Commission forwards sidewalk, auditorium elevator, park, guardrail and several grants to consent agenda

The Macon‑Bibb County Board of Commissioners on April 1 moved several infrastructure contracts and grant acceptances to the consent agenda after brief discussion at the pre‑commission meeting.

Key actions voted and forwarded to consent:

- Sidewalk construction, Barrington Hall Drive: The commission authorized an agreement with Bostick & Associates LLC to construct sidewalks on Barrington Hall Drive between Cambridge Way and 797 Barrington Hall Drive for $310,775, funded from the 2018 SPLOTS proceeds (the item sponsor noted the project arises from voter‑approved 2018 SPLOTS funding). A supplemental appropriation of $130,000 was also authorized to cover a cost shortfall between bid sets; both measures carried.

- Auditorium elevators and doors addendum: The commission authorized an addendum to the construction manager‑at‑risk agreement with Sheridan Construction adding elevators and door installations in the auditorium at a cost of $704,485 to be paid from 2018 SPLOTS proceeds; the item carried unanimously.

- Linear Park improvements (ARPA): The commission authorized an agreement with Stafford Buildings & Consultants for park improvements in the amount of $1,027,549 to be paid from a state…