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Cumming council approves equipment purchases, impact-fee change and park de‑annexation; tables Sharon Road rezoning to Nov. 5
Summary
At its meeting the Cumming City Council approved multiple procurement contracts and ordinances, adopted its capital improvement element actions, and moved a contested rezoning application to the Nov. 5 work session. Nearly all motions passed unanimously, with several budgeted items authorized.
The Cumming City Council voted on a package of routine and substantive items, including vehicle and equipment purchases, an amendment to the city's impact fee ordinance to match the county, and the de‑annexation of Mary Alice Park as part of a prior agreement with Forsyth County. Council members also tabled a rezoning application for a mixed‑use planned unit development until the council’s Nov. 5 work session.
Key outcomes (motions carried by recorded voice unless noted):
- Department vehicle for Cumming Aquatic Center: Council approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Escape from Chastity Ford for $26,218.25, rejecting competing bids (motion carried 3-0). Staff said the item was budgeted in 2025 with $30,000 allocated.
- De‑annexation of Mary Alice Park: Council approved the de‑annexation consistent with a 2022 agreement with Forsyth County. Staff said the de‑annexation…
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