The city council, short two members Monday night: Councilwoman Hawnethia Williams and Councilman Roger Tingler, unanimously gave its support to the execution of a document by Newton County Chairman Aaron Varner authorizing Riley to spend $242,500 on architect fees and contract fees for the project's schematic design and drawings. The BOC, short District 4 Commissioner J.C. Henderson, was in attendance to hear Riley's proposal as well. Because Monday night was only a work session for the BOC, the board did not vote on the proposal but were expected to vote on it at their Tuesday night meeting.