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Tucker City Council Meeting
Published: Jun 23, 2026
City Approves Contract for Life Safety Services to Streamline Business Occupancy Process
The city council approved a contract with SafeBuilt to provide life safety professional services for the Business Certificate of Occupancy (BCO) process. This contract covers plan review and inspection services, initially for two weeks and then for a renewal term in FY27. The service includes a plan reviewer, fire inspector, and permit tech. This move aims to keep BCO processes in-house, complementing existing city staff. Discussions highlighted the importance of life safety, collaboration with DeKalb County Fire Services, and how the city has improved upon past issues with county-level plan reviews, ensuring businesses can open efficiently and safely. The contract does not involve additional spending beyond the current budget.
Henderson Park Master Plan Update: Community Input Shapes Future Design and Operations
The city council received an update on the Henderson Park master plan process. Cooper Kerry, the design firm, presented findings from community engagement, including surveys, hikes, neighborhood meetings, and classroom visits. Key themes emerged: preserving the park's natural character, improving maintenance, keeping active elements on the park's periphery, enhancing signage, and restoring play areas. Initial design concepts for areas like the northwestern shore of Lake Aaron were shared, focusing on amenities such as pavilions, restrooms, boardwalks, and accessible trails. The plan also addresses operational issues like maintenance programs, security protocols, and reservation systems for park facilities. The process is ongoing, with further stakeholder meetings and open houses planned before the final plan is presented in September. Council members asked clarifying questions about accessibility, connectivity, trail materials, potential building use, and integrating diverse community needs into the design.
City Council Approves 2026 Millage Rate, Maintaining Current Tax Levels for Homestead Residents
The city council considered and approved the 2026 millage rate, setting it at 2.036, which is the same as the 2025 rate. This decision was made during the third read and public hearing for Ordinance O 2026-06-08. City staff presented information showing that for homestead residents, the tax amount for the city portion will remain the same as the previous year due to the millage rate freeze, despite potential increases in property assessments. The presentation clarified how the millage rate applies to taxable values and highlighted the impact of homestead exemptions. Various speakers during public comment raised concerns about property taxes and fiscal restraint, while city staff and the Mayor defended the city's financial stability, lack of debt, and the rationale behind the millage rate and sales tax structure. The discussion also touched upon various exemptions for seniors and veterans, and the transparency of city budgets.
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