PROJECT 09 - EPPS BRIDGE PARKWAY

Campaign Statement: Local share of right-of-way commitments to allow construction of a four-lane divided entrance, with sidewalks and bike paths, into Athens-Clarke County from SR316.

Project Location: Epps Bridge Road from the Oconee County Line to Atlanta Highway.

Original Project Budget: $ 1,250,000

Operating Budget Impact: None

PROJECT CONCEPT: This project is a State of Georgia, Department of Transportation Project. SPLOST funds are envisioned to be expended for engineering consultant services and right-of-way acquisition. The SPLOST budgeted amount represents the balance of the maximum matching funds to be expended by Athens-Clarke County on this project. Property acquisition is underway.

SET ONE AND SET TWO CONCEPT: In Set One SPLOST IV envisions matching funds to the Georgia D.O.T. on December 19, 1995 for Engineering design and Right-of -way acquisition.

Project Design Consultant: Not Required

Sponsoring Department: Public Works

Department Director: David Clark

Associated Organizations: None

Other Interested Organizations: State of Georgia, Department of Transportation

Verifications/Approvals:

• Mayor & Chair & Commission: August 1, 1995 - SPLOST Project Request
• SPLOST IV Advisory Comm.: July 05,1995 - State of GA, DOT Plans
• Manager’s Office: July 03,1995
• Responsible Department: June 28,1995

Current Status: PROJECT IS COMPLETE.

Action Since Last Report: SPLOST has reimbursed GDOT $586,912.32 for engineering costs and utility relocations based on agreed Local Government Project Agreement.

Comments: $339,633.69 transferred to ACC Public Utilities Department for their costs incurred during construction of road. Remaining $4,586.89+/- to be used to install lighting along parkway between Timothy Road and Oconee County Line if Mayor and Commission approve future funding.

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