Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT: Rescind Item 2019-4375 that transferred Lanier Gardens Park to the City of Avondale
Title
Commission District(s): Districts 4 and 6
Rescind Item 2019-4375 that transferred Lanier Gardens Park to the City of Avondale
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Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis
Phone Number: 404-371-2475
PURPOSE:
The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department requests that item 2019-4375 be rescinded and that the transfer of Lanier Gardens Park to the City of Avondale be delayed until further notification
NEED/IMPACT:
Under the terms of a right-of-way agreement with GDOT, DeKalb County is acquiring right-of-way on behalf of GDOT for upgrades to 36 intersections (PI#0002669). At the East College Avenue at Sam’s Crossing/Arcadia Avenue intersection the signal upgrades require the acquisition of 345.96 square feet of right-of-way at Lanier Gardens Park. DeKalb County will be reimbursed $15,600 by GDOT for this property under the terms of the project right-of-way agreement. The Board of Commissioners authorized the acceptance of the GDOT right-of-way funds used for this project on July 12, 2016 and July 26, 2018. Upon completion of the project and finalization of the property boundaries, RPCA/DeKalb County will convey the park to the City of Avondale.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.