Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Watershed Management
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): 3 & 6
Agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades with Company with a contribution of $20,000.
Body
Information Contact: David Hayes, Director
Phone Number: 770-414-6240
PURPOSE:
To consider approving an agreement for the Construction and Financing of Sewer Upgrades in the Intrenchment Creek model shed with VG First Baptist Senior, LP.
NEED/IMPACT:
Vecino Group seeks to development (125) affordable housing units for senior citizens at 2328 2nd Ave, Decatur, GA 30032, (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 Intrenchment Creek model shed. The improvements will allow for developing (125) affordable housing units for senior citizens. 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 2025. Completed improvements shall generate 9,938 gallons per day in sewer capacity credits as calculated per DeKalb County’s Capacity Assurance Banking Credit Program. 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 $20,000 of the total estimated cost of project total for sewer improvements in the $40,000 shed. (“Company’s Contribution”).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County's contribution is not anticipated to exceed $20,000
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.