Agenda Item
iv. Easement Request ~ DeKalb County Department of Transportation ~ Sidewalk Expansion at International Community School (ICS) ~ Medlock Elementary School Site
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve a grant of an Easement to the DeKalb County Department of Transportation for expansion and improvement of the walking trail at the International Community School at Medlock Elementary School site located at 2418 Wood Trail Lane, Decatur, GA 30033.
Why: Granting of the easement through expansion and improvement of the walking trail would provide students, staff, and community members with a safe and convenient way to commute and engage in physical activity. The trail project can have positive impacts on student attendance and overall health.
Details: The DeKalb County Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Path Foundation is requesting a temporary and permanent easement on the ICS at Medlock site. This easement will allow the County to improve and expand the walking trail which can offer numerous benefits to the school district and its residents. A walking trail would provide students, staff, and community members with a safe and convenient way to commute and engage in physical activity. The trail project can have positive impacts on student attendance and overall health. It is the plan of the County to develop and maintain the trail with minimal expenses, providing long-term benefits without significant financial burden to the District or community.
The requested easement will consist of a permanent trail easement of 2,714 square feet, as well as a temporary construction easement of 1,441 square feet located at Medlock Park to Lulah Hills Road. The temporary construction easement will expire upon completion and acceptance of the project.
As determined by the State of Georgia per the Statement of Estimated Values, the easement rights have a Total Estimated Fair Market Value of $4,525.
Financial impact: The easement will directly benefit DCSD. The Total Estimated Fair Market value is $4,525. It will be paid by DeKalb County Government to the Board of Education for the easement. These funds will be placed in the General Fund.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Hans G. Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1588
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Public Works - Transportation Division
Land Acquisition
1950 W. Exchange Pl., 4th Floor
Tucker, GA 30084
DEKALB COUNTY
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR A
MULTI-USE TRAIL
TAX ID # 18-061-14-013
GEORGIA, DEKALB COUNTY
PROJECT: _PATH - Medlock Park to Lulah Hills
This indenture made this the _______ day of __________________, 2025 by and between DEKALB
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, GRANTOR, and DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, GRANTEE.
WITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the sum of ($1.00) One Dollar, receipt and sufficiency whereof hereby
acknowledged the undersigned by these presents does hereby grant, for the construction of a multi-use trail, a 2,714
s.f. permanent construction easement with the right to construct and maintain any required slopes within the
easement area shown shaded and/or colored orange; and also granted is a 1,441 s.f. temporary construction
easement as shown shaded and/or colored green on the plat dated 11/15/2024; revised 06/18/2025; and being more
particularly depicted on Exhibit(s) “A & B” attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference; located in
Land Lot 061 of the 18th District, DeKalb County, Georgia;
All temporary easements will expire upon completion and acceptance of said project.
The work will be done with as little inconvenience to the Grantor or tenant(s) as is consistent with
reasonable progress. The property shall be restored and left in good, clean condition upon completion of the work.
The undersigned does hereby agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify DeKalb County, Georgia from
any and all claims and causes of action of any nature by the holder or holders of any mortgage or lien on the
undersigned’s real property. The undersigned hereby accepts as full and final compensation the above-stated sum
as consideration for the property interest acquired by DeKalb County and accepts said sum as the owner of the real
property and on behalf of any and all mortgage or lien holders. Grantor hereby warrants that it has the right to sell
and convey said easement and binds itself, its successors and assigns forever to defend by virtue of these presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Grantor has hereto set its hand and seal the day and year above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of: DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
__________________________________ ________________________________
Witness By: Dr. Devon Q. Horton
Title: Superintendent
__________________________________ ________________________________
Notary Public By: Ms. Deirdre P. Pierce
Title: Board Chair
Parcel No. 18-061-14-013