Atlanta City Council to consider Intergovernmental Agreement for $150K feasibility study on developing a LGBTQ community center

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a $158 million U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant, which will be added to funding for implementation of “The Stitch” I-75/85 capping project (24-O-1603).

Other items on the agenda include:

• An ordinance transferring $20.5 million in impact fee funds to transportation infrastructure projects to modernize traffic signals, communication corridors, complete streets, and intersection improvements to increase roadway capacity (24-O-1621).
• A resolution approving the execution of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority, enabling the Authority to conduct a $150,000 feasibility study on developing an LGBTQ community cultural, educational, and recreation center in the city (24-R-4450).
• An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a $528,000 U.S. Department of Energy’s Efficiency Conservation Block Grant. The funds will be used to implement energy efficiency and conservation programs in historically underserved communities in the city (24-O-1612).
• An ordinance approving the execution of contracts relating to the 2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival, allowing for admission fees for select events, authorizing acceptance of up to $500,000 in supporting donations, and transferring $550,000 to support the festival (24-O-1626).
• An ordinance accepting a $273,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for purchasing personal rescue bailout systems in support of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (24-O-1599).

The City Council will present proclamations and recognitions to Miss Georgia’s Teen 2024 Carrington Manous, Verna Singleton, and Pvt. First-Class George Lawrence Gay.