The Hampton City Council held it’s regular meeting on August 11.

As part of its regular agenda, the council voted unanimously to authorize a contract for the design/build of the first phase of East Hampton Park at a cost not to exceed $400,000. The work is to be done by Tri Scapes, Inc. After executive session, the council approved a purchase and sale agreement of up to $40,000 for approximately a half-acre at the southeast corner of Hampton-Locust Grove Road and McDonough Street.

  The council adopted the second reading of an ordinance amending its fire protection code with regard to the regulation of fireworks, so that the city is compliant with state law. Two separate actions authorized the city manager to negotiate contracts with DAF Concrete and C&C Lovejoy for any city sidewalk projects that might arise in the coming year, as well as Baldwin Paving Company Inc. for paving and milling projects.

  A resolution was adopted to authorize the execution of the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) terms and conditions agreement and to authorize the acceptance of grant payments. The CRF was established as part of CARES Act, with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget coordinating with local governments to get CRF funding dispersed as quickly as local municipalities may need it. The OPB has created a grant management system called GeorgiaCARES for the city to use to get the money, but formal council action was required for this entire process to be allowed.

  The council approved a resolution establishing the Hampton Development Authority, and another resolution to change the provisions of life safety plan review services for the city. Both votes were unanimous.

  A resolution was adopted setting an updated fee schedule for various city services. This includes alcohol license fees, business license fees, building permit and inspection fees, equipment and tap fees, impact fees, planning and zoning fees, and land development fees.

  Three appointments were made to the Hampton Historic Preservation Committee: Wanda Byrd, Dawn Greer, and Nita Rucker.