Politics & Government
Auburn Council Approves Funding for County Organization, Renews Lease with Local Arts Center
A recap of the Auburn City Council business meeting on April 7.
- Who met: Auburn City Council
- Date: Thursday, April 7
- Location: Council chambers
- Who was present: Mayor Linda Blechinger, council members Peggy Langley, Donna Scouten, Dorissa Shackelford and Bob Vogel, City Administrator Ron Griffith, Chief Fred Brown, City Clerk Rafael Avalos and City Planner Larry Lucas
- Top agenda items:
- The council voted 3-1 to approve a request for a $3,000 contribution to the Barrow County Economic Development Council for the FY of Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011, in support of economic development programs. Langley votes against a motion to approve the request for funding.
- The council voted unanimously to renew a lease with the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center for city-owned rental property at 1396 Third Ave. from April 1 through March 31, 2012, for $200 a month, with the arts center responsible for all utilities. The organization agreed to provide general liability insurance.
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