Traffic on Gaines Street will be temporarily detoured today (May 6th) while city workers repair a sinkhole. The detour will still allow traffic to and from each residence.
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NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
City of Washington
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Edward B. Pope Conference Center, 48 Lexington Avenue, Washington, GA 30673
Agenda for the Work Session:
The work session will cover the items in the council meeting agenda.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:
• December 3, 2024 (Called Meeting)
• December 9, 2024 (Council Meeting)
• December 27, 2024 (Called Meeting)
3. Citizens' Comments and Responses:
• Discussion of the Fire Department training building and public notices.
• Annual MLK Celebration preparation.
4. Committee/Board Reports Review
5. Action Items:
• Policy discussion for organizations/boards’ funding requests.
• Appointment of Judge Kidd for a two-year term.
6. Council Member Topics:
• Hiring policies and audit response plans.
• Resolutions for rerouting commercial truck traffic.
• Motion to review and correct the administrator contract.
7. Executive Session (if needed):
• Personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.
This notice informs the public of the work session proceedings. For additional details, refer to the full agenda or contact City Hall.
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City of Washington Public Works Department is requesting a quote for a Restroom Facility at Reese Booker Park. Below are the specifications:
Construct an 18 X 10 block building with a 4’ covered walkway. Metal gable roof, gable ends will have hard siding.
2 ADA single occupant restroom area with mechanical room in the middle with this door on the back of the building.
Plumbing and fixtures. Electrical and fixtures. Toilet paper dispensers, hand towel dispensers, mirrors, grab bars and soap dispensers.
Supply and install water fountain between doors in front of the building.
City will pour concrete foundation.
All dimensions are approximate.
Please submit quotes to Public Works Director, John Barnett, on or before January 11, 2025
706.990.2574
jbarnett@wga.gov
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