8.19.25 - Pre-Commission & Commission Meetings

The Macon-Bibb County Commission held pre-commission and commission meetings on August 19-20, 2025, addressing various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts for road repairs, such as a $94,500 contract with ACE Entities LLC for emergency cover and repairs on Hopewell Road, and awarding a paving contract to a new, competitively low-bidder company for the 2024 Elmig road list. The commission also authorized a $100,000 agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for value engineering services related to the Bass Road widening project. Budget transfers were approved to cover increased costs in the Linear Park grant project, moving $64,900 from contingency to contractual services. Additionally, a one-year extension contract worth $99,320 was approved for Southern Behavioral Services to operate the employee assistance program. The commission discussed and approved a significant rollback of the millage rate to 9.575 mills, resulting in a roughly $26 million reduction in property tax revenue, while emphasizing fiscal responsibility and balanced budgeting. Other items included approval of alcohol licenses, reappointments to boards, and property abandonment and sale to a local church. Public comments focused on the millage rate impact, park amenities, and community services. The meeting concluded with a proclamation recognizing National Emergency Management Awareness Month and an executive session for legal matters.