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Regularly scheduled council meeting. View the agenda here: https://www.statesboroga.gov/city_council/agendas_minutes.php.
Published: Jun 16, 2026
Contracts Approved to Market Downtown Statesboro Using Hotel Motel Tax Revenue
The City Council authorized the mayor to execute contracts for marketing downtown Statesboro. Three separate contracts were approved: one with the Statesboro Arts Council, Inc. for managing the Avery Center for the Arts, one with the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority Main Street program, and one with the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau. All contracts will be funded by proceeds from the hotel motel tax. [cite: 436-481]
Land Bank Authority Receives $70,000 Funding from ARPA Interest for Redevelopment
The City Council approved resolution 2026-26, authorizing the FY 2026 budget allocation for the State from Bullock County Land Bank Authority, funded by ARPA interest. The Land Bank Authority requested $70,000 from the city to fund its operations, which involve redeveloping properties within city limits. The funding is to be sourced from interest earned on ARPA funds. [cite: 315-324]
Georgia Southern University Foundation's Mixed-Use Development Approved by City Council
The council reviewed and approved a zoning map amendment request from Georgia Southern University Foundation Incorporated for a property on Tillman Road. The amendment changes the zoning from exempt to mixed-use district for approximately 13.5 acres, allowing for a multi-phase commercial development. The approved plan includes a boutique hotel, brewery, retail spaces, student housing, and office space, with a condition requiring a traffic study before land disturbance permits are issued. This marks a rare instance of property transitioning from exempt zoning. [cite: 62-64, 74, 78-91, 97-103, 117, 134, 154, 168]
Extension Secured for 'Creek on the Blue Mile' Project Loan at Favorable Interest Rate
The City Manager provided an update on the GFA and GIFA loan for the 'Creek on the Blue Mile' project. While the GFA commissioner did not approve an extension for the $15.5 million line of credit, they agreed in writing to allow the city until 2030 to apply for these funds at a 2.25% interest rate for 30 years. This extension is crucial for securing funding after the project's design is finalized and other grant requirements are met. The letter detailing this agreement is included in the council's packet. [cite: 618-631]
City Council Approves Third Amendment to FY 2026 Budget
The council approved resolution 2026-27, adopting the third amendment to the fiscal year 2026 budget. This amendment recognizes increases in revenue for various divisions and appropriates funds for expenditures, particularly in the insurance fund. The general fund is showing a positive balance on the revenue side. The amendment is a standard procedural step to ensure compliance with the city's budget. [cite: 333-345]
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