Mayor and Council Meeting 5/18/2026

The City of Warner Robins held a Mayor and Council meeting on May 18, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a $37,000 agreement with Cox Media for advertising the 2026 Independence Day celebration and America's 250th events, and a new destination marketing services agreement with the International City Tourism Bureau to manage hotel-motel tax funds (approximately $1.4 million) for tourism promotion. The agreement includes detailed performance metrics and spending limits, such as capping administrative costs at 20% of funds received. Additionally, the council approved contract amendments for HVAC maintenance services ($102,000) and landscape maintenance services ($21,901.92), as well as software licensing renewal for police investigatory tools ($19,502). Vehicle purchases for the police department were also authorized, including two Ford Explorer Interceptors. A new grants procedures and monitoring policy was adopted to improve management and compliance of external funding. The meeting also featured a public hearing on an animal limitations waiver and recognized retirements and promotions within city departments. Overall, the meeting focused on ensuring compliance with state laws regarding tourism funding, approving contracts for city services, and addressing community and departmental matters.