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Public safety committee approves contracts, settlements and funding; holds South Downtown entertainment alcohol exemption
Summary
The Atlanta Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee on Jan. 27 approved multiple procurement waivers, contract renewals and settlement resolutions — including funding for APD programs, a car-seat program for Atlanta Fire Rescue and several legal settlements — and voted to hold an alcohol‑exemption ordinance for South Downtown for further work.
The Atlanta Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee on Jan. 27 voted unanimously on a slate of legislative items including contract renewals and settlement resolutions, while holding an ordinance proposing city‑controlled alcohol exemptions for a South Downtown entertainment district.
Committee members recorded 4‑0 votes approving a mayoral communication appointing a new city attorney and favorably voting several procurement waivers and renewals. Items approved included a communications consulting agreement renewal with Lexicon Strategies LLC not to exceed $120,000; a one‑year renewal option for emergency police and…
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