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date: 2020-01-13
title: January 13, 2020 City Council Meeting Agenda Packet
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STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Council Meeting
Mayor
Agenda
Anthony Ford
January 13, 2020 6:00 PM
Mayor Pro Tem John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilman Elton Alexander
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

CITY MANAGER
Randy Knighton

CITY CLERK
Stockbridge City Hall
Vanessa Holiday
4640 N. Henry Blvd.
DEPUTY CLERK Stockbridge, GA 30281
Randi Rainey
Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com

CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770­389­7900

Michael Williams Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem John Blount Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mngr.
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilman Elton Alexander
Coucilwoman Yolanda Barber
Councilman John Blount

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: 11/11/19,
11/12/19, 11/26/19, 12/9/19 and 12/12/19
1 Draft Minutes for the following meetings: 11/11/2019, 11/12/2019, 11/26/2019, 12/9/2019,
12/12/2019
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Appointment of Municipal Court Judge
Swearing‐ In of Municipal Court Judge‐ Mayor Anthony S. Ford
Appointment of City Attorney
Council Selection of Mayor‐Pro Tem

2 Appointment of Municipal Court Judge, Appointment of City Attorney, Council
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem ­ Presented by:

PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEW BUSINESS­ PUBLIC HEARING
3 Council Consideration to approve the Annual 2019­2024 (STWP) Short­Term
Work Program & (CIE) Capital Improvement Element Update for Transmission
to the ARC (Atlanta Regional Commission ­ Presented by: Camilla Moore

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS (Randy Knighton)

CITY CLERK'S COMMENTS (Vanessa Holiday)

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

January 13, 2020 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

RESOLUTION NO. ___________________

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SIGNATURES AND AFFIX THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY, AS
NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, The City of Stockbridge (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and is charged with providing public services
to residents located within the corporate limits of the City;

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint a Municipal Court Judge; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the foregoing appointment is necessary and
beneficial to its citizens and to the efficient operation of the City.

THEREFORE, IT IS NOW RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF STOCKBRIDGE GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Appointment and Ratification - The City Council hereby appoints Matthew
McCord as the Municipal Court Judge. All acts of the Judge from January 1, 2020 to the present
time are hereby ratified and confirmed.

SECTION 2. Approval of Execution - The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem is hereby authorized to
sign all documents and to perform all other necessary acts necessary to effectuate this
Resolution on behalf of the City of Stockbridge. The City Clerk is authorized to execute, attest
to, and seal any document which may be necessary to effectuate this Resolution.

SECTION 3. Severability - To the extent any portion of this Resolution is declared to be
invalid, unenforceable, or non-binding, that shall not affect the remaining portions of this
Resolution.

SECTION 4. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions – All City Resolutions inconsistent with this
Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Stockbridge as provided in the City
Charter.
SO RESOLVED this 13th day of January, 2020.

Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

ATTEST:

___________________________________ (SEAL)
VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

MICHAEL WILLIAMS, City Attorney
STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

RESOLUTION NO. ___________________

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY ATTORNEY.
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS
RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SIGNATURES AND AFFIX THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY, AS
NECESSARY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
RESOLUTION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, The City of Stockbridge (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and is charged with providing public services
to residents located within the corporate limits of the City; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.12 of the City Charter, the City Council desires to
appoint Michael Williams as the City Attorney; and shall be compensated as per the approved
and agreed upon contract for services rendered, as memorialized in records maintained by the
City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.12 of the City Charter, the appointee shall further
perform such other duties as may be required by the City Council and shall be compensated as
instructed by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Stockbridge City Code Section 2.12.040, the City Attorney
shall be the legal advisor of the City, and not the legal advisor or representative of any individual
elected official, appointee, employee, or other representative of the City; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Stockbridge City Code 2.12.040, the City Attorney shall be
appointed at the first City Council meeting in January of each year; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the foregoing appointment is necessary and
beneficial to its citizens and to the efficient operation of the City.

THEREFORE, IT IS NOW RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF STOCKBRIDGE GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Appointment - The City Council hereby appoints Michael Williams
as the City Attorney to be compensated as per the approved and agreed upon contract.

SECTION 2. Approval of Execution - The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem is hereby
authorized to sign all documents and to perform all other necessary acts necessary to effectuate
this Resolution on behalf of the City of Stockbridge. The City Clerk is authorized to execute,
attest to, and seal any document which may be necessary to effectuate this Resolution.

SECTION 3. Severability - To the extent any portion of this Resolution is declared
to be invalid, unenforceable, or non-binding, that shall not affect the remaining portions of this
Resolution.

SECTION 4. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions – All City Resolutions inconsistent
with this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption by the City Council of the City of Stockbridge as provided in the City Charter.

SO RESOLVED this 13th day of January 2020.

ANTHONY S. FORD, Mayor

ATTEST:

___________________________________ (SEAL)
VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

RESOLUTION NO. ___________________

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM (MAYOR
PRO TEMPORE). AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF
THIS RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SIGNATURES AND AFFIX THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY, AS
NECESSARY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
RESOLUTION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, The City of Stockbridge (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and is charged with providing public services
to residents located within the corporate limits of the City; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.11 (b) of the City Charter, the City Council desires
to appoint LaKeisha Gantt as the Mayor Pro Tem (mayor pro tempore); and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the foregoing appointment is necessary and
beneficial to its citizens and to the efficient operation of the City.

THEREFORE, IT IS NOW RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF STOCKBRIDGE GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Appointment - The City Council hereby appoints
_______________________ as the Mayor Pro Tem (mayor pro tempore).

SECTION 2. Approval of Execution - The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem is hereby
authorized to sign all documents and to perform all other necessary acts necessary to effectuate
this Resolution on behalf of the City of Stockbridge. The City Clerk is authorized to execute,
attest to, and seal any document which may be necessary to effectuate this Resolution.

SECTION 3. Severability - To the extent any portion of this Resolution is declared
to be invalid, unenforceable, or non-binding, that shall not affect the remaining portions of this
Resolution.

SECTION 4. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions – All City Resolutions inconsistent
with this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption by the City Council of the City of Stockbridge as provided in the City Charter.
SO RESOLVED this 13th day of January 2020.

ANTHONY S. FORD, Mayor

ATTEST:

___________________________________ (SEAL)
VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

MICHAEL WILLIAMS, City Attorney
Short-Term Work Program & CIE
Update 2019-2024
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA
Contents
SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM ANNUAL UPDATE…………………Page 2-5

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT……………………………………Page 6-9

Adopted by ARC January 3, 2019
Community Facilities

Item Activity Years Responsible Party Cost Estimate Funding Source Status

Splash Pad/Park Design - Community
1 2015-2024 $750,000.00 General Fund Concept Plan Process
Construction Development
Community Fund Balance/Bond
2 Amphitheater 2018-2024 14,000,000.00 Bid Awarded
Development Financing/SPLOST IV
Community
3 Monument Sign 2018-2024 152,000.00 General Funds Bid Process Underway
Development
Community General Funds/Bond
4 Multi-Purpose Facility 2018-2024 8,000,000.00 Concept Plan Process
Development Financing
Community
5 Old Fire Station Renovation 2018-2024 1,500,000.00 Bond Financing Concept Plan Process
Development
Community General Funds/Bond
7 Art/Culture Center 2018-2024 16,000,000.00 Concept Plan Process
Development Financing/SPLOST VI
Wastewater Treatment Plant
8 2015-2024 Public Works $2,000,000.00 SPLOST III, IV In Progress
Upgrade Plans/Engineering
Water supply source
9 2015-2024 Public Works $500.00.00 SPLOST III, IV 2 wells identified, 1 drilled
development

Sewer reconstruction &
10 2015-2024 Public Works $1,000,000.00 SPLOST IV In Progress
Pump Station replacement

Water main and service line Water Fund/ Impact
11 2016-2024 Public Works 1,642,464.00 Completed
replacement Fees/SPLOST IV

GIS - Infrastructure inventory
12 2016-2024 Public Works $300,000.00 SPLOST IV In Progress
and detailed mapping
Sewer – infiltration and Task Order under
13 2016-2024 Public Works $750,000.00 SPLOST IV
inflow study development
14 Public Works Facility 2016-2024 Public Works $3,000,000.00 SPLOST IV Bid awarded

Wastewater Heads Work, SPLOST III/Sewer Fund/
15 2018-2024 Public Works 3,232,367.00 In Progress
Phase 2 Impact Fees

16 SCADA Replacement 2018-2024 Public Works $721,977.00 SPLOST III In Progress

Wastewater Treatment Plant
17 2018-2024 Public Works $1,000,000.00 SPLOST IV In Progress
Upgrade

Subtotal
$54,048,808.00

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Economic Development
Responsible
Item Activity Years Cost Estimate Funding Source Status
Party

Create a Citywide Marketing Economic
1 2016-2024 $75,000 Hotel/ Motel On-going
Plan (Rebranding) Development

Establish Stockbridge Assoc. Economic
2 2017-2024 $20,000 General Funds Underway
of Business Development

Create Economic Economic
3 2017-2024 $100,000 Hotel/ Motel Scope Development
Development Marketing Plan Development

Opportunity Zone Economic
4 2017-2024 $25,000 General Fund Scope Development
Designation Study Development
Subtotal $220,000

Land Use
Responsible
Item Activity Years Cost Estimate Funding Source Status
Party
Community
1 Trail Study Implementation 2016-2024 $25,000 General Funds In Progress
Development
Comprehensive Plan Community
2 2017-2024 $100,000 General Fund Completed
Update Development
Update City Unified Community
3 2018-2024 $100,000 General Funds Scope Development
Development Codes Development
Community
4 Overlay District Designation 2018-2024 $75,000 General Funds Scope Development
Development
LCI Implementation & Community
5 2018-2024 $150,000 General Fund Scope Development
Update Development
Park Plan Development
(passive, active, pocket) Community
6 2018-2024 $25,000 General Funds Scope Development
city-wide (south, west, east, Development
north)
Community
7 Update of Sign Ordinance 2019-2024 $100,000 General Funds Scope Development
Development
Subtotal $575,000

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Transportation
Responsible
Item Activity Years Cost Estimate Funding Source Status
Party
Roadway Construction
Projects/Engineering and
1 ROW Acquisition/Parking - 2016-2024 Public Works $3,000,000 SPLOST IV In Progress
(East Atlanta, Lee Street,
Hwy 138).

Sidewalk – repair and
2 2015-2024 Public Works $500,000 SPLOST IV On-going
reconstruction

Davis Road from Clark
Park to Highway 42 SPLOST, TE General Project started
3 2015-2024 Public Works $1,150,000
(Sidewalks and Fund September 25, 2019.
Streetscape)

Road Improvements for
4 2018-2024 Public Works 5,000,000 SPLOST V Concept Plan Process
City Project and streets

Infrastructure
5 Improvements for city 2018-2024 Public Works 7,000,000 SPLOST V Concept Plan Process
projects

Subtotal
$16,650,000

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Completed Projects
Responsible
Item Activity Years Cost Estimate Funding Source Status
Party
Community Completed
1 Sign Ordinance 2013 In-Kind General Fund
Development
Completed
Multiuse trail for Reeves Creek
General Funds, LCI,
2 Phase 2: From Dabney-Hunter- 2015 Public Works $700,000
TE
Simmons Park to Tye Street

Completed
3 Burke Street - Streetscape 2014-2018 Public Works $1,500,000 General Fund, TE,

Update Comprehensive Community Completed
4 2015-2016 $20,000 General Fund
Transportation Plan Development
Completed
5 South Berry Street Sidewalks 2015-2016 Public Works $142,000 General Fund

Completed
6 Multiplex Demolition 2015-2017 Public Works $8,790 SPLOST III
Completed
Bike Pedestrian and Trail Community
7 2015-2017 $50,000 General Fund
Master Plan Development
Completed
City water meter replacement –
8 intelligent meters & SCADA 2015-2018 Public Works 1,700,000 SPLOST III, IV
Replacement
Completed
Parks Improvements including
9 2015-2018 Public Works $1,000,000 CDBG, SPLOST IV
handicap play equip

Road Assessment and Completed
10 2016-2018 Public Works $50,000 SPLOST IV
Pavement Analysis

Water main and service line Water Fund/ Impact
11 2016-2024 Public Works 1,642,464 Completed
replacement Fees/ SPLOST IV

Community
12 Comprehensive Plan Update 2017-2024 $100,000 General Fund Completed
Development

Subtotal $6,913,254

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CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
UPDATE 2019-2024

PUBLIC FACILITY: CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

CIP EXPENDITURES SUMMARY BY PROJECT
FUND: 353

Amount
Anticipat Balance To
Estimated Project ed To Be Be Carried Projected
Cost Used In Over To Proposed Expenditures For Planning Years Five Year
FY2019 FY2019 FY2020 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 Total Funding Source
Projects:

Fund
Amphitheater $ 16,285,000 $ 340,755 $ 15,944,245 $ 3,188,849 $ 3,188,849 $ 3,188,849 $ 3,188,849 $ 3,188,849 $ 15,944,245 Balance/SPLOST/Bonds
Monument Sign $ 115,000 $ 35,180 $ 79,820 $ 79,820 $ 79,820 Fund Balance

Cultural Art Center $ 10,000,000 $ - $ 10,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 10,000,000 Future SPLOST/Bonds
Multi-Purpose Facility $ 6,000,000 $ - $ 6,000,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 6,000,000 Fund Balance
Public Works Facility $ 2,120,000 $ - $ 2,120,000 $ 424,000 $ 424,000 $ 424,000 $ 424,000 $ 424,000 $ 2,120,000 SPLOST IV

Alleyway Project $ 350,000 $ - $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 Fund Balance/SPLOST

Senior/Youth Facility $ 10,000,000 $ - $ 10,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 10,000,000 Future SPLOST/Bonds
Old Fire Station
Renovation $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 500,000 Fund Balance
Splash Pad Park $ 150,000 $ - $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Fund Balance

Road Improvement $ 5,000,000 $ - $ 5,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 5,000,000 SPLOST V/Fund Balance
Infrastructure
Improvement $ 7,500,000 $ 465,397 $ 7,034,603 $ 1,406,921 $ 1,406,921 $ 1,406,921 $ 1,406,921 $ 1,406,921 $ 7,034,603 SPLOST V/Fund Balance

Total Proposed $ $ $ $ $ $
Expenditures $ 58,020,000 841,332 57,178,668 $ 12,049,590 11,469,770 11,219,770 $ 11,219,770 11,219,770 57,178,668

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Amount
Anticipated Balance To
To Be Used Be Carried
Final Adopted In Over To Proposed Funding Sources Projected Five Year
Funding Type FY2019 FY2019 FY2020 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 Total

General Fund $ 1,000,000 $ - - $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,000,000
CIP Bond $ 11,285,000 $ - - $ 2,761,490 $ 2,257,000 $ 2,257,000 $ 2,257,000 $ 2,257,000 $ 11,789,488
Future SPLOST (V) $ 15,000,000 $ - - $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 15,000,000
SPLOST IV $ 3,200,000 $ - - $ 640,000 $ 640,000 $ 640,000 $ 640,000 $ 640,000 $ 3,200,000
Reprogrammed SPLOST IV $ 4,000,000 $ - - $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 4,000,000
Grants $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund Balance $ 21,535,000 $ - - $ 4,248,100 $ 4,172,770 $ 3,922,770 $ 3,922,770 $ 3,922,770 $ 20,189,180
Sale of Land $ 2,000,000 $ - - $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 2,000,000

Total Proposed Funding $
Sources $ 58,020,000 $ - - $ 12,049,590 $ 11,469,770 $ 11,219,770 $ 11,219,770 $ 11,219,770 $ 57,178,668

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2019
City of Stockbridge

2019 Public Facility Type Water Supply Wastewater TOTAL
Item #
1 Service Area City-Wide City-Wide City-Wide

2 Beginning Impact Fee Fund Balance $123,136.00 $170,516.00 $293,652.00

3 Impact Fees Collected $30,511.00 $38,516.00 $69,027.00
4 Accrued Interest $0 $0 $0

5 Project Expenditures $0 $0 $0

6 Administrative Costs $0 $0 $0

7 Impact Fee Refunds $0 $0 $0

8 Ending Impact Fee Fund Balance $153,647.00 $209,032.00 $362,679.00

9 Impact Fees Encumbered $153,647.00 $209,032.00 $362,679.00

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Community Work Program 2019-2024

SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS-STWP ADDENDUM

(1)Project (2) Service Area (3) Project Start (4) Project (5) Estimated (6) Portion (7) Sources of Funds (8) Responsibility
Description Date Completion Date Project Cost Chargeable to (& Share) Party

WWTP Head Works,
City-Wide 2019 2020 $3,232,367.00 $192,692.00 $192,692.00 (Impact Fee)
Phase 2 (Impact Fee) $2,251,870.00 (Sewer Fee) Public Works
$787,805.00 (SPLOST III)

Water main and
City-Wide $142,464.00 (Impact Fee) Public Works
service line 2019 2020 $1,642,464.00 $142,464.00 $1,500,000.00 (SPLOST IV)
replacement (Impact Fee)

SCADA Replacement
City-Wide 2019 2020 $721,977.00 NA $721,977 (SPLOST III) Public Works

Waste Water
Treatment Plant City-Wide 2019 2020 $1,000,000.00 NA $1,000,000 (SPLOST IV) Public Works
Upgrades

TOTAL $335,156.00
$6,596,808.00

* Contingency Fund is Typically Ten (10) of the Bid Price

Shaping Stockbridge Together For 2038: City of Stockbridge Comprehensive Plan

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