Valdosta council approves pet-sale ban and a package of equipment and utility actions
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The Valdosta mayor and council on Jan. 22 approved an ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats, authorized multiple equipment purchases on the consent agenda, approved utility easements for a new water plant and a $261,500 purchase of pump drives at two lift stations; Lumos Fiberregistration was also approved.
ValdostaMayor and council approved a series of motions on Jan. 22, adopting an ordinance that prohibits retail sales of dogs and cats and approving a consent agenda of municipal purchases and agreements.
The council voted by show of hands to carry a motion to approve the pet-shop ordinance that, as presented by staff, prevents retail sales of dogs and cats in Valdosta and aims to encourage adoption events instead of retail sales.
On the consent agenda, sealed bids were accepted for municipal equipment: Yancey Brothers was recommended for a new excavator at $247,000; Phil Brennan Ford for a half-ton 4x4 at $43,292.72; Hardy Family Ford for a dump truck at $95,254.58; plus two additional truck purchases (Livonia Ford $37,410 and Bridal Brennan Ford $48,371.72). Council approved items 4a through 4e as a block.
The council also authorized utility easements and an underground distribution construction agreement with Georgia Power for a new water treatment plant on Madison Highway, following a staff presentation.
Separately, council approved a sole-source purchase and installation of four Rockwell Automation PowerFlex drives to replace four soft starts at the Garnto and Reimer master lift stations. Staff reported the vendor proposal at $261,500 and said the purchase will be funded from user fees and saves nearly $40,000 compared with prior budget estimates.
Lumos Fiberregistration as a telecommunications franchisee was presented and approved after council questions about past contractor performance and design placement. Staff noted state law requires municipalities to accept registrations from companies that have registered under the state franchise framework but that right-of-way permits and inspections remain tools the city can use.
Most votes were taken by motion and show of hands; no roll-call tallies were read into the record.