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Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and EA Homes, LP for the purpose granting conditional approval for the installation of stormwater infrastructure within a portion the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 3000 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (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: EA Homes, LP, the owner of the real property located at 3000 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 has requested the conditional approval of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to install stormwater infrastructure within the County’s existing sewer easement onsite.
In accordance with County Policy and the Statue of Frauds, all amendments and edits to contractual agreements involving the County are required to be in writing and approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
The Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management and the Fulton County Department of Public Works are requesting approval to amend the terms of the County’s sewer easement at 3000 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.
The Department of Public works has completed an onsite assessment of the area consisting of approximately 242 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 formally affirm the terms of Fulton County’s conditional approval of the encroachment of private improvements within the County’ existing sewer easement area at 3000 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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 install stormwater infrastructure within the County’s 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 stormwater pipe 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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