Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 1 and District 6
To Appropriate $5,000 from the 2024 Super District 6 Reserves for Appropriations to Assist with Funding for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Economic Impact Study
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
To Appropriate $5,000 from the 2024 Super District 6 Reserves for Appropriations to assist with funding for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Economic Impact Study (EIS) to provide a detailed analysis of the economic benefits that the Greenway will bring to our community.
NEED/IMPACT:
The study will be a critical tool in demonstrating the Greenway's value to DeKalb County by offering a comprehensive breakdown of how each section of the Greenway will contribute to economic growth, such as increased property values, enhanced retail and business activity, and overall economic development in DeKalb County. By providing data on local economic and demographic impacts, visitor spending, public revenues, and more, the study will serve as a foundation for strategic planning, grant applications, and community engagement efforts, ensuring that the PCG delivers maximum benefit to our communities.
The proposal is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase appropriations for the following account(s) by the amount indicated below:
Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund - Transfer to General Fund (09130.611100.272.0000.0000) -
$5,000.00
Board of Commissioners - General Fund - Other Professional Services (00206.521209.100.0000.0000) -
$5,000.00
Decrease appropriations for the following account(s) by the amount indicated below:
Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund - Reserve for Appropriation (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) -
$5,000.00
Increase revenue anticipations for the following account(s) by the amount indicated below: Non-Departmental Revenues - General Fund - Transfer from Unincorporated Fund (00005.391272.100.0000.0000) - $5,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Approve the $5,000.00 transfer of D6 reserve for appropriation to assist with funding for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Economic Impact Study (EIS).