Buford — City Commission Regular Meeting, July 20, 2026
Official minutes from the July 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Buford City Commission. The Commission approved multiple rezoning, annexation, and zoning modification requests, allowed continued operation under the FY 2026 budget, accepted a land donation, and approved various construction low bids and invoice payments using SPLOST and general funds.
Topics
- Zoning
- Finance
- Contracts
- Transportation
- SPLOST
- Parks
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the July 20, 2026 Commission meeting as presented by staff.
Approval of June 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting as presented by staff.
#Z-26-15 — Rezoning 396 Mimosa Drive from RM to R-100
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Atlas Development requested rezoning for the property located at 396 Mimosa Drive from RM to R-100. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions:
#Z-26-18 — Rezoning 3.2 acres out of parcel 08-151-002008 on Gainesville Highway from R-100 to M-1
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Oakley Real Estate Partners requested a rezoning for the property located at 995 Gainesville Highway, out of parcel 08-151-002008, containing 3.2 acres from R-100 to M-1. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following conditions:
Plat #732/#Z-26-16 — Annexation and Rezoning 0.384 acres at 3728 Jones Drive from AR-1 to R-100
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Hudson Land Holdings, LLC requested annexation and rezoning for the property located at 3728 Jones Drive, out of parcel 08-156-002004, containing 0.384 acres from AR-1 to R-100. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions:
#ZM-26-02 — Zoning Condition Modification for Mercedes Benz Signage at 3189 Gravel Springs Road
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
North American Installation, Mercedez Benz, 3189 Gravel Springs Road requested a modification from zoning conditions of May 6, 2024 for the Mercedez Benz dealership for signage. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request.
#ZM-26-03 — Zoning Condition Modifications for 4105 Gainesville Highway
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Oakley Real Estate Partners, 4105 Gainesville Highway, requested to modify conditions from #Z-23-09 approved March 6, 2023. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request.
Authorization to Continue Operating Under FY 2026 Operating Budget
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager to continue operating under the fiscal year 2026 operating budget until adoption of the fiscal year 2027 operating budget.
FY 2026 Budget Amendment for Actual Expenditures Through June 30, 2026
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to amend the fiscal year 2026 budget to reflect actual expenditures through June 30, 2026.
Amendments to Buford Community Center Town Park & Theatre Rental Agreement
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve amendments to Buford Community Center Town Park & Theatre rental agreement.
Acceptance of Land Donation (Tax Parcels 7-302-409 and 7-302-108A)
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks approve donation of land to the city being tax parcels 7-302-409, 1.54 acres and 7-302-108A, 4.30 acres and authorize City Manager to sign IRS donation documents...
Payment to Gwinnett Soil & Water Conservation District
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $1,600 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve payment of $1,600.00 to Gwinnett Soil & Water Conservation District in support of conservation of natural resources in Gwinnett County.
Approval of Low Bid for 2026 LMIG Paving Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve low bid for 2026 LMIG paving project.
Approval of Low Bid for Wilson Avenue Pedestrian Improvements and Easement Acquisition
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $250,000 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve low bid for Wilson Avenue pedestrian improvements (CDBG $250,000) and authorize City Manager to acquire easements.
Amendment to Phillip Beard Stadium Field House Rental Agreement
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve amendment to Phillip Beard Stadium Field House Rental Agreement, Alumni Rentals.
Payments to Michael Baker International and Charles Black Construction Co. for Buford High School Pedestrian Bridge Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $66,459.93 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $30,792.93 to Michael Baker International and Invoice #2606-005-2 in the amount of $35,667.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School pedestrian bridge project and utilize SPLOST/general funds.
Payment to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School CTAE Addition Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $8,217.06 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment of Invoice #23125-04 in the amount of $8,217.06 to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School CTAE addition project.
Payment to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School Softball Field House Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $149.11 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment of Invoice #25106-05 in the amount of $149.11 to Breaux & Associates for Buford High School softball field house project.
Change Order No. 5 and Payments to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for New Street Roundabout Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $294,988.06 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize change order no. 5 and payments #10 and #11 totaling $294,988.06 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for New Street Roundabout project and utilize SPLOST/general funds.
Payment to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $255,057.07 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #16 in the amount of $255,057.07 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Moreno Street LCI project.
Payment to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School Softball Field House Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $152,240.50 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment of Invoice #2524-005 in the amount of $152,240.50 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School softball field house project.
Payment to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford Public Works Parking Lot Addition Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $631,613.96 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment of Invoice #2608-002 in the amount of $631,613.96 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for City of Buford Public Works parking lot addition project.
Payment to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Tom Riden Track Resurfacing Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $517,644 · Motion: Mr. Weeks · Second: Mr. Burge
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #7 in the amount of $517,644.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Tom Riden Track resurfacing and improvements project.
Payment to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Shadburn Ferry Road Improvements Project
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $139,506.06 · Motion: Mr. Burge · Second: Mr. Weeks
Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $139,506.06 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Shadburn Ferry Road improvements project and utilize SPLOST/general funds.
Sources
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