April 7, 2026 Pre-Commission & Commission Meetings

The Macon-Bibb County Commission held pre-commission and regular meetings on April 7, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included contract awards and appropriations for capital improvement projects such as roof replacements with Benton Roofing, installation of an automated parking system at Middle Georgia Regional Airport for $114,584, fire station alert system upgrades with Bricks, Inc. for $1,256,750, and sidewalk analysis consulting services with Street Scan USA for $394,167. The commission also approved a $149,982 contract for playground equipment at Bloomfield Gilead Recreation Center and a $1.24 million guaranteed maximum price for phase one of the law enforcement center expansion. Additionally, a $45,000 professional services agreement extension with Root Analytics LLC was approved to support homelessness data and outreach efforts, which was discussed extensively. The commission authorized various appropriations from the 2018 SPLOST fund for public safety equipment, sidewalk and road improvements, and IT upgrades. A $135,000 settlement payment related to a 2024 vehicle accident was also approved. The meeting included a proclamation recognizing community development block grant and home investment partnership programs. Motions for all procurement and budget items were passed, with some discussion on homelessness services funding priorities. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract approvals, capital projects, and funding allocations impacting county infrastructure and public safety.