May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Sandy Springs held a City Council meeting on May 5, 2026, which included extensive discussions on multiple capital improvement projects, particularly related to fire station construction and infrastructure enhancements. The council reviewed detailed design presentations for Fire Station 4 and the logistics building, including budget considerations and scheduling for fire stations 1, 3, and 4. The meeting featured contract award recommendations, including a $9 million design services contract to Atkins Realis USA, Inc. for the Roberts Drive Side Path Phase 1 project, which was tabled pending further clarification on scoring methodology. Additionally, a $44,030 contract was awarded to Acceler Construction LLC for the Mountain Creek Road Storm Water Maintenance Phase 2 project. The council also approved a supplemental agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to secure additional federal funding for the Roberts Drive project. Other procurement-related actions included approval of a $23,700 easement purchase for the Lake Forest and Allen Road roundabout project and the adoption of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan focusing on sidewalk and utility projects. The meeting concluded with approval of nonprofit arts and recreation program contracts and discussions on upcoming transportation sales tax projects. Several motions related to contract awards and funding were passed, reflecting active procurement and capital project management by the city.