City Manager Monthly Report Report Ending August 6, 2021
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PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Projects: Peeler Road Sidewalk- Construction 57 completed the last wall on the project and the curb installation is 90% complete. The contractor will complete the remaining curb and sidewalk in August. Minor traffic delays will continue on Peeler Road through August. Spalding at Chamblee Dunwoody Intersection- Construction 57 completed 500 feet of stormwater pipe from the south end of the project on Spalding Drive to Spender Trace. The pipe installation will continue to the north Peeler Road Retaining Wall Construction end of the project in August. Minor traffic delays will occur periodically on Spalding Drive. 2021 Paving- Blount Construction completed resurfacing on Northchester Court and Gramercy Court. The paving on the remaining 2021 streets will resume in the latter half of August. Mount Vernon Place Sidewalk- Autaco began sidewalk construction. The eastbound lane of Mount Vernon Place will be closed while construction is active with traffic rerouted to Tilly Mill Road. Georgetown Gateway- The work has begun to replace the water main. Atlanta Gas Light and has delayed the start of the gas main replacement. Georgia Power plans to begin overhead power relocation between Old Springhouse Lane and North Shallowford Road on August 9th. Minor traffic delays will occur on Chamblee Dunwoody Road between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays. Perimeter Center East Sidewalk- In August, Autaco will begin the sidewalk construction and Crown Castle is scheduled to relocate their small cell pole.
Other Highlights: Winters Chapel Path Phase I- The project is moving from the right-of-way acquisition phase to utility relocation, with Georgia Power scheduled pole relocation in the next month. The Chamblee Dunwoody Road at Womack Road intersection improvement- easement acquisition to begin in the next month. The street sweeping for the 3rd quarter completed in mid-July with 62 curb miles swept.
Workload/Activities: The street repairs completed on Kingsgate Court, Withmere Way, Brookhurst Drive, Dunwoody Knoll, Peeler Road and Devereux Court.
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The stormwater maintenance completed on Withmere Way, North Shallowford Road, North Peachtree Road, Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody Road, Coronation Drive and Trowbridge Cove.
POLICE
Other Highlights: An Officer was sitting in traffic on Ashford Dunwoody Road when struck in the rear by a DUI driver. No injuries reported and the driver arrested. The department’s Crime Response Team (CRT,) along with other Officers participated in a 2-day “Stop the Threat” detail on I-285; in coordination with the Georgia Motor Carrier and Compliance Division (MCCD). There were 78 traffic citations issued for various violations.
Workload/Activities: Officers responded to an Attempted Suicide call involving a 30-year-old male. The subject shot himself in the left temple and was transported to the hospital. Officers responded to a report of a 27-year-old male attempting to jump off the 5th level balcony of a hotel room. His mother intervened and stopped him and he was transported to the hospital for treatment. Officers responded to a report of a Burglary in Progress call at ULTA. The suspects fled the scene in a Nissan Altima and Doraville Police attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle fled from Doraville and Sandy Springs Police was able to locate the vehicle and continue the chase, but lost the vehicle. Officers responded to a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit in reference to a stolen vehicle. Officers were able to locate and recover the vehicle. Officers responded to an Entering Auto in Progress call and located a male who had broken into multiple vehicles. The suspect fled on foot and Officers pursued him. The suspect jumped into a creek and broke his ankle and an Officer went in after him and injured his leg. Officers responded to the scene of a person experiencing a Mental Health Crisis. The subject began throwing traffic cones at Officers and the male used racist and sexist slurs. Officers were able to subdue him and get him assistance. Officers responded to a Domestic call, but could not get anyone to answer the apartment door. Officers discovered that the female had left the scene and after Officers left, they received a call about an unknown subject had opened the apartment door and placed an object in the back of the apartment. Officers located cocaine, marijuana and MDMA tablets. Officers responded to a Domestic Violence case and found that the suspect had strangled the victim. The suspect was arrested. Officers responded to a Tree Down on Redcliff Way at Delverton Drive.
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Officers responded to a Burglary in Progress call. The resident observed a black male subject enter the apartment. The subject fled prior to our response. Officers responded to a report of a Stolen Auto. Detectives were able to use an app to locate and recover the stolen car. Officers responded to a report of Graffiti at Brook Run Park, no suspects at this time. Officers received a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit on a Wanted Person. The vehicle was stopped and the driver arrested. After a traffic stop, K-9 Hank conducted an open-air search of a vehicle and alerted on it and a small amount of marijuana was located. Officers responded to a large fight as Sage. Officers found that as one group was leaving the location after a birthday party, they made fun of the birthday cake of another group. Officers responded to multiple Starbucks in reference to the tip jar from each one stolen. Officers assisted Brookhaven Police with an armed, suicidal male subject who had fired several rounds, but fled into a wooded area. Officers received a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert on a Stolen Tag. Officers located the vehicle and driver, which had outstanding warrants and the vehicle was stolen. The vehicle contained evidence of large-scale identity fraud. Officers located a subject at Brook Run Park after hours after receiving an alert from our Flock camera. Officers responded to a Gas Leak on Chamblee Dunwoody Road, which shut the rode down for one hour. Officers responded to a Tree Down and Gas Leak on Peeler Rd and North Peachtree Road. Officers assisted Georgia State Patrol (GSP) with a Vehicle Chase that started in Roswell and terminated in Dunwoody at Ashford Dunwoody Road and I-285. The suspect fled on foot. Officers responded to a Trouble Unknown call and discovered an intoxicated female. She was combative and retrained by AMR. The female broke free and punched, kicked and bit two different Paramedics for AMR. Officers responded to a large water main break inside Peachtree Place Apartments. Officers responded to a Welfare Check call and located a female that was having difficulty due to using heroin. Officers delivered a dose of Narcan and the female responded, she was transported the hospital. Officers responded to a 4-car crash on I-285 near Chamblee Dunwoody Road with an overturned vehicle. There were two people transported the Grady with injuries and for about an hour the road was shut down. Officers responded to a report of a Missing Person. The elderly man was located after he was involved in a minor crash in Brookhaven as well as Atlanta.
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Officers responded to a Shots Fired call. A person experiencing a mental health crisis confronted a third party and threatened them with several warning shots fired by the unknown subject. Officers stopped a motorcycle and discovered it as stolen. Officers responded to a report of a female threatening to commit suicide with a gun. Officers located the female in a vehicle who attempted to leave the scene, but Officers were able to block her. After a short period, the female voluntarily got out of the car and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Officers responded to a Robbery by Force call where the victim met the suspect in a parking lot sell a $1,000 ring. The suspect attempted to flee and the victim was able to cause the suspect to drop the ring and his phone. Officers responded to Perimeter Mall in reference to Shots Fired. Loss prevention was following a shoplifting suspect when he turned and fired a gun at him near Chick-fil-a. The suspect was later located and after a foot chase, he was arrested. Officers responded to a Fatality Crash on the Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Access Road. A dump truck pulling onto the roadway from Lacota Apartments struck an elderly man operating a personal mobility scooter northbound in the southbound lane of traffic. The victim died at the scene. Officers responded to a Pedestrian Hit by Auto crossing Ashford Dunwoody Road at Valley View in the crosswalk. A vehicle was turning onto Ashford Dunwoody Road when a pedestrian was struck by the vehicle’s mirror. The driver was cited for violating our Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Ordinance. Officers responded to a Crash on I-285 involving a vehicle that rolled over. The driver was arrested for DUI. Officers responded to Perimeter Mall in reference to a Robbery by Force. A subject attempted to snatch the victim’s purse, which happened to be attached to her wrist. The subject was located and arrested. Officers responded to a Suicide Attempt where a subject used a kitchen knife to cut his wrist. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. Officers responded to a Person Hit by Auto at Perimeter Mall during Caffeine and Octane. The victim stated a car ran over his foot, but the driver of the vehicle did not realize the victim was hit. The victim did not seek medical attention. Officers responded to a report of a Theft. Two female suspects bumped into the victim, apparently removed his debit card from his pocket, and later used it. Officers arrested a female that started a fight at the Crowne Plaza while Officers were out on a call. Officers responded a report of a tree falling on a house, which caused structural damage. Officers responded to Welfare Check call. Officers discovered a male to be unconscious,s but breathing. Officers administered a dose of Narcan as did DeKalb Fire when they arrived and the subject was transported to the hospital.
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Officers responded to a call of an Injured Deer and the deer had to be euthanized. Officers responded to a report of Employee Theft at a business. The employee had stolen over $25,000 since October and she was arrested. Officers responded to the area of Dunwoody Crossing in reference to Discharging a Firearm call. The call was upgraded to possibly a Person Shot. Officers located a victim pistol-whipped and robbed of $9,000. Officers recovered a firearm, shell casings and drugs from the scene. Officers received a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit on a Stolen Auto. The vehicle was located and the driver arrested.
PARKS
Major Projects: The staff completed the grading at the former Austin School playgrounds and installed a new border and safety mulch. The Austin demolition is complete and a Notice of Termination will be sent to Georgia Soil and Water The staff is preparing the next phase of renovation at the former Austin School site to include: a) Sod and irrigation. b) Electrical upgrades for site lighting and parking lot light upgrades c) New site fencing d) Parking lot patch, seal coat and restriping. The staff is preparing for the Groovin’ on the Green Concert September 11th. Greg Drews and the Truth will be headlining the concert with Highbeams as the opening act, The planning has begun for Truck or Treat on October 28th. Elton John Live will perform from 6-9 p.m. There will be a costume contest and Dunwoody Police Department handing out candy. The Fall/Winter edition of the Dunwoody LEAF Parks Program Catalog will be released September 1st. Other Highlights: The July Groovin’ on the Green concert was a huge success with over 800 people in attendance. On Saturday July 24th staff hosted the Parks and Rec Month Back to School Bash with a variety of vendors, DJ and giveaways. The new part time staff started this month to assist with evening and weekend park programs. All of the Bob Ross painting classes sold out this month with 10 participants in each class. They plan to add more classes for fall.
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The facility rentals appear to be back to pre-COVID numbers. The department held the first NFL Flag Football Youth camp at Brook Run with 10 kids participating. The Elite Peasant Yoga classes were full for the first time since COVID.
Workload/Activities: The department held an initial meeting with Pond to discuss the timeline and public input process for Master Planning of the former Austin Elementary School and Vermack Road sites. The Operations Staff are receiving quotes for new limiter gates at Brook Run Park. The staff are developing plans for the improvements to the Veteran’s Memorial. The new flagpole installation at the Donaldson Banister House is scheduled. The Recreation Staff are coordinating Partner events and programs for next release of the Dunwoody Digest.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Major Projects: The department completed 494 building inspections. AC Hotel at 121 Perimeter Center West is expected to receive their Certificate of Occupancy in August. The department issued the Certificate of Occupancy for the new Iron Hill Brewery on Hammond Drive. The code enforcement team issued 17 warnings and 2 citations. The code enforcement team removed 28 signs. The code enforcement team conducted 84 inspections. The staff coordinated grass-cutting services on vacant properties. The department completed 63 site inspections. The department audited cash bonds in coordination with the finance department to develop a plan to correct deficiencies. The department presented two residential variance cases at the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and received approval. In August, there will be three residential cases to present. The department presented the Dunwoody Village rezoning case to the Planning Commission and the scheduled hearing is in August. The department prepared a variety of text amendments to correct conflicts, provide clarity and adjust processes for various chapters of the municipal code. This includes, providing an option for concurrent variances and the Planning Commission will hear the amendments at their August meeting.
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City Council approved regulations for ancillary tastings of distilled spirits, allowing retail outlets to provide samples to customers. The department assisted the Economic Development department with developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Perimeter Center LCI grant. The department staffed the electronic recycling event and had over 550 cars with more than 40,000 lbs. of recyclable materials collected. City Council had the second reading for the new sign code and will go back to City Council on September 13th. Perimeter Marketplace on Ashford Dunwoody Road has begun the construction of the new road between Meadow Lane and Ashwood Parkway. The department received 146 new permit applications. The department issued 108 permits. The department received plans for a new restaurant at the California Pizza Kitchen site on Ashford Dunwoody Road.
Other Highlights: Kevin Moore is the new city engineer. The July apartment sweep will be at Dunwoody Village apartments. The department achieved agreement with the developer for Townsend at Perimeter to repair the erosion control issues at the bicycle trails. The work has begun on Dunwoody First Baptist Church Daycare.
Workload/Activities: The department received 211 business license applications and acquired $149,170 in payments. The department received 183 non-business license applications and attained $352,969 in payments. There are 55 remaining outstanding 2020 business license accounts. There are 591 outstanding 2021 business license accounts.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Major Projects: The Economic Recovery Advisory Committee has formed to advise the Mayor on short-term recommendations to facilitate the recovery of Dunwoody’s key economic sectors from the COVID-19 crisis and generate longer-term strategies for systemic change that creates a more vibrant economy into the future. Two projects have been selected for further study: o Small Business & Entrepreneurship Program o Hospitality & Tourism Projects The Economic Development Department is taking the lead on the $150,000 Community Development Assistance grant the city recently received from the
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Atlanta Regional Commission to create a shared economic vision for the Perimeter Dunwoody commercial market. The Request for Proposals was released on July 23rd with responses due back to the City on September 3rd. The Urban Redevelopment Agency has selected Colliers as the Broker for the 2.5- Acre Commercial Site. This is the final parcel associated with Project Renaissance and is planned for a restaurant focused retail node. The Dunwoody Art Commission approved the Community Mosaic art installation at the Spruill Center and the City released a Request for Proposals for Artist designed Bike Racks.
Other Highlights: Economic Activity – o Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant at Twelve24 is now open.
Workload/Activities: The department conducted 76 Business Retention calls. The department conducted 16 Business Recruitment calls.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Major Projects: Migration to cloud for email and Barracuda – The department has migrated several users, working through final issues with groups and several issues due to the corrupt database before migrating the remaining users. On Site Back End Phone System update – The Request for Proposals (RFP) for this project has been drafted. Transition of Desktops to Laptops: This project is complete. Applications to Cloud: The department began getting quotes to migrate all major applications into cloud for accessibility.
Workload/Activities: The department had 290 helpdesk tickets opened this period. The department closed 296 helpdesk tickets. The department hosted 10 zoom meetings this period.
Future Projects: Annex Host and SANs (Storage Server) configuration KnowBe4 Procedures Network and Power Redundancy Security Assessment Server Room Updates Zoom CallRec for the Police Department (PD) upgrade to software
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COMMUNICATIONS / MARKETING
Major Projects: “Welcome Back Perimeter” campaign: signs and digital ads welcoming workers and encouraging them to shop, eat, spend local. Debuts in September. Groovin’ on the Green 70s campaign: The department created series of graphics to promote the 70s theme for Groovin’ on the Green in July. This also tied in to Perimeter Mall’s 50th birthday.
Other Highlights: Tilly Mill sidewalks ribbon cutting: press release, video, social “Inside Dunwoody” by City Manager Eric Linton: July newsletter focused on City Hall operations, July 4th Parade, police promotions and parks. Pam Tallmadge celebration: cookie cake, photo book, social media
Workload/Activities: Designs: Quarterly Report (2Q), Back-to-school bash graphic + ad, Mt. Vernon place + Spalding intersection detour maps, New school year graphic Video: New Georgia bike law (5.6K views), 4th of July Parade highlights (6.4K views), July Groovin’ on the Green (2.6K views), Tilly Mill (1.5K views) The department created special newsletter to share details of GDOT’s ramp closures impacting Ashford Dunwoody Created and shared D-news: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30; Created and shared Dunwoody Ambassador opportunities: July 16, August 2
July 2021 stats: The department issued 1 press release, received 18 media inquiries and 32 articles. link to coverage Produced 10 videos for social media: 29.6K total views (New bike law was most popular); 2 Council meetings - 701 total Facebook views Top posts: (Facebook) Precision Lawn Chair parade video; (Twitter) 4th of July Parade video; (Instagram) 4th of July Parade photos
FINANCE
Major Projects: The mid-year Budget Amendment was proposed and passed; increasing General Fund Revenue by $3,520,790 and General Fund Expenses by $1,018,712. The department received the encrypted drive from the IT department to secure the managed file transfers (in transit and at rest). This project will help finance
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move forward with the Automatic Transfers to vendors in place of the traditional checks. An approved updated Listing Agreement with Colliers International, LLC, by City Council for Real Property at 4553 and 4555 North Shallowford Road. The department is preparing the Purchase Sale Agreement for properties at 4553 and 4555 North Shallowford Road. A Contract Notice of Intent to Award issued to Boyette Strategic Advisors, LLC for Request for Qualifications (RFQ 21-04) Economic Development Consultant Services. A Contract Notice of Intent to Award issued to Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Request for Qualifications (RFQ 21-01) Stand-By Construction Materials Testing/Environment Services/Geotechnical Services Unit Price Contract. A Contract Notice of Intent to Award issued to NOVA Engineering & Environmental, LLC for Request for Qualifications (RFQ 21-01) Stand-By Construction Materials Testing/Environment Services/Geotechnical Services Unit Price Contract. The proposals for Request for Proposals (RFP 21-09) Internal Auditor Services are due Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. The department received four responses for Request for Proposals (RFP 21-08) Artist Designed Bike Racks for the City of Dunwoody. The IWorQ testing continues with Community Development for online options and the pilot testing continues. The Monthly Financial Report for June 2021 can be found at: https://www.dunwoodyga.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=1752
Other Highlights: All team members will continue working on the 2022 Budget. The department continues work on building a Risk Management Program that extends to all departments within the City in order to mitigate future risks. The City projects for SPLOST and Hotel Motel revenues to increase for this fiscal year and made recommendations for budget amendments in the July Council meeting. Council approved the Budget Amendments. The Finance department received the first $9,215,662 of the American Rescue Plan Act Funds of 2021 (ARPA).
MUNICIPAL COURT
Workload/Activities: The department disposed of over 369 cases and reset 42 cases. The department completed an audit of the past 10 year probation files.
CLERK
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Other Highlights: The City Clerk processed all notices for upcoming Alcohol License Review Board hearings. The City Clerk submitted the City Clerk’s FY-2022 Budget to the Finance Department.
Workload/Activities: The department processed 393 Open Records Requests for the month. The department processed four contracts for the month of July. The department prepared all agendas, summaries, minutes and associated procedures for the following meetings that were held during the month of July: City Council meetings (2) Art Commission meeting (1) The City Clerk reviewed and approved financial transactions and expenditures for the month of July The City Clerk registered and reserved lodging for Council Members attending GMA Annual Convention. The department placed a Legal Ad/Notice for upcoming General Election for Qualifying Period.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Other Highlights: The City is recruiting for Police Officers and one Police Service Representative. The City filled the Records Supervisor position. Human Resources is working with the City’s benefits broker to market and renew the City’s benefit plans in preparation for Open Enrollment this fall. Human Resources is working with a compensation consultant and members of the City’s senior management team on a compensation study. Human Resources hosted an employee appreciation breakfast this month.
Upcoming: Human Resources and the Wellness Committee have coordinated biometric screenings for August. The annual training on the City’s Equal Employee Opportunity (EEO) and No Harassment Policy will take place in September. Human Resources and the Wellness Committee are planning for a flu vaccine clinic for early October.
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