Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution to amend Resolution #23-0574 to approve a Right of Access Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia, and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (“MARTA”) to authorize the installation of ADA-compliant warning surface tactiles adjacent to County-owned property; to authorize the Chairman to execute the Right of Access License Agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the Right of Access License Agreement and related documents as to form and to make modifications thereto prior to execution; and for other purposes. (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 the County’s Home Rule powers set forth in Article 9, Sec, 2, Par. 1(a) of the Georgia Constitution, “[t]he is governing authority of each county shall have legislation power to adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolutions, or regulations relating to its property, affairs, and local government for which no provision has been made by general law and which is not inconsistent with this Constitution or any local law applicable thereto” and Fulton County Code Sec. 1-117 confers upon the Board of Commissioners the 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 (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: Resolution 23 -0574, approved by the Board of Commissioners, did not include the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (“MARTA”) as a Licensee. A request has been made to the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (“DREAM”) to have the Fulton County Board of Commissioners amend the previously approved Right of Access License Agreement to include MARTA as the sole Licensee. Onsite access to Fulton County-owned real property at (i) 135 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta; (ii) 162 Pryor Street, Atlanta; (iii) 141 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta ("Fulton County Government Center,"); and (iv) 136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia is required to install new ADA-compliant detectable warning surface tactiles at the crosswalks adjacent to the Government Center and Courthouse properties. The planned sidewalk improvements are being constructed to enhance pedestrian safety for the visually impaired and improve overall mobility for the traveling public.
Community Impact: The proposed construction will enhance pedestrian safety for the visually impaired.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval of a Right of Access License Agreement to provide MARTA access to the Fulton County-owned real property at (i) 135 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta; (ii) 162 Pryor Street, Atlanta; (iii) 141 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta ("Fulton County Government Center,"); and (iv) 136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia for the purpose completing planned improvements to the sidewalks.
Project Implications: The planned construction of improvements to the sidewalks and roadway systems will improve roadway safety and pedestrian safety for the visually impaired.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: None.
History of BOC Agenda Item: The Fulton County Board of Commission previously approved a “Resolution approving a Right of Access License Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (“Licensor") and the City of Atlanta (“Licensee”) to facilitate the installation of new ADA-compliant warning surface tactiles on property adjacent to County-owned property located at (i) 135 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, (ii) 162 Pryor Street, Atlanta, (iii) 141 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta ("Fulton County Government Center,"), and (iv) and 136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia; to authorize the Chairman to execute the Right of Access License Agreement; to authorize the County Attorney to approve the Right of Access License Agreement as to form and to make modifications thereto to protect the interests of Fulton County prior to execution; and for other purposes”, as Agenda Item 23-0574.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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The approval of the Right of Access Agreement does not involve the payment or receipt of funds.