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Angela Bowers introduced herself to the committee and described 18 years of city service across multiple departments, including recent work as the city’s director of disability access in ADA compliance. She said she is a certified ADA coordinator and a project management professional and pledged to bring collaboration and policy knowledge to the advisory committee.

The committee voted to favorably recommend the appointment, 6 yays, 0 nays. Council staff said the appointee will be contacted with next steps.

Bowers thanked the mayor and several city staff who supported her nomination in her remarks to the committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","#Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee Meeting April 30, 2025 #atlpol","oneSentenceSummary","The Transportation Committee approved Mayor Andre Dickens’ appointment of Angela Bowers to the City of Atlanta Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee. Bowers described her ADA compliance experience and city service record.","taxTitle","Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",2959,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6256149,"Council approves resurfacing contract amendments, asks for project‑level LMIG breakdown before budget hearings",546,2986000,3532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b&start=2986&end=3532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b/thumbnail_2986000.jpg","/articles/6256149/Atlanta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-approves-resurfacing-contract-amendments-asks-for-projectlevel-LMIG-breakdown-before-budget-hearings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256149-b43f045abeebbda56c7e9fae711d8310/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173955&Signature=TSgGQPmbf7MvQBgEMbDaDjC4NpTS61-pKu2juX0P1Sa2b97j65j84WdNk0FDEL3GwnZaL~wAsJooXLRfzdFXQETkvAgCxc01zOoaKa8cYUZfUom~yTUJABKAAjJqdDknvVLE-s9re9GZWhQ7onDrmca9flNYfJx2--WmWV1NKTVKC8piUWkaB6fqkzv-S3BbKuf75USGAyAxSE304pl2aAZSf0d1VtnAZGPSwYUtNWeJpziMA6dJzMBzOFkWDV-jNUK-HC3sRUJr-nIZhE-WRZpJHPJU8aFhRtIrdpjXujW0bB5nDsxEyDR-hBkXsqn88JLwPdYsSsfYjvaErk3f~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ATLANTA — The Transportation Committee on Tuesday approved amendments to two resurfacing contracts and pressed city transportation officials for a project‑level breakdown of outstanding work and funding ahead of budget hearings and major events.

What passed: The committee approved a third amendment to a 2021 resurfacing contract with Stewart Brothers to add $6,601,890.03 for resurfacing work (vote 6–0). The panel also approved a substitute amendment to add $8,725,205.46 to a separate 2021 resurfacing contract with Magnum Pavement Co.; the substitute passed with conditions and a commitment to submit a clean substitute caption and funding detail promptly (vote 6–0 on substitute, with council conditions).

Council requests and concerns: Councilmember Juan and others pressed for an itemized, council‑district breakdown of remaining balances, project status and where new LMIG funding and Renew Atlanta bond proceeds are programmed. Juan said the committee was “in the ninth inning” before World Cup and asked the administration to furnish district‑level project rosters urgently. Commissioner Solomon Caviness (ATLDOT) and staff said they are working to scrub data and will provide the breakdown and the results of a recent PCI (pavement condition index) study when available.

Procurement and timeline issues: Several council members questioned continuing month‑to‑month contract extensions and urged the procurement office to accelerate solicitations for new resurfacing contracts so spring 2026 work can proceed without delay. Caviness said the department will coordinate with procurement and that industry consolidation has changed how contracts may be structured.

Clarifying figures: The Stewart Brothers amendment adds $6,601,890.03; the Magnum Pavement substitute adds $8,725,205.46 (the substitute also folded in a Fairburn Road add of approximately $3,000,000 that council asked to be reflected in a cleaned substitute). Council conditioned approval on receiving an amended caption and a clear funding schedule by the following Monday.

What’s next: The department committed to deliver a district‑level breakdown of open projects and funding within weeks and to coordinate with procurement to move solicitations forward ahead of the FY26 budget hearings.","The Transportation Committee approved multi‑million‑dollar amendments to ongoing resurfacing contracts and pressed the department for a detailed, council‑district breakdown of outstanding projects and funding as the city prepares for World Cup events and FY26 budgets.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6256154,"Council extends on‑street parking contract while DOT conducts a 4–6 month fee study and plans public work session",742,4214000,4956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b&start=4214&end=4956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b/thumbnail_4214000.jpg","/articles/6256154/Atlanta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-extends-onstreet-parking-contract-while-DOT-conducts-a-46-month-fee-study-and-plans-public-work-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256154-01efdafde5b693d767e04257b3ed61a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173955&Signature=EpIERoh7crdHUUpfFGgCCFPqE5H4N57xZshG-twBNkaF1TCh8ul1WqoSVPx0vjva9c139kXOQdbu4lqc7upTrN7VV4e1sG-kKqW6wB6rfTyl33apdQoBJD0MwRUCrk1ofi~bKZemWzkmu2AJKiZioUfiME1Fmrv2ANCUayBQspZSd6aAFESFYst6PoUfiLAk84e6VUvCE6IHrOHYwgDScyUz8zx6dyKKl4rlvLcEopnFMkxE6XdnRMbMpgdRcBdWTDrChd1ASCcWt4zA~RuZrNq72gp56bJ0TqnVOuGZTdi2ECxLLhQLtw-4CD~w3AhVZtqv-JLDG1sq-HZRpNmRzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ATLANTA — The Transportation Committee on Tuesday approved a month‑to‑month extension of the city’s on‑street parking management contract to preserve current enforcement while the city completes a formal fee study, but several council members urged a quicker timeline and a public work session to address curbside management and enforcement gaps.

What the committee approved: The committee voted to extend the current on‑street parking services agreement with the existing operator on a month‑to‑month basis while the Department of Transportation completes a fee study. Deputy Commissioner Betty Smoot Madison told the panel the fee study “will take about 4 to 6 months to complete,” and the extension is meant to preserve service levels during that work. The motion passed with a favorable vote (6 yays, 0 nays) and included a condition that the department hold a public work session on parking and curb management.

Why council members pressed for urgency: Councilmembers raised continuing enforcement gaps on curbside rules — delivery vehicles, rideshare drivers, commercial vehicles and other curb obstructions — and urged that the new contract scope allow third‑party enforcement to issue a wider range of citations. One councilmember said the city has “largely abandoned curbside management enforcement” and warned that another year of delay would perpetuate problems for local retail and pedestrian safety.

Officials’ response: Deputy Commissioner Smoot Madison said the department has prepared multiple scope alternatives for a future request for proposals, including versions that would expand third‑party enforcement, but some enhancements will require changes to city code and coordination with the city’s finance and procurement teams. She said the fee study is a required step before new fees or contractual approaches are adopted.

Next steps: The committee asked staff to schedule a public work session on curbside policy and enforcement; city staff said they will coordinate a session date and share it with committee members. The department also will continue the fee study and prepare procurement documents for a future RFP.","The Transportation Committee approved a month‑to‑month extension of the city’s on‑street parking management contract while the department completes a formal fee study; council members demanded a public work session and urged faster action on curbside enforcement issues.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6256159,"Airport staff allege workplace bullying; council welcomes new GM as airport contracts clear committee",2331,136000,2467000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b&start=136&end=2467","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b/thumbnail_136000.jpg","/articles/6256159/Atlanta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Airport-staff-allege-workplace-bullying-council-welcomes-new-GM-as-airport-contracts-clear-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256159-1dc8cb68119186151f4e4a55d8d1a9c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173955&Signature=EWAzQDCCKCC85mMV9CALDaVcjzPIxGB38WbVp3n5f2zfhu2oegL-M9f94uXudZe2hfU2mf5sgwrQjE6EeZPKzsrXuDhUa5Y1ylLArpK~iGS7-FULJlAjCCFI3rJJicTm-E-qdSILE9cp1nMZ6WCLtwf~FTYHLMgManOMdqfA3xJO0FnlDdJU8qUu5MHblQrFIqQQs6jCVBC-StXPt1J2s5ljKAhJ8VRSOhVfnAPGJIu1WN~WolCakldI8srTlfjbdTmjPUFqGMaUOdY2n2WghcQ4wZM7tUlykAVBMWoJcF53kDT2tQ8K04nlhKp3phQIRK4w4K7jhYZqxN6EUs1hog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ATLANTA — A long-serving airport employee used the Transportation Committee’s public‑comment period on Tuesday to accuse a Department of Aviation manager of persistent bullying and retaliation, and council members approved a series of airport contracts and welcomed the airport’s new general manager.

What happened in public comment: Michael Jones, who identified himself as a 22-year airport employee, said he and co-workers have been repeatedly disciplined and that “Christopher Jackman is nothing more than a bully.” Jones accused the department of failing to act after internal interviews and said employees had not received retro pay owed from July 2021; he urged council oversight and an investigation. The remarks were part of the meeting’s public comment segment.

Council response and new leadership: The committee introduced the airport’s new general manager, Ricky Smith, who told the panel, “It is truly an honor to be here” and said he would be “an open book” and “as transparent as possible.” Several council members said the administration and the committee stand ready to help address concerns raised by airport staff.

Security and contracts approved: The committee approved multiple airport items by voice vote, including a reimbursable Delta Airlines lease amendment related to gates and club space (authority to execute a lease amendment with a reimbursable amount to Delta not to exceed $88,200,000.00) and a one‑year renewal for license‑plate‑reader installation, maintenance and support services with Flock Group. Both measures passed with favorable votes (Delta lease 6 yays, 0 nays; license plate reader renewal 6 yays, 0 nays). Assistant General Manager Candace Brown said the airport has installed new camera and vehicle‑monitoring systems and that the license‑plate readers cover “outer perimeter roads” and aid coordination with Atlanta Police Department.

Allegations and limits of the public record: Jones’s allegations are his statements during public comment. The committee did not take a disciplinary or investigatory action in the meeting record; the council and airport leadership said they would follow up.

Other public comments: A separate speaker, identified as Dr. Robinson, asked why large concession operators and ride‑hail companies can owe the city millions in fees and continue operating; he also criticized recent parking fee increases at the airport as sudden and urged a phased approach.

What the committee approved (selected):
- Delta: authorized an amendment to the airport use and lease agreement involving surrender of certain Concourse B space and related reimbursable work to Delta, not to exceed $88,200,000.00 (vote 6–0).
- License plate readers: authorized a one‑year option for contracted license‑plate‑reader equipment, installation and maintenance with Flock Group (vote 6–0).

What’s next: Committee members said they will follow up on the public complaints and noted the new general manager’s offer to be available and transparent; separate inquiries about personnel and disciplinary processes are subject to internal HR procedures and were not resolved at the meeting.","A public commenter alleged long-running bullying at Hartsfield‑Jackson by a Department of Aviation manager; council members approved several airport contracts and the new general manager introduced himself and pledged transparency.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6256164,"City leaders press MARTA for timeline after Summerhill BRT cost increases and audit questions",584,1280000,1864000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b&start=1280&end=1864","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158542-5396a98a7bcc0be3ca3a6aa0bff7a31b/thumbnail_1280000.jpg","/articles/6256164/Atlanta/Fulton-County/Georgia/City-leaders-press-MARTA-for-timeline-after-Summerhill-BRT-cost-increases-and-audit-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256164-c59652cef9181fd0b23a248fb2718c5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173955&Signature=XpYgjME2El8ta-AWijXw6lICj9dD0krftp2I1emLy6tsVuvgSabYZlNWHCcwLQuH2HhKnSjTIpBI4NSoOzDwgmi9bSTlG17eh7vXHqxI-Nu2R9Y20GMCu2SQ4Nv5zX5PKn3uX9BPasxxYu6BZwDxex8YvyGsGGzCUFtyCBl2unTbXdJ9NbTTuHPXt62kInvapDzFFV~85vmrSsC67ELQu6ef5HEfD39hIeeToHHUn11wgIgnRMHV5Eq7VzBbhCz3ZDYZUTmNQyf74Qwssp19ZfOwGpg1WHMYpUM7ksE0aOAKPvsGf7ogEPexhtu6s9dFhkDAWZDRa9pe14jCuUXDFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ATLANTA — City officials said Tuesday they are pressing MARTA for details and a short timeline after the Summerhill bus rapid transit (BRT) project reported major cost increases and delivery delays, raising questions about the wider More MARTA program and city oversight of taxpayer funds.

City Chief Operating Officer Lashandra Burks told the Transportation Committee that the city has asked MARTA for “very specific information” about projects, “the challenges that they see, what we think some of the overruns may be, the expenses to date, the budgeted amount.” Burks said the city was surprised by requests for additional funding and delays on the Summerhill BRT and is working to get documents that show cost-to-date and the reasons for increases.

Why it matters: Council members said Summerhill is the city’s first major BRT project and an early failure could make it harder to justify other projects such as the Clifton Corridor or Hamilton Road BRTs. Councilmember Jason Dozier said he was “deeply disappointed” and warned that the project’s delay could undermine support for future transit investments.

What officials said and did
- Burks said the city and MARTA are forming a joint committee of senior leadership to reconcile differences between a city audit and a MARTA financial assessment; she characterized the two reports as different kinds of reviews and said reconciliation work is underway.
- Councilmember Byron Amos and Councilmember Overstreet asked for a MARTA presentation to the committee as soon as a timeline is available; Overstreet said, “I don’t want an indefinite joint committee.”
- Burks committed to working with MARTA on a short timeline and to provide frequent updates to the council.

Council concerns: Several council members pressed for specifics on how the Summerhill delays and overruns would affect other projects funded by the half‑cent sales tax and the Renew Atlanta/moving Atlanta forward programs. Councilmember Juan said the committee is “in the ninth inning” for World Cup readiness and asked for a project-level breakdown of outstanding balances and status by council district; Burks and department staff committed to providing a district-level breakdown in the coming weeks.

Formal action: During the meeting the council approved an intergovernmental agreement to reimburse MARTA for resurfacing the general-purpose lanes of Hank Aaron Drive as part of the Summerhill BRT work, authorizing payment not to exceed $6,304,312.00. The measure passed 5 yeas, 1 nay.

Background: Council members referred to a city audit and a separate MARTA financial assessment that showed differing totals; committee members said the MARTA assessment was narrower in scope and took less time than the full audit the city completed. Burks and the mayor’s office said the joint committee will work to reconcile numbers and report back.

What’s next: Committee members requested a MARTA briefing to the Transportation Committee and a short reconciliation timeline from the joint city–MARTA committee. Burks said the city will provide repeated updates and will aim for a short, not indefinite, schedule.","City staff and council members pressed MARTA and the mayor’s office for a clear timeline and reconciliation after the Summerhill BRT project reported unexpected cost increases and audit differences; city officials said they have opened a joint committee with MARTA and requested detailed project-by-project information.","actionData","errors"]

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