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Council approves alcohol broker license, transportation advisory group, ADA transition plan, CIP update and library HVAC grant application
Summary
At the meeting council approved Ordinance 12-20 (alcohol broker license), Ordinance 12-21 (Transportation Advisory Group), adopted an ADA transition plan for submission to GDOT, adopted the annual capital improvement element update for DCA, and authorized a library HVAC MRR grant application with a 50% local match.
Peachtree City Council used its June meeting to approve multiple ordinances, plans and grant actions affecting city operations and infrastructure.
Ordinance 12-20 (alcohol broker license) — Staff explained the new language to define an alcohol broker as a person who purchases alcoholic beverages from importers, distilleries, breweries or wineries and sells them to other brokers or wholesalers without taking custody or maintaining inventory. The city attorney said the language was updated to align with a new state-tier definition and that approving the ordinance would avoid future confusion when applicants seek broker licensing. Council approved the first reading and dispensed with a second reading by voice vote.
Ordinance 12-21 (Transportation Advisory Group) — Council approved creating a Transportation Advisory Group to review safety concerns on cart paths and roadways and to make recommendations to council. Members will serve staggered three-year terms; council discussed report frequency (the ordinance requires at least one report per year, one councilor requested semiannual updates) and agreed to approve the ordinance on first reading.
ADA transition plan — Staff requested adoption of an ADA transition plan to address curb ramps, pedestrian crossings and path accessibility as a living document to be submitted to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Staff estimated the work to achieve full compliance will take many years given roughly 100 miles of cart paths and over 1,100 curb ramps; council approved the plan and authorized staff to submit it to GDOT.
Capital Improvements Element (annual update) — Assistant Finance Director Kelly Bush reported the update is required for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) because the city uses impact fees; DCA review found no issues and council adopted the 2024 update by voice vote.
Library HVAC MRR grant application — Library Director Jill Prouty asked council to approve applying for a Major Repair & Renovation (MRR) grant through Georgia Public Library Service for FY26 to replace four HVAC units. She presented a total cost of $474,306.80 and stated the city would be responsible for a 50% match. Staff later referenced an approximate internal estimate of $232,000 for the city share; council voted to approve submitting the application and to budget the match in FY26.
In each case the council voted by voice and the motions carried; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.
