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Meeting Agenda
City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 17, 2014
6:30 PM
2nd Floor Conference Room
Policy Work Session
Mayor Bucky Johnson
Mayor Pro Tem Keith Shewbert
Council Member Craig Newton
Council Member Andrew Hixson
Council Member David McLeroy
Council Member Charlie Riehm
Policy Work Session
Meeting Agenda
November 17, 2014
ROLL CALL
Citizen Input
General Updates
*Sustainable Norcross - M. Middleton
*PIB/Holcomb Bridge Monument Sign - J. Davis
Council - General Discussion
Board Appointments
PH.
14-3965
Rezoning Case #RZ2014-0002 and RZ2014-0003 from
RM-100 (Residential Multifamily) to R-65 (Residential
Single Familiy)
Attachments:
REZ2014-0002 staff report M&C
Rezoning Case # REZ2014-0002 & 0003 for 509-519 Holcomb Bridge Road Norcross,
GA 30071. Request by Rick Cheek to rezone two existing R-100 lots to R-65 for the
purpose of developing three new lots with single family homes on the property.
PH.
14-3967
Special Use Permit - SUP2014-0002 - Request to Operate
a Retail Store and Pawn Shop
Attachments:
Staff Report SUP2014-0002MC.pdf
Special Use Permit SUP2014-0002 for 2055 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite A Indian Village
Shopping Center Norcross, GA 30071. Request by R. Neal Castleberry, BDP2
Management, LLC, for a Special Use Permit to operate a retail store and pawn shop.
1.
14-3942
Georgia Tech Immigrant Integration Project Discussion
Attachments:
Immigrant Communities in Norcross Presentation
Proposal
Discussion of possilbe partnership with Georgia Tech to launch the Immigrant
Integration Project which is a detailed analysis of new immigrant communities,
strategies for outreach, activation of civic engagement and local leaders, and
identification of opportunities for furthering economic development efforts.
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Policy Work Session
2.
14-3944
Meeting Agenda
November 17, 2014
Proposed Partnership with United Norcross Soccer
Academy and Use of Summerour Field
Attachments:
Norcross Soccer Academy
Concession Building Layout
Concession Building Basement Layout
Discussion on soccer field at the site next to Summerour MS and building a Concession
Stand, Bathroom and Storage Facility.
3.
14-3970
Regulate Discharge of Firearms in the City Limits
Attachments:
ORDINANCE 10-2014 to Regulate Discharge of Firearms in City Limits.pdf
The Norcross Code of Ordinances currently does not prohibit the discharge of weapons
within the city limits. Mayor and Council desires to implement a new ordinance which
replace the previously submitted ordinance submitted on September 15, 2014.
4.
14-3948
Appointment of Retained Professionals
Attachments:
Retained Professionals.pdf
Pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, the Mayor and Council are required to
fill by appointment City Attorney, City Auditor and Chief Judge, Associate Judge and
Solicitor for year 2015.
5.
14-3958
Stand By A-E (Architects - Engineers) Service Providers
List
Attachments:
smith_MEMO_14-11-03
An advertisement soliciting qualifications and fees for A-E stand by services was sent
out in 2014 for the three year term of 2015 -2017. 8 categories of service were
identified. Responders were asked to identify categories of service for which they
wished to be considered. 60 firms replied and 16 were selected and presented for
approval.
6.
14-3969
Budget Amendment Request for IT Technology Fund
217
Attachments:
Memo - G. Cothran.pdf
Budget Amendment IT Technology Fund.pdf
A budget amendment has been requested for IT fund 217, in the amount of $52,435.
This shortfall is due to new required software and equipment not previously budgeted
for FY2014 and 2015.
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Policy Work Session
7.
14-3966
Meeting Agenda
November 17, 2014
Change in Alcohol Ordinance to Provide for Growler
Store(s)
Attachments:
Memo - Councilman Riehm.pdf
Flowery branch ord
There is a continuing interest by both businesses and consumers to allow a Growler
store to open and operate in the downtown area. The ordinance currently allows
grocery stores and others to sell packaged beer, but some small changes are needed
to allow Growler stores to do so in their containers. The DDA Board supports this
proposed change.
8.
14-3963
Towing Vehicles for Sale in Restricted Locations
Attachments:
ORDINANCE 11-2014 To Prohibit Curbstoning.pdf
The proposed ordinance regulates the displaying or parking of used motor vehicles on
property for the purposes of selling or advertising sale of vehicles. Whereas, the current
ordinance regulates the advertisement for sale of motor vehicles only.
9.
14-3964
DDA/City IGA for Management of Park Properties
Attachments:
DDA-City IGA for managment of Park Properties.pdf
An IGA between the City and DDA to jointly manage and develop strategies for the
revitalization and redevelopment designated properties on Buford Hwy and Holcomb
Bridge.
10.
14-3941
Library Concept Plans
Attachments:
Library Concept Plans
Site Concept Plans for the Proposed Norcross Library was tabled to the November 17,
2014, Policy meeting for furhter discussion.
11.
14-3968
Parking Deck Design
Attachments:
Small Forsite Library Parking Deck.pdf
The Forsite Group presented concept plans for the parking deck and library site on July
22, 2013. These are the most current plans as of that meeting.
Adjourn to Executive Session for Personnel, Real Estate or Legal
Signed by: ___________________________________ Mayor Bucky Johnson
Attest: _________________________________ Monique Lang, City Clerk
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City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3965
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/10/2014
In control:
Mayor and Council
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Rezoning Case #RZ2014-0002 and RZ2014-0003 from RM-100 (Residential Multifamily) to R-65
(Residential Single Familiy)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
REZ2014-0002 staff report M&C
Ver.
Action By
Action
Result
Title
Rezoning Case #RZ2014-0002 and RZ2014-0003 from RM-100 (Residential
Multifamily) to R-65 (Residential Single Familiy)
Drafter
Jon Davis
City of Norcross
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REZ2014-0002/0003
Action
Rezoning Request R100 to R65
Property Location
509-519 Holcomb Bridge Road
Petitioner
Rick Cheek
5700 Lob court
Norcross, GA 30092
Petitioner’s Request
Rezoning from R-100 to R-65 Single Family
Detached Residential
Vicinity Map
PROJECT
SITE
The subject parcel (6254 307-6254 320) is located on Holcomb Bridge Road across
from the intersection with Queens Court. The applicant is proposing the development
of three R-65 single family building lots with the construction of three new homes.
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Zoning
The existing zoning for the subject parcel (6254 307-6254 320) is R-100. The
adjacent parcels are zoned R-100, R-75, and OI. The site is currently being
utilized for two rental properties.
PROJECT
LOCATION
In accordance with section 115-316, referencing procedures in section 115-310 and
115-311 in the zoning ordinance, this rezoning request requires a public hearing. The
rezoning application initially requires review and recommendation for approval by the
Planning and Zoning Board. All public hearings shall be conducted in accordance with
the Georgia Open Meetings Law (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq.).
Site Analysis
The parcel indicated on the map above, outlined in red, is zoned R-100 and has two
existing rental properties with a shared drive. The adjacent properties on the same
block are in a variety of zones. The immediately adjacent lot on the west is zoned OI.
The residential lots on the east are R-100 and on the south the lots are R-75.
The two structures that exist on the site are rental properties constructed in 1983. They
have a shared drive off of Holcomb Bridge and are located on high ground above two
blue line streams. The streams are subject to buffering as waters of the state and as
such require a 25’ state buffer which is to be undisturbed and an additional city buffer
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that is 25’ undisturbed and 25’ where no impervious surface is allowed. There is a
requirement for a Stream Buffer Variance for site disturbance as a part of this
application. The site plan provided by the applicant shows the removal of the existing
driveway which is running through both of the city required buffers and is paralleling the
required State buffer. The new plan places the bulk of the driveway in the in the outside
25 foot City buffer. The balance of the development is located outside the stream
buffers.
The Applicant is proposing the re-subdivision of the property into three single family lots
under the R-65 zoning. The homes are proposed for the high ridgeline which runs
through the center of the property. The access to the homes will be through a shared
driveway with cross access easements. This plan will minimize the driveway cuts from
three to one on the Holcomb Bridge frontage. The proposed site plan and examples of
proposed homes are below.
City of Norcross Mayor & Council – November 17, 2014.
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City of Norcross Mayor & Council – November 17, 2014.
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Staff Recommendation
The applicant is requesting the approval of the request for rezoning to R-65. While R65 is a departure from the single family areas around the site this location
encompasses a total area of 51,725 sf with a proposed average lot size of 17,241 sf
which places the proposed development in the same density category as R-100. The
relocation of the driveway as shown greatly reduces the impacts to the stream as
compared to the existing condition. Staff recommends approval with the following
conditions:
1. The project shall be developed in accordance with the site plan by Georgia Civil
dated 10/02/2014.
2. The Developer will comply with the requirements of the City’s site development
ordinances.
3. The Developer will construct the new drive utilizing pervious paving material as a
condition of approval.
4. The proposed homes shall be consistent with the Architectural and Site Design
Standards of the City of Norcross
5. Prior to any construction on the site the Developer shall provide architectural
plans for the homes and complete site development plans including:
a- The location of the proposed structures, driveways, patios and other site
features.
b- The grading and drainage, tree preservation, tree protection and landscape
plan for the proposed home sites.
c- Complete utility service plans for the lots showing plan and profiles of the
service pipes as needed.
6. The applicant shall coordinate all needed approvals with Gwinnett County Fire
Marshal and Water & Sewer prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
7. A final plat of the project will be completed prior to the issuance of Certificates of
Occupancy.
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(This request was passed by the Planning & Zoning Board with the s
Staff recommened conditions by a vote of 4-0)
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City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3967
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/11/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Special Use Permit - SUP2014-0002 - Request to Operate a Retail Store and Pawn Shop
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
Staff Report SUP2014-0002MC.pdf
Ver.
Action By
Action
Result
Title
Special Use Permit - SUP2014-0002 - Request to Operate a Retail Store and
Pawn Shop
Drafter
Jon Davis
City of Norcross
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SUP2014-0002
Action
Special Use Permit
Property Location
2055 Beaver Ruin Rd., Suite A
Norcross, GA 30071
Petitioner
R. Neal Castleberry
BDP2 Management, LLC
5333 Bells Ferry Rd., Suite 202
Acworth, GA 30102
Petitioner’s Request
Operation of a Retail Store/Pawn Shop
Vicinity Map
SITE OF
SUP2014-0002
The subject parcel (6213 009) is within the Indian Village Shopping Center. The center
contains a mixture of uses including restaurants, professional offices and the new Tiny
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Town facility. The center is a typical one story brick building with a pedestrian arcade
with outlot uses.
Zoning
The site is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Indian Trail and
Beaver Ruin. The property is zoned C-2 General Business. This district is intended to
provide spaces in appropriate locations along major roads for commercial uses. The
use of property within this district for a Pawn Shop requires the issuance of a Special
Use Permit.
Furthermore, in accordance with section 115-316, referencing procedures in section
115-310 and 115-311 in the zoning ordinance, this special use request requires a
public hearing. The Special Use Permit initially requires review and recommendation
for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. All public hearings shall be conducted
in accordance with the Georgia Open Meetings Law (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq.).
Analysis
The applicant BDP2 Management, LLC DBA Big Deal Pawn states in the letter of intent
the proposed use is for a Pawn Shop and Retail Store. The applicant also states that
they will accept general merchandise for pawn or to sell. They also indicate that they
will be stocking general merchandise for sale.
While A Pawn Shop is a permitted use with the issuance of a Special Use Permit there
are concerns about the juxtaposition of the Pawn Shop use with the new Tiny Town
facility. Tiny Town caters to children and families and the business represents a major
investment in the center which could be a precursor to additional commercial and
professional uses that would serve a family oriented market. The inclusion of a Pawn
Shop in the mix may be an issue for further improvement in the center along those
lines.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that if the Planning & Zoning Board wishes to approve this Special
Use Permit Application for the use of a Pawn Shop the following conditions should be
applied:
1. The Special Use Permit is only approved for the use of a business operating as
a pawn shop and general merchandise sales company.
2. This Special Use Permit is issued on behalf of BDP2 Management, LLC, dba Big
Deal Pawn & Shop., and exists exclusively for the use/occupancy of that
applicant, and expires upon the vacancy of the tenant by BDP2 Management,
LLC
3. No additional businesses may be operated in the suite except the use proposed
by the applicant.
4. Applicant shall follow established procedures for obtaining a business license.
5. The applicant shall apply for a Building Permit if construction is proposed.
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6. The Applicant shall fulfill all the conditions of Chapter 8, Article VII. Pawnbrokers in the Norcross Code of Ordinances prior to being issued any
business license to operate within the city.
7. City of Norcross’s Code Enforcement shall routinely inspect the site checking for
compliance with the recommended conditions.
8- The Applicant shall abide by regulations regarding outdoor sales and retail
activity as noted in Chapter 8, Article 9, Norcross Code of Ordinances.
9- The Applicant shall abide by the sign regulations as noted in Chapter 115,
Article VI- Signs
(Conditions 8 and 9 above were added by the Planning and Zoning Board as part of
there approval. Vote was 4-0)
City of Norcross Mayor & Council Meeting – Nov. 17, 2014.
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City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3942
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Tabled in Council
File created:
10/13/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Georgia Tech Immigrant Integration Project Discussion
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Immigrant Communities in Norcross Presentation
Proposal
Date
Ver.
Action By
11/3/2014
1
Mayor and Council
11/3/2014
1
Work Session
10/20/2014
1
Policy Work Session
Action
Result
Referred to the
Title
Georgia Tech Immigrant Integration Project Discussion
Drafter
Mayor Bucky Johnson
City of Norcross
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PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Planning with Immigrant Communities in Norcross
Dr. Anna Joo Kim
Georgia Institute of Technology
School of City and Regional Planning
College of Architecture
[email protected]
Sponsors: City of Norcross, Gwinnett Village CID, and the
Georgia Tech Foundation.
Total Population Change by County for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta,
GA 2000-2010
Anna Kim, Georgia Tech
Information NOT for Public Distribution
RE: NORCROSS CITY COUNCIL Immigrant
Integration Proposal
Source: ARC Regional Snapshot, Nov/Dec 2011 (Census 2010)
[email protected] Anna Kim, Georgia Tech
[email protected] Anna Kim, Georgia Tech
[email protected] Anna Kim, Georgia Tech
[email protected] Popula4on Quick Facts Aggregated for 2008-­‐2012 Georgia Norcross Non Hispanic White 56% 27% African American 31% 20% Asian 3% 13% Hispanic or La4no 8.8% 40% Foreign Born 10% 47% Language other than English spoken at home 13% 63% High School Grad 84% 71% Areas of improvement: Immigrant integration, voter participation,
linguistic isolation, educational attainment
[email protected] Economic Quick Facts Aggregated for 2008-­‐2012 Georgia Norcross Homeownership rate 66% 52% Median Income $49k $42k Poverty 17% 31% Economic Census 2007 Georgia Norcross Black-­‐owned firms 20% 14% Asian-­‐owned firms 5.1% 22% Hispanic-­‐owned firms 3.6% 9.7% Retail sales per capita $12,326 $71,800 Areas of improvement: housing, distance to jobs, poverty, small business
and large business growth.
[email protected] Economic Development
Opportunities
•  Focus on Retail/Commercial Plazas along Jimmy
Carter Blvd: Centro, Global Mall, Hong Kong
Supermarket, Merchant Square
•  Employment and Economic Development
Opportunities, including support for ethnic
entrepreneurs and small businesses owners
•  Focus on Manufacturing and Industrial Uses along
Peachtree Industrial Blvd (inc Atlantic) and Beaver
Ruin Rd.
•  Business growth, Employment, Transit and Jobs
Analysis and projections.
•  Collaboration with Ethnic Chambers of Commerce
Partnerships and Economic Development Opportunities
(Unincorporated Norcross and Gwinnett County)
[email protected] Market Place Shopping Center City Hall Centro Shopping Anna Kim, Georgia Tech
Global Mall HongKong Supermarket Target Corridor and Potential Commercial/Cultural Target Areas
Merchants Square / Smoketree Plaza [email protected] Civic Engagement
Opportunities
•  Residential study of needs and preferences:
Latino, Asian focus
•  Partner with Latino and Asian serving
organizations: CPACs, AALAC, VAC, Georgia
Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition,
Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights
•  Housing and Education Needs Assessment
•  Recommendations for Norcross and Gwinnett
County: SWOT Report
•  Unincorporated Norcross analysis / Regional
Implications: CID partner
Partnerships and Economic Development Opportunities
(Unincorporated Norcross and Gwinnett County)
[email protected] Distribution by race/ethnic group in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA: 2010
Source: ARC Regional Snapshot, Nov/Dec 2011 (Census 2010)
[email protected] Diversity Index for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA: 2010
Source: ARC Regional Snapshot, Nov/Dec 2011 (Census 2010)
[email protected] PROJECT TITLE:
Planning with Immigrant Communities in Norcross
POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERS:
Mayor Bucky Johnson; City of Norcross City Council; Gwinnett Village CID; Georgia Tech
Foundation (includes matching funds).
LAY OF THE LAND:
In the last thirty years, the Atlanta metropolitan’s immigrant population has increased by 425%.
Regionally, and nationally, the image of a city that embraces its immigrant communities is very
important, and it is time to seek a more integrated scale of planning for immigrant communities.
Norcross is at the nexus of new immigration in Georgia, as it has expanded post initial 1970s
refugee resettlements into the older housing stock along Buford Highway. Recent immigrant
booms and ethnic entrepreneurship have fueled residential and economic growth in the area but
also migrated further north along the corridor into Gwinnett County.
Author: Anna Kim. Map of immigrant growth in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area
Data Sources: ACS PUMS, ESRI/TIGER
Spanish language speaking neighborhoods in Southeast Atlanta (central city) declined over the
1990s, while the percentage of Spanish speakers in suburban Atlanta neighborhoods grew.
Gwinnett county is perhaps the current poster child of new levels of Georgian diversity, where
“nearly one in four residents is foreign-born…different from other metro counties because its
minority make up is a more balanced mix of black, Hispanic, and Asian” (Pickel, AJC, 2008).
The highest growth in absolute numbers came to suburban Spanish language suburbs in Atlanta.
Where Latinos are the largest foreign-born group in Atlanta, Asians are the fastest growing
group, with the Korean population alone estimated at 100,000. Many Koreans have made
Norcross both a center for community, and a place of economic investment and opportunity. In
addition to being home to Hyundai’s construction equipment site (approximately $10 million
invested), Norcross was also chosen as the 2014 location for the Korean Cultural Center at 5900
Anna Joo Kim, 2014
Brook Hollow Parkway, where business leader Mr. Baik Kim fundraised over $1.5 million
dollars from the Korean community in just 8 months to build it.
The city is already an important place of commerce and industry, and becoming even more
culturally vibrant. Hong Kong Supermarket and the Vietnamese Community Center are a draw
for the diverse Asian community, another reason why many service organizations have chosen to
operate out of the Norcross. Rapid population growth from both Asian and Latino immigrants
have led to wonderful contributions to the diversity of Norcross, and in general, these two groups
will lead residential growth in Gwinnett County and Atlanta metro for a long time to come. As
growth happens, we at Georgia Tech propose strategic, smart growth, to accompany the efforts
of residential and business leaders from those communities.
CONTENT OF PROJECT: (Purpose, Products and Deliverables)
Although diversity has led the region’s growth, it is important for cities to understand these
emergent communities, new challenges, and growth opportunities along two parallel topics of
immigrant integration:
1) Civic Engagement and Increased Community Participation
2) Economic Development and Small Business Growth
The two arms will examine the immigrant community’s needs and strengths from both a
residential, and business perspective.
a. Data collection and analysis on Hispanic/Latino and Asian housing preferences and
employment outcomes (BLS; ACS PUMS 2000-2010).
b. Interviews with business owners will be led by studio students to collect primary source data
on challenges and benefits of entrepreneurship and economic development along the Buford
Highway corridor. There is intense business activity clustered along the I-75/85 and GA-400,
and “the pattern of Hispanic and Asian self-employment by workplace coincides with their
residential concentration…the correlation between ethnic residential concentration and selfemployment spatial clustering suggests that ethnic communities may provide certain resources
such as ethnic market, labor and even capital to the development of ethnic businesses” (Wang
and Walcott, 2010, p. 330, 331).
c. Spring 2015 Graduate Student Studio – Approved at Georgia Tech, possible client partners
include City of Norcross. Current Title: “Planning with Immigrant Communities”
The studio team will conduct a comprehensive analysis of Hispanic/Latino residential clustering,
community needs, and economic development opportunities. Should this proposal be funded, we
anticipate a partnership among three target clients: Latino American Association, City of
Norcross, and Gwinnett County CIDs. GT/SCARP students will play an important role in
understanding the process of change, across cultural differences in these areas and translating
them into recommendations for strategic improvements. Tech has provided Dr. Kim with
$10,000 in funds for this project (to be used for initial data collection and research design).
Anna Joo Kim, 2014
d. Report and Recommendations:
Deliverable: Survey of needs and assets, and Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
(SWOT) analysis of immigrant communities with focus on various Asian and Hispanic/Latino
groups, acknowledging and understanding that there is great diversity within the community.
This studio will aid the City of Norcross in understanding the strengths of immigrant
contributions and the needs of Georgia’s growing Asian and Latino constituents in order to
produce an informed strategic plan – thus helping Atlanta metro to keep pace with cities and
counties that have already implemented their own plans for immigrant integration (Chicago,
2012; NYC, 2013).
Budget: $15,000 requested. Including matching funds, total budget: $25,000.
Budget
Line Item
Description
$17,500
Studio/
Outreach to relevant business and residential organizations, socialStaffing Fees service organizations, and city agencies. Analysis of Census data
(population and economic), minority business database, and other
secondary datasets with particular attention to year of immigration,
non-Citizen immigrants, and ethnic differences.
$5500
Research
Spanish-speaking GRA to conduct in-depth interviews with ethnic
assistance
businesses & translate survey instrument into Spanish.
$2000
Stipends,
Business owner interviews, stipends for participation.
Travel and
Printing and materials costs.
Materials
Time period of performance and schedule.
Time Period
Goal
October-November 2014
Outreach to potential partners: Dr. Kim has met with Mayor Bucky
Johnson, and Gwinnett Village CID, both parties are interested in
participating in a county-scale analysis of immigrant communities.
December 2014
Finalize research design and methods. Translation of materials
January 2015
Launch of small-scale ethnographic study of Atlanta metro Asian
and Hispanic/Latino experiences (via business owners and
associations).
February 2015
Outreach to service and advocacy organizations at the forefront of
discussions on how Georgia is doing on issues of immigrant
integration (e.g. AALAC, CPACS, Georgia Immigrant and
Refugee Rights Coalition, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human
Rights, Freedom University Georgia).
February-March 2015
Secondary data collection, GIS mapping, and statistical analysis of
immigrant residential and business patterns
April-May 2015
SWOT Report/Recommendations
Anna Joo Kim, 2014
City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3944
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
10/13/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Proposed Partnership with United Norcross Soccer Academy and Use of Summerour Field
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Norcross Soccer Academy
Concession Building Layout
Concession Building Basement Layout
Date
Ver.
Action By
Action
10/20/2014
1
Policy Work Session
Referred to the
Result
Title
Proposed Partnership with United Norcross Soccer Academy and Use of
Summerour Field
Drafter
Mayor Bucky Johnson
City of Norcross
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Potential partner for the new field next to
Summerhour
Norcross Soccer Academy
Who We Are
The United Futbol Academy (UFA), is a nonprofit organization
established in 2010, out of the need to promote the game of soccer
and to provide a new soccer experience for the community. UFA is
the result of the merger of two neighboring soccer clubs: Atlanta
Soccer Academy and Forsyth Fusion Soccer Club in 2010 and later
Norcross Soccer Academy in 2014.
UFA competes against other clubs within the state through Georgia
Soccer, abiding by guidelines set forth by this organization. In
addition to this competition, many of our travelling teams successfully
participate in regional tournaments and the Region 3 Premier League
(R3PL) which operates throughout the Southeastern United States.
UFA is devoted to providing a developmental structure along with
quality instruction for children ages 3-18. In order to experience the
game of soccer at every level, we offer various programs within the
club: recreational, academy, select and TOPSoccer; which
encompass each child’s soccer potential. We also offer an adult
league for people over the age of 18.
UFA functions under the belief that the true value of success in
soccer lies through the overall development of the individual player’s
soccer skills (technical, tactical, physical and psychological) as
opposed to the result of each game. To allow each player to develop
at his or her own pace, we operate under the club system utilized
around the world in which every player in each age group has the
opportunity to reach their full potential.
UFA wants to be successful in creating an organization that sustains
the club over time, contributes to the community, and provides
valuable life experiences for young players.
Our Locations
The United Futbol Academy (UFA) now has programs at the following
locations:
- Forsyth
- Norcross
- Dawson
- Lumpkin
Click on each location to learn more about the programs.
Mission Statement
United Futbol Academy’s (UFA) mission is to provide soccer players
of all ages the appropriate level of play and training in a supportive
environment where skills for soccer are developed alongside skills for
life.
Our goal is to promote the game of soccer by providing a positive
learning atmosphere, where players can achieve their full potential in
the development of their technical, tactical, physical and mental skills,
regardless of skill and ability.
Our purpose is to create challenging programs that are attractive to
the novice player, challenging to the average player, and demanding
to the most advance player wanting to play at the highest level.
We want to develop a multicultural organization with a vast array of
staff and players to further enhance the culture of the game in an
environment that is professional yet enjoyable.
Skills for Soccer. Skills for Life.
United Norcross Soccer Academy and the City of Norcross –
Soccer field development project.
TERM SHEET (DRAFT)
Months of use :
August – May (Limited use during June and July)
Days and hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (no use on a
Friday, open to public)
5pm to 9:30pm Monday – Thursday (Norcross soccer
programing for all ages and gender)
8am – 3pm Saturday (open for public after 3pm)
8am – 3pm Sunday (open for public after 3pm)
Usage terms:
2x 5 year term agreement
Programming for the Norcross Community:
Program, organize and host community adult/kids soccer
tournament or festival for residents
Help middle school program with the soccer program activities
Assistance with building the field project
Norcross will help bring down the cost of the field installation
if possible, using network of vendors
Develop a lease program like Lionheart and Kudzu
Total number of players at UFA Norcross currently enrolled - 1345
kids aged 4 - 19 boys and girls.
Contact: Tony Annan, Norcross Soccer Academy Executive
Director
www.unitedfa.org
www.nsafury.org
City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3970
Version: 1
Type:
Ordinance
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/12/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Regulate Discharge of Firearms in the City Limits
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
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Chief Summers
City of Norcross
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ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Mayor and council of the City of Norcross have authority to adopt ordinances
resolutions and regulation pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3; and
WHEREAS, the 1989 Code for the City of Norcross, in Section 54-1 contained an Ordinance
making it unlawful for any person to fire a rifle, shotgun, gun or pistol in the city without legal
justification, other than shooting contests specifically authorized by the chief of police; and
WHEREAS, the Norcross City Code of Ordinances was substantially rewritten in 1998; and
WHEREAS, the Norcross City Code of Ordinances currently does not prohibit the discharge of
firearms within the City Limits; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are desirous of implementing a new Ordinance Section 28-5
to regulate the discharge of firearms within the City Limits of the City of Norcross;
NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council hereby amend Article II of Chapter 16 of the
Code of Ordinances as is more particularly set forth below:
Ordinance No. 10-2014
An Amendment to the City Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER AND PURPOSE.
CHAPTER AND PURPOSE Chapter 28, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions
ENACTING CLAUSE. The Council of the City of Norcross, Georgia hereby ordains that the
adopted Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as more particularly set forth herein. It is the
intention of the Mayor and the Council, and it is hereby ordained that the following shall become
and be made a part of the Code of the City of Norcross, and the Sections of the Code in this
Chapter and of this ordinance may be renumbered to accomplish that intention.
I.
Amendment. Article I entitled “In General” of Chapter 28 entitled “Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Norcross
shall be amended by adding the following Section 28-5, as follows:
“28-5. Discharge of Firearms
(a)
No person shall discharge any firearm within the city limits, except as
authorized by permit secured from the City Manager or his designee. The term
"firearm" as used in this ordinance shall have the same meaning as in O.C.G.A. §
16-11-171 (3).
(b)
In order to obtain a permit to discharge a firearm within the city limits,
such activity shall be conducted within an approved and permitted indoor firing
range which provides a sufficient backstop or bullet trap to prevent the projectile
from leaving the range or causing injury. The City Manager or his designee shall
establish criteria for periodic inspection and permitting of indoor firing ranges.
Outdoor firing ranges are prohibited within the city limits.
(c)
This section shall not be construed to prohibit any officer of the law from
discharging a firearm in the performance of his duty, nor any citizen from
discharging a firearm when lawfully defending his person or property.
(d)
This section shall not be construed to prohibit the discharge of firearms
loaded with blank cartridges during a funeral ceremony conducted by the police,
the United States military, or by United States Military veterans’ organizations;
(e)
Citizens desiring to conduct hunting, turkey shoots or other events on
property owned by them or with permission from the owner shall obtain a letter of
authorization from the chief of police whose duty it will be to inspect the area for
safety and to approve or disapprove the request. Approval shall be given upon a
showing that public safety will not be endangered by the proposed activity and a
further showing that the proposed activity will not violate any law or ordinance.”
II.
Severability. If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or
clause of this ordinance shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any ordinance,
section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this ordinance.
III.
Repealer. All ordinances or parts thereof which are in conflict with any provision or
any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of the conflict.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed, this
the _____ day of ___________, 2014.
_____________________________
Bucky Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Monique Lang, City Clerk
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City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3948
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
10/20/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Appointment of Retained Professionals
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
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Rudolph Smith
City of Norcross
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Rudolph Smith
City Manager
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, Georgia 30071
770-448-2122
[email protected]
Memorandum
To:
Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Rudolph Smith
Date: October 20, 2014
Re:
Appointment of Retained Professionals
Pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, the following positions are required to be filled by
appointment of the Mayor and Council for year 2015:

City Attorney

City Auditors

Municipal Court Judge
Pursuant to the City Charter, Sec. 3.14, please consider the following person for City Attorney:
 Pat O’Brien
Pursuant to the City Charter, Sec. 3.16, please consider the following firm for City Auditor:
 Rushston & Company, LLC
Pursuant to the City Charter, Sec. 4.11, please consider the following persons for the position of Municipal
Court Judge and Associate Judges as well as the City Solicitor position and Associated Solicitors:
 Kenneth Wickham, Chief Judge
 Pro Tem Judges
 Gordon Tomlinson
 Angela Duncan
 William Brogdon
 Jim Anderson
 E.R. Lanier
 Gary Vey, Chief Solicitor
 Pro Tem Solicitors
 Jennifer White
 William Bryant
 Indigent Defense Attorney
 Josie Stevens
City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3958
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/5/2014
In control:
Mayor and Council
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Stand By A-E (Architects - Engineers) Service Providers List
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
smith_MEMO_14-11-03
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Jon Davis
City of Norcross
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CITY OF NORCROSS
Public Works Department
TO: Rudolph Smith, City Manager FM: Craig Mims, Public Works Director DATE: November 3, 2014 RE: STAND BY A‐E (ARCHITECTS –ENGINEERS) SERVICES CONTRACT EVALUATION, 2014, REPORT Rudolph, An advertisement soliciting qualifications and fees for A‐E stand by services was sent out in 2014 for the three year term of 2015 ‐2017. 8 categories of service were identified. Responders were asked to identify categories of service for which they wished to be considered. 60 firms replied. An evaluation team of three staff was established. The staff members are the Director of Public Works (DPW), the Director of Community Development (DCD), and the City Engineer (CE). The eight categories of services anticipated to be needed: 1. Surveying 2. Site Development Engineering & Landscape Architecture 3. Environmental Engineering 4. Transportation & Traffic Engineering 5. Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing 6. Structural Engineering 7. Architectural Design 8. Construction Management The basis of scoring was: 45% ‐Qualifications 45% ‐Experience 10% ‐Proposed Fees With 60 firms to evaluate and 8 categories, there are many approaches that can be taken to evaluate and score the firms. The level of service selected was to identify at most three firms per category. With this level of service, the city can retain a service by soliciting the firms in that service category (SC) for a competitive proposal or can alternate firms in a category by going sole source and using the published fees in the proposals submitted, depending on the circumstances of the particular project. Based on this approach, the selected firms were: 3
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Transportation and Traffic Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing
Structural Engineering
Architectural Design
Construction Management
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MAAI
Foresite Group
Keck & Wood
S&ME
Willmer Engineering
CAS Architecture
Gerding Collaborative
HDR
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Lee's Design and Associates
Mulkey Engineers & Consultants
Root Design Studio
TranSystems
TSW
United Consulting Group
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65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3969
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/12/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Budget Amendment Request for IT Technology Fund 217
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
Memo - G. Cothran.pdf
Budget Amendment IT Technology Fund.pdf
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Title
Budget Amendment Request for IT Technology Fund 217
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Greg Cothran
City of Norcross
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Date Submitted:
11/3/2014
2014 Budget Amendments
Department Transfer
From
Technology Fund
Fund
Line Item #
217
38.9500
Line item
Description
Budgeted
Amount
Transferred
$
(52,435.00)
Amount
Transferred
$
52,435.00
Fund Balance
To Division
Tech
Surcharge
Line Item #
5.1535.54.2507
Line item
Description
Police Technology Move IronSky Video Cameras
Upgrade Federal Signal
Dell/LogicsOne SOW
Total
Date Approved:
$
(52,435.00) $
52,435.00
City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3966
Version: 1
Type:
Ordinance
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/11/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Change in Alcohol Ordinance to Provide for Growler Store(s)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
Memo - Councilman Riehm.pdf
Flowery branch ord
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Councilman Riehm
City of Norcross
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MEMO
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Councilman Riehmn
DATE:
11/11/2014
SUBJECT:
Proposed Change to Alcohol Ordinance
“The Growler Shop is a specific type of beer sales outlet. They specialize in the sale of locally
produced craft beers from independent small local brewers. A Growler Shop will have a number
of taps, sometimes 35-40 that each are dedicated to a specific brand of beer. The customer
purchases a personal small keg, which is called a Growler, and they come to the Shop and
purchase their beer selection. With each purchase the shop may either sterilize the customer’s
personal growler or exchange it for one that is full of the beer of choice.
A Growler Shop will have tasting events where customers can come and try selections of craft
beers but they do not generally sell beer for on site consumption. The retail element of the stores
can have various sized Growler containers, Home Brewing Kits, and or possibly some food
items. The basic business is the sale of the beer to be consumed off site by the purchaser. The
Growler Shop is licensed under a sub-heading to the Alcohol Ordinance which has a much lower
retail/food element than a restaurant or bar would have. I am enclosing an example of a good
ordinance from Flowery Branch. It is simple and to the point.
65 LAWRENCEVILLE ST., NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071
(678) 421-2069 FAX (770) 770-255-2335
http://www.norcrossga.net
•
Sec. 8-164. - Growlers.
Package malt beverage licensees, who are not also licensed to sell distilled spirits by the package, may
fill growlers with draft beer at the licensed location subject to the following requirements:
(1)
Either at least 90 percent of the licensee's total gross sales are from the packaged sale of malt beverages
and/or wine or the licensee's premises have a minimum of 400 square feet of floor space dedicated
to the display of malt beverages offered for sale.
(2)
A growler shall not exceed 64 ounces.
(3)
Growlers may only be filled from kegs procured by the licensee from a duly licensed wholesaler.
(4)
Only professionally sanitized and sealed growlers may be filled and made available for retail sale.
(5)
Each growler must be securely sealed and removed from the premises in its original sealed condition.
(6)
Consumption on the premises is strictly prohibited. However, samples of tap beers may be made
available without a malt beverage tasting license, but shall not exceed one ounce nor shall any one
individual be offered more than three samples within a calendar day.
(Ord. No. 476, § 1 (Exh. A), 7-18-2013 )
City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3963
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/10/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Towing Vehicles for Sale in Restricted Locations
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
ORDINANCE 11-2014 To Prohibit Curbstoning.pdf
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Towing Vehicles for Sale in Restricted Locations
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Chief Summers
City of Norcross
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ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Mayor and council of the City of Norcross have authority to adopt ordinances
resolutions and regulation pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3; and
WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. § 40-2-39.1 regulates the displaying or parking used motor vehicles on
property for purpose of selling or advertising sale of such vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Norcross Code of Ordinances Section 34-57 currently prohibits parking upon
any roadway for the purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are desirous of implementing a new Ordinance Section 3461 to regulate the advertisement for sale of motor vehicles within the City of Norcross;
NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council hereby amend Article II of Chapter 16 of the
Code of Ordinances as is more particularly set forth below:
Ordinance No. 11-2014
An Amendment to the City Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER AND PURPOSE.
CHAPTER AND PURPOSE Chapter 34, Traffic and Vehicles
ENACTING CLAUSE. The Council of the City of Norcross, Georgia hereby ordains that the
adopted Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as more particularly set forth herein. It is the
intention of the Mayor and the Council, and it is hereby ordained that the following shall become
and be made a part of the Code of the City of Norcross, and the Sections of the Code in this
Chapter and of this ordinance may be renumbered to accomplish that intention.
I.
Amendment. Article III entitled “Parking” of Chapter 34 entitled “Traffic and
Vehicles” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Norcross shall be amended by
adding a new Section 34-61 as follows:
“34-61 Prohibited Display of Vehicles for Sale or as Advertising Devices.
(1)
An owner or lessee of any real property shall not authorize any motor
vehicle to be displayed or parked on such real property for the purpose of selling
or advertising the sale of such used motor vehicle.
(2)
No motor vehicle shall be displayed for sale from any commercial or
industrial site not specifically zoned for that purpose.
(3)
All violations of this section shall be punishable by a civil violation notice
in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first vehicle on a first
offense and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per vehicle for each additional vehicle
and any repeat violation of this section. The Chief of Police, his designee, any
City Code Enforcement Officer, or owner or lessee of any real property upon
which a vehicle is displayed or parked in violation of this subsection may have
any such vehicle towed from such real property and stored at the expense of the
owner or lessee of such vehicle and may then dispose of said vehicle in
accordance with Chapter 11 of O.C.G.A. Title 40.”
II.
Severability. If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or
clause of this ordinance shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any ordinance,
section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this ordinance.
III.
Repealer. All ordinances or parts thereof which are in conflict with any provision or
any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of the conflict.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed, this
the _____ day of ___________, 2014.
_____________________________
Bucky Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Monique Lang, City Clerk
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City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3964
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/10/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
DDA/City IGA for Management of Park Properties
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date
DDA-City IGA for managment of Park Properties.pdf
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City of Norcross
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE MANAGEMENT, REVITALIZATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO
LILLIAN WEBB PARK, NORCROSS, GEORGIA
This Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this _____ day of
________________________, 2014 by and between the City of Norcross, a political subdivision of the State
of Georgia, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and the Downtown Development Authority of Norcross, Georgia
(hereinafter referred to as “DDA”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the City is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and the DDA is a public body
corporate and politic created pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-42-1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of
Georgia, the City and DDA are authorized to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements for periods not
exceeding fifty (50) years in connection with the activities which these entities are authorized to undertake;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph III of the Constitution of the State of
Georgia, the DDA is authorized to further activities to promote public purposes to develop trade, commerce,
industry, and employment opportunities within the City of Norcross;
WHEREAS, the DDA is authorized pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-42-8(a)(5) to finance (by loan, grant,
lease, or otherwise), refinance, construct, erect, assemble, purchase, acquire, own, repair, remodel, renovate,
rehabilitate, modify, maintain, extend, improve, install, sell, equip, expand, add to, operate, or manage projects,
as that term is defined by O.C.G.A. § 36-42-3(6); and
WHEREAS, the City owns and controls the real property and improvements thereon located at 5765
Buford Highway, Norcross, Georgia 30071, Gwinnett County Tax Parcel No. 6243 033, which is
described in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference (hereinafter “Property No. 1”);
and
WHEREAS, the City owns and controls the real property and improvements thereon located
at 4 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross, Georgia 30071, Gwinnett County Tax Parcel No. 6243 039,
which is described in Exhibit B which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference (hereinafter
“Property No. 2”); and
WHEREAS, the City owns and controls the real property and improvements thereon located
at 155 Holcomb Bridge Road North, Norcross, Georgia 3007, Gwinnett County Tax Parcel No. 6243
043, which is described in Exhibit C which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference
(hereinafter “Property No. 3”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a joint venture intergovernmental agreement with
the DDA to cede certain control to the DDA, to manage and develop a strategy for the revitalization
and redevelopment of Properties 1, 2 and 3 (Properties 1, 2 and 3 are collectively referred to as the
“Properties”) so as to enhance the Lillian Webb Park property, to promote public purposes and to
develop trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities within the City of Norcross (hereinafter the
“Joint Venture IGA”); and
WHEREAS, the Joint Venture IGA is in support of the Strategic Development Plan for Downtown
Norcross as adopted by the City Council on October 2, 2006, which redevelopment and plan has been resolved
by the City to be for the essential public purpose of the development of trade, commerce and employment
opportunities in the City of Norcross; and
NOW THEREFORE, for ten dollars ($10.00) and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants
and undertaking set forth herein, and detailed in the aforesaid recitals, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties, the City and the
DDA do agree as follows:
1.
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This Joint Venture IGA is entered into for the purpose of promoting the revitalization and
redevelopment of the central business district of the City of Norcross and for all other purposes set forth in the
Downtown Development Authorities Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-42-1 et seq.
2.
The City shall retain all title and interest in the Properties until and unless this Joint Venture IGA is
modified to provide for the lease, sale or transfer of all or a portion of the Properties to the DDA or one or
more third parties.
3.
The DDA shall have the authority and shall use its best practices to manage and develop a
strategy for the revitalization and redevelopment of the Properties so as to enhance the Lillian
Webb Park property, to promote public purposes and to develop trade, commerce, industry, and
employment opportunities within the City of Norcross as set forth in the Downtown Development
Authorities Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-42-1 et seq. and that also conforms to the needs of Norcross pursuant to
the current City of Norcross Town Center Plan, Livable Centers Initiative, and other planning models
adopted by Norcross, as such plans and studies may be amended and updated.
4.
The DDA shall deliver a written proposal with the preliminary strategy for the redevelopment of
the Properties to the City by not later than August 31, 2014.
5.
The City and the DDA anticipate amending this Joint Venture IGA to provide for the sale, lease
and/or development of all or a portion of the Properties pursuant to a joint strategy agreement to be
developed, negotiated and approved by and between the DDA and the City.
6.
Neither the City nor the DDA shall have independent authority to enter into any contracts for the
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lease, sale or redevelopment of the Properties during the term of this Joint Venture IGA. Any such
agreements shall require the approval of both the City and the DDA.
7.
During the term of this Joint Venture IGA, the DDA shall be solely responsible for all insurance,
operating costs, maintenance and repair of the Properties to keep them in good repair and safe for the
public, including, but not limited to maintenance, replacement, painting, landscaping, snow removal,
utilities, rubbish removal, supplies, sales or use taxes or services, and all other expenses associated with the
management of the Properties.
8.
The term of this Agreement shall begin on January 1, 2015 and shall expire on August 31, 2029,
unless thirty (30) days prior written notice of intent to terminate is given by either party to the other.
9.
The DDA agrees and acknowledges that all improvements to the Properties and all uses of the
Properties shall conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the Norcross
construction codes, building permits and the zoning ordinance.
10.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Joint Venture IGA to be
executed in three counterparts each to be considered as an original by their authorized representative,
on the day and date hereinabove written.
CITY OF NORCROSS
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF NORCROSS, GEORGIA
By: ___________________________________
Its: Mayor
By: ___________________________________
Its: Chairman
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY NO. 1
5765 Buford Highway, Norcross, Georgia 30071
Gwinnett County Tax Parcel No. 6243 033
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EXHIBIT “B”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY NO. 2
4 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross, Georgia 3007
Gwinnett County Tax Parcel No. 6243 039
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EXHIBIT “C”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY NO. 3
155 Holcomb Bridge Road North, Norcross, Georgia 30071
Gwinnett County Tax Parcel No. 6243 043
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City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3941
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
10/13/2014
In control:
Policy Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Library Concept Plans
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Library Concept Plans
Date
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Result
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City of Norcross
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65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:
14-3968
Version: 1
Type:
Agenda Item
Status:
Agenda Ready
File created:
11/11/2014
In control:
Work Session
On agenda:
11/17/2014
Final action:
Title:
Parking Deck Design
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Small Forsite Library Parking Deck.pdf
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Action
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Title
Parking Deck Design
Drafter
Jon Davis
City of Norcross
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