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Council conditions approval of $1 million amendment for Atlanta Streets Alive security amid procurement questions
Summary
The Transportation Committee approved, on condition, an amendment to add up to $1 million for security services at Atlanta Streets Alive events but required a procurement code waiver and supporting documentation before full council, after members questioned whether the amendment exceeded the 10% administrative amendment threshold.
The Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee on a conditional vote approved an amendment to a security-services contract intended to cover Atlanta Streets Alive events, while instructing staff to add a procurement-code waiver and supporting documentation before the item goes to full council.
Committee members said the discussion matters because the amendment increases the contract enough that it may exceed the 10% administrative amendment threshold in the city procurement code, which triggers additional disclosure and justification requirements.
Committee chair Atlanta City Council member Byron Amos moved the agenda item forward and discussion focused on whether the added funding required a formal waiver. "That exceeds the 10% limit and should be require a code waiver. Am I incorrect?" Council Member Juan…
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