Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 7
Approval of the Shoal Creek I, Shoal Creek II and John Evans Legacy Parks Master Plan (formerly Shoal Creek III) located at 3630 and 3643 Glenwood Road and 3095 Wadsworth Mill Place, Decatur, GA 30032.
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Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis
Phone Number: 404-371-2475
PURPOSE:
To obtain the Board of Commissioners approval of the master plan for Shoal Creek I, Shoal Creek II and John Evans Legacy Parks located at 3630 3643 Glenwood Road and 3095 Wadsworth Mill Place, Decatur, GA 30032.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department seeks BOC approval for the master plan for Shoal Creek I, Shoal Creek II and John Evans Legacy Parks. The visioning plan was developed by Park Pride in 2023. It includes plans for new pavilions, walking trails, playground equipment, landscaping, signage and other amenities. The estimated budget for the implementation of the plan was $13,284,534.00 in 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding for this project has been appropriated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the master plan for Shoal Creek I, Shoal Creek II and John Evans Legacy Parks and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents to complete the project.