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Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Fulton County, Georgia, to meet the public purpose of transportation and infrastructure improvements and maintenance including roadways and water infrastructure in The Gatherings Development. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to GA CONST Art. 9, § 3, ¶ I, a county may contract for any period not exceeding 50
years with any other public agency, public corporation, or public authority for joint services, for the provision of services. Further, O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1 provides that all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
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Summary & Background: Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Fulton County, Georgia, to meet the public purpose of transportation and infrastructure improvements and maintenance including roadways and water infrastructure in The Gatherings Development.
Scope of Work: This agreement delineates the City and County responsibilities for the water system infrastructure that will be installed under paved roadways in The Gatherings Development. County’s responsibility for repairs and environs shall be limited to repair of County’s water infrastructure, stabilization and backfill of any required excavation and a concrete cap finished at the roadway subgrade level. The County shall exercise diligence in the repairs to maintain transportation capabilities of roadways. All other repairs of the roadway and environs shall be the responsibility of City of Alpharetta.
This Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Alpharetta and Fulton County defines performance responsibilities of both parties until December 31, 2072, unless the IGA is terminated by either party.
Community Impact: Through implementation of this agreement the County supports the City’s desire to improve the live work environment of its citizens by promoting more concentrated residential and commercial areas and providing greater community open and green space.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Alpharetta.
Project Implications: Failure to implement this agreement may cause the County to incur significant expenses for repairs required from potential failures of water infrastructure within paved roadways in The Gatherings Development.
Community Issues/Concerns: The Public Works staff is not aware of any issues/concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: The Public Works staff is not aware of any issues/concerns.
Additional Information: None.