REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of Fulton County's maintenance, easement, and other interests in the real property formally known as the Macedonia Cemetery to the City of Johns Creek; authorizing the Chairman to execute those documents necessary to complete the conveyance of the real property rights; and authorizing the County Attorney to approve all documents to form and substance prior to execution by the Chairman. (APPROVED UPON THE ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. ? 36-9-2, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners has control of all properties belonging to the County and may, by authorization entered on its minutes, direct the transfer or disposition of any real property interest and make and execute good and sufficient title thereof on behalf of the County.
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: Fulton County's maintenance and any other interests it may have in the Macedonia Cemetery are being requested by the City of Johns Creek for the purpose of initiating the City's comprehensive plan to obtain fee simple interest in the cemetery and the legal right to maintain and memorialize the cemetery's historical significance by having the Macedonia Cemetery placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fulton County exercised its power of eminent domain via Civil Action File Number E-70885 to obt...
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