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9. Formal Business

A. RES2025-008 Adopt Authorizing Resolution RES2025-008 approving an Intergovernmental Economic Development Agreement with the Downtown Smyrna Development Authority, a Preliminary Official Statement and other instruments relative to the issuance of series 2025 federally taxable revenue bonds for the purchase of approximately 12.72 acres at 3903, 3949 and 3967 South Cobb Drive as well as demolition, site development and issuance costs related thereto. Citywide Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: The Downtown Smyrna Development Authority is under contract with Emory University to purchase the former site of Emory Hospital, consisting of approximately 12.72 acres at 3903, 3949 and 3967 South Cobb Drive. The DDA has authorized the issuance of series 2025 federally taxable revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,750,000 for the purchase as well as demolition, site development and issuance costs related thereto. This Resolution approves an Intergovernmental Economic Development Agreement between the City and the Downtown Smyrna Development Authority, a Preliminary Official Statement and other instruments as may be necessary relative to the bond. Finance and Economic Development staff recommend approval. Mayor Norton stated that the city had been approached by developers to develop a 500-600 unit apartment complex with a coffee shop. But this council wanted to utilize this space for something more community-friendly for the city. Mayor Pro Tem Gould stated that though there is a provision to demo the buildings, that would not be happening anytime soon. The established businesses that are currently occupying space there are free to continue and are in no danger of being removed. Councilmember Lindley wanted to clarify that the property has not been used as a hospital for several years, and there is a deed restriction that states no other hospital could use that property as a hospital. Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould made a motion to approve item RES2025- 008; seconded by Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None

B. ATH2025-067 Authorization to approve the contract based off RFQ-25-021 to Triple R Paving & Construction LLC. (5353 North Lake Drive, Morrow, GA. 30260) in an amount not to exceed $1,422,468.54 to be paid from LMIG Funds & 2022 SPLOST- Resurfacing line item for the milling and overlay of city streets and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents. Citywide Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: This project is to mill and overlay of approximately 22 city streets as part of our citywide annual resurfacing. it equates to approximately 10 miles of city street. Purchasing and Public Works recommend approval. Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ATH2025-067; seconded by Councilmember Latonia P. Hines. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None

C. ATH2025-069 Authorization to amend the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund adopted project length budgets to reallocate funding from adopted project budgets and create additional projects. Citywide Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: The City has completed several projects and needs to reallocate funding to other ARPA projects. We also need to establish project length budgets for several obligations that did not have an established budget. Staff recommends approval. Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ATH2025-069; seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None

D. ATH2025-071 Authorization to approve extended incremental work hours and Sunday work outside of the already approved work hours for Couch Group on the Village Green Bathroom / Playground project. Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: If approved, this will extend work hours on Saturdays and Sundays until 6:00 PM. No noisy or large work starting prior to noon on Sundays. Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item ATH2025-071; seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None

E. AGR2025-016 Approve an addendum to the amendment extending the term of the concession agreement with Gonna Fly Now, LLC until January 31, 2056, and authorize the mayor to execute all related documents. Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: The City of Smyrna has a concession agreement with Gonna Fly Now, LLC covering the operation of the Fox creek Golf Course on Windy Hill Road and Cobb County has a similar agreement with Gonna Fly Now, LLC covering the operation of the abutting Legacy Golf Course. The city recently approved an amendment to the concession agreement extending the term until January 31, 2056. The National Park service has requested that its standard Concession Agreement guidelines be incorporated into the Concession Agreement guidelines and this addendum does that. Staff recommends approval. Councilmember Charles Welch made a motion to approve item AGR2025-016; seconded by Councilmember Travis Lindley. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None

F. ATH2025-075 Approval to renew the property liability insurance provider with Traveler’s Insurance with Oakbridge/Saville as the brokers of record in the amount of $1,163,438.24 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Citywide Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: The City maintains property and liability insurance with an annual coverage period of May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026. Rates are based on a look back of past claims, losses, and liability exposure, taking into account the newly installed turf soccer fields. This policy includes risk management services provided by the brokers of record. City Administrator recommends approval. Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. made a motion to approve item ATH2025-075; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None

10. Consent Agenda Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None

A. MIN2025-074 Approval of the April 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

B. MIN2025-076 Approval of the April 7, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting Minutes This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

C. MIN2025-078 Approval of the April 7, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

D. ATH2025-064 Authorization for the closure of W. Spring St. in the lower portion of the Market Village to King St. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation and Vineyard Wine Market Jazz Under the Gazebo private event, and council approval to serve beer and wine Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.