City Manager’s Bi-Weekly Report 240 South Glynn Street • Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 770-461-6029 • fayetteville-ga.gov
October 15, 2018
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More than a dozen homeschool families joined up recently for a hiking field trip at The Ridge Nature Area. Here they are pictured at the head of the Muscogee Trail, which borders Gingercake Creek.
City Manager
Help us ‘Paint Fayetteville Pink’ on Oct. 19
Ray Gibson
Mayor
‘Paint Fayetteville Pink’ will begin in front of Fayetteville City Hall on South Glynn Street (Hwy. 85). Ed Johnson Mayor Pro-Tem Council Member
Paul Oddo
The City of Fayetteville staff is going to “Paint Fayetteville Pink” on Friday morning, Oct. 19, to help raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of getting screened. Beginning in front of Fayetteville City Hall along North Glynn Street
(Hwy. 85), walkers wearing pink will set out every 15 minutes from 9-11 a.m. on a route that leads to the Old Courthouse Square and back. City staffers from each department will participate throughout the event, and the public is welcome to join them.
Those interested in this first-ever “Paint Fayetteville Pink” event may call Deputy Finance Director Carleetha Talmadge for more information: ctalmadge@ fayetteville-ga.gov, 770-7194161.
Our Vision
Council Members
Fayetteville shall be a city of innovation and opportunity that fosters a vibrant and welcoming community for all. Harlan Shirley
Our Mission
To provide efficient and effective municipal services to the community through a culture of transparent leadership, excellence and teamwork.
Our Values
Kathaleen Brewer
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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City leaders take notes from Roswell, Woodstock for redevelopment ideas The City of Fayetteville reached another downtown redevelopment milestone on Oct. 4, when City Council members approved hiring Atlanta-based architectural firm Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood to work on the new City Hall and park space project, which will be developed on the former Fayette County Board of Education 10-acre site fronting Stonewall Avenue. Demolition work is due to begin in early 2019, followed by land-grading work in the spring, and the new City Hall is expected to be open by summer 2020. City leaders for nearly two years have visited other cities in the Atlanta area, including Duluth, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, and Milton, to learn about their experiences of building new city halls and of redeveloping portions of their downtown districts. In September, Woodstock and Roswell were added to the list. “In Roswell, they stressed the importance of incentivizing business development through infrastructure,” said Fayetteville Downtown Development Director Brian Wismer, who was one of the City officials to join in the singleday, two-city tour. “They focus on building streets, underground utilities, et cetera, that facilitate new business growth.” Wismer said the group learned a lot in Woodstock as well. “One of the mixed-use developers in Woodstock has filed a rezoning request in Downtown Fayetteville,” Wismer said. “We were able to tour his development there and get a good feel for the quality of their product. The city leadership in Woodstock was very complimentary of the developer as a community partner. “We also heard about the values of proper street planning for cars and pedestrians to maintain a welcoming feel in the Historic Page 3
Several City staff and elected officials recently visited Roswell and Woodstock to learn more about their downtown redevelopment successes. Pictured (l-r) are Mayor Ed Johnson, council members Harlan Shirley, Kathaleen Brewer and Rich Hoffman, Fire Chief Alan Jones, and Downtown Development Director Brian Wismer. City Manager Ray Gibson, who took this photo, was also on the trip.
Downtown District,” Wismer added. While much of this talk of redeveloping Downtown Fayetteville may seem new to some, others know that redevelopment plans actually surfaced well before the 2007 financial downturn, which put everything on hold. “The City got serious in 2008, when the Fayetteville Downtown Development Authority purchased the old Travis Hardware building on the Old Courthouse Square and began searching for a signature tenant to help redefine the Square,” said Wismer. “But it was The Olde Courthouse Tavern that
really showed that a restaurant on the Square could be successful. We have built on that success ever since.” Now the Old Courthouse Square is home to four successful restaurants: The Olde Courthouse Tavern, Twisted Taco, Oz Pizza, and Margarita Momma’s. Two other establishments just off the Square, Dunkin’ Donuts to the north and City Café to the south, have been doing well for many years. Learn more about the City’s downtown redevelopment efforts by visiting www.fayetteville-ga. gov and searching for “Downtown Master Plan”. Bi-Weekly Report - October 15, 2018
City residents to vote in two locations Nov. 5 The City of Fayetteville Special Election for Sunday Alcohol Sales will be held on November 6, 2018, in conjunction with this year’s General Election. Polls will be open from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m. The Brunch Bill or “Mimosa Bill” as it is affectionately called, if passed, will allow restaurants in Fayetteville that serve alcohol to begin serving at 11:00a.m. instead of 12:30p.m. as it is now. Any time there is a Municipal Special Election held during a regular General Election, there is always some confusion about where residents are supposed to vote on Election Day. Unfortunately, due to State laws the County Elections office cannot combine the Municipal and General Election ballots together, so most City residents have to go to two separate polling places in order to vote on each ballot. This is the case this year for the Brunch Bill.
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The Fayette County Library (above) and the Lafayette Educational Center (below) are polling places for City of Fayetteville residents.
The City of Fayetteville has two precincts. For Fayetteville residents, those that live north of Highway 54 vote at North Fayetteville #40A – Lafayette Educational Center (Old Fayette County High School), 205 Lafayette Dr., and those that live south of Highway 54 vote at South Fayetteville #40B – Fayette County Library, 1821 Heritage Pkwy. During a General Election only (no Special Election), Fayetteville residents vote at a number of precincts throughout the city, including #40A and #40B. But for a Special Election, the Municipal ballot is only held at precincts #40A and #40B since they are the only official city polling places. Because of this legality, city residents have to make two trips to polling places to vote. An alternative to voting in two separate locations is to vote early.
Fayette County offers three early voting locations for convenience: the Fayette County Elections Office, the Peachtree City Library, and Tyrone Town Hall. All locations will be open Monday through Friday, October 15 -26 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. All three locations will be open on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. And all three locations will have extended hours - from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. So, no matter what the voter’s opinion of the ballot question, it is imperative that the voter exercises his or her right to vote and takes the time to vote early or in both locations. Fayetteville City residents may obtain further information, including polling locations and early voting times and locations, by visiting www.mvp.sos.ga.gov or by calling Fayette County Elections at (770) 305-5408.
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Main Street Fayetteville success a combination of passion and planning The City of Fayetteville government exists to maintain and promote a high quality of life for its residents and guests, and nowhere is this effort demonstrated more than in our Main Street Department, which is run under the auspices of the City’s Economic Development Department. Downtown Development Director Brian Wismer, Main Street Program Manager Joyce Waits, and Main Street Program Assistant Julie Herbert work hard to serve businesses and residents located in Fayetteville’s Main Street District, but they serve a Pictured (l-r) are Main Street Program Manager Joyce Waits, Main Street much wider community through Program Assistant Julie Herbert and Downtown Development Director the many festivals and other Brian Wismer. events they coordinate throughout the year. Of course, they do not work alone, as they are supported they want to experience. “We love our volunteers,” Waits by a Main Street Tourism Herbert is in her third year with said. “We could not do our job Association board of directors as Main Street Fayetteville. without them.” well as scores of volunteers. “I enjoy the people I work with Waits explained that some Some of the larger and higherand the building I work in (the Old events see as many as 60 to 70 profile events on the Main Street Fayette County Courthouse), but volunteers working at least one Fayetteville calendar include mostly I love the locals and people shift, and some working two or the springtime Taste of Fayette, from around the U.S. and from more. the Fayette Idol competition other countries I get to meet and “We do try to treat our each September, and The Great talk to on a daily basis,” Herbert volunteers well,” Waits added. Pumpkin Festival, which is coming said. “We honor them each year during up Oct. 27-28. One of the most Herbert herself is from our December appreciation popular events is the seasonSouthampton, England, though dinner, and we give them food ending Christmas on Main Street, she considers herself “a Georgia tokens and tickets at certain planned this year for Dec. 1. girl” now. events so they can enjoy the fruit “We start working on these Wismer, Waits and Herbert of their labor as well. It’s a small signature events several months agree Main Street Fayetteville way for us to say ‘thank you’ for out,” said Waits, who leads couldn’t succeed without the their generous donations of time Main Streets event planning enormous amount of event and other resources.” efforts. “It takes a lot of time and support received from volunteers. coordination to ensure these events are presented well to the community. We continue to focus on events that are family-friendly and that bring people to Historic The 12.5-mile Hwy. 54 repaving project, which Downtown Fayetteville.” ran from the Coweta County line to a point just past Waits is in her 13th year with McDonough Road on the east side of Fayetteville, Main Street Fayetteville. She is now complete except for the remaining striping says she loves collaborating with work and resetting of intersection traffic light timing community members to provide systems. A State project review will be published in the kind of event programming a future Bi-Weekly Report.
Hwy. 54 repaving complete
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Financials
Collections for both Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and Local Option Sales Tax have been higher than budgeted.
SEPTEMBER 2018 REVENUE & EXPENSES
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Financials (continued)
Payroll expenses have been in keeping with the budget.
Tax revenue overall has been in keeping with the budget.
Supplies expenses have been less than budgeted.
Contract Services expenses have been less than budgeted.
MONTHLY DIVISION STATISTICS 1/18
2/18
3/18
4/18
5/18
6/18
7/18
8/18
9/18
New Service Agreements
146
168
166
169
199
206
203
214
143
Terminated Agreements
140
169
161
158
184
202
192
203
134
8,233
8,212
8,295
8,302
Business Licenses Issued
38
42
50
44
46
42
26
42
35
Business Licenses Applied
32
35
43
38
42
40
31
42
35
260
455
459
466
496
490
365
434
519
WATER & SEWER
Utility Bills Issued
8,310 8,296 8,317 8,310 8,355
OCCUPATIONAL TAX
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Water Department Sewer Backups
5
Grease Trap Inspections
5
Water Leaks
September 28 - October 10, 2018
Total Water Department Work Orders: 109 17
Water Meter Maintenance
30
Lift station maintenance
52
Building Department
September 28 - October 11, 2018
Utility Restoration Foundation Only Low Voltage Fence Impact Fee Plumbing
Total Inspections: 254
1 1
Building: 85 Plumbing: 53 Mechanical: 51 Electrical: 46 Foundation Only: 15 Land Disturbance: 2 Utility Restoration: 1 Pool: 1
Total permits: 38
2 2 3 4
Building Electrical Mechanical
8 8 9
Code Enforcement General Maintenance
1
Illicit Discharge Inoperable Vehicle/Junk
1
Lighting Standards
1
Prohibited Signs
1
Trash Containers
1
Yard Trimmings Disposal
1
Total Inspections: 192
Complaint Investigation Parking on Grass Water Meter Obstruction Occupational Tax Working without Permit Grass Cutting Bi-Weekly Report - October 15, 2018
Initial Inspections: 71
Code Enforcement Cases
1
Garbage Disposal
September 28 - October 11, 2018
Follow-Up Inspections: 1 1st Re-inspections: 49 2nd Re-inspections: 8 Verbal Warnings: 4
2
Written Warnings: 52
3
Violation Notices: 5
5 5
Stop Work Orders: 2
6 7 90
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An overview of the business license process Fayetteville is blessed with a vibrant business community, and the City does what it can to serve all of its businesses, from home-based sole proprietors and locally-owned restaurants to regional healthcare providers and national retailers. Improving transportation infrastructure, robust and reliable utilities, and proactive public safety services are just a few reasons Fayetteville is poised to continue growing. Large or small, all business ventures in Fayetteville start at the same place: The Occupational Tax counter at Fayetteville City Hall. Better known as “business licenses”, Occupational Tax Certificates issued at this counter ensure that businesses are legitimately initiated and located within the properly zoned districts within the city. A manufacturing business, for example, would not be appropriately located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, but a freelance writer would be encouraged to do so. Wise business planning includes checking with City Occupational Tax Billing Coordinator Phyllis Brown to be sure your enterprise is properly licensed. Home-based businesses will generally find obtaining an Occupational Tax Certificate to be a quick and easy process. The fee is as low as $75 annually, and this business license is generally required in order to set up a business account with banks and credit unions. Approval from Planning & Zoning Department staff is required, but is also usually obtained within minutes during your visit to City Hall. Non-profit organizations will need to show proof of 501(c)(3) status, but then the certificate fee is waived. In these cases, Planning & Zoning Department approval is required, and if the organization is located in a commercial building, approvals will also be required from the Water, Fire and Building Page 9
The Occupational Tax counter inside Fayetteville City Hall is where the business license process starts.
departments. Fee exemptions are also available to certified disabled veterans. There are many different types of commercial and professional occupational tax certificates, but again, if the business is located in a commercial building, approvals will also be required from the Water, Fire and Building departments. Some professionals licensed by the State of Georgia are exempt from paying occupational taxes to the City in their first year for the remainder of that calendar year. Obtaining licenses to serve alcohol, whether for on-premises or off-premises consumption, generally takes four to six weeks, and there are many zoning
guidelines to determine where this sort of business may take place. State licensing is also required for serving alcohol. Once a business is licensed, each employee involved in the sale and service of alcohol must also be permitted individually. More information on these and other licenses can be located at www.fayetteville-ga.gov by searching on “occupational tax” or “alcohol license”. Those interested may also visit Fayetteville City Hall at 240 South Glynn Street or call the Occupational Tax desk at 770-719-4165. All occupational tax certificates expire annually on Dec. 31. Renewal forms are mailed earlier that month, and renewals are due by March 31. Bi-Weekly Report - October 15, 2018
Fire Department Activity for September 27 - October 10, 2018
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Projects: Continued work on OKRs in 7Geese system Chief Alan Jones, Chief Linda Black and Chief Chris Peacock attended meeting with CPS, Hogan Construction, and POH Architects for new Fire Station #93 program pricing review Chief Jones participated in the Sept. 29 Fayetteville Community Clean-Up Day Chief Jones attended a pre-proposal meeting for the Whitewater Creek WPCP Stormwater pipe repair work was completed at Station #91 Meeting held with Robert Stedman of the assessment team to provide information for the finance portion of the assessment Chief Black and Chief Keith Harris attended a meeting with David Rhodes of Rhodes Consultants to discuss captains promotional testing Attended Capstone Project meeting at Pinewood Forest Attended meeting with other fire departments and the Fayette County School System regarding school fire alarms Continuing review of job descriptions All personnel attended pay plan informational meetings Monitored and prepared for any potential impacts from Hurricane Michael
Police Department TOTAL PART 2 INCIDENTS: 97 Drunkenness 1 Family Violence 1 Possession of Stolen Property 1 Sex Offense 1 Alcohol Violation Disorderly Conduct Family & Children Forgery/Counterfeit Juvenile Offense Vandalism Probation Violation Other Assaults Fraud Traffic Offense Drug Violation DUI City Bench Warrant
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Significant Events: Units participated in two fire safety special events: Old Navy Safety Day; and Fayette County Head Start Department is preparing for Fire Safety Month, namely by participating at the Public Safety Fall Festival held at the Fayette County Justice Center on Oct. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. The annual Fayetteville Fire Department Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, 10-4 at Station #91
Activity for the Month of September
TOTAL PART 1 INCIDENTS: 34
3 3 3 3
Rape Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Larceny
1
3
4 37
4 4 6
14
9 10
14 15 17
25
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 131 Roadway - 109 Private Property - 22 Injuries - 15 Fatalities - 0
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Police Department brings back ‘No-Shave November’ Cancer Wellness Center fund raiser Fayetteville Police officers April through October by department policy are allowed to wear goatees or mustaches, otherwise they must be clean-shaven, but from Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, full beards for men are actually encouraged as a way to raise money and awareness for the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Cancer Wellness Center. “We look forward to this campaign every year,” said C.A.R.E. Unit Officer Eddie Hernandez, who helps promote the city-wide effort. “Last year, we raised around $3,000 through the contributions of 21 bearded officers and support from the community, but we also helped highlight the good work they do at the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Cancer Wellness Center. “Not long ago, we lost one of our own officers to cancer, so NoShave November is also a sort of memorial for us at the Fayetteville Police Department,” Hernandez said. Here’s how it works. Each officer
Officers Eddie Hernandez, Eric Tilley and Tyler Simpson were three of last year’s No-Shave November participants. Barbers Sam Burch and Tyler Powell busted their beards back in late February.
or other City personnel participant donates $25 a month for a total of $100 (or more) during the fourmonth campaign. At the end of the campaign, a beard-busting party
takes place at J. Sam’s Barber Shop in Historic Downtown Fayetteville, where celebrants also dig into good food and fellowship.
October is National Fire Prevention Month. Take time to educate your family on fire prevention!
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Friday, October 19 Public Safety Fall Festival at Fayette County Justice Center, 5:30-8 p.m. 1 Justice Center Drive, Fayetteville, featuring Touch-a-Truck, SWAT K-9 demonstrations, ladder truck display, hayrides, face painting, food and more Friday and Saturday, October 19-20 Cemetery Walk at the Fayetteville City Cemetery, 6:30-9 p.m., Sponsored by the Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum, ticket information can be found at hdfhouse.com. Friday and Saturday, October 26-27 The Great Pumpkin Festival in Historic Downtown Fayetteville, including pumpkins on the Courthouse Square, Free Movie under The Stars: “Hocus Pocus”, Trick or Treat on Main Street, Main Street Market and more, visit fayetteville-ga.gov/pumpkinfest Saturday, November 10 Veterans Day parade in Historic Downtown Fayetteville, details to be announced soon Friday, November 16 Free Movie under the Stars: “Prancer”, sponsored by Main Street Fayetteville, on the Old Courthouse Lawn, entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 1 Christmas on Main Street, including “Victorian Christmas” at the Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum, 1-4; Fayetteville Christmas Parade at 5; Tree Lighting at 7; plus visits with Santa and more!
Find more events: fayetteville-ga.gov facebook.com/fayettevillega.gov
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