Agenda Item
vi. Easement Request ~ City of Dunwoody ~ Permanent Easement and Temporary Construction Easement with Right of Entry ~ Stormwater Drainage ~ Former Shallowford 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 grant of a permanent easement and temporary construction easement with right of entry to the City of Dunwoody (“City”) for improvement and maintenance of the stormwater drains at the former Shallowford Elementary School site located at 4680 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, Ga 30338.
Why: Granting of the easement through improvement and maintenance of the stormwater drains allows the City of Dunwoody to maintain the drain lines supporting upgraded equipment and upgraded stormwater service. Approval of the easement vests responsibility for required maintenance with the City of Dunwoody.
Details: The City of Dunwoody is requesting a permanent and temporary construction easement with Right of Entry at the former Shallowford Elementary School site located at 4680 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, Ga 30338. During a recent inspection near the property, City staff observed a structural deficiency. Left unaddressed, the deficiency could affect public health and safety.
The City of Dunwoody requests permission to enter and address the deficiency, and maintain, repair and upgrade all equipment for the stormwater drain lines.
The City of Dunwoody will accept permanent maintenance responsibility for the specified structures located on the property. If not approved, DeKalb County School District will assume the responsibility for any required maintenance.
The requested easement will consist of a permanent drainage and maintenance easement of approximately 105 square feet, as well as a temporary construction easement with right of entry of 20 feet per Exhibit “A” entitled “Right of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement” at the site. The temporary construction easement will expire upon completion and acceptance of the project.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact to DeKalb County School District.
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