Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Community Development
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 4 & 7
City of Stone Mountain VFW Park Improvement Project
Body
Information Contact: Allen S. Mitchell
Phone Number: 404-969-9921
PURPOSE:
To consider approving a contract with the City of Stone Mountain in the amount of $300,000 for gap funding
to complete approximately $866,000 in park improvements at VFW Park located at 888 Gordon Street, Stone Mountain, Ga. The park improvements will include a new pavilion, walking path, natural play area, drainage, and landscaping.
NEED/IMPACT:
The BOC approved the update to the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan including the 2024 Annual Action Plan, on July 9, 2024, which allocated CDBG funding to the City of Stone Mountain for the renovation of VFW Park. The improvements to the park will make the park more attractive, usable, and ADA accessible.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve a contract with the City of Stone Mountain for improvements at VFW Park in an amount not to exceed $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds; and to allow the Chief Executive Officer to sign all necessary documents.