Atlanta City Council advances multiple infrastructure and community service initiatives

The Atlanta City Council held a regular session on June 2, 2025, addressing several key ordinances and resolutions aimed at improving infrastructure and community services.

One of the most significant discussions involved an ordinance proposed by Council Members Antonio Lewis, Michael Julian Bond, Matt Westmoreland, Marcia Calleova Street, and Isha Collins. This ordinance authorizes the mayor to acquire property interests necessary for the Cleveland Avenue sidewalk installation project. It includes provisions for negotiations with property owners and, if necessary, the initiation of condemnation proceedings. This item will be referred to the Transportation Committee for further consideration.

Another important resolution, introduced by Council Members Matt Westmoreland, Michael Julian Bond, Marcia Kajovostri, and Isha Collins, requests a traffic study in the Ferguson neighborhood. The study aims to assess the need for safety improvements due to increased traffic volume on Springdale Road Southwest. This resolution will also be sent to the Transportation Committee.

Additionally, Council Member Dustin Hillis presented multiple items, including two lease agreements with the Atlanta Independent School System for portions of Chattahoochee Park. These agreements will waive competitive procurement provisions and will be referred to the Community Development and Human Services Committee.

Hillis also introduced an ordinance to adopt the Huff Road multimodal plan, which will amend the 2021 comprehensive development plan. This item will be reviewed by the same committee. Furthermore, he proposed an intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County for water and sewer treatment services, which will be referred to the City Utilities Committee.

Council Member Isha Collins discussed an amendment to the budget for the Mayor's Office of International Immigrant Affairs, adding funding for services to victims of violent crimes. This amendment will be sent to the Finance Executive Committee.

Lastly, Council Member Andrea Boone introduced a resolution to accept a community challenge grant aimed at reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure. This grant will also be referred to the Community Development and Human Services Committee.

The meeting concluded with a focus on enhancing community safety, infrastructure, and services, with several items set for further discussion in their respective committees.