Mayor & Commission Meetings

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Mayor and Commission Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:00 p.m. City Hall The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia met this date in regular monthly session. Present: Mayor Girtz; Commissioners Davenport, Link, Taylor, Wright, Fisher, Houle, Culpepper, Myers, Thornton, and Hamby. No one was absent. Commissioner Taylor arrived at 6:02 p.m. Commissioner Johnson arrived at 6:20 p.m. Written communications There were none. New business – Consider under suspension of Rules A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Myers, to suspend Rules of Commission for all items of new business. The motion passed with nine YES votes. Commissioner Johnson was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by, Commissioner Davenport, to reorder the agenda as follows: Appointment of Sarah George to serve as a Temporary Acting Deputy Clerk of Commission; Item #42 Water/Sewer Bond issue; Item #42A Nomination of the Charter Officers (County Attorney and the Internal Auditor; and Item #43 Appointment of Interim Manager. The motion passed by nine YES votes. Commissioner Johnson was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, to appoint Sarah George to serve as a Temporary Acting Deputy Clerk of Commission. The motion passed with nine YES votes. Commissioner Johnson was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Link, to approve Minutes of minutes of meetings of Tuesday May 6; Tuesday May 13; Tuesday, May 20 (2); and non- voting meetings of Thursday, May 8; Tuesday, May 13 (2); Tuesday, May 20; and Thursday, May 22, 2025. The motion passed by nine votes. Commissioner Johnson was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Davenport, to reorder the agenda to consider agenda item #42 Water/Sewer Bond issue prior to conducting the Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearing. The motion passed with nine YES votes. Commissioner Johnson was absent. Public input on Water/Sewer Bond issue There was none. A motion was made by Commissioner Weight, seconded by Commissioner Davenport to: a) Adopt the Supplemental Bond Ordinance (25-06-51) which was presented by title only (Attachment #1) of agenda report revised June 3, 2025 to approve the final terms of, and to authorize the issuance of, the Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 in the amount of $134,060,000 to refinance and refund the outstanding Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 2015 and achieve debt service savings for the water and sewer system; and b) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all necessary documents. The motion passed with nine YES votes. Commissioner Johnson was absent. AN ORDINANCE TO SUPPLEMENT THE BOND ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA ON APRIL 1, 2025; TO PROVIDE FURTHER TERMS OF THE WATER AND SEWERAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025; TO RATIFY THE PREPARATION, USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER AND SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE ISSUED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: WHEREAS, under and by virtue of the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, including specifically, but without limitation, Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the “Revenue Bond Law,” as amended (the “Revenue Bond Law”), and the Charter of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, as amended (the “Charter”), the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (the “Issuer”) is authorized to acquire, construct, improve, better and extend any system, plant, work, instrumentality and property (i) used or useful in connection with the obtaining of a water supply and the conservation, treatment and disposal of water for public and private uses, and (ii) used or useful in connection with the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and waste, together with all parts of any such undertaking and all appurtenances thereto, including lands, easements, rights in land, water rights, contract rights, franchises, approaches, dams, reservoirs, generating stations, sewage disposal plants, intercepting sewers, trunk connecting and other water and sewer mains, filtration works, pumping stations and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Revenue Bond Law and the Charter authorize the Issuer to issue revenue bonds to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of the acquisition, construction, improvement, betterment or extension of any undertaking or any combination of two or more such undertakings, including any undertakings specified above, and to issue revenue bonds at any time to refund or refinance, in whole or in part, all outstanding revenue bonds against any existing undertaking; and WHEREAS, the Issuer has previously issued its Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 in the initial aggregate principal amount of $210,140,000 (the “Refunded Bonds”) pursuant to a Bond Ordinance enacted on May 5, 2015 (the “Prior Ordinance”), and the Issuer has determined that by refunding and refinancing the Refunded Bonds prior to maturity, debt service savings will be achieved; and WHEREAS, the Issuer determined by prior ordinance enacted on April 1, 2025 (the “Initial 2025 Ordinance”) to authorize the issuance of its revenue bonds designated as its “Water and Sewerage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025” in a principal amount not to exceed $150,000,000 (the “Series 2025 Bonds”) in order to cause the Refunded Bonds to be refunded and redeemed prior to maturity; and WHEREAS, the Issuer now desires to provide the further terms of the Series 2025 Bonds within the parameters set out in the Initial 2025 Ordinance, to provide for the application of the proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds, and to take other actions with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds; and WHEREAS, it is proposed that the Issuer ratify the use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement dated May 27, 2025 (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) and a Notice of Sale dated May 27, 2025, and that the Issuer approve the use, execution and delivery of a final Official Statement (the “Official Statement”) relating to the Series 2025 Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Commission of Athens-Clarke County, and it is hereby ordained, as follows: Section 1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Initial 2025 Ordinance. The definitions set forth in the Initial 2025 Ordinance shall be and are hereby amended and added to under this ordinance (the “Supplemental 2025 Ordinance”), effective as of the date of the issuance and delivery of the Bonds as follows: “2025 Ordinance” means the Initial 2025 Ordinance, as supplemented by this Supplemental 2025 Ordinance. “Initial 2025 Ordinance” shall mean the Bond Ordinance of the Authority enacted on April 1, 2025. “Record Date” means the 15th day of the calendar month next preceding each Interest Payment Date. Section 2. Terms of Bonds. The Series 2025 Bonds shall bear interest from their dates of issuance at the rate per annum set forth below opposite each principal maturity, all interest payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1 in each year while outstanding, commencing January 1, 2026. The Series 2025 Bonds shall be numbered from R-1 upward. The Series 2025 Bonds are issued as Tax- Advantaged Bonds under the 2025 Ordinance. The principal of the Series 2025 Bonds shall mature on January 1 in the following years and principal amounts and bear interest at the rates described below: Series 2025 Bonds Year Amount Rate 2026 $7,675,000 5.00% 2027 7,915,000 5.00 2028 8,320,000 5.00 2029 8,725,000 5.00 2030 9,205,000 5.00 2031 9,675,000 5.00 2032 10,110,000 5.00 2033 10,625,000 5.00 2034 11,165,000 5.00 2035 11,735,000 5.00 2036 12,330,000 5.00 2037 12,960,000 5.00 2038 13,620,000 5.00 The principal of the Series 2025 Bonds shall be payable at maturity, upon presentation and surrender thereof at the corporate trust office of Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar, and payments of interest on the Series 2025 Bonds shall be made by check or draft payable to the registered owner as shown on the bond registration book kept by the Bond Registrar at the close of business on the Record Date. The Series 2025 Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America. Section 3. Redemption. The Series 2025 Bonds are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. Section 4. Creation of Subaccounts. The Authority hereby establishes subaccounts within certain of the funds created in Section 4.2 of the Initial 2025 Ordinance as follows: (a) Within each of the Interest Account and the Principal Account of the Sinking Fund, a “Series 2025 Subaccount”; (b) Within the Rebate Fund, a “Series 2025 Subaccount”; and (c) Within the Construction Fund, a “Series 2025 Subaccount”. The Depository for the Sinking Fund shall deposit to each subaccount of the Sinking Fund, solely from funds received from or on behalf of the Authority, an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest coming due on the respective series of Bonds associated with such subaccount and shall make required payments of debt service on each series of Bonds from the applicable subaccount. Section 5. Application of Bond Proceeds. From the net proceeds derived from the sale of the Bonds ($147,489,717.28, which is equal to total sale proceeds of $148,025,623.20 less underwriter’s discount of $535,905.92), the following payments and transfers shall be made, simultaneously with the issuance and delivery of the Bonds, to the extent and in the manner herein set forth: (a) $444,717.28 from the net proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds shall be deposited to the Series 2025 Subaccount of the Construction Fund to fund costs of issuance related to the Bonds; and (b) $147,045,000.00 from the net proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds shall delivered to the Paying Agent for the Refunded Bonds, together with other funds of the Issuer, in order to redeem and refund the Refunded Bonds. Section 6. Ratification of Preliminary Official Statement and Authorization of Final Official Statement. The Issuer hereby ratifies and confirms the use and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement for the Series 2025 Bonds, which has been “deemed final” for the purposes of SEC Rule 15c2- 12 and approves the use and distribution of a final Official Statement for the Bonds and the execution and delivery thereof by the Chief Officer of the Issuer. Section 7. Sale of the Bonds. The Issuer has sold the Series 2025 Bonds at public sale pursuant to an Official Notice of Sale with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds circulated by the Issuer on May 27, 2025 (the “Notice of Sale”). Pursuant to the Notice of Sale, the Issuer has received and reviewed sealed bids on the date hereof for the purchase of the Series 2025 Bonds. All actions of the Issuer with respect to the preparation and distribution of the Notice of Sale, the solicitation of bids for the purchase of the Series 2025 Bonds pursuant to the Notice of Sale, and the review and acceptance of bids for the purchase of the Series 2025 Bonds are hereby ratified and approved in all respects. The final sale of the Series 2025 Bonds to the purchasers thereof pursuant to the Notice of Sale is hereby approved. Section 8. Bond Ordinance. Except as provided in this Supplemental Bond Ordinance, the Bond Ordinance has not been repealed, revoked, rescinded or amended and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof. Section 9. No Conflicts. Any and all resolutions and ordinances, or parts of resolutions and ordinances, in conflict with this 2025 Ordinance this day passed be and are hereby repealed, and this 2025 Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its enactment. Mayor Girtz made the following nominations for Charter Officers: County Attorney Judd Drake Internal Auditor Gavin Hassemer The term of these Charter Officers shall begin as of July 1, 2025. I request that you approve these nominations and authorize me to execute renewals of the employment agreements for the County Attorney and Internal Auditor, subject to each Officer being required to sign their employment agreement to confirm acceptance of their appointment. I also nominate Bill Berryman to continue to serve as the Personnel Hearing Officer for the Unified Government and request that you approve this nomination. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to approve said recommendations. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Mayor Girtz made the make the following nominations for Acting Charter Officers: Acting Manager Judd Drake Acting County Attorney John Hawkins The term of these acting Charter Officers shall begin effective Tuesday, June 4, 2025, beginning at 8:01 a.m. through and including Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., or until a new Manager is appointed, whichever event occurs first. I request that you approve these nominations and authorize me to execute the employment agreements for the Acting Manager and the Acting County Attorney, subject to each appointee being required to sign their employment agreement to confirm acceptance of their appointment. A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to approve said recommendations. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Public hearing #1 on proposed FY26 budget as required by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights passed by the Georgia General Assembly in 1999. The FY26 Mayor’s Recommended Budget can be reviewed on Athens-Clarke County’s Web site at www.accgov.com/budget. A budget summary section is available as part of the overall budget document. The following public input was received. 1. Lynn Gainous – support for fully staffing and funding the RTCC 2. Susan Monteverde – support for fully staffing and funding the RTCC 3. Michael Jowi – support for funding for the library and affordable housing 4. Darya Kalantari– support for budget for racial equity ordinance passed in April and consideration of millage rate increase 5. Dylan Woolsey – support for funding for Code Enforcement and affordable housing 6. Lexy Doherty – support for the Myers CDO and funding for affordable housing 7. Mokah Jasmine-Johnson – support for funding for PSCOB, affordable housing, and youth safety 8. Sarah Gehring – support for Myers working budget and funding for library, public defender’s office, affordable housing, and pedestrian safety capital project funding 9. Michael McLendon – support for cutting the budget to reduce fiscal irresponsibility  10. Michael Smith – support for seeking alternative funding for RTCC and funding for healthcare benefits for public safety Old business – Consent Items under this section were discussed at prior public meetings and were presented for consideration as a single item. Only one vote was taken. Public input There was none. A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, to consent to action on the following 18 items. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 1. ADOPT: a) The following budget ordinance (|#25-06-52) which was presented by title only as per agenda report dated April 14, 2025 - Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) – Appliance Assistance Initiative associated with the EECBG – Appliance Assistance Initiative as approved by the Mayor and Commission on August 1, 2023 and awarded July 11, 2024; and b) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY2025 ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA SO AS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING, IF AWARDED, TO THE SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT FROM U. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY THROUGH THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT - APPLIANCE ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE FOR LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME HOMEOWNER ENERGY EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the Grants Special Revenue Fund to provide grant funding, if awarded, to the Sustainability Department from U. S. Department of Energy through the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant - Appliance Assistance Initiative for low- and moderate-income homeowner energy efficiency enhancement. Said Operating and Capital budget is hereby amended as follows: Grants Special Revenue Fund: REVENUES: Increase: U.S. Department of Energy Grant $177,160 Expenditures: Increase: Sustainability Department: Operating Expenses $177,160 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 2. a) Authorize the use of $404,767 from the Downtown Enhancement Program capital project for allocation of funding for the College Avenue Parking Deck repair as per agenda report dated April 29, 2025; b) Adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-53) which was presented by title only (Attachment #10 to allocate $138,435 from Capital Contingency Funds; c) Authorize a purchase of $574,815 with Gordian to implement repairs using Sourcewell/state contract pricing; and, d) Authorize the Mayor and staff to execute related documents.  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA SO AS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR COLLEGE AVENUE PARKING DECK REPAIRS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the General Capital Projects Fund to provide funding to the Central Services Department for College Avenue Parking Deck Repairs. Said Operating budget is hereby amended as follows: General Capital Projects Fund: EXPENDITURES: Decrease: Other General Administration Capital Contingency $138,435 Increase: Central Service Department Parking Decks Lifecycle Project $138,435 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 3. a) Approve the Proposed Project Concept for SPLOST 2020 Project 11, East Side Library, Renewable Energy Project, allocating $1,582,000 as described in Attachment #1 and Facts and Issues #4 of agenda report dated April 22, 2025; b) Adopt the following ordinance ((#25-06-54 ) which was presented by title only (Attachment #2); c) Direct the Manager to have any related rebates and credits channeled back SPLOST 2020 Project 11, Renewable Energy Project Funds; and, d) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 2020 PROGRAM BUDGET SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE EAST SIDE LIBRARY PROJECT #25 FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY INSTALLMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the SPLOST 2020 Capital Projects Fund to provide additional funding for the SPLOST 2020 East Side Library Project #25 from the Renewable Energy Project #11 to install energy efficiency elements for enhanced community health benefits. Said Operating and Capital budget is hereby amended as follows: SPLOST 2020 Capital Projects Fund: EXPENDITURES: Decrease: SPLOST 2020 Capital Projects Fund Renewable Energy Project #11 $1,582,000 Increase: SPLOST 2020 Capital Projects Fund East Side Library Project #25 ` $1,582,000 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 4. a) ADOPT: The following ordinance (#25-06-55) which was presented by title only  as per agenda report dated April 2, 2025; b) Authorize the Transit Department to expand staffing by one-grant funded FTE to add a Management Analyst; and, c) Authorize staff and the Mayor to sign all related documents. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA SO AS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING, IF AWARDED, FROM THE GEORGIA TRANSIT TRUST FUND THROUGH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSIT PROJECTS TO ADD ONE FULLTIME POSITION IN THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL, PROCUREMENT AND COMPLIANCE NEEDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the Grants Special Revenue Fund to provide grant funding, if awarded, from the Georgia Transit Trust Fund through the Georgia Department of Transportation to add one fulltime position in the Transit department to support financial, procurement and compliance needs; and for other purposes. Said Operating & Capital budget is hereby amended as follows: Grants Special Revenue Fund: REVENUES: Increase: Georgia Department of Transportation Transit Trust Fund Program $195,525 EXPENDITURES: Increase: Transit: Personal Services $77,651 Operating Expenses $117,874 Total $195,525 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 5. ADOPT: The following Resolution reactivating Athens-Clarke County Public Facilities Authority. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS TO THE ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REACTIVATING THIS AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Athens-Clarke County Public Facilities Authority Act, Georgia Laws 1960, pp. 2531 et seq. and Georgia Laws 1996, pp. 3747 et seq., (the “Act”) was enacted into law by the Georgia General Assembly for the purpose of creating the Athens-Clarke County Public Facilities Authority (the “Public Facilities Authority”); and WHEREAS, the Act provides that the Public Facilities Authority shall be governed and its powers exercised by five (5) members; and WHEREAS, the Public Facilities Authority is able to exercise a number of corporate powers including the issuance of debt on behalf of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (“ACCGov”) for public projects in Athens-Clarke County; and WHEREAS, on or about September 19, 2007, the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center, predecessor in interest to the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, Inc. (the “NEGRC”), entered into a Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) with the Athens Clarke County Public Facilities Authority (the “Public Facilities Authority”) in connection with a transaction whereby the Public Facilities Authority issued revenue bonds to the NEGRC backed by ACCGov to finance the renovation of the NEGRC’s office building located at 305 Research Drive (the “NEGRC’s Property”); and  WHEREAS, as part of this transaction, the NEGRC transferred the NEGRC’s Property to the Public Facilities Authority; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 7.05 through 7.07 of the Lease and since the revenue bonds have been paid in full, the NEGRC has the right to purchase the NEGRC’s Property back from the Public Facilities Authority for $10.00; and WHEREAS, the Public Facilities Authority is currently inactive; and WHEREAS, the NEGRC has requested that Mayor Girtz take the necessary action to reactivate the Public Facilities Authority for the purpose of allowing the NEGRC to purchase the NEGRC’s Property back from the Public Facilities Authority; and WHEREAS, for the purpose of reactivating the Public Facilities Authority, Mayor Kelly Girtz has nominated the five members of the Athens-Clarke County Commission listed below to serve as the members of the Public Facilities Authority for the noted terms: Name Terms to Expire Tiffany Taylor Dec. 31, 2025 Patrick Davenport Dec. 31, 2026 Allison Wright Dec. 31, 2026 Dexter Fisher Dec. 31, 2027 Carol Myers Dec. 31, 2027 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commission does hereby approve the appointment of the five (5) members nominated by Mayor Girtz hereinabove for the purpose of reactivating the Public Facilities Authority to allow the NEGRC to purchase the NEGRC’s Property back from the Public Facilities Authority and for all such other purposes as may be authorized under the Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Commission does hereby declares that the foregoing preamble and whereas provisions set forth hereinabove constitute, and shall be considered to be, substantive provisions of this Resolution and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event scrivener’s errors shall be discovered in this Resolution or in the Exhibits hereto after the adoption hereof, the Commission hereby authorizes and directs that each such scrivener’s error shall be corrected in all multiple counterparts of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Commission grants the Mayor, the County Attorney, and the Manager the authority to take any and all further actions necessary to carry out the intents and purposes of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Mayor or upon its adoption into law without such approval. 6. APPROVE: a) Declare the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov)-owned vehicles and equipment described in Facts and Issues #3 of agenda report dated March 24, 2025 as surplus property; b) Authorize through the Manager the sale of the vehicles and equipment described in Facts and Issues #3 through an internet auction; and c) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 7. APPROVE: Exemption of 30% of the water and wastewater connection fees for affordable housing projects by Athens Area Habitat for Humanity based on the organization providing additional affordable housing resources of substantial benefit to the Athens-Clarke County community as per agenda report dated April 21, 20245; and, authorize Mayor and ACCGov staff to execute all related documents. 8. APPROVE: A change order of $170,000 for Hazen & Sawyer to provide project management services for the North Oconee Water Reclamation Facility Improvement Project for services during construction as per agenda report dated April 21, 2025; and authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related contract documents.  9. APPROVE: a) Live Stream Pipe Replacement Program – King Avenue Culvert Replacement Project, TPW 6163– Preliminary Plans Approval & Land Acquisition Authorization followed by Bid Award as shown on Attachment #1 of agenda report dated April 22, 2025; b) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute any necessary utility relocation agreements and all other project related documents; c) Authorize staff to acquire the necessary right-of-way and easements, prepare Final Construction Plans, and subsequently enter into bid phase for this project; and d) Approve the updated Live Stream Pipe Replacement Concept Priority List as shown on Attachment #2. 10. APPROVE: Acceptance of the proposed West Broad/Hawthorne Area TAD Community- Identified Priority List and recommendation to fund the Public Infrastructure TAD goal at 50%; Economic Development Opportunities at 25%; Housing Opportunities at 15%; and Youth Development at 10% for the coming 5-10 years as per Attachment #1 of agenda report dated April 30, 2025. 11. APPROVE: Acceptance of the proposed Lexington Road TAD Community-Identified Priority List and recommendation to fund Public Infrastructure Improvements at 100% for the coming 5 10 years as per Attachment #1 of agenda report dated April 30, 2025. 12. APPROVE: a) The project concept for the Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures as per Attachment #1 of agenda report dated April 24, 2025; b). Authorize staff to make payments of a total of $1.25 million for design and construction for the project, as outlined in the Intergovernmental Agreement (Attachment #2); and c) Authorize the Mayor and relevant staff to execute all related documents. 13. APPROVE: a) The Proposed Project Concepts for TSPLOST 2023 Project 5, Prince Avenue/ Jefferson Road Corridor Corridor Improvements Project, as listed on Attachment #1 of agenda report revised May 21, 2025, including that the proposed project limits would extend from Sunset Drive to the County line; b) Authorize staff to advance the proposed subprojects (SP) to the Preliminary Plan Phase of the Project Development Process; c) Authorize the staff to continue using the on-call design engineers, Alfred Benesch & Company, to provide Preliminary Plans, in accordance with the approved Project Concepts, with hourly contract in the amount not to exceed $717,010; d) Approve the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) recommendation that the TSPLOST 2023 Project 5, Prince Avenue/Jefferson Road Corridor Corridor Improvements Project is appropriate for Public Art with a proposed budget of $58,000 as noted on Attachment #2; and, e) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. . 14. APPROVE: The recommended Public Art Style, as generally shown on Attachment #1 of agenda report dated April 14, 2025, as part of the SPLOST 2020 – Project 19, Bishop Park Improvements; and authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. 15. APPROVE: Athens Cultural Affairs Commission’s (ACAC) recommended Public Art Type & Locations, as generally shown in Attachment #1 of agenda report dated April 15, 2025 as part of  the SPLOST 2020 Project 25 - East Side Library Project; and authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute related documents. 16. APPROVE: Hold until Tuesday, June 10: Capital Projects Department, Authorization of Letter of Intent to Enter into Lease Agreement 17. APPROVE: The Office of Operational Analysis FY26 Workplan FY26 Workplan as recommended by the Audit Committee (Attachment A) as per agenda report dated April 21, 2025 and, authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all necessary documents. 18. APPROVE: Appointments to the Community Tree Council Shawn Doonan Three-year term expiring 12-31-2027 Reappointment Sally (Yvette) Lane-Walcott Three-year term expiring 12-31-2027 Reappointment Helen Kuykendall Three-year term expiring 12-31-2027 Public hearing and deliberation on recommendations from the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission. A public hearing was held on request of Patrick Perry / Perry Planning, Owner: 581 South Harris Street LLC, for special use in C-G on 0.29 acres known as 581 South Harris Street. Proposed use is commercial parking lot. Type II. District 10 Planning Commission recommendation: Approval (5-1) Public input There was none. A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-56) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY WITH RESPECT TO SPECIAL USE APPROVAL IN THE C-G (COMMERCIAL-GENERAL) DISTRICT FOR ONE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 581 S. HARRIS STREET; AND FOR OTHER PUROPSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The current C-G (Commercial-General) District is hereby amended to provide for special use approval of a commercial parking lot. The subject parcel of land is approximately 0.29 acres, is located at 581 S. Harris Street, and is known as tax parcel number 171C1 H003 on the Athens-Clarke County tax maps, being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The date of this amendment to the Official Zoning Map as shown by Attachment A hereto shall be noted on the Official Zoning Map in the office of the Clerk of Commission and duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. The subject parcel of land is further described in that certain document entitled “Site Plan,” designated in the lower right-hand corner as sheet number “C-100,” prepared by Patrick Thomas Perry, registered landscape architect, issued on February 28, 2025 and revised on April 7, 2025, and which is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 2. The binding site plan associated with this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference consists of one (1) page in total. Said sheet is numbered, titled, and dated as shown in the table below.  Sheet No.: Title Issuance Date: C-100 Site Plan February 28, 2025 The sheet listed above is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The binding written plan associated with this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference consists of nine (9) pages in total, is entitled “581 South Harris Street Special Use Permit Report, Revised 4/7/2025” and “Planning Commission Special Use Variance Application,” respectively, and is available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 3. The following variances shall be associated with the special use approved herein: 1. Waiver of the requirement found in Section 9-25-8(G)(2) of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia for a ten-foot-deep screening buffer for parking lots abutting a property line that is not adjacent to a public or private street. SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A public hearing was held on request of Jerry Wood / DuSouth LLC, owner Crystal Hills LLLP & Newton Bridge Properties LLC, for rezoning from I to RM-1 on 120.5 acres known as 610, 720, 730, and 760 Newton Bridge Road. Proposed use is residential single-family attached and detached. Type I District 9. This will; require an amendment to the Future Development Map from Employment Center and Rural to Mixed Density Residential. Planning Commission recommendation Future Development Map: Approval (unanimous) Rezoning: Approval w/conditions (unanimous) Public input 1. Jerry Wood – supported 2. Jared York – supported A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to HOLD until Tuesday, June 10, 2025 an amendment to the Future Development Map from Employment Center and Rural to Mixed Density Residential. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to HOLD until Tuesday, June 10, 2025 the request for rezoning from I to RM-1 on 120.5 acres known as 610, 720, 730, and 760 Newton Bridge Road. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on request of Alex Akins, owner: Bailey Holdings LLC, for special use in RM-1 on 3.98 acres known as 284 Bailey Street. Proposed use is commercial short-term rental. Type II District 8 Planning Commission recommendation: Approval (unanimous) Public input 1. Russ Watson - opposed 2. Alex Akins- supported 3. Elle Lewis - opposed 4. Michael Smith - opposed A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Link, to approve request of Alex Akins, owner: Bailey Holdings LLC, for special use in RM-1 on 3.98 acres known as 284 Bailey Street. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Davenport, to DENY request of Alex Akins, owner: Bailey Holdings LLC, for special use in RM-1 on 3.98 acres known as 284 Bailey Street.  The substitute motion passed by roll call vote with Commissioners Davenport, Taylor, Fisher, Johnson, Culpepper, Thornton, and Hamby voting yes; and Commissioners Link, and Myers voting NO. 7 YES; 2 NO. Commissioner Wright abstained. A public hearing was held on request of Alex Akins, Owner:Parkside Cottages LLC, for special use in RM-2 on 0.01 acres known as 1580 Barnett Shoals Road. Proposed use is commercial short-term rental. Type II District 8 Planning Commission recommendation: Approval (unanimous) Public input 1. Alex Akins - supported 2. Elle Lewis - opposed 3. Russ Watson - opposed 4.Chase Lawrence - supported A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Link, to approve request of Alex Akins, Owner: Parkside Cottages LLC, for special use in RM-2 on 0.01 acres known as 1580 Barnett Shoals Road. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Davenport, to DENY request of Alex Akins, Owner: Parkside Cottages LLC, for special use in RM-2 on 0.01 acres known as 1580 Barnett Shoals Road. The substitute passed by roll call vote with Commissioners Davenport, Taylor, Fisher, Johnson, Cu[pepper, Thornton, and Hamby voting YES; and Commissioners Link and Myers Wright voting NO. (7 YES; 2 NO). Commissioner Wright abstained. A public hearing was held on request of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government to amend Section 9-15-28 of the Code of Ordinances regarding short-term rentals Planning Commission recommendation: Approval (4-3) Public input 1. Brandon Smith - opposed 2. Elle Lewis - opposed 3. Nathan Sonke - supported 4. Jennifer Varnadoe - supported 5. Michael Smith - supported 6. Aleena Merilien – opposed 7. Michael McLendon - opposed A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Myers, to approve Commissioner Hamby’s revised commission defined option. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, to approve Planning Commission recommendation. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Myers, to adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-57) which was presented by title only. The motion passed 8-1 by roll call vote. Commissioner Davenport voted NO. Commissioner Wright abstained. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA, WITH RESPECT TO OPERATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows:  SECTION 1. Concerning this ordinance, the Commission of Athens-Clarke County hereby provides the following background: (a) On February 6, 2024, the Commission of Athens-Clarke County adopted an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA, WITH RESPECT TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” commonly referred to as the “Short-Term Rental Ordinance.” The Short-Term Rental Ordinance was approved by the Mayor of Athens-Clarke County on that same date. (b) The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County regulates land use through Title 9 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Article I of that Title is known as “The Zoning Ordinance of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia,” and may be referred to as the “Zoning Ordinance” in this Section 1. (c) The Short-Term Rental Ordinance made numerous changes to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to so-called “short-term rentals,” as that term is described in the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. (d) It is the intent of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County to amend the Zoning Ordinance to further refine and clarify the regulation and use of short-term rentals in certain zoning districts. As part of these amendments, the Commission of Athens-Clarke County desires to clarify these regulations to define how many short-term rentals may be operated in places such as condominium complexes, with the understanding that commercial short-term rentals—as defined in Section 9-2-1 of the Zoning Ordinance—will be subject to the special use process in certain zoning districts to help ensure that there is not an overconcentration of such uses. (e) To effectuate the amendments described in Section 1(d) above, the Commission of Athens-Clarke County hereby makes substantive changes to the text of Section 9-15-28 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, which first became effective on February 6, 2024. (f) This Section 1 provides important background related to this ordinance, and thus, constitutes an integral part of this ordinance. SECTION 2. Section 9-15-28 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, entitled “Short-term rentals,” is hereby amended by deleting the present language of the code section and replacing it as follows: Sec. 9-15-28. – Short-term rentals. (a) Standards for commercial STRs. The following standards shall apply to all commercial short-term rentals (STRs): (1) The business owner shall post emergency contact information (police, fire, hospital) and show renters the location of fire extinguishers in the short-term rental. (2) Except as specifically set forth in (b)(2) of this code section, all business owners must provide written notice of the name, address, and phone number for the managing agent or local contact to neighboring parcels in accordance with this paragraph. The business owner must provide the written notice to the following property owners within 300 feet of the boundary of the parcel being used as an STR: (A) all adjoining parcels; and (B) any parcels located across a street that adjoins the parcel being used as an STR, if said parcels also adjoin that street. A business owner must also comply with these notice provisions within ten (10) days of a change in the managing agent or local contact’s information. (3) A business owner must disclose in writing to the renters of an STR the following information: (A) The managing agent or local contact’s name, address, and phone number. (B) The maximum number of guests allowed at the property as determined by the appropriate officials of the State of Georgia or Athens- Clarke County, such as the Fire Marshal or Chief Building Official. (C) The maximum number of vehicles allowed at the property and where they are to be parked. (D) Applicable provisions of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, governing noise and parking.  (4) Additional occupancy by use of recreational vehicles, tents, or accessory structures is not permitted, except as legally permitted accessory dwelling units or guest houses. (5) Parking for commercial STRs must meet all applicable standards of section 9-30-2 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. (b) Additional standards in certain zoning districts. The following standards shall apply only in the RM-1 (Mixed Density Residential), RM-2 (Mixed Density Residential), and RM-3 (Mixed Density Residential), C-G (Commercial-General), C-D (Commercial- Downtown), C-O (Commercial-Office), C-N (Commercial-Neighborhood), and C-R (Commercial-Rural), E-O (Employment-Office), and E-I (Employment-Industrial) zoning districts: (1) When applied to short-term rentals in these zoning districts, the word “parcel” shall be construed to mean a tax parcel identified on the Official Tax Map of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, as it may from time-to-time be amended. (2) The notice requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this code section shall not apply to a commercial short-term rental within a condominium complex or townhouse fee-simple dwelling complex. Instead, a business owner must provide written notice of the name, address, and phone number for the managing agent or local contact to the owner or occupants of all dwelling units sharing a common wall or a common floor/ceiling with the condominium or townhouse unit being utilized for a short-term rental and to the homeowners’ association, condominium association, townhouse association, or similar entity for the complex. A business owner must also comply with these notice provisions within ten (10) days of a change in the managing agent or local contact’s information. (c) Conforming and legal non-conforming STR uses. The following shall apply to all short-term rentals (STRs) and the status of an STR as a conforming or a legal non- conforming use: (1) If an STR is permitted outright in a certain zoning district and meets all applicable code standards (including securing all required permits and approvals), it shall be considered a conforming use. (2) If an STR is approved as a special use in a certain zoning district, it shall be considered a conforming use if all necessary permits have been issued and the STR is operated in accordance with such permits. It shall remain a conforming use for so long as the special use permit is not expired, terminated, or revoked. (3) If the STR is a home occupation STR and has a valid home occupation permit, it shall be considered a conforming use for so long as the home occupation permit is valid. For the purposes of home occupation STRs, there shall be a presumption that the home occupation permit is no longer valid if the premises has not been rented as an STR for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months or longer. (4) Any other STR shall be considered a legal non-conforming STR, if the STR satisfies one of the two following conditions: (A) As soon as practicable after the effective date of this section 9- 15-28, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County shall develop a list of properties identified as having operated as an STR at some point during the twelve (12) months prior to September 19, 2023. For the purposes of this section 9-15-28, this list shall be known as the “Legal Non-Conforming STR List.” Once finalized, the Legal Non-Conforming STR List shall be published on the official website of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and shall be available to the public in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department during normal business hours. The parcels listed on the Legal Non-Conforming STR List will be deemed to be legal non-conforming upon publication of the Legal Non-Conforming STR List (or upon addition thereto as described elsewhere in this code section) and may continue said use until such time that the legal non-conforming use becomes null and void as described elsewhere in this code section.  (B) Property owners whose parcels are not identified on the Legal Non-Conforming STR List and who wish to be considered for addition on said list shall have six (6) months from the publication date of the Legal Non-Conforming STR List to submit an application with documentation to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department verifying use of their parcel as an STR during the appropriate time period. The Athens-Clarke County Planning Director shall have the authority to develop and issue standard forms and instructions for such applications. These applications will be reviewed by the Planning Department to determine whether the submitted documents substantiate that the parcel was used as an STR during the twelve (12) months prior to September 19, 2023. Staff of the Planning Department may seek assistance from the Athens-Clarke County Attorney’s Office for the review of any such applications. After review, the Planning Department shall issue a written determination to the property owner(s) concerning whether the parcel will be included on the Legal Non-Conforming STR List. If the Planning Department determines that a parcel is appropriate for inclusion on the Legal Non- Conforming STR List, it will be added thereto and considered a legal non-conforming use. Any property owner dissatisfied with the written determination of the Planning Department shall have the right to appeal the determination in the same manner as described in section 9-4-8 for staff permit decisions. (5) The following shall apply to all legal non-conforming STR uses described in this code section: (A) In the event of the sale or other conveyance of the parcel at any time after the effective date of this section 9-15-28, the legal non- conforming use shall be null and void. (B) In the event of the abandonment of the use for twelve (12) consecutive months, the legal non-conforming use shall be null and void. (C) Any business entity owning a parcel with an STR use shall list the names and addresses of the stockholders, unit holders, partners, members, or other such persons with an ownership interest in the business entity. Any change in thirty percent (30%) or more in the ownership of the voting stock of the corporation owning a parcel with a legal non-conforming STR use shall constitute a conveyance for the purposes of this code section. For partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and limited liability companies, any transaction in which thirty percent (30%) or more of an the ownership or equity interest in the business entity owning a parcel with a legal non- conforming STR use is transferred from one person or group of persons to another person or group of persons so that control in interest of the grantee is transferred or assigned to another person or group of persons shall constitute a conveyance for the purposes of this code section. This provision shall not apply if a business entity’s corporate stock or other ownership interest is listed on the stock exchange or available for over- the-counter sales and subject to regulation by federal and state securities laws. (D) Any change in a beneficial interest in a trust owning a parcel with a legal non-conforming STR use shall constitute a conveyance for the purposes of this code section. (E) Unless otherwise considered null and void because of another event described in this code section, the legal non-conforming status of an identified STR use that is included on the final Legal Non-Conforming STR List shall be permitted to continue for a period of twenty-four (24) months, as measured from March 1, 2025 (i.e., the date of publication for the final Legal Non-Conforming STR List), after which time all legal non- conforming STR uses shall be null and void. (d) Authority of Planning Director. The Athens-Clarke County Planning Director is hereby authorized to develop and issue standard forms and instructions to effectuate the purposes of this code section. (e) Effective date. The effective date of this code section is February 6, 2024, which is the day it was first adopted by the Commission of Athens-Clarke County and approved by the Mayor of Athens-Clarke County.  (f) Severability. It is the express intent of the Mayor and Commission of Athens- Clarke County that the provisions of this code section shall be severable, as further described in section 1-1-4 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable, and should any part of this ordinance be deemed by the final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. SECTION 5. The Clerk of Commission is authorized, in consultation with the Athens- Clarke County Attorney, to correct any scrivener’s errors that may be found herein after the adoption and approval hereof. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective once approved by the Mayor or as otherwise set forth in Section 2-204 of the Charter of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. SECTION 7. It is the intent of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, that the provisions related to the so-called “sunsetting” of legal non-conforming STR uses and the administrative process colloquially called the “relief valve,” as described in the proposed Section 9-15-29 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, shall be remanded to the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 9-4-3 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, as amended effective April 5, 2024. The Planning Commission is requested to review these provisions to (a) recommend the appropriate length of a sunset period, if any; (b) recommend whether a relief valve is necessary in light of the recommended length of the sunset period; and (c) provide any additional recommendations specifically related to a sunset period or relief valve. A public hearing was held on request of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government for amendments to sections of the Code of Ordinances regarding recreation vehicle occupancy Planning Commission recommendation: Approval (unanimous Public input There was none. A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Link, to adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-58) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA, WITH RESPECT TO RECREATIONAL VECHICLES; AND FOR OTHER PUROPSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. Section 9-2-1 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, entitled “General,” is hereby amended by deleting the definition of “Recreational vehicle park,” and by adding a definition for “Campground,” and by revising the definitions of “Commercial outdoor recreation,” “Manufactured home development,” and “Recreational Vehicle,” so that these defined terms now read as follows. Campground: A parcel of land which is used solely for the rental or lease of lots for transient campers with overnight accommodations provided in recreational vehicles, trailers, motor homes, tents, or similar living quarters. Temporary parking of any other recreational vehicle that is not a manufactured home is permitted. Commercial outdoor recreation: Outdoor commercial uses which by their nature are recreational such as golf courses, driving ranges, miniature golf courses, outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, recreational camps, and campgrounds.  Manufactured home development: A tract of land that is used, designated, maintained, or held out for rent to accommodate four or more manufactured homes or recreational vehicles used for long-term residential occupancy. A manufactured home park does not include an automobile or manufactured home sales lot on which unoccupied manufactured homes are parked for inspection or sale. Recreational vehicle: A vehicle built on a single chassis designed as living quarters for recreation, camping, travel, or seasonal use that is self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty or heavy-duty truck, and has no foundation other than wheels or jacks. All of the defined terms in Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be arranged alphabetically in the codified version of Section 9-2-1 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, with the other defined terms therein. SECTION 2. Section 9-16-2 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, entitled “General provisions,” is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (D) thereto which shall read as follows: D. Recreational vehicles as defined in this Title may be located or relocated within manufactured housing developments in a manner consistent with manufactured housing, and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. SECTION 3. Section 9-16-3 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, entitled “Procedure for Approval,” subparagraph (k) of paragraph (4) thereof, entitled “Contents,” subsection (B) thereof, entitled “Final plan,” is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence in subparagraph (k) in its entirety and inserting a new sentence which shall read as follows: k. A plan showing the following for each existing or proposed building or structure for all sites except manufactured housing or recreational vehicles on approved sites and single-family, detached housing which meets the parent zone setbacks: SECTION 4. Chapter 9-16 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia entitled “Manufactured Housing Developments,” is hereby amended by adding a new Section 9-16-10 thereto, which shall be entitled “Recreational vehicle standards,” and which shall read as follows: Section 9-16-10. Recreational vehicle standards. A. Recreational vehicles shall be in good repair and in operable condition with current vehicle registration and licensing. The service connections to the recreational vehicle shall be inspected by the Athens-Clarke County Building Official at the time that the unit is located on the site selected, and occupancy shall be approved only if the building official has determined that the service connections to the recreational vehicle satisfy applicable code requirements. B. Recreational vehicles shall be placed on sites with an improved surface consistent with manufactured home development standards, with wheels chocked and stabilizing support systems in place at all times that the unit is occupied. Additionally, tie-downs or anchors shall be required when deemed necessary by the Athens-Clarke County Building Official, considering factors such as the manufacturer specifications for the year, make, and model of the recreational vehicle; applicable wind load calculations; or topographic features of the subject site. C. Recreational vehicles shall be provided with electricity, water, sewer, and storm drainage, with easements dedicated where necessary. D. If a deck or patio area is provided adjacent to the recreational vehicle, the deck or patio shall be constructed of a permanent material and shall be inspected by the Athens- Clarke County Building Official at the time that the unit is located on the site selected. E. Each recreational vehicle shall have one parking space located on or adjacent to the site occupied by the recreational vehicle. F. Utility meters for a recreational vehicle are to be mounted externally on a utility pole. All service connections shall be made and maintained with permanent connections in compliance with applicable codes.  SECTION 5. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, paragraphs, sentences, or words of this Ordinance as hereby issued shall remain in full force and effect. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. The Clerk of Commission, in consultation with the County Attorney, shall have the power to correct scrivener’s errors. SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall become effective once approved by the Mayor or as otherwise set forth in Section 2-204 of the Charter of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Old/new business discussion Public input 1. Lynette Caseman – supported staff recommendation for #39 2. Russell Edwards – supported #39 3. Hattie Whitehead – requested stipulation be included for historical markers and signage in agreement for item #34 4. Dylan Woolsey – supported #36 5. Brian Middleton – supported #30 6. Jeremy Williams – supported #36 7. Emily Alger – supported #36 8. Laura David – opposed #27 9. David Ellison – requested withdrawal for zoning application for #28 10. Willie Green – supported option 2 for item #32 11. Andy Savoy – supported #34 and #35 12. Bennie Coleman- supported option 2 for item #32 13. Val Williams – opposed option 2 for item #39 14. Elle Lewis – opposed #26 15. Michael McLendon – supported option 2 for item #32 and opposed #34 16. Michael Jowi – supported roundabouts 17. Michael Smith – supported #30 18. Jon Williams – supported #26 Old business - Discussion A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Link, to a) Authorize the Transportation & Public Works Department (T&PW) to submit an application, as shown in Attachment #1 of agenda report dated April 26, 2025, to the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (GDOT LMIG) – Local Road Assistance (LRA) Program in the amount of $1,908,644.48 to fund the proposed maintenance activities on list of roadways shown on Attachment #2 ; b) Accept the grant funds in the amount of $1,908,644.48, if awarded; c) Adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-59) which was presented by title only (Attachment #3); d) Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 LMIG LRA Project List, as shown in Attachment #2, which will partially comprise the Calendar Year 2026 Pavement Maintenance Program (CY26 PMP) Project; and e) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to sign all related application documents. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR  ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA SO AS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING, IF AWARDED, FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT (LMIG) FOR RESURFACING ROADWAYS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the Grants Special Revenue Fund to provide grant funding, if awarded, from the Georgia Department of Transportation local maintenance improvement grant (LMIG) for resurfacing roadways; and for other purposes. Said Operating and Capital budget is hereby amended as follows: Grants Special Revenue Fund: REVENUES: Increase Local Maintenance Improvement Grant $1,908,644.48 EXPENDITURES Increase: Transportation & Public Works Department: Capital Expenses $1,908,644.48 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Link, to adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-56) which was presented by title only. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA WITH RESPECT TO REVISING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN THE C-G, RM-2, AND RS-5 (COMMERCIAL-GENERAL, MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, PLANNED DEVEL- OPMENT) DISTRICTS FOR THREE PARCELS OF LAND COMPRISING AP- PROXIMATELY 200.50 ACRES IN TOTAL AND LOCATED AT 4500 & 4530 ATLANTA HIGHWAY AND 125 BEDGOOD ROAD; AND FOR OTHER PUR- POSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The map constituting the component part of the Zoning Ordinance of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, by virtue of and in compliance with Section 9-3-3 and Section 9-3-6 thereof, is hereby amended by revising a planned development in the C-G, RM-2, and RS-5 (Commercial-General, Mixed Density Residential, and Single-Family Residential, Planned Development) Districts as shown on Attachment A hereto. The affected parcels of land comprise approximately 200.50 acres in total, are located at 4500 Atlanta Highway, 4530 Atlanta Highway, and 125 Bedgood Road, Athens, Georgia, and are respectively known as Tax Parcel No. 044 025 (4500 Atlanta Highway), Tax Parcel No. 044B 027 (4530 Atlanta Highway), and Tax Parcel No. 044B 029 (125 Bedgood Road) on the Athens-Clarke County Tax Map, being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. Said affected parcels of land are more fully described in that certain document entitled “Rezone Master Plan,” numbered in the lower right-hand corner as RZ01, dated February 28, 2025, prepared by Scott A. Haines, Georgia registered professional landscape architect, and being on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The date of this amendment to the Official Zoning Map of Athens-Clarke County as shown by Attachment A shall be noted on said Official Zoning Map in the office of the Clerk of Commission at 301 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia, and duly noted in the minutes of the Commission meeting. SECTION 2. The binding master site plan associated with this ordinance and in- corporated  herein by reference consists of four sheets in total. Each sheet is titled, numbered, and dated in the lower right-hand corner as shown in the table below. Sheet Title: Issuance date (or No.: most recent revi- sion): RZ01 Rezone Master Plan February 28, 2025 RZ02 Rezone Master Plan (1) February 28, 2025 RZ03 Rezone Master Plan (2) February 28, 2025 RZ04 Rezone Master Plan (3) February 28, 2025 Each sheet listed above is stamped “Binding 04/10/2025” and is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. The following binding written reports associated with this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference are identified in the table below. Title: Date: Number of pages: Home Builder’s Plan Requirements N/A 79 Winslow Park – Master Plan Narrative February 28, 16 2025 The sheets of each report identified above are stamped “Binding 04/10/2025.”1 Said reports are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are here- by repealed. 1 Please note that pages 9, 15, 21, 26, 30, 34, 38, 43, and 47 of that certain written report entitled “Home Builder’s Plan Requirements” are specifically marked “non- binding.” All other pages of that written report are binding and marked “Binding 04/10/25.” A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Davenport, to approve withdrawal request of Alec Lesley / Southeastern Retail Development LLC, Owner: ACT Home Care Inc., for rezone and planned development amendment from C-O (PD) to C-N on 0.8 acres known as 1075 Gaines School . A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to DENY the request for withdrawal. The substitute motion failed by roll call vote with Commissioners Taylor, Wright, Johnson, and Hamby voting YES; and Commissioners Davenport, Link, Fisher, Culpepper, Myers, and Thornton voting NO. (4 YES; 6 NO) The original motion passed by roll call vote with Commissioners Davenport, Link, Wright, Fisher, Johnson, Culpepper, Myers, and Thornton voting YES; and Commissioners Taylor and Hamby voting NO. (8 YES; 2 NO) A motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to approve withdrawal request of David Ellison / Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin P.A., owner: Muhammed Ghazipu for rezoning from C-N to RM-3 on 2.06 acres known as 155 Whit Davis Road. Proposed use is residential multi-family. Type II District 1 The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Link, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, reference Boulevard and Nacoochee Avenue. 1. Install crosswalk with island & bulb-outs across Boulevard east of traffic circle according to staff proposed specs.  • Island to be planted with standard materials (i.e. yarrow--as in crosswalks across Prince, Milledge, Gaines School, etc) • Bulb-outs to be planted with standard verge material 2. Retain STOP signage on Nacoochee at Blvd • Install STOP AHEAD signage at appropriate distance on Nacoochee approaching Blvd • Install painted ladder-style crosswalks across Nacoochee according to staff- proposed specs 3. Install raised triangular island in Boulevard west of traffic circle on footprint of existing painted island. • Island to be planted with standard materials (i.e. yarrow--as in crosswalks across Prince, Milledge, Gaines School, etc) 4. Install CROSSWALK AHEAD signage on Boulevard west of crosswalk 5. Install NO PARKING signage on Boulevard 15’ west of Nacoochee intersection The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Fisher to a) Adopt a resolution (Attachment #1) of agenda report dated March 17, 2025 to reappoint five members to the Land Bank Authority, so as to have Unified Government Staff work with the Land Bank Authority to return to the Mayor and Commission with an Operations and Staffing Plan for the Athens- Clarke County Land Bank Authority, including a two-year work plan, staffing and contracting plan, and budgets and funding request; and, b) Designate $275,000 in unrestricted fund balance from the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund for a period of 18 months for the purpose of supporting future Land Bank Authority operations, if approved by the M&C. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Hamby, to remove item b). There was a roll call vote with Commissioners Wright, Fisher, Culpepper, Thornton, and Hamby voting YES; and Commissioners Davenport, Link, Taylor, Wright, Johnson, and Myers voting NO. 5 YES; 5 NO. Mayor Girtz broke the tie with a vote of NO. The original motion passed with nine YES votes. Commissioner Johnson voted NO. The following resolution was declared adopted. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISION OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS- CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA TO REVIVE THE ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority was established by resolution of the Mayor and Commission on July 9, 2009 to operate under the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 48-6-60 et seq., (the “1990 Act,”); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission affirmed by resolution on May 23, 2013 to continue operation of the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 48- 4-100 et seq. (the “Georgia Land Bank Act”), availing itself of the expanded powers and operational flexibility to create affordable housing opportunities for the citizens of Athens-Clarke County; and WHEREAS, the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority was established to provide for the acquisition of distressed real properties from various sources for the public purpose of returning nonrevenue-generating, nontax-producing properties to productive use providing housing, new industry and jobs for the benefit of the citizens of Athens-Clarke County; and WHEREAS, the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority has been dormant for several years and, as a result, the terms of the individuals who were previously appointed to serve on the Athens- Clarke County Land Bank Authority have expired; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission wish to revive the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority to aid in addressing the continuing affordable housing needs of Athens-Clarke County; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission reiterate the initial purpose of the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority to provide for the acquisition of distressed real properties from various sources for the public purpose of returning nonrevenue-generating, nontax-producing properties to productive use providing housing, new industry and jobs for the benefit of the citizens of Athens-Clarke County, anspecifically recommend that the work of the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority prioritize, within the parameters of this purpose and consistent with the Georgia Land Bank Act, work that: • Enhances the activities of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (“ACCGov”) housing partners; • Explores opportunities for private sector partnerships; • Develops an approach to resolving heirs property issues that impact the availability of affordable housing; • Partners with ACCGov staff for demolition and nuisance abatement; • Partners with the Tax Commissioner to identify and acquire properties; • Partners with ACCGov staff to recommend ACCGov-owned properties for disposition; and • Explores opportunities to leverage current Affordable Housing Investment Strategy investments for the affordable housing strike fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Commission of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia: Section 1. The Mayor and Commission does hereby request that the Mayor nominate and the Commission approve the appointment of five (5) members to the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority, so that they may reengage in this important work. Section 2. The Mayor and Commission direct the Manager to have Unified Government Staff (“Staff”) work with the Land Bank Authority to return to the Mayor and Commission with an Operations and Staffing Plan for the Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority, including a two-year work plan, staffing and contracting plan, and budgets and funding request. Section 3. In the event that scrivener’s errors shall be discovered in this Resolution after the adoption hereof, the Commission hereby authorizes and directs that each such scrivener’s error shall be corrected in all multiple counterparts of this Resolution. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Mayor or upon its adoption into law without such approval. Section 5. That the Manager or his lawful designees are hereby authorized to perform all acts necessary to implement this resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, to a) Approve the Proposed Project Concept for TSPLOST 2023, Project 14, North Athens Transportation Improvement Projects, as listed on Attachment #1 of agenda report revised May 21, 2025; b) Authorize staff to advance the proposed subprojects (SP) to the Preliminary Plan Phase of the Project Development Process; c) Approve the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) recommendation that the TSPLOST 2023, Project 14, North Athens Transportation Improvements Project is appropriate for Public Art with a proposed budget of $52,000, as noted on Attachment #2; and, d) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Link, seconded by Commission Wright, to HOLD SPLOST 2011 Project 22, Youth and Community Enrichment Facility Partnership, Potential Project Locations. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to  a) Approve Option #2 to use the SPLOST 2011 Project 22 funds to supplement the SPLOST 2020 Project 14 funds for the purchase of land and building of a Youth and Community Enrichment Facility on the West side of Athens in conjunction with a new Athens West Park per agenda report dated May 15, 2025; b) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all project related documents. c) Adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-57) which was presented by title only. The substitute motion passed by roll call vole with Commissioners Davenport, Taylor, Fisher, Johnson, Culpepper, Myers, and Thornton voting YES; and Commissioners Link, Wright, and Hamby voting NO. (7 YES; 3 NO) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 2011 PROGRAM BUDGET SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PROJECT #22 YOUTH & COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FACILITY PARTNERSHIP; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the SPLOST 2011 Capital Projects Fund to provide additional funding for the SPLOST 2011 Project #22 Youth& Community Enrichment Facility Partnership. Said Operating and Capital budget is hereby amended as follows: SPLOST 2011 Capital Projects Fund: REVENUES: Increase: Interest Earnings up to $3,000,000 EXPENDITURES: Increase: Project #22 - Youth & Community Enrichment Facility Partnership up to $3,000,000 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. . A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Fisher, to adopt the revised ACCGov Strategic Plan for two years FY26-FY27 rather than the proposed three years. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adopt the revised ACCGov Strategic Plan for FY26-FY28 as outlined in Attachment #2 of agenda report dated April 17, 2025. The substitute motion passed by roll call vote with Commissioner Thornton voting NO. (9 YES; 1 NO) A motion was made by Commissioner Link, seconded by Commissioner Hamby, to HOLD until Tuesday, June 10, 2025: Intergovernmental Agreement with Athens Downtown Development Authority for the Development of Surface Parking Lots on Jackson Street. The motion passed by roll call vote with Commissioner Thornton voting NO. (9 YES; 1 NO) A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Hamby, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and CS Acquisitions Vehicle, LLC (Developer) concerning Developer’s intention to construct the North Oconee River Crossing Phase I project (Attachment #1) as per agenda report revised May 30, 2025; and authorize Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all contracts and related documents. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, to approve 2025 Update to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the Professional Firefighters of Athens-Clarke County, IAFF Local 2795 as per agenda report dated April 17, 2025. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Received for information was the request to rename the Lyndon House Arts Center’s South Gallery after Nancy Lukasiewicz. Under the renaming policy, a 60-day public notice period is required regarding the potential name change. The public notice period for this action will be from April 29 – June 28, 2025. The item will be considered during the July/August cycle. A motion was made by Commissioner Link, seconded by Commissioner Wright, reference Application to Senator Ossoff’s Congressionally Directed Spending for Howard Park Completion and Pop- Up Park Outreach Vehicle; a) Approve the Leisure Services Department application for up to $3,570,157.56 to fund the completion of the Christine W. Howard Park gymnasium and replacement of the Pop-Up Park Outreach vehicle as per agenda report dated May 6, 2025; b) Accept the grant funding, if awarded; c) Adopt the following ordinance (#25-06-58) which was presented by title only; and d) Authorize the Mayor and relevant staff to execute all contracts and related documents. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA SO AS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING, IF AWARED, FROM CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO HOWARD PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND OUTREACH VEHICLE REPLACEMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the Grants Special Revenue Fund to provide grant funding, if awarded, from Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for expenses related to Howard Park Improvements and outreach vehicle replacement. Said Operating budget is hereby amended as follows: Grants Special Revenue Fund: REVENUES: Increase: Congressionally Directed Spending up to $3,570,158 EXPENDITURES: Increase: Leisure Services Department Capital Expenses up to $3,570,158 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Link, reference North Avenue Corridor RAISE Grant Project. a) Direct staff to begin coordination with Federal Highway Administration staff to convert the awarded RAISE Grant from Construction Grant to Planning Grant as described in F&I #12 of agenda report dated May 14, 2025; b) Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute any and all other project related document to facilitate Grant conversion following GDOT Plans Development Process and FHWA guidelines; and c) That a six-member resident committee be composed two District 2 residents, two District 9 resident, and two residents at large to oversee the planning and design process.  The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Fisher, seconded by Commissioner Hamby, to HOLD until Tuesday, June 10, 2025: Superior Court Judicial Salary Change Resulting from Passage of House Bill 85. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Adoption of the FY26 Operating and Capital Budgets; Establishment of 2025 Property Tax Rates; Approve Schedule of Fees and Charges for FY26 and Other Purposes was held until Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Public input on items other than those listed on this agenda 1. Michael McLendon – Encouraged ACCGov to hold hearings related to parking deck and submitted documented letter regarding conflict of interests and conduct 2. Elle Lewis –Process for public input and community for clear cutting 3. Serina Semast – Antidiscrimination movement for Muslim residents 4. Jamaica Miller –Website accessibility 5. Dylan Woolsey – Affordable housing 6. Jared York – Attainable housing and communication during Planned Development process FROM MAYOR GIRTZ: 1. Assigned to the GICH Committee a review of the recently completed Affordable Housing Investment Strategy. 2. Proclamations will be issued recognizing participation in Adopt Athens Program. Adopting Organization Location Five Points Parkettes Milledge Circle/Cherokee Avenue and McWhorter Dr Islands Classic City Rotary Club Sunset Drive (between Prince Avenue and King Avenue. FROM ACTING MANAGER: 1. Received for information were purchasing reports for January - April 2025. FROM COMMISSIONER JOHNSON: 1. Requested an update on the status of the negotiations between the Police Department and School District. 2. Expressed thanks to Judd Drake, John Hawkins, and Brad Griffin. 3. Expressed congratulations to Citizen’s Police Academy graduating class 4. Requested to receive agenda packets sooner. FROM COMMISSIONER MYERS: 1. Expressed thanks to Brad Griffin and Judd Drake. 2. Expressed thanks to residents providing public comment. 3. Expressed thanks to constituents on the Eastside. 4. Shared that information on developments on the Eastside in her District 8 Newsletter. 5. Requested information on meeting dates for GICH Committee. FROM PATRICK DAVENPORT: 1. Expressed thanks to Brad Griffin, Judd Drake, and Gavin Hassemer. 2. Wished a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers in the community. 3. Pride Parade will be at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. 4. Expressed a Happy Juneteenth and Happy Hot Corner. FROM MELISSA LINK: 1. Expressed thanks to Brad Griffin, Judd Drake, and Gavin Hassemer. 2. Wished a Happy Pride to everyone. FROM TIFFANY TAYLOR: 1. Expressed thanks to Brad Griffin and Judd Drake. 2. Wished a Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in the community. FROM DEXTER FISHER: 1. Expressed thanks to Brad Griffin, Judd Drake, Gavin Hassemer, and John Hawkins. 2. Shared that interviews for the Manager will be held the week of June 9, 2025. 3. Budget meeting will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. _______________________________________ Temporary Acting Deputy Clerk of Commission