Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Union City SR CGP, LLC for the purpose granting conditional approval to allow a monument sign, retaining wall, fire hydrant, curb and gutter, sewer manholes and proposed utilities within a portion of the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 5385 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, Georgia 30213. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Fulton County is authorized to grant an encroachment on its sewer easement pursuant to Fulton County Code, Subpart B - Code of Resolutions - Appendix A - Subdivision Regulations, Article IX (Required Improvements), Section 9.5.5(c), which states the following in part: “No retaining wall, building, pole, sign or other vertical structure shall be constructed in sanitary and storm sewer easements, including vehicular access easements around structures, without approval from the Director of Public Works.”
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: Union City SR CGP, LLC, the owner of the real property located at 5385 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, Georgia 30213 has requested the conditional approval of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to allow a monument sign, retaining wall, fire hydrant, curb and gutter, sewer manholes and proposed utilities within the County’s existing sewer easement onsite.
The Department of Public works has completed an onsite assessment of the encroachment area of approximately 1,160 square feet and confirmed the County’s sewer system will not be adversely impacted and can continue to be properly maintained if this encroachment is granted.
The purpose of the Indemnification Agreement is to affirm the terms of Fulton County’s conditional approval of the encroachment of private improvements within the County’ sewer easement area at 5385 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, Georgia 30213.
Community Impact: The Indemnification Agreement allows Fulton County full access to maintain its sanitary sewer service line while granting the property owner the conditional approval to allow a monument sign, retaining wall, fire hydrant, curb and gutter, sewer manholes and proposed utilities within a portion of the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement area.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management accepts the conclusion of the Department of Public Works to accept the Indemnification Agreement and recommends its approval.
Project Implications: No negative impacts to the sanitary sewer service or access to the sanitary sewer line will result by allowing the requested encroachments within a portion of the County’s sewer easement.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: None.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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