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Dalton council approves appointments, grants, budget amendments and downtown Main Street renewal
Summary
At its May 18 meeting, Dalton City Council approved multiple items including renewal of the Georgia Classic Main Street partnership, a six-month extension to airport hangar grant funds, two budget amendments, and authorization to apply for a tennis-court grant; the council also appointed Misty Wimpy as municipal court administrator.
DALTON — Dalton City Council took several routine votes at its May 18 meeting, approving contract extensions, budget amendments, a downtown partnership renewal and authorization to apply for a grant to resurface tennis courts.
Council approved renewal of the city’s partnership with the Georgia Classic Main Street program for the 2026–2027 program year, a renewal that Candace, the downtown manager, said continues downtown revitalization and historic-preservation efforts “at no cost to the city.”
Andrew told council the airport hangar expansion project is complete but that about $116,000 remains in the grant contract (contract number 45); council approved a six-month extension through Dec. 31, 2026, to allow spending of those remaining funds on additional hangar improvements.
Cindy presented the final 2025 budget amendment and said the finance committee had reviewed the mechanics; council approved the amendment. Cindy also presented the second budget amendment for 2026, which staff said will decrease the general fund balance by about $817,000 to account for carryover grant matches, airport grants and costs associated with a special election. Staff reported an anticipated ARC grant of nearly $2 million for the East Moore Street project and described the whole project as approximately $4 million; council approved the amendment.
Steve requested approval to apply for a USA grant to resurface city tennis courts; he said the grant would require a 50% match up to $8,000 per court (up to $60,000 total). Steve estimated one overlay resurfacing approach could cost roughly $20,000 per court and that initial work on six courts would cost about $120,000; council approved the resolution to apply for the grant.
The council also approved a motion to appoint Misty Wimpy as municipal court administrator after staff presented her as the unanimous selection and sole finalist; staff noted she has served the city 21 years and holds certifications in court administration.
Why it matters: The package of votes moves forward funding and administrative steps for city infrastructure, downtown revitalization and court administration and formalizes short-term spending authority for grant funds.
Next steps: Departments will proceed with grant applications and contracting consistent with council approval; the hangar extension and grant applications are contingent on awarded funds and procurement procedures.
