Paulding County commissioners approve equipment purchase, construction contracts, ordinances and special-use permits

Paulding County commissioners on March 11, 2025 approved an $83,450 equipment purchase, awarded a $360,210 construction contract, adopted two development‑regulation ordinances, increased a SPLOST allotment for a road‑widening project, and acted on two Planning Commission special‑use permit recommendations.

The actions, taken during a regularly scheduled meeting, included acceptance of minutes, passage of a consent agenda and votes on bids, ordinances and planning items that county staff said were previously vetted by departments or by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Votes at a glance

- Approved purchase of a Bobcat E60 R2-series compact excavator from Bobcat of Atlanta for $83,450 (funded in FY2025 capital budget under a Sourcewell contract). - Awarded bid No. 25016-3802 to Soul Construction LLC for the Richard Creek VTP Inhabitor Trench project, $360,210 (funded through the renewal and expansion fund; located in Post 4). - Adopted Ordinance 25-O2 amending development regulations (Article 5, Section 6.7 — paving application requirement). - Adopted Ordinance 25-O3 amending development regulations (Article 1, Section 1.6.0.7 — street access). - Approved an increase in the project funding allotment to $250,000 for completion of the 7 Hills Boulevard…