Agenda Item
ii. Easement Request ~ City of Tucker ~ Road Expansion at Sarr Parkway & Idlewood Road at Stone Mountain Middle School Site
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the grant of an easement to the City of Tucker for road expansion and improvements at the intersection of Sarr Parkway and Idlewood Road at Stone Mountain Middle School site.
Why: Granting of the easement through expansion and improvement at the intersection of Sarr Parkway and Idlewood Road will improve traffic flow and provide students, staff, and community members with a safe and convenient way to commute in this area.
Approval of the easement meets Strategic Goal Area 6: Organizational Excellence.
Details: The City of Tucker is requesting a temporary and permanent easement for road expansion and improvements at the intersection of Sarr Parkway and Idlewood Road in front of the Stone Mountain Middle School site.
The easements will allow the City of Tucker to construct a traffic roundabout. A traffic roundabout will improve traffic flow and create a safer roadway for drivers by mediating speeding and congestion and reducing potential collision points. This will also enhance safety for students, staff, and community members with a safe and convenient way to commute in this area.
The permanent easement will be maintained by the City of Tucker. The temporary easement, as described in the attached exhibits, will expire upon completion of the project.
Financial impact: The financial impact of the easement is the value of $10.00 paid by the City of Tucker. These funds will be placed in the General Fund.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Hans G., Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1588
Effective: Upon Board Approval and Fully Executed Easement Documents
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: ________
Request for Legal Assistance
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic: __Legal Review and Approval Request_ - Easement ________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: ___3/19/2025_______________ Due Date: __3/24/2025__________3 to 5 business
days)
Background information/Detail: Easement Request -City of Tucker – Road Expansion at Sarr
Parkway Idlewood Road – Stone Mountain MS Site
PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: _________________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Description of supporting documentation, if any _________________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes, Esq______________________________________________
Email: _darlene_hughes@dekalbschoolsga.org___________ Telephone: __678-676-1447_____________
Department: ______Operations Division__________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _____Erick Hofstetter_______________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept .
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel) _____________________________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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