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Suzanne (surname not provided), representing the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO), told the work session the organization is celebrating multiple milestones this year — 75 years of operations, the youth symphony’s 20th anniversary and the conductor’s 10th season — and asked the city for additional support to increase marketing and community presence during the milestone year. The orchestra said it lacks a single, large performance venue inside Marietta and that the presenter role would include the city’s name on promotional materials and press releases.

Council members discussed the request. The orchestra’s initial application sought $95,000; staff and council referenced prior support of $24,000 and an additional request for $50,000 to reach the organization’s desired total. A councilmember moved to place the item on the Wednesday agenda for a vote; council then voted on the $50,000 supplemental request and approved it 6‑0.

The presenters said the funds would be used for media buys and promotion to increase community attendance and visibility during the orchestra’s season. Council made the approval by voice vote at the work session; staff will process the sponsorship and incorporate the city’s presenting‑sponsor recognition in the orchestra’s materials, the presenters said.

The financial terms and contract will be handled by staff following council approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marietta - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION on 2025-08-11 5:15 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Marietta City Council approved a $50,000 supplemental sponsorship to present the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s 75th season with Marietta as the presenting sponsor; the funding was approved 6‑0 at the work session.","taxTitle","Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia","taxId",3937,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482238,"Cobb Water Authority reports lower sales, outlines Cedar Crest and Stilesboro projects",160,252000,412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5563695-424beb265df2504e5979656c30c5c443&start=252&end=412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5563695-424beb265df2504e5979656c30c5c443/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6482238/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Cobb-Water-Authority-reports-lower-sales-outlines-Cedar-Crest-and-Stilesboro-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482238-bc778fae8b116ebd233ece56e8bcdf24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771062981&Signature=QGqVg~2G7IkCfl2-yjcV5L6d0nWlhBZI7hyqWhSfP5plxYRP7hJNOdkAeHGGCvu-gcM7pH5HWwfrDDt2yeXLBOCdvfO9NwqH8pGDSK-Dr9dZmajkV~lKtCUdLRVpKAas1VZ2x7dGKJigMKNVjS6PB4O8Vn4v5B1EvXidRMIBzLZfSqHJr5Y21w9urf2bi756UhnpaemdZJeuvAjE~oIHdgC~o9d27i0EyITz8pnpOy4GN-u~JXES~BWNr8J2uxzaJT6c-dg0IlK3gIqmUVV8z1xYD5I1nVASFLe4VdUAcF-1mRILE1pNwtASS6xzQWNaCo7Lf~WhobgShCCz0cUV2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of the Cobb Water Authority briefed the Marietta City Council Agenda Work Session on financials through June and project updates, saying water sales were below budget and several capital projects remain underway.

The Water Authority reported average daily water sales of about 76 million gallons compared with a budgeted 89 million gallons, a shortfall that missed monthly budget expectations by roughly $1.2 million. Net income for the reporting month totaled about $4.6 million, about $255,000 below budget. Year‑to‑date capital project spending was reported at about $26.3 million with a remaining annual CIP commitment of about $65 million; available cash reserves for CIP were reported at roughly $54 million as of June.

On capital projects, staff said the Cedar Crest connector — a project that includes a 16‑inch and a 24‑inch water main — should be open by Aug. 1. Officials also updated the council on a National Park Service water-main replacement near Stilesboro Road: the Water Authority expects to finish its portion of the work by year‑end, but the Georgia Department of Transportation will then begin a larger road and roundabout project that will keep the corridor disrupted for “the next couple years,” the presenter said.

The authority also noted a pending Corals chemical building replacement project and that project cost estimates remain under development as prices continue to change.

No council vote was taken on the Water Authority report; the presentation was informational and included the financial snapshot and project timeline details.","Cobb Water Authority reported June water sales below budget and gave updates on Cedar Crest connector work, a National Park Service water-main replacement tied to Stilesboro Road closure, and capital spending.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482243,"Marietta BLW presents strategy to keep rates competitive; council approves MEAG supplemental subscription",1252,108000,1360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5563695-424beb265df2504e5979656c30c5c443&start=108&end=1360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5563695-424beb265df2504e5979656c30c5c443/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6482243/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Marietta-BLW-presents-strategy-to-keep-rates-competitive-council-approves-MEAG-supplemental-subscription","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482243-e05c007fe650e16f46c01b35129f5174/orig.mp4?Expires=1771062981&Signature=EZylK1tlcYo7ekq~Z4uHX5SZNcOeSBtGPeFnqYvCjig-Z5Is2AWFBVZ8u0XDmhHdOI92kzBYsh1Tl7LqyJE1v24ajn7a4imFwcoO-4Cjsd6qHujQzh3KqE8w1Lav5ypSvFeMVrx6v0-pRBJjY-FYMCDfKNC5UhEgkpZ0R7y1qIpoPplb6RCh4ByWy0Sh8Xuzjn3rK2wL1MYxODra60MEncZ946twyVeyy0Btg37ohaIEbmotOED02a3ex7Yaz5G1eTqstLzmkWaIQCZPo8TzhjmO51jpkW6OX7S592xeBypPU3PqkgZZC~tUviqFAs1uer3~H77BXW7sPnD-5QhIRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marietta Power and Water officials told the City Council Agenda Work Session that the utility’s residential and commercial rates remain competitive and outlined plans to improve customer data visibility and to support expected load growth.

BLW leadership said the utility’s rates sit below Georgia Power’s but above the lowest-emergency management cooperative (Cobb EMC). Eric Patton, who presented the strategic business plan, said the utility expects continued load growth as the city expands and that staff are evaluating meter-data-management tools to let customers and staff monitor energy use closer to real time.

The report also highlighted internal efforts to support workforce onboarding, including a staff-driven clothing donation program to help new employees have appropriate BLW and city shirts. Keisha Register and others organized “Sherry’s Closet” in recognition of a long‑time BLW employee, the presentation said.

General Manager Michael Mullen (title as provided in the meeting) and BLW finance staff walked the council through year‑to‑date results and supply considerations. BLW finance staff reported that supplemental sales and lower-than-forecast power costs helped reduce fiscal-year power expenses. Staff also reviewed fuel and market price volatility for natural gas and described how a July heat wave temporarily increased generation from coal and other plants to meet demand.

The BLW board recommended that the council authorize executing the utility’s 2026 annual supplemental power subscription with the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG), designating MEAG as the board’s agent to nominate and acquire resources as needed. The council approved that recommendation by consent at the work session; staff described the subscription as an annual execution that lets MEAG market the city’s excess capacity to other market participants.

The presentation and the full strategic business plan were made available on the BLW website, the presenters said.

The council did not adopt rate changes at the meeting; staff said the strategic plan and the contract authorization are intended to manage supply, support growth and provide options for customer-facing data tools in the coming year.

The city will return to the council with any contract documents, operational changes or specific rate proposals as needed.","Marietta Power and Water (BLW) presented a strategic business plan reporting competitive rates versus Georgia Power and Cobb EMC, plans for meter data management and load growth; the council authorized the BLW board’s recommendation to execute the 2026 supplemental power subscription with MEAG.","actionData","errors"]

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