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Byron council approves indemnification agreement with Georgia DOT to finish New Dunbar Road work

City of Byron Mayor and Council · June 1, 2026
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Summary

On June 30, 2021, the City of Byron Mayor and Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Michael Chidester to execute an indemnification and hold harmless agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation so the city can complete work in the GDOT right-of-way on New Dunbar Road.

On June 30, 2021, the City of Byron Mayor and Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Michael Chidester to execute an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to permit completion of unfinished work in the GDOT right-of-way on New Dunbar Road.

The action followed an explanation from Mayor Michael Chidester that the agreement pertains to remaining work along the state right-of-way and that executing the document would provide the city with the permit needed to finish the project. Council Member Michael Chumbley moved to adopt the resolution; Council Member Chris Hodges seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

The minutes record the resolution language authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement substantially in the form of the attached Exhibit A and repealing any conflicting resolutions. The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. and adjourned at 4:34 p.m. City Clerk Telina Allred is listed in the minutes as clerk of council.

No media attendance was recorded in the minutes. The record does not specify financial terms, indemnity limits, the exact scope of work, or a timetable for construction; those details would be expected to appear in the agreement (Exhibit A) or subsequent staff reports.