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Commission authorizes bridge design, easements, compliance actions, events and multiple contractor payments
Summary
The commission authorized Michael Baker International for bridge design, easement acquisitions, expedited enforcement compliance with Georgia EPD, the Buford Community Center concert schedule, a FY2026 athletic programs budget amendment, and approved a low GDOT bid and multiple contractor payments totaling several hundred thousand dollars.
During the May 4 meeting the Buford City Commission approved a set of consent and authorization items addressing infrastructure design, easements, environmental compliance, events and capital payments.
The commission authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for design of the Buford High School pedestrian bridge and authorized acquisition of easements for Southside Trunk Sewer Phase IV and an easement for electric service for lots located on Smokey Road. The commission also authorized the City Manager to sign an expedited enforcement compliance with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division covering the review period Jan. 1, 2019–Dec. 31, 2025.
The Buford Community Center 2026 outdoor concert schedule was approved, and the commission approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for athletic programs to fund summer camps.
On procurement and capital projects the commission approved the low bid for the SR 211 GDOT improvement project in the amount of $410,740.20. The commission also authorized multiple payments: Payment #9 of $211,385.39 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC (New Street Roundabout); Invoice #1 of $7,317.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. (New Street sidewalk); Payment #14 of $44,205.65 to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC (Moreno Street LCI); Invoice #25106-03 of $8,584.05 to Breaux & Associates (Buford High School softball field house); Invoice #23125-02 of $11,079.78 to Breaux & Associates (CTAE addition); final payment of $152,676.45 to Breaux & Associates (Buford City Stadium); final payment of $100,000.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford City Stadium; and Invoice #2524-003 of $326,106.89 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Buford High School softball field house. All motions carried unanimously (Ayes 3, Nays 0).
City Manager and City Attorney reports followed; the meeting adjourned after brief audience discussion.
