The Floyd County Commission has a full agenda for its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, with decisions ranging from park sponsorships to major construction projects and grant approvals.
A large portion of the meeting will focus on requests from the Parks and Recreation Department. Officials will consider several sponsorship and marketing agreements with local businesses, including Steak and Shake, Renaissance Marquis, BDS Landscaping, Etowah Animal Hospital, and VIP Cages. These agreements would bring in modest increases in revenue, generally between $1,000 and $1,500, with some additional costs for signage.
Commissioners will also review a major park improvement project at Garden Lakes Park. Atrium Health Floyd has offered to fund a new mini-pitch system, a small soccer-style playing field. While the county would initially pay the $142,500 cost, it would be reimbursed in full. Another related request includes nearly $58,000 for a concrete slab for the project, which would also be reimbursed.
In other business, the commission will consider an agreement involving Pirelli through the Rome-Floyd Development Authority.
Several personnel changes are on the agenda. These include creating a new Deputy Chief Appraiser position and restructuring engineering roles within the county. The restructuring would also add a part-time mail carrier position and require an $18,000 budget increase.
Public safety funding is another key topic. The Police Department is seeking approval to accept three Homeland Security grants totaling $486,438, which would fully fund special operations with no local cost. Emergency Management officials are also requesting approval for a $9,300 grant to support community emergency response training.
Infrastructure and environmental projects will also be discussed. Commissioners will review contracts related to construction and oversight of the Walker Mountain Landfill, as well as maintenance upgrades at the Fulton Road Water Treatment Plant.
Additional items include approval of fireworks displays for Independence Day and New Year’s Eve, the purchase of an electric forklift for the Water Department, and funding adjustments for paving, senior programs, and capital projects.
In new business, commissioners will consider awarding a $2.8 million contract to Brooks Building Group for renovations to the former Law Enforcement Center. They will also review funding for runway improvements at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport.
The meeting is expected to cover a wide range of county operations, with several items involving budget adjustments but many projects funded through grants, sponsorships, or reimbursements.
