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Council authorizes letter of commitment and $17,000 local contribution pledge for Roosevelt Highway LCI study

East Point City Council · February 17, 2026

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Summary

Council authorized staff to draft and sign a letter of commitment supporting a regional LCI study for US‑29/Roosevelt Highway, including a local contribution calculated at $17,000 (East Point share) to support an Atlanta Regional Commission grant application; Fairburn will serve as lead applicant.

The council on Feb. 16 authorized the city manager to sign a letter of commitment supporting a joint LCI (Livable Centers Initiative) transportation study for the US‑29/Roosevelt Highway corridor and to provide a local contribution estimated at $17,000. The request came from Aerotropolis Land Alliance, which underwrote the application and coordinated with six jurisdictions in the corridor; the City of Fairburn will be the lead applicant for the ARC grant.

Aerotropolis explained the contribution was calculated based on the percentage of the corridor lying in each jurisdiction (East Point’s share being roughly 10 percent) and described a proposed 18‑month study timeline if the grant is awarded. Councilmember Hemming moved to authorize drafting and signature of the letter of commitment; Councilmember Ziegler seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff indicated a grant application is due Feb. 27 and awards would likely be announced in mid‑May; consultant selection and study kickoff would follow if successful.