county-wide Microsoft software licenses through Dell over three years.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Installment Agreement With Dell Financial Services, LLC, In The Total Amount Of $2,360,463.21, Payable Over Three Years, For County-Wide Microsoft Windows, Server, And Office Suite Enterprise Software Licenses, To Be Paid From The I.T. Budget, Infrastructure, Repairs & Maintenance – Software Licenses & Maintenance Line Item;

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Joins the national opioid settlement with Sandoz.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Agreeing To Participate In The National Sandoz Opioid Settlement,

Hires BTBB Inc. for $50,000 to study the Radio Shop building and design Public Works renovations.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With BTBB, Inc. For The Provision Of A Building Feasibility Study For The Radio Shop And For Architectural Services For The Public Works Building Renovations, In The Amount Of $50,000.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Public Safety – Public Safety Other - Property Line Item;

Reappoints Kay Beliveau and Theron Ussery to the Macon-Bibb County SPLOST Advisory Committee.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Kay Beliveau And Theron Ussery To Serve As Members Of The Macon-Bibb County Splost Advisory Committee;

Reappoints Nancy White and Yameika Head to the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services Board.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Nancy White And Yameika Head To The Bibb County Department Of Family And Children Services Board;

Reappoints Raymond Wilder to the Macon Fire and Police Retirement Board of Trustees.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Raymond Wilder To Serve As A Member Of The Macon Fire And Police Retirement Board Of Trustees;

Reappoints Elaine Lucas to the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Elaine Lucas To The Central Georgia Joint Development Authority;

Reappoints Seth Clark to the Board of Directors for Visit Macon Inc.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Seth Clark To The Board Of Directors For Visit Macon, Inc.;

Reappoints Judge Sarah Harris and Andrea Cooke to the Region 2 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Judge Sarah Harris And Andrea Cooke To The Region Two (2) Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board;

Reappoints Dr. Sundra Woodford to the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority Board.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Dr. Sundra Woodford To The Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority Board Of Directors;

Approves a business license for The Social Duck at 476 Second Street.

Official wording49.The Social Duck - 476 Second Street, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval.

Approves a business license for Murphy Express #8519 at 1402 Gray Highway.

Official wording48.Murphy Express # 8519 - 1402 Gray Highway, Macon, Georgia 31211Legal recommends approval.

Approves a business license for Georgia Family Alliance Inc. at 2920 Houston Avenue.

Official wording5.Georgia Family Alliance Inc - 2920 Houston Ave, Macon, GA 31206Legal recommends approval.

Approves the pre-commission meeting minutes from June 17, 2025.

Official wording3.June 17, 2025 Pre-Commission Minutes

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Amends the county's lease agreement with the State Properties Commission.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Lease Agreement With State Properties Commission

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording20.Executive Session

Adopts the county government's operating budget for fiscal year 2026.

Official wording19.An Ordinance of the Macon-Bibb County Commission to Adopt a Budget and Appropriate Sums for the Operation of the Macon-Bibb County Government for Fiscal Year 2026; to Provide for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.

Adds $42,198 to Family Advancement Ministries' grant for rental and utility assistance to prevent homelessness.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement With Family Advancement Ministries Awarding Additional Emergency Solutions Grant Funds In The Amount Of $42,198.00, To Provide Rental Assistance And Utility Assistance To Help Prevent Homelessness;

Adds $25,523 to Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council's grant for rental and utility assistance to prevent homelessness.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement With Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council Awarding Additional Emergency Solutions Grant Funds In The Amount Of $25,523.00, To Provide Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance, And Case Management Services To Help Prevent Homelessness;

Adds $20,000 to the Family Counseling Center's contract for services to the District Attorney's R.I.S.E. Initiative.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $20,000.00, To The Purchase Order To Family Counseling Center Of Central Georgia, Inc., To Be Paid From Grant Funds, For Services Rendered To The District Attorney’s Office For The R.I.S.E. Initiative;

Hires International Towers LLC to upgrade county radio towers for $744,039 using SPLOST funds.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With International Towers, LLC For Radio Tower Upgrades, In The Amount Of $744,039.01 To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds

Adds $77,500 to the Macon City Auditorium Phase III design contract with Smallwood Reynolds.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Independent Contractor Agreement With Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates For Professional Architectural, Engineering, & Design Services For The Phase III Improvements At The Macon City Auditorium In The Amount Of $77,500.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Buys $214,298 in radio equipment from Williams Communications for county communications towers.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Williams Communications, Inc., For The Purchase Of Radio Equipment For Installation On Macon-Bibb County Radio Communications Towers And Pre-Installation Testing, In The Amount Of $214,298.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Extends Safebuilt Georgia's contract for one year to continue providing county building inspection services.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A One Year Extension Of The Professional Services Agreement With Safebuilt Georgia, LLC, To Provide For Inspection Services On Behalf Of The County, To Be Paid From The Fire Department – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Pays Advance Media New York $30,000 to advertise flights at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. DBA Advance Media New York, In The Amount Of $30,000.00, For The Provision Of Advertising And Media Services For The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Payable From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Advertising Line Item;

Buys $106,412 in new furniture for the Middle Georgia Regional Airport terminal.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Advent Business Interiors, Inc., In The Amount Of $106,412.58, For The Purchase Of Furniture For The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, To Be Paid From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Repairs & Maint – Buildings Line Item;

Denies a business license for MF 786 LLC dba Corner Grocery at 2057 Walnut Street.

Official wording5.MF 786 LLC Dba Corner Grocery at 2057 Walnut Street, Macon, Georgia 31204Final Recommendation for Denial

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Approves the pre-commission meeting minutes from June 3, 2025.

Official wording3.June 3, 2025 Pre-Commission Minutes

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular commission meeting.

Official wording7.June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Hires MFA Program Management to oversee 2025 SPLOST projects at a fee up to 3.25% of total project cost.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With MFA Program Management LLC For The Provision Of Project Management Services, In An Amount Not To Exceed 3.25% Of The Total Project Cost, To Be Paid From 2025 SPLOST Funds;

Waives penalties and interest owed by Academy for Classical Education on a 2017 property tax parcel.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Approving The Waiver Of A Portion Of Penalties And Interest Owed By Academy For Classical Education, Inc. On Ad Valorem Real Property Taxes For Parcel Number K002-0014, Located At 5665 New Forsyth Road, For Tax Year 2017;

Accepts $2.39 million in state LMIG road funds and commits $715,514 in SPLOST money as the required local match.

Official wording10.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of LMIG 2025 Funds In The Amount Of $2,385,048.79 And Appropriating Funds For The Required 30% Local Match In The Amount Of $715,514.64, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Revenues;

Directs legal counsel to begin the process of issuing $50 million in bonds backed by 2025 SPLOST funds for road improvements.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Requesting Blake Sharpton Of Butler Snow, LLP, To Begin The Process Of Obtaining Fifty Million Dollars In General Obligation Financing, To Be Secured By 2025 SPLOST Funds, For The Purpose Of Improving Road Conditions In Macon-Bibb County And Reimbursing The County For Certain Capital Expenditures;

Buys $805,561 in equipment from Sheridan Construction to relocate the electrical vault at the regional airport.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Chris R. Sheridan & Co. DBA Sheridan Construction, In The Amount Of $805,561.00, For The Purchase Of Concrete, Masonry, And Electrical Equipment For The Relocation Of The Airfield Electrical Vault At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, To Be Paid From The Airport Fund – FBO – Building & Building Improvements Line Item;

Sends $96,595 in school zone camera funds to Academy for Classical Education for alarms, mapping software, and perimeter fencing.

Official wording6.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of Up To $96,595.00 From Sponsored Programs – School Zone Camera Funds, To Be Allocated To The Academy For Classical Education, Inc., For Individual Panic Alarms, Mapping Software, And Campus Perimeter Fencing;

Hires Tuff Dogg Lawn Care to maintain landscaping at county recreation facilities for $396,000.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement, With Tuff Dogg Lawn Care LLC, For Landscape Maintenance Services At Various Recreation Facilities, In The Amount Of $396,000.00, To Be Paid From The Recreation Department Budget – Maintenance – Contract Labor –Contractual Services Line Item;

Approves the pre-commission meeting minutes from May 20, 2025.

Official wording3.May 20, 2025 Pre-Commission Meeting Minutes

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the May 20, 2025 commission meeting.

Official wording7.May 20, 2025 Commission Meeting Minutes

Appropriates $200,000 from the general fund to settle legal claims against the county.

Official wording34.An Ordinance of the Macon-Bibb County Commission authorizing the appropriation of $200,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance to the County Attorney's Office Budget - Judgments and Losses Line Item for the purpose of paying for the settlement of legal claims.

Adds an item to the commission meeting agenda.

Official wording33.Add Item to Agenda

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording32.Executive Session

Certifies the results of the March 18, 2025 SPLOST renewal election and authorizes up to $100 million in general obligation bonds.

Official wording31.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia With Respect To The Election On March 18, 2025 Held To Determine The Continuation Of The Special Purpose Local Option One Percent Sales And Use Tax Currently In Effect In Macon-Bibb County And The Issuance Or Non-Issuance In An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000,000 Of General Obligation Debt Of Macon- Bibb County, Georgia;

Adds $25,000 to the District Attorney's budget from victim assistance funds to continue victim services.

Official wording29.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From Local Victim Assistance Program Funds To The District Attorney’s Office Budget – Contingencies Line Item, In The Amount Of $25,000.00, For The Provision Of Victim Assistance Services

Transfers $40,000 within the Fire Department budget to cover vehicle repair overages.

Official wording28.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Fire Department Budget, From The Small Equipment And Improvements – General Line Item To The Repairs And Maintenance – Vehicles – Outside Contracts Line Item, In The Amount Of $40,000.00 For The Purpose Of Funding Budget Overages

Sells 4 acres at 151 Madison Street to the Macon Housing Authority for $500,000.

Official wording26.A Resolution of the Macon-Bibb County Commission authorizing the Mayor to transfer 4.00 acres of real property, more or less, located at 151 Madison Street to the Macon Housing Authority for a sale price of $500,000.

Upgrades two county internet gateway firewalls for $168,415 to improve cybersecurity.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies For The Purchase And Implementation Of Two Gateway Firewall System Upgrades For Essential Internet Security Controls, In The Amount Of $168,415.44, To Be Paid From The I.T. – Security & Infrastructure – Repairs & Maintenance – Computer Hardware Line Item;

Installs $245,366 in Verkada security cameras at Frankie E. Lewis and Cliffview Parks.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order To Southern Computer Warehouse, In The Amount Of $245,366.27, For The Purchase And Installation Of Verkada Security Cameras At Frankie E. Lewis And Cliffview Parks, To Be Paid From Sponsored Programs

Hires CDW G Computer for $40,000 to provide IT consulting services for county web applications.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With CDW G Computer, In The Amount Of $40,000.00, For The Provision Of Professional Services Consulting, Payable From The General Fund – Information Technology – IT – Web Applications – Professional Services – Consulting Fees Line Item

Buys and installs new playground equipment at Tattnall Square Park for $150,687.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Kompan, Inc., In The Amount Of $150,687.36, For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment At Tattnall Square Park, To Be Paid From The Capital Improvements Fund – Recreation – Machinery – Equipment Line Item

Approves updated fees for environmental health services at approximately 85% of actual cost, effective June 9, 2025.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Approving The Proposed Schedule Of Fees For Environmental Health Services To Be Provided By The Macon-Bibb County Board Of Health At A Rate Of Approximately 85% Of Actual Service Costs, Effective June 9, 2025, As Detailed Herein

Gives Macon Area Habitat for Humanity $325,703 in HOME funds to build three new single-family homes.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Macon Area Habitat For Humanity, Inc., Whereby Macon-Bibb County Will Provide Funding Under The Home Investment Partnership Program In The Amount Of $325,703.00 For The Construction Of Three New Single-Family Residential Homes

Pays Motivating Youth Foundation $135,000 per year for crime prevention and case management through its Adult Readiness Program.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Motivating Youth Foundation, Inc. To Provide Crime Prevention And Case Management Services Through Its Adult Readiness Program, In An Annual Amount Of $135,000.00, To Be Paid From The American Rescue Plan Grant Fund – Arp – Contract Labor Contractual Services Line Item

Accepts a $9,839 grant to improve intersections and install creative crosswalks on Anthony Road.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Grant From The National Center For Safe Routes To School, In The Amount Of $9,839.70, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By Macon-Bibb County Traffic Engineering To Improve Intersections And Install Creative Crosswalks On Anthony Road;

Accepts a $34,800 Knight Foundation grant and hires Raftelis Inc. to recruit a new county Chief Information Officer.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Knight Foundation Grant, In The Amount Of $34,800.00, With No Local Match, For Macon-Bibb County To Hire A Firm To Assist In The Recruitment And Hiring Of A New Chief Information Officer; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Raftelis, Inc., In The Amount Of Approximately $34,800.00, For The Aforementioned Purpose, To Be Paid From The Aforemention Funds

Accepts $144,971 in additional state juvenile justice grant funding for the Macon Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of Additional Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Funding From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $144,971.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court

Approves a business license for SP Sports Bar at 4755 Chambers Road.

Official wording13.SP Sports Bar located at 4755 Chambers Road, Macon, GA 31206Legal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Solo Mart at 4555 Mercer University Drive.

Official wording12.Solo Mart located at 4555 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31210Legal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Chevron Riverside at 2650 Riverside Drive.

Official wording11.Chevron Riverside located at 2650 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31204

Approves a business license for The Juicy Crab at 168 Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard.

Official wording10.The Juicy Crab located at 168 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31210Legal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Food Center #1 at 277 Walnut Street.

Official wording9.Food Center #1 located at 277 Walnut Street Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval

Approves a business license for a new food mart at 1436 Forsyth Street after it met fresh food requirements.

Official wording8.Food Mart located at 1436 Forsyth Street, Macon, GA 31201The license was previously denied. After review, it is a brand new store. Legal has talked to the owners about vice marts v food marts. They’ve since acquired fresh food. Code enforcement has done 2 more inspections and they’ve had the food required of food marts. Legal recommends approval now.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Appoints Christele Nicolas-Parham to the Macon-Bibb County Library Board of Trustees.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Christele Nicolas-Parham To The Macon-Bibb County Library Board Of Trustees

Approves the pre-commission meeting minutes from April 15, 2025.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Appropriates $200,000 from the general fund to settle legal claims against the county.

Official wording36.An Ordinance of the Macon-Bibb County Commission authorizing the appropriation of $200,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance to the County Attorney's Office Budget - Judgments and Losses Line Item for the purpose of paying for the settlement of legal claims.

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the April 15, 2025 regular commission meeting.

Official wording7.Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 Regular Meeting

Appropriates $225,000 from the general fund to settle legal claims against the county.

Official wording30.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Appropriation Of $225,000.00 From General Fund – Fund Balance To The County Attorney’s Office Budget – Judgments And Losses Line Item For The Purpose Of Paying For The Settlement Of Legal Claims;

Hires Poolside Inc. to resurface the pool at the Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center for $123,336.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Poolside Inc. For The Resurfacing Of The Delores A Brooks Recreation Center Pool, In The Amount Of $123,336.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – East Macon Rec – Property Line Item;

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording27.Executive Session

Hires Rumcreek Enterprises to manage construction at county airport projects.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Master Services Agreement With Rumcreek Enterprises, LLC For The Provision Of Construction Manager Services For Certain Airport Construction Projects;

Authorizes bonds, acquires a parking garage, and sets up tax-in-lieu payments to support the DT Walton mixed-use development project.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Intergovernmental Contract With The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority To Provide For The Issuance Of Bonds, The Acquisition Of A Parking Garage, And The Making Of Certain Payments Concerning The Bonds, And To Enter Into A Pilot Agreement With The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, Gateway/75, LLC, The Bibb County School District, The Macon-Bibb County Board Of Tax Assessors, And The Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner To Provide For Certain Payments In Lieu Of Taxes On Certain Parcels, All In Furtherance Of The DT Walton Development Project Containing A Parking Garage, Mixed Used Retail, And Multifamily Elements;

Buys a landfill gas flare system from LFG Specialties for $285,220 using SPLOST closure funds.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Or Issue A Purchase Order To LFG Specialties, LLC – An Aptim Company - For The Purchase Of A Landfill Flare System, In The Amount Of $285,220.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Closure And Post-Closure Care –Closure – Machinery & Equipment Line Item;

Adds $180,000 to River Edge Foundation's contract paid from HOME and CDBG federal funds.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Independent Contractor Agreement With River Edge Foundation, Inc., In The Amount Of $180.000.00, To Be Paid From Federal Home Program & Community Block Development Grant Funds;

Grants Family Advancement Ministries $15,790 in CDBG-CV funds to help eligible families pay for daycare.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Family Advancement Ministries, Inc. Granting Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-Cv) Funding, In The Amount Of $15,790.95, To Provide Eligible Families With Daycare Assistance;

Grants Big Brothers Big Sisters $16,494 in CDBG-CV funds to provide mentoring services to at-risk youth.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Heart Of Ga, Inc. Granting Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-Cv) Funding, In The Amount Of $16,494.00, To Provide Mentoring Services To At-Risk Youth

Grants United Way of Central Georgia $72,290 in CDBG-CV funds for meals and supplies at Brookdale Resource Center.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With United Way Of Central Georgia, Inc. Granting Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-Cv) Funding, In The Amount Of $72,290.00, To Provide Meals, Paper Goods, And Disposable Cleaning Supplies For Residents Of Brookdale Resource Center

Grants Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia $38,500 in CDBG-CV funds to shelter domestic violence survivors.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Crisis Line & Safe House Of Central Georgia, Inc. Granting A Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-Cv) Funding In The Amount Of $38,500.00 To Provide Shelter Services To Individuals And Families Involved In Domestic Violence Situations Within A 12-Month Period

Grants First Choice Primary Care $100,000 in CDBG-CV funds to diagnose and treat chronic and acute conditions.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With First Choice Primary Care, Inc. Granting Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-Cv) Funding, In The Amount Of $100,000.00, To Provide Diagnosis And Treatment For Chronic And Acute Conditions

Denies a final alcohol license application for New Start Food Mart LLC dba Kitchen Pride.

Official wording26.Final Denial of New Alcohol Beverage License for New Start Food Mart LLC dba Kitchen PrideLegal recommends Denial

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Approves a business license for Sunny Bait Live at 6024 Moseley Dixon Road.

Official wording10.Sunny Bait Live located at 6024 Moseley Dixon Road, Macon, GA 31220Legal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Dueling Piano Bar at 570 Mulberry Street.

Official wording9.Dueling Piano Bar located at 570 Mulberry Street, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Macon Mercer 3737 LLC at 3737 Mercer University Drive.

Official wording8.Macon Mercer 3737 LLC located at 3737 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31204Legal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Bombay Curry at 3292 Bloomfield Village Drive.

Official wording7.Bombay Curry d.b.a. Dream SAJ Corporation located at 3292 Bloomfield Village Drive, Macon, GA 31206Legal recommends approval

Appoints Kelly Potts and reappoints Liana Rogers and Todd Dixon to the Region 5 Emergency Medical Services Council.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Kelly Potts And Reappointing Liana Rogers And Todd Dixon As Members On The Region 5 Emergency Medical Services Council

Approves the minutes from the April 1, 2025 commission meeting.

Official wording28.Approval of minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the April 1, 2025 regular commission meeting.

Official wording28.Approval of minutes from the April 1, 2025 Regular Meeting

Accepts a $48,537 grant from the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation to buy a vehicle for the Sheriff's youth programs.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation Grant, In The Amount Of $48,537.00, With No Local Match Required, Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office For The Purchase Of A Vehicle For Youth Intervention Programs;

Accepts an $84,563 VAWA grant with $28,188 in in-kind match for the District Attorney's Office.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Fy2024 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Award, In The Amount Of $84,563.00, With A $28,188.00 Local Match, To Be Met Through The Provision Of In-Kind Services, To Be Used By The To The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office

Accepts a $75,874 VAWA grant with $25,291 in in-kind match for the Macon-Bibb Solicitor-General's Office.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council FY2024 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Award, In The Amount Of $75,874.00, With A $25,271.00 Local Match, To Be Met Through The Provision Of In-Kind Services, To Be Used By The To The Office Of The Macon-Bibb Solicitor-General;

Hires Stembridge Custom Metals for guardrail repairs across the county as needed.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Stembridge Custom Metals, Inc., For Task-Order Guard Rail Repair, In An Amount Not To Exceed The Amount Of Available Funds Budgeted For These Services, To Be Paid From The Engineering Department Budget, Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Hires Tri Scapes LLC to maintain the grounds at Rose Hill Cemetery for $209,448 per year.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Tri Scapes, LLC For Grounds Maintenance At Rose Hill Cemetery, In An Annual Amount Of $209,448.24, To Be Paid From The General Fund – Parks And Beautification – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Hires Stafford Builders to construct improvements at Linear Park for $1,027,549 using state ARPA funds.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc., For The Construction Of Improvements To Linear Park, In The Amount Of $1,027,549.00, To Be Paid From The Grant Fund – Linear Park-ARPA – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item (State ARPA Funds); And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Allocates up to $130,000 from 2018 SPLOST proceeds to authorized projects.

Official wording23.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of Up To $130,000.00 From 2018 SPLOST Proceeds To Be Allocated To Authorized Projects As Specified Herein;

Adds elevator and door installation to Sheridan Construction's auditorium contract for $704,485 from SPLOST funds.

Official wording11.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Addendum To The Construction Manager At-Risk Agreement With Chris R. Sheridan & Co., Dba Sheridan Construction To Add Elevator And Door Installation To The Scope Of Work In The Amount Of $704,485.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST - Cultural And Recreation – Auditorium And The Coliseum & Auditorium Fund

Hires Bostic/Bostic and Associates to build sidewalks along Barrington Hall Drive for $310,775 from SPLOST funds.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Bostic/Bostic And Associates, LLC, To Perform Sidewalk Construction Along Barrington Hall Drive, Between Cambridge Way And 797 Barrington Hall Drive, At A Cost Of $310,775.00.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds For Road Work;

States the county's intent to seek reimbursement for certain capital improvement expenses.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Expressing The Intent Of Macon-Bibb County To Be Reimbursed For Certain Expenses Relating To Certain Capital Improvements;

Sends $1 million from school safety camera funds to Bibb County School District for school resource officers and crosswalk upgrades.

Official wording22.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Appropriation Of $1,000,000.00 From Sponsored Programs Line Item 250.0368 – Public Safety (School Public Safety Cameras) To The Bibb County School District To Be Used To Recruit School Resource Officers And To Improve Existing And Install New Crosswalks In School Zones;

Redirects $2 million from school safety camera funds to recruit and retain public safety employees.

Official wording7.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Appropriation Of $2,000,000.00 From Sponsored Programs Line Item 250.0368 – Public Safety (School Public Safety Cameras) To Recruit And Retain Public Safety Employees;

Approves a business license for Triangle Food & Gas at 2112 Millerfield Road.

Official wording5.Triangle Food & Gas located at 2112 Millerfield Road, Macon, GALegal Recommends Approval

Approves the minutes from the March 18, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Sends $1 million from school safety camera funds to Bibb County School District to hire school resource officers and improve crosswalks.

Official wording14.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Appropriation Of $1,000,000.00 From Sponsored Programs Line Item 250.0368 – Public Safety (School Public Safety Cameras) To The Bibb County School District To Be Used To Recruit School Resource Officers And To Improve Existing And Install New Crosswalks In School Zones;

Redirects $2 million from school safety camera funds to recruit and retain public safety employees.

Official wording13.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Appropriation Of $2,000,000.00 From Sponsored Programs Line Item 250.0368 – Public Safety (School Public Safety Cameras) To Recruit And Retain Public Safety Employees;

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the March 18, 2025 commission meeting.

Official wording25.Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 Commissioner meeting

Accepts a $40,710 federal grant for the Sheriff's Office to buy safety and surveillance equipment.

Official wording28.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Grant From The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Project Safe Neighborhoods Program, In The Amount Of $40,710.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Purchase Safety And Surveillance Equipment

Accepts a $117,000 state opioid grant to fund staff, training, and counseling for the county's accountability courts.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust (“GOCAT”) Grant, In The Amount Of $117,000.00 With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Macon Judicial Circuit Accountability Courts For Program Staff, Training, And Counseling For Substance Abuse Treatment;

Adds $200,955 to 1 Accord Technologies' network configuration contract paid from SPLOST public safety funds.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor, To Execute A Change Order To The Network Configuration Services Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies, LLC, In The Amount Of $200,955.17, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds – Public Safety Line Item

Adds $250,000 to the Mead Road Transfer Station contract to cover waste disposal tipping fees.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $250,000.00, To The Purchase Order For Mead Road Transfer Station To Pay For Tipping/Dumping Fees

Hires Atlanta Paving & Concrete to resurface county roads for $1.27 million from LMIG and SPLOST funds.

Official wording14.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,272,125.90, To Be Paid From LMIG/GDOT Grant Funds And 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Buys and installs new playground equipment at Eastview Park for $148,792 using CDBG grant funds.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Great Southern Recreation, In The Amount Of $148,792.30, For The Purchase And Installation Of Playcraft Playground Equipment At Eastview Park, To Be Paid From ECD-CDBG Grant Fund – Economic & Community Development – Housing Rehab – Housing Projects – Facilities Line Item;

Buys and installs new playground equipment at Memorial Park Recreation Center for $368,526 from SPLOST funds.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Great Southern Recreation, In The Amount Of $368,526.18, For The Purchase And Installation Of Playcraft Playground Equipment Memorial Park Recreation Center, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – Memorial – Property Line Item

Buys and installs new production and lighting equipment at the Grand Opera House for a combined $488,500 using SPLOST funds.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Agreements With Barbizon Charlotte, Inc. d.b.a. Barbizon Atlanta, In The Amount Of $154,542.24 For The Purchase And Installation Of Production Equipment, And $333,958.37 For The Purchase And Installation Of Lighting Equipment At The Grand Opera House, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Culture & Recreation – Grand Opera House – Property Line Item

Hires BTBB Inc. to design the Grand Opera House renovation at a fee of 7% of construction costs, estimated at $63,000.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With BTBB, Inc. For The Provision Of Architectural Services For The Grand Opera House Renovation, In The Amount Of 7% Of Construction Costs, Estimated To Be Approximately $63,000.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Culture & Recreation – Grand Opera House - Property Line Item;

Reappoints Stephen V. Skalko to Post 5 of the Construction Board of Appeals.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Stephen V. Skalko To Post 5 Of The Construction Board Of Appeals;

Approves a business license for Macon Arts Center at 4570 Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording6.Macon Arts Center located at 4570 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31206Legal recommends approval

Denies a business license for Kitchen Pride at 3101 Columbus Road for operating as a vice mart and a prior alcohol violation.

Official wording5.Kitchen Pride located at 3101 Columbus Rd, Macon, GAAfter review, legal recommends denial of this application. Though business self-identifies as a Food Mart in this application, on two separate inspections of the premises by Code Enforcement, officers found the store was operating as a Vice Mart, without the fresh food required of a food mart. Moreover, business owner and agent has been convicted of selling alcohol without a license at this same store.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Denies a business license for the food mart at 1436 Forsyth Street for operating as a vice mart without required fresh food.

Official wording4.Food Mart located at 1436 Forsyth Street, Macon, GA 31201After review, legal recommends denial of this application. Business self-identifies as a Vice Mart. On two separate occasions, Code Enforcement determined that business is operating as a vice mart, without the fresh food required of a food mart.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Approves the minutes from the March 4, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording25.Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Names a portion of Poplar Street between First and Third Streets in honor of Bryan Nichols.

Official wording22.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Dedicate That Portion Of Poplar Street Running Between First Street And Third Street In Honor Of Bryan Nichols In Recognition Of His Significant Leadership And Service To The Macon-Bibb Community; Appropriation Of An Amount Not To Exceed $500.00 From The General Fund – Fund Balance To The Facilities Management Department For The Purchase Of Materials Signage;

Authorizes the purchase of certain parcels of real property.

Official wording22.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Such Documents As Are Necessary To Purchase Certain Parcels Of Real Property ​

Authorizes a master development agreement with the Urban Development Authority to lease county land for business development.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Master Development Agreement With The Urban Development Authority For The Lease Of Certain Parcels Real Property To Promote Business Development;

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording19.Executive Session

Gives Visit Macon up to $300,000 in American Rescue Plan interest earnings to promote tourism.

Official wording23.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of Up To $300,000.00 From Interest Earned On American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Visit Macon, Inc. To Promote Tourism, Travel, And Hospitality

Approves a mid-year budget adjustment of $8.2 million to reflect increased revenue and fund various county expenses.

Official wording18.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Make A Mid-Year Budget Adjustment; To Amend The Fy 2025 Budget By Amending Revenue Lines In The Amount Of $4,200,000.00 To Recognize The Increased Revenue Received To Date, To Authorize Interdepartmental Transfers In The Amount Of $293,325.00, And To Amend General Fund - Fund Balance In The Amount Of $3,701,421.00; To Appropriate Such Funds To Various Expense Line Items In A Total Amount Of $8,194,746.00

Accepts a $50,000 emergency management grant with $50,000 in in-kind match to buy computers and a vehicle for sheltering operations.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency, In The Amount Of $50,000.00, With A $50,000.00 Local Match To Be Met Through The Provision Of In-Kind Services, To Be Used By The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency To Purchase New Computers And A Vehicle To Transport And Deliver Sheltering Supplies And Equipment

Installs lighting at the skate park at Carolyn Crayton Park for $102,750.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Middle Georgia Outdoor Lighting, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Lighting At The Skate Park At Carolyn Crayton Park, In The Amount Of $102,750.00, To Be Paid From The Capital Improvements Fund – Recreation – Machinery & Equipment Line Item;

Hires Mid-State Striping for up to $100,000 to paint pavement markings on county roads as needed.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Mid-State Striping, Inc., For Task-Order Pavement Striping Services, In An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00, To Be Paid From The Engineering Department Budget, Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Approves a business license for Macon BP Mart at 5594 Houston Road.

Official wording11.Macon BP Mart located at 5594 Houston Road, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Shoppers Value Foods at 5580 Thomaston Road.

Official wording10.Shoppers Value Foods located at 5580 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Quill at the Woodward at 350 Second Street.

Official wording9.Quill at the Woodward located at 350 2nd Street, Macon, GA 31201

Approves a business license for Chevron Food Mart at 1106 Rocky Creek Road.

Official wording8.Chevron Food Mart located at 1106 Rocky Creek, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Residence Inn Macon at 3900 Sheraton Drive.

Official wording7.Residence Inn Macon located at 3900 Sheraton Drive, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for SMR Petroleum at 5950 Hawkinsville Road.

Official wording6.SMR Petroleum located at 5950 Hawkinsville Road, Macon, GA

Approves the minutes from the February 18, 2025 commission meeting.

Official wording4.Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.

Official wording30.Executive Session

Accepts a donation of 11 bike racks and 11 seats from Bike Walk Macon to be installed in downtown Macon.

Official wording27.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Acceptance Eleven (11) Bike Racks And Eleven (11) Simme Seats As A Donation To Macon-Bibb County From Bike Walk Macon, Inc., To Be Installed At Various In Downtown Macon

Grants Crisis Line & Safe House $42,615 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds to shelter domestic violence survivors.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Crisis Line & Safe House Of Central Georgia, Inc. Granting An Emergency Solutions Grant, In The Amount Of $42,615.00, To Provide Shelter And Comprehensive Services To Individuals And Families Involved In Domestic Violence Situations;

Accepts up to $5.5 million in state airport aid with a $1.8 million local match to build hangars and extend the taxiway at the regional airport.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of Georgia Department Of Transportation Georgia Airport Aid Funding, In The Amount Of Up To $5,512,500.00, With A $1,837,500.00 Local Match, To Be Used At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport To Build Hangars, Extend East Drive, And Relocate The Vault;

Grants Family Advancement Ministries $32,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rental and utility assistance.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Family Advancement Ministries, Inc. Granting An Emergency Solutions Grant, In The Amount Of $32,000.00, To Provide Rental Assistance And Utility Assistance To Help Prevent Homelessness;

Grants Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council $48,675 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rental and utility assistance.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. Granting An Emergency Solutions Grant, In The Amount Of $48,675.00, To Provide Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance, And Case Management Services To Help Prevent Homelessness;

Grants United Way of Central Georgia $25,106 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds to shelter unsheltered individuals.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With United Way Of Central Georgia, Inc. Granting An Emergency Solutions Grant, In The Amount Of $25,106.00, To Provide Emergency Shelter, Support Services, And Case Management Services To Unsheltered Individuals;

Closes out six completed 2018 SPLOST projects and redirects $475,418 to remaining active projects.

Official wording32.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Designate As Complete The Following Projects From The 2018 SPLOST Timeline: From Roads And Bridges - Seventh Street, Central City Commons, Second Street, Navicent, And Allen Road Signal Projects; And From Cultural And Public - Coliseum And S.M.A.R.T. Lake Park Projects; To Authorize The Reappropriation Of $475,418.00 In 2018 SPLOSTProceeds To Other 2018 SPLOST Projects As Specified Herein; To Approve The Forty-Sixth Amendment To The SPLOST Timeline And Budget As Presented By The SPLOST Project Manager

Hires Williams Communications for $142,219 to repair electrical supply systems at county radio towers using SPLOST funds.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor, To Enter An Agreement With Williams Communications, Inc., In The Amount Of $142,219.72 For Repairs To Radio Tower Electric Supply Systems, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds – Public Safety Line Item;

Hires Rumcreek Enterprises to manage SPLOST projects county-wide for $170,000 per year.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Rumcreek Enterprises, LLC For The Provision of SPLOST Management Services, In An Annual Amount Of $170,000.00, To Be Paid From SPLOST Funds;

Hires Pro Construction to renovate Filmore Thomas Park for $506,535 from SPLOST funds.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Pro Construction Of Ga, LLC For The Renovation Of Filmore Thomas Park, In The Amount Of $506,535.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – Filmore Thomas – Property Line Item;

Hires Turner Construction to renovate Memorial Park Recreation Center for $1.1 million from SPLOST funds.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Turner Construction Management LLC For The Renovation Of The Memorial Park Recreation Center, In The Amount Of $1,100,000.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – Memorial – Property Line Item;

Hires Spillers Design and Construction to renovate Frank Johnson Recreation Center for $2 million from SPLOST funds.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Spillers Design And Construction LLC For The Renovation Of The Frank Johnson Recreation Center, In The Amount Of $2,047,412.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – Frank Johnson – Property Line Item;

Hires 1 Accord Technologies for $260,130 to upgrade network infrastructure at county fire stations using SPLOST funds.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor, To Enter An Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies, LLC, In The Amount Of $260,130.00 For Network Configuration Services For Macon-Bibb County Fire Stations, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds – Public Safety Line Item

Amends the tax-in-lieu agreement with the School District and Industrial Authority for the Project Bengal industrial development at Sofkee Industrial Park.

Official wording33.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Second Amendment To The Existing Intergovernmental Agreement Between Macon-Bibb County, Bibb County School District, And Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Relating To The Distribution Of Pilot Payments In Lieu Of Taxes Related To Project Bengal; To Execute An Acknowledgement To The First Amendment To The Existing Intergovernmental For New 704 Fund Project: Sofkee Industrial Park (“Project Bengal”/Irving)

Hires Sheridan Construction to build a new corporate FBO terminal and rehabilitate the parking lot at the regional airport for $13.4 million.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Sheridan Construction LLC For The Construction Of The Corporate FBO Terminal Building And Parking Lot Rehabilitation At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, In The Amount Of $13,445,500.00, To Be Paid From The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Construction Fund 2025; And For Other Lawful Purposes ​

Hires Vera Causa Group to serve as public information officer and strategic advisor for the District Attorney's Office at $54,000 per year.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With Vera Causa Group, LLC For The Provision Of Public Information Officer And Strategic Advisor Services For The District Attorney’s Office, In An Annual Amount Of $54,000.00, To Be Paid From The General Fund – District Attorney – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item;

Appoints Clifford Rushin, Roger Jackson, and Ellery Dunn to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Civil Service Board.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Clifford Rushin, Roger Jackson, And Ellery Dunn To The Macon-Bibb County Fire Civil Service Board

Appoints seven members to the new Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Joshua Hale, Christele Parham, Maiesha Clark, Julia Morrison, Marshall Talley, Anthony Howard, And Scott Mitchell To Serve On The Friends Of Rosa Parks Square Board

Appoints Robert Abbott and Barbara Boyer to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections.

Official wording4.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Assent To And Appoint Robert Abbott And Barbara Boyer To The Macon-Bibb County Board Of Elections

Approves the minutes from the January 28, 2025 commission meeting.

Official wording34.Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the January 28, 2025 commission meeting.

Official wording33.Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting

Asks the state legislature to raise the mayor's term limit from two to three four-year terms, matching the limit that already applies to commissioners.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Requesting The Local Legislative Delegation Introduce Legislation To Amend Section 10(E) Of The Macon-Bibb County Charter So As To Provide For Equal Term Limitations For All Members Of The Governing Authority Of Macon-Bibb County

Awards a $60,000 CDBG grant to Rebuilding Macon Inc. to support the Rebuilding Macon Volunteer Youth Program.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Rebuilding Macon, Inc., Granting A Community Development Block Grant, In The Amount Of $60,000.00, To Provide For The Rebuiling Macon Volunteer Youth Program

Awards a $141,000 CDBG grant to Rebuilding Macon Inc. to provide minor home repairs for low-income homeowners.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Rebuilding Macon, Inc., Granting A Community Development Block Grant, In The Amount Of $141,000.00, To Provide Minor Home Repairs To Homes Of Low-Income Homeowners

Appropriates $2,000,000 to purchase and equip vehicles for the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

Official wording18.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance To Transfers To Capital Improvements, In A Total Amount Of $2,000,000.00 To Provide For The Purchase And Equipping Of Vehicles For The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office

Transfers $300,000 within the Risk Management budget from workers' compensation to general liability insurance.

Official wording17.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Risk Management Budget, From The Workers Compensation Fund, Claims - Medical Line To The Risk Management Budget Insurance Liability Line, In The Amount Of $300,000.00;

Transfers $95,105 within the TAG Grant budget and approves a change order to Southeastern Growers Inc. for additional plants and supplies.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Tag Grant Budget, In The Amount Of $95,105.00, From The Fed Grant Line Item To The Contract Labor Line Item; To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $95,105.00, To The Southeastern Growers Inc. Purchase Order To Purchase Additional Plants And Supplies

Authorizes a lease with the Macon Transit Authority for county IT office space at Terminal Station at $107,327 per year.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement With The Macon Transit Authority For The Lease Of 6,967 Square Feet Of Office Space In The Terminal Station At An Annual Rate Of $107,326.68, With A 2.54% Increase In 2026, For A Term Expiring April 30, 2026, To Be Paid From The Information Technology, Rentals – Land & Building Line Item

Authorizes a $1,782,616 asphalt paving and resurfacing contract with McLeroy Inc. using LMIG grant and 2018 SPLOST funds.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement With Mcleroy, Inc., For Asphalt Paving & Resurfacing Services, In The Amount Of $1,782,616.10, To Be Paid From LMIG/GDOT Grant Funds And 2018 SPLOST Funds

Approves a $50,000 change order to Mead Road Transfer Station for additional landfill tipping and dumping fees.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $50,000.00, To The Purchase Order For Mead Road Transfer Station To Pay For Tipping/Dumping Fees

Approves a $190,000 change order to Warren Associates for new tables and chairs at Lake Tobesofkee Campground.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $190,000.00, To The Lake Tobesofkee Campground Renovations Agreement With Warren Associates, Inc., To Provide For New Campground Tables And Chairs

Reappoints Commissioner Raymond Wilder to the Retirement Committee for Macon Pensions and Retirement Systems.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Commissioner Raymond Wilder To Serve As A Member Of The Retirement Committee For The Macon Pensions And Retirement Systems, Division A Plan

Reappoints Tim Jones to the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Tim Jones To The Macon-Bibb County Planning And Zoning Commission

Denies an alcohol license for King Food Mart on Womack Street.

Official wording5.Final Alcohol License Denial for Central Pantry LLC dba King Food Mart located at 635 Womack Street, Macon, GA

The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Approves the minutes from the December 16, 2024 special called meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2024 ​Special Called Meeting

Asks the state legislature to raise the mayor's term limit from two to three four-year terms, matching the limit that already applies to commissioners.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Requesting The Local Legislative Delegation Introduce Legislation To Amend Section 10(E) Of The Macon-Bibb County Charter So As To Provide For Equal Term Limitations For All Members Of The Governing Authority Of Macon-Bibb County

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the written record of what happened at the last commission meeting.

Official wording6.Approval of Minutes

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording39.Executive Session

Puts a special sales tax (SPLOST) to county voters in a March 18, 2025 election.

Official wording38.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Impose, Levy, And Collect A Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Within Macon-Bibb County Conditioned Upon Approval By A Majority Of The Qualified Voters Residing Within Macon-Bibb County Voting In An Election Thereon To Be Held On March 18, 2025; To Authorize The Issuance Of General Obligation Debt Of Macon-Bibb County

Updates the staffing chart for the County Attorney's office.

Official wording36.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend The Organizational Chart Of The County Attorney's Office, As Detailed Herein

Accepts a $155,706 federal grant for Sheriff's Office technology and equipment.

Official wording34.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A BJA FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant From The Department Of Justice Office Of Justice Programs, In The Amount Of $155,706.00, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Purchase Technology And Equipment

Accepts a $2,000 donation to the county Emergency Management Agency.

Official wording33.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Monetary Donation From Irving Tissue, In The Amount Of $2,000.00, To The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency

Accepts a $78,980 federal grant for the Solicitor General's victim services.

Official wording32.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Continuation Award Allocation For Federal Fiscal Year 2025 In A Total Amount Of $78,980.00, With Local Match Fund Requirements Having Been Waived For This Grant Cycle, To The Bibb County Solicitor General’s Office

Accepts an $86,109 federal grant for the District Attorney's victim services.

Official wording31.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“Voca”) Continuation Award Allocation For Federal Fiscal Year 2025 In A Total Amount Of $86,109.00, With Local Match Fund Requirements Having Been Waived For This Grant Cycle, To The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office

Authorizes a $67,000 grant to the Salvation Army for emergency shelter services.

Official wording30.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Salvation Army, Inc., Granting A Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-Cv), In The Amount Of $67,000.00, To Provide Emergency Shelter Services To Prevent Displacement Of Individuals And Families

Carries over $57,767,233 in the FY2025 budget for outstanding purchase orders.

Official wording28.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation For The Transfer Of $57,767,233.00 From The Fund Balances Of Multiple Funds In The Fy25 Budget To Account For Outstanding Purchase Orders

Adjusts the FY2024 general fund budget to $252,430,623.

Official wording27.An Ordinance Of The Macon Bibb County Commission To Amend The Fy2024 General Fund Budget To $252,430,623 In Total Revenues And $252,430,623 In Total Expenditures And Other Year End Adjustments

Hires S2K Consulting to audit county phone bills for savings.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement For An Audit Of Macon-Bibb County Telecommunication Accounts With S2k Consulting, Inc., At An Hourly Rate Of $120.00 Plus 50% Of All First-Year Savings On Any Disconnected, Corrected, Or Improved Rates, To Be Paid From The I.T. Department Budget, Security & Infrastructure, Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item Or Such Other Accounts As Savings Generated Through The Services May Be Held

Reviews an alcohol license for Ocmulgee Brewpub on Second Street.

Official wording42.Ocmulgee Brewpub located at 484 2nd Street, Macon, GaAdding liquor consumed on premises to licenseLegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for Just Tap'D on First Street.

Official wording23.Just Tap'D located at 488 ​First Street, Macon, GAAdding liquor consumed on premises to licenseLegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for Chevron Food Mart on Gray Highway.

Official wording22.Chevron Food Mart located at 997 Gray Highway, Macon, GAGas station with change of ownershipLegal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for HP Liquors on Zebulon Road.

Official wording21.HP Liquors located at 6374 Zebulon Road, Macon, GALiquor store with change of ownershipLegal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for MKD Fuel and Food on Columbus Road.

Official wording20.MKD Fuel & Food located at 5730 Columbus Road, Macon, GAGas station with change of ownershipLegal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Kings Food Mart on Houston Avenue.

Official wording19.Kings Food Mart located at 2765 Houston Avenue, Macon, GA​​Gas Station with Change of OwnershipLegal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for Vineville Food Mart on Vineville Avenue.

Official wording18.Vineville Food Mart located at 3224 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA​​Gas station with change of ownershipLegal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Legend event venue on Broadway.

Official wording17.Legend located at 2936 Broadway, Macon, GA​​Event venue with alcohol consumed on premisesLegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for Rocky's Liquor on Eisenhower Parkway.

Official wording16.Rocky's Liquor located at 1090 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GALiquor store with change of ownershipLegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for Riverside Mobil on Riverside Drive.

Official wording15.Riverside Mobil located at 2900 Riverside Drive, Macon, GaGas station with change of ownershipLegal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Bombay Curry on Bloomfield Village Drive.

Official wording14.Bombay Curry located at 3892 Bloomfield Village Drive, Macon, GA 31206​​Restaurant with alcohol consumed on premisesLegal recommends approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for VZZ Hookah Lounge on Mercer University Drive.

Official wording13.VZZ Hookah Inc located at 3555 Mercer University, Macon, GAHookah lounge with live entertainment and alcohol consumed on premises.Legal recommends approval.

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for Central Pantry on Womack Street, recommended for denial.

Official wording12.Central Pantry located at 635 Womack Street, Macon, GA Business self-identifies as a food mart. However, upon inspection by Code Enforcement, it was revealed that the business does not meet the definition of a food mart and is operating as a vice mart. After review, legal recommends denial.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for Stevis Food Plus on Anthony Road, recommended for denial.

Official wording11.Stevis Food Plus LLC located at 12286 Anthony Road, Macon, GABusiness self identifies as a grocery store and vice mart. Inspection revealed business is operating as a vice mart.Legal recommends denial

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reappoints two members to the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Mayor Lester Miller And Walt Miller To The Central Georgia Joint Development Authority

Reappoints two members to the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Natasha Christian And Dr. Lori Rodgers To The Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board

Reappoints six members to the county Pension Trustee Board.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Jesse Griffin, Michael Smallwood, Christy Iuliucci, Paul Bronson, Valerie Wynn, And Christopher Patterson To The Pension Trustee Board Of The Macon-Bibb County Pension Plan;

Reappoints four members to the county pension retirement committee.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Pearlie Toliver, Charlotte Woody, Valerie Wynn, And Delitshu Hamm To Serve As Members Of The Retirement Committee For The Macon Pensions And Retirement Systems, Division A Plan

Reappoints Kenvoris Blair to the county Transit Authority.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Reappoint Kenvoris Blair To Serve As A Member Of The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority

Approves the minutes from the December 3, 2024 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.December 3, 2024 Pre-Commission Minutes

Moves $250,000 within the Engineering budget for contract labor.

Official wording15.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Engineering Departmental Budget, From The Professional Services Line To The Contractual Labor Services Line, In The Amount Of $250,000.00

Accepts $550,000 in grants to plan streetscapes and commercial development in Pleasant Hill.

Official wording19.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Acceptance Of An Federal Highway Administration FY 2023 Neighborhood Access And Equity Grant (“NAE Grant”), In The Amount Of $500,000.00, With A $100,000.00 Local Match, To Develop A Streetscapes And Commercial Development Plan For The Pleasant Hill Neighborhood; The Acceptance Of A Grant From The Knight Foundation, In The Amount Of $50,000.00, To Provide For A Portion Of The Local Match Required For The NAE Grant; A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance In The Amount Of $50,000.00 To Provide For The Remainder Of The Local Match For The NAE Grant;

Accepts a $51,477 federal grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Judicial Council Of Georgia American Rescue Plan Act Grant For Calendar Year 2024-2025, In The Amount Of $51,477.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit

Accepts a $41,514 federal grant for the Solicitor General's victim-witness program.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Victim Witness Assistance Program (“VWAP”) Grant For Federal Fiscal Year 2024, In The Amount Of $41,514.00, With No Local Match, To The Bibb County Solicitor General’s Office

Accepts a $6,000 grant to spay and neuter shelter animals.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Georgia Department Of Agriculture Dog And Cat Sterilization Program Grant In The Amount Of $6,000.00, With No Local Match, To Be Used By The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Division For The Purpose Of Spaying And Neutering Cats And Dogs At The Shelter

Accepts a $29,528 highway-safety grant for the Sheriff's HEAT unit.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2025 H.E.A.T. Grant From The Governor’s Office Of Highway Safety, In The Amount Of $29,528.04, With No Local Match, To Be Used By The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Provide For Partial Funding Of Salaries And Operating Expenditures For The H.E.A.T Unit

Accepts a $93,350 federal grant for the District Attorney's victim-witness program.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Victim Witness Assistance Program (“VWAP”) Grant For Federal Fiscal Year 2024, In The Amount Of $93,350.00, With No Local Match, To The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office

Extends the county's copier and printer lease with Ricoh for $107,616.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A 12 Month Extension Of The Master Lease Agreement For Copiers And Printers In The Various Departments With Ricoh Usa, Inc., In The Amount Of $107,616.24, With Individual Leases To Be Paid From Individual Department Budgeted Line Item Funds

Approves the minutes from the November 19, 2024 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording20.November 19, 2024 Pre-Commission Minutes

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording11.Executive Session

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the previous meeting.

Official wording6.Approval of Minutes

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording20.Executive Session

Updates the staffing chart for the Solicitor-General's office.

Official wording19.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend The Organizational Chart Of The Solicitor-General’s Office, As Detailed Herein

Accepts donated park improvements at Lynmore Estates Park.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Acceptance Of Park Improvements At Lynmore Estates Park To Be Donated And Installed By Macon Area Habitat For Humanity In Partnership With Citizens Of Georgia Power

Dedicates a memorial maple tree for Jaxon Bilbrey at Washington Park.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Acceptance Of And Approve The Installation Of A Red Maple Tree In Memory Of Jaxon Bilbrey In Washington Park; To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation In The Amount Of Up To $500.00 From General Fund – Fund Balance To The Parks And Beautification Budget For The Purchase Of Materials And Memorial Signage

Accepts a $3,200 grant for Fire Department protective gear.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A FY2024 Homeland Security Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency In The Amount Of $3,200.00, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department For Personal Protective Equipment

Approves a tax agreement with the Housing Authority to rehab Bobby Jones Street public housing.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing Macon-Bibb County To Execute A Pilot Agreement With The Housing Authority Of Macon-Bibb County, Related To The Rehabilitation Of The Public Housing Community On Bobby Jones Street;

Hires Sizemore, Inc. for courthouse security at $21 an hour.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With Sizemore, Inc., For Security Services At The Bibb County Courthouse, At An Average Hourly Rate Of $21.00, To Be Paid From The Facilities Maintenance Budget – Government Wide Utilities Account

Hires Surveying and Mapping, LLC for utility-location work at up to $106 an hour.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With Surveying And Mapping, Llc, For Utility Location Services & Mapping To Be Paid At A Rate Of Up To $106.00 Per Hour

Hires Ace Enterprises for $397,509 to build sidewalks on Barrington Hall Drive.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Ace Enterprises, LLC, To Perform Sidewalk Construction Barrington Hall Drive, At A Cost Of $397,509.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds For Road Work;

Hires Dixie Lawn and Landscaping for $156,420 a year at Riverside Cemetery.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Ground Maintenance Service Agreement With Dixie Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. To Perform Landscaping And Ground Maintenance Services At Riverside Cemetery, In An Annual Amount Of $156,420.00, To Be Paid From The Parks And Beautification, Contract Labor, Contractual Services Line Item

Reviews an alcohol license for Red Lobster on Riverside Drive.

Official wording8.Red Lobster 0048 located at 2077 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31204

Appoints Stanley B. Stewart to the county Board of Health.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Stanley B. Stewart To The Macon-Bibb County Board Of Health

Appoints Robert McCord to the county pension retirement committee.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Appoint Robert Mccord To Serve As A Member Of The Retirement Committee For The Macon-Bibb County Pensions And Retirement System, Division A Plan

Appoints Ethiel Garlington to the Macon Housing Authority Board.

Official wording4.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Ethiel Garlington To Serve On The Macon Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners;

Approves the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting.

Official wording24.Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting

Transfers certain county real property to the Urban Development Authority for economic development purposes.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Transfer Certain Real Property To The Urban Development Authority

Authorizes a lease agreement with Tri-State Charter LLC for a large hangar at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement With Tri-State Charter, LLC For The Lease Of A Large Hangar At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport;

Accepts a $240,000 federal juvenile justice grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of An Office Of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Fy24 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant From The Department Of Justice, In The Amount Of $240,000.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office

Authorizes a $101,430 purchase of generators for public safety radio towers using 2018 SPLOST funds.

Official wording29.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With Energy Systems Southeast, LLC, For The Purchase Of Generators For Public Safety Radio Towers In An Amount Not To Exceed $101,430.00, Payable From 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Approves a $160,000 change order to ACCG for a one-time audit of pensionable earnings data across county pension plans.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Change Order To Macon-Bibb County’s Pension Administration And Actuarial Services Agreement With ACCG To Provide An Additional One-Time Pensionable Earnings And Data Audit Support Service, In The Total Amount Of $160,000.00, To Be Paid From The Trust Corpuses Of The Three Pension Plans On A Prorated Basis; To Authorize The Mayor To Execute Future Change Orders Consistent With The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances, To Be Paid In The Same Manner;

Authorizes a $597,270 agreement with Warren Associates for campground renovations at Lake Tobesofkee.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Warren Associates, Inc. To Perform Campground Renovations At Lake Tobesofkee, In The Amount Of $597,270.00, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – Lake Tobesofkee – Property Line Item

Authorizes a master services agreement with Terracon Consultants for environmental testing and inspection services.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Master Services Agreement With Terracon Consultants, Inc. For The Performance Of Environmental Testing And Inspection Services

Approves a business license for Lucky Food Mart at 3390 Jeffersonville Road.

Official wording10.Lucky Food Mart located at 3390 Jeffersonville Road, Macon, GA 31217Legal recommends approval

Approves an alcohol business license for B.P. Mart on Bloomfield Road.

Official wording9.B. P. Mart located at 3843 Bloomfield Road, Macon, GA Legal recommends approval.

Approves an alcohol business license for Bamba Mex Grill on Forsyth Road.

Official wording8.Bamba Mex Grill located at 4524 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210Legal recommends approval.

Approves a business license for Shurling Food Mart at 2904 Shurling Drive.

Official wording7.Shurling Food Mart located at 2904 Shurling Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for Krunch N Munch on Montpelier Avenue, recommended for denial.

Official wording6.Krunch N Munch Food Mart located at 2793 Montpelier AvenueReviewed by Legal. Business location's gas pumps are not functional and business does not offer the food products required to meet the criteria of a Food Mart as defined in MBC Sec. 4-1. Business location is a Vice Mart and pursuant to MBC Sec. 4-36(9)(B) Vice Marts shall not receive new alcohol licensure. Legal recommends denial.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for USA Grocery on Ingleside Avenue.

Official wording5.Daanish 2353 D.B.A. USA Grocery located at 2353 Ingleside Avenue, Macon, GA 31204

Approves a business license for Lucky Food Mart at 3390 Jeffersonville Road.

Official wording17.Lucky Food Mart located at 3390 Jeffersonville Road, Macon, GA 31217Legal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Shurling Food Mart at 2904 Shurling Drive.

Official wording14.Shurling Food Mart located at 2904 Shurling Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval.

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the October 1, 2024 commission meeting.

Official wording13.Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 Commission Meeting

Dedicates a donated plaque honoring Charley Benger at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve The Installation And Dedication Of A Donated Plaque In Memory Of Charley Benger At Soldier’s Square In Rose Hill Cemetery

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording9.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting.

Official wording8.Minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting

Authorizes a county industrial revenue bond of up to $20 million for capital projects.

Official wording28.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Requesting That The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Issue Its Revenue Bond In The Principal Amount Not To Exceed $20,000,000.00 (The “Series 2024 Bond”) For The Purpose Of The Projects Described Herein; To Authorize The Execution Of An Intergovernmental Contract To Be Entered Into Between The County And The Authority To Provide Security For The Series 2024 Bond; To Authorize The Reimbursement Of Planned Expenditures For The Projects With Proceeds From The Series 2024 Bond; To Designate Various Firms And Professionals To Work And Assist The County With The Issuance Of The Series 2024 Bond

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording26.Executive Session

Dedicates an oak tree and plaque at Murphey Park in honor of Lee B. Murphey.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve The Installation And Dedication Of An Oak Tree And A Plaque In Murphey Park In Honor Of Lee B. Murphey

Dedicates a donated plaque honoring Charley Benger at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve The Installation And Dedication Of A Donated Plaque In Memory Of Charley Benger At Soldier’s Square In Rose Hill Cemetery

Updates staffing charts for several county departments and adjusts their budgets.

Official wording22.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend The Organizational Charts Of The Mayor’s And County Manager’s Offices, The State Court Of Bibb County, And The Code Enforcement, Engineering Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Regional Airport, And Recreation Departments, As Detailed Herein; To Make Such Budgetary Adjustments As Are Necessitated Thereby;

Gives a one-time 3% cost-of-living raise to fire and police retirees.

Official wording20.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Provide A One-Time Cost Of Living Adjustment Of Three Percent Of Current Benefits, Effective January 1, 2025, For All Retirees And Beneficiaries Of The Macon Fire And Police Employees Retirement System Who Would Otherwise Be Entitled To A Benefits Adjustment Of One And One-Half Percent On That Date, And In Lieu Thereof;

Moves $22,000 within the Airport budget for additional design services.

Official wording18.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Budget Transfer Within The Airport Departmental Budget, From The Repairs And Maintenance Buildings Line To The Professional Services Line, In The Amount Of $22,000.00, To Provide For Additional Design Services

Supports Newtown Macon's grant request to extend the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail to Rose Hill Cemetery.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission In Support Of And Authorizing Newtown Macon, Inc. To Apply For Funds From The Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program For The Expansion Of The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail To Include Rose Hill Cemetery

Accepts a $10,000 grant for the Sheriff's Office gang-tracking software upkeep.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Fy2025 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (“Gap”) Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency (Gema/Hs) In The Amount Of $10,000.00, With No Local Match Required, To Be Used By The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Fund The Annual Support And Maintenance Costs Of The Formulytics Platform

Accepts a $7,600 grant for Sheriff's Office diving equipment.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Macon Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation Grant, In The Amount Of $7,600.00, With No Local Match Required, Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office For The Purchase Of Diving Equipment;

Authorizes as-needed HVAC repair and maintenance agreements with various vendors for county-owned facilities.

Official wording31.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Agreements With Various Vendors, At Specified Hourly Rates For As-Needed Repair And Maintenance Services For Hvac Systems At County-Owned Facilities, To Be Paid From The Facilities Management Budget

Renews the county's eCourt software for $209,618.

Official wording12.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With Journal Technologies, Inc., For The Annual Renewal Of Ecourt Software, Inclusive Of Maintenance And Hosting Services, In The Amount Of $209,618.43, To Be Paid From The Information Technology Budget, Enterprise Applications - Repairs & Maintenance, Software License & Maintenance Line Item

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Confirms the mayor's emergency declaration for Hurricane Helene.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Confirming The Declaration Of Emergency Issued By The Mayor In Response To Hurricane Helene

Takes up the county attorney's final recommendation on an alcohol-license denial.

Official wording8.County Attorney's Office final recommendation on Committee of the Whole's Alcohol License Denial Recommendation.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Appoints Stanley Stewart to finish Elaine Lucas's District 3 commission term.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Appoint Stanley Stewart To Complete The Unexpired Term Of Elaine Lucas As The District 3 Representative On The Macon-Bibb County Commission

Reappoints five members to the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board.

Official wording5.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Carolyn Crayton, Kristen Grissom, Janice Habersham, Dee Newton, And Ron Wildman To The Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Reappoints two members to the county Transit Authority.

Official wording4.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Reappoint Deborah Garcia And Gloria Lynn Farmer To Serve As Members Of The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority;

Approves the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting.

Official wording32.Approval of minutes from the September ​3, 2024 meeting

Lowers the county property tax rate for 2024, from 10.723 to 9.900 mills.

Official wording26.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reducing The Millage Rate From 10.723 Mills To 9.900 Mills, To Be Levied And Assessed For The Year 2024 Upon The Taxable Property Located In The Macon-Bibb County Tax District;

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Lowers the county property tax rate for 2024, from 10.723 to 9.900 mills.

Official wording27.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reducing The Millage Rate From 10.723 Mills To 9.900 Mills, To Be Levied And Assessed For The Year 2024 Upon The Taxable Property Located In The Macon-Bibb County Tax District;

Closes several downtown rights-of-way and allows their sale to neighboring owners.

Official wording28.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorizing The Mayor To Abandon Certain Portions Of Right-Of-Way In Old City Blocks 59, 75, 76, Removing Such Paths From The Official Road Map Of Macon-Bibb County; And To Authorize The Sale Of The Parcels Resulting From Such Abandonment Via Offer To Current Of Future Abutting Owners;

Closes an unnamed right-of-way near 3600 Brookdale Avenue and removes it from the county road map.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorizing The Mayor To Close And Abandon Certain Portions Of Unnamed Right-Of-Way Running Between Brookdale Avenue And Atlantic Avenue, And Lying Adjacent To 3600 Brookdale Avenue, And To Remove Such Paths From The Official Road Map Of Macon-Bibb County;

Sells a 0.16-acre property to BSW Auto Sales for about $5,327.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute A Quitclaim Deed In Favor Of BSW Auto Sales, LLC, For The Sale Of Real Property Totaling 0.16 Of An Acre, More Or Less, For Its Approximate Fair Market Value Of $5,327.47;

Raises the county's participation goals for minority- and small-business programs.

Official wording30.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Section 19-60 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances For The Purpose Of Increasing The Annual Participation Goals For Minority And Small Business Programs;

Sets aside $250,000 to match a grant for a new playground at Amerson River Park.

Official wording10.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation In The Amount Of $250,000.00 From General Fund – Fund Balance To The Federal Grants Fund For ThePurpose Of Providing Matching Funding For A Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant From The Georgia Department Of Natural Resources; To Authorize The Application For And Acceptance Of Such Grant To Update The Playground At Amerson River Park; And To Approve The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment If Such Grant Is Awarded;

Spends $49,500 on health screenings for county employees and retirees.

Official wording32.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Health Services Of Central Georgia, Inc. DBA Atrium Health Navicent Medical Group, In The Amount Of $49,500.00, For Employee And Retiree Biometric Screenings, To Be Paid From The Group Insurance Fund – Self Funded – Wellness Program Line Item;

Authorizes annual dues of $1.30 per resident to the Middle Georgia Regional Commission.

Official wording31.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute A Dues Agreement With The Middle Georgia Regional Commission For A Term Of Up To 4 Fiscal Years, Beginning In Fiscal Year 2025, At A Rate Of $1.30 Per Resident Of Macon-Bibb County Per Year;

Amends an agreement to buy a county property from BBWOD, LLC.

Official wording29.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Purchase And Sale Agreement With BBWOD, LLC, For The Purchase Of Certain Real Property Identified As Parcel Id# R0820029

Hires WM2A Architects for up to $286,286 to design improvements at three city parks.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With WM2A Architects, In The Amount Of Up To $286,286.00, For Architectural And ConstructionManagement Services For The Improvements To Memorial Park, Frank Johnson Recreation Center, And Filmore Thomas Park, To Be Paid From The Splost 2018 Fund – Recreation Line Items Associated With Those Parks;

Adds Macon Mall common-area cleaning to a janitorial contract for $2,066 a month.

Official wording8.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Janitorial Services Agreement With Executive Cleaning, Inc. To Add JanitorialServices For The Common Areas Of The Macon Mall For The Additional Fee Of $2,066.00 Per Month, To Be Paid From The Facilities Management Departmental Budget – Custodial – Contract Labor Line Item; To Provide For Annual Renewals Thereof;

Authorizes vendor agreements for as-needed traffic signal and sign repairs.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Agreements With Various Vendors For As needed Repair And Maintenance Services For Traffic Signals And Signage, At Specified Hourly Rates;

Pays Paulk Landscaping $208,000 for landscaping at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Second Amendment To The Agreement With Paulk Landscaping & Nursery, Inc., In The Amount Of $208,000.00, For Landscape Maintenance Services At Rose Hill Cemetery;

Reviews an alcohol license for Bloomfield Grocery on Bloomfield Road, recommended for final denial.

Official wording26.Rajvin 2022 LLC DBA Bloomfield Grocery located at 4175 Bloomfield Rd., Macon, GeorgiaLegal recommends final denial. They did not timely respond with their request for a hearing.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to approve the denial.

Reviews an alcohol license for Village Coffee on Ingleside Avenue.

Official wording22.Village Coffee LLC DBA Village Coffee located at 2391 Ingleside Ave., Macon, GeorgiaLegal recommends appoval.

Approves the minutes from the August 20, 2024 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.August 20, 2024 Pre-Commission Meeting Minutes

Approves the consent agenda in a single vote.

Official wording11.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting.

Official wording10.Approval of the August 6, 2024 Regular Commission meeting

Sets qualifying fees for the special election to fill the vacant District 1 commissioner seat.

Official wording26.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Set The Qualifying Fees For The Special Election To Fill The Unexpired Term Of Dr. Anissa Jones Representing District 1

Appropriates $500,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the Macon Mental Health Matters program.

Official wording22.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $500,000.00 In American Rescue Plan Act Funds For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Macon Mental Health Matters Program

Adds $342,500 to the Macon Transit Authority's budget to cover increased insurance costs.

Official wording21.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation In The Amount Of $342,500.00 From General Fund – Fund Balance To The Intergovernmental – Health & Welfare MBC Transit Line Item For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Macon Transit Authority For Increased Insurance Costs

Appropriates $140,010 and hires BTBB Inc. to design streetscape improvements along Walnut Street from MLK to Seventh Street.

Official wording20.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation In The Amount Of $140,010.00 From General Fund – Fund Balance To The Engineering Department Budget – Professional Services Line Item For The Purpose Of Funding The Design And Planning Of Improvements Along Walnut Street Between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard And Seventh Street; To Authorize The Mayor To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With BTBB, Inc., For The Design And Development Of The Improvements To Be Made Along Walnut Street

Hires Teeger Entertainment to manage Henderson Stadium for $65,000 per year.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Teeger Entertainment and Consultants In The Amount Of $65,000.00 Per Year, For The Management Of Henderson Stadium, To Be Paid From The Recreation Department – Contractual Services Line Item

Approves professional services contracts for providers supporting the county's accountability courts.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Professional Services Agreements With Various Professional Service Contractors For The Provision Of Services For The Macon Judicial Circuit Accountability Courts

Buys timekeeping software and hardware from Tyler Technologies for $124,673 for county payroll.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With Tyler Technologies, Inc., For The Purchase Of Necessary Hardware And Licensing Fees For New World Execu Time Software In The Amount Of $124,673.00, Payable From The I.T. Department Budget, Security & Infrastructure, Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Buys three-year ArcGIS software licenses from Esri for $350,100 for county mapping and IT use.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Software Licensing Agreement With Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. For Arcgis Software Licenses In The Amount Of $350,100.00 For Three Years, Payable At A Rate Of $116,700.00 Per Year, From The I.T. Department Budget For Software Licenses

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Pays Evidence Based Associates up to $220,143 to provide family therapy services for Juvenile Court.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Evidence Based Associates, LLC, In The Amount Of Up To $220,143.00, For The Provision Of Functional Family Therapy Services For Juvenile Court, To Be Paid From Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Funds

Approves a business license for Beaute and LeBar Nail Lounge at 1625 Bass Road.

Official wording12.Beaute and LeBar Nail Lounge LLC located at 1625 Bass Rd., Ste 240, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Lo Lo Foodmart at 2490 Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording11.Sr 2490 LLC DBA Lo Lo Foodmart located at 2490 Pio Nono Ave, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Tenmii at 6125 Bass Road, Suite 330.

Official wording10.Tenya One, LLC DBA Tenmii located at 6125 Bass Rd Ste 330, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Jalapenos Cantina at 458 Second Street.

Official wording9.Jalapenos Cantina of Macon LLC DBA Jalapenos Cantina located at 458 2nd Street, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Fiesta Beverage Outlet at 3965 Arkwright Road.

Official wording8.Fiesta Beverage Outlet DBA Macon Beverage Outlet located at 3965 Arkwright Road, Macon, GA

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves a business license for Fyre Beverage Outlet at 4580 Log Cabin Drive.

Official wording7.Fyre Beverage Outlet DBA Macon Beverage Outlet located at 4580 Log Cabin Drive, Macon, GA

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves a business license for BP Mart at 4095 Pio Nono Avenue.

Official wording6.BP Mart located at 4095 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA

Approves the minutes from the August 6, 2024 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording4.Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 Pre-Commission meeting

Appropriates $500,000 to settle legal claims brought by Ashley Stillwell arising from a 2019 vehicle accident involving the county.

Official wording23.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize A Supplemental Appropriation In The Amount Of $500,000.00 From General Fund - Fund Balance To The County Attorney's Office Budget-Judgments And Losses Line Item For The Purpose Of Paying For The Settlement Of Legal Claims Made By Ashley Stillwell Against Macon-Bibb County Arising Out Of A 2019 Vehicle Accident, As Specified Herein; To Authorize The Mayor To Execute Any Necessary Settlement Agreements As Needed

Appoints John Hayes as county engineer.

Official wording21.A Resolution To Appoint John Hayes as County Engineer

Authorizes a PILOT tax agreement with Bibb County School District and the Joint Development Authority for Project Bess.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Intergovernmental Agreement Between Macon-Bibb County, Bibb County School District, And The Central Georgia Joint Development Authority Regarding The Distribution Of Pilot Payments For “Project Bess”

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

Official wording15.Executive Session

Accepts Boy Scouts of America's offer to repair a bridge along Theron Ussery Trail at no cost to the county.

Official wording14.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing And Accepting The Repair Of A Bridge Along Theron Ussery Trail As An Eagle Scout Or Boy Scout Project, With The Cost To Be Borne By And The Repairs To Be Completed By Boy Scouts Of America

Hires Stafford Builders for up to $2.58 million to renovate and improve Rosa Parks Square.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Construction Agreement With Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc., In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,578,105.00 For The Construction Of Renovations & Improvements To Rosa Parks Square, To Be Paid By The Rosa Parks Square Fund

Closes and abandons portions of an unnamed right-of-way running through the City Hall parking lot, including an extension of Plum Street.

Official wording9.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorizing The Mayor To Close And Abandon Certain Portions Of Unnamed Right-Of-Way Running Through The Macon-Bibb City Hall Parking Lot, Including Extended Right-Of-Way Space Of Plum Street, And To Remove Such Paths From The Official Road Map Of Macon-Bibb County;

Approves an alcohol business license for Club Dream on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, a change of ownership.

Official wording7.Club Dream located at 840 Martin Luther King, Jr. BLVD, Macon, gaCounty Attorney recommends approval.Change of ownership of existing club / lounge

Reviews an alcohol license for Family Super Market.

Official wording6.Family Super Market d.b.a. Family Super MarketLicense was presented to the Commission on July 16, 2024 and did not received five votes for approval.License was presented to the Commission on February 6, 2024. A motion was made to approve but it died for lack of a second.

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reviews an alcohol license for Bloomfield Grocery on Bloomfield Road, recommended for denial.

Official wording5.Bloomfield Grocery located at 4175 Bloomfield Road, Macon, GALegal recommends denial. The business self-identifies as a Food Mart. However, upon inspection by Code Enforcement, the business is operating as a Vice Mart. Additionally, the business location does not meet the distance requirements of Sec. 4-122 because it is located within 100 yards of a church or church grounds.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Takes up items from the July 16, 2024 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.From the July 16, 2024 Pre-Commission Meeting

Hires Stafford Builders for up to $2.58 million to renovate and improve Rosa Parks Square.

Official wording19.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Construction Agreement With Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc., In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,578,105.00 For The Construction Of Renovations & Improvements To Rosa Parks Square, To Be Paid By The Rosa Parks Square Fund

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording9.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the July 16, 2024 commission meeting.

Official wording25.Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting

Amends the lease with SRO Partners for Luther Williams Field to continue hosting a Coastal Plains League baseball team.

Official wording54.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Lease Agreement With Sro Partners, Llc, For The Lease Of Luther Williams Field For The Operation Of A Baseball Team As A Member Of The Coastal Plains League

Approves using an unsolicited development proposal from Lovejoy Capital as the basis for seeking public bids to improve Lake Tobesofkee.

Official wording45.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Approving The Recommendation Of The Evaluation Committee To Approve The Unsolicited Proposal Of Lovejoy Capital, LLC For The Purpose Of Using The Same To Solicit Public Proposals For Concepts Relating To The Development And Improvement Of The Tobesofkee Recreation Area

Asks local public assistance agencies to review their systems and remove barriers that prevent residents from getting services.

Official wording42.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Requesting Public Assistance And Social Service Agencies Operating In Macon-Bibb County To Assess Their Systems, Processes, And Staffing For The Purpose Of Eliminating Barriers Which May Prevent Citizens From Receiving Needed Benefits Or Services

Accepts up to $1 million in FAA infrastructure grant funds to extend Runway 5-23 at the regional airport.

Official wording40.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Accept An FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant, Funded By The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, In An Amount Of Up To $1,021,109, With A 5% Local Match, For The Purpose Of Completing Phase 2 Of The Runway 5-23 Extension Project

Accepts a $220,143 state juvenile justice grant with no local match for the Macon Juvenile Court.

Official wording39.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $220,143.00, With No Local Match, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court

Signs an agreement to shelter Chatham County emergency evacuees in Macon-Bibb during disasters.

Official wording37.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement For The Exclusive Sheltering Of Emergency And Disaster Event Evacuees From Chatham County

Adopts the 2024 Macon-Bibb County Local Emergency Operations Plan.

Official wording36.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Adopt The 2024 Macon-Bibb County Local Emergency Operations Plan Pursuant To Section 9-4 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances

Updates county personnel policies covering employee benefits and temporary appointment provisions.

Official wording34.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Section 5 Of The Macon-Bibb County Government Policies And Procedures Manual, Entitled “Employee Benefits,” And To Amend The “Temporary Appointments” Provision Of Section 7.07, For The Purpose Of Amending And Restating Such Sections, As Provided For Herein; To Provide For The Renaming And Publication Thereof

Sends $500,000 in school safety camera funds to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia for the Macon Violence Prevention Grant Program.

Official wording32.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of Up To $500,000.00 From Sponsored Programs Line Item 250.0368 – Public Safety To The Community Foundation Of Central Georgia For Continued Support Of The Macon Violence Prevention Grant Program

Gives Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia up to $225,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for behavioral health programs.

Official wording31.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of Up To $225,000.00 In American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Family Counseling Center Of Central Georgia, Inc. For The Provision Of Behavioral Health Care Programs

Joins the national opioid settlement with Kroger.

Official wording29.A Resolution Of Macon-Bibb County Commission Agreeing To Participate In The National Kroger Opioid Settlement And Agreeing To Be Bound By An Anticipated Memorandum Of Understanding Between The State Of Georgia And Georgia Subdivisions Regarding The National Kroger Opioid Settlement

Hires Signature Tennis Courts to resurface and repair tennis and pickleball courts at John Drew Smith and Randy Stephens centers for $364,800.

Official wording28.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Signature Tennis Courts Inc., In The Amount Of $364,800.00, For The Resurfacing And Repairing Of Tennis And Pickleball Courts At John Drew Smith And Randy Stephens Tennis Centers, To Be Paid From The SPLOST 2018 Fund – Recreation – JDS Tennis – Property Line Item

Buys 40 Cisco Catalyst 9300 network switches from 1 Accord Technologies for $471,007 to upgrade internet security at fire stations.

Official wording27.Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies For The Purchase And Implementation Of 40 Cisco Catalyst 9300 Systems For Enhanced Internet Security And Stability For Fire Stations, In The Amount Of $471,007.20 To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds For Public Safety, It Upgrades

Hires Limitless Concrete to build sidewalks along Hollingsworth Road for $366,125 using SPLOST funds.

Official wording26.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Limitless Concrete & Works, Inc., To Perform Sidewalk Construction Along Hollingsworth Road, At A Cost To Macon-Bibb County Of $366,125.50, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds For Road Work

Hires Woolpert Inc. for $141,497 to provide GIS mapping services for the county IT department.

Official wording25.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Woolpert Inc., In The Amount Of $141,497.21, For The Purchase Of GIS Mapping Services For The I.T. Department, To Be Paid From The Capital Improvements Fund – Information Technology – Machinery And Equipment Line Item

Buys 8 Cisco Catalyst 9300 network switches from 1 Accord Technologies for $320,955 to improve internet security.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies For The Purchase And Implementation Of 8 Cisco Catalyst 9300 Systems For Enhanced Internet Security And Stability, In The Amount Of $320,955.04 To Be Paid From The I.T. Budget, Systems & Network, Repairs & Maintenance – Software License & Maintenance Line Item

The motion on the floor was to approve.

Buys landfill wastewater pumps from H&E Equipment Services for $165,343.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With H&E Equipment Services, Inc., In The Amount Of $165,343.90, For The Purchase Of Landfill Wastewater Pumps, To Be Paid From The Solid Waste Management Fund City – Solid Waste Landfill – Repairs & Maint - Vehicle Outside/Contract Line Item

Buys road quality scanning and analysis software from SHI International for up to $243,664 using LMIG funds.

Official wording22.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Purchase Road Quality Scanning & Analysis Software From Shi International Corp., In An Amount Not To Exceed $243,664.93, Payable From The FY 2021 LMIG SAP Funds

Ratifies an emergency roofing repair contract with All South Roofing Solutions for $230,212 for the Convention Center and Coliseum.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Ratifying The Signing Of An Agreement With Ars/Jh, Inc. Dba All South Roofing Solutions, In The Amount Of $230,212.50, For Emergency Repair Services For The Convention Center And The Coliseum

Leases 15 parking spaces at 661 Walnut Street Lane for use by county vehicles.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement For The Lease Of Fifteen Parking Spaces Located At 661 Walnut Street Lane For Use By Vehicles Authorized To Park Therein By The County

Renames the building at 688 Walnut Street in honor of William P. Randall for his years of community service.

Official wording18.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Dedicate And Rename The Building Located At 688 Walnut Street In Honor Of William P. Randall In Recognition Of His Many Years Of Service And Leadership To Macon, Bibb County, And His Community; Appropriation Of An Amount Not To Exceed $500.00 From The General Fund – Fund Balance To The Facilities Management Budget For The Purchase Of Materials And Signage

Approves installation of a memorial bench for Starla Dingler at Tattnall Square Park.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve The Installation And Dedication Of A Bench In Memory Of Starla Dingler At Tattnall Square Park;

Names a section of Temple Place off Womack Street in honor of Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson.

Official wording16.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Dedicate That Portion Of Temple Place, Off Of Womack Street, In Honor Of Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson, In Recognition Of Her Years Of Service And Leadership To Jackson Temple Holiness Church And The Macon-Bibb Community; Appropriation Of An Amount Not To Exceed $500.00 From The General Fund – Fund Balance To The Facilities Management Department For The Purchase Of Materials And Memorial Signage; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Approves the installation of a donated plaque in memory of Neva Jane Langley Fickling.

Official wording15.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve The Installation And Dedication Of A Donated Plaque In Memory Of Neva Jane Langley Fickling

Approves an alcohol beverage license for Braddock's Cask & Table at 347 Cotton Avenue under new ownership.

Official wording13.New Alcohol Beverage license for Braddock's Cask & Table located at 347 Cotton Avenue, Macon, GAChange of OwnershipLegal Recommends Approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves an alcohol beverage license for Extramile Chevron at 4987 Bloomfield Road.

Official wording12.New Alcohol Beverage License for Bloomfield MGM, LLC d.b.a. Extramile Chevron located at 4987 Bloomfield Road, Macon, GAGrocery and Fuel SalesLegal Recommends Approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Approves an alcohol beverage license for Shell Food Mart at 6369 Thomaston Road.

Official wording11.New Alcohol Beverage License for Shell Food Mart located at 6369 Thomaston Road, Macon, GAExisting Building, Deli SalesLegal Recommends Approval

Legal recommended approval. The motion on the floor was to approve.

Reconsiders a business license for Family Super Market, previously tabled for lack of a second.

Official wording10.Family Super Market d.b.a. Family Super MarketLicense was presented to the Commission on February 6, 2024. A motion was made to approve but it died for lack of a second.

The motion on the floor was to deny.

Reappoints Kelsey Holland to the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board.

Official wording7.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Kelsey Holland To Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board;

Reappoints Christopher Howard to the Macon-Bibb County Library Board of Trustees.

Official wording6.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Christopher Howard To The Macon-Bibb County Library Board Of Trustees

Appoints Shandreika Smith and Bob Moon to the Macon-Bibb County Library Board of Trustees.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Shandreika Smith And Bob Moon To The Macon-Bibb County Library Board Of Trustees

Approves the minutes from the June 18, 2024 commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording8.Consent Agenda

Approves the minutes from the June 18, 2024 commission meeting.

Official wording6.Approval of the Minutes from the June 18, 2024 Commission meeting

Authorizes the sale of 1,400 square feet of former right-of-way adjacent to 142 Hill Street to Michael and Rose Bryant for $1,400.

Official wording33.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Quitclaim Deed For The Sale Of Former Right Of Way Adjacent To 142 Hill Street, Totaling 1400 Square Feet, More Or Less, For Its Approximate Fair Market Value Of $1400.00, To Michael & Rose Bryant;

Closes and abandons a portion of right-of-way adjacent to 142 Hill Street and removes it from the county road map.

Official wording32.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Close And Abandon A Portion Of Right-Of-Way Adjacent To 142 Hill Street And To Remove Such Path From The Official Road Map Of Macon-Bibb County; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Closes and abandons a portion of unopened right-of-way between Violet Street and Jessamine Street.

Official wording30.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Abandon A Portion Of Unopened Right Of-Way Running Between Violet Street And Jessamine Street And To Remove Such Path For The Official Road Map Of Macon-Bibb County; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

Authorizes the sale of 2,000 square feet of former Telfair Street Lane right-of-way to Michael and Rose Bryant for $4,204.

Official wording29.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Quitclaim Deed For The Sale Of The Remaining Portion Of The Former Right Of Way Of Telfair Street Lane, Totaling 2000 Square Feet, More Or Less, For Its Approximate Fair Market Value Of $ 4204.00, To Michael & Rose Bryant;

Accepts a $130,692 state grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit Family Treatment Court Program.

Official wording24.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Council Of Accountability Courts Judges State Of Georgia Grant Award From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $130,692.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $23,063.00 Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Family Treatment Court Program;

Accepts a $125,158 state grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit Veterans Court Program.

Official wording23.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Council Of Accountability Courts Judges State Of Georgia Grant Award From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $125,158.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $22,087.00 Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Veterans Court Program;

Accepts a $195,779 state grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit Mental Health Court Program.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Council Of Accountability Courts Judges State Of Georgia Grant Award From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2025, In The Amount Of $195,779.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $34,549.00, Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Mental Health Court Program;

Accepts a $5,000 supplemental grant from Georgia Emergency Management to purchase laptops for the Emergency Management Agency.

Official wording20.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Supplemental Grant From The Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency, In The Amount Of $5,000.00, To Be Used By The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency To Purchase Laptops

Authorizes a $154,450 landscape architecture agreement with Oak Haven Studio for design of the Linear Park Project.

Official wording17.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With LLF Landscape Architecture Llc DBA Oak Haven Studio, In The Amount Of $154,450.00, For The Provision Of Landscape And Architectural Design Services For The Linear Park Project, To Be Paid From The Grants Fund – Linear Park - Arpa – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item;

Authorizes a $119,636 lease of 560 Oglethorpe Street from the State Properties Commission for the Department of Family and Children's Services.

Official wording16.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement With The State Properties Commission For The Lease Of 560 Oglethorpe Street On Behalf Of The Department Of Family And Children’s Services, In The Amount Of $119,636.13;

Authorizes Bragg Jam Inc. to hold its 2024 Concert Crawl in downtown Macon with open-container zones and requires the organization to cover security and cleanup costs.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing Bragg Jam, Inc., A Nonprofit Organization, To Hold Its 2024 Concert Crawl In Downtown Macon, Georgia, On Saturday, July 27, 2024; To Permit Festival-Goers To Carry And Consume Alcoholic Beverages In And About The Designated Streets Of Downtown Macon Under Specified Conditions; To Require Bragg Jam, Inc. To Provide For And/Or Reimburse Macon-Bibb County For All Expenses Incurred For Security And Clean-Up;

Approves an alcohol business license for Toasted on Bowman Road.

Official wording10.Macon Breakfast LLC dba Toasted, 5437 Bowman Rd Ste 100, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves an alcohol business license for AP's Hidden Hideaway on Broadway.

Official wording9.Sunday Enterprises LLC dba AP's Hidden Hideaway, 4274 Broadway, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Denies an alcohol license for Corner Grocery on Walnut Street after inspections found it lacks the fresh food required of a food mart.

Official wording8.Corner Grocery located at 2057 Walnut Street, Macon, GAUpon review, legal recommends denial. Business self-identifies as a food mart. However, upon inspection by Code Enforcement, business did not have the required fresh food to be considered a food mart. Business is currently operating as a vice mart.

Legal recommended denial. The motion on the floor was to deny.

Reappoints Harold F. Speir to Post 4 of the Construction Board of Appeals.

Official wording5.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Reappointing Harold F. Speir To Post 4 Of The Construction Board Of Appeals;

Approves the minutes from the June 4, 2024 pre-commission meeting.

Official wording3.Approval of the June 4, 2024 Pre Commission Minutes

Bundles routine items that are voted on together in one motion.

Official wording10.Consent Agenda

Considers a request by Vartouhi Pinkston for a refund of ad valorem property taxes.

Official wording13.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Considering The Request For Refund Of Ad Valorem Taxes Made By Vartouhi Pinkston Pursuant To O.C.G.A. § 48-5-380;

Authorizes continued investment of county funds in the Georgia Fund 1 state treasury program.

Official wording21.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing Continued Investments In The Georgia Fund 1 Program Of The State Of Georgia Office Of The State Treasurer, And Designating County Representatives For The Purpose Of Managing And Viewing Fund Information;

Accepts $2.9 million in state LMIG supplemental road funds with no local match to repair county roads.

Official wording19.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Accept A 2024 Local Maintenance And Improvement Supplemental Grant (“LMIG Supplemental”) In The Amount Of $2,908,642.50, With No Local Match; Identifying The List Of Road Projects To Be Funded Thereby; And Appropriating Such Grant Funds To The Completion Of Such Road Projects

Accepts a $47,843 state beautification grant to landscape the Highway 247 and Avondale Mill Road interchange.

Official wording18.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing Acceptance Of A Roadside Enhancement And Beautification Council Grant From The Georgia Department Of Transportation, In The Amount Of $47,843.46, For The Beautification Of The Highway 247 And Avondale Mill Road Interchange

Reduces the paperwork burden for disabled residents who receive a fee exemption for household trash service.

Official wording14.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Various Sections Of Chapter 22 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances So As To Decrease The Burden Upon Disabled Persons To Maintain Their Fee Exemption For Residential Solid Waste Services

Renews the ground lease with the Industrial Authority for the Embraer hangar at the regional airport.

Official wording12.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing Macon-Bibb County To Enter Into An Intergovernmental Ground Lease Agreement With The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority For The Purpose Of Renewing That Lease Relating To The Embraer Hangar At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport;

Buys managed ArcGIS cloud services from SHI International for $174,210 for the county GIS department.

Official wording11.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order In The Amount Of $174,210.97 To Shi International Corp. For The Purchase Of Managed Arcgis Cloud Services For The IT Department, To Be Paid From The General Fund – Information Technology – IT-GIS – Professional Services – Consulting Fees Line Item

Hires Sheridan Construction for $295,787 to demolish the old FBO building at the regional airport.

Official wording10.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Approve A Demolition And Site Rehabilitation Contract With Chris R. Sheridan & Co. d.b.a. Sheridan Construction, In The Amount Of $295,787.00, For Demolition Of The FBO At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, To Be Paid From The Airport Fund;

Considers denying Busy Corner's alcohol license at 885 MLK Jr. Boulevard.

Official wording7.Busy Corner located at 885 MLK Blvd, Macon, Ga

Approves a business license for Simmaz at 2700 Riverside Drive.

Official wording6.Simmaz 2024LLC d.b.a. Simmaz located at 2700 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA

Approves a business license for Exxon Food Mart at 3170 Millerfield Road.

Official wording5.Exxon Food Mart located at 3170 Millerfield Road, Macon, GA

Approves the pre-commission meeting minutes from May 7, 2024.

Official wording3.Approval of the May 7, 2024 Pre Commission Minutes

Authorizes a $174,905 preliminary development agreement with Carter & Associates for planning a mixed-use development at the Bibb Mill site.

Official wording32.A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Preliminary Development Agreement With The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority And Carter & Associates Commercial Services, LLC, In The Amount Of $174,905.00, To Provide For The Initial Planning And Development Of A Multi-Use Development, To Be Paid From The Bibb Mill Tad Budget – Professional Services Line Item

Names the pavilion at Bowden Golf Course in honor of Jim Hickman for his years of community service.

Official wording21.An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Dedicate The Pavilion At Bowden Golf Course In Honor Of James Allen “Jim” Hickman In Recognition Of His Many Years Of Service And Leadership To The Macon-Bibb Community; Appropriation Of An Amount Not To Exceed $500.00 From The General Fund – Fund Balance To The Facilities Management Budget For The Purchase Of Materials And Signage