City of Rome, GA Commission Meeting: 08/24/2026

The City of Rome, GA Commission held a meeting on August 24, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. A resolution was approved to pursue a $1 million grant and a $1 million low-interest loan from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the South Broad Street Bridge repair, with final loan approval to be decided later. The commission also approved a $974,930 contract award to SH Creole Contracting for the Jackson Hill Trail Connection Project, a key capital improvement to the city's trail network. Additionally, the commission approved a Justice Assistance Grant resolution to secure $26,509 for purchasing new public safety barricades to enhance crowd safety at city events. Several zoning and special use permit requests were considered, including a denial without prejudice for a multifamily residential special use permit involving micro-apartments, reflecting concerns about zoning code changes and building conditions. Other zoning changes for office and commercial uses were approved. The meeting included discussions on solid waste recycling deficit invoices and various committee meeting announcements. No new contracts or vendor selections beyond those noted were reported.