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Peachtree City divided over annexation study; staff recommends contracting with one bidder, council lacks majority to proceed
Summary
City staff reported a single proposal from Tish Labis to perform an annexation fiscal analysis and asked for direction; councilors split—some supporting immediate study, others urging more bids or delay—so staff will not move forward without majority direction.
City staff presented the status of the annexation study solicitation and recommended moving forward with the single responsive proposal from consultant Tish Labis to prepare a fiscal analysis and related study components.
Shayla Reed said the city released an RFP on April 7, received one proposal (Tish Labis, scored 4.5/5) and removed a development-impact-fee component from the scope to bring the cost within budget. Staff recommended contracting for the annexation-only study and meeting one-on-one with each council member as part of the consultant’s schedule.
Opinions among council members diverged during discussion. One council member said, "I don't think this study is necessary at this time... I don't support it; I think we should hold off." Another—who said he had pushed for a study for three years—asked that staff seek more quotes and questioned why local Georgia firms did not propose. Council debate touched on the timing of the RFP, the need for additional local bidders and the desirability of completing the analysis now rather than later.
Outcome: Mayor and council concluded they did not have a majority to direct staff to proceed with contract execution as proposed. The mayor summarized: "We do not have the majority to direct staff to move forward on this any further." Staff said they could reissue the RFP if council requested more proposals.
Why it matters: Annexation studies can inform long-term boundary, service and fiscal decisions; council members raised concerns about costs, vendor selection, and public transparency. The lack of a council majority paused the procurement so staff can await additional direction or re-solicit proposals.
Ending: Staff will await direction; if council later authorizes staff to execute a contract, the study could proceed and be returned to council as a future agenda item.
