Packet: Alcohol, Health insurance, GEFA Lift State Pump Loan, Rascals demolition for Fire Station, Bemiss Road Mowing @ LCC 2025-10-27

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It’s a brief agenda with a long packet for the Lowndes County Commission this month.

It demonstrates planning ahead in the GEFA Loan for Lift Station Bypass Pumps, getting ready for the next hurricane season.

And they got multiple bids for both the old Rascals in Lake Park, Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3 and for Bid for Bemiss Road Right of Way Mowing.

No emergency sole-source contracts in this agenda.

[Packet: Collage @ LCC 2025-10-27]
Packet: Collage @ LCC 2025-10-27

Here is the agenda.

The board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request, is on the LAKE website.

LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROPOSED AGENDA
WORK SESSION, MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
327 N. Ashley Street – 2nd Floor

  1. Call to Order
  2. Invocation
  3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  4. Minutes for Approval
    1. Work Session & Regular Session – October 14, 2025
  5. For Consideration
    1. Beer & Wine License – Tara Kay Middleton of RaceTrac Inc, DBA RaceTrac #2666, 4541 North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA

      Documents:Beer and Wine License – Tara Kay Middleton of RaceTrac Inc, DBA RaceTrac.pdf

    2. Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2026

      Documents:Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2026.pdf

    3. GEFA Loan for Lift Station Bypass Pumps

      Documents:GEFA Loan for Lift Station Bypass Pumps.pdf

  6. Bid
    1. Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3

      Documents:Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3.pdf

    2. Bid for Bemiss Road Right of Way Mowing

      Documents:Bid for Bemiss Road Right of Way Mowing.pdf

  7. Reports – County Manager
  8. Citizens Wishing to be Heard-Please State Your Name and Address
  9. Adjournment

[PROPOSED AGENDA]
PROPOSED AGENDA
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Beer & Wine License – Tara Kay Middleton of RaceTrac Inc, DBA RaceTrac #2666, 4541 North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA

[New establishment.]
New establishment.
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[Alcoholic Beverage License Application]
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
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[Page 4]
Page 4
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[beverages within 300 feet of any church building. The ordinance also prohibits the distribution, sale or]
beverages within 300 feet of any church building. The ordinance also prohibits the distribution, sale or
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[Exhibit A: RaceTrac Violations List]
Exhibit A: RaceTrac Violations List
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[Page 7]
Page 7
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[Page 8]
Page 8
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[Page 9]
Page 9
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[Page 10]
Page 10
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[16. If the establishment for which a license is sought is or was licensed under the Lowndes County]
16. If the establishment for which a license is sought is or was licensed under the Lowndes County
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[CERTIFICATION REGARDING APPLICATION]
CERTIFICATION REGARDING APPLICATION
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[Karla B. Ahlert, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH O.C.G.A. §50-36-1]
Karla B. Ahlert, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH O.C.G.A. §50-36-1
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[Natalie Morhouse, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH 0.C.G.A. §50-36-1]
Natalie Morhouse, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH 0.C.G.A. §50-36-1
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[Joseph H. Akers, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH O.C.G.A. §50-36-1]
Joseph H. Akers, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH O.C.G.A. §50-36-1
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[Tara Kay Middleton, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH 0.C.G.A. §50-36-1]
Tara Kay Middleton, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH 0.C.G.A. §50-36-1
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[AFFIDAVIT OF PRIVATE EMPLOYER OF COMPLIANCE PURSUANT TO 0.C.6.A. §36-60-6]
AFFIDAVIT OF PRIVATE EMPLOYER OF COMPLIANCE PURSUANT TO 0.C.6.A. §36-60-6
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[Non-Criminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights]
Non-Criminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights
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[Privacy Act Statement]
Privacy Act Statement
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[Map: 4541 N Valdosta Rd, RaceTrac]
Map: 4541 N Valdosta Rd, RaceTrac
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[Nearest Church:__ Valdosta Islamic Center]
Nearest Church:__ Valdosta Islamic Center
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Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2026

[The Section 125 Cafeteria Plan is a premium only plan (POP) that provides for a pre-tax premium deduction on qualified health plans for our employees. This plan adoption renewal for 2026 is necessary in order to comply with IRS Regulations - Section 125.]
The Section 125 Cafeteria Plan is a premium only plan (POP) that provides for a pre-tax premium deduction on qualified health plans for our employees. This plan adoption renewal for 2026 is necessary in order to comply with IRS Regulations – Section 125.
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GEFA Loan for Lift Station Bypass Pumps

[BUDGET IMPACT: $2,812,500.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (X) Capital Lowndes County has been pre-selected for a GEFA loan to install bypass pumps at our lift stations that are currently not equipped with backup capabilities. The loan amount is $2,812,500.00 with a principal forgiveness of $703,125.00. This will allow us to have backup capabilities at all of our lift stations. While we have applied for FEMA mitigation money, this will allow us to lock in current pricing and, potentially, have equipment in place before the next hurricane season. Staff recommends approval to submit the required paperwork for GEFA approval.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $2,812,500.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (X) Capital Lowndes County has been pre-selected for a GEFA loan to install bypass pumps at our lift stations that are currently not equipped with backup capabilities. The loan amount is $2,812,500.00 with a principal forgiveness of $703,125.00. This will allow us to have backup capabilities at all of our lift stations. While we have applied for FEMA mitigation money, this will allow us to lock in current pricing and, potentially, have equipment in place before the next hurricane season. Staff recommends approval to submit the required paperwork for GEFA approval.
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Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3

[BUDGET IMPACT: $85,174.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (xX) SPLOST Lowndes County advertised for bids to demo the former restaurant building (formerly Rascals) at 4875 U.S. Hwy 41 South, Lake Park, GA 31636. In order for Lowndes County to begin the process for a new Fire Rescue Station 3, the demolition of this building is the next step. Demo includes removal of the existing building, building components, furniture, fixtures, equipment, utility lines, gravel, asphalt, and base. All service lines will be removed to the property line or meter valve and clearly marked. All hazardous material will be disposed of according to federal, state and local laws. Once the demo is complete, the site will be graded for proper drainage and seeded.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $85,174.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (xX) SPLOST Lowndes County advertised for bids to demo the former restaurant building (formerly Rascals) at 4875 U.S. Hwy 41 South, Lake Park, GA 31636. In order for Lowndes County to begin the process for a new Fire Rescue Station 3, the demolition of this building is the next step. Demo includes removal of the existing building, building components, furniture, fixtures, equipment, utility lines, gravel, asphalt, and base. All service lines will be removed to the property line or meter valve and clearly marked. All hazardous material will be disposed of according to federal, state and local laws. Once the demo is complete, the site will be graded for proper drainage and seeded.
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[Contract FOR: Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3]
Contract FOR: Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3
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[NOTICE TO DEALERS/VENDORS]
NOTICE TO DEALERS/VENDORS
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[GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS]
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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[CONTRACT DOCUMENTS For Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3]
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS For Demolition for Lowndes County Fire Rescue Station 3
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[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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[INVITATION TO BID]
INVITATION TO BID
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[INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS]
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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[Statement of Work]
Statement of Work
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[Inquiries]
Inquiries
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[$85,174.00 PROPOSAL by Standard Contractors, Inc.]
$85,174.00 PROPOSAL by Standard Contractors, Inc.
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[Addenda]
Addenda
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[NOTICE OF AWARD]
NOTICE OF AWARD
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[CONTRACT AGREEMENT]
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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[issuing ten (10) days written notice to the Contractor.]
issuing ten (10) days written notice to the Contractor.
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[Or such address as shall be furnished by such notice to the other parties.]
Or such address as shall be furnished by such notice to the other parties.
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[IN WITNESS WHEREOF]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
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[CONTRACT CONDITIONS]
CONTRACT CONDITIONS
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[thirty (30) day notice of cancellation. In addition, the County will be shown as]
thirty (30) day notice of cancellation. In addition, the County will be shown as
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[Page 45]
Page 45
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[NOTICE TO PROCEED]
NOTICE TO PROCEED
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[DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION]
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
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[WAIVER OF LIEN]
WAIVER OF LIEN
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[CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT]
CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT
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[Page 50]
Page 50
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[BOND AMOUNT: $ 5% Five Percent of Amount Bid]
BOND AMOUNT: $ 5% Five Percent of Amount Bid
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[all bonds, recognizances, contracts, agreements of indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings and any and all notices and documents canceling]
all bonds, recognizances, contracts, agreements of indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings and any and all notices and documents canceling
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Bid for Bemiss Road Right of Way Mowing

[BUDGET IMPACT: $414,988.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (XxX) Annual, Outdoor Living lower of two bids. Mowing will include the initial clean up, full cuts and the median. The State of Georgia will be reimbursing Lowndes County for the entire cost of the mowing.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $414,988.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (XxX) Annual, Outdoor Living lower of two bids. Mowing will include the initial clean up, full cuts and the median. The State of Georgia will be reimbursing Lowndes County for the entire cost of the mowing.
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October-14-2025-Work-Session-Minutes

[towers to minimize the number of towers, Mr. Dillard answered the applicant hasn't found a suitable]
towers to minimize the number of towers, Mr. Dillard answered the applicant hasn’t found a suitable
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October-14-2025-Regular-Session-Minutes

[Page 1]
Page 1
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