Canton GA City Council March 19 2026

The City of Canton, Georgia City Council held a meeting on March 19, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council reviewed the monthly financial report for January 2025, noting expenditures and revenues across various funds including the general fund, tax allocation district fund, hotel motel tax fund, and rental car tax fund. They approved the consent agenda which included street acceptance for city maintenance and a low-income housing tax credit award. The council also approved the fiscal year 2025 year-end budget amendment to cover unanticipated expenses such as repairs and maintenance and accounting adjustments for vehicle leases. Discussions included a proposed application to the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Senior Program to access targeted affordable housing funds, and an intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County for road resurfacing estimated at $1.8 million, with bids due April 6. Additionally, the council reviewed bids for right-of-way maintenance contracts and discussed a consulting services agreement with Tetrate Tech, Inc. for a risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan for the city’s water system. A legislative update was provided on House Bill 1116 concerning property tax relief and local sales tax options. The council also announced the upcoming government asset auction and the city council spring retreat. Motions to approve the agenda, consent items, and budget amendments were passed unanimously.