City Council wrap-up for the May 4 virtual meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, May 5, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its May 4 business meeting, held via video conference, with public input offered through email and by online comments on Zoom.  The action items are as follows:

  • The Mayor and Council heard a presentation regarding the progress of the Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission.
  • The Mayor and Council unanimously approved a consent agenda which included:
    • The minutes of the April 27 virtual Work Session and Regular Meetings.
  • The Mayor and Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend the charter of the City of Brookhaven for the purpose of reapportionment. Of the various district maps considered, option #7 was the version approved.
  • The Mayor and Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend the 2021 General Fund Budget to appropriate $130,000 in funding for the Cherry Blossom Summer Block Party.
  • The Mayor and Council unanimously approved an ordinance extending the State of Emergency arising because of COVID-19 through June 18.
  • The Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend the 2021 General Fund Budget to appropriate $1,350,000 for the lease of Real Property at 382 Dresden Drive.
  • The Council unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Brookhaven and the Brookhaven Facilities Authority for the purchase of real property for a public purpose at 1382 Dresden Drive.
  • The Council unanimously approved a building permit extension request for Clutch Sports Bar LLC at 1860 Corporate Blvd.
  • The Council unanimously approved a purchase order to Response Environmental Site Services, Inc. (RESS) for emergency drainage system and sinkhole repairs at 2391 Cortez Way.
  • The Mayor and Council unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing the week of May 3- May 10, 2021 as International Municipal Clerks Week and commend the ongoing efforts of Municipal Clerk Susan Hiott, Deputy Clerk Sandra Bryant and Administrative Assistant Cheryl George.
     

The entire agenda, meeting summary and video of the meeting for May 4 can be viewed on the Brookhaven website at www.BrookhavenGA.gov.  At the top of the page, click on City Hall, then Meetings and Agendas. The next Brookhaven City Council meeting will be Tuesday, May 25, at 7 p.m.

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Media Contact: 
Burke Brennan
Communications Director
770-500-8095
Burke.Brennan@BrookhavenGA.gov

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