Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action
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Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the donation of approximately 1127.42 square feet of right of way and 10,923.24 square feet of temporary easement areas on Fulton County-owned real property located on 575 Riverside Road Roswell, Georgia 30075, to the City of Roswell for the purpose of constructing roadway improvements; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Right of Way Deed and any related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Right of Way Deed and any related documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution. Effective upon approval.
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Requirement for Board Action
O.C.G.A. § 36-9-3(a)(3) authorizes the granting of rights of ways without a competitive process, and pursuant to Fulton County Code § 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control over directing and controlling all the property of the county, as they may deem expedient, according to law.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
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District 2 ☒
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
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District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background
Scope of Work: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management received a request from the City of Roswell for the City of Roswell to acquire approximately 1127.42 square feet of right of way and 10,923.24 square of temporary easement areas from a Fulton County-owned parcel of land located at 575 Riverside Road Roswell, Georgia 30075, formally known as Riverside Park. The requested property rights are subject to an Intergovernmental Agreement between Fulton County and the City of Roswell, entered into December 31, 1998 (as approved via Agenda Item 1259) and as amended August 18, 1999, that requires the City of Roswell to operate and maintain Riverside Park for the residents and visitors to Fulton County.
The acquisition of the right of way and easement areas are necessary for the City of Roswell to replace a faulty drainage structure onsite, install sidewalks, and complete repairs to the driveway entrance to the park. The planned improvements are intended to improve traffic flow for both automobiles and pedestrians.
In accordance with County policy, prior to the disposition of real property the Department of Real Estate and Assets Management, (DREAM) and the Department of Public Works completed an onsite assessment of the requested property rights consisting of approximately 1127.42 square feet of right of way and 10,923.24 square of temporary easement areas and concluded the subject property rights are not essential for the operational needs of Fulton County. Accordingly, DREAM and Public Works recommend the donation of the requested real property rights to the City of Roswell for construction of their planned roadway and drainage improvements.
Approval of the Board of Commissioners is being requested to formalize the transfer of real property rights and the terms of the donation.
Community Impact: Approval of the donation of the right of way to the City of Roswell will not adversely impact the residents of the community in which the subject real property is located, and the proposed construction is being completed to improve pedestrian and traffic flow and reduce air pollution caused by car emissions.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management and the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the Resolution to convey the requested real property rights to the City of Roswell to improve public travel safety.
Project Implications: The subject property has a history of flooding and the proposed drainage and roadway improvements are being made to improve stormwater runoff and public travel.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Requested board action does not involve the expenditure or the receipt of funds.