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College Park public hearing to discuss millage rate, other issues

By Dionne Kinch
Aug 14, 2015

The College Park City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting and public hearing at 6 p.m. Aug. 17, at College Park City Hall, 3667 Main Street. The public hearing is for discussion of the proposed millage rate, approval of the recommended rate for advertisement for fiscal year 2015-2016 and an amendment to the zoning ordinance to address electric fences. Other agenda items include: a request for approval to purchase five replacement police vehicles for the patrol division; considering bids received for the construction of an LED sign in front of City Hall; four travel requests for city personnel to attend various conferences related to their jobs; and a contract with Construction 57 Inc. for the Georgia Department of Transportation — Transportation Enhancement (Main Street Scenic Byway Corridor Improvement) Project and authorization to expend $250,000 in TE funds with a $62,500 local cash match from College Park.

Information: www.collegeparkga.com.

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