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
DEKALB COUNTY
OPTION FOR PERMANENT EASEMENT AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PROJECT: South Peachtree Creek Trail – Medlock Park to Lulah Hills
In consideration of ($1.00) One Dollar and other good and valuable considerations in hand paid, the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as GRANTOR), being the
owner thereof, hereby offers and agrees to sell and convey to DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, (hereinafter
referred to as GRANTEE), or its assignee or nominee, a permanent construction easement with right-of-entry
and a temporary construction easement as shown 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, County of DeKalb, State of Georgia; PARCEL TAX ID #
18-061-14-013; upon the following terms and conditions:
The total purchase price shall be $4,525.00 FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY
FIVE DOLLARS & NO/100.
All expenses of examination of title and of preparation in recording the Deed shall be paid by the
Grantee. This offer shall be irrevocable for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date hereof
and shall remain in force specify the place and time of closing. The Grantor agrees that this offer shall not be
revocable and that it will not sell, mortgage, encumber or otherwise dispose of such property or any part
thereof prior to said expiration date.
“Other Provisions”
This agreement shall be binding upon the Grantor and its heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns, notwithstanding the prior acceptance of this offer. The Grantee in lieu of completing the purchase
of said premises, may at any time prior to closing, proceed to acquire the same by condemnation. Loss or
damage to the property by fire or casualty shall be at the risk of the Grantor until title has been conveyed to the
Grantee.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered this , day of , 2025, 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