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ATH2025-137 Authorization to award RFP 25-024 Updated City Signage to Commercial Signs (3548 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080) for $173,961.00 to be paid from the General Fund and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents

2025-08-18 · approved · minutes

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Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	6	Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay	0	None
absent	1	Councilmember Pickens

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1 reported contribution connect through Commercial Signs. These are documented business or employer connections; they do not establish influence.

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Authorization to award RFP 25-024 Updated City Signage to Commercial Signs (3548 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080) for $173,961.00 to be paid from the General Fund and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents
Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.
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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve item ATH2025- 137

Reported carried · Mover: Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould · Seconder: Councilmember Travis Lindley

Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	6	Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay	0	None
absent	1	Councilmember Pickens

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