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Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Public Private Partnership (P3) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fulton County and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). This is for the relocation of sewer facilities to improve the existing system by adding two (2) new, barrier-separated express lanes in both directions of I-285 between the Chattahoochee River and Burnt Fork Creek, and in both directions of SR 400 from Northland Drive to the North Springs MARTA Station in Fulton and DeKalb Counties, Georgia (Project ID 0017135 and 0019965). The project includes relocating several sewer lines and associated appurtenances within Fulton County at no cost to Fulton County. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
GA CONST Art. 9, § 3, ¶ I provides that the 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, or for the joint or separate use of facilities or equipment; but such contracts must deal with activities, services, or facilities that the contracting parties are authorized by law to undertake or provide. Further, O.C.G.A § 36-10-1 provides that “[a]ll 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
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background:
Scope of Work: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is currently planning improvements to add two (2) new, barrier‑separated express lanes in both directions of I‑285 between the Chattahoochee River and Burnt Fork Creek, and in both directions of SR 400 from Northland Drive to the North Springs MARTA Station in Fulton and DeKalb Counties. As part of this project, GDOT’s contractor will be responsible for relocating any existing sanitary sewer facilities that conflict with the proposed roadway improvements. GDOT anticipates beginning the procurement process for this project in CYQ3 2026, with construction expected to begin in CYQ2 2027. Prior to initiating procurement, GDOT has requested the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fulton County and GDOT. This MOU will allow the GDOT Public‑Private Partnership (P3) team to include the design and construction of sewer line relocations in its project bid. Once the P3 team has been selected by GDOT, any costs associated with relocating the existing sewer facilities along both directions of the I‑285 Express Lanes and SR 400 project will be fully covered by GDOT. Fulton County staff will be onsite during the sewer relocation activities to ensure all work is performed in accordance with Fulton County standards.
Community Impact: Fulton County currently has sewer lines located along both directions of the I‑285 Express Lanes and SR 400. The planned roadway improvements will impact these existing sewer facilities, which serve developments in the area as well as the broader Fulton County collection system. As part of the project delivery process, the relocation of the existing sewer lines will be fully funded through the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Public‑Private Partnership (P3) contract.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works believes that the most cost‑effective approach to completing the required sewer line relocations is to allow GDOT to include this work in its roadway construction contract. Therefore, the Department of Public Works recommends that Fulton County enter into the Public‑Private Partnership (P3) agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Project Implications: The roadway improvements will impact existing sewer lines due to modifications to current grades and the widening required for the Express Lanes along I‑285 and SR‑400, making sewer line relocations necessary. In addition, sewer manholes will be adjusted to match the proposed roadway surface. These sewer line relocations are required to ensure continued and reliable sewer service in this area.
Community Issues/Concerns: Sewer service will be maintained throughout the construction period. However, temporary service interruptions may occur during construction between the new and existing sewer lines. Impacted customers will be notified in advance.
Department Issues/Concerns: The Public Works Department is not aware of any issues or concerns with this proposed P3 & MOU. This type of arrangement between GDOT and Fulton County has worked well on past projects.
Contract Modification:
New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit A - P3 MOU between GDOT and Fulton County 0017135_0019965
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Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
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203-540-5400-I301 Water & Sewer Renewal and Extension Fund
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