The following list is a compilation of projects submitted to the U.S. Conference of Mayors, primary interests indentified by the Mayor and Commission, and additional projects provided by Unified Government departments. The projects are listed under five broad funding categories. Project descriptions, cost estimates, and the estimated number of jobs to be created or retained will be refined further as part of the application process.
Energy and Environment
- Pedestrian and bike infrastructure
- Energy efficiency/weatherizationfunds for private structures
- Water conservation systems, especially for existing private structures
- Energy efficient systems for public structures
- Solar energy and solar water heating (panels) for public structures
- Corrections, Jail, Correction Food Prep, Fire Department
- HVAC Equipment Efficiency Upgrades
- Courthouse, Library, Costa Building, Police Department, Jail, City Hall
- Building Energy Management Systems
- Courthouse, Jail, Dougherty Street Building, Satula Building, Corrections
- Building Energy Audits
- Courthouse, Jail, Corrections, Dougherty Street Building, Satula Buildling
- Outdoor Lighting Upgrades
- Courthouse Parking Deck
- Police Parking Lot
- Library Parking Lot
- Jail Parking Lot
- Corrections Parking Lot
- Bishop Park Ballfield Lights
- Holland Sports Complex Ballfield Lights
- Satterfield Park Ballfield Lights
- Roof Replacements
- Civic Hall, Fleet Management, Costa Building, Mental Health
- Energy Management Control Systems
- Dougherty Street Building, Satula Building, Courthouse, Jail
- Purchase 10 hybrid vehicles
- Convert 50 police cars to run on U.S. natural gas and build requisite fueling stations
- Replace 40 patrol cars that are five years old or older with U.S. electric or hybrid cars
- Construct three miles of pedestrian walkways
- Flex Fuel Buses
- Diesel Emissions reductions
- Software acquisition for permitting, plan review, and code enforcement
Infrastructure
- Innovative public transit options, particularly those that would work in tandem with the forthcoming Park-and-Ride lot or support the downtown district
- Enhancements to stormwater management projects (Sub-Watershed Water Quality Infrastructure Projects)
- Obstruction Clearing Runway 9
- Runway 9/27 Extension Grading and Drainage
- ACC Library Expansion
- Construct new Police Evidence and Forensic Facility
- Police Head Quarter Renovation
- Fowler Mill Drive Bridge Deck Replacement
- Mitchell Bridge Road/Athens West Parkway Intersection
- Mitchell Bridge Road Widening
- Barnett Shoals Road/ Old Lexington Road Intersection
- Athens Transit Bus Stop Improvement Program
- Increase Fix-Route (Bus) Operating and Maintenance Funding to help stabilize fare increases; and improve reliability, and increase frequency
- Athens Transit Bus Storage / Parking Area Expansion
- Trail Creek #3 & #4 Interceptor Sewer Project
- Dredge Water Treatment Plant Lagoon
- Access Bridge to North Oconee WRF
- Extend Public Water Mains along public roadways not currently served by public water service
- Retrofit Middle Oconee WRF Clarifiers
- Shoal Creek/Whit Davis Rd. Sanitary Sewer Pump Station/Force Main
- Renovate Existing Building for Public Utilities Customer Service Center
Poverty, Work, and Opportunity
- Youth development and training
- Enhancements to other current SPLOST projects (particularly for projects that have expanded in scope - e.g., Diversion Center)
- Rocksprings Park Revitalization
- ENSAT Expansion
- Green jobs training
Crime and Public Safety
- Enhanced law enforcement opportunities
- Integrated Criminal Justice Information System
- New Municipal, Magistrate and Probate Courts case management systems
- Support problem-solving courts (Felony and State Drug Courts; Mental Health Court; Domestic Violence, Protection Order, and Sexual Assault Court; Juvenile Truancy Court; Child Support Recovery, etc.)
- Staffing support for Probation Office, Diversion Center, Pre-Trial Release Program, Clerk of Court
- Electronic Monitoring funds - indigents, purchase of monitors, etc
- Improve resources/services for victims of crime
- CAD Upgrades
- Reinstate Byrne grant for local drug task force to provide detective jobs and restrict drug sales and use
- 27 additional police officers to reduce crime and expand CID staffing
- Upgrade to digital video cameras for all patrol cars
- Capital projects previously identified by staff and management
- Replace Fire Stations #2 & #6
Arts and Tourism
Local governments that have received a NEA grant within the last four years are eligible for this funding. The Unifed Government has not received a NEA grant within the last four years.
Other
- Taylor Grady Interior/Exterior - Painting
- Library Carpet Installation
- Courthouse Interior/Exterior - Painting
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