College Park seeks noise reduction help

College Park hopes Congress will fund noise reduction measures.

College Park hopes Congress will fund noise reduction measures.

The College Park City Council will consider petitioning The U.S. Congress during the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall Council Chambers, 3667 Main St. The council will discuss a resolution petitioning Congress to direct the Federal Aviation Administration to develop a new noise measure matrix and provide funding for a new round of noise insulation for noise impacted homes which are close to Hartfield Jackson International Airport.

Another agenda item is to consider an action to set and publish qualifying fees for the 2017 General Election to be held Nov. 7. The election is for City Council seats foar Wards Two and Four.

The Council will also consider bids received for the purchase of a sweeper scrubber machine for the Georgia International Convention Center and a request from Director of Economic Development Director Artie Jones for authorization to attend the 2017 International Council of Shopping Centers Global Retail Real Estate Convention.

Information: www.collegeparkga.com.