05 19 26 Council Meeting

The City of Statesboro, Georgia held a council meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a three-year contract with Gallagher for property, casualty, and workers compensation insurance brokerage services, with options to renew for two additional years. The council also approved a $29,900 contract amendment with Cranston Engineering for design services related to the West Main Streetscape project, funded by 2018 TSPLOST funds. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor to apply for approximately $460,000 in Georgia Department of Transportation mobile road assistance funds. A significant budget discussion focused on the fiscal challenges posed by the dissolution of the county fire district, which has negatively impacted the city’s budget by $2.7 million. The city manager outlined potential budget cuts, including the reduction of about 60 staff positions if millage rates are not increased, though council members expressed opposition to such cuts. The council also approved a resolution to refinance a tax allocation district bond through Queensboro Bank to finance public infrastructure installation. Other agenda items included zoning variances for commercial developments and amendments to ordinances regulating data centers. The meeting concluded with public comments and a council member’s resignation announcement.