Legislation Details

File #: 2026-0727    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 4/14/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/28/2026 Final action: 4/28/2026
Title: Commission District(s): District 5 An item to allocate $100,000 from District 5 ARP Interest account to Decatur Legacy Project, Inc. for the express purpose of assisting in financing the creation, dedication, and placement of Phase II of the Memorial to the late John Lewis on County-owned property

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 5                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): District 5

An item to allocate $100,000 from District 5 ARP Interest account to Decatur Legacy Project, Inc. for the express purpose of assisting in financing the creation, dedication, and placement of Phase II of the Memorial to the late John Lewis on County-owned property

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Information Contact: Mereda Davis Johnson, Commissioner, District 5

Phone Number: 404-371-2159

 

PURPOSE:

To assist the Decatur Legacy Project, Inc. and John Lewis Commemorative Task Force with Phase II of the John Lewis Memorial.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

This allocation provides financial support to the Decatur Legacy Project, Inc. and John Lewis Commemorative Task Force's implementation of Phase II of the John Lewis Memorial that will be owned by DeKalb County, Georgia and placed on County-owned property

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

$100,000 from District 5 ARP Interest  Account

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...