Campaign Statement: Resurface streets with low curbs, repair broken sidewalks, replace aging inadequate storm sewers, and correct drainage problems.

Project Location: Downtown Athens; portions of Clayton, Pulaski, Hancock, and Thomas Streets

Allocated SPLOST IV Budget: $ 2,500,000

Additional SPLOST IV Funds Allocated: $ 500,000 (Amendment 1 - June 15, 1999) & $500,000 (Amendment 2 - April 4, 2000)

Revised SPLOST IV Budget: $ 3,500,000

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

CE: SUM99 – 01 - 01 Project Description identifies work to be accomplished in TWO SECTORS (46 & 47) and subsequent TASKS as outlined below:

• TASK / DESCRIPTION / CONSTRUCTED BY:
  • A Utility Main Installation - Public Utilities/Public Works
  • B Storm Water System - Private Contractor
  • C Utility Service Connections - Public Utilities
  • D Streetscape - Private Contractor
• a.) SECTORS 46 & 47 – TASK A - Installation of a new water and gas mains from Thomas Street to College Avenue along Broad Street. This was a utility line replacement only, there was no streetscape modifications in this phase.

• Current Status: PROJECT IS COMPLETE.

CE: WTR00 – 01 - 01 identifies work to be accomplished in FIVE SECTORS (12, 13, 31, 32, 36) and subsequent TASKS as outlined below:

• TASK / DESCRIPTION / CONSTRUCTED BY:
  • A Utility Main Installation - Public Utilities/Public Works
  • B Storm Water System - Private Contractor
  • C Utility Service Connections - Public Utilities
  • D Streetscape - Private Contractor
• a) SECTORS 12 & 13 – TASK B: Installation of a new storm water line on Hancock Street along Thomas to North Avenue. This is a storm water line replacement only, there will be no streetscape modifications in this phase.
• b) SECTORS 31 & 32 – TASKS A,B,C,D:Installation of new utility lines, storm water system, utility service connections, and streetscape will commence on Clayton Street from Pulaski Street to Lumpkin Street.
• c) SECTOR 36 – TASK B: Installation of a new storm water line on Pulaski Street from Broad Street to Clayton Street. This is a storm water line replacement only, there will be no streetscape modifications in this phase.

• Current Status:
  • TASKS A-D ARE COMPLETE.

CE: SUM00-02-01 Project Description identifies work to be accomplished in TWO SECTORS (46 & 47) and FOUR GATEWAY INTERSECTIONS (36/43, 45/46, 47/42, 13/48) with subsequent TASKS as outlined below:

• TASK / DESCRIPTION / CONSTRUCTED BY:
  • A Utility Main Installation - Public Utilities/Public Works
  • B Storm Water System - Private Contractor
  • C Utility Service Connections - Public Utilities
  • D Streetscape - Private Contractor
• a) SECTORS 46 & 47 – TASKS A,B,C,D: College Avenue to Thomas Street along East Broad Street.
  • TASK A - Installation of a new 16" water main that ties the previously installed 12" lines together.
  • TASK B - Upgrade and install a new storm water system
  • TASK C - Provide new utility service connections along with meters and backflow devices
  • TASK D - Install new streetscape features such as brick pavers, lights, tree grates, trees, road surface and curbing.
• b) SECTORS 36 & 43 GATEWAY INTERSECTION – TASKS D:Installation new streetscape features such as brick pavers, lights, tree grates, trees, road surface and curbing at the intersection of Pulaski Street and East Broad Steet. Special Note: Sectors 36 & 43 Gateway Intersection Construction is contingent upon the progess of CE:WTR00-01-01-36A - Pulaski Street Utility Main Installation.
• c) SECTORS 45 & 46 GATEWAY INTERSECTION – TASK D: Install new streetscape features such as brick pavers, lights, tree grates, trees, road surface and curbing at the intersection of Thomas Street and East Broad Street.
• d) SECTORS 13 & 48 GATEWAY INTERSECTION – TASK B & D: Install new streetscape features such as brick pavers, lights, tree grates, trees, road surface, curbing and storm water enhancements at the intersection of Thomas Street and Dougherty Street.

• Current Status:
  • TASKS A-D ARE COMPLETE.

CE: WTR01-01-01 - Broad Street - College Avenue to Pulaski Street:

• Current Status:
  • TASKS ARE COMPLETE

CE: SUM01-02-02 - Broad Street - College Avenue to Thomas Street:

• Current Status:
  • Task D - Streetscape Construction scheduled to begin May 2001
    • TASKS ARE COMPLETE

Project Design Consultant: The RBA Group

Sponsoring Department: Public Works, Public Utilities, Central Services

Department Director: David Clark, Gary Duck, Steve Martin

Associated Organizations: Athens Downtown Development Authority, Project Liaison: Art Jackson

Other Interested Org.: Downtown Council

Verifications/Approvals:

• Mayor & Commission: March 7, 2000 - SPLOST Project Request
• SPLOST IV Advisory Comm: Feb. 2, 2000 - Urban Design Action Plan For Downtown Athens
• Manager’s Office: Jan. 24, 2000
• Responsible Department: Jan. 7, 2000

Current Status

• ALL SPLOST IV FUNDED CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS ARE COMPLETE

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