(2026) 06-09 City Council Meeting

The City Council of Monroe, Georgia, held a meeting on June 9, 2026, which included various community updates and procurement-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a five-year parking lot lease agreement between the city and St. Albans Episcopal Church to increase downtown parking availability, with restrictions during church hours. The council also accepted a $254,947.16 grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation for local road assistance, earmarked for road restoration and overlay projects on several streets. Additionally, the council approved a proposed Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) agreement to lease approximately 20.3 route miles of fiber optic cable to Social Circle, which includes an upgrade of the city's main backhaul connection from 40G to 100G at no extra cost. The meeting also covered the acceptance of the city's audited financial report for fiscal year 2025, highlighting strong financial health and no significant audit findings. Other business included approval of on-premise beer and wine licenses for local establishments and tabling of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) related item. The council discussed upcoming capital projects, including engineering and construction plans for Alco River Park, signaling ongoing infrastructure development efforts.