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City staff told the council the low bid from Herring was about $21.8 million and that the city has roughly $10.8 million available in state and local fiscal recovery funds (SLFRF) that must be spent by the end of the next fiscal year. Staff said an expected GEFA loan would be about $18.8 million, including $5 million in principal forgiveness, giving the city potential total funding of roughly $29.6 million.

The funding mix matters for utility rates. “If we can keep that project within 22,500,000, that will fall in line with the rate schedule that we discussed last year,” said Lamar, a staff member who presented the project to the council. He said staff is recommending a contingency target of $700,000 so the project aligns with a rate study the council previously approved.

Construction scheduling and next steps were explained to the council. Lamar said the contractor is holding its bid for 60 days and staff wants council approval contingent on the GEFA loan so contract execution can proceed as soon as the loan is signed. He estimated a year-and-a-half of active construction under ideal conditions and said, including likely rain days and other factors, the realistic schedule could be about two years from a September start. He also told the council that loan repayments would not begin until after construction and final GEFA closeout paperwork are completed.

Council member Caleb Phillips moved to approve the contractor contingent on the GEFA loan. The motion passed (vote count not specified in the transcript). The motion as spoken quoted a bid number that differed from the staff presentation; staff had described the low bid as about $21,797,000 while the motion referenced $21,000,007.97. The council packet and staff presentation identify the low bidder and the funding assumptions; the record shows the approval was contingent on the GEFA loan being executed before contracts are finalized.

Staff identified key next steps: finalize the GEFA loan, execute contracts (staff estimated a 4–6 week period to complete contract paperwork), schedule a preconstruction meeting, and begin shop-drawing reviews. Staff also noted fisheries and wildlife coordination and on-site construction inspection as part of project management.

Council members asked about contingencies and whether any construction savings would be passed back to the city; staff said they attempt to value-engineer projects and request contract deductions if savings arise. Staff also said the GEFA loan includes an expectation that up to $5 million would be principal forgiveness and that timing of loan documents could be imminent.

The council’s approval allows staff to move forward with contract execution once the GEFA loan is finalized; the city will return to the council with standard contract documents and any material amendments.

Ending: Staff indicated they will notify the mayor and city clerk when GEFA communications arrive and will return to the council with updates on contract execution and construction milestones.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting Regular Meeting Monday, June 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dawsonville — The Dawsonville City Council voted to award the Flat Creek Water Pollution Control Plant construction contract to Herring Construction Company, contingent on final execution of a Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loan.","taxTitle","Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia","taxId",56678,"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},6199750,"Dawsonville contracts Jackal Media Group for two concerts; DDA commits $5,000 per show",859,3593000,4452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3823413-0da75ee6b2e9a1bbc8a14baa4f574fe1&start=3593&end=4452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3823413-0da75ee6b2e9a1bbc8a14baa4f574fe1/thumbnail_3593000.jpg","/articles/6199750/Dawsonville/Dawson-County/Georgia/Dawsonville-contracts-Jackal-Media-Group-for-two-concerts-DDA-commits-5000-per-show","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199750-3431bea0330e4debc82fc7317ff63322/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437035&Signature=gzxhpyqp4zzajEVKAwnOBLc5gW2xskTD~zBbJ2XW9~Cz7ebHREaB0QCrwWHLSOmyfSp0t18kt8JPPCupmPKMaP0Cld7iEelM~uenW9YpV01jxkoaFE6BuQSsxtX0vGrPqlOV-qJHAn-I46b51OVuTZSCv7Rln7xcN75r9IM8TMLyjEFQrJo9cNz9ygLhEmF7FwQY2xtcrNN~5p88Y2f46nYS7K3~Ml9C-rCDXrDLx1uYjOYAQv76UQb0oJ~J8t~dWE6M5rsp01vXoZlI8bKEQ3lvmuJk2w1Mtqbt~R5niEFl4QdEWYcECjJDOhGLmkQhgsEp-ExeGe1cKEYzeAzySA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dawsonville — The Dawsonville City Council approved a service agreement with Jackal Media Group to produce two concerts in 2025, with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) committing $5,000 toward each show and the city agreeing to provide matching funds.

Assistant City Manager Jacob Evans introduced Jackal Media Group, which described a turnkey concert model that includes staging, sound, lighting, video production and vendor management. Joshua Jackals, a Jackal Media representative, and Steve (surname reported in the packet) described a business model that pairs production with local sponsorship sales to offset event costs.

Steve, a Jackal representative, said the company’s standard package is $10,000 per concert and includes a $1,000 credit toward a featured band. “We give you a thousand dollars towards a band,” he said, adding the company also helps source local and regional talent and sells sponsor placements on a logo screen to generate revenue for the host city.

Jackal Media and staff proposed two concerts this year as a pilot and suggested the events could pre‑activate space the city plans for a future amphitheater. The DDA indicated it would commit $5,000 to each of the two concerts, which staff and Jackal said would cut the city’s initial net cost while sponsorship sales were pursued.

Jackal representatives said they could deliver a show on roughly a 60‑day timeline depending on band availability, staging, and coordination; recommended windows discussed included August–September or September–October. Jacob Evans said staff would serve as the city’s points of contact and would coordinate dates and sponsorship lists.

Council member (name stated as Veil in the record) moved to approve Jackal Media as the city’s concert contractor with the city to match DDA funding; the council approved the motion (vote not recorded in transcript). Staff said they will follow up on dates, sponsorship outreach, and contract review by the city attorney.

Ending: Staff and Jackal Media will finalize dates, sponsorship outreach, and a production schedule and return to the council with any material contract terms that require further approval.","The council approved a service agreement with Jackal Media Group to produce two concerts in 2025, with the Downtown Development Authority committing $5,000 per concert and the city agreeing to provide matching funds; Jackal proposed a turnkey $10,000-per-concert package with sponsorship fundraising and a 60‑day lead time to first event.",{"_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},6199755,"Council awards $633,102 roadway rehabilitation contract to Allied Paving",104,3500000,3604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3823413-0da75ee6b2e9a1bbc8a14baa4f574fe1&start=3500&end=3604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3823413-0da75ee6b2e9a1bbc8a14baa4f574fe1/thumbnail_3500000.jpg","/articles/6199755/Dawsonville/Dawson-County/Georgia/Council-awards-633102-roadway-rehabilitation-contract-to-Allied-Paving","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199755-1001beac209e312ce87c65783a777244/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437035&Signature=ENzWDKEvw9WIVQYxNET5Rnmzx84JprtajhzVZyLptqJdOMN~ZzkI28WvF2rd-znTy6W02GYnsBJ-xJIadn9yIKxR-~erGgA0Gn6Rexg3u4ARMYNUWG5rXhnIj8UG37-87F5OmCqWhV00VUS4w-3u2EoFwtD-tl-GGOlowv-e0FijDulDIIxGVru2rUYpdMo01-Oi9m~fBxyQfodKOdwzHv2F0HEfrgx3YvAzE7NPuJ4EwLAhZI5U9qb2htjUgBqNqX8iz55TdAamfifLrA~FMC0E-lOBfP~AXbGhqZ1ZQIynl4SF0YKbgG9SNTbXmwym-nevbmGn0MDZt-5rzhx1VQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dawsonville — The Dawsonville City Council approved a contract award for the 2025 Roadway Rehabilitation project to Allied Paving, the low bidder on a package that includes Maple Street, Richmond Drive, Pearl Chambers Drive, Pearl Chambers Way and Pearl Chambers Court.

Public works staff reported six bids were opened on May 20; the low bid was about $633,102 while the highest bid received was about $9.9 million. Staff recommended the low bidder, Allied Paving Contractors, and the council approved the award.

Staff said, if the council approved the award, project scheduling and contractor coordination would be handled through the public works office and the assistant city manager; staff will notify council members by email with the contractor’s schedule once dates are set.

Council member Will Ilk moved to approve Allied Paving (motion seconded by Council member Sandy Sawyer) and the council vote passed 4–0.

Ending: Staff will coordinate contract execution and provide the council with timing and start-date details once the contractor and staff complete required paperwork.","The council approved an RFB award for neighborhood street rehabilitation to Allied Paving for the lowest responsive bid; the work covers Maple Street, Richmond Drive and multiple Pearl Chambers lanes and will be scheduled after contract paperwork is complete.",{"_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},6199760,"Dawsonville holds public hearing on $23 million fiscal 2025–26 budget; adoption set for June 16",512,2063000,2575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3823413-0da75ee6b2e9a1bbc8a14baa4f574fe1&start=2063&end=2575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3823413-0da75ee6b2e9a1bbc8a14baa4f574fe1/thumbnail_2063000.jpg","/articles/6199760/Dawsonville/Dawson-County/Georgia/Dawsonville-holds-public-hearing-on-23-million-fiscal-202526-budget-adoption-set-for-June-16","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199760-b600d60a0ab1f3b8ee464d04b146efdc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437035&Signature=D9pst3rXilkb-YiaPgWM6lTPYaUlZjY8KwMMJiEc33FGxSCe1Aow8NKq-FVqHLDxjAsN0~7ctdasSSwIYyHPlixU1C~ELeAbkGEB-tSFEyCh3rzybWbdv4Nhz1YbXxJyuN3WuHjr6ZCAa3-xX0pg43~AQTJDurfcXKBx9LeKAiaCe6-uS1B86tDbgYf~h6Cqez1pHLfn-itymmR11NJyuAq8LSPph6kf~XrDpGQCuUtd8G9Sf-AfVCSJGPzkjrswsatRYb0X5Ok0r7VMDnCPS9RjMv2Ioi8jDJe3Jo3axqC-Pjes7nPgW3DrurmVcGRHaidvgKKCqmJ78b2VFwzRIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dawsonville — The Dawsonville City Council held a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget, a $23,004,067 package that staff plans to bring back for adoption on June 16.

Robin Gazzaway, the city's finance director, presented highlights of the proposed budget for the July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 fiscal year and walked the council through summary comparisons to prior years. “I have put in here to do a 5% COLA,” Gazzaway said, and she told the council she built an 8% increase into the health insurance line because insurers had given widely varying renewal estimates.

Gazzaway said the city’s general fund is projected to increase about 9% from the prior year and that the overall budget total reflects larger enterprise and capital figures tied to water projects. She also noted the downtown development authority had not adopted its own budget at the time of the packet but staff used prior-year figures so the city would have an approved total to meet compliance requirements.

On special revenue funds, Gazzaway said the city’s T-SPLOST account currently shows roughly $392,000 available and that the city may temporarily borrow from the general fund to start projects that T‑SPLOST will later reimburse. She said anticipated new hires tied to a possible water treatment plant — for example, a treatment plant operator — are included in the budget so costs are not an unexpected addition if the plant proceeds.

There were no public speakers on the budget during the hearing. The public hearing was opened by a motion from Council member Mark French, seconded by Council member Caleb Phillips, and later closed by motion of Council member Eells, seconded by Council member Sandy Sawyer. The council closed the hearing with no public comment and will consider final adoption at its June 16 meeting.

Gazzaway told the council the complete budget packet is detailed and that staff can provide additional line-item detail on request; she said the full packet runs several hundred pages and that staff can print further detail upon council request.

Ending: The council will take a final vote on the fiscal 2025–26 budget at its June 16 meeting; staff said it will provide requested budget detail to council members before that session.","Finance Director Robin Gazzaway presented the proposed FY2025–26 city budget totaling $23,004,067, including a proposed 5% cost-of-living increase, an 8% health-insurance budget increase, and a 9% general fund growth; the public hearing closed with no public speakers and adoption is scheduled for the council's June 16 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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