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Toccoa’s airport-lighting contract supplement awaits a public outcome recordawaiting decisionToccoa weighs public-works replacement after flooding damage, but no project is approvedunder considerationToccoa identifies Whitman Street Building repairs but has not publicly approved a planunder considerationToccoa commits $65,000 match for Ritz Theatre’s 358-seat replacement planapprovedToccoa approves donation of surplus fire engine to Johnson CountyapprovedToccoa advances Ritz Expansion financing despite split commission voteapprovedToccoa adopts FY2027 budget after waiving second readingapprovedToccoa Weighs Further City Hall Water Work as Public Works Building Needs Mountunder considerationToccoa Tent Plan Advances Without a Public Price or Delivery DateapprovedToccoa Public Works Seeks Trucks, Sweeper and Staff to Hold Service Levelsunder considerationToccoa Police Budget Discussion Leaves Firearms and Earpieces Funding Unresolvedunder considerationToccoa Donates Surplus Rescue Tool to Pierce County, With Its Own Replacement Needs Unclearapproved
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The City Commission unanimously waived the second reading and approved the FY2027 operating budget on a motion by Commissioner Fry, seconded by Commissioner Carter.Historical recordThe commission held a public hearing and first reading of the FY2027 operating budget. The $56.8 million proposal was discussed, including water, wastewater and solid-waste increases; no citizens commented at the hearing.Historical recordAt its May 11, 2026 work session, the Toccoa City Commission agreed to purchase a Zingerly tent after staff recommended it. Commissioners also discussed leaving the tent plain, using seasonal banners, potential rentals to other cities or events, and a future update on permanent staging.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution for surplus property on April 28, 2026. Commissioner Simmons made the motion and Vice-Chairman Oglesby seconded it.Historical recordThe April 27, 2026 City Commission agenda placed a proposal before commissioners to declare a hydraulic extrication tool surplus.Historical recordOn April 27, 2026, the City Commission unanimously declared the hydraulic extrication tool surplus property and approved its donation to the Pierce County Fire Department.Historical recordAt an April 13, 2026 budget meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Haslup said he would like to surplus or donate the older fire truck to a station south of Toccoa while discussing a new truck, personnel and a requested position.Historical recordAt the April 13, 2026 budget meeting, Assistant Chief Charlie Littleton requested a one-hour shift differential for officers working 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. The budget discussion stated that it included funding for new firearms and earpieces, but the record does not document a commission action on that funding.Historical record
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