City Manager’s Bi-Weekly Report 240 South Glynn Street • Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 770-461-6029 • fayetteville-ga.gov
August 20, 2018
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Several City of Fayetteville employees took part in the August 15 National City Hall Selfie Day, which is promoted by the Engaging Local Government Leaders network and Georgia Municipal Association. These selfies are posted on the City’s Facebook page.
City Manager
Ray Gibson
Mayor
Ed Johnson Mayor Pro-Tem Council Member
Paul Oddo Council Members
Council approves development moratoria Fayetteville City Council members Thursday night approved three development moratoria requested and explained by Community Development staff. The first moratorium sets a six-month pause on Planned Community District (PCD) rezoning applications. “At this time, a complete rewrite of all of the City of Fayetteville ordinances related to land development is underway,” said Community Development Director Jahnee Prince. “As a part of the review and study of the City’s development standards, processes and procedures, the consultant team is likely to recommend significant changes to the City’s zoning ordinance and zoning map to advance the goals of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.”
Prince said the moratorium will ensure new development proposals are consistent with the new Unified Development Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. The second moratorium is actually an extension of the City Council’s July 2 Highway Corridor Overlay District Moratorium. On July 2, city council members enacted a 45-day moratorium on all zoning actions and site development plans for properties located along state highways 85, 54, 92, and 314, as well as along the Jimmie Mayfield Corridor Overlay District outside of the Main Street Architectural Overlay District. “Out of concern that the current uses and development trends within the state highway corridors
were not advancing the goals of the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan, the moratorium was put into place to allow staff time to draft changes to the Zoning Ordinance,” Prince said. She explained that a number of changes are being reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission, and more time will be needed to study and address those concerns. The third moratorium ceases annexations of land from unincorporated Fayette County into the City of Fayetteville for at least 90 days from adoption of the moratorium. “Annexations have been a delicate issue between the City of Fayetteville and Fayette County,” Prince said. “The City and County have begun discussions that may make this process smoother.”
Our Vision
Fayetteville shall be a city of innovation and opportunity that fosters a vibrant and welcoming community for all.
Our Mission
Harlan Shirley
To provide efficient and effective municipal services to the community through a culture of transparent leadership, excellence and teamwork. Kathaleen Brewer
Our Values
The City employees, the City Council and all of our City-related boards will always function in a way that reflects well on the City and is in alignment with our vision and mission. The Core Values we will use to make decisions and guide our behavior are to: Be responsive; Act as one team; Act with integrity; be fully accountable.
Monthly Meetings
Rich Hoffman
Scott Stacy
Fayetteville City Council: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6 p.m. Fayetteville Planning & Zoning Commission: 4th Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Downtown Development Authority: 3rd Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Main Street Tourism Association: 3rd Tuesdays, 8 a.m. City Council and P&Z meetings are held at Fayetteville City Hall. DDA and MSTA meetings are held on the 3rd Floor of the Old Fayette County Courthouse.
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Fayette Idol returns to Fayetteville Sept. 29 Fayette County High School freshman Daylon Peterson is warming up his voice and narrowing down his song selections in preparation for his final official performance Sept. 29 as the reigning Fayette Idol winner. Peterson, who won his age category at the 2016 Fayette Idol competition, repeated the feat in 2017, but he also took home the overall award that second time. He says he looks forward to singing again Saturday, Sept. 29, for the crowd at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Amphitheater in Historic Downtown Fayetteville and to passing the baton to the 2018 Fayette Idol winner. “It was an amazing experience,” Peterson said, recalling the night he got top scores for his rendition of Smokie Norful’s “No Greater Love”. “I wanted to sing something that was meaningful to
me. I wanted to connect with the audience.” Peterson’s advice to 2018 competitors is the same. “Make sure you believe in what you’re singing,” he said. “Make sure the audience can feel the connection, and make sure to give God praise for what He has done in your life.” Since winning last year, Peterson has performed at several City-sponsored events. Deadline to enter the 2018 Fayette Idol competition is Friday, Sept. 7. There are four categories
2017 Fayette Idol winner Daylon Peterson
within the competition: 7-11 years; 12-15 years; 16-21 years; and 21+. Contact Joyce Waits with Main Street Fayetteville by calling 770719-4173 or emailing jwaits@ fayetteville-ga.gov.
New souvenir postcards now available at the Main Street Fayetteville gift shop on the first floor of the Old Fayette County Courthouse! s are also These postcard e Holliday available at th eum gift shop. Dorsey Fife Mus
The postcard on the left features a painting by Vicki Turner. The postcard on the right features photography by Patsy Gullett.
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SPLOST and LMIG road resurfacing projects to begin in November Seventeen of Fayetteville’s city streets have been chosen for the first round of resurfacing to be funded by money made available through the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) and money raised through the 2017 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The work is slated to begin in November, and will continue until completed, weather permitting. City Council members Thursday night approved the total expenditure of $982,993.73 for this first round of resurfacing, which covers an estimated five miles of mostly residential streets. Following are the streets on this first-round list: Arbor Way, Courtyard Lane, Garden Court, Wilbanks Drive, Williamsburg Way, Medford Drive, Walker Avenue, Georgia Avenue, Georgia
Georgia Avenue East is one of 17 streets on the first-round list for resurfacing to begin in November.
Avenue East, Kathi Avenue, Normandy Drive, White Road, Heritage Lake Drive, Heritage Court, Southshore Terrace, Lakeside Court, and Lee Street. Fayetteville Public Services Director Chris Hindman explained to City leadership that contractor Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction Incorporated will do the work. He said the company was awarded the contract for Peachtree City’s resurfacing through their competitive bid process, and the contractor agreed to do these 17 Fayetteville streets as well at the same rates as the awarded bid.
“As the year has moved forward, the unit costs for asphalt have increased,” Hindman said. “Staff has worked with Peachtree City and the contractor to allow the contractor to use the same unit pricing for Fayetteville that was awarded by Peachtree City.” Subsequent rounds of resurfacing throughout the City of Fayetteville will include an additional 16 miles of roadways, mostly residential, over the next couple of years. Updates closer to project start times will be posted on the City’s website, fayetteville-ga.gov, and on the City’s social media channels.
City Council approves new millage rate The Fayetteville City Council on Aug. 16 adopted a new millage rate of 5.646 mills, which is an increase over the previous 3.874 mills. It is a 45-percent increase over what the rollback millage rate would have been. The extra 1.772 mills, most of which is earmarked for the City’s public safety needs, would generate an estimated $1.8 million Bi-Weekly Report - August 20, 2018
for the year. For a home located within the City of Fayetteville with a fair market value of $250,000, the proposed increase would be $177.20. That’s $14.77 a month, or about five cents of every tax dollar. Public hearings to discuss the millage rate increase were held at Fayetteville City Hall on Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Page 4
Do you really live in Fayetteville? Having a Fayetteville mailing address does not necessarily mean you live in the City of Fayetteville. The incorporated City of Fayetteville is entirely surrounded by unincorporated Fayette County, and in some places the city limits are located within a mile or two of unincorporated Clayton County. All Fayetteville city residents and many residents of unincorporated Fayette and Clayton counties have “Fayetteville 30214” or “Fayetteville 30215” mailing addresses, because their mail is delivered from United States Post Office facilities located within the City of Fayetteville. However, not all of these people are actually Fayetteville city residents. Here at Fayetteville City Hall, we often receive phone calls and e-mails from unincorporated county residents who ask for city services based on their perception of living in “Fayetteville” or “the Fayetteville area”. And while the City is here to serve everyone it can, some services can only come
from the jurisdiction in which a resident actually lives. To make matters more potentially confusing, a few residents living within Fayetteville city limits pay water bills to the Fayette County Water System, because their home or neighborhood is served with a Fayette County supply line and not a Fayetteville line. As well, some unincorporated Fayette County residents, including some who live in the Chanticleer neighborhood, receive water from the City of Fayetteville. So clearly, it is not
sufficient to say you know where you live based on who you pay for water service. The best way to be sure of your property’s jurisdiction is to check it on an official City of Fayetteville map and by using the Fayette County tax records search on the county’s website. Note: if your property is in “Tax District 01”, it is in unincorporated Fayette County. If it is in “Tax District 02”, it is in the City of Fayetteville. Peachtree City, Brooks and Tyrone also have their own unique tax districts.
Stay up to date on the Hwy. 54 repaving project with the City of Fayetteville online The Hwy. 54 repaving project, which stretches across most of Fayette County, is nearing completion, according to officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation District 3 office. This portion of roadway, starting from the Coweta County line on the west side of Peachtree City to a point just past McDonough Road to the east of Fayetteville, was deemed by the state to need more than just resurfacing. The entire span underwent milling and repaving, with certain places needing “deep milling”, including portions located in Downtown Fayetteville. All of that milling work is complete, and now crews are pouring the top layer of asphalt, Page 5
beginning with the inner lanes. Crews will continue to pave one lane at a time until the topping is completed, then they will work on turn lanes and other areas
needing that top layer of asphalt. Once repaving is completed, loop sensor systems will be reinstalled into intersections, and the traffic signals will be returned to the normal settings. During all of this repaving, at least one through-lane will remain open, but expect traffic delays in the affected areas. Please drive slowly and carefully past construction zones. Updates on the project are posted regularly on the City’s website, fayetteville-ga.gov, and on social media channels. Anyone with questions or concerns about the project may contact the GDOT District 3 office at 706-845-4115 or by e-mailing amccart@dot.ga.gov. Bi-Weekly Report - August 20, 2018
Financial Outlook
Collections for both Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and Local Option Sales Tax have been higher than budgeted.
Payroll expenses have been in keeping with the budget.
Tax revenue overall has been in keeping with the budget.
MONTHLY DIVISION STATISTICS 11/17
12/17
1/18
2/18
3/18
4/18
5/18
6/18
7/18
New Service Agreements
159
126
146
168
166
169
199
206
203
Terminated Agreements
150
123
140
169
161
158
184
202
192
8,240
8,231
8,233
8,212
8,295
Business Licenses Issued
25
20
38
42
50
44
46
42
26
Business Licenses Applied
20
17
32
35
43
38
42
40
31
318
317
260
455
459
466
496
490
365
WATER & SEWER
Utility Bills Issued
8,302 8,310 8,296 8,317
OCCUPATIONAL TAX
MUNICIPAL COURT Court Cases
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Financial Outlook (continued)
Supplies expenses have been less than budgeted.
Contract Services expenses have been less than budgeted.
JUNE 2018 REVENUE & EXPENSES AS OF APRIL 30, 2018 REVENUES
2018 AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BUDGET
REVENUES THRU June
July ACTUAL REVENUES
TAXES LICENSES & PERMITS INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES FINES & FORFEITURES INVESTMENT INCOME CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATIONS MISCELLANEOUS OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES
10,963,602 851,000 449,622 176,593 1,050,000 20,000 8,505 58,968 1,557,018 15,135,308
10,049,969 780,083 412,154 161,877 962,500 18,333 7,796 54,054 1,427,267 13,874,032
10,482,005 443,977 106,918 118,311 769,249 40,859 58,448 74,161 467,585 12,561,514
793,635 49,672 313,250 13,276 132,407 3,624 24,100 9,560 43,699 1,316,372
2,155,445 682,313 8,834,990 1,097,340 80,000 1,140,092 1,145,128 15,135,308
1,975,825 625,454 8,098,741 1,005,895 73,333 1,045,084 1,049,701 13,874,032
2,497,579 524,337 8,069,007 992,153 4,945 892,096 596,779 13,576,895
90,131 82,316 710,084 191,100 145,127 140,000 1,358,759
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EXPENSES GENERAL GOVERNMENT JUDICIAL PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS PARKS & RECREATION HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL EXPENSES NET
(1,015,381)
(42,387)
YTD ACTUAL REVENUES 11,275,640 493,649 420,168 131,587 901,656 44,483 82,548 83,721 511,284 13,877,886 2,587,710 606,653 8,779,091 1,183,253 4,945 1,037,223 736,779 14,935,654 (1,057,768)
*These are unaudited numbers that can and will change for items not received in July that are for July, like Utility bills.
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Water Department Water Main Break
1
Sewer Backup
1
Water Meter Maintenance
1
Meter Installs
August 4-16, 2018
Total Water Department Work Orders: 72
3
Water leaks
18
Lift station preventative maintenance
52
Building Department Construction Trailer
1
Demolition Land Disturbance Pool Utility Restoration Fence Impact Fee
1 1
August 6-16, 2018 Total Inspections: 178 Foundation only: 8
Total permits: 63
1 1
Plumbing: 28 Electrical: 38
3
Mechanical: 33
4
Building: 68
5
Foundation Only Plumbing Electrical Mechanical Building
Fence: 3
7 11 13 15
Code Enforcement Dangerous Tree
1
General Maintenance
1
August 6-16 , 2018 Total Inspections: 271
Inoperable Vehicle/Junk
2
Yard Trimmings Disposal
2
Disposal of Garbage
3
Prohibited Signs
3
Complaint Investigation Working without Permit Parking on Grass Occupational Tax Grass Cutting
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Initial Inspections: 159
Code Enforcement Inspections
1st Re-inspections: 107 2nd Re-inspections: 5 Verbal Warnings: 7 Written Warnings: 116
5
Violation Notices: 30
7
Stop Work Orders: 1
8 31 208
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Planning & Zoning: Ongoing Projects Project Number
Applicant
Address
Project Name
Status
17-012
Fayette County Board of Education
1 Tiger Trail
17-014
SHJ Construction Group c/o Martie Murphy
Fayette County High School (Auditorium)
750 Glynn Street N.
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
17-016
Pinewood Forrest
395 Veterans Parkway
Pinewood Forrest
17-019
Hearthside/ Brendan Barr
105 Meeting Place Drive
Hearthside Lafayette
17-020
Alfred Dingler
200 N Jeff Davis Drive
Prime B&B
17-023
Pinewood Forrest
395 Veterans Parkway
Pinewood Forrest Phase 2 Construction
Development Plans Approved- under construction Development Plans Approved – Under construction Phase 1 Residential Development under construction Development Plans Approved- under construction Development Plans Approved under construction
17-034
Pinewood Atlanta Studios
400 Veterans Parkway
Pinewood Atlanta Studios
17-037
Broadway Diner
705 W. Lanier Avenue
Broadway Diner
18-005
BCM Construction (Rob Beecham)
1129 & 1137 Hwy 54. W.
Folia Crossroads
18-006
Russell Moulton
Highway 85 North Parcel 045 016
Cool Runnings International
18-009
Jeff Landrum
740 Hwy 54 East
Maggie’s Place
18-010
Marksman Properties
Promenade Pkwy
Promenade Office Warehouse
18-011
Pinewood Forrest
475 Veterans Parkway
PF Wellness Center
18-012
Kamlesh/Gulas
139 N. Glynn Street
Downtown Hotel
18-013
CPH Development
105 Banks Station
Del Taco
18-014
Ingenium Enterprises Inc.
Banks Station
Del Taco
18-018
Donavan Gossett
695 S. Jeff Davis Dr.
Barbara Place
18-019
Terwilliger Pappas
Hwy 54 E.
Solis Fayetteville
18-020
Anthony Poliak
240 & 250 Lee Street
Lee Street Project
18-025
Addison Lester
Between 240 and 275 Forrest Ave
Doc’s Place
18-026
Bob Rolader
Calloway Road
Calloway Road
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Construction Plans- Phase 2 under review by staff Construction Plans - Phase 4 Grading – Under construction Development Plans Approved Construction not started Approved Development Plans ApprovedConstruction not started Residential Subdivision Preliminary Plat-Approved Development Plans Approved –Construction not started Development PlansUnder Staff Review Development Plans Tabled to 8/28/18 Development Plans Approved- Construction not started Development Plans Approved- Construction not started Annexation/Rezoning Application Withdrawn Rezoning P&Z 8/28/18 CC 9/20 and 10/4 Rezoning P&Z 8/28/18 CC 9/20 and 10/4 Rezoning Applicant request to table indefinitely Annexation/Rezoning Application Withdrawn
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Fire Department
Activity for August 1-15
Projects: • Continued work on OKRs in 7Geese program • Chief Jones attended 911 quarterly board meeting at E-911 Center • Continued to work on department information for assessment. • Deputy Chief Linda Black, Captain Ben Henning and members of “A” Shift attended the Walmart grand reopening ceremony and were presented with a $2,000 community grant to be used for fire prevention. • Transitioned to Image Trend Elite version for our incident reporting system. This system is managed by the State of Georgia. • Began preparations for the annual 9/11 climb of Stone Mountain
Significant events: • Our department had our first assessment site visit from McGrath Consulting Group. During the site visit, interviews were conducted with the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, Fire Chief, department Command staff, and line officers. In addition, a windshield tour of the city was given. The second site visit is scheduled for September 16-18. • While working to repair a section of concreate on the front pad of Station #91, it was discovered that a stormwater pipe has failed under the pad causing erosion issues along Johnson Avenue. Repairs will begin on Monday, August 20. Johnson Avenue will be closed from Lee Street to Hwy. 85 while the repairs are taking place. Information on the road closure with alternate routes will be placed on the City website, City Facebook page, given to the E-911 Center, local public safety agencies and the media.
Police Department TOTAL PART 2 INCIDENTS: 97 Contempt of Court 1 Sex Offense 1 Possession of Stolen Property 2 Family & Children 3 Forgery/Counterfeit 4 Disorderly Conduct Family Violence Other Assaults Vandalism Drug Violation Juvenile Offense Probation Violation DUI Fraud Traffic Offense TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 137 Roadway - 98 Private Property - 39 Injuries - 14 Fatalities - 0 Bi-Weekly Report - August 20, 2018
Activity for the Month of July
6 6 6 6
TOTAL PART 1 INCIDENTS: 41 1 Aggravated Assault Motor Vehicle Theft Robbery Burglary Larceny 8
10 10
11 11
12
2 2
3
33
AVG. RESPONSE TIMES: Dispatch response - 00:27 Department response - 04:43 Total response - 05:10
TOTAL CALL ACTIVITY: 3,021 Dispatch - 886 Pull Over - 823 Officer Originated - 1,312
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Friday, August 24 FREE Movie Night: “A Wrinkle in Time” at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Amphitheater. Gates open at 7, movie starts at sundown. Saturday, August 25 Boots & Badges Block Party, 3-5 p.m., Fayetteville Police Department Headquarters, 760 Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard. Games, rock wall, raffles, safety info, police and fire vehicles, meet “Sparky” and “Max”, enjoy popcorn, $2 cotton candy and 25-cent snow cones. Admission is free. Raffle and other proceeds benefit first responder community programs. www.facebook.com/FayettevilleGAPD Saturday, September 1 The Midnight Riders (Allman Brothers Tribute) at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Amphitheater. Box office opens at 6, gates open at 7, opening act starts at 8, The Midnight Riders perform at 9. SouthernGroundAmp.com Friday, September 14 Lunch on the Lawn, 11:30-1:30, on the Old Fayette County Courthouse Lawn, sponsored by Main Street Fayetteville. Saturday, September 15 Punch on the Porch, 2-3 p.m., Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum, featuring special guests Tea Dorsey and Paul Dorsey. hdfhouse.com Saturday, September 22 Head Games (Foreigner Tribute) at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Amphitheater. Box office opens at 6, gates open at 7, opening act starts at 8, Head Games performs at 9. SouthernGroundAmp.com
Find more events: fayetteville-ga.gov facebook.com/fayettevillega.gov
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