Board of Commissioners - 2026-04-28
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Meeting Summary
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the 2028 SPLOST renewal project list (4-1 vote), which includes a controversial $5 million reallocation from DOT resurfacing to an indoor track facility. The board also approved wrecker zone fee schedule changes effective June 1, 2026, and launched the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update process with 16 planned community meetings. Multiple transportation contracts totaling approximately $4.9 million were approved for drainage repairs and signal shop construction.
Key Decisions (7)
2028 SPLOST Renewal Project List
Board approved the SPLOST renewal project list for the 2028 referendum, including a new state court building as a county-wide project. Original requests totaled $1.6 billion, whittled down to under $800 million. A $5 million reallocation from DOT resurfacing to an indoor track facility was added, drawing opposition from Commissioner Gamble who cited concerns about removing critical infrastructure funding.
Wrecker Zone Fee Schedule Changes
Board approved proposed changes to the fee schedule for Cobb County Record Zone holders that perform tows within police districts. Fees were last amended in 2022, with prior amendment in 2014 or 2016. Public hearing was advertised in Marietta Daily Journal on April 17 and April 24, 2026.
Drainage Repairs Contract - Meadowwood Court
Contract with Advanced Sports Construction LLC for drainage system repairs on Meadowwood Court, project number B22188.
Signal and Sign Shop Construction Manager Contract
Contract with Hogan Construction Group LLC for construction manager at risk services for the Cobb DOT signal and sign shop, project number B2421.
Emergency Drainage Repairs - Nellie Branch Sinkhole
Ratified County Manager's emergency authorization for drainage repairs on Nellie Branch in response to a sinkhole. Contract with Sheffield Contracting Incorporated, project number B22199.
2022 Transportation Improvements Program Budget Revision
Approved revised budget and schedule for the 2022 Transportation Improvements Program funded primarily by 2022 SPLOST.
Drainage Repairs Contract - Trotters Court
Contract with Advanced Sports Construction LLC for drainage system repairs on Trotters Court, project number B-22130.
Development Activity (3)
Fire Station 12
New fire station completed, open house scheduled for May 2nd
South Barrett Reliever 3
Road project to relieve traffic on Barrett Pkwy., collaboration between Town Center CID and state funding
New State Court Building
Included in 2028 SPLOST as county-wide project, funding comes off top before city allocations
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Public comments highlighted housing affordability crisis with projections that average income needed to own a home in Cobb County will reach $165,000 by 2030, while county minimum wage is only $35,000 annually.
Infrastructure
Pedestrian safety emerged as a top community priority equal to road resurfacing in SPLOST surveys, but funding allocation does not reflect this demand, indicating potential future investment shifts.
Sentiment
Business community through Cobb Chamber of Commerce expressed strong support for SPLOST renewal, citing it as smart tax policy that keeps millage rates low and business climate competitive.
Infrastructure
Chair Cupid stated pedestrian infrastructure buildout was estimated at $750 million in mid-2000s dollars, with sidewalk costs nearly doubling since then, indicating significant unfunded infrastructure needs.