Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Watershed Management
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): Districts 5 and 7
Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Company with a contribution of $71,000.
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Information Contact: David Hayes
Phone Number: 770-414-6240
PURPOSE:
To consider approving an agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades in the Snapfinger model shed with DeKalb Brilliance Academy, Inc.
NEED/IMPACT:
DeKalb Brilliance Academy seeks to convert an existing facility into a public charter school at 2364 PARK CENTRAL BOULEVARD, STONECREST, GA, 30035, (the “Project”) and the Project requires upgrading and expanding portions of the existing sanitary sewer infrastructure and lines to accommodate additional discharge of wastewater into the Sewer System. The purpose of this Agreement is for the parties to enter a binding contract evidencing their agreement as to the installation and financing of the improvements for this development. This development will enhance its surrounding community as per section 3 of the County policy for allocating wastewater capacity credits, hence allowing the company to participate in the completion of capacity credit generation. The improvements will consist of upgrades and expansion of certain portions of the DeKalb County sanitary sewer infrastructure and lines servicing the Snapfinger model shed. The improvements will allow for additional flow expected from the building conversion. The County, through its Department of Watershed Management and/or its contractor, will determine those portions of the sanitary sewer infrastructure and lines to be upgraded and expanded (the “Work”). The improvements will be completed by May 1, 2025 [NOTE: The school opens in August 2025, so the Work needs to be completed far enough in advance to allow for a certificate of occupancy to be issued and the school to move in to prepare for school opening]. Completed improvements shall generate 34,650 gallons per day in sewer capacity credits as calculated per DeKalb County’s Capacity Assurance Banking Credit Program as classified as a Community Enhancing project. Company agrees that upon completion of the improvements and before Company shall be allowed access to the County’s sanitary sewer system, Company shall reimburse the County $71,000 of the total estimated cost of $142,000 for sewer improvements in the Snapfinger model shed. (“Company’s Contribution”).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County's contribution is not anticipated to exceed $71,000
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To authorize the CEO or designee to execute the Agreement and all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the County Attorney.