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Cornelia commission adopts Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks

The plan, developed under a contract with Carter & Sloope, will guide how the city invests in its park system going forward.

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April 14, 2026: Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks

At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

In April 2026, the commission approved the resulting Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks, with an associated amount of $400,000.

The story

In May 2025, the Cornelia City Commission approved an agreement with Carter & Sloope to develop a park system master plan, with a fee of $78,600.

SourcesCommission Agenda Summary May 2025 120.2 KBMay Minutes 2025 120.2 KB

In September 2025, the commission approved a $15,000 budget adjustment for park master plan consulting fees.

SourcesCommission Agenda Summary September 2025 116.1 KBSeptember 2025 City Commission Minutes 136.6 KB

In April 2026, the commission approved the resulting Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks, with an associated amount of $400,000.

SourcesApril 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes 77.6 KB

What happened

How this issue got here

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Approval of the Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks

Approval of the Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks

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Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks

Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Master Plan for City Parks, seconded by Commissioner Reed. Approved 4 - 0

Approved
confirmed

Budget adjustment for Park Master Plan consulting fees

Budget Adjustment for Park Master Plan Consulting Fees Tab F Approved 4 - 0

Approved
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Budget adjustment of $15,000 for Park Master Plan consulting fees

Commissioner Cook made a motion to adjust the budget, seconded by Commissioner Griggs. Approved 4 - 0

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Budget adjustment for Park Master Plan consulting fees

Budget Adjustment for Park Master Plan Consulting Fees

Approved
confirmed

Agreement with Carter & Sloope for Park System Master Plan

Agreement with Carter & Sloope for Park System Master Plan Approved 4 – 0

Approved
confirmed

Agreement with Carter & Sloope for Park System Masterplan

The fee for these services will be $78,600.

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