(2026) 09-08 City Council Meeting

The City Council of Monroe, GA, held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of the purchase of a 2026 John Deere loader for $398,457.16 using Sourcewell contract pricing, and the purchase of a 2027 Kenworth T880 truck for $182,245 through Sourcewell. The council also approved awarding a $1,632,909.75 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) construction contract to K Dub Corporation for drainage, sewer, and street improvements along West Maryville and Nile Street. Additionally, the council approved a $3 million grant agreement with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for the Alcovy River Park project, with a local match of approximately $1.4 million. The council extended a preliminary plat moratorium related to wastewater treatment plant expansion and approved termination of a telecom sales agent agreement due to in-house capabilities. Several rezoning and annexation requests were approved to align zoning with existing uses and to facilitate a $30 million technical training facility development. These actions reflect ongoing infrastructure improvements, capital equipment upgrades, and community development initiatives in Monroe.