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STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jayden L. Williams At-Large Council Meeting Agenda July 13, 2026 6:00 PM Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander Council District 5 Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt Council District 1 Councilmember Antwan Cloud Council District 2 Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. Council District 3 Councilmember Yolanda Barber Council District 4 CITY MANAGER STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL Shawn Edmondson 4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD. INTERIM CITY CLERK Cassandra Lester CITY TREASURER Frank Milazi CITY ATTORNEY Quinton G. Washington Megan McCulloch STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 Website: www.stockbridgega.org Phone: 770-389-7900 Fax: 770-389-7912 Translation and Interpretation Services are available with (7) days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance. AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1 Adopt the June 2, 2026 Henry County BOC Called Joint Meeting w Cities re TSPLOST2 2 Adopt the June 8th City Council Summary Minutes PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated while meetings are in session. CONSENT AGENDA 3 Council Consideration to appoint a member to the Planning Commission - Term to be assigned accordingly. OLD BUSINESS 4 SECOND READ of an ordinance establishing the City of Stockbridge Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive program for Blighted Properties pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Georgia Constitution and O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12, et. seq. - Presented by: Megan McCulloch NEW BUSINESS Page | 3 5 Scope Of Services Under Contract No. RFP 2024-0001 With Whitley Engineering, Inc - Presented by: Ryan Anderson MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Jayden L. Williams) EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts) ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS City Council Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, and Work Sessions are held the last Tuesday of the month at the Stockbridge City Hall - City Council Chamber. Meeting times and dates may change. Please visit www.stockbridgega.org for updates. The City of Stockbridge adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need auxiliary services to participate in the meetings, please contact City Hall at 770-389-7900 in advance. ADJOURNMENT July 13, 2026 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 , 2026 Page 1 of 3 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HENRY The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a Called Joint Public Meeting with the Cities (Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, and Stockbridge) regarding T-SPLOST 2 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Henry County Administration Building (Community Room), 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough GA. HenryTV also streamed this live online on its website, as well as Charter/Spectrum Channel 180 and Facebook Live. Carlotta Harrell, Chair Johnny Wilson, District 1 Commissioner Neat Robinson, District 2 Commissioner Dee Anglyn, III, Vice Chair/District 3 Commissioner Michael T. Price, District 4 Commissioner Kevin J. Lewis, District 5 Commissioner Staff Present: Kevin Johnson, Interim County Manager; Rachel Mack, County Attorney; Stephaine Braun, County Clerk; and Jasmin Head, Deputy County Clerk Municipalities Present: City of Stockbridge: Mayor Jayden L. Williams; Councilmembers Elton Alexander, Antwan Cloud and Yolanda Barber; City Manager Shawn Edmondson; and Interim City Clerk Cassandra Lester City of Hampton: Mayor Ann Tarpley; Councilmembers Marty Meeks, Pam Duchesne and Kesha White-Williams; and City Manager Jeff Baker City of Locust Grove: Mayor Carlos Greer and City Administrator Tim Young City of McDonough: Mayor Kamila “Kam” Varner; Councilmembers Darryl Payton, Vanessa Thomas and Xavier Johnson ; City Administrator, Keith Dickerson; and Deputy City Administrator Sylvia Smith Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge was recited. Call to Order Chair Harrell and each Mayor from the Cities of McDonough, Stockbridge, Locust Grove and Hampton called their respective meetings to order. The purpose of the meeting was to review the proposed renewal of Henry County’s Transportation SPLOST program, receive updates from county staff and municipal representatives, discuss potential transportation projects, and outline the process for an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and a potential November 2026 referendum. , 2026 Page 2 of 3 County Presentation: T-SPLOST II Overview County staff presented an overview of T-SPLOST II, noting that voters approved the first T-SPLOST in November 2021. A six-year renewal is projected to generate approximately $340 million in transportation revenues. Staff reviewed eligible project categories, including road widening, resurfacing, intersection improvements, sidewalks, trails, and bridge work. Finance Director Joy Robinson reviewed estimated collections and population-based distribution projections. Staff highlighted accomplishments under T-SPLOST I, including the McDonough Parkway Extension, Rock Quarry Road Widening, Mill Road Widening, State Route 81 Widening, Jonesboro Road Widening, Bill Gardner Parkway Widening, and Fairview Road Widening. Public Outreach and Recommended County Projects Staff reported conducting seven public open houses and receiving more than 900 survey responses. Residents identified traffic congestion, intersection delays, road conditions, and road widening as top priorities. Recommended county projects included: Jonesboro Road Phase II, Fairview Road Phases II/IIIA, SR 81 Phase II (right of way grant match), Mill Road Phase II (design and right of way grant match), SR 42 improvements (design grant match), major intersection upgrades throughout the county, road resurfacing projects, trail investments, safety improvements, grant matching funds, and program management. Staff also identified Tier II projects that could advance if revenues exceed projections. Municipal Presentations Stockbridge representatives emphasized a data-driven project prioritization framework centered on public safety, asset preservation, congestion relief, connectivity, economic impact, and project readiness. The city highlighted the Patrick Henry Parkway widening project, signal modernization, stormwater improvements, resurfacing, trails, sidewalks, and grant matching opportunities. Hampton representatives expressed support for regional transportation planning, infrastructure investments that keep pace with growth, and continued collaboration on trail connectivity, including the Flint River Greenway. Locust Grove presented proposed investments in road resurfacing, strategic roadway connections, downtown grid streets, multiuse trails, and projects designed to improve mobility and economic development. City officials stressed the importance of maintaining existing infrastructure while expanding connectivity. McDonough representatives identified preliminary priorities including Industrial Boulevard, Avalon Parkway, Highway 155 North, Turner Church Road, Zack Hinton Parkway, King Mill Road, sidewalk connections, and multiuse trail projects. , 2026 Page 3 of 3 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) County Attorney Rachel Mack reviewed the Intergovernmental Agreement requirements. The IGA must be approved by the Board of Commissioners and participating municipalities before the referendum can proceed. Staff advised that municipal approval is requested by July 15, 2026, with Board consideration anticipated on July 21, 2026. Discussion included population figures used for revenue distribution. Chair Harrell stated the county’s willingness to utilize 2024 population figures to support collaboration and fairness among all jurisdictions. Comments Commissioners, mayors, council members, and staff expressed support for regional cooperation, transportation investment, trail connectivity, congestion relief, infrastructure preservation, and continued partnership among Henry County and its municipalities. Speakers emphasized the importance of public support for T-SPLOST II and the need to address future transportation demands. Upcoming Meetings and Events A. June 16, 2026 is a Regular BOC Meeting at 6:30 p.m. B. July 7, 2026 is a Regular BOC Meeting at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 11:39 a.m. Carlotta Harrell, Chair Henry County Board of Commissioners Stephanie Braun County Clerk Henry County SPLOST Department T-SPLOST 2 Public Outreach and Feedback Report June 2, 2026 To the Henry County Board of Commissioners, The SPLOST Department has held a series of events this spring to gather the community’s feedback ahead of the T-SPLOST 2 referendum in November 2026. Our public outreach efforts included the following: • • • The Department hosted seven public open houses held at county facilities throughout Henry County. During these events, an estimated 40-50 residents stopped by to learn more about the program and share their feedback. The online public survey had 907 respondents hearing directly from residents about the potential projects on the T-SPLOST 2 project list. Many of the most highly requested projects have been incorporated into the recommended projects list. The Department held three online training sessions and two in-person meetings with the T-SPLOST 2 Ambassadors Group, comprised of community members appointed by the Board, to discuss current and future transportation projects. The ambassadors offered valuable insights and feedback when finalizing the recommended project list. The SPLOST Department is pleased to present the T-SPLOST 2 Recommended Projects List, as recommended by county staff and the T-SPLOST 2 Ambassadors’ Group, and the T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report. This report summarizes the public feedback received during our public outreach events and survey. An appendix which includes the written comments will be provided digitally as part of today’s meeting records. Following the Board’s adoption of a final project list in July, the department will update our outreach materials to include the final projects and to share the latest information with our community. We appreciate the community’s and Board’s continued interest in advancing Henry County SPLOST projects and enhancing our local infrastructure. Henry County T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report - Countywide Number of Respondents: 907 What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? (Select up to 2) Which transportation improvements should Henry County prioritize? (Select up to 3) Traffic congestion 781 Intersection delays 327 Safety concerns Road widening Intersection improvements 74 248 51 Expanded public transit 26 0 75 Bridge improvements 80 Other 196 Bicycle or trails 36 Limited transit options 463 Sidewalk projects 125 School zone traffic 537 Road resurfacing Road conditions/potholes Lack of sidewalks 716 141 Other 200 400 600 800 0 200 400 600 800 Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience. Road widening projects (Select up to 5) East Atlanta Road Intersection improvement projects (Select up to 5) Airline at Kelleytown 115 East Lake Road 240 Hampton-Locust Grove Road 479 219 129 Noah's Ark at Pates Creek 127 North Ola at Snapping Shoals 131 Old Jackson at Leguin Mill 257 State Route 81, ph. II 122 Old Jackson at South Ola 300 145 Peeksville at Leguin Mill 300 200 107 McCullough at Pates Creek 350 100 129 McCullough at Mitchell McDonough Parkway (west) 0 280 East Atlanta at Thurman 312 Patrick Henry Pkwy 221 Chambers at Mt. Olive 427 Mill Road, ph. II 154 Chambers at McCullough Jodeco Road (west of I-75) Oak Grove Road 169 Airline at Turner Church 305 Jonesboro Road, ph. II 194 Airline at Lake Dow 400 154 State Route 155 at Crumbley 500 243 State Route 20 at Kelleytown How do you interact with Henry County transportation? Travel through here 2% Live and work here 43.1% 269 Other 73 0 In which commission district do you reside? Live here 47% Work here 7.9% 177 State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel Not Sure / Don't live here 11.4% District 5 10.5% District 1 23.7% District 2 12% District 4 18.3% District 3 24.1% 50 100 150 200 250 300 Henry County T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report - District 1 Number of Respondents: 215 What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? (Select up to 2) Which transportation improvements should Henry County prioritize? (Select up to 3) Traffic congestion 196 Intersection delays Road widening 85 Safety concerns Intersection improvements 10 54 Lack of sidewalks 3 21 Other 110 Sidewalk projects 24 Limited transit options 130 Road resurfacing Road conditions/potholes School zone traffic 181 35 Bicycle or trails 15 Bridge improvements 12 Expanded public transit 9 40 Other 0 50 100 150 200 0 50 100 150 200 Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience. Road widening projects (Select up to 5) East Atlanta Road Intersection improvement projects (Select up to 5) Airline at Kelleytown 4 East Lake Road 36 Hampton-Locust Grove Road 139 Jodeco Road (west of I-75) 52 McDonough Parkway (west) 134 Mill Road, ph. II 50 East Atlanta at Thurman 11 McCullough at Mitchell 11 McCullough at Pates Creek 11 21 43 76 Old Jackson at South Ola State Route 81, ph. II 40 60 80 100 73 Peeksville at Leguin Mill 90 20 31 Old Jackson at Leguin Mill 28 0 Chambers at McCullough North Ola at Snapping Shoals 49 Patrick Henry Pkwy 30 Noah's Ark at Pates Creek 102 Oak Grove Road 37 Airline at Turner Church Chambers at Mt. Olive 69 Jonesboro Road, ph. II 36 Airline at Lake Dow 120 140 95 State Route 155 at Crumbley 38 State Route 20 at Kelleytown 26 State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel 68 Other 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Henry County T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report - District 2 Number of Respondents: 109 What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? (Select up to 2) Traffic congestion Which transportation improvements should Henry County prioritize? (Select up to 3) 84 Intersection delays Road widening 34 Safety concerns Intersection improvements 7 42 27 Bicycle or trails School zone traffic 7 Bridge improvements Limited transit options 7 Expanded public transit 4 0 62 Sidewalk projects 17 Other 69 Road resurfacing Road conditions/potholes Lack of sidewalks 76 9 11 14 Other 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience. Road widening projects (Select up to 5) Intersection improvement projects (Select up to 5) East Atlanta Road Airline at Kelleytown 58 East Lake Road 14 Hampton-Locust Grove Road 13 Airline at Turner Church Jonesboro Road, ph. II McDonough Parkway (west) 45 65 McCullough at Mitchell 34 Mill Road, ph. II 41 East Atlanta at Thurman 37 22 McCullough at Pates Creek 30 Noah's Ark at Pates Creek 27 25 North Ola at Snapping Shoals 18 Patrick Henry Pkwy 50 5 Old Jackson at Leguin Mill 1 Old Jackson at South Ola 1 Peeksville at Leguin Mill 9 0 6 Chambers at Mt. Olive 72 State Route 81, ph. II 8 Chambers at McCullough Jodeco Road (west of I-75) Oak Grove Road 19 Airline at Lake Dow 20 40 60 80 4 State Route 155 at Crumbley 29 State Route 20 at Kelleytown 8 State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel 21 Other 9 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Henry County T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report - District 3 Number of Respondents: 219 What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? (Select up to 2) Which transportation improvements should Henry County prioritize? (Select up to 3) Traffic congestion 178 Intersection delays Road widening 76 Safety concerns Intersection improvements 29 65 7 Limited transit options 19 Other 40 Bicycle or trails 13 Bridge improvements 15 Expanded public transit 9 0 116 Sidewalk projects 27 School zone traffic 137 Road resurfacing Road conditions/potholes Lack of sidewalks 175 21 Other 50 100 150 200 0 50 100 150 200 Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience. Road widening projects (Select up to 5) East Atlanta Road Intersection improvement projects (Select up to 5) Airline at Kelleytown 16 East Lake Road 129 Hampton-Locust Grove Road 36 108 59 9 Noah's Ark at Pates Creek 11 57 19 Old Jackson at South Ola State Route 81, ph. II 60 80 100 120 38 Peeksville at Leguin Mill 113 40 McCullough at Pates Creek Old Jackson at Leguin Mill 45 20 5 North Ola at Snapping Shoals 38 0 29 12 McCullough at Mitchell McDonough Parkway (west) Mill Road, ph. II 15 East Atlanta at Thurman 52 Patrick Henry Pkwy 78 Chambers at Mt. Olive 76 Oak Grove Road 85 Airline at Turner Church Chambers at McCullough Jodeco Road (west of I-75) Jonesboro Road, ph. II 82 Airline at Lake Dow 140 23 State Route 155 at Crumbley 93 State Route 20 at Kelleytown 82 State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel 38 Other 7 0 20 40 60 80 100 Henry County T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report - District 4 Number of Respondents: 166 What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? (Select up to 2) Which transportation improvements should Henry County prioritize? (Select up to 3) Traffic congestion 140 Intersection delays 54 Safety concerns 40 51 Bicycle or trails 7 24 Bridge improvements 19 Other 70 Sidewalk projects 33 Limited transit options 79 Road resurfacing Road conditions/potholes School zone traffic 119 Intersection improvements 15 Lack of sidewalks Road widening 7 Expanded public transit 2 36 Other 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience. Road widening projects (Select up to 5) East Atlanta Road Intersection improvement projects (Select up to 5) Airline at Kelleytown 27 East Lake Road 35 Hampton-Locust Grove Road 32 Jonesboro Road, ph. II 91 26 30 North Ola at Snapping Shoals 14 Old Jackson at Leguin Mill 74 10 Old Jackson at South Ola 14 Peeksville at Leguin Mill 33 40 16 Noah's Ark at Pates Creek 64 Patrick Henry Pkwy 64 25 McCullough at Pates Creek 56 Oak Grove Road 46 McCullough at Mitchell McDonough Parkway (west) 20 25 East Atlanta at Thurman 63 0 Airline at Turner Church Chambers at Mt. Olive 101 State Route 81, ph. II 24 Chambers at McCullough Jodeco Road (west of I-75) Mill Road, ph. II 34 Airline at Lake Dow 60 80 100 120 10 State Route 155 at Crumbley 42 State Route 20 at Kelleytown 29 State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel 54 Other 16 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Henry County T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report - District 5 Number of Respondents: 95 What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? (Select up to 2) Which transportation improvements should Henry County prioritize? (Select up to 3) Traffic congestion 86 Intersection delays Road widening 39 Safety concerns 75 Intersection improvements 3 56 Road resurfacing Road conditions/potholes 22 Sidewalk projects Lack of sidewalks 20 Bicycle or trails School zone traffic 6 Bridge improvements Limited transit options 7 Expanded public transit Other 48 26 9 2 16 Other 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience. Road widening projects (Select up to 5) East Atlanta Road Intersection improvement projects (Select up to 5) Airline at Kelleytown 2 East Lake Road 5 2 Airline at Turner Church Hampton-Locust Grove Road 43 Jodeco Road (west of I-75) 58 Jonesboro Road, ph. II McDonough Parkway (west) 61 Chambers at Mt. Olive 60 35 Noah's Ark at Pates Creek 22 North Ola at Snapping Shoals Oak Grove Road 29 Patrick Henry Pkwy 29 Old Jackson at South Ola 30 State Route 155 at Crumbley 3 Old Jackson at Leguin Mill 3 1 Peeksville at Leguin Mill 13 10 36 McCullough at Pates Creek 59 State Route 81, ph. II 3 McCullough at Mitchell 54 Mill Road, ph. II 4 Chambers at McCullough East Atlanta at Thurman 63 0 5 Airline at Lake Dow 20 40 50 60 70 6 19 State Route 20 at Kelleytown 8 State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel 46 Other 11 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? Other Responses 26 Big trucks driving on roads that are not made for them! Government over spending highway/road needs to be widen I can’t afgord to be on the road because of your stupid taxes Influenced drivers, "unruly" drivers (speed, exhaust, music) ... need more "traffic" dedicated officers. Interstate build up Lack of double lane/two lane road throughout the County Road (Ex. Highways 20, 42, 55, 81, & 138) Also over heads at some the railroad crossing lack of intersection control at Noah's Ark, Pates Creek & McCUllough Lack of traffic law enforcement Literally all of these options are major concerns No more building of warehouses Over development leading to too much traffic. Overpopulation and overdevelopment people blocking the box at red lights preventing cross traffic movements People that don’t follow the rules of the road. Policeable traffic infractions (speed, impared, irrational action) Quarry (dump truck) traffic off Hwy 42 Repave Hwy 3 can't see in heavy rain Roundabouts School buses providing door to door service is ridiculous. THE TRAIN CONSTANTLY BEING STOPPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too few lanes, can’t pass Too many construction projects in several locations at the same time! Tractor Trailers on roads they aren't supposed to be on, like Hampton Locust Grove Road. The bridge before Rocky Creek isn't strong enough to keep supporting these! Henry County needs to enforce the road signs that say no thru trucks! Traffic light does not hold long enough at Willow Drive to cross over to Industrial Pkwy trucks parked and lined up on both sides of the road leaving a small area in between to drive through. One direction only. P a g e | 1 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience: Intersections Other Responses 73 155 and Kings Mill 155 from Bill Gardener to I75 20 & Simpson Mill Rd / Oakland Ave, Willow Ln (near Walmart) from 20 to Roundabout, Road in front of Rufus Stewart Park needs sidewalk to Macon street, 81 at Florence McGarity A light, and intersection improvements, or a roundabout is needed at Mt. Carmel and 81. Traffic has been backing up to the cemetery on Mt. Carmel at the nearby church due to current traffic patterns. Additionally, it’s currently a safety hazard for the cars turning East onto 81 due to cars going above highway speeds. This has been a need for the area for many years. ADD ROUNDABOUTS AT HWY 155/INDUSTRIAL BLVD AND BUILD A BRIDGE OVER THE TRAIN TRACKS !!!!!!!!!!!! All the above Anywhere in Locust Grove Bandy Pkwy at Bill Gardner Pkwy Bill Gardner at Lester Mill Bill Gardner at Lester Mill Road and Hwy 155 at I75 Bill Gardner Parkway at Lester Mill Bill Gardner Parkway at Lester Mill Rd Bill Gardner Pkwy @ Lester Mill Rd Bill Gardner pkwy at Lester Mill Bill Gardner Road at Lester Mill Road Brannan Rd. @ State Hwy 42 Bridges road from willow to mt carmel East Atlanta Road and Orchard Road East Atlanta Road at Flat Rock Road Every intersection on GA. S.R. 81 East Fairview and 138 need widing. Fix the light at Racetrack and 42 and stop building warehouses and rental dwellings. Flippen at Hudson Bridge Rd and Flippen at Jodeco Rd Greenwood Industrial to I-75 Highway 20 at Lawrenceville Street/Turner Church Road HIGHWAY 42 FROM THE TRIANGLE TO LOCUST GROVE Holloway and Patrick Henry HWY 155 at Bill Gardner pkwy Hwy 155 at Valley Rd Hwy 155 Intersection by summit racing is nightmare 24/7 Hwy 20 at Oakland Road and Simpsons Mill Road Hwy 81 at Bethany Industrial Blvd & Hwy 155 Industrial Blvd/Kings Mill Rd at State Route 155 Jedeco Rd where it intersects both hudson bridge and flippen road.. always a backed up slow moving nightmare Jodeco & Meadowbrook P a g e | 2 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Jodeco Rd and Chambers Rd Jodeco Rd and Dailey Mill Road Jodeco Rd near the Dollar General. Jonesboro near roundabout by the tracks Jonesboro rd and Willow lane Jonesboro rd at McCullough rd King Mill and HWY 155 King Mill Rd @155 Kings Mill Rd at 155 Kings Mill Road and Highway 155 McCullough Road at Jonesboro Road Mcdonough Parkway and Hwy 155 McDonough Pkwy at Bridges Rd Millers Mill and Hwy 138 Mitchell Rd at Jonesboro Rd More traffic circles they keep traffic moving which causes less congestion. Mt. Carmel Rd at South Mt. Carmel Rd. N ola at the schools need a light to exit Orleans place subdivision on HWY 81 WW Noah's Ark at Jodeco Rd None of the above North Bethany at 81 turn signal needed Oak Grove Road — Jonesboro Road to Jodeco Road Patrick Henry at Country Club Drive Problem is neighborhoods are not connected to main roads to ease conjestion Racetrack Road at Macon Street Railroad section at Peeksville/42 Reopen the Hwy 42/Old Atlanta Rf intersection near Davis Rd/Hwy 42 to exit the Wildwood Estates subdivision that was closed for unnecessary storage facility building Rex Rd & East Atlanta Simpsons Mill/Oakland at Hwy 20, Chambers at Hwy 81 State Route 155 (exit216) State Route 155 at Avalon Parkway State Route 155 at Hemphill Rd Stop with spending money on foolish projects Ward Rd at 155 Willow lane and Jonesboro td P a g e | 3 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Are there any remaining comments or feedback you would like to share with the Henry County SPLOST Department? Responses 371 155 from 42 to75. King Mill Rd repaved from 155 to Sowell Rd. ASAP!!!! 20 year old roads are worn out and crumbling damaging cars, harming infrastructure and damaging home values 2026 ....There should be a railway to going and from the City of Atlanta and ATL Airport for people living in Henry County....You can only travel by car or Uber....not everyone have a car or know how to use Uber. The City needs to plan for all the new housing and warehouses being build...traffic will be a nightmare. The region is known for too much traffic...Folks might reconsider moving to Henry County and working in all these new warehouses.. 75 THROUGH HENRY COUNTY IS WELL KNOWN THRU/OUT THE US. ANYONE WHO COMES THROUGH HERE FROM ANYWHERE ALL HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT, 75 IS CONGESTED EVERYDAY AT SOME TIME THROUGH THE DAY. WHY DO WE NOT OPEN UP THE PAY LANES AND MAKE THEM ALL USABLE AS PART OF HIGHWAY 75 TO RELIEVE CONGESTION ON THE HIGHWAY? a light is needed at Postmaster Drive and Highway 81. I was in a wreck there from a driver trying to play chicken to get across the road. I have also seen several accidents almost happen there while driving to and from McDonough Square. A lot of the problem with traffic congestion has to do with people driving very slow on major roads like Hwy 155 north and south, Hwy 42, and Hwy 20 going toward Conyers. If these roads can't be widened quickly, at least consider putting in passing lanes so people can go around slow drivers. A right turn lane is needed at the intersection of Campground Road and Hwy 155 (turning south onto Hwy 155 from Campground). A train system would alleviate a lot of congestion. Add or increase the library systems budget Add roundabouts to help traffic move faster. Add turn signals to Hwy 138 and 155. Stop the building of mega subdivisions. Tell the roads catch up. Stripping all the land of full grown trees doesn’t help our air pollution. Case in point. Flat rock Kelly town. Round abouts don’t help either. Adjust the property tax rate on the warehouses to equal what the homeowners are paying. The county is losing over $72,000,000.00 per year because of the CHEAP, CHEAP RATEs. Plus, make some of the projects in question to satr asap instead of 3 to 6 years from now. Almost all these proposals have had studies, reports, and reviews, and still the county delays them due to a lack of funds. Get some BONDS funding and stop procrastinating. These issues are not going away. All I can say is stop building in HC All of Henry county needs street lights. Although widening the roads will appease most people, it hasn’t worked. There needs to be alternative modes of transportation and bike lanes and trails around south henry county. Any improvements are appreciated Any road widening projects should consider multi modal transportation lanes as well. Having some sort of public transportation would be great. It takes me over 30 mins to travel from where i live in henry county to mcdonough where more food options are outside of chain restaurants and I ultimately decide to drive the 30mins to Atlanta where I can park and be more connected to options. At some point, a resurfacing of Laney between South Ola and New Hope would benefit the buses and other through traffic traversing every day. Before beginning detours and making them active, you need to take into account how the traffic lights at major intersections like the one at Hwy 155 and Industrial Blvd/Kings Mill Rd will effect the flow of traffic. The traffic lights need to be able to give all the opportunity to get through the light. Example: turning left from industrial onto Hwy 155. We have to wait for traffic to clear from kings mill to Industrial to go through and sometimes only a couple cars P a g e | 4 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) get through creating heavy traffic congestion, long line of cars past the Chevrolet dealership and impatience on the drivers who are sitting there for 10-15 minutes or more. Better signage to protect pedestrians. Cars are not paying enough attention. Better zoning, less apartments more single family homes. Bike/walking trails similar to belt line to decrease traffic and parking during leisure and entertainment is an idea Bill Gardner @ I-75 needs a long term plan. Bill Gardner traffic between I-75 & 42 needs to be re evaluated. Use eminent domain to get the traffic to flow. Bill Gardner at I75 is a real mess. Also the roundabout on Mill Road did nothing for the traffic congestion. Bill Gardner from 155 to 42 needs additional lanes, it also needs someone to use "Eminent domain" to properly get traffic moving thru the Tanger blvd/ wendy's & walmart entrances & exits. This state wants to control every aspect of traffic movement, use the right way. Who's idea was it to have the ingress & egress to the new Delta Community Credit union & clinic next door? It would work great if I'm entering from Tanger Blvd, or from the NORTH on hwy 42. There IS NO SIGNAGE directing traffic how to enter either place. PLEASE install some street lights in some of the intersections, it appears no one travels at night to see how bad the lighting is. Blacksville community needs more sidewalks, sidewalk connectivity, and paved streets where gravel exists. Some of these fixes can also be tied to improving 30 year old drainage issues in the community. Bridges Road has a terrible alignment. It is all over the place and inconsistent and poorly designed. It needs to connect through from 20 to jonesboro rd. It needs to be realigned at 20 in order for the 4 lane project on 20 which should tie into bridges at a roundabout at the intersection of 20/bridges, and then bridges should be reprofiled and realigned, 4laned, create an agreement with city to share work fundings and this way it will connect 20 to jonesboro road effectively and smoothly. Build a bridge over the train tracks in the king mill industrial park. It is stopped half the time the train rides through. Build DOT only lanes all over the county since we seem to permit every warehouse to be built within Henry County the doesn't seem to benefit the citizens whatsoever. They just hinder the citizens who are trying to get out of the county after multiple decades of living here. Buses! Where are the buses??? Can’t wait for the new intersection by Work Camp Road to finally be done! :) Cones on Kelly town go out and then come down and back up again but still no work seems like a waste of money so far Consideration for public transportation should be train, not more bus traffic which will need hundreds of thousands of dollars every three years for resurfacing the roads in which buses travel. Why can't the peach pass lane be expanded go both ways at the same time that will alleviate some of the hwy traffic. PLEASE change the bridge at exit 218 from that X shape which alleviates no traffic to widening such as the one at Hudson Bridge. Deal with the TRAFFIC Definitely prioritize intersections.. so many do not utilize traffic flow well and create additional congestion Delays because of railroad testing on both sides of King Mill Rd in McDonough (Hwy 155 & Hwy 42) - constantly causing delays with people commuting to work along King Mill Rd. Could use a light designating for left turns at Hwy 155 - King Mill Rd. as it is hard to turn at times because of traffic congestion on Hwy 155. Do not use anymore of SPLOST money on the aquatic center. Do something about 155. You constantly are allowing new housing and warehouses but have done NOTHING about the traffic congestion. Do you not look at consequences of these choices? Who is your urban planner? Do you have one? Do better for your people!! Don’t have simultaneous major projects in progress at same time messing up ALL routes in an area making things even worse than before. When reducing lanes, think about which ones are going to back up most & keep straight lanes free. The choice at Willow Drive & 20/81 with the left lane & straight lane sharing while right turn has its own is so dangerous. So many whip around into right lane to go straight making that intersection dangerous for straight traffic in the properly defined straight lane. P a g e | 5 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Dual the state routes in Henry county and make sidewalks mandatory for upcoming divisions near major roads. Dumb idea wasting money on water park Dwelling growth is outpacing the roads. Henry needs a moratorium. Ellistown is the worse road in the county. Please get this road paved. It is use everyday as a cut through so there is a lot of traffic on it. Ellistown Road is horrible. It needs to be repaired. Extend Marta along 75 north and south for easy commute into the city. Fairview Road Project when will it begin? Finish one project before starting another. These work crews are the slowest I've ever seen Finish one road project before you begin another. But first and foremost, STOP ALL THE BUILDING OF UNNECESSARY HOMES AND APARTMENTS WHICH IS PUTTING TO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE!!!!! Finish what you start before it is obsolete. Stop letting filming affect emergency vehicles and their response; communicate. Fix original roads before building new subdivisions/apartments. No to splost! Fix the pot holes Fix the potholes. Fix the roads Flippen Rd needs widening badly!! Flippen road needs to be on this list, from N Henry to Hudson Bridge and any parts in between. Widening, sidewalks,etc. Focus on Eagles Landing and Jonesboro Rd/Mill Rd athe traffic is beyond ridiculous Focus on North South roads to take pressure off i75 Get I-75 both North and South non-toll lanes added from I-675 to Locust Grove. I know it's an interstate, but it needed more than toll lanes. Get I-75 thru Henry County Widened from Eagles Landing Thru Locust Grove Widened to stop years of traffic back ups and surface street traffic will decrease some. Give attention to making intersections flow better.. sync lights to help flow of traffic instead of stop and go because they are not synced appropriately.. this only adds to traffic build up I see this constantly in Locust grove Bill Gardner at 75 and the diamond lanes on 20 Hampton mentioned needs of new pedestrian traffic bridge at the Feb 10 meeting would TSplost dollars be used for pedestrian safety? Hampton-Locust Grove road is an area that backs up badly because of one light that doesn't have a turn lane. This two lane section before the strong rock christian school is an immensely important connection between the two towns that thousands rely on daily and this section needs to be widened or have the intersections improved with turn lanes. Have a professional paving company fix Upchurch Rd near Turner Rd. I think they have tried 5 times and still is not smooth or fixed it keeps washing out. Henry County should live within their means and stop adding additional taxes when every commissioner campaigned on “NO NEW TAXES” and the fact that we already pay over inflated property taxes. STOP THE BUILDING!!!!! Hold meetings in the evenings where normal people are out of work and available to attend. Use constant contact to update those who have allowed for email, text, or other communication paths to keep updated on those meetings. How about reallocating funds generated from the high property taxes which is spent on lavish county spending. how many unfinished T-SPLOST projects are not started or finished. I am 43 years old, born and raised here. There are way too many roads around here, not to include state routes, that are the same as they were in the late 80's/early 90's. I'm aware state DOT is in charge of the State Routes however, it's ridiculous there has been minimal road IMPROVEMENT in this county. Lot of road work, not many improvements I am concerned about how emergency vehicles cannot get through the diverging diamond on 20 and 75. It’s bumper to bumper and they cannot get through at all. P a g e | 6 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) I am incredibly concerned with the number of motorists that run red lights. I am NOT voting for another Splost. Find the money elsewhere. You get enough of my mo ey I am voting NO I believe the N-S parallel connectors will significantly lessen congestion on I-75. Also a permanent two-direction toll lane, although I know this is GDOT responsibility. I believe widening the main roads in Henry County from County line to County line would greatly help. Also stop building so many town home in these subdivisions. houses should be on 1/2 to 3/4 of an acres. I can't view who my commissioner is, fix your website! :). I don't have any additional comments but do have a question. When will road widening on Bill Gardner Pkwy begin? Will Jonesboro Road from I-75 to Chambers Rd. ever be widened? The congestion is really bad and there are major concerns about that being exacerbated if the housing community proposed in Jonesboro Road is approved. I don't see anything about the traffic congestion in the Henry Town Center area. What can be done to improve this? I don't want another T-SPLOST. If the County cannot manage the millions it is currently taking in from the tax payers why would I approve millions more for them to mismanage. I dread driving anywhere in Henry county. Always worried the excessive reckless driving by most people will cause an accident and I'll be stuck somewhere for hours. Plus I'm fearful every morning walking my dog. Will the drivers driving 20 miles over the speed limit veer slightly and hit us? There are no sidewalks and even though I move off the road it's still dangerous. I feel that the diverging diamond at exit 218 was a completely missed opportunity, with its total utilitarian appearance. It looks unfinished and crude. I don’t understand why the same level of engineering and architectural design was not given to its overall design. The bridges and diverging diamonds on the Northside of Atlanta are beautiful, with light elements and attractive pedestrian walkways. Our’s looks like a truck stop. Aesthetics do matter! I have little to no faith in Henry County caring about the commuinity. I have lived at 125 Cotton Indian Trail for over 40 years. Many of my neighbors and I have called Henry County DOT concerning the condition of our street. Holes have been patched several times only to reopen shortly after. The condition of our street is listed as very poor on DOT List. Can we please get some needed support and asphalt replacement? Can we be placed on the needed replacement list? I learned about this survey from the I Love McDonough FB page even though I follow all the county pages. I wish it was easier for citizens to know what is going on/be informed. I live and work in Henry Co and it takes me 40 minutes one way. Crazy congestion and folks never do speed limit. I live in Lake Dow Estates and the traffic on 81 is the worst. Upchurch Rd and 81 needs a traffic light or the road needs widening. I lived in Henry for 17 years. We moved out because the traffic is horrible. We still work in Henry county & it takes less amount of time for us to get to where we work from another county than it did from where we lived in Henry County, and it’s double the miles!! I love round abouts I oppose SPLOST initiatives. I believe that our taxes should be spent more wisely so there would be no need for additional taxation. I really like having Roundabouts and Diverging Diamonds I see no improvements I could get home faster before y'all added all these other roads .... This is sad to see, I now have to sit in traffic now WHEN before it's was smooth and no traffic It's unbelievable really I thank you for you all's efforts in these matters. I think a transportation system (buses) would be wasted money. Put the money on road improvements. Also, why can't every red light have a censor that lets traffic continue to flow if no cars are coming from the opposite direction? Why sit at a red light without another car coming from the opposite direction? P a g e | 7 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) I think more operational improvements to traffic signals and lane management would provide more bang for your buck in increasing capacity and through put. If additional lanes are added but the operational issues are not addressed the travel times will not be significantly decreased I was told that I-75 was adding 2 lanes but these lanes are express lanes not free lanes. I think this might be a GADT issue but I-75 is what makes Henry County Special but when it is constantly backed up it puts the entire county to shame. Please ask for more "free" lanes ASAP and begin working on this before the local items in Henry County. Thanks for listening. I will be voting no on the SPLOST as this county has proven to be a poor steward of tax payer money. We are all over taxed and yet you want to tax us more. I will vote no on SPLOST. Most of these improvements should be funded by taxes already being collected especially from the major distribution centers and developers that have created the major need for these. I would like for the leaders to actually forecast what projects they plan on approving and to work on the roads before approving the project. I would like to see more affordable recreations options for lower to mid income families I would like to see more roundabout projects to improve the safety and efficiency at our intersections. I would like to see Willow Lane from Bridges Road to Highway 20 winding out I would really like to see Marta brought into Henry County. I’d like to see more pedestrian friendly streets I’d love for the country to focus heavily on side walks and trails I’m a huge fan of public infrastructure improvement, more active communication would be great. I'd really love more bike paths and sidewalks in Locust Grove. Thank you. Improve infrastructure (roads) before allowing more housing improve the speed it takes to get things done! Improving congestion and intersection. I drive from Stockbridge t McDonough to Hampton daily. McDonough is one of the most congested areas especially through Jonesboro rd area. Everyone is always driving crazy due to having wait so long. Multiple drivers do not understand to yield on a flashing yellow which almost causes wrecks daily! Increase roads ... increase patrols. High speeds... Loud exhaust... Loud music... DUI checkpoints... Start a "dashcam unit" ... use dash camera footage to prosecute vehicle owner ... don't care who's driving ... but they will. Increase sound barriers from I-75 Interchange SR81 at Bethany Roud needs turn arrows to allow transfer from Bethany to SR81 for both directions. Most of the time people run the yellow/red to get onto SR81 caused by the constant traffic traversing north and south on Bethany through the interchange It is vital that roadways in Henry County be improved to be safer/more accommodating for pedestrians. It takes forever to complete an actual project. It’s been over a year of infrequent work on Keys Ferry. Cones or pylons have been on that road forever. They don’t even widen the road at all. So many people bike and walk this roadway and it’s just not safe. It takes way too long to get anything done. We are not informed well enough when projects are happening. Projects you deem important are usually not that important. It would be great if we could begin being proactive rather than reactive while actively including needed projects that were not done to begin with. P a g e | 8 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) It would be nice if all traffic lights were sequenced so you would not stop at each intersection especially when going down Jonesboro Rd It’s plain awful trying to get anywhere around Henry County. I've stated before, the timing of the traffic signals needs improvement. What causes a lot of traffic at intersections is the timing of the lights only allows 3-5 vehicles though at certain intersections. Changing the timing to allow more vehicles to get through the intersection would greatly help with intersection congestion. Jonesboro road going West toward I-75 is horrible traffic. Jonesboro Road going East into the square and down Hwy 81 east is horrible. Too much traffic! Too much building! It needs to STOP!! Keep up the great work, without your team, we would be decades behind - oh wait...we are! But not because of SPLOST, there's only so much a penny can do! Kings Mill and International are in desperate need of repaving and have been for years. When will these streets/roads be paved? Lake Dow road and airline intersection four-way stop is very dangerous also McGarity and airline Lane widening i 75 from eaglesla ding through locust grove Lane widening will not solve the congestion issue. There needs to be other modes of transportation. Large problem is people blocking intersections. Look at 155& king mill/industrial. If you’re headed south on industrial trying to cross 155, the traffic turning left from king mill block it and you can’t go. Sit through 3-5 lights. Ridiculous. Leguin Mill Rd needs resurfacing from Peeksville to about Harris Less SpLost ... your building a special program for improper budgeting Less stop signs and roundabouts (nobody knows how to use either for some reason), and more traffic lights! On busier intersections, it takes forever to advance when there is no traffic light. For example, the Oak Grove/Jodeco Road traffic light addition has been a game changer. Also more streetlights for visibility at night would be incredibly beneficial. Let's get going on Jonrsboro Rd widening Mt Olive to N Mt Carmel!!! Lighting at 20/81 & Avalon Pky. Synchronization of traffic signals 20/81 from Nail road to Willow, and 155 from Greenwood Ind to King Rd. Just common sense. Offer more suggestions for T-splost South of I-75 Locust Grove Hwy 42, especially at Grove Rd Lose the planes for round about intersections. More and more people. Stop for no reason. Stop lights with turn signals and lanes or stop signs. Loss the round-about planes. Lower the speed limit coming into McDonough on Highway 20 East from Conyers. Tractor trailers are going too fast at Hwy 20 east and McGarity Rd-Lawrenceville Street-Fairview Dr. Maintain the current roads. No mass transit. Bike/walking trails for recreation. Make E. Atlanta Rd a parkway. Or atleast have turning lanes for each community. East Atlanta should look like Fairview rd. Install roundabout at Rex Rd and East Atlanta Rd. More roundabouts less traffic lights. PUT A SENSOR ON OLD CONYERS RD AND FLATROCK. The wait time is absolutely ridiculous especially when more times than not no one is coming. Need a turning light at and more turning lanes on SR 138 & 155 intersection, too much unnecessary traffic Making sure roadways are properly striped. There are many outlining roads where the centerline is not visible. Many of the items on this survey are not true problem areas. While a lot of our 'headache' areas are around state routes (specifically Highway 155 @ Industrial Blvd toward McDonough and I75) more effort should be put into getting the state to help with the road issues on this state highway P a g e | 9 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) McDonough Pkwy at Bridges Rd has had multiple very serious collisions, as I am sure has been documented. It gets very backed up and it's hard for pedestrians to cross safely as well. McDonough where 20 meets 75 is always soo traficky!! - i would like to see this improved and more trail and pedestrian improvements and public transportation so we can reduce cars rather than just aident roads. I’d also like to see more money put into remote workers who contribute to the community but do not contribute to traffic. Mill Rd\Mt Carmel roundabout was not an improvement. Bill Gardner/Lester Mill Rd traffic light was not an improvement. more bigger projects like Rock Quarry Rd and BillGardener More public transit options are needed in Henry County and the metro Atlanta area. More Roundabouts More round-a-bouts will help reduce traffic congestion throughout the county. Also, the use of traffic cameras to issue citations for violators who block intersections. More sidewalks along Austin Road and Hearn Road connecting to the rec center. Too many adolescents are walking close to the road towards the rec center without adequate spacing, especially along the lake. Honestly, sidewalks should be installed two miles in each direction from all rec centers to ensure safety for walkers. More sidewalks and walking accessibility. More streetlights for visibility, more traffic lights and less roundabouts(accidents), fix potholes More traffic circles More transit and more help for the homeless Need a stoplight BADLY at the intersection of Hwy 81 and Florence McGarity. Need additional options OVER RR tracks. Need developers to fund acel/decel. Fix intersection at Jonesboro Road and Starbucks near Olive Garden. Does not line up with Target exit, raised median sticks out too far, Starbucks traffic goes out into the road. need redlight at 155 and Crumbly road Need to improve the way traffic lights operate.. I am frequently in heavy traffic sitting at an intersection with zero traffic on the other road yet the light stays green for no traffic but holds the congested side. Or changes on a dime for the side with very little traffic causing more congestion. Need traffic lights at Brannan Road and Highway 42. Brannan Road intersect at Hwy 42. Nighttime lighting at exit 218 specifically 20/81/Avalon Pky. Very busy and darkest intersection in the county. Heavy heavy delays from Hampton to I75 on 20/81 and 155 are sad and disturbing. Very detrimental to lifestyle and safety for residents in District 1 and 5. Lack of management, overgrowth without thought of consequences. No Jack Braking signs on 75 North between Jodeco & Eagles Landing. New senior living center is very noisy whenever traffic starts backing up, which is around the clock. No more SPLoST No new taxes!!!!!! No Splost, stop building start repairing Noah's Ark Road needs repaving all the way to the Clayton County line and it needs the sign replaced to stop the Tractor Trailers from ruining the pavement. None at this kind North Henry is always left out of any improvements to our county. Yet we pay the same amount of taxes. I’ve lived in this county for 27 years. My husband has lived here for over 50. Our roads are primarily the same. Not sure how this is handled. But, prioritizing road improvements in the aging communities would help to increase visibilty on how SPLOT funds are used. People tend to connect better with initiatives that directly impact them. Oak grove rd widening would be detriment to the long standing residents/families along Oak grove. Already a speed danger and adding lanes would only make that more unsafe. Getting mail from boxes is a dangerous daily routine due to the speed of vehicles already. P a g e | 10 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Old Hwy 3 needs to be resurfaced as well. Patrick Henry and Country Club is extremely dangerous every weekday afternoon. Road construction is making it much worse and even more congested. Is there anyway to change the times of lane closures? And add some type of intersection. Pave King Mill Rd.!!! Pavement markings along Hudson Bridge, Eagles landing, and East Lake need to be completed. I cannot understand how we are several months after the paving was completed and there are still missing crosswalks, balk lines and other traffic markings. Peeksville Rd and Hwy 42 have been much improved with the additional lane of travel starting at Bill Gardner but semi-trucks somehow still end up on Peeksville trying to turn back on 42. Please add Fairoaks subdivision Fairoaks circle for resurfacing. Please add lights on all these dark roads!! Please add some public transportation. I beg. Please consider the Lester Mill Rd and Bill Gardner intersection. There is traffic here do to the lack of a turning lane. Please develop roads before allowing new housing developments to begin or stop developments all together. Its too crowded in Henry County now. Please do more to promote cycling and walking, etc. Expanded trails, connectors, sidewalks that are wide and safe and not interrupted. Please do something to connect all of the unfinished sidewalks all over the county. It's very difficult to walk or bike anywhere due to all of the sidewalks that end in drainage ditches or un-walkable areas with dangerous traffic. Please evaluate and adjust the TIMING of lights at intersections so traffic is not sitting unnecessarily. #1 example: Hampton-Locust Grove Rd at Hwy 20. We have to sit at that light so long when no traffic is coming and we could have turned left from a stop sign so much easier and faster! Timing of lights would help a LOT of intersections in our county. Please fix the Carriage circle, east Atlanta, Thurman, old lantern drive area. It’s so dangerous. please fix traffic problems and resurface road / pave them Please focus on car alternatives instead of turning Henry county into large sprawling highways like Tara blvd. Spend the money on public transit options and encouraging other forms of transportation. Subsidize options instead of creating induced demand through yet more road widening, which never lasts. Please. Please for the sake of our AIR QUALITY have trees alongside the roads and shrubs at least in round about! Please get this traffic issue under control. These issues should have been planned & addressed years ago before allowing this unchecked growth. Please have better erosion and sediment controls on ALL road projects! Protect our Natural Waters! Please just finish one project before starting another- finish jonesboro road to clayton county line instead of starting another project PLEASE just finish the Jonesboro road widening. Why do half the project (phase 1) and leave it half done and move onto something else?? Just do phase 2 and yall can have the project completely done. Also the dutchtown school district and the majority of the subdivisions are in the phase 2 portion. The sidewalks are LONG overdue and at least 2 more subdivisions are being built on this end. Please look at the area in front of the McDonough library and senior center. There have been issues there for years and it’s so hard (and dangerous) turning left onto 81. Please no public transportation. Please pave and improve E Knight Rd! PLEASE pave Butlers Bridge rd. It has become dangerous Please pave Moss Drive!!! You spend more time and money patching it every few weeks than it would cost to really pave it! P a g e | 11 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Please please help with the traffic congestion problems in Henry county and the horrible condition of our roads. We have potholes the size of planets!! Please please please fix Crumbly and 155, it is a nightmare to try and turn left out there!!! Please prioritize infrastructure building first and then growth. Please put a do not block the box/intersection sign on Jonesboro Rd at the I-75S exit ramp! Please put a traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 81 East and Florence McGarity Blvd, the entrance to the McDonough Library and Heritage Senior Center. Please put a traffic signal at Davis Road and Highway 42! Also, Bill Garnder needs to be widened going towards Hwy. 155. Please put roundabout at leguin mill and old Jackson because the bus has trouble turning left off leguin mill onto old Jackson northbound and as well other directions. Needed NOW for safety. Bus runs off roadway now. Please repave Jodeco Rd Please repave KING MILL and keep the railroad from stopping on the tracks and blocking the intersections. It happens frequently. Please resurface Snapping Shoals Road! Please resurface the entire street at Medline Place, McDonough Please stop asking me to tax myself with yet another iteration of these agendas. Manage and be good stewards of We The People money and all should work. Stop with the kickbacks and for once think about the constituents. Pretty please with sugar on top. Please STOP building apartments that only brings more congestion in a smaller space! Henry County has grown so big that it's no longer easy to get anywhere. We have family that live in Marietta and they HATE driving to see us, not because of ATL traffic but because of the traffic on 75 that is ALWAYS congested between 675 and Hwy 20. The switching lanes that we have to PAY to travel are rarely flowing in the right direction. Please stop building warehouses and housing developments. Reduce taxes for senior citizens/retirees. We can't afford to stay in our homes because you have taxed every last cent we have. Please take a look at the traffic at the intersection of Mitchell and Jonesboro Rd and McCullough Road and Jonesboro Road, these two intersections are very dangerous not to mention that the traffic is extremely heavy in those areas during school hours. People are still making left hand turns at McCullough and Jonesboro. The signs are NOT helping, please create a round about there or some kind of barrier that will prevent them from making a left. In addition, the residents of The Gates at Pates Creek are having a hard time making a left out of their neighborhood! Please widen the roads. It should not take 45mins to go 11 miles. I actually hate driving to and from work. The traffic is a nightmare. Potholes the size of your car. CRAZY Projects are taking longer than promised and crews aren’t working half the time in passing. Public transportation -electric buses rts on major thoroughfares and edges of communities would be great and SIDEWALKS SHOULD BE EVERYWHERE Public Works and Public Safety must be top concerns. We are focused so much on parks and rec. This needs to be at the bottom. If you don't feel safe and can't drive safely to the parks, they are useless. Purchase right of way for projected growth based on census data, DOT data, and ARC data. When bridges are replaced, ensure new bridges are wide enough to accommodate future growth, along with sidewalks on new bridges. Amend building codes and land zoning so that structures are further away from roadways and utilities to reduce costs associated with future road widenings. Enact a moratorium on new construction, increase impact fees QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS Quit approving developments until the roads can catch up. Quit putting the cart before the horse. Quit sending money on stupid stuff. Quit wasting my money on water parks and fountains! Fix the existing roads! Potholes and faded lines are NOT a feature. P a g e | 12 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Rail service from ATL airport/downtown the GA/FL line. Repair, resurface,and make our smaller roads safer. You cannot fix the over build and its' affect on the infrastructure. Not everyone lives on a major road, but every day they are affected by them. Greed always ends in disaster! Repave Noah's Ark Road and put a stop to the tractor trailers on this road. Repave the roads that in dire need. The spot patching does not always suffice. Many times with a month it is needed again. Restore the buildings in Heritage Park as promised! resurface whole sections of roads instead of patch/fill holes in roads Rex Rd & East Atlanta Rd needs a roundabout Road work at night, not during the busy hours of the day or weekend Roads and other transportation issues need to be completed before continuing to approve housing and commercial building projects. Henry County citizens need a break from new construction congestion. Roundabout at McGarry and airline and Lake Dow road and airline Roundabouts ARE NOT the answer. Until the public is educated on how to function through them. Stop making them. Roundabouts aren’t the answer because the entitled and uneducated drivers do not know how to navigate a roundabouts. Roundabouts not lights keep us moving Safety and congestion relief should be the focus. There are several dangerous intersection that are extremely challenging to safely navigate with traffic. Safety over congestion. Extensive accident reviews should be completed with priority given to severity over number. For instance, congestion at Kelleytown and Airline is bad but I would bet the severity of accidents at Kelleytown and Hwy 20 are worse. Shared used paths improve efficiency and development- with Atlanta BeltLine leading an example of how much impact non-road development can have on an area. Nobody ever moved to any area because they have wide roads it’s because they have multiple ways they can get to places. Sidewalks are needed on Jonesboro Rd beginning from Crown Park Dr to McCullogh Rd to allow residents to safely commute to and from school, work, and home either by the use of walking, bicycles, scooters, etc. Also, a traffic light at the intersection of Jonesboro Rd and Town Centre Village Dr is needed to alleviate traffic congestion and to reduce the number of motor accidents. Sidewalks need to be put on the part of Flippen that is inside the Jodeco Heights subdivision. More wide bike lanes, wide enough for adult trikes, would add value to the area and keep some cars off the road. Slow down all the new “multi family” locations being built until AFTER the roads can be updated to handle at least the current traffic issues rather than adding even more traffic with no relief. Snapping Road has been on the books for widening really several years. I have been ran off this road 4 different times by large trucks etc. the road is too narrow and now 2 large rental subdivisions are emptying into it. A disaster waiting to happen. Snapping Shoals road is too narrow and is in dire need of resurfacing and repair- especially since adding huge build to rent subdivisions on that road. Snapping shoals road needs to be widened with all the extra homes that were approved to be built it is a dangerous road. Also lines need to be repainted on all the secondary roads. Snapping shoals road of north Ola is due for urgent resurfacing. Not only “fixing” potholes that just keep getting bigger after it rains. Something needs to be done on Kings Mill Toad from Highway 42 to SR155. The congestion caused by the 18 wheelers combined with the train tracks is too much. The reckless truck drivers (not all) make driving through there dangerous. Something needs to be done with snapping shoals Rd. It is about to be one big pot hole. Spend it where it needs to be spent. And quickly! Spend money on roads only! No parks, no pools! P a g e | 13 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Start a new project after having current project 80 percent finished. Traffic circles or round about are great, but the one at hwy138 and moseley is ridiculous. This intersection should have a red light triggered only after someone is leaving moseley. Start using our taxes as intended. We are sick of all the building with outdated infrastructure. Traffic is already horrendous no matter where you go in this county! It shouldn't take an hour to go anywhere within the county when it's less than 30 miles! State Hwy 155 turn signal at Industrial Blvd in McDonough State road 155 needs widening now, it’s nearly impossible to use on week days. Stop all the overdevelopment. You are destroying what brought most people to the community. You will fix most of the traffic issues when you stop building warehouses and rental dwellings. Stop all this growth. Stop approving more housing until improvements are made Stop building Stop building all the homes adding more traffic than Henry County can handle. Stop building new homes/townhomes/apartments. We do not need more residents in the county. Stop building new residences until the roadway is able to handle additional traffic. Would be great to have an access road that would run parallel to the interstate from Locust Grove to Stockbridge. Stop building rent a homes and pave snapping shoals road. It is never in any plans I see. Potholes galore. Stop building roundabout they don’t help. And build a bridge over the train tracks on Jonesboro rd to avoid traffic congestion! Stop building shit. Too many people. STOP BUILDING STUFF = LESS TRAFFIC :) Stop building until the roads are widen. Also get the timing right for traffic lights. At each traffic light you get stoped Stop letting big trucks come downtown!! Make them go around Stop letting tractor trailers on roadways they don't belong on, The weight of their loads are damaging our roads. I drove a tractor trailer for 33 years in the city Start fining these drivers $600. Stop using our money for what they are destroying. stop over building!! Stop the warehouses. It is ruining our way of life Street lights are needed throughout the county Street lights are needed which are the basic safety hazards on the roads at night. Especially on hwy 20 going west Subdivisions are being severely neglected. Don't waste another dime on triple surface treatment. Thank you for paving the circle we live on Thank you for the improvements you are currently working on Thank you for your hard work! It's nice that we can share our input on the potential transportation projects before they begin. Several roads across the county need to be improved and we have to keep in mind that projects can take a while to complete. It would be great if you all could consider more intersection improvement projects to help alleviate some of the congestion while the major road work is under construction. I have noticed a significant difference after roundabouts were added to several intersections countywide. I appreciate all that you do! Thank you TEAM Henry SPLOST - You all are doing amazing work!! I know its challenging at times, but you continue to push through everyday!! Super Proud of the work that's being done. DPW Thanks for the good work. Progress is visible throughout the county The bicycle paths started over four years ago and we not see anything come to fruition. Where are we on this project? The biggest issue with the intersection congestion is the timing on the traffic signals. Only 4-5 vehicles are able to get through some of these heavily congested intersections because the traffic lights change way too quickly. Extending P a g e | 14 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) the time will allow more vehicles to get through, thus relieving some of the backup being caused at these traffic signals. The company you hired to do the roads (ersnell) are not doing a good job.The roads are uneven. No lines to tell the difference between the straight lane and turn lane. It’s causing confusion and people are using it like a passing lane. The consistent growth here in Henry County has increased traffic congestion. Growth is good and necessary, we need multiple forms of transportation to meet needs of our residents The county appears to do a good job with SPLOST. Is there a list of projects or a program tied to SPLOST? What are the projects life cycle? What is the 5 and 10 year projection for SPLOST projects? The County did an excellent job with engaging the community and keeping us informed on both completed and potential projects. The county is out building it's infrastructure. No matter how quickly you repair and expand the roads, the number of apartments here out pace the improvements. The county is so far behind with infrastructure improvements that I will be long gone before things get better. So much money wasted on unnecessary things. The county needs to remove stop the school zone camera ticketing until the timing and flashing lights are corrected. Revenue generation in this manner is unethical. The department needs to do better at communicating to people what work you are doing and when you are starting how long it will be going on for etc. There was NO Warning to residents about the digging up of E Atlanta Rd - no forward notice - nothing and no indication on what day work will be and how long it will be - also you need to detour people using Thurman and other roads except for locals. And consider other things like this. We live on E Atlanta rd and were stuck the other day for 20 min just trying to get back in our driveway. I have lived all over the world - and never ONCE has an area failed to notify me of roadwork affecting my road - and don’t say - oh attend meetings- first some people travel for work or work odd hours - not everyone can make a meeting - create a facebook page or a working website that provides useful information - the current website is not helpful at all - it is so high level it tells you nothing The intersection at Simpsons Mill/Oakland at Hwy 20 needs to be a light or roundabout (like on Jonesboro Road). The U-turn required is becoming more dangerous and the u-turn lane traffic backs up into Hwy 20 at peak times causing safety issues. The intersection of Industrial @ SR155 needs to be improved and traffic citations given to those who block the intersection and continually run the red light, impeding the flow of traffic. The intersection of SR 155 and Crumbley needs addressing and Crumbley Rd from SR 155 to Kellytown needs some speed control help The Knight Drive SPLOST project seems to be delayed. When will this work be completed. The light at Hwy 42 and Racetrack Road needs SERIOUS help. Between 6:30am and 7:15am, the light takes forever to change to green on Racetrack road then lets 2-3 cars through (no exaggeration) before it turns red again. Snapping Shoals needs to be widened and totally repaved due to the MASIVE rental community that is being built. The major issue for Henry County is our transportation woes....we have too much traffic and not enough roads to accommodate that amount of traffic The OLA area needs Keys Ferry Rd at 81 extended around to Eastlake or further north around to Eagles Landing to keep us from going into McDonough to access I75.. The phase 1 of Jonesboro road ends at North Mt Carmel road. Doesnt it make sense to do phase 2 now which will help traffic for the Dutchtown school district and surrounding subdivisions? The road conditions are terrible. The roads need resurfacing The roads need to be top priority. We, as an entire county, needed upgrades to infrastructure 20 years ago. There’s a joke, in true Henry county fashion everything is 15-20 years behind where it needs to be. Let’s stop the building of residential until we can bring our roads up to date. P a g e | 15 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) The roads that are already there and need paving and taking care of put money back into the infrastructure that is already there first and then focus on the ones that need improving and expanding. The round about on Mill Rd & Mt Carmel is not productive to Jonesboro road. Aggressive drivers not following the rules of each one get in concept. speeding through 5-6 cars at a time. These are the drivers who were running the stops signs before roundabout got here. frustrating. Try something else. The SR81 in McDonough need a light by the Library and entrance to Heritage Senior Center. In the past years many accidents occurred and some have been fatal. The traffic around highway 155, highway 20 close by HW 20 and HW75 - both ways is very bad. The traffic light relatively recently installed at the intersection of East Lake road and Elliot road is inefficient by only allowing one direction of travel at a time even at late hours at night when there are no other vehicles at the intersection. Ideally, there should be room for left turning lanes to allow for more than one direction of travel to flow at a time, but there should be at least some sort of other system in place than what it is now. The whole county need help from traffic congestion. Stop the growth until you can take care of the issues we already have. The widening of the streets should be a priority to reduce congestion on the main roads. The worst traffic issue that I am involved in almost daily I did not see listed. Where King Mill rd tries to merge onto 155 at the industrial blvd intersection with all the trucks is horrible. Please help!!! Thank you!!! There needs to be improved public transportation that connects people to a MARTA stop in neighboring Clayton County. Or just expand MARTA to Henry County There needs to be some improvements and safety issues done on Flippen Road. There should be sidewalks that connect the subdivision that are near parks. There's no amount of road widening that will solve congestion problems. There needs to be alternative modes of transportation, bike lines, public transportation. This county needs pedestrian friendly areas. It is unacceptable to be rapidly expanding and leaving out those that do not own cars in these expansions. With that being said, public transportation should go beyond the Henry shuttles. Widen these roads, add sidewalks and bike lanes and expand the public transportation system. It is not safe for pedestrians at all. Through most of the day it is extremely difficult to exit Nestle Court onto King's Mill Road. Once on you sit through multiple lights to turn left on Hwy 155. Hwy 155 backed up to Luxottica. Heavy congestion. Continued growth of Dist. Centers adding more trucks and traffic congestion. Too much outside traffic going through the Newberry 55+ Community Ryan Homes for senior citizens in Henry County! Too much tractor trailer traffic cutting through on Hwy 20 . It’s destroying the hwy, too many pot holes , constantly dodging, and it’s like driving down the road on a horse and buggy. Using the state hwy for interstate traffic rather than going around properly on the interstate is unacceptable . Night and day. Noisy . Causing numerous wrecks as county insists on building more subdivisions (another story) , always see visible long black skid marks where trucks avoid hitting someone. Moved here over 20 years ago and it was so peaceful. Now??? Too much traffic .. county is having a hard time keeping up with the growth. Not happy about all the growth.... Traffic is a huge problem in Henry County. Stop building !! Traffic light at Highway 81 and the library. Getting out of there to turn left not good. Also an arrow to turn left going to Walgreens and marathon gas station. Traffic lights seem to be poorly timed, with many intersections not having left turn arrows. Also, there seems to be never-ending construction, especially in McDonough traffic on 155 has tripled and getting worse. one lane each way which is not substantiable with all the new building and new housing development projects. who is responsible for approving these permits and new development projects making congestion a nightmare. Case in point new Kroger and car wash on 155 in overly congested area. person rubber stamping these projects without consideration of traffic infrastructure should be P a g e | 16 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) replaced . IJS Traffic signals in McDonough square need reviewed to lengthen the amount of time for traffic on Griffin and Macon street. Can take upwards of 5-10 minutes to proceed through the intersection during peak times. Need to increase police presence along 155 and enforce driving laws. Entirely too many speeders and people passing in non-passing zones (center lanes) through intersections and blind turns, people cutting off traffic and not abiding by laws and regulations. Traffic violations are rampant. Not sure if SPLOST money can be used to increase police presence but something needs to be done about the absolute disregard for the safety of others by a large number of drivers on our roads Turning lane lights should have longer timing, especially turning into Walmart on 20. There should be a red light leaving McDonough Walmart onto Willow Lane. Uneducated, aggressive and distracted drivers create many of our traffic issues. Drivers on their phones leaving excessive gaps in traffic, allows fewer cars through green lights. Aggressive drivers and tailgaters cause too many accidents, which creates more traffic. Unbelievable how many people still don’t know how to navigate a round-about. People who block intersections to try and get through a red light, create unnecessary backups. These are just a few examples of driver behavior that can’t be fixed with SPLOST dollars. Update the traffic light patterns. Use the property taxes on the road repairs.... As high as they are, there's really no reason to be asking for more money for ANY reason.... Vote no for t splost Way too many trucks and distribution centers in areas where the roads can’t support the trucks We can widen roads forever. With the growth we are having, we need reall mass transportation. We desparately need a roundabout at Noah's Ark, Crown Oaks and Pates Creek. There is entirely too much fast moving heavy traffic (including semi's which aren't even supposed to be on the road). It's blind hill and trying to turn onto Noah's Ark is very dangerous. We also need turn lanes at signals at Pates & Mccullough as it is impossible during school to get out. Also any time there is a problem on I75 it makes matters even worse for us. I live on Noah'sArk and sometimes it takes me 10 minutes just to get out of my driveway. We desperately need a dedicated left turn lane on Bill Gardner Pkwy at the Lester Mill intersection. Please consider this. We do need more sidewalks . We don’t need anymore buses or other forms of “public” transportation. Any form of Henry County Bussing/shuttle transit is unsafe for citizens due to the black crime in Henry County. Stop building warehouses and fix our roads! We don't need more chicken shacks or burger joints- we need roads. The roundabouts are great! We have lived here since 1981 and the traffic on 155 is always heavy now with no improvements to the road We have WAY too much traffic in locust grove on Bill Gardener, 42 and Peeksville. These should be widened We must stay in front of the growth. We need a new road from the intersection of Keys Kerry and Highway 81 over to Rt 155 to then turn onto Eagles Landing to get to I75 so the Ola community does not have to constantly go East-West into McDonough. This would easily reduce the pressure on Highway 81. The widening of Highway 81 will not improve traffic to I75, period. We need a red light at the intersection of Crumbley Road and Hwy 155. Traffic back up in all directions making it difficult to get out unless some kind soul lets you in. We need a roundabout on Noah's Ark, Crown Oaks & Pates Creek. It is a very dangerous sight limited intersection and heavily travelled. We also need more monitoring of speed on this road. We also need turn lanes to keep things moving at Pates & McCullough. McCUllough and Chambers is another very dangerous intersection and heavily traveled. We need alternate roads to two help us save time P a g e | 17 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) We need good leadership in this area. Make the hard decisions instead of the good ol boy network. We need Marta and bus transportation We need sidewalks and bike lanes, along with a limit on new construction before adequate infrastructure is in place. We need to focus on widening our current roads. We are decades behind in some areas. I know growth is going to continue, but so should adequate traffic improvements. We need to be building strong relationships with state and federal leaders, so we can secure the funding that we deserve. When a project is done by SPLOST, please ensure stop signs are placed appropriately and the correct distance from the roadway. Also please ensure appropriate signage is placed in the area (e.g., stop ahead, etc.). It’s crazy how many people don’t see and don’t stop for the newly placed stop signs for the McDonough Pkwy extension to Turner Church at White Mountain Pass. It’s been called in to SPLOST and DOT but no one does anything about it to address the signage and lack thereof. when are you going to widen jonesboro rd it took 45 minutes to go to homedepo i live on jodeco rd When will Snapping Shoals Road be resurfaced? Wherever you have road improvements, make sure there is proper lighting also. Why are approve TSPLOST approve and either zeroed out or not started. No new projects until you finished approved project. Airline connection to Old Jackson Why are we so far behind the growth improving / winding roads? Why does the County have a $13 million deficit? Where has the money gone. I want a forensic audit before agreeing to any additional taxes. Why is Henry county witholding splost funds from the HC cities. (recently filed lawsuit-HC cities vs HC) Why is Stockbridge allowed to use Tsplost for trails, not ROADS? Potholes everywhere in COS Widen 20/81 off of exit 218, and widen hwy 42 off of exit 216. It take 30-45 mins sometimes to get on the interstate when leaving work. It’s a 2 min drive with no traffic Widen Highway 155 from I-75 past the Publix at Hampton Locust Grove Road. Traffic on Highway 155 is a nightmare. For the love of God and all that his holy, please get whomever to fix I-75 through Henry County so it isn't a daily parking lot both ways. Whoever voted to do the changing "express" lanes needs to be fired. Every last one of them! I swear that made traffic through Henry County worse. Make tax payers pay for the nonsense and also make them pay to use it. Obvious money grab and all it accomplishes was make everyone mad and frustrated daily. Traffic and high property taxes are the biggest problem in Henry County. Fix it! Doubt anyone will, but sure would be nice. Widen roads faster and stop building homes until roads are set up first. Widen roads to deal with the volume of traffic that has been allowed to enter into Henry County. The road should have come first a long time ago so it is past due for them to be done to deal with all the amount of traffic. We now have in Henry County. Widening Flippen rd for overflow traffic from 75 south Widening of SR 155 in both directions from I-75. Nightmare with all the tractor trailers. The main reason I plan to sell my house and move. I have family that has already moved due to traffic and know several more people for the same reason. SR155 is always backed up. Absolutely no quality of life because you spend your time in traffic. Will Henry County consider a partnership with MARTA? Will the morons that run Henry county please stop adding more and more apartment complexes and subdivisions that squeeze too many houses on smaller and smaller lots? Will the senior center have a pool. We really need one Willow lane between bridges and 20. Bridges between willow and mt Carmel. Willow Lane from 20 to Bridges needs 4 laned ASAP before it becomes a bottleneck. Bridges Rd needs to connect from Willow to Mt Carmel. Old Jackson needs to continue and connect from 81 to Rodgers. A MAJOR issue that is GDOT, City, & County (maybe) is the intersection of 155 @ industrial. Traffic turning left off king mill onto 155 blocks the intersection and traffic going straight across from industrial cannot go and sits for 3 light cycles at times. Major issue. P a g e | 18 of 19 T-SPLOST 2 Public Feedback Report Appendix A (Comments) Also traffic on 155 going through the intersection block it at times as well. Another issue is Phillips Drive needs to be a roundabout because once the new road and roundabout at 20/mcdonough ppkwy lets loose you'll see a major bottle neck at phillips, and phillips traffic will not be able to move at all. It will also back traffic up to the new roundabout likely because the terminus of the 4 lane is not logical. It needs to have a roundabout at phillips and taper from 4 to 2 lane just past alpha auto. Worst idea ever. Our insurance and property value are not inline with what’s it really worth Would like sidewalk down Clark Dr in district 2, new subdivision, mobile homes down the road. Many kids are walking in the street becoming a dangerous situation. wow! No mention of Ga Hwy 138 and Ga Hwy 155 intersection signal improvements and widening. No mention of Ga Hwy 138 intersection with Old Conyers Road( How many wrecks make it justifiable). No mention of the HORRENDOUS ROUNDABOUT AT N Moseley Rd and Ga Hwy 138. Seems to be biased toward every where but Commission District 2. Poor communications about meetings. Y’all are YEARS behind. Good luck to you. Make friends with the GDOT. We don’t get our fair share of transportation dollars to help out like other counties because of previous assholes. Maybe you can do better if you’re nice. Yes Brown Ave. people use as cut thru from Hampton St to Griffin St. It has one speed bump but needs another closer up Brown. Ave to Griffin St. Drivers speed down Brown Ave one the go over first speed bump. Yes construction workers need to fix the entire road instead of patching spots. Construction workers should work at night when traffic isn’t as busy . Yes do not take these survey questions to dictate or allow the lack of responses from conservative side of the county to allow the future construction of sidewalks in this county they are not needed at all. Yes, put a signal light at Simpson Mill and Oakland Rds. You cant see with the turning lanes so there are to many accidents there! It is DANGEROUS!!! Should have been done a long time ago instead of what is there now! Yes....somehwre wishing the next decade you need to complete the Old Jackson to Airline Road connection. It is one of the original TSPLOST You need to implement turn lanes as part of adding any traffic lights to intersections that were previously 4-way stops. Using timed turning signals with no separate lanes doesn’t provide sufficient relief, it must be a package deal. Even just a 4-5 car deep temporary turn lane until a full road widening would provide far greater immediate improvement than just throwing in a light only. You people don’t have a clue! What have you been doing for the past 20 years? These road project should have been done a long time ago, quit taxing the Seniors that don’t drive on your stupid road system! You’re already 20 years behind. Get moving. P a g e | 19 of 19 How Projects Move Forward Project Categories Stockbridge WHERE COMMUNITY CONNECTS TSPLOST II candidate projects are screened through a practical, transparent prioritization approach designed to align public input, safety, infrastructure condition, congestion relief, and project readiness. Public input and safety needs Infrastructure condition and maintenance Congestion and operational efficiency Regional connectivity and funding leverage Project readiness within the 5-year window Patrick Henry Pkwy Widening joint county project. City share: Approx. 41% TSPLOST II Traffic Signal Upgrades Modernize intersections for safety, flow, and reliability. Stormwater Projects Drainage improvements to reduce risk and protect assets. Transportation Investments That Move Stockbridge Forward Focused on safety, preservation, congestion relief, connectivity, and responsible delivery. Street Resurfacing Preserve roadways through resurfacing or reconstruction. Priority Framework Trails and Sidewalks Install and maintain connections for pedestrians. 35 30 20 15 City of Stockbridge ARC Matching Funds Connects neighborhoods, improves safety, and strengthens mobility. Local match capacity to leverage outside funding. Community Brochure | City of Stockbridge, Georgia TSPLOST II Project Prioritization Stockbridge WHERE COMMUNITY CONNECTS Why TSPLOST II Matters Weighted Scoring Model Transportation infrastructure is one of the most visible and essential public services in a growing city. TSPLOST II provides a structured opportunity to invest in projects that improve safety, preserve assets, reduce congestion, and strengthen access across Stockbridge. Each eligible project category is reviewed against a 100-point framework. The weighting emphasizes public safety and infrastructure preservation while also accounting for connectivity, economic impact, strategic alignment, and leverage opportunities. Safety & Public Risk Responsible Delivery Focus Public Input Reflect community feedback, recent town halls, and observed transportation needs. Safety First Reduce collision risk, pedestrian exposure, flooding impacts, and emergency response constraints. Maintain What We Own 35 pts Leverage Funding Safety Signals, sidewalks, and risk reduction. Use street assessment data to guide preservation before minor issues become major failures. Asset Management & Preservation 30 pts Strengthen eligibility for GDOT, ARC, or federal matching funds to improve return on local investment. Execute Within the Window Engineer, permit, and deliver recommended projects within the TSPLOST II collection period. Reliability Connectivity & Economic Impact 20 pts Strategic Alignment & Leverage 15 pts Resurfacing and preservation. Connectivity Trails, sidewalks, and access. 100 TOTAL POINTS Bottom Line Fund needed, ready, defensible projects aligned with Stockbridge transportation priorities. Transportation Infrastructure: T-SPLOST II Road Resurfacing | Multiuse Trails | New Roads T-SPLOST 2: Building Better Communities Through Infrastructure What We Will Cover T-SPLOST 2 Road Resurfacing – Primary to Our T-SPLOST Methods, materials, and the case for maintaining our existing roads Listing of proposed roads within the City New Road Construction – Strategic Links to Benefit System Planning, building, and the economic ripple effects of new roadways Multiuse Trails – Important Emphasis of Mayor & Council Designing shared-use paths that boost health, connectivity, and local economies Funding & Future Outlook T-SPLOST 2, the infrastructure gap, and what comes next The State of U.S. Roads 2025 ASCE Report Card for America's Infrastructure D+ Roads Grade Up from D in 2021 39% of major roads in poor or mediocre condition $1,400 annual cost per driver from deterioration and congestion $3.7T infrastructure investment gap to reach good repair The 2025 Report Card marks the highest grade point average ASCE has ever awarded. Yet 9 of 18 categories still earned a D range grade. What Is Road Resurfacing? Road resurfacing is a maintenance process that adds a new top layer of asphalt or concrete over an existing road surface. It restores smoothness and safety without rebuilding the entire road structure from the base up. Key Indicators That Resurfacing Is Needed Visible potholes and cracks posing safety risks Rough surface textures suggesting underlying deterioration Poor drainage causing water pooling on the road Faded road markings impairing driver visibility Increased road noise indicating surface irregularities Resurfacing Methods Overlay Mill & Fill Micro-Surfacing Fresh 1.5–3" asphalt layer over existing surface. Best when the base is strong. Extends life 8–12 years. Removes damaged surface then replaces it. Structural fix lasting 11–17 years for heavily worn roads. Thin polymer-modified cold mix applied quickly. Roads reopen within 1 hour. 50% lower lifecycle cost. $1.50–$3.50/sq ft ~$15/sq yd ~$2–$4/sq yd The Resurfacing List $2.8 - $3 million 1. Lakeview Drive – Skyland Dr. West to Skyland Dam 2. Skyland Dr. East from 107 to Lakeview. 3. Highland Drive 4. Rockwood Lane 5. Wolf Creek 6. Roberts Trail (remainder) 7. Laughlin Drive 8. Elma Marie Court 9. Nadia Court 10. Happy Trail 11. Jubilee Blvd 12. McArthur Drive 13. Montefeltro Court 14. Invector Court 15. Citori Court 16. Werre Way 17. Lear Drive from Dunniston Dr. to Big Poplar Way 18. Elmstead Place 19. Brickfield Place 20. Tanger Boulevard (Grace Baptist to St. Augustine Parkway) 21. LG – Griffin from Shoal Creek to St. Augustine Parkway 22. Hosannah Road improvements (rough patching, other) Tanger/MLK Skyland Club Drive Commons New Road Construction Planning, Building, and Growing Communities Through New Roadways T-SPLOST 2: Building Better Communities Through Infrastructure Planning New Roads 1 Needs Assessment Traffic studies, growth projections, and community input identify where new connectivity is required. 2 Design & Engineering Route alignment, lane widths, drainage systems, and intersection design are finalized. 3 Right-of-Way Acquisition 4 Construction & QA Land is purchased or easements are secured. Public hearings ensure transparent engagement. Contractors build in phases. Inspectors verify materials and compaction meet specifications. Most new roads are built by developers. City seeks to link certain segments and to create new grid-streets downtown as part of the Heart of Locust Grove Plan. Economic Impact of New Roads 13,000+ jobs supported per $1B in highway investment The Multiplier Effect a $100M project flows 15–20% ofdirectly to local wages 7–12% 15–30% business productivity increase within 5 years of completion commercial property value appreciation near new exits value generated 30–40% additional through secondary spending 5–10% residential property value increase from new access The Road Segment List $3 million Grid Streets Heart of LG 1. Heart of LG network, Phase I (Smith/Carter/Ridge/Cleveland) 2. Palmetto Street to Indian Creek 3. Colvin Drive Extension (continuation of SPLOST VI) Palmetto Extension Colvin Drive Extension Multiuse Trails Shared-Use Paths for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Communities T-SPLOST 2: Building Better Communities Through Infrastructure What Are Multiuse Trails? Dedicated off-road pathways serving pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users, joggers, skaters, and other non-motorized travelers. Also known as shared-use paths or greenways. Design Standards 10 ft 12–14 ft 8 ft Recommended High Traffic Minimum Standard width — adequate for moderate to heavy use Heavy use with high concentrations of multiple user types Minimum allowed — only for low traffic or short lengths Community Benefits of Trails Health & Wellness Environmental Economic Every $1 invested returns ~$3 in medical cost savings Reduces car trips, lowering greenhouse gas emissions Trails attract tourism and boost local business revenue 25–30% of adults are physically inactive — trails change that Protects natural habitats along trail corridors Increases property values in adjacent neighborhoods 2 hours outside per week improves mental health Prevents soil erosion and stormwater pollution Provides transportation savings for commuters Trail Impact by the Numbers $3 200+ #1 10 ft return per $1 studies amenity standard invested in trails (medical savings) documenting trail economic benefits trails are most desired community feature recommended path width for most use Multiuse Trail List $3 .4 million Hwy 42 S Connector 1. 2. 3. 4. Peeksville Connection (Design) $250,000 Palmetto Connector - $471,000 Price Road Ext - $715,000 Highway 42 South – Publix to Downtown - $2 million Palmetto, MLK And Indian Creek Connectors Price Road Extension The Funding Challenge Revenue Under Pressure Emerging Solutions Federal gas tax stuck at 18.4¢/gallon since 1993 Public-private partnerships (P3s) EV adoption eroding fuel tax revenue State infrastructure banks with low-interest loans State/local governments now fund 76% of roadway spending EV registration fees in 30+ states $118B General Fund transfer needed to sustain Highway Trust Fund Value capture from property appreciation Construction cost inflation reducing purchasing power BUILD America 250 Act — $580B proposed Looking Ahead T-SPLOST II Development Partners Continuation of the Penny Tax keeps local property taxes lower to go towards maintenance and new roads. Council seeks concessions from developers for additional rights-of-way as well as construction of segments wherever feasible. Complete Streets BUILD America 250 Road designs that integrate trails, bike lanes, and transit to serve all users — not just cars. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! The proposed $580B successor to IIJA would fund highways, bridges, transit, and rail through 2031. Key Takeaways Road resurfacing extends pavement life 8–12 years at 30–60% less than full reconstruction — the most cost-effective maintenance strategy available. Multiuse trails deliver a 3:1 return on health savings alone, while boosting property values, reducing emissions, and connecting communities. New roads generate 13,000+ jobs per $1 billion invested and increase regional business productivity by 7–12% within five years. A $3.7 trillion infrastructure gap demands creative funding — from P3s and state loan programs to the proposed $580B BUILD America 250 Act. Thank You! T-SPLOST 2: Investing in Roads, Trails, and Communities Questions & Discussion T-SPLOST 2 Ambassador Recommended Projects June 2, 2026 The T-SPLOST 2 ambassadors have adopted the following recommended projects for T-SPLOST 2. We want to thank the Henry County community whose input and feedback helped to shape this proposed project list. Major Road Widening (ROW + Construction Costs) Cost (Millions) Jonesboro Road widening phase II (North Mt. Carmel Road to Moore's Church) $ 48.0 million Fairview Road widening phases II / IIIA (Home Depot to Hearn; Hearn to Austin Rd) $ 24.0 million State Route 81 phase II (ROW-Local Match) (Bethany Road to Keys Ferry Road) $ 2.0 million Mill Road phase II (PE in full + ROW-Local Match) (Flea Market to State Route 81) $ 2.75 million State Route 42 (PE-Local Match) (SR 155 to Locust Grove) (joint 61% county / 39% LG) $ 1.5 million Jodeco Road Major Intersections (Hudson Bridge-Flippen; Chambers Road) $ 18.0 million Oak Grove Road Major Intersections (Campground-Old Jodeco; Foster Drive) $ 14.0 million McDonough Parkway at Jonesboro Road / Bridges Rd (joint 50/50 project with McDonough) $ 8.0 million Airline Road at Kelleytown Road (re-alignment) $ 4.0 million East Lake Road at Elliott Road (multilane roundabout) $ 6.0 million Chambers Road at McCullough Road / Chambers Road at Mt. Olive Road (roundabouts) $ 8.0 million Panola Road at Flakes Mill Road (re-alignment) $ 6.0 million State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel Road (roundabout) $ 5.0 million Major Road Widening (Local Match for PE & ROW Costs) Major Intersections Intersection Improvements Other Categories (Lump Sum) Road Resurfacing $ 16.535 million County Arterials / Collectors Resurfacing (PCI <50)* (see reverse) $ 6.000 million Resurfacing Funds to be Divided by District $ 10.535 million Roadway Signs / Safety Improvements (e.g. signs and striping, rumble strips, guardrails, etc.) $ 6.0 million Trails (e.g. Camp Creek Greenway Trail, Flint River Greenway Trail, etc.) $ 4.0 million Federal / State Grant Matching Funds $ 11.0 million Program Management $ 11.0 million Contingency (15%) $ 33.7 million Total $ 229.485 million Revenue Projection (County Share) $ 224.9 million McDonough Contribution (joint project) $ 4.0 million Locust Grove Contribution (joint project) $ 0.585 million $ 229.485 million Total *Estimated cost for major county road resurfacing. Tier 2 Projects (if sales tax collections exceed 100%) on reverse. www.HenryTSPLOST.com Tier 2 Projects (if sales tax collections exceed 100%) Cost (Millions) Jodeco Road widening phase II (ROW) (Chambers to Pates Creek Elementary) $ 5.0 million East Lake Road widening (ROW) (SR 155 to Airline Road) $ 5.0 million Willow Ln / Industrial Blvd improvements (ROW) (Bridges Road to Old Industrial Blvd) $ 5.0 million State Route 42 widening (ROW-Local Match) (joint 61% county / 39% LG) $ 5.0 million Road Resurfacing (split by District) $ 20.55 million Program Management $ 2.0 million Contingency (10%) $ 4.5 million $ 47.05 million Revenue Projection (County Share) (Tier 2 - 100-120%) $ 45.0 million Locust Grove Contribution (joint project) $ 2.05 million Total County Arterials / Collectors Resurfacing (PCI <50)* Length (miles) District PCI Wynn Drive (Hampton City Limits to Dorsey Road) 0.8 5 27.20 Bond Drive (Fairview Rd to DeKalb County line) 0.7 2 35.00 Floyd Road (Old Griffin Rd to Hampton City Limits / Thompson Creek) 0.97 1 36.50 Rocky Creek Road (Hampton-Locust Grove Road to SR 20) 2.02 1 42.91 Snapping Shoals Road (River Road to SR 81) 2.34 3 45.07 King Mill Road (SR 155 to SR 42) 1.4 1/5 47.62 Gardner Road (Patillo Rd to Flat Shoals Church Rd) 1.73 2 48.91 *The above roads are classified as an arterial or collector according to Georgia DOT and they have a pavement condition score below 50. Staff is recommending these roads to be resurfaced in FY 2028 (beginning summer 2027). The remaining resurfacing funds would be divided by District. www.HenryTSPLOST.com June 2, 2026 HenryTSPLOST.com What is T-SPLOST 2? Henry County voters approved the county’s first Transportation SPLOST (T-SPLOST) in November 2021. The program began collections in April 2022 continuing through April 2027. The county is planning to ask voters in November to renew the T-SPLOST program for an additional six years. A 6-yr program can collect an estimated $340 million for transportation projects. Henry County and each city would then receive a portion for projects. What can T-SPLOST pay for? The Transportation SPLOST program can pay for a variety of transportation projects. Some types of projects include the following: road widening projects, road resurfacing, intersection improvements, new sidewalks and trails, and bridge repairs and replacements. *A T-SPLOST program can span six years with an approved Intergovernmental Agreement. This has been a change in state law since Henry County passed its first T-SPLOST in 2021. Estimated Collections Estimated Collections Economic Stability A 1% Local Sales Tax will collect an estimated $340 Million over 6 years Population-Based Distribution Population 2020 Percent Share of Collections Henry County (unincorporated) 158,638* 65.904% $224.9 M Hampton 8,381 3.482% $11.9 M Locust Grove 8,949 3.718% $12.7 M McDonough 29,058 12.072% $41.2 M Stockbridge 35,686** 14.825% $50.6 M *Unincorporated population only **Adjusted for 2022 legislative annexation Where We Are T-SPLOST 1 Approved in November 2021 Seven Major Projects: McDonough Parkway Extension — Construction in progress Rock Quarry Road Widening — Construction in progress Mill Road Widening — Construction in progress State Route 81 Widening — Construction awarded; work beginning this summer Jonesboro Road Widening — Construction awarded; work beginning this summer Bill Gardner Parkway Widening — Right of way acquisition in progress Fairview Road Widening — Right of way acquisition in progress McDonough Parkway Extension Estimated Completion Late 2026 Rock Quarry Road Widening Estimated Completion Early 2029 Where We Are 40+ Current & Upcoming Road Projects valued at over $6.6 Billion Twelve (12) Georgia DOT projects including the I-75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes, I-75 Express Lanes Expansion, I-75 at Bethlehem Road Interchange, the Western Parallel Connector and state highway widening projects Twenty-six (26) current County SPLOST projects including 12 new road / road widening projects, 9 intersection improvements and 4 dirt road improvements Fifteen (15) future County projects either in design or scheduled to start design this year Five (5) current resurfacing projects in progress repairing over 200 county roads Where We Are Sidewalks Transit 35 New Miles of Sidewalks / Shared Use Paths programmed as part of Major Projects 18 miles by Henry County & 17 miles by GDOT New Local Bus Route launching this summer between McDonough & Stockbridge Where We Are Going T-SPLOST 2 provides an opportunity to program the next group of transportation improvements in Henry County, building upon the existing projects planned by Georgia DOT and Henry County. What We Heard 77 Public Open Houses 40-50 Approx. Attendees 40-50 900+ Online Survey Responses 900+ What We Heard What transportation issue affects your daily travel the most? (Select up to 2) Traffic congestion 781 Intersection delays 327 Safety concerns 248 196 75 Bridge improvements 80 51 Expanded public transit 26 0 463 Bicycle or trails 36 Other 537 Sidewalk projects 125 Limited transit options 716 Road resurfacing Road conditions/potholes School zone traffic Road widening Intersection improvements 74 Lack of sidewalks Which transportation improvements should Henry County prioritize? (Select up to 3) 141 Other 200 400 600 800 0 200 400 600 800 What We Heard Please select the projects that would most improve your travel experience. Road widening projects East Atlanta Road 1. McDonough Parkway (west) 2. Jodeco Road (west of I-75) 3. Mill Road, phase II 4. Jonesboro Road, phase II 5. Hampton-Locust Grove Road 6. State Route 81, phase II 115 East Lake Road 240 Hampton-Locust Grove Road 305 Jodeco Road (west of I-75) 427 Jonesboro Road, ph. II 312 McDonough Parkway (west) 479 Mill Road, ph. II 350 Oak Grove Road 219 Patrick Henry Pkwy 257 State Route 81, ph. II 300 0 100 200 300 400 500 What We Heard Intersections Airline at Kelleytown 194 Airline at Lake Dow 169 Airline at Turner Church 154 Chambers at McCullough 221 Chambers at Mt. Olive 280 East Atlanta at Thurman 129 McCullough at Mitchell 107 McCullough at Pates Creek 129 Noah's Ark at Pates Creek 127 North Ola at Snapping Shoals 131 Old Jackson at Leguin Mill *Georgia DOT and Henry County SPLOST are collaborating to install a traffic signal at SR 155 and Crumbley. 122 Old Jackson at South Ola 145 Peeksville at Leguin Mill 154 State Route 155 at Crumbley 243 State Route 20 at Kelleytown 177 State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel 269 Other 73 0 50 100 150 1. Chambers at Mt. Olive Road 2. SR 81 at Mt. Carmel Road 3. SR 155 at Crumbley Road* 4. Chambers at McCullough Road 5. Airline at Kelleytown Road 6. SR 20 at Kelleytown Road 200 250 300 Recommended Projects Major Road Widening Projects N -> Jonesboro Road Fairview Road Phase II Phases II / IIIA Widen Jonesboro Road between North Mt. Carmel Road and Moore’s Church in preparation for upcoming subdivisions and to improve existing intersections Widen Fairview Road between Panola Road and Austin Road to improve connectivity and complete a trail connection between Fairview and Panola Mountain Federal Funds SR 81 Mill Road SR 42 Phase II Phase II SR 155 to Locust Grove (joint with Locust Grove) These projects have received federal funds to begin design work. The federal government covers 80% of costs with a 20% local match. The county can ask for federal funds in the future on these projects, using T-SPLOST 2 as the local match, to assist with full engineering and right of way costs. We expect the next federal funding application window to be in 2028. Major Intersections T-SPLOST 1 had a major focus on roadway widening projects. These projects are costing about $21 million per mile. Considering the long schedule to complete widening projects, high project costs and extensive network of already-planned road widening projects, staff looked instead at focusing on major intersection projects in T-SPLOST 2. Intersections are often a “pinch point” causing traffic congestion and high crash rates. By improving the major intersections, the county can provide meaningful benefit at a lower cost at more locations throughout the county. These projects will also be constructed so that future road widening projects can build upon them without reconstructing the intersections. What does that look like? SR 42 at Eagles Landing Pkwy State Route 42 is currently four lanes in the vicinity of Eagles Landing Parkway. When Georgia DOT widens SR 42 in the future, the project will connect into the existing intersection without the need for any major reconstruction. Major Intersections Jodeco Road Hudson Bridge, Flippen & Chambers Oak Grove Road Campground, Jodeco & Foster Drive McDonough Pkwy Jonesboro Rd & Bridges Rd (joint with McDonough) Other Intersections Airline Road at Kelleytown Road East Lake Road at Elliott Road Chambers at McCullough / Mt. Olive (dual roundabouts) Other Intersections <- N Panola Road at Flakes Mill Road State Route 81 at Mt. Carmel Rd Road Resurfacing Major Roads (to be bid out in 2027) County Arterials / Collectors scored below 50 on Pavement Condition Wynn Drive (Hampton City Limits to Dorsey Road) Bond Drive (Fairview Road to DeKalb County line) Floyd Road (Old Griffin Road to Hampton City Limits) Rocky Creek Road* (Hampton-Locust Grove Road to SR 20) Snapping Shoals Road* (River Road to SR 81) King Mill Road* (SR 155 to SR 42) Gardner Road (Patillo Rd to Flat Shoals Church Rd) Total: 10.16 miles at an estimated cost of $6 million Major Roads District Resurfacing $6 million $10.535 million Total $16.535 million All remaining funding after completing the major roads group would be allocated to repaving roads in each District. The roads selected for resurfacing would be based on the latest most current pavement condition scores at the time. *The county submitted several roads as part of grant applications in 2026 for federal funds. Schedule may shift based on possible award of federal funds. Other Categories Signs / Safety Improvements $6 Million Invest $1 million per year in the DOT Sign Shop to accelerate installation of low-cost safety enhancements such as flashing stop signs, rumble strips, guardrails, and lighting Trails $4 Million Advance trail projects in partnership with federal funding such as the Camp Creek Greenway Trail in McDonough and Flint River Greenway Trail in Hampton Grant Matching Funds $11 Million Provide the requisite local match when federal and state grant opportunities arise for transportation projects Program Management $11 Million Staff & office expenses to oversee project delivery Contingency (15%) $33.7 Million provide flexibility for unforeseen project needs or field conditions that may arise during right of way and construction Tier 2 Projects (if collections exceed estimate) Right of Way Acquisition $20 Million Advance right of way acquisition for future road widening projects: Jodeco Road widening (Pates Creek Elementary to Chambers) East Lake Road widening (SR 155 to Airline Road) Willow Ln / Industrial Blvd (Bridges Road to Old Industrial Blvd) State Route 42 widening (Local Match) (joint with Locust Grove) Road Resurfacing $20.55 Million Resurface roads based on the pavement condition index (funding divided by District) Program Management $2 Million Staff & office expenses to oversee project delivery Contingency (10%) $4.5 Million provide flexibility for unforeseen project needs or field conditions that may arise during right of way and construction Recommended Projects Major Road Projects $78.25 million Intersection Improvements $65 million Road Resurfacing $16.5 million Other Categories $21 million Program Management $11 million Contingency (15%) $33.7 million Henry County Total $224.9 million Intergovernmental Agreement The Intergovernmental Agreement must be approved by the Board of Commissioners and a majority of local City Councils representing at least 50% of the municipal population. The county’s goal is to have the participation of every city. Benefits of the IGA: The IGA allows the T-SPLOST program to operate for the full six-year period. The T-SPLOST program would remain in place for the full duration, providing greater certainty for the county and cities when planning projects, even if revenues reach projected levels earlier than expected due to strong economic activity. Every city receives a portion of collections to complete projects within their community. Next Steps Finalize the Intergovernmental Agreement with the BOC and City Councils Finalize the county project list and each city’s project list The county requests the city councils approve the IGA by July 15. The BOC plans to consider adopting the IGA and calling the referendum at the July 21 meeting. Election Day on November 3, 2026 HenryTSPLOST.com CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026 6:00 P.M. Mayor & City Council Mayor Jayden L. Willams At-Large Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander – Council District 5 Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt – Council District 1 Councilmember Antwan Cloud – Council District 2 Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. – Council District 3 Councilmember Yolanda Barber – Council District 4 Administration Shawn Edmondson – City Manager Frank Milazi – City Treasurer Cassandra Lester – Interim City Clerk Quinton Washington – City Attorney Megan McCullough – Associate Attorney Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:06 PM INVOCATION The invocation and The Pledge of Allegiance were led by Mayor Jayden L. Williams. ROLL CALL Roll was called and quorum was established. Councilmember Berry arrived at 6:15 pm. Councilmember Gantt arrived at 6:24 pm. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Motion to amend the agenda to add the approval of the renewals for Continued Participation In The Henry County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program For Fiscal Years 2027-2029; to add Council consideration to approve a Resolution Encouraging Congressional Action On The 21st Century Road To Housing Act; and to adopt the agenda with the changes, was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander and seconded by Councilmember Cloud. The motion passed 3–0. 1|Page ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Motion to approve the May 11, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes and the May 26, 2026 Work Session Minutes made by Councilmember Cloud and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Three people presented Public Comments: Valerie Lambert of 7920 Christian Court; Charlene Woodruff of 7914 Christian Court; and Kathy Walker of 200 Hunting Court. All spoke regarding their concerns about the Tranquil Trail residential development adjacent to the Spivey Cove and Spivey Ridge subdivisions in Clayton County. CEREMONIAL REVIEW Mayor Jayden Williams provided a recap of the proclamations issued for the month of June, which included: - Municipal Court Clerk Week: June 8–12, 2026 - World Blood Donor Day: Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Juneteenth: Friday, June 19, 2026 - Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Proclamation for the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation - Caribbean American Heritage Month - Homeowners Month - Pride Month Mayor Williams also welcomed Stockbridge Municipal Court Judge Wanda Dallas, who took her oath of office prior to the council meeting. OLD BUSINESS Amphitheater Hours of Operation: Council consideration of an ordinance establishing an inclement weather policy at the VyStar Amphitheater. Any such ordinance would be limited in scope to allow a concert to continue, if delayed due to inclement weather, until midnight. Such ordinance will require an amendment to the City Noise Ordinance (Code of Ordinances § 11.26, et seq.) Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Cloud. The motion passed 4-1-0. Councilmember Barber opposed Amphitheater Rental Policy: Council consideration to approve the 2026 Amphitheater Rental Policy. Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 5-0. Variance Case #VR-2026-01. (Council District 2) Consideration of a variance application for two setback variances on Parcel #S20-03003000 on Wilson Avenue to allow for the construction of a new single-family detached dwelling. Applicant: Jerry Robinson of BAC Construction. Zoned: SR. Property size: 0.613 +/- acres. 2|Page Variance Request #1--Reduce the front yard setback from the required 50 feet to 25 feet. Variance Request #2--Reduce the rear yard setback from the required 40 feet to 20 feet. Conditional motion to approve made by Councilmember Cloud; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 4-1-0. Councilmember Barber opposed. The conditional approval is based on the property owner’s approval of the future easement for installment of 5ft sidewalks during the neighborhood project currently under planning by Falcon Design. Appeal Case #AP-2026-01. (Council District 4) Consideration of an appeal of the completed Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL) for two parcels at the southwest corner of East Atlanta Road and Stagecoach Road, including Parcel #04701016001 with 2.64 acres and Parcel #028-02021005 with 10.88 acres. Applicant / Property Owner: Samir Patel. Agent: Newton Galloway, Attorney. The ZVL was completed on March 27, 2026, and the applicant filed the appeal on April 19, 2026. Motion to approve staff and legal recommendation of denial made by Councilmember Berry; Seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 3-02. Mayor Pro Tem Alexander and Councilmember Cloud abstained. NEW BUSINESS City Of Stockbridge Bus Stop Location Map: Henry County Transit Department is introducing public transit service along a fixed route from McDonough to Stockbridge with defined stops for passengers to load and unload and requires an executed Memorandum of Understanding. Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gantt; Seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed 5-0. Path Foundation Master Service Agreement with City of Stockbridge: Council consideration to approve the Master Services Agreement (MSA) for coordination between PATH and the City of Stockbridge. Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gantt; Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 5-0. New Project Manager Classification: Council consideration approving a new Project Manager classification within the City Manager’s Office. Motion to table for executive session due to personnel matters made by Councilmember Gantt; Seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed 50. Receipt of Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Awards: Council consideration to officially accept all grants awarded to the city in the 2026 fiscal year in order to be compliant with grant requirements. 3|Page Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 5-0. Council Consideration to Approve the Renewal for Continued Participation in the Henry County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gantt; Seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 5-0. Council Consideration to Approve a Resolution Encouraging Congressional Action on the 21st Century Road to Housing Act: Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Cloud. The motion passed 5-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act) Motion to adjourn to executive session for the purposes of litigation, personnel, real estate, and cybersecurity was made by Councilmember Gantt and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 5–0. The council returned from executive session at approximately 10:03 PM. Motion to end the executive session and return to regular session was made by Councilmember Cloud; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 5–0. Upon returning from executive session, a motion to approve the new Project Manager classification was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander and seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 4-1-0. Councilmember Barber opposed ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Cloud; Seconded by councilmember Gantt The motion passed 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: ______________________________ Cassandra Lester, Interim City Clerk ______________________________ Jayden L. Williams, Mayor 4|Page STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HENRY CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE ORDINANCE NO. ______________________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE (“CITY”) CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 3.10, ENTITLED " COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM"; TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR BLIGHTED PROPERTIES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION II, PARAGRAPH VII(D) OF THE GEORGIA CONSTITUTION AND O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12 ET SEQ.; TO PROVIDE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF BLIGHTED PROPERTY; TO IMPOSE AN INCREASED MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAX ON CERTAIN BLIGHTED PROPERTY; TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE, HEARINGS, APPEALS, REMEDIATION, REMOVAL OF DESIGNATION, REDUCED TAXATION FOLLOWING REDEVELOPMENT, COORDINATION WITH HENRY COUNTY TAX OFFICIALS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A BLIGHTED PROPERTY REGISTRY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia is charged with providing public services to residents located within the corporate limits of the City; and WHEREAS, Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12 et seq. authorize municipalities to establish community redevelopment tax incentive programs to encourage the remediation and redevelopment of blighted property; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that abandoned, neglected, unsafe, and blighted properties create substantial burdens on public safety, code enforcement, public infrastructure, neighborhood stability, and economic development; and WHEREAS, blighted properties discourage private investment, hinder economic development, impede neighborhood revitalization, reduce the City's tax base, and interfere with the orderly implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Code, Capital Improvements Program, Urban Redevelopment Plans, corridor studies, and other adopted planning and economic development initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council further find that the timely rehabilitation, redevelopment, stabilization, adaptive reuse, or removal of blighted properties serves a substantial public purpose by protecting property values, improving neighborhood character, encouraging private investment, expanding economic opportunity, eliminating unsafe conditions, and enhancing the overall quality of life within the City of Stockbridge; and Page 1 of 20 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council desire to establish objective standards and fair administrative procedures for identifying blighted property, protecting the due process rights of property owners, encouraging voluntary compliance, promoting responsible property maintenance, and facilitating the productive reuse and long-term revitalization of underutilized properties throughout the City of Stockbridge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 5.16.070. Having considered the proposed amendment to the City of Stockbridge Code of Ordinances, the Mayor and Council hereby amend the Code by creating a new Chapter 3.10, which shall read as the attached and incorporated Exhibit A. SECTION 2. CODIFICATION. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified as Chapter 3.10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stockbridge. SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLEMENTATION. The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to develop administrative procedures, coordinate public notice, and enforcement protocols, and to take all necessary steps to ensure consistent implementation and operation of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. CITY ATTORNEY’S AUTHORITY. Pursuant to the City's charter and with explicit consent of the City Council, the City Attorney is duly authorized to make requisite amendments to all contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and documents, as may be necessary, in order to secure conformity with the express intent of the City Council and to ensure adherence to all pertinent laws and ordinances of the City. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Page 2 of 20 SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. SO ORDAINED THIS ___________ DAY OF __________, 2026. ______________________ Jayden Williams, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________ Cassandra Lester, Interim City Clerk _______________________ Quinton G. Washington, City Attorney Page 3 of 20 EXHIBIT A FULL TEXT OF PROPOSED CHAPTER 3.10 CHAPTER 3.10: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM 3.10.010 Purpose and Authority. A. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12 et seq., the City's Charter, and all other applicable provisions of Georgia law. B. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive Program designed to encourage the rehabilitation, redevelopment, productive reuse, and long-term maintenance of blighted property located within the corporate limits of the City. C. The City recognizes that rehabilitation of blighted property decreases demands upon governmental services, improves neighborhood stability, encourages private investment, protects property values, and promotes economic development. D. This Chapter establishes administrative procedures for identifying qualifying blighted property, providing notice and an opportunity to cure, conducting hearings, imposing increased municipal ad valorem taxation where authorized by law, encouraging voluntary remediation, and providing reduced municipal taxation following successful redevelopment. E. This Chapter shall be administered in a manner consistent with the City of Stockbridge Unified Development Code, the City's Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Program, adopted Urban Redevelopment Plans, Tax Allocation Districts, corridor studies, small area plans, and all other applicable planning, redevelopment, and economic development policies adopted by the Mayor and Council. F. Nothing contained in this Chapter shall limit or impair any authority otherwise possessed by the City under its Charter, Georgia law, or other provisions of this Code to enforce nuisance, zoning, building, housing, fire, life-safety, or property maintenance regulations. 3.10.020 Legislative Findings. The Mayor and Council specifically find and declare that: A. Blighted properties create conditions that are detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare. B. Such properties increase demands upon police protection, fire protection, emergency response, code enforcement, sanitation, and other governmental services. C. Such properties discourage private investment, hinder economic development, impede neighborhood revitalization, reduce the City's tax base, and interfere with the orderly implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Code, Capital Improvements Program, Urban Redevelopment Plans, corridor studies, and other adopted planning and economic development initiatives. Page 4 of 20 D. The timely rehabilitation, redevelopment, stabilization, adaptive reuse, or removal of blighted properties serves a substantial public purpose by protecting property values, improving neighborhood character, encouraging private investment, expanding economic opportunity, eliminating unsafe conditions, and enhancing the overall quality of life within the City of Stockbridge. E. The public benefits resulting from rehabilitation and redevelopment substantially outweigh the temporary increased municipal tax burden imposed upon qualifying blighted properties. F. Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizes municipalities to establish community redevelopment tax incentive programs and to levy an increased municipal ad valorem tax upon qualifying blighted property in order to encourage rehabilitation and redevelopment. G. Voluntary remediation should be encouraged whenever reasonably possible. H. Property owners should be afforded meaningful notice, an opportunity to correct violations, administrative review, and judicial review before any increased municipal taxation becomes effective. I. The procedures established by this Chapter are intended to be objective, transparent, uniformly administered, and consistent with constitutional principles of due process. J. This Chapter is enacted for the public purpose of eliminating blight, promoting redevelopment, encouraging investment, reducing governmental expenditures, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City. 3.10.030 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed below. A. Blighted Property means developed or urbanized real property meeting the definition established by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12 et seq., and satisfying the eligibility requirements established by this Chapter. Property shall not be deemed blighted solely because of aesthetic conditions. Examples of blighted property include, but is not limited to the following: 1. An uninhabitable, unsafe, vacant, deteriorated, or abandoned building or structure; 2. Inadequate provisions for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, utilities, fire safety, or safe occupancy; 3. An imminent harm to life, safety, or other property caused by fire, flood, tornado, storm, structural failure, natural disaster, environmental hazard, or other dangerous condition, provided that the City or other appropriate public agency has given written notice to the property owner regarding the specific harm caused by the property and the owner has failed to take reasonable measures to remedy such harm; 4. A site identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, or other regulatory agency as a contaminated site or as requiring environmental remediation; Page 5 of 20 5. Repeated illegal or criminal activity occurring on the property of which the property owner knew or reasonably should have known; 6. Maintenance of the property below applicable state, county, or municipal codes for at least three (3) months after written notice of the violation has been provided to the owner; 7. Conditions conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infestation, fire hazard, crime, nuisance activity, or danger to persons or property in the immediate vicinity; 8. Property that is subject to frequent property maintenance, building, fire, zoning, environmental, sanitation, stormwater, or other code citations; or 9. Vacant property last occupied by a commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or mixed-use activity where no visible lawful commercial, industrial, occupancy, redevelopment, construction, or maintenance activity has occurred for more than three (3) consecutive months. 10. Blighted property may also include property constituting an unsafe structure, dangerous building, nuisance property, dilapidated structure, or structure unfit for occupancy as defined elsewhere in the City Code. B. Building Inspector means the City's Chief Building Official, Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Marshal, or any qualified inspector designated by the Public Officer. C. City means the City of Stockbridge, Georgia. D. Code Enforcement Division means the department responsible for enforcement of the City's nuisance, property maintenance, zoning, housing, and related ordinances. E. Community Redevelopment means any lawful activity undertaken to rehabilitate, repair, renovate, stabilize, restore, demolish, reconstruct, redevelop, improve, or otherwise return property to productive use consistent with applicable law. F. Final Determination means the written determination issued by the Public Officer following expiration of the applicable cure period or completion of all administrative proceedings. G. Owner means the individual or legal entity reflected upon the most recent Henry County tax digest or otherwise determined to hold legal title to the property. H. Person means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, estate, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity responsible for payment of municipal ad valorem taxes. I. Preliminary Determination means the initial written determination issued by the Public Officer identifying property believed to qualify for designation as Blighted Property. J. Public Officer means the Community Development Director, or their designee, or such officer or employee designated by the City Manager to administer this Chapter. K. Remediation Agreement means a written agreement entered into between the City and a property owner establishing a schedule and requirements for correction of blighted conditions. Page 6 of 20 3.10.040 Construction and Intent. A. This Chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the public purposes authorized by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12 et seq. B. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted to diminish any constitutional or statutory rights afforded to property owners. C. This Chapter establishes minimum administrative procedures and shall not preclude the City from pursuing any additional remedies authorized by law. D. The increased municipal ad valorem taxation authorized by this Chapter is intended to function as a component of a Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive Program and shall not be construed as a criminal penalty, civil fine, special assessment, or code enforcement citation. E. In the event of any conflict between this Chapter and state law, state law shall control. F. This Chapter shall supplement and not replace the Unified Development Code, Property Maintenance Code, Building Code, Fire Code, Business Regulations, Stormwater Regulations, nuisance ordinances, unsafe structure regulations, environmental regulations, or any other applicable ordinance of the City of Stockbridge. G. Compliance with this Chapter shall not relieve any person from complying with any other applicable federal, state, or local law. H. Where provisions of this Chapter conflict with another ordinance of the City, the more restrictive provision shall apply unless otherwise prohibited by law. 3.10.050 Administration. A. Public Officer. The Community Development Director, or their designee, or such officer or employee designated by the City Manager shall serve as the Public Officer responsible for administration and enforcement of this Chapter. B. Delegation. The Public Officer may delegate inspection, investigation, and administrative functions to qualified City personnel but shall retain responsibility for issuance of all Preliminary Determinations and Final Determinations. C. Interdepartmental Cooperation. The Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division, Fire Department, Police Department, Finance Department, and all other City departments shall cooperate with the Public Officer in administration of this Chapter. D. Administrative Rules. The Public Officer may develop administrative forms, inspection procedures, remediation agreement templates, internal operating procedures, and other documents necessary to administer this Chapter, provided such rules are consistent with this Chapter and applicable law. E. Administrative Record. The Public Officer shall maintain an administrative record for each property considered under this Chapter, including inspection reports, photographs, Page 7 of 20 notices, correspondence, code enforcement history, remediation agreements, hearing records, and final determinations. F. Coordination with Henry County. The City Manager is authorized to coordinate with the Henry County Tax Commissioner, Henry County Tax Assessor, and other appropriate county officials regarding implementation of this Chapter and may execute administrative memoranda of understanding or similar agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as necessary to facilitate administration of the Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive Program. 3.10.060 Qualification of Blighted Property. A. No property shall be eligible for designation as Blighted Property unless the Public Officer determines that: 1. The property satisfies the definition of "Blighted Property" established by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12 et seq.; 2. The property has remained in violation of applicable federal, state, or local law for a period of not less than twelve (12) consecutive months following written notice of such violation; 3. The owner has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to correct the identified conditions; 4. The conditions continue to exist at the time of inspection; and 5. The property is not exempt from designation pursuant to this Chapter. B. In addition to subsection (A), the property shall satisfy at least one (1) of the following: 1. Three (3) or more unresolved code enforcement violations issued during the preceding twenty-four (24) months; 2. A final determination that a structure is unsafe pursuant to applicable City ordinance; 3. Repeated nuisance abatement actions by the City; 4. Abandonment or vacancy for a period exceeding twelve (12) consecutive months; 5. Identification by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, or other regulatory agency as a contaminated site or as requiring environmental remediation; 6. Inadequate provisions for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, utilities, fire safety, or safe occupancy; 7. Conditions conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infestation, fire hazard, crime, nuisance activity, or danger to persons or property in the immediate vicinity; 8. Repeated criminal activity occurring upon the property of which the owner knew or reasonably should have known; 9. Subject to frequent property maintenance, building, fire, zoning, environmental, sanitation, stormwater, or other code citations; Page 8 of 20 10. Vacant property last occupied by a commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or mixed-use activity where no visible lawful commercial, industrial, occupancy, redevelopment, construction, or maintenance activity has occurred for more than three (3) consecutive months; 11. Any other objective evidence demonstrating that the property has become a continuing burden upon municipal resources. C. Property shall not be designated solely because: 1. The structure is aged; 2. Cosmetic deficiencies exist; 3. Landscaping is inadequate; 4. Market conditions have reduced property values; or 5. The property is vacant but otherwise maintained in compliance with applicable law. D. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit simultaneous enforcement of nuisance, zoning, building, housing, fire, life-safety, property maintenance, or other applicable regulations. 3.10.070 Exempt Property. The following property shall not be eligible for designation under this Chapter: A. Property receiving a valid homestead exemption and occupied as the owner's primary residence. B. Property actively undergoing construction pursuant to a valid building permit and demonstrating substantial progress. C. Property subject to an approved remediation agreement and remaining in compliance therewith. D. Property owned by the United States, the State of Georgia, Henry County, the City, or any governmental entity to the extent prohibited by law. E. Property temporarily damaged by fire, storm, flood, or other casualty, provided the owner is actively pursuing repairs in good faith. F. Property subject to an active bankruptcy stay to the extent prohibited by federal law. G. Notwithstanding the foregoing, real property upon which there is situated a dwelling occupied as the primary residence of one (1) or more persons shall not be eligible for designation as blighted property under this chapter and shall not be subject to the increased municipal ad valorem tax authorized herein. 3.10.080 Initiation of Proceedings. Proceedings under this Chapter may be initiated by: A. the Public Officer; B. the Community Development Department; C. the Code Enforcement Division; D. the Fire Marshal; E. the Police Department; F. Resolution of the Mayor and Council; Page 9 of 20 G. a community redevelopment study, neighborhood survey, corridor study, housing conditions survey, planning study, or other assessment conducted or adopted by the City; H. a proactive inspection initiated by the Public Officer based upon existing surveys, redevelopment studies, code enforcement records, housing condition assessments, or other official records prepared within the preceding five (5) years; I. a petition signed by at least five (5) residents of the City, not of the same household, identifying the property and alleged blighting conditions. A petition submitted by residents shall not require the Public Officer to designate property as blighted but shall require the Public Officer to conduct an investigation within a reasonable time. 3.10.090 Investigation and Inspection. A. Upon initiation of proceedings, the Public Officer shall cause the property to be inspected. B. Inspections may include review of: 1. prior code enforcement history; 2. police incident reports; 3. fire reports; 4. building permit history; 5. tax records; 6. ownership history; 7. utility service history where lawfully available; 8. photographs; 9. aerial imagery; 10. videos, inspection notes, reports, or other supporting documentation where reasonably available; 11. any other reliable evidence. C. The Public Officer may request assistance from any City department. D. When appropriate, inspections shall be conducted by certified personnel possessing qualifications relevant to the conditions under investigation. E. Entry upon private property shall occur only as authorized by law. F. Fire Safety Review. Where the Public Officer determines that a property presents a potential fire or life-safety hazard, the Fire Marshal or the Fire Marshal's designee shall review the property and may inspect the premises. The Fire Marshal's findings shall become part of the official Inspection Report and may be considered during any administrative or judicial proceeding conducted pursuant to this Chapter. The Fire Marshal may provide written findings regarding: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Fire hazards; Hazardous materials; Structural conditions affecting life safety; Violations of the Fire Code; Unsafe occupancy conditions; and Recommended corrective actions. Page 10 of 20 G. Code Enforcement Review. The Public Officer may request a review by the Code Enforcement Division to determine whether the property has a documented history of repeated violations of the Property Maintenance Code, Unified Development Code, nuisance regulations, unsafe structure provisions, or any other applicable City ordinance. The Code Enforcement Division shall provide records of previous violations, notices, citations, administrative actions, or abatement efforts that may assist in determining whether the property is maintained in a blighted condition. H. Business Compliance Review. When the property contains or is associated with a commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or mixed-use business, the Public Officer may request a review by the Business Compliance Officer. The Business Compliance Officer may evaluate: 1. Business license compliance; 2. Occupancy status; 3. Operational compliance; 4. Vacant commercial or industrial buildings; 5. Prior business-related enforcement actions; and 6. Other matters relevant to determining whether the property is maintained in a blighted condition. 3.10.100 Inspection Report. A. Following inspection, the Public Officer shall prepare or cause to be prepared a written Inspection Report containing, at minimum: 1. parcel identification number; 2. property address; 3. ownership information; 4. existing zoning classification and current land use; 5. inspection dates; 6. photographs, videos, inspection notes, reports, or other supporting documentation where reasonably available; 7. applicable violations of the City Code, Unified Development Code, Property Maintenance Code, Building Code, Fire Code, Business Regulations, or other applicable federal, state, or local laws; 8. description of observed conditions; 9. history of prior enforcement actions; 10. determination whether constitutional and statutory blight criteria are satisfied; 11. recommendation concerning designation; 12. recommendations for corrective action; and 13. any additional information the Public Officer determines necessary. B. The Inspection Report shall become part of the administrative record. 3.10.110 Blighted Property Review Committee. A. There is hereby established a Blighted Property Review Committee. B. The Committee shall consist of: Page 11 of 20 1. Community Development Director (Chair); 2. Chief Building Official; 3. Code Enforcement Manager; 4. Fire Marshal; 5. Finance Director or designee; 6. The City Manager may appoint alternate members when necessary. C. The Committee shall review the Inspection Report and all supporting documentation. D. The Committee may request additional inspections or information. E. Within thirty (30) days following receipt of the Inspection Report, the Committee shall issue a written recommendation to: 1. proceed with designation; 2. defer pending additional investigation; 3. recommend voluntary remediation; or 4. close the matter. F. The Committee’s written determination shall identify the applicable provisions of this Chapter and other relevant City ordinances and specify the required corrective actions. G. The Committee's recommendation shall become part of the administrative record. H. The recommendation shall be advisory only and shall not constitute final agency action. 3.10.120 Preliminary Determination. A. Following receipt of the Committee's recommendation, the Public Officer shall determine whether sufficient evidence exists to support a Preliminary Determination. If the Public Officer issues a Preliminary Determination, the determination shall include: 1. findings of fact; 2. applicable code violations; 3. statutory basis for designation; 4. photographs or supporting documentation; 5. proposed corrective actions; 6. notice of the owner's rights under this Chapter; 7. a statement advising the owner of the right to request a hearing before the Municipal Court within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of notice; 8. notice that failure to timely request a hearing shall constitute a waiver of the owner's right to contest the designation administratively. B. The Preliminary Determination shall not constitute a final designation. 3.10.130 Notice of Preliminary Determination. A. Within ten (10) business days after issuance of a Preliminary Determination, the Public Officer shall provide written notice to the owner. 1. However, where through the existence of reasonable diligence it becomes known to the public officer that real property has been sold or conveyed since publication Page 12 of 20 of the most recent tax digest, written notice shall be given to the person(s) known or reasonably believed to then own the property or be chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes thereon, at the best address available. Service in the manner set forth at O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12 shall constitute sufficient notice to the subject property owner or person chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes for purpose of this section, except that posting of the notice on the property will not be required. B. Notice shall be served by: 1. certified mail; 2. statutory overnight delivery; or 3. personal service as contemplated by O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4. C. Notice shall include: 1. a copy of the Preliminary Determination; 2. the Inspection Report; 3. photographs relied upon; 4. applicable code violations; 5. available administrative remedies; 6. procedures for voluntary remediation; 7. identification of outstanding municipal taxes, liens, demolition costs, code enforcement liens, court costs, administrative fees, and other municipal obligations; 8. right to inspect and copy the administrative record; 9. right to request an informal meeting with the Public Officer; and 10. right to appeal any Final Determination. D. The owner shall have forty-five (45) days from receipt of the notice to: 1. correct the violations; 2. submit a remediation plan; or 3. request an informal conference with the Public Officer. 3.10.140 Voluntary Remediation Agreement. A. Purpose. The purpose of a Voluntary Remediation Agreement is to encourage the prompt rehabilitation and productive reuse of property through cooperative compliance without the necessity of imposing the increased municipal ad valorem tax authorized by this Chapter. B. Submission. At any time prior to issuance of a Final Determination, the Owner may submit a written request to enter into a Voluntary Remediation Agreement. C. Contents. The proposed agreement shall include, at a minimum: 1. Description of existing conditions; 2. A detailed description of all corrective work to be completed; 3. A detailed scope of work and schedule for completion of each phase of work; 4. Estimated completion dates; 5. Proof of the Owner's legal authority to perform the work; Page 13 of 20 6. Copies of any required permits or applications, if available; 7. Evidence demonstrating the financial ability to complete the proposed remediation; 8. Identification of and payment due date for all outstanding municipal taxes, liens, demolition costs, code enforcement liens, court costs, administrative fees, and other municipal obligations be satisfied before eligibility for redevelopment incentives; 9. Such additional information as the Public Officer reasonably determines necessary. D. Approval. The Public Officer may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a proposed Voluntary Remediation Agreement after considering the recommendation of the Blighted Property Review Committee. E. Effect of Agreement. Upon approval, all proceedings under this Chapter shall be stayed for the duration of the agreement, provided the Owner remains in substantial compliance. F. Inspections. The Public Officer may conduct periodic inspections to verify compliance. G. Extensions. The Public Officer may grant one or more extensions for good cause shown, provided the Owner demonstrates substantial progress toward completion. H. Default. The Owner shall be deemed in default upon: 1. Failure to substantially perform the agreement; 2. Failure to obtain required permits; 3. Failure to maintain the property in a safe condition; 4. Failure to remit payment of outstanding municipal taxes, liens, demolition costs, code enforcement liens, court costs, administrative fees, and other municipal obligations be satisfied before eligibility for redevelopment incentives; 5. Submission of materially false information; or 6. Failure to permit reasonable inspections authorized by law. I. Effect of Default. Upon written notice of default, the stay shall automatically terminate and proceedings under this Chapter may resume from the point at which they were suspended. 3.10.150 Final Determination. A. Following expiration of the cure period established in Section 3.10.130, or upon default of a Voluntary Remediation Agreement, the Public Officer shall determine whether the property should be designated as Blighted Property. B. A Final Determination shall include: 1. Findings of fact; 2. Conclusions supporting designation under this Chapter; 3. Identification of the statutory authority; 4. Identification of required corrective actions completed or remaining; 5. Identification of all outstanding municipal taxes, liens, demolition costs, code enforcement liens, court costs, administrative fees, and other municipal obligations be satisfied before eligibility for redevelopment incentives; 6. The effective date of designation; Page 14 of 20 7. Notice that failure to timely request a hearing shall constitute a waiver of the owner's right to contest the designation administratively. 8. Notice of appeal rights. C. The Final Determination shall be served upon the Owner in the same manner as the Preliminary Determination. D. A copy of the Final Determination shall become part of the permanent administrative record. 3.10.160 Appeal to Municipal Court. A. Any Owner aggrieved by a Final Determination may appeal by filing a written Notice of Appeal with the Public Officer within thirty (30) calendar days following service of the Final Determination. B. Upon receipt of a timely Notice of Appeal, the Public Officer shall transmit the administrative record to the Municipal Court. C. The Municipal Court shall schedule the appeal for hearing not later than forty-five (45) days following receipt of the administrative record unless continued for good cause. D. Written notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing shall be provided to all parties not less than ten (10) business days before the hearing. E. Notice of the hearing shall also be published in the City's designated legal organ not fewer than five (5) days before the scheduled hearing. F. The hearing shall be conducted de novo. G. The Public Officer shall bear the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the property qualifies for designation under this Chapter and applicable Georgia law. H. The Owner shall have the right to: 1. Appear personally or through legal counsel; 2. Present witnesses; 3. Present documentary evidence; 4. Cross-examine witnesses; 5. Present rebuttal evidence. I. The Georgia Rules of Evidence shall apply except as otherwise permitted by law for administrative proceedings. J. The Municipal Court shall issue written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the hearing. 1. The Municipal Court may: 2. Affirm the Final Determination; 3. Reverse the Final Determination; 4. Modify the Final Determination; 5. Remand the matter to the Public Officer for additional proceedings. K. The decision of the Municipal Court shall constitute the City's final administrative action. Page 15 of 20 L. If the designation is affirmed, the Public Officer shall transmit a certified copy of the Court's decision to the Henry County Tax Commissioner for implementation of the increased municipal ad valorem tax in accordance with this Chapter. 3.10.170 Judicial Review. Any person aggrieved by the final administrative decision of the Municipal Court may seek judicial review in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. 3.10.180 Stay Pending Appeal. No increased municipal ad valorem tax authorized by this Chapter shall become due or payable during the pendency of any timely administrative or judicial appeal. If the designation is ultimately affirmed after exhaustion of all appeals, the increased municipal ad valorem tax shall become due in accordance with applicable law. 3.10.190 Community Redevelopment Tax Assessment. A. Property receiving a final designation as Blighted Property shall be subject to an increased municipal ad valorem tax calculated by applying a factor of twenty-five (25) to the City's annual operating millage rate. B. The increased tax authorized by this Chapter applies solely to the City's municipal operating millage and shall not affect county, school district, state, or other taxing authority millage rates. C. The increased tax shall become effective on January 1 of the calendar year following the date the designation becomes final, unless otherwise provided by Georgia law. D. If the designation is removed before January 1 of the applicable tax year, no increased municipal tax shall be imposed. E. Revenues generated pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited into the City's General Fund and may be appropriated for code enforcement, demolition of unsafe structures, redevelopment initiatives, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing initiatives, public safety, and other lawful municipal purposes. 3.10.200 Removal of Designation. A. The Owner may petition the Public Officer at any time for removal of a Blighted Property designation upon demonstrating compliance with one (1) or more of the following: 1. Completion of a Remedial Action Plan or Redevelopment Plan approved by the Public Officer that addresses all conditions of blight identified by the City and provides for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City's Unified Development Code, Property Maintenance Code, Building Code, Fire Code, Business Regulations, and all other applicable ordinances; or 2. Completion of all work required by a final order of a court of competent jurisdiction, including proceedings brought pursuant to the City's nuisance, unsafe structures, or property maintenance ordinances. Page 16 of 20 B. Upon receipt of the petition, the Public Officer shall cause the property to be reinspected, pursuant to the procedures established in 3.10.090. C. If the Public Officer determines that all qualifying blighted conditions have been corrected and the property complies with applicable law, the Public Officer shall issue a written Removal of Designation. D. The Removal of Designation shall include a written Verification Report shall certify that: 1. All required corrective work has been completed in a good and workmanlike manner; 2. The property complies with all applicable codes and ordinances; 3. All unsafe conditions, nuisance conditions, and blight conditions have been eliminated; 4. Any redevelopment or remedial action has been completed substantially in accordance with the approved plan; 5. Any outstanding municipal taxes, liens, demolition costs, code enforcement liens, court costs, administrative fees, and other municipal obligations have been satisfied; and 6. Any required permits have received final approval; 7. Any required Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion has been issued, where applicable. E. Copies of the Removal of Designation shall be provided to: 1. Property owner of record; 2. Any person responsible for payment of ad valorem taxes; 3. The Henry County Tax Commissioner and Henry County Tax Assessor; and 4. Any other governmental agency deemed appropriate by the Public Officer. F. Removal shall become effective immediately upon issuance and the property shall become eligible for the reduced municipal ad valorem tax incentive established. G. The Public Officer shall notify the Henry County Tax Commissioner and Henry County Tax Assessor of the Removal of Designation within thirty (30) calendar days of the Removal of Designation. 3.10.210 Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive. A. Property for which a Blighted Property designation has been removed pursuant to Section 3.10.200 shall be eligible for a reduced City municipal operating millage equal to fifty percent (50%) of the City's operating millage. B. The reduced municipal operating millage shall remain in effect for two (2) consecutive tax years beginning January 1 following removal of the designation. C. To qualify, the Owner shall submit a notarized application with documentation demonstrating: 1. All conditions resulting in the property's designation as blighted have been fully corrected; Page 17 of 20 2. All required inspections have been successfully completed; 3. All applicable building permits, certificates of occupancy, and other development approvals have been obtained, where required; 4. The property complies with all applicable provisions of the City of Stockbridge Unified Development Code, Property Maintenance Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; 5. Any approved redevelopment plan or remedial action plan has been fully completed; 6. Receipts, invoices, contracts, cancelled checks, or other documentation establishing the actual cost of remediation or redevelopment; 7. Copies of all applicable permits, inspection approvals, and certificates of completion or occupancy, where applicable 8. All outstanding City ad valorem taxes, fees, assessments, fines, liens, and other municipal obligations related to the property have been satisfied or otherwise resolved in accordance with applicable law; and 9. Any additional information reasonably required by the Public Officer to verify eligibility. B. Upon receipt of a completed application, the Public Officer shall review the documentation and may conduct such additional inspections as deemed necessary to verify compliance with this Chapter. 1. If the Public Officer determines that the applicant has satisfied all requirements, the Public Officer shall issue a written determination approving the reduced municipal ad valorem tax rate and specifying the number of tax years for which the reduction shall apply. 2. If the Public Officer determines that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements of this Chapter, the application shall be denied in writing, stating the reasons for denial. C. If, during the period in which a reduced municipal ad valorem tax rate is in effect, the property is subsequently determined to have again become maintained in a blighted condition, or if the owner is found to have submitted materially false or misleading information in support of the application, the Public Officer may revoke the tax reduction following notice and an opportunity to be heard. Upon revocation, the property shall again be subject to the municipal ad valorem tax rate otherwise applicable under this Chapter. D. Upon approval or revocation of a reduced municipal ad valorem tax rate, the Public Officer shall provide written notice to the Henry County Tax Commissioner identifying the property by parcel number, street address, owner of record, and the applicable tax years for which the reduced municipal ad valorem tax rate shall apply. 3.10.220Blighted Property Registry. A. Establishment of Registry. The Community Development Department shall establish and maintain a Blighted Property Registry identifying all real property that has been officially designated as maintained in a blighted condition pursuant to this Chapter. B. Registration Required. Upon final designation as a blighted property, the owner of record shall register the property with the Community Development Department on forms prescribed by the Public Officer. Registration shall remain in effect until the Public Officer Page 18 of 20 issues a written determination removing the property's blight designation pursuant to Section 3.10.200 of this Chapter. C. Annual Regulatory Fee. To offset the City's costs associated with inspections, monitoring, code enforcement, hearings, recordkeeping, administration, and implementation of the Blighted Property Tax Incentive Program, each property listed on the Blighted Property Registry shall be assessed an annual regulatory fee of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00). i. The annual regulatory fee shall be due on January 31 of each calendar year, or within thirty (30) days following designation if the property is added to the Registry after January 1. ii. The annual regulatory fee shall remain payable until the property is removed from the Blighted Property Registry. D. Failure to Register or Pay Fee. Failure to register a designated property or to timely pay the annual regulatory fee shall constitute a violation of this Chapter and may result in enforcement action authorized by this Chapter or other applicable provisions of the City Code. E. Removal from Registry. Upon issuance of a written determination by the Public Officer removing the property's blight designation pursuant to Section 3.10.200 of this Chapter, the property shall be removed from the Blighted Property Registry, and no additional annual regulatory fee shall accrue after the effective date of removal. 3.10.230 Coordination with Henry County. A. Following any Final Determination or Removal of Designation, the Public Officer shall certify the action to the Henry County Tax Commissioner and Henry County Tax Assessor. B. The certification shall include: 1. Parcel identification number; 2. Property address; 3. Owner of record; 4. Effective date; 5. Applicable municipal ad valorem tax rate to be applied pursuant to this Chapter; and 6. Applicable tax year; and 7. Any additional information reasonably required by the Henry County Tax Commissioner to ensure proper administration of the City's municipal ad valorem tax program. B. The written notice provided pursuant to this section shall serve as the official authorization for the Henry County Tax Commissioner to implement the applicable municipal ad valorem tax rate in accordance with this Chapter and the Constitution of the State of Georgia. C. The City Manager may enter into administrative memoranda of understanding with Henry County necessary to facilitate implementation of this Chapter, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Page 19 of 20 D. The Community Development Department shall maintain a permanent record of all notices transmitted pursuant to this section and shall retain copies of all correspondence, determinations, inspection reports, and related documentation in accordance with the City's records retention policies and applicable state law. 3.10.230 Annual Report. A. No later than March 31 of each calendar year, the Public Officer shall submit to the Mayor and Council an annual report summarizing administration of this Chapter during the preceding calendar year. B. The report shall include, at a minimum: 1. Number of properties investigated; 2. Number of Preliminary Determinations; 3. Number of Final Determinations; 4. Number of Voluntary Remediation Agreements executed; 5. Number of successful redevelopments; 6. Amount of additional municipal tax generated; 7. Number of pending appeals; 8. Annual accounting of revenues collected and expenditures made for redevelopment purposes; 9. Recommendations for improving administration of this Chapter. 3.10.240 Administrative Rules. The Public Officer may adopt written administrative policies, procedures, forms, and guidance documents necessary to administer this Chapter, provided such policies are consistent with this Chapter, the City Charter, and applicable law. Page 20 of 20 07/13/26 ✔ Megan McCulloch Legal SECOND READ of an ordiance establishing the City of Stockbridge Community Redevelopment Tax Inentive program for Blighted Properties pursuant to Article IX, SEction II, Paragraph VII(d) of the Georgia Constitution and O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12, et. seq. See second page of agenda sheet due to space constrictions. ✔ cannot be determined in advance Georgia law authorizes municipalities to establish a Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive Program to encourage the rehabilitation and redevelopment of qualifying blighted properties. The proposed ordinance establishes objective criteria and due process procedures for identifying qualifying properties, provides notice and appeal rights to affected property owners, and authorizes the imposition of an increased City ad valorem tax on properties that remain in a blighted condition. The ordinance also establishes procedures for removal of the designation upon remediation and provides a temporary reduced tax rate following successful redevelopment. Administration of the program would be coordinated with the Henry County Tax Commissioner and Tax Assessor. Approval. 07/13/2026 ✔ ✔ Ryan Anderson Community Development Consideration of a Request approval of an amendment to the Scope of Services under Contract No. RFP 2024-0001 with Whitley Engineering, Inc. to include review of Home Land Development Permit (HLDP) applications and associated engineering documents. The amendment authorizes payment of $100 from each HLDP review fee to Whitley Engineering for technical review services, with total annual compensation for HLDP reviews not to exceed $25,000 paid from GL100-72000-521203 The City entered into Contract No. RFP 2024-0001 with Whitley Engineering, Inc. in July 2024 to provide professional civil engineering services, plan reviews, consultation, and related engineering support for the Community Development Department. The contract has been successfully renewed, and the proposed amendment expands the existing scope of services to support implementation of the City's HLDP review process while providing qualified engineering review of permit applications ✔ 25000 ✔ Consideration of a Request approval of an amendment to the Scope of Services under Contract No. RFP 2024-0001 with Whitley Engineering, Inc. to include review of Home Land Development Permit (HLDP) applications and associated engineering documents. The amendment authorizes payment of $100 from each HLDP review fee to Whitley Engineering for technical review services, with total annual compensation for HLDP reviews not to exceed $25,000 paid from GL100-72000-521203 Approval COUNCIL MEETING ACTION MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 6:00 P.M. Mayor & City Council Mayor Anthony S. Ford Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt Dist. 1 Councilmember Alphonso Thomas Dist. 2 Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. Dist. 3 Councilmember Yolanda Barber Dist. 4 Councilmember Elton Alexander Dist. 5 Administration Shawn Edmondson, City Manager Frank Milazi, City Treasurer/CFO Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Quinton Washington, City Attorney Megan McCulloch, Associate Attorney Mission: Is to provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events. Call to Order – Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. Invocation – Mr. Charles Marshall Pledge of Allegiance – Recited by all in attendance. Roll Call – All members were present except Councilmember Thomas. AMENDMENT OF THE AGENDA Motion to amend the Agenda to remove Item #7; Defer Item#10, 11 and 12 to the February 9, 2026 Council meeting; Add Item #24-Health Insurance Renewal; Add Item #25-Wayfinding Contract Renewal; and add a Soccer Field Resolution in place of Item #7 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. CEREMONIAL REVIEW Mayor Ford reviewed the proclamations for Psi Alpha Omega’s 20th Year Anniversary. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Charles Marshall spoke in support of the soccer fields to be developed in the new Eagles Landing park. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. Approval of the November 10, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes Approval of the November 18, 2025 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Approval of the November 24, 2025 Hometown Connection Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 1|Page PRESENTATION 2. Tree Give Away Event - Grant ReLeaf Presented by: Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward Representative Lewis-Ward referenced Arbor Day on February 20, 2026, and referenced the site Arbor Day Event Brite.com where you can check to see if you are eligible for a free tree; and introduced Sustainability Scientist, Ms. Charlotte King, Ms. King gave an overview of the value of trees and noted that this initiative is important to Stockbridge noting the city is growing, and that growth brings increased stormwater runoff, infrastructure costs, energy costs, and public health impacts. Ms. King noted Urban trees are one of the highest returns, lowest-cost climate, and public health investments a city can make. CONSENT AGENDA 3. A. 2026 Event Calendars 2026 City Events 2026 Main Street Events 2026 Mayor/Council Initiatives B. Renewal of Board/Committee Appointments Main Street Advisory Board: Willie Hopkins, Anika Potts, Crystal Park, Camille Mason, and Vanessa Gibson Term Ends: December 31, 2027 Downtown Development Authority: Kenya Cook, Jerry Mays, and Toseika Thomas Term Ends: December 31, 2029 Youth Council Advisory Council: Dr. Alfreda Gourdine, Denita Minnis, Candis Jones, and Sharika Zellars Term Ends: December 31, 2029 Ethics Board: Mary Scott and Angela Jenkins Term Ends: December 31, 2029 Citizens Police Advisory Council District 1 - Carmen Reese District 2 - Thomas Smith District 3 - William Daniels District 4 - Paige Jones III District 5 - Raymond Martin At-Large (Mayor) - Pastor Lavell Sanders Bishop LaRay Tillman – Faith Based Community Representative Reggie Sylvain – Business Community Representative Neat Robinson, Zone 1 Nathan Banks, Zone 2 Judy Neal, Zone 4 Term Expires December 31, 2027 2|Page Councilmember Alexander requested Item A of the Consent Agenda be moved to New Business Item #27 on the Agenda. Motion to approve Item B of the Consent Agenda and to provide information for the city to share on its social media platforms was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. (Mayor Pro Tem Gantt was not present on the dais for the vote). OLD BUSINESS 4. Council Consideration to approve Revised Copy of the SSD (Special Services District) Map. Presented by: Shawn Edmondson Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Berry. (Councilmember Barber Abstained, citing she had not been included in discussions). The motion failed. Item Revisited - Councilmember Alexander motioned to approve the Revised Copy of the SSD (Special Services District) Map; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed). 5. SECOND READING - Council Consideration to approve FY2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $8,852,935.00. Presented by: Frank Milazi Motion to approve the FY2025 Budget Amendment in the amount of $8,842,935.00 was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed citing the Council approved Amphitheater Operations during an Executive Session and noted those discussions should occur in a public meeting). Councilmember Alexander stated there is no voting in Executive Session, which is convened for privileged information, and that every municipality must have a balanced budget; and stated that without a public vote, the city would be in violation. 6. SECOND READING - Council Consideration to approve an ordinance to amend Title 3 of the Stockbridge Code of Ordinances regarding "Finance"; to amend Chapter 3.20 thereof entitled "Credit Card Payments"; to provide for Convenience Fees for certain transactions citywide effective January 1, 2026. Presented by: Frank Milazi Attorney McCulloch noted the item should be approved as a Resolution to reinstate credit card fees instead of an Ordinance. Motion to approve a Resolution to reinstate credit card fees was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. Councilmember Berry noted the fees would only pertain to credit card transactions, and not the other forms of payment. 3|Page EXECUTIVE SESSION Attorney McCulloch noted Legal requested the Executive Session at this point on the Agenda relating to the Agenda Item #7 which has since been removed from the Agenda. By consensus, the Council agreed to convene Executive Session after Item #27. PUBLIC HEARING 7. APPEAL CASE #AP-2025-02. (Council District 4). Council Consideration of an appeal of the denial of an application for an alcohol license by Reynell Hay, per City of Stockbridge letter dated September 5, 2025. The applicant proposed locating a package store at 110 Rock Quarry Road (Parcel #S33-01011002). Applicant: Reynell Hay. Agent: Law Firm of Smith, Welch, Webb & White. This item was removed from the Agenda. Council Consideration to approve a Resolution of Support and partner with the Southern Crescent Soccer Foundation for Soccer Fields at the new Eagles Landing Park with $200,000 provided by the Southern Crescent Soccer Foundation. Presented by Shawn Edmondson, City Manager and Eric Morrison, President of the Southern Crescent Soccer Foundation. Motion to authorize a commitment to support the soccer fields, and approve funding up to $400,000 when construction begins, utilizing SPLOST VI funds toward the project, and to present a Plan, Schedule, and Timeline to implement the approved upgrades to Clark Park, Gardner Park and Memorial Park was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed 3-0. (Mayor Pro Tem Gantt was not present on the dais). 8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT CASE #SP-2025-04. (Council District 4.) Council Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a portion of the property at 4498 North Henry Boulevard to allow the development and operation of a quick-serve restaurant with drive-through windows and / or lanes. Property Owner: City of Stockbridge. Applicant: Royal TH, LLC. Agent: Battle Law, PC. Proposed Business: Tim Wharton’s, a coffee restaurant. Zoning District: C-2 (General Commercial). The property is located in Land Lot 61 of District 12 within the Stockbridge City Limits, and it contains 1.32 +/- acres. The applicant intends to develop only a 0.8-acre portion of the property. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director Mr. Anderson gave an overview of the request and presented Staff Recommended Conditions. Additional Conditions were made to include a minimum of 75% brick, decorative lighting and 8 – 10ft. sidewalks where feasible. Attorney Mahoney presented on behalf ot he Applicant who stated that because the site plan may need to be configured, he would need to confer with the Applicant regarding the Conditions presented. Public Hearing Opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing Closed. 4|Page Motion to approve Special Use Permit Case #SP-2025-04 with Staff Recommended Conditions; Additional Conditions were made to include a minimum of 75% brick, decorative lighting and 8 – 10ft. sidewalks where feasible and to address the safety concerns was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 9. ZONING MODIFICATION CASE #ZM-2025-03. (Council District 4.) Council Consideration of a request for a zoning modification to Rezoning Case #RZ-2023-02 for property at 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road, plus Parcel #S0801020000, for the purposes of 1) increasing the number of subdivisions lots from 16 to 28, and 2) changing the location and types of amenities to be included within the subdivision. Zoning District: SR (Suburban Residential). Property Owners: Claudia Perez Granados (for 258 Valley Hill Road) and Alejandro Granados Encinales (for 264 Valley Hill Road and Parcel #S08-01020000). Applicants: Claudia Perez Granados and Alejandro Granados Encinales. Agent: Jacqueline Funicello. The property is located in Land Lot 92 of District 12 within the Stockbridge City Limits, and it contains 17.062 +/- total acres within three parcels, as is described below. ~258 Valley Hill Road Parcel #S09-06010000)--Contains 2.2492 +/- acres. ~264 Valley Hill Road Parcel #S08-01010000)--Contains 6.5254 +/- acres. ~Unaddressed Parcel No. #S08-01020000)--Contains 8.2874 +/- acres. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director Mr. Anderson gave an overview of the request and presented Staff Recommended Conditions and a Condition was added whereas 25% of the homes would be larger homes with a minimum of 3,000 sq. feet and allow for shared amenities with the adjacent subdivision and fencing. Public Hearing Opened. No Speakers in Favor. Ms. Susan Grosvenor and Judy spoke in Opposition. Public Hearing Closed. Motion to approve Zoning Modification Case #ZM-2025-03 with Staff Conditions and Additional Conditions of 25% of homes at 3,000 sq. feet, allow for shared amenities with the adjacent subdivision and fencing was made by Councilmember Alexanders; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed citing health and safety concerns and proper drainage issues). 10. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2025-02. (Council District 5.) Council Consideration of a request for the annexation, using the 100 % Annexation Method of the property at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, from unincorporated Henry County into the Stockbridge City Limits. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a multifamily (apartment) development. 5|Page Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook, and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb, Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed below, with 24.995 + / - total acres. ~ 2220 Jodeco Road -- Contains 21.494 +/- acres. ~ Parcel #052-01020001 – Contains 3.501 +/- acres. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director This item was deferred to the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting. 11. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2025-03.(Council District 5.) Council Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #05201020001, if and after the property is annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits. The property currently has the Henry County future land use designation of “High-Density Mixed-Use,” and the applicant requests that it be assigned the City of Stockbridge’s future land use designation of “High-Density Residential.” Purpose: To allow for the construction of a multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook, and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb, Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed below, with 24.995 + / - total acres. ~ 2220 Jodeco Road -- Contains 21.494 +/- acres. ~ Parcel #052-01020001 – Contains 3.501 +/- acres. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director This item was deferred to the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting. 12. REZONING CASE #RZ-2025-04. (Council District 5.) Council Consideration of a request for the rezoning of the property at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, if and after the property is annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits. The property’s current Henry County zoning district is ‘C-3’ (Heavy Commercial), and the applicant requests that the property be assigned the City of Stockbridge’s zoning district of ‘MFR’ (“Multiple Family Residential”). Purpose: To allow for the construction of a multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook, and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb, Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed below, with 24.995 + / - total acres. ~ 2220 Jodeco Road -- Contains 21.494 +/- acres. ~ Parcel #052-01020001 – Contains 3.501 +/- acres. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director This item was deferred to the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting. 6|Page 13. FINAL READING & ADOPTION - FY2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Plan. Presented by: Shawn Edmondson, City Manager and Frank Milazi, City Treasurer/CFO Mr. Edmondson refenced Section 2.21(5) of the Charter and read the required Budget Memo referencing the Proposed FY2026 Budget; noted the overall budget is $74.1 million dollars, noted a change of the proposed COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) to 4%; recommended approval and thanked staff for their hard work and efforts during the budget process. Mr. Milazi noted this is the 3rd and final presentation, with the scheduled adoption of the FY2026 Budget going into effect January 1, 2026reviewed a 2026 Proposed Budget Summary Budget noting the Revenues and Expenditures are all estimates, with a proposed General Fund Operating Budget of $34,768,690, and increase of $5,529,379 or 19% over the 2025 approved budget of $29,239,311; and noted the total Proposed Balanced Budget (Revenues and Expenditures) for all Funds including General Fund is $73,302,280 for Fiscal Year 2026; noted the budget is a roadmap or fiscal plan for the City to continue providing various services across the city for the upcoming year; and noted some capital projects will take more than one year, however, the funding is approved annually. Mr. Milazi noted amendments to the budget cannot be made without revenues; noted Wayfinding was paid with ARPA funds, and that there were not obligated expenses in 2026; noted credit card fees are currently being absorbed by the city, and that an ordinance would be coming forward for Council approval to remove the waiver for credit card fees; noted the duties of the Governing Body and that the vision is executed through the City Manager. Mr. Milazi referenced the 2026 Budget Priorities as approved by the Governing Body: Community Center, T-SPLOST Projects, Downtown Development, Wayfinding, and City Municipal Buildings. Mr. Milazi referenced 2026 Budget Highlights: Road and Sidewalk Improvements to continue – LMIG/SPLOST VI Public Safety Enhancement No increase in Property Tax Millage Rate 3.77 mills since 2023 Community Development fee proposal to be submitted. 4% COLA for all City Employees Public Works new facility under construction Water receivables write off higher due to meters malfunction. Cemetery improvements Credit Card payment fees to be reimplemented. Pay off GEFA Loan 7|Page Mr. Milazi referenced Department Overviews, noting that approximately $4 million dollars is being transferred from the General Fund to fund the city’s CDA and DDA with the Downtown Development Authority to receive with $336,000, and the Citywide Development Authority to receive $68,000; and noted the balance for the Amphitheater; and noted there was an adjustment made in the Public Works Department budgets where funding was coming from Reserves, and was corrected. Mr. Milazi noted the budget is balanced and recommends approval of the proposed General Fund FY2026 Operating Budget in the $34,768,690. Councilmember Berry noted his concern of $3 million dollars for the Amphitheater considering $8.1 million was spent in 2024, and $4 million to date for 2025. Councilmember Alexander called Ms. Webster forward to state the number of paid concerts at the Amphitheater in 2025. Ms. Webster’s response was 10 concerts. Councilmember Alexander stated that it would be best to get ahead of the game and bring in the vendors, receive the reports two weeks after each show, noting the vendors will be vetted, stating the halo affect around the Amphitheater; noted ticket sales will be low in this economy, sales will be less; noted there needs to be an RFP put out; and recommended a minimum $4.5 million dollar budget set for the Amphitheater, noting the previous 3-year approach was not sustainable; noted the ticket vendor will change from FreshTix to Ticketmaster with tier ticketing, and that 40% of the ticket sales will cover costs, and the city will be intentional about the list of artists, and marketing efforts. Mr. Edmondson noted the intent is to bring in mor partnership and sponsorship; and referenced the breakdown of the 3,600 seats, opening up 250 additional seats by removing the blocked view area. Mayor Ford asked if the city needed to bring in HJ Russell, the Amphitheater’s Architects. Mr. Edmondson stated he didn’t believe that would be necessary, noting most of the equipment used is rented. Councilmember Alexander noted there needs to be an RFP for Sponsors, as sponsorships are currently not happening, and perhaps an IGA with Henry County similar to the IGA for marketing between the City of Jonesboro and Clayton County. Mr. Milazi stated the $3 million dollars for the Amphitheater is a combination of $2.1 million from Amphitheater revenues from ticket sales of $1.6 million, concession sales of $60,000, sponsorship (VyStar) of $300,000 and the shortfall of $840,000 will be transferred from the City’s General Fund; and recommended the Council approve the budget as is without an increase, and the revenue that comes in would offset the expenses; noting the Budget that has been presented 8|Page is balanced, and requesting a change to the Amphitheater budget up to $4.5 million would cause the Budget to be unbalanced, noting there are no additional projected revenues, and if the Council is insisting on $4.5 million dollars for the Amphitheater, there would need to be decreases throughout the current budget, or projects would need to be delayed. Councilmember Alexander noted there is money that will come in from Hotel/Motel tax. Mr. Milazi noted there is projected revenue of $900,000 and noted Hotel/Motel tax has restrictions of use; and stated the Finance Department will present a minimum of two budget amendments per year. Councilmember Barber stated that she could not wrap her head around the conversation to fund the Amphitheater up to $4.5 million dollars, when the priority should have been around the funding of the Soccer Fields where it was suggested that the city bond money for the soccer fields and other capital improvements; noting $4.5 million dollars should go toward park improvements, not the Amphitheater; noted she brought a major naming rights sponsor to the city in 2021 who agreed to pay all expenses including the artists fees, production and lighting costs, etc., and that not one dime would have come from the city, and not use taxpayer dollars, noting the city is not a nightclub, and that tax dollars should go toward the Master Trail Plan and infrastructure projects, and that the city has instead wasted millions of dollars on free events and the operations of the Amphitheater which is a gross mismanagement. Councilmember Barber noted her comments would all be for the record as follows, and noted she would send a copy of the letter to the governing body, City Manager, City Treasurer, City Attorney and City Clerk: I want to be clear about how I see my fiduciary responsibilities as an elected official and a member of the Governing Body. While I cannot and will not speak for the other members of Council, what I will say is that I take the budget adoption and adhering to the city’s approved Operating Budget very seriously. Equally, I take the City’s Charter seriously as well. Residents of our City are not looking for handouts. They’re looking for an equitable return on the investment of their tax dollars. The arrogance and the lack of care and concern that has been exhibited, as the Governing Body has made decisions that have benefited the very few, rather than the collective, is something that we all will have to answer for. That’s why I have been asking questions since I was sworn in and six years later, I have not stopped. I understand the weight of the responsibilities that my position carries. I understand that my role is to save money and to cut costs, NOT WASTE MONEY. As elected officials, we each took an oath to act in the best interest of our city, and to provide oversight of each and every taxpayer dollar that comes in and goes out. The Governing Body approved a Finance Policy and agreed to follow the processes and procedures in that policy, and we unanimously agreed to a 2 to 3 Year plan to 9|Page follow the recommendations by the City Treasurer and the City’s Financial Advisor to re-build the City’s Fund Balance (Savings Account). I hope that the Governing Body will fulfil its obligation and to not use the city’s Fund Balance and Contingency Fund except and only in case of an emergency. On October 28th of this year, the City Manager made a request to add new positions and reclassify current positions with new titles and pay grades. The City’s Charter Section 3.04.060 REQUIRES that when a new position is created, the Ordinance shall include the Job Description, a new Pay and Classification, and a new Organization Chart including the new and reclassified positions. On October 28th none of those documents were included and presented to the Governing Body as required. I opposed the vote to approve the new and reclassified positions. Not because I disagreed with the positions, but my opposition referenced the Charter which requires those documents and they had not been included. Members of the Governing Body should also question why the documents were not attached. Members of the Governing Body should also question why the city’s legal counsel did not advise on the requirement for those specific. This is not the first instance of when new positions or reclassified positions have been created, so there is history of adhering to the process and the Charter by doing this the right way. On November 10th, the City Manager presented the First Reading of the FY2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing portion of the meeting and members of the Council gave their input and responses to the budget that was presented. I read a statement into the record where I made it known that I had gone through every single line item of the proposed budget. What was missing from the First Reading of the Proposed Budget was funding for the Amphitheater, the Required Job Descriptions, Pay and Classification and a City Organizational Chart for the new and reclassified positions, making the budget (as presented) incomplete. I questioned several budget line items and various departmental budget amounts. I also recommended that the Council adopt an Ordinance regarding the use of Contingency Funds, which are only to be used in the event of an emergency such as a natural disaster. The Mayor and members of Council did not support moving forward with the approval of a Contingency Fund Ordinance that night and said that our City’s Legal Counsel needs to review and bring back an Ordinance. I forwarded my email to all members of the Governing Body, the City’s Legal Counsel, the City Manager, City Treasurer, and the City Clerk. To date, the city’s legal counsel has not prepared an Ordinance for Contingency Funds, nor have I received a response following their review. On November 17, 2025, City Staff submitted some, but not ALL, of the documents that I requested during the November 10th meeting. City Staff submitted some, but not ALL of the job descriptions for the newly created and the reclassified positions. City Staff submitted an incomplete Pay & Classification and responded to some, but not all of the questions and concerns that I raised regarding the FY2026 budget. 10 | P a g e During the Second Reading of the Proposed FY2026 on November 18, 2025 again, I requested that ALL Job Descriptions, the Pay & Classification and Organizational Chart to be attached to the Budget as REQUIRED by the Charter Section 3.04.60. I requested the Amphitheater Marketing Plan, the Sponsorship Plan to understand the necessary steps to offset costs associated with concerts and FREE City events as was discussed during the Retreat. I also requested the Building Maintenance Plan for the MMCC to understand the necessary steps to increase revenues (as discussed during the Budget Retreat). I asked for an update to the Assistant Public Works Director position as it relates to the Engineering Services as discussed during the Retreat, along with other documents and questions relating to the Proposed FY2026 Budget. I specifically asked during the November 18th meeting if the documents were attached as requested, and it was confirmed that they were included in the Governing Body’s Agenda Books/Agenda Binders. However, all of the requested documents and responses were not included and had not been submitted. When I stated that the information was not there, I was attacked by Councilmember Alexander for asking the City Manager to respond to the budget questions raised. And I was attacked by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt who insisted that the information had been submitted by staff and was included in the Agenda Books. Mayor Pro Tem Gantt accused me of not reading the information prior to the meetings. She also accused me of ‘gaslighting’ for asking questions of staff and she again violated the city’s Code of Conduct when she called me “crazy”, which can be clearly heard on mic during our public meeting. What is interesting is, whenever I bring up questions regarding the Amphitheater, funding of the Amphitheater, putting the Amphitheater services out for bid, or turning the Amphitheater over to a 3rd Party Management Company, these two councilmembers become argumentative and want to shut me down for simply asking questions. During the Budget Retreat in Macon, GA, Mayor Pro Tem Gantt also violated the City’s Code of Conduct when she called me a Bitch during the public meeting. Of course, the conversation was about Amphitheater funding…. During the Budget Retreat in September of this year, Mayor Pro Tem Gantt once again violated the Code of Conduct when the conversation centered around the Amphitheater funding and the operations, she called me a Bitch for the 2nd time during a public meeting. There were no consequences for any of these Code of Conduct violations. Attorney Washington, I am requesting an investigation of all three of these incidents where Mayor Pro Tem Gantt violated the Code of Conduct with name calling in a public meeting, with action to be taken by the Governing Body. The next day, after the last meeting of the Governing Body, on November 19, 2025, the Mayor & Council received a series of emails from City staff that included attachments and documents that two members of Council and the City Manager had just said the night before that the documents were in the Council Agenda Books/Binders. There were no explanations or apologies for their false accusations towards me during the last meeting of the Council. 11 | P a g e Following the 2nd Reading of the proposed budget, I asked for clarification on additional budget line items, and again requested ALL job descriptions, the Pay and Classification and the Organizational Chart as required. I sent an email to the entire Governing Body, City’s Legal Counsel, City Manager, City Treasurer and City Clerk. On Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:48 P.M., some but not ALL of the information was emailed to the Governing Body with the final reading and adoption on Monday. This is exactly why I make my comments and requests publicly. Coincidentally, or not, the job description for the ‘new Events Director position was not submitted. Why is that? I have been publicly requesting monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual financials since 2022 because I knew the math wasn’t mathing. Two members of the Council and a former Councilmember directed the former City Manager (at the time)- via email NOT to release the financial information to me. It’s on record. I had to use my own personal monies to retain an attorney as a way to obtain information from our City, and I had to file a complaint with the Secretary of State for a violation of the Open Records Act when documents were not given to me as requested, as an elected official. The Operations of the Amphitheater went millions of dollars over budget in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. I was sounding the alarm each of those years, and I’m sounding the alarm now. Our city spent nearly a million dollars on free events last year and is proposing the same in the 2026 budget. Again, I am sounding the alarm. There is no municipality that allows their city to repeatedly, year after year, go millions of dollars over budget, let alone overspend on FREE events and an Amphitheater. It is wasteful spending and irresponsible. The Governing Body approved a City tax, and the residents were told that the City tax would be used to cover expenses associated with Public Safety and Public Works to cover the additional areas as a result of the 2023 annexation of approximately 6,700 residents and businesses. However, we have been continuously spending millions of dollars OVER BUDGET on FREE CITY EVENTS AND THE AMPHITHEATER every year since 2022. Not thousands, but millions. I have pleaded with the Governing Body and the City Managers to outsource the Operations of the Amphitheater to a 3rd party Venue Management company who would bear all of the costs to run the shows, including booking the artists, etc. and the City would receive a portion of the profits for each show. My repeated recommendation has fallen on deaf ears with the Governing Body, who insist on having control of the Amphitheater by spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the Operations, even though we have in our face, four solid years of overspending and losses. In 2021 I brought a potential Naming Rights Sponsor to the table, but the Council did not want to proceed with the negotiations. During a separate public meeting, I made a motion to give a directive to staff to do the research on what Sponsorships would mean for our City. My motion failed, as the majority of the Council did not support the motion. 12 | P a g e In 2024, we exceeded the approved budget by $32.9 million dollars. City Staff decided that although there was an overall approved budget of $43 million dollars, a total of $76 million dollars was spent. City Staff didn’t come before the Governing Body to request an additional $32 million dollars (AS REQUIRED) during a public meeting where the full Governing Body would have been present, and a vote of approval was required. They just spent it. UNAUTHORIZED and UNAPPROVED. Without the proper oversight from the Governing Body. Nobody was listening to me on the bull horn as I was continuously sounding the alarm that something was not right with the finances. That $32.9 million dollars should still be available in the different accounts that it was pulled from and spent. But it’s no longer there. And that is why there was a $32.9 million budget amendment presented for 2024 expenses. I am trying to prevent that from happening to our city ever again. I had hoped that there would be a lesson learned and the members of the governing body, the leadership and the decision makers of our city will wake up and pay attention. There needs to be full oversight immediately. If not, we will be in the same dilemma with another budget amendment, and another, and another, until the well runs dry. There are those who said they didn’t know the city’s funds were being spent without their knowledge, even though I was sounding the alarm and asking for financial reporting too many times to count, and it has been suggested that I ask my questions and address my concerns behind the scenes. Well, the behind-thescenes conversations have cost us millions. The city has overspent over the approved budget for 4 consecutive years. This makes no sense! All discussions of funding sources such as SPLOST, TSPLOST, General Fund and other revenue streams should be discussed publicly, not behind closed doors in Executive Session and/or via text message or emails. When I continued to raise concerns and ask questions publicly, I was censored. I was admonished because I was raising red flags, asking for budget documents, contracts, and other financial records during the public meetings and emails. No one listened, I was ignored. And talked over with numerous attempts to drown me out so that you couldn’t hear what was really happening. The truth has since unfolded and been brought to the forefront, finally. However, the truth has not been accompanied by an apology and further review/discussions by the Governing Body. This is public money, and whenever we talk about city funds, those conversations need to take place in the open, for public knowledge. The Governing Body is fully aware of what happened as it relates to the 2024 $32.9 budget amendment, and the previous years of millions of dollars of overspending. Our city went over budget in 2022, 2023, 2024 and now in 2025. Our City’s Ethics Board recommended that an independent firm review the claims for dereliction of duties. Has the governing body acted on any of the Ethics Board recommendations? No. 13 | P a g e Tonight, this Council is being asked to approve the 2026 budget for $34 million dollars. City Staff asked the Council to approve the budget at this same time last year for $29 million – and tonight we have a 2025 budget amendment for $8.8 million dollars (so far). Staff has not provided ALL of the job descriptions and pay grades, or a complete city Organizational Chart. There have been three meetings in which I have asked for all of the job descriptions for new and reclassified positions including the and pay of the new position of Events Director, who will be responsible for overseeing the contractor who will manage all aspects of the Operations of the Amphitheater. It has not been submitted prior to this meeting tonight. Why is it been withheld? Members of Council should be asking that question too. My requests tonight are not complicated: • There needs to be proper reporting of spending, and oversight by the Governing Body frequently. • Turn the Amphitheater over to a 3rd Party Venue Management Company who has the capital to cover the costs of operations of the venue at 100% without relying on taxpayer dollars to subsidize the operations. • Reduce the budget for FREE City events. • Ensure sufficient funds are available to complete the Downtown Utility Relocation Project • Allocate adequate funding to the Rock Quarry Rd. Extension project. • Ensure sufficient funds are available to complete the Wayfinding project. • Ensure adequate funding is available to execute the Master Trail Plan. • Ensure adequate funding is available to execute the Parks Master Plan. Currently, the priorities of our city are not adequately reflected in the budget. Also, the Governing Body should pass an ordinance for the city’s Contingency Fund assuring those funds will only be used in an emergency as I mentioned on November 10th. The Governing Body should provide proper oversight and must fulfil our fiduciary responsibilities as we swore to when we took the oath of office. When the budget is approved and adopted, that amount is what staff should adhere to. Of course, there may need to be adjustments that happen, but never again should overspending be in excess of millions of dollars. Not on my watch. I will continue to do my due diligence. I will continue to ask questions. I will continue to ask for documents, as it is my right, and my responsibility. Members of the Governing Body must allow staff to do their jobs without interference, and without fear of losing their jobs simply because they are choosing to do what is right. And staff needs to do the job they have been hired to do. Our City will be better for it. Based on my GMA training, if the Council does not approve and adopt the budget tonight, it’s not a big deal. Our City operations would just continue using the 2025 budget until a new budget is adopted. 14 | P a g e I will support approving the FY2026 Balanced Budget in the amount of $34,768,690 dollars when all of the required documents are provided per the city’s Charter when adopting the budget. If there are any changes made to this budget, it should not exceed $34,768,690 dollars The bottom line is…the General Fund should remain at $34,768,690. All of the added positions requested by Mr. Edmondson are not included in this already balanced $34,768,690 budget. Are these are newly added positions after the budget has been balanced with no additional projected revenues? Soccer Field Project (new Park) I support the soccer field project; however, the City Council approved a Parks Master Plan. I think it’s a great idea considering the World Cup is coming to Atlanta. My only concern is, we made a financial commitment and entered into a contract to make upgrades to our current/existing park system (Clark, Gardiner and Memorial parks). The mismanagement of $32.9 in 2024 has set us back on completing various Capital Improvement projects. The overspending on the Amphitheater Operations and FREE City events in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are examples of misguided priorities and how Capital projects are delayed due to wasteful spending. The Parks Master Plan has been delayed, just as the roll-out of our Trail network. ➢ Mr. Aaron, I believe the execution of the Parks Master Plan as was approved is outlined in phases and was approved during the Council Retreat in March of this year. What’s the status? What phase are we in? ➢ Attorney Washington, what happens to our obligations under that contract agreement if we don’t move forward with those upgrades because there is no funding? ➢ Mr. Aaron, what is the status of the execution of the Master Trail Plan? Capital Improvement Projects List/LCI (Livable Cities Initiatives) • Updates are needed to dates, projects and amounts. Purchase of Vehicles The City Council agreed to purchase four vehicles which will replace the older vehicles (two Ford Explorers) and adding a Passenger Van and a large SUV to the Governing Body’s Fleet. It was said that we would transfer the vehicles that are being replaced to other departments, one being Main Street. I support moving the other vehicle to Events, but I don’t support purchasing another $60,000 vehicle when we already have a vehicle that can be transferred once the new vehicles are received. ➢ The Ford Explorer that the City Manager drives still doesn’t have city decals at all. Can it be transferred to Main Street and/or Events Department? 15 | P a g e Budget for Unhoused ➢ Mr. Edmondson, during the Hometown Connection meeting, you confirmed that there was funding in the budget to partner with agencies in support of the unhoused population in our city. What is that account number?____________________________________ DDA Budget Funding for the DDA Budget has increased in the FY2026 Budget from $45,000 to over $336,000. The full Governing Body is unaware of why the budget has increased to this amount. DDA Rep did not present their 2025 YTD expenditures during the Budget Retreat. I still have unanswered questions regarding several expenses and what appear to be discrepancies that were listed on the quarterly report that was provided over the summer. Job Descriptions/Pay and Classification and Org. Chart ➢ Did you have an opportunity to cross-check the job descriptions/pay and classification and Org. Chart? There are some positions on the Org Chart, but not on the Pay and Classification and vice versa. ➢ Mr. Edmondson can someone from the HR Department do a cross-check and provide make sure ALL the job descriptions are attached to the budget as required with a corrected Pay and Classification and Organizational Chart? ➢ Mr. Edmondson, the city advertised for a HR Manager to fill a vacancy; however, I see on the Organizational Chart a HR Director. Was a position of an HR Director advertised? Director positions are appointed by the City Manager and are confirmed by the City Council. Please send the applications and resumes of all Directors that you wish to appoint so the Council can review and consider confirmation in accordance with the Charter. Should the City Council approve this budget tonight without including all of the required documentation or a funding source of revenue for additional positions, this time, the governing body won’t be able to say they didn’t know. This time, just as been done in years past, you would have ignored all the tenants of Good Governance, and approving this budget without meeting the Charter requirements would be a violation and a dereliction of your duties. As part of the Amphitheater Plan to increase revenues, the Governing Body needs to adopt/approve a Rental Policy. Currently, there is no approved cost structure to determine projected revenues based on rentals. As I mentioned during our Budget Retreat in September 2025. What criteria has staff been using? During Councilmember Barber’s comments, there was a Motion to end comments being made by Councilmember Barber was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion failed. 16 | P a g e Point of Order was called by Councilmember Alexander, noting the length of the comments and that the comments were off-subject. Mayor Ford stated the comments and questions were budget related. Point of Order was made by Councilmember Alexander regarding comments made by Councilmember Barber with derogatory language. Councilmember Barber apologized, noting she was repeating the comments made toward her by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. Councilmember Alexander called for a Point of Order for the length of time of Councilmember Barber’s comments. Councilmember Gantt called for a Point of Order for the length of time for Councilmember Barber’s comments. A Motion to end comments being made by Councilmember Barber was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed, citing she remained quiet as other members of the governing body asked questions and had comments throughout the meeting, and is being shut down as she raises questions and makes comments that are budget related). Mayor Ford noted the motion was approved by members of the Council to end Councilmember Barber’s comments and questions relating to the budget. Motion to approve the FY2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan and to seek additional funding for the operations of the Amphitheater as described by staff was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed) Councilmember Alexander motioned to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. Mayor Ford noted there were several items remaining on the Agenda that have not been voted on; and noted the Public Hearing for the Budget has not taken place. Public Hearing Opened – No Comments in Favor Comments to Oppose: Ms. Alicia Moore stated residents are concerned about the operations and costs associated with the Amphitheater, and it seems to be personal perks for members of the governing body; stated the Amphitheater should be bid out for a Management Company to operate; stated it was inappropriate to shut down a member of the Governing Body who was asking questions and addressing concerns about the budget; and stated that she found the fact of the City Council being deadest on keeping the Amphitheater under its reign is very suspicious. Public Hearing Closed. 17 | P a g e 14. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-04 FOR FAÇADE BUILDING MATERIALS. (Citywide) Council Consideration of an ordinance to revise Section 4.4.4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to establish updated requirements for building façade materials for non-residential and multi-family structures. The proposed ordinance outlines material standards to promote architectural consistency, durability, and neighborhood compatibility. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director Mr. Anderson noted there were no changes from the First Reading. Motion to approve TX-2025-04 was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 15. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-05 FOR TWO-CAR GARAGES. (Citywide) Council Consideration of an ordinance to amend Section 4.4.2(F)(2) of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to require two-car garages for all single-family homes, townhomes, and each unit within duplexes. This amendment updates the architectural standards to promote adequate off-street parking and consistent residential design. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director Mr. Anderson noted there were no changes from the First Reading. Motion to approve TX-2025-05 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 16. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-06 FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. (Council Districts 4 and 5) Council Consideration of an ordinance to adopt Title 9, Chapter 200 of the Municipal Code of Ordinance for the City of Stockbridge to establish regulations for Entertainment Districts within the City. The ordinance outlines operational standards, alcohol permitting, smoking establishment requirements, and enforcement provisions to support safe and vibrant public spaces. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director Mr. Anderson noted there were no changes from the First Reading. Councilmember Alexander asked if the additional areas of Patrick Henry Pkwy., Eagles Landing Pkwy., or Rock Quarry Rd. were included. Mr. Anderson noted the research is still in progress. Motion to approve TX-2025-06 was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 18 | P a g e 17. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-07 FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVALS. (Citywide) Council Consideration of an ordinance to revise Title 9, Chapter 28, Section 040 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to establish updated permitting requirements for outdoor festivals and temporary special events within the City. The proposed ordinance outlines application procedures, public safety measures, and fee structures to ensure responsible event management. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director Mr. Anderson noted there were no changes from the First Reading Motion to approve TX-2025-07 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 18. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-08 FOR TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES. (Citywide) Council Consideration of an amendment to Chapter 9.04, Section 595.1 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to establish a permitting process for temporary alcohol sales at outdoor events and special events within the City. The ordinance outlines application procedures, fee structures, and eligibility criteria for both nonprofit and commercial applicants. Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director Mr. Anderson noted recommendations from the First Reading have been included in the ordinance, reducing the fee to $300 per event in the downtown district, and $500 per event outside of the downtown district, and allowing a OneYear Pass in the amount of $1,000.00 Citywide. Motion to approve TX-2025-08 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 19. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-10 FOR CONTAINER-BASED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. (District 4) Council Consideration of an ordinance to amend Sections 2.5.3(E) and 2.5.3(H) of the Stockbridge Unified Development Code (UDC) to allow container-based commercial buildings as a type of “Special Use” within the Downtown Village Overlay District. Mr. Anderson noted there were no changes from the First Reading. Motion to approve TX-2025-10 was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 20. Council Consideration to approve the Public Works Maintenance Shop – Phase 2 interior build-out with Prime Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $2,241,455.00. Funding source is from SPLOST VI. Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director 19 | P a g e Motion to approve Phase 2 of the Public Works Maintenance Shop was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 21. Council Consideration to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 LMIG Paving Project with Blount Construction Company in the amount of $109,689.20. Funding Source: TSPLOST. Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 LMIG Paving Project was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 22. Council Consideration to approve Change Order No. 3 for the Walter Way, Pine View and Memorial Park Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project with Sol Construction, LLC in the amount of $256,216.00. Funding Source is from SPLOST VI. Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director Motion to approve Change Order No. 3 for the Walter Way, Pine View and Memorial Park Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. Councilmember Alexander requested a listing of all funding expenses and balances for SPLOST, TSPLOST, ARPA and Contingency funds from 2025 to current. 23. Council Consideration to approve the award of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety H.E.A.T. Grant in the amount of $268,928.00. The effective date of the grant is December 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Allowed costs incurred within this period are reimbursable at a rate of 100% of the approved federal funds allocated above. Presented by: Asst. Chief Godfrey Motion to approve acceptance of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety H.E.A.T. Grant in the amount of $268,928,00 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 24. Council Consideration to approve the renewal of the City’s Health Insurance Policy with Cigna the amount of $3,400,531. Funding Source: General Fund. Presented by: Frank Milazi, City Treasurer/CFO Motion to approve the City’s Health Insurance renewal with Cigna Insurance in the amount of $3,400,531 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 20 | P a g e 25. Council Consideration to approve Phase II & Phase III of the Wayfinding Contract for DeNyse Company in the amount of $1.4 million dollars. Funding Source: ARPA Presented by: Shawn Edmondson, City Manager Motion to approve the DeNyse Co. contract renewal for Phase II of the Wayfinding Project was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 26. Council Consideration to approve the 2026 Event Calendars for Main Street, City Events and Council Initiatives. Motion to approve the 2026 Event Calendars for 2026 transferring the African American History Program, the Women’s History Month Program, and the Fall Festival Event to a City Event with staff determining the funding source for each event and revising the City’s Events and Mayor & Council Initiatives Calendar and Budget was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations, and times are subject to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org for updates. • • • • • • Citywide Development Authority Meeting, Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 9) Community Zoning and Information Meeting (CZIM) Wednesday, December 10th CANCELLED. Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Second Friday of each Month, at 9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail (Dec 12) Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Third Tuesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail (Dec 16) Planning Commission Meeting, Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Dec 18) CANCELLED Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 18) UPCOMING CITY EVENTS / INITIATIVES • • Join the City of Stockbridge for the Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor Jayden L. Williams, Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt and Councilman Antwan Cloud on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 3pm at Home2 Suites 400 Speer Rd. Stockbridge, GA, This event is open to the public w/Free Shuttle Service from Kohls from 26pm. Join Councilman Alexander for a District 5 Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7pm at the Winding Creek Community 254 Warbler Way, McDonough. 21 | P a g e • The Economic Development Department hosts a FREE Business Health Clinic on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 9am – 12pm at the Stockbridge Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the Mayor and for more information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org Mayor Ford wished everyone Happy Holidays, and encouraged everyone to get flu shots, and COVID boosters; noted it has been a wonderful twelve years serving the city of Stockbridge, where there has never been a dull moment; encouraged the governing body to continue moving things and doing great things, noting the public is watching; noted he is not moving, and will continue to be engaged, and he will help out where he can; noted he looks forward to a bright future for him, his family, and everyone. Stockbridge Where Community Connects. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to convene Executive Session for Real Estate, Personnel, Litigation and Cybersecurity matters was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. Councilmember Barber exited the meeting following Executive Session. Motion to adjourn Executive Session and sign an Affidavit was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. Motion to approve a Conditional Settlement with GRP LLC litigation to place on the Agenda for January 12, 2026 was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. Motion to authorize the City Treasurer to open an account with Fund One, State of Georgia Fund was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:12 a.m. was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion The motion passed unanimously 3-0. 22 | P a g e APPROVAL OF SCOPE CHANGE FOR WHITLEY ENGINEERING CONTRACT – HLDP REVIEWS Ryan Anderson, MPPA, CPM — 7/13/2026 Purpose and Scope Change Strategic Implications Primary Purpose of the Scope Change Request Summary: This is a request to change the scope of the Whitley Engineering contract to include additional revenue generated from the House Land Disturbance Permit fee adopted in the FY2026 fee schedule for Community Development. The permit fee is $300, of which Whitley Engineering will receive $100, for an amount not to exceed $25,000. Primary Purpose: To formalize and integrate technical engineering review for residential projects into the city’s standard permitting workflow. This ensures that house land disturbance is overseen by professional civil engineers to mitigate potential long-term impacts on city infrastructure. 2 Implications for the City of Stockbridge Enhanced Technical Standards: Provides the Community Development Department with dedicated engineering expertise specifically for residential land disturbance, ensuring compliance with environmental and city codes Fiscal Sustainability: Implements a selfsustaining fee model where the technical review cost ($100) is covered by the applicant’s permit fee($300), reducing the reliance on the General Fund for these specific professional services. Budgetary Safeguards: Includes a strict annual compensation cap of $25,000 for this scope of work, providing the City Council with clear oversight and predictability regarding departmental expenditures. Strategic Alignment: Directly fulfills the objectives of the 2026 Community Development fee proposal to modernize the city’s fee structures to better reflect the professional expertise required for modern municipal growth Background and Context Council Action Original Agreement: The City established a formal partnership for professional services for Civil Engineering Services Contract with RFP 2024-0001 Service Provider: The contract was awarded to Whitley Engineering, Inc. to support the operations and technical needs of the Community Development Department Official Codification: This agreement was formally adopted and codified by the Stockbridge City Council via Resolution No. R25-1831 Regulatory Context: This resolution serves as the legal and administrative basis for the current partnership, ensuring all engineering services are performed according to city standards and approved fee structures 3 R25-1831 Background and Context Original Whitley Engineering Contract Initial Authorization: The original civil engineering contract (RFP 2024-0001) with Whitley Engineering, Inc. was formally codified and authorized by the Stockbridge City Council through Resolution No. R25-1831 Purpose: This agreement was established to provide professional civil engineering services specifically for the Community Development Department Performance-Based Renewal: As part of the City's standard oversight, the contract is subject to formal performance reviews to ensure high-quality service and adherence to city standards Second Renewal Option: In August 2025, the City Council reviewed and approved the 2nd Renewal Option for Whitley Engineering, Inc., ensuring the ongoing availability of technical expertise for departmental projects Executed Evaluation: A formal Contract Renewal Evaluation Form was completed and executed, documenting the firm's successful performance and authorizing the extension of the partnership Current Standing: The proposed amendment regarding the land disturbance permit fee builds upon this established and successfully renewed contractual foundation. 4 RFP 2024-001 Proposed Scope Change Home Land Disturbance Permit Fee Modification to Scope: Update the existing professional services agreement (RFP 2024-0001) to formally include the review and processing requirements for House Land Disturbance Permits. Defined Fee Allocation: 1 Total Permit Fee: $300.00 per application. 2 Contractor Compensation: Whitley Engineering, Inc. shall receive $100.00 of the total fee for their technical portion of the work. 5 Annual Fiscal Cap: To ensure budgetary oversight and fiscal responsibility, the amendment stipulates that Whitley Engineering will not receive more than $25,000 annually for these specific permitrelated services. Strategic Alignment: This amendment directly supports the 2026 Community Development fee schedule presented during the budget process, aimed at ensuring the city's fee structures reflect the professional expertise required for current growth and development. Request for Council Approval A Clearly Defined, Necessary Amendment​ We ask the Council to approve amending the Whitley Engineering agreement to add HLDP engineering review services under clear, defined compensation terms.​ No New Cost to the City​ This amendment adds no burden to the city's budget; it is fully funded by existing permit fees and aligns with established fee schedules.​ Approval Protects Public Trust​ Approving this amendment reinforces transparency, accountability, and the consistent application of procurement and fiscal policy.​ Stronger, Faster Development Review​ Your approval streamlines permit reviews, protects public infrastructure, and guarantees evaluations by qualified engineers. 6 Ryan Anderson, MPPA, CPM Randerson@stockbridgega.org Thank YOu STATE OF GEORGIA HENRY COUNTY CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE RESOLUTION NO. R26-_____ A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES UNDER CONTRACT NO. RFP 2024-0001 WITH WHITLEY ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE HOME LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (HLDP) REVIEW SERVICES; AUTHORIZING ASSOCIATED FEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge ("City") is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and is charged with being fiscally responsible concerning the use and expenditure of all public funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge entered into Contract No. RFP 2024-0001 with Whitley Engineering, Inc. for professional civil engineering services, plan reviews, consultation, and related engineering support services; WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved the renewal of Contract No. RFP 20240001 for continued civil engineering services provided by Whitley Engineering, Inc.; WHEREAS, the City has established the Home Land Development Permit (HLDP) process, and the Mayor and City Council have approved the fiscal year 2026 fee schedule for the Department of Community Development; and WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development desires to amend the Scope of Services under the Whitley Engineering Inc, contract to include review of Home Land Development Permit (HLDP) application submittals; and WHEREAS, the addition of HLDP review services will provide applicants with a streamlined review process and ensure professional engineering review of development proposals requiring HLDP approval; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department desires to allocate One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of each HLDP review fee to Whitley Engineering, Inc. as compensation for engineering review services, with the remaining portion of the fee retained by the City; and WHEREAS, expenditures associated with HLDP review services performed by Whitley Engineering, Inc. shall not exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) annually under this amendment unless otherwise approved by the Mayor and City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF SCOPE AMENDMENT. The Mayor and City Council hereby approve an amendment to the Scope of Services under Contract No. RFP 2024-0001 with Whitley Engineering, Inc. to include the review of Home Land Development Permit (HLDP) applications, supporting plans, drainage studies, trafficrelated submittals, and associated engineering documents as requested by the City. SECTION 2. HLDP REVIEW FEE ALLOCATION. Consistent with the fiscal year 2026 fee schedule approved for the Department of Community Development, the total HLDP permit fee shall be Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), of which One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) shall be paid to Whitley Engineering, Inc. for performance of HLDP review services, with the remaining Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) retained by the City. SECTION 3. ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT. Compensation paid to Whitley Engineering, Inc. for HLDP review services authorized by this amendment shall not exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) annually. SECTION 4. AUTHORIZATION. The Mayor is authorized to execute any amendment or addendum necessary to implement this Resolution. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Resolution is determined invalid, such determination shall not affect the remaining portions. SECTION 6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All conflicting resolutions or provisions are hereby repealed. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. SO RESOLVED this ____ day of __________, 2026. CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA ______________________________ Jayden L. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Cassandra Lester, Interim City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Quinton Washington, City Attorney