Norcross — City Council Regular Meeting, August 10, 2026
At the official Regular Council Meeting on August 10, 2026, the Norcross City Council approved the 2026 property tax millage rate of 6.249 mills, adopted the FY 2027 budget, and updated the official zoning map. Council also approved a moratorium on the demolition of pre-1950 structures until November 2, 2027, adopted a solid waste fee increase, awarded a mobile data analytics contract to CityData.ai contingent on an AI policy, and approved multiple consent items including public safety grant funding and IT/utility purchases.
Topics
- Millage rate
- Finance
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Public safety
- IT & technology
- Water & sewer
- Parks
- SPLOST
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Joshua Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the meeting minutes of the July 6 Regular Council, the August 3 Policy Work Session, and the Executive Session.
Set Agenda and Approve Consent Agenda Items
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to accept the agenda and approve the consent agenda, moving the following items being moved under discussion: 2026-253: Adoption of FY 2027 Solid Waste Fees, 2026-259: FY2026 Year-End Budget Adjustments, 2026-264: Resolution on Demolition of Structures Built before 1950 Moratorium, 2026-265: Request for Approval of Award of Contract to CityData.ai for Mobile Data Analytics Services, 2026-280: Replacement of Livestream Audio/Video Appliance
2026-249 — Approval of 2026 Property Tax Millage Rate
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve setting the Property Tax Millage Rate for Tax Year 2026 at 6.249 mills.
2026-215 — Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, Enterprise Funds Budget, and Special Revenue Funds Budget.
2026-248 — Official Zoning Map Adoption
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to adopt the Official Zoning Map to incorporate recently approved rezoning cases.
2026-231 — Preliminary Plat 2026-002 (Hunt St. and Beutell St.)
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the attached preliminary plat for the Foundry Subdivision.
2026-254 — Authorized Positions for FY27
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve a Resolution establishing the Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2027.
2026-256 — On-Call Contractor Awards for Utility Services
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the award of contracts for on-call utility services, including overhead, underground, and tree-trimming electric utility services.
2026-261 — Public Safety Building GMP Change Order
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $119,602 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve a change order to the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract in the amount of $119,602.00 for software and hardware for the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) in the new Public Safety Building, funded by the FY2026 Congressional Spending Grant.
2026-260 — Change Order to Contract with Kimley-Horn for Consulting Services Related to the Comprehensive Plan and Buford Highway Master Plan
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $21,450 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the change order to the contract with Kimley-Horn for consulting services related to the Comprehensive Plan and the Buford Highway Master Plan, in the amount of $21,450, to be paid from the Economic Development Fund under the FY2026 Budget.
2026-252 — Cybersecurity Assessment
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the selection of CyberElite Corporation to conduct a cybersecurity assessment that aligns with cybersecurity compliance and governance services for the City of Norcross.
2026-257 — Additional Park Swing Benches for Thrasher Park
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $9,536 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the purchase and installation of two additional park swing benches for Thrasher Park in the amount of $9,536.00 ($5,936 for the swings and $3,600.00 for brick paver pads), funded by Recreation SPLOST.
2026-263 — Resolution Calling for a Special Municipal Election to Fill the Unexpired City Council Term Formerly Held by Marshall Cheek
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve a Resolution calling for a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to fill the unexpired City Council term previously held by Councilmember Marshall Cheek.
2026-258 — Resolution Rescheduling Policy Work Session and Regular Council Meeting
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion authorizing the execution of a resolution ratifying the rescheduling of the July Policy Work Session from July 20, 2026, to August 3, 2026; the Regular Council Meeting from August 3, 2026, to August 10, 2026; and the August Policy Work Session from August 17, 2026, to August 24, 2026.
2026-253 — Adoption of FY 2027 Solid Waste Fees
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to adopt a 4.7 percent increase in residential and commercial solid waste collection fees, effective September 1, 2026, consistent with the city's increased costs under a five-year contract with Waste Management.
2026-259 — FY2026 Year End Budget Adjustments
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve FY26 budget amendments for personnel appropriations.
2026-264 — Resolution on Demolition of Structures Built before 1950 Moratorium
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve a resolution dated August 10, 2026, imposing a moratorium on the demolition of structures built before 1950, excluding properties owned by the City or by the Downtown Development Authority for the City of Norcross, until November 2, 2027.
2026-265 — Request for Approval of Award of Contract to CityData.ai for Mobile Data Analytics Services
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve an award of contract to CityData.ai for mobile data analytics services, contingent upon the City Council adopting a formal AI policy.
2026-280 — Replacement of Livestream Audio/Video Appliance
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · $17,903 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $17,903, funded from the Mayor and Council Contingency, for the purchase of the Livestream Studio HD550 4K Live Production Switcher to replace the City's current Livestream Studio HD Production Switcher...
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