City Council Work Session 6:00 PM 09-14-2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Stonecrest, Georgia, held on September 14, 2026, focused primarily on property nuisance and blight ordinances, financial audit updates, and procurement approvals. The council reviewed the process for addressing public nuisances and blighted properties, including the potential for the city to place liens on properties and the use of increased property tax rates to fund community redevelopment. They discussed enforcement challenges and clarified distinctions between nuisance abatement (primarily residential) and blight tax ordinances (commercial properties). The finance director provided an update on the 2026 financial summary, audit progress, and fund balances, noting that a budget amendment related to ARPA funds would be forthcoming. The council approved a sole source procurement for the Ascendant application text messaging service at a cost of $10,000 to improve city communications, with training and support included. A contract change order for 2026 street resurfacing was deferred due to timing concerns. Finally, a detailed discussion was held on the roles and responsibilities of the Urban Redevelopment Agency (URRA) and the Stonecrest Development Authority (SDA), including their powers related to property management, tax abatements, and coordination with the city council. Motions related to agenda adjustments and executive session were also passed during the meeting.