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Buford authorizes construction contract, major payments and GDOT grant MOA for stadium pedestrian bridge
Summary
The commission approved a five-year construction management contract with Charles Black Construction Co., authorized multiple project payments including a $1.55 million disbursement for stadium work, and approved a GDOT Memorandum of Agreement for up to $8 million in discretionary grant funding for a pedestrian bridge project.
The Buford City Commission approved a set of contract and finance items on Jan. 6 that moves several capital projects forward, including a construction management contract, final payments on infrastructure projects and a large-state grant arrangement for a stadium pedestrian bridge.
The commission approved a five-year construction management contract with Charles Black Construction Company, Inc., extending through Feb. 2, 2030. The commission also authorized payment #25 in the amount of $1,548,314.00 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for the Buford City Stadium project, and authorized payment of Invoice #18137-34 in the amount of $19,003.77 to Breaux & Associates for stadium-related work.
Other payments approved include final payment of $42,193.50 to Ceds Construction Co., Inc. for the SR 342 gas relocation project, a final payment of $33,690.94 to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for Bona Road Gym improvements, and a $2,637.00 final payment to Charles Black Construction Co., Inc. for the Buford City Gym Parking project; the latter was noted to be paid from SPLOST funds.
The commission authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for roadway lighting on State Route 347/Lanier Islands Parkway and approved a separate Memorandum of Agreement to accept a GDOT discretionary grant of up to $8,000,000 for the Buford City Stadium Pedestrian Bridge project. The GDOT grant MOA was approved unanimously. The commission also authorized the release of pledged funds with Peoples Bank & Trust (Chairman Beard abstained on that item) and approved a special-event permit and a travel contribution of $1,500 per member for the Buford Community Girls Chorus trip to Barcelona in April 2025.
City Manager and City Attorney reports followed and the commission adjourned after a brief public discussion. The votes authorizing contracts and payments were recorded in the meeting minutes and will trigger follow-up by the city finance and project management staff.
