2023 SPLOST Projects - City of Fayetteville, Georgia

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of Fayetteville, Georgia

Table of Contents

SPLOST Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4-7

SPLOST Budget Recap and Projection 2017-2023....................................................... 8-9

SPLOST Project Summary........................................................................................... 10-14

PUBLIC SAFETY

15-21 Police Department Vehicle Replacement

15 Fire Department Aerial Apparatus..................................................... 16 Smart Cameras Technology Upgrades ................................................ 17 Police Equipment

18 Fire Equipment ...................................................................................... 19 Police, Fire, and Court Services .......................................................... 20 Fire Department Quick Response Vehicle ........................................... 21

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SERVICES ............................................................. 22-32 Road Resurfacing and Map............................................................ 22-23 New Road Construction: Downtown Road Network and Map...... 24-25 Fayetteville Alleyway Concept ...................................................... 26-27

First Manassas Mile Road Extension and Map ............................ 28-29 Sidewalk System Improvements

28 Public Works Building Renovation and Expansion

30 Community Development Gateway Signage .................................... 31

PARKS AND RECREATION

32-34 New Multi-Use Trails ...................................................................... 32-33 Parks and Greenspace Expansion

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

ONE PENNY FOR

THE 2023 SPLOST

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners on December 8, 2022 called for a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum to take place on March 21, 2023. Fayette County voters will decide whether or not to approve the one-penny (one-percent) SPLOST.

Ballot Question

Voters will see the following question on the referendum ballot (final language will be determined by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners):

o YES o NO

Shall a special one-percent sales and use tax be imposed in the special district of Fayette County for a period of time not to exceed six years and for the raising of an estimated amount of $210,000,000 for the purpose of county and municipal capital projects?

SPLOST Defined

The acronym SPLOST stands for “Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax” and is a specific tax rate for a specific period of time. Counties and cities can use SPLOST

For more information visit fayetteville-ga.gov/SPLOST

funds for specific capital projects. If the 2023 SPLOST is approved by the voters, the sales tax in Fayette County will remain at 7¢ on every dollar spent. In Georgia, the State receives four percent (4¢ of every dollar) of the sales tax collected in every county. A 1¢ Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) is shared among the county and any of its municipalities based on an agreed-upon formula. LOST funds can be used by local governments as part of their General Fund operating expenses. Fayette County also has a 1¢, voter-approved E-SPLOST, which is invested solely for use by the Fayette County Board of Education. This comprises our current 6¢ Local Option Sales Tax.

Of the counties immediately surrounding Fayette County, Clayton collects an 8¢ sales tax per dollar, while Coweta, Spalding, Fulton, DeKalb, Henry, and Pike counties all collect 7¢.

The extra penny provided through the SPLOST is only used to fund projects in the county in which it is collected, no matter where the buyer paying the tax lives. This means those living outside Fayette County who shop and dine inside Fayette County are contributing 1¢ of every dollar spent toward specific Fayette County projects.

If approved by voters, the 2023 Fayette County SPLOST will be invested in capital projects throughout the county in the areas of transportation, public safety, infrastructure, and parks and recreation. The overall, countywide projects have been defined in an intergovernmental agreement that includes the specific list of projects for each municipality and the County.

2017 SPLOST Program

On March 21, 2017, a six-year SPLOST referendum passed by voters in Fayette County supporting the use of an additional 1¢ sales tax on approved capital projects throughout the County with an estimated total of $141,014,157. The City of Fayetteville projected collections of $21,098,538 and included a project list estimated at $25,009,872. The projects were grouped into five main categories: Stormwater/Wastewater, Transportation, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, and Retirement of Debt. Table 1 outlines the projects.

2017 SPLOST Projects Table 1

2017 SPLOST Projects Cost (est.)

Stormwater/Wastewater $7,869,000 Transportation $7,000,872 Public Safety $5,109,000 Parks & Recreation $3,400,000 Retirement of Debt $1,632,000

TOTAL $25,009,872

2023 SPLOST Distribution

Fayette County and the municipalities of Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Tyrone will share the 2023 SPLOST proceeds based on population. An intergovernmental agreement allocates the estimated revenue from a six-year SPLOST as follows in Table 2.

Revenue Distribution Table 2

Fayette County $94,728,900 Peachtree City $67,380,600 Fayetteville $33,398,400 Tyrone $13,492,500 Brooks $999,600 TOTAL $210,000,000

For more information visit fayetteville-ga.gov/SPLOST

SPLOST 2023

is a significant investment in the spaces, facilities and infrastructure that contribute to, and improve, our quality of life.

2023 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE SPLOST PROJECTS

Fayetteville has compiled a list of projects that represent a significant investment in the facilities and infrastructure that contribute to our quality of life. Many of the projects have been requested by the community, including road resurfacing, enhancements to recreation areas, stormwater infrastructure upgrades, and construction of a multi-use trail system. Other projects, including public safety vehicles, facilities improvements, equipment, and citywide technology improvements, are needed to enhance the City’s overall service delivery capabilities.

For more information visit fayetteville-ga.gov/SPLOST

City of Fayetteville 2023 SPLOST Funding Categories:

Public Safety

$11,130,000

Public Safety projects include a new or renovated Fayetteville Police Headquarters/Training Facility and Municipal Court building, Fayetteville Fire Department apparatus, police vehicles, police/fire information technology equipment, and other related police/fire equipment.

Transportation/Public Services

$14,500,000

Transportation projects include road resurfacing, highway median landscaping, pedestrian trails, cart paths, bridges, road networks, city gateway signage, Public Services headquarters building renovation and expansion, and roundabouts.

Parks & Recreation

$7,000,000

Parks & Recreation projects include construction of new multi-use trails, land acquisition, new parks, and improvements to existing parks.

Stormwater...................................................

$4,000,000

Stormwater projects include extensive repairs based on needs identified in the 2022 City Stormwater Report.

General Government

$3,750,000

General Government projects include retiring up to $3,000,000 of eligible debt along with upgrades to software, hardware, and security systems that are needed to ensure resiliency and to avoid interruptions in the workflow of the City.

TOTAL........................................................$40,380,000

City of Fayetteville 2023 SPLOST Funding Breakdown:

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT AMENDED

Vehicles

PUBLIC SAFETY

Purchase of 30 New Police Cars Police $2,250,000.00

Aerial Ladder Truck Fire $1,500,000.00

Quick Response Vehicle Fire $200,000.00

Facilities Expand and/or Enhance Public Safey Facilities Police and Municipal Court $4,500,000.00

Technology Smart Cities Camera Technology Police $2,000,000.00 Equipment Equipment Fire $300,000.00 Equipment Equipment Police $380,000.00

TOTAL $11,130,000.00

TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SERVICES

Road Resurfacing

Milling, patching, leveling, and resurfacing of approximately 21+ miles of roadway. Public Services $6,000,000.00

New Road Construction Downtown Road Network Public Services $3,500,000.00 First Manassas Road Connection Public Services $1,500,000.00

Sidewalk Improvements New Sidewalks and Repairs Public Services $2,000,000.00

Building Renovation Headquarters Renovation & Expansion Public Services $1,000,000.00

Gateway Signage

New monument signage at each major entry into the City Community Development $500,000.00

TOTAL $14,500,000.00

PARKS & RECREATION

New Trails New Multi-Use Trails Community Development $4,000,000.00

New or Expanded Parks Land Acquisition, New Parks, and Park Improvements Public Services $3,000,000.00

TOTAL $7,000,000.00

STORMWATER

Stormwater

Prioritized repairs based on City $4,000,000.00

TOTAL $4,000,000.00

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Debt Retirement Retirement of Existing Debt City Administration $3,000,000.00 Technology Technology hardware and software Finance $750,000.00

TOTAL $40,380,000.00

PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE

The safety of our police officers and our citizens is of the utmost importance. The police department needs a reliable and safe fleet of police vehicles to ensure the safest operation when high-speed response is required to crimes in progress and pursuit situations.

In addition to maintaining safe operations, the periodic replacement of these vehicles, in accordance with a responsible schedule, will also provide the most costeffective value for the City as repair and maintenance costs can be best managed.

PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE

FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL APPARATUS

This request is to purchase a new aerial apparatus for primary coverage on the west side of the City. This aerial will protect all residential and commercial development, but it is critically needed for the numerous multi-level buildings in this area, including those contained within the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Campus, Trilith Studios, the Town

of Trilith, and the future data center properties. This unit will also provide response to the downtown and north Fayetteville areas when needed.

This aerial will be specified for maximum maneuverability to best navigate suburban cul-de-sacs, traffic circles, narrow streets, and street corners. rial apparatus

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PUBLIC SAFETY

This project will provide for the strategic placement of cameras throughout the city to help reduce and solve crimes. They can also be used to capture events leading to vehicle accidents or other incidents.

Studies show that police organizations that utilize city-wide camera systems, in conjunction with stationary License Plate Reader (LPR) devices, have seen

reductions in crime up to 40 percent. The City of Fayetteville Police Department currently maintains a city-wide LPR system, which has proven quite effective. This system would also allow all departments in the City to monitor large events such as parades, festivals, major traffic issues, etc. in real time so City resources can be effectively assigned to reduce impacts on the community.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT

a virtual training system which allows officers to be placed in scenario-based use of force situations in real time. This critical training will help prepare our

This project will address many critical equipment needs to ensure the Fayettevill Police Department continues to be best prepared to protect and serve our growing community. The Police Department recognizes the need for well-trained officers.

One of the most important training areas for our officers is the appropriate use of force. This project will purchase

officers to make appropriate decisions when faced with potential use of force situations in the field. This project will also fund other equipment needs which includes Tactical Response Team vests, ballistic shields, crime scene processing equipment, computers for patrol vehicles, public safety radios, tasers, and other less-lethal devices.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT

This project is for the purchase of critical equipment needed to serve our community effectively. This equipment includes items such as lighter and more maneuverable fire hose and new fire nozzles, which can perform more efficiently. Other equipment needs include replacement of ballistic vests currently issued to our firefighters, thermal imaging cameras, public safety

radios, emergency medical equipment, and mobile computers for fire apparatus.is aerial Hospital, Trilith Studios, Town of Trilith

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PUBLIC SAFETY

POLICE, FIRE, AND COURT SERVICES

Fayetteville has experienced significant growth over the last decade. While efforts have been made to increase personnel to address the increasing demand for services, public safety facilities have not kept pace. This project will provide the needed expansion of public safety facilities for police, fire, and The police project will provide dedicated training

facilities, improved building layout, room for future growth and a new evidence room.

Fire: The fire portion of this project will expand facilities for community risk reduction, training, and emergency response resources.

Court: The Court portion of this project will provide needed office space for court staff and add private meeting rooms for attorney/client meetings. rial

PUBLIC SAFETY

This project is for the purchase of a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) to provide coverage on the west side of the city. This vehicle will provide primary response to emergency medical calls and supplementa; response on other types of emergencies, such as brush fires and vehicle accidents. These vehicles are critical for emergency

response within parking decks planned in Piedmont Hospital Fayette and Trilith developments due to the weight restrictions for these decks. This vehicle is valuable when the response of a full-size fire apparatus is not needed, keeping units in service for other emergency responses and reducing wear and tear on the larger trucks.

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TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SERVICES Project Cost Estimate: $6,000,000

The City of Fayetteville performs an assessment of our City’s road infrastructure every five years. The latest road assessment was completed in December 2022. The assessment generates a numerical rating for each road according to its condition. Based upon these ratings, the City will utilize these funds to mill, patch, level, and resurface approximately 21 miles of roadway.

TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SERVICES

Fayetteville Alleyway Project

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TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SERVICES SPLOST

This is a joint project with Fayette County to construct an 0.8 mile segment of new road between State Route 54 West and First Manassas Mile. This project addresses safety and congestion concerns by reducing truck traffic on Grady Avenue at Bradford Square and around Spring Hill Elementary School. This line item funds half of the estimated cost of $3,000,000, with the expectation that

the balance will be funded by Fayette County. Heavy traffic is generated on First Manassas Mile by several transfer stations for solid waste, the City’s water and wastewater plants, grinding and compost facilities, Fayette County’s inert landfill, and several small businesses. Most of the new road will be built on existing land owned by the Fayette County government.

This project will maintain and expand the City’s sidewalk system. The City of Fayetteville is currently evaluating the sidewalk system for American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and condition to prioritize and conduct needed repairs. This evaluation will also identify other areas in the City where new sidewalks can be installed to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity.

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The Fayetteville Public Works Building, located at 328 First Manassas Mile, was constructed in 1999 and serves as the home for the City’s Public Services departments which includes Public

TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SERVICES Project Cost Estimate: $1,000.000

age and the significant increase in employees working out of the facility. This project will expand the building to accommodate current and future growth, as well as renovate the existing

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TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SERVICES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GATEWAY SIGNAGE

This project will place gateway signs at strategic locations as travelers enter the City limits. Attractive, well maintained signage makes a statement about our City. These signs will enhance our

branding and reinforce our identity as a premier destination to visit and reside. The natural response we want from our visitors as they enter is “Wow, this is a nice place!”

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PARKS & RECREATION Project Cost Estimate: $4,000,000

This project will add new multi-use trails around and through the City, providing safe access to schools, entertainment, civic, and commercial facilities. Trails will weave existing and new destinations together by promoting healthy transportation options, supporting economic development, and creating a robust multi-modal network. Once complete, the trails can connect residential neighborhoods to recreational spaces, the natural environment, and cultural amenities.

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PARKS & RECREATION Project Cost Estimate: $3,000,000

The City of Fayetteville is studying options for the expansion or addition of park and greenspace amenities. The success of City Center Park shows that our citizens desire the recreational opportunities which quality parks and greenspace provide to our community. This project will make upgrades to our current facilities and provide additional park and greenspace options to better serve our community.

STORMWATER CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE

The City hired a third-party engineer to perform an assessment of existing stormwater systems throughout the City. This study identified approximately 270,900 linear feet of stormwater infrastructure and rated its current condition. The City will utilize these funds to make needed repairs to the most critical portions of the stormwater system as prioritized by this assessment.

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GENERAL GOVERNMENT

This project will be used to retire up to $3,000,000 of eligible debt. The retirement of this debt will save principal and interest payments and allow more annual revenue to be assigned to maintain and provide current government operations and services. Examples of eligible debt are the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loans which have been used for several public services projects, including the recent wastewater facility upgrade.

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GENERAL GOVERNMENT

The City of Fayetteville continues to build a solid foundation to protect its computer network infrastructure. Upgrades in software, hardware, and security systems are needed to ensure resiliency and to avoid interruptions in the workflow of the City. Examples of the improvements are as follows:

• Refresh data servers, storage, network equipment, and related licensing;

• Replace and install new software to improve workflow, continuity, and collaboration between staff and our customers;

• Improve security for the City’s network, data, and facilities against current and future threats as they continue to evolve; and

• Ensure customer data and proprietary information is protected.

SPLOST 2023 continues the substantial progress started in 2017 and keeps the tax rate the same as the 2017 SPLOST.

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