August 13, 2021

This is a monthly update issued by the Manager’s Office regarding the activities of the Unified Government. The Mayor and Commission have developed “strategic commitments” that communicate what the citizens of Athens-Clarke County should expect from their local government. The report is not a comprehensive list of all activities undertaken by the Unified Government, but rather a select amount of information to help inform the public. The information is organized under these strategic commitment headings. Updated information from the past month is found in blue text.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFORMED & ENGAGED CITIZENS ISSUES BEFORE COMMISSION September 7, 2021 Voting Meeting ...... 4 September 14, 2021 Work Session ...... 6 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Recent Meetings ...... 6 Upcoming Meetings ...... 10 TAX COLLECTION (PROPERTY, SALES, EXCISE AND BUSINESS TAXES) ...... 11 DEPARTMENTS Leisure Services ...... 12 Public Information Office ...... 14 Public Utilities ...... 16 PROJECTS OF NOTE Envision Athens ...... 17

HEALTHY, LIVABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Animal Services ...... 19 Central Services ...... 19 Cooperative Extension Service ...... 21 Leisure Services ...... 22 Public Utilities ...... 23 Solid Waste ...... 24 Sustainability Office ...... 27 CAPITAL PROJECT – AFFORDABLE HOUSING ...... 28 CAPITAL PROJECT – CLASSIC CENTER ARENA PROJECT ...... 28 CAPITAL PROJECTS – FACILITIES SPACE MODERNIZATION PROJECT ...... 29 CAPITAL PROJECTS - BROADBAND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT ...... 30 CAPITAL PROJECTS - EAST SIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT ...... 30

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 1 OF 69 CAPITAL PROJECTS – LEISURE SERVICES Sandy Creek Park Renovations – Playground Replacement ...... 30 Park Facilities Improvements – Memorial Park - Small Mammal Exhibit ...... 31 Park Facilities Improvements – Project 16, Sub-Project #18 – Ben Burton Pavilion ...... 32 Park Facilities Improvements – Dudley Park Improvements ...... 32 CAPITAL PROJECTS – SOLID WASTE Phase V Landfill Expansion ...... 33 CAPITAL PROJECTS – SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE Solarize Athens 2.0 ...... 34 Hybrid Vehicle Replacement Program ...... 34

TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY & CONNECTIVITY DEPARTMENTS Transit ...... 36 Transportation & Public Works ...... 39 CAPITAL PROJECTS – LEISURE SERVICES Park Facilities Improvements – Rails-to-Trails Network Program – Sub-Project #2 Firefly Trail ...... 40 Park Facilities Improvements – Rails-to-Trails Network Program – Sub-Project #3 Firefly Trail ...... 41 Sub-Project 4 - Firefly Trail – Trail Creek Crossing ...... 41 Oconee Rivers Greenway Project ...... 43 CAPITAL PROJECTS – TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS Sidewalk Gap Program – FY17 Projects Group 2 – Holman Ave and Magnolia St ...... 43 West Broad Area Pedestrian Improvements ...... 44 2020 Pavement Maintenance Project ...... 44 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project ...... 44 Tallassee Road Bridge over CSX Railroad Replacement ...... 45 Lexington Highway Corridor Improvements ...... 45 Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements ...... 45 Clayton Street Infrastructure and Transportation Improvements ...... 46

SAFE & PREPARED COMMUNITY DEPARTMENTS Animal Services ...... 48 Central Services ...... 49 Code Enforcement ...... 50 Police Services ...... 50 Public Utilities ...... 54

SHARED PROSPERITY DEPARTMENTS Building & Planning Activity ...... 57

ACCOUNTABLE & RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS Airport ...... 58 Central Services ...... 58 Leisure Services ...... 61

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 2 OF 69 Public Information Office ...... 61 Public Utiltieis ...... 61 Transportation & Public Works ...... 62 CAPITAL PROJECTS Brooklyn Creek Interceptor Project Phase I and 2 Combined ...... 62 Upper North Oconee Interceptor Phase 2B Project ...... 62 Upper North Oconee Interceptor Phase 2C Project ...... 63 Tanyard Creek Interceptor Improvements Phase 3 ...... 63 J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant Industrial Coating & Painting ...... 63 CURRENT AUDITS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS ...... 64

POSITIVE CITIZEN FEEDBACK ...... 65

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ISSUES BEFORE COMMISSION Agenda Items for September 7, 2021 Voting Meeting  Establish the Sunday in calendar year 2021 for alcoholic beverage sales for Class D, E & F license holders as authorized by O.C.G.A. § 3-3-7 (r) Adopt a resolution to designate Halloween, October 31, 2021, as the authorized Sunday for calendar year 2021  2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application Approve the submission of an application by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department for the 2021 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); Accept the grant funds, if awarded; Approve the budget amendment ordinance; and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all documents associated with the grant.  Award of On Call Transportation Consulting Services Contract to RS&H for development of FY2022-FY2026 Transit Development Plan Approve the award for On Call Planning Transportation Consulting Contract to RS&H for FY2022-2026 “Transit Development Plan” (TDP) updates and approve related budget ordinance.  FY20 & FY21 HOME Funding Recommendation: Athens Land Trust Approve and authorize staff to commit HOME funds in the amount of $265,374 for use by the Athens Land Trust for the development of affordable housing at 874 and 876 Waddell Street; and Authorize the Mayor and ACCGov staff to executive all related contracts and documents.  SPLOST 2011 – Project 32 Costa Building Renovation Proposed Schematic Design Approve the Proposed Project Schematic Design for the Costa Building Renovation Project (SPLOST 2011 Project 32); Authorize staff to advance the Project to move to Construction Bid/Award Phase and prepare the necessary Construction Documents in accordance with the approved Schematic Design; Approve a designation of (To be determined) as the highest scoring firm for CM@Risk Construction Services for SPLOST 2011 Project 32 Costa Building Renovation Project; Authorize the Manager, staff, and the SPLOST Management Team to negotiate with (To be determined) to develop a final Scope of Services and Fees for Pre-Construction Services for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $(To be determined); and, Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  TSPLOST 2018 Project 05 - Oconee Rivers Greenway, SP #6 – Proposed Revised Preliminary Plans Approve the Proposed Revised Preliminary Plans for SP #6 of the Oconee Rivers Greenway Network Connectors (SPLOST 2018 Project #5); Authorize staff to move SP #4.2, SP #4.3, and SP #6 into the Bid & Award phase, based on the revised Proposed Revised Preliminary plans; and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  Purchase of Nine Hybrid Ford Interceptors Award a contract to purchase nine hybrid Ford Interceptor SUVs and associated equipment from Wade Ford for up to $411,000; and Authorize Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  Disposal of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment Declare the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County-owned vehicles and equipment described in the agenda report as surplus property; and Authorize the sale of the vehicles and equipment described in Facts and Issues #4 through an internet auction.  Morton Avenue - Parking Prohibition Approve the prohibition of on-street parking on the north side of Morton Ave. from its intersection with Morton Dr. to the east for 172 feet ending at the driveway at 211 Morton Ave.  Animal Services Request for Contingency Funding Approve a budget ordinance amending the FY21 Operating Budget to provide General Fund Contingency in the amount up to $50,000 for expenses related to costs in providing animals with medical care, including medical services ($20,000) and medical supplies ($10,000), and contract labor ($20,000) in the Animal Services Department.  Recovered Material Processing Facility Vendor and Contract Approval Approve the award for operation of the ACCGov Recovered Materials Processing Facility contract to TBD for a term of 20 years; and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  SPLOST 2011: Project 11 – Athens-Clarke County Library Improvements Roof Restoration Contract Award

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 4 OF 69 Approve a revised project concept to restore the library roof rather than replace it; Approve the designation of National Building Contractors (NBC) as the firm with the best quality and price proposal for the roof restoration and award a construction services contract to NBC in an amount of $475,000 for the SPLOST 2011: Project #11, Athens- Clarke County Library Improvements Roof Restoration; Accept a grant/reimbursement of up to $237,500 from the Georgia Public Libraries Major Repairs and Renovations Program, with the Athens Regional Library System operating as a fiscal agent, and authorize this funding be added back to SPLOST 2011: Project #11; and, Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  SPLOST 2020 ‐ Project 03 Classic Center Arena –Proposed Schematic Design, Updated Project Budget, Proposed A/E Contract Amendment, and Bond Financing Approve the proposed Schematic Design for SPLOST 2020 Project 03, Classic Center Arena; Authorize staff to advance the project into the Construction Documents Phase and, for future M&C Approval, the development of a Proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract Amendment, with the Construction Manager at Risk, based on the 75% complete Construction Documents; Revise total Project Budget from $109,441,278 (estimated at Project Concept stage) to $116,705,055; Approve a hourly not‐to‐exceed Change Order for Perkins and Will/Smallwood for Design Professional Design and Construction Administration services, for TBD; Approve the Classic Center Authority to secure the first round of Bond Financing supported by a mixture of Annual Revenues, private funding, Private Sector Direct Financing, and the Intergovernmental Agreement; Adopt an Intergovernmental Agreement to provide the secondary backing to support the First Bond Financing, which Intergovernmental Agreement is supported by the full faith and credit of ACCGov; and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  SPLOST 2020 Project 01 – Facilities Space Modernization Project, Sub-Project #1 – Judicial Center – Professional Design and Construction Administration Services Approve the designations of Sub-Project #1 (SP #1) as the new Judicial Center and Sub-Project #2 (SP #2) as the renovation of the existing courthouse and annex; Approve a designation of (To be determined) as the highest scoring firm for Professional Design and Construction Administration Services for the New Judicial Center, Sub- Project #1 (SP #1) of the SPLOST 2020 Project 01 Facilities Space Modernization Project; and Authorize the Manager, staff, and the SPLOST Management Team to negotiate with (To be determined) to develop a final Scope of Services and Fees for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $(To be determined); and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  TSPLOST 2018 Project 14 – Lexington Highway Corridor Improvements – Priority Project Recommendation Approval Approve the Recommended Priority Project List for TSPLOST 2018, Project 14 – Lexington Highway Corridor Improvements Project and the Proposed Project Concepts; Authorize staff to advance the designated Project Concept to the Preliminary Plan Phase of the Project Development Process; and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  TSPLOST 2018 Project 15 – Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements – Priority Project Recommendation Approval Approve the Recommended Priority Project List for TSPLOST 2018, Project 15 – Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements Project and the Proposed Project Concepts; Authorize staff to advance the Proposed Project Concepts to the Preliminary Plan Phase of the Project Development Process; and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all related documents.  Authorize Issuance of General Obligation Series 2021 SPLOST Bonds Adopt the Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of Series 2021 SPLOST Bonds to provide $109,479,705 (estimated) for projects as the government shall determine; and Authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all necessary documents.  Athens Area Homeless Shelter Indigent Services Contract Approval Approve the proposed Indigent Services contract for Athens Area Homeless Shelter; and authorize the Mayor and ACCGov staff to execute all related contracts and documents.

Full agenda reports can be found at: https://www.accgov.com/agendas

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 5 OF 69 Mayor and Commission Works Session – September 14, 2021  Tentative Topic: Local State Legislative Delegation

Meeting with the local State Legislative Delegation to discuss potential upcoming legislation and/or to request action on issues of local interest/concern.  Update on Strategic Planning Process  SPLOST 2020 - Project #20, Sub-Project #1 – S.E. Clarke Park Accessibility Improvements Proposed Project Concept Staff will present the proposed Project Concept for accessibility improvements as part of the S.E. Clarke Park Improvements. This would be Sub-Project #1 for the overall project.  TSPLOST 2023 – Designated Projects Discussion of items for possible designated projects on the TSPLOST 2023.  Downtown Public Restroom Update Review public feedback and a project concept for a downtown public restroom.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Recent Meetings  On July 1, the Water Conservation Office and Stormwater Management Division visited 30 Bear Hollow campers. The campers worked in teams to design and build their own water filtration system then learned how the Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department actually cleans water.

 On July 14, the Stormwater Management Program convened the first meeting of the newly formed Stormwater Advisory Committee. Members were appointed by Mayor Kelly Girtz, and the committee will meet monthly moving forward. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos can be found at www.accgov.com/agendacenter.

 On July 15, the Water Conservation Office led a Drinking Water Treatment Plant tour to 10 Lay Park teen campers and 2 adults. These campers saw first-hand how river water is treated and turned into clean drinking water.

 On July 16, the Water Conservation Office visited 13 New Moon campers. The campers first competed in a water- hauling game collecting water from their water source and carrying it back to their community. Once they gathered their water, they built filters using common household materials to clean the water.

 On July 20, the Water Conservation Office and Stormwater Management Division led 5 rotations of the H2Olympics activity for 35 Sandy Creek Nature Center campers. The campers became Water Olympians competing in various water events that investigate water properties like adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension.

 ACCPD hosted Safety Town July 20-22. The Safety Town program is a three-day course that is designed to teach children safe practices both at school and at home. The children are instructed on how to safely cross the street, school bus safety, fire safety, poison control, dealing with strangers, pet safety, and bike safety.

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 On July 21, the Water Conservation Office visited 11 campers at the Safety Town Police Department camp for rising Kindergarteners. These campers learned about the water workers who treat and deliver safe clean water to their homes and schools. Then they explored the ways we use water in our everyday lives through a game of charades.

 On July 21, the Stormwater Education Specialist was invited to visit and speak with the Young Conservation Stewards Program, run by Athens Land Trust. The group learned about stormwater runoff’s impact on water quality, and then conducted some physical, chemical, and biological sampling on a small creek running through Southeast Clarke Park.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 7 OF 69  On July 22, the Water Conservation Office staff visited 11 Girl Scouts earning their Wonders of Water badge. The scouts participated in the Incredible Journey lessons where they became water drops and simulated the movement of water within the water cycle. Some water drops were stuck in clouds and glaciers while others are passed through an animal!

 On July 22, the Water Conservation Office and Stormwater Management Division visited 29 campers at the Water World Summer Camp at the State Botanical Gardens. The campers participated in the “Sum of the Part” and “Don’t Frog-et” lessons. In “Don’t Frog-et” the campers learned about frogs in our area and how our actions with water impacts the future of frogs, as well as ours. They even met a special guest, Phileap, who is a green tree frog and water conservation animal ambassador.

 On July 23, the Stormwater Education Specialist led a storm drain decaling project for Cedar Shoals High School students from the “Athens Community Improvement” group. 5 students labeled 42 storm drains along College Station Road, and also picked up 1 bag of trash and 1 bag of recycling.

 On July 28, the Water Conservation Office and Stormwater Management Division led a water filtration activity for 8 Lay Park Teen campers at Ben Burton Park. The campers first collected water from the Middle Oconee River, one of Athens drinking water sources, and then worked in teams to design and build their own water filtration system.

 On July 29, the Stormwater Management Program hosted a Summer Rain Barrel Sale. Forty-five rain barrels were sold to Athens area residents.

 On July 31, the Water Conservation Office celebrated the water efficient behaviors of its customers with a Water Customer Appreciation Day. In conjunction with the extended Saturday hours of the Water Business Office, the WCO provided water in its frozen form with free Kona Ice treats. Customers also learned more about the WaterSmart AMI customer portal and received water soil moisture meters and toothbrushes with conservation messaging. A total of 78 people joined us for the event!

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 In July, Leisure Services Department’s Athens Pop up Park had three scheduled visits. It had stops at the Neighborhood Resource Fair hosted by Neighborhood Leaders at Columbia-Brookside (July 15), Athens Neighborhood Health Center 50th Anniversary Celebration (July 17),and Promise of Athens (July 25). Learn more about this mobile recreation unit at www.accgov.com/popuppark

 ACCPD K-9 Unit Visited the Humane Society Summer Camp. “It was awesome and I know the kids loved it.” According to one of the summer camp coordinators for the Athens Area Humane Society, the kids and counselors really enjoyed their visit with Vilma and Bruno. Sgt. Blair and OFC Turner provided the campers an opportunity to meet the dogs, take a look at their specialized equipment, and watch Bruno search for hidden objects. It looks like we enjoyed the visit as much as the campers! (Vilma, w/Sgt. Blair is a Belgian Malinois. Bruno, w/OFC Turner is a German Shepherd.)

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Upcoming Meetings

 Water Works Photo Contest Submit photos July 1 - August 31, 2021 www.accgov.com/WaterWorks

Tap water fills your glass, becomes your morning coffee, boils your macaroni, transforms into ice cubes, and steams your broccoli. We want to see a photo of you - or a friend, family member, pet, etc. - with our incredible tap water. Let us know who is the star of the photo by fillig in the blank: “Water Works. Today. Tomorrow. For [fill in with name] .” The top 20 finalists will move on to the online voting round. From there, the top 10 vote-getters will be featured in a 30- second TV spot to air in October on Charter TV. For official rules and to submit your photo, visit www.accgov.com/WaterWorks.

 Free Spray Nozzle & Moisture Meter August 2021 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Water Conservation Office, 124 E. Hancock Ave., 2nd Floor

Your plants enjoy Athens-Clarke County tap water, too! We want to help you make sure they drink responsibly. Pick up a moisture meter to let you know when the soil is dry, and it is time to give plants or lawns a sprinkle. Use a shut-off spray nozzle to eliminate water waste as you move from one plant to the next. Available while supplies last.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 10 OF 69  Athens Water Festival September 11, 2021 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Road www.AthensWaterFestival.com

Plan to join Team Water and go for gold at the Athens 2021 Water Olympics. Opening ceremonies and events will be held at Sandy Creek Park as we host the annual Athens Water Festival. The family-friendly event offers hands-on, interactive games, activities, and events perfect for all ages. Bring your bathing suit to splash in the spray of the water trucks, swim in the lake, or compete in our water-themed events. Earn your spot on the Water Olympic pedestal. Park entry: $2 per person aged 4-64; Athens Water Festival events are free

 Love Where You Live Raffle All of Athens Drawing September 12, 2021

We can’t meet to Dirty Dance in person this year, but we want to keep the fun going and raise funds for Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful projects! The KACCB board has put together three amazing gift baskets filled with gift certificates and goodies to help you support local businesses AND KACCB. Tickets are one dollar a piece and can be purchased online via paypal, through a KACCB board member, or by making an appointment to visit the KACCB office. Sales will end September 11th at midnight and we will randomly choose the winners on September 12th. Go to www.accgov.com/KACCBraffle to see the raffle baskets and purchase your tickets!

 Green School Kick Off Wednesday, September 15, 4:00 to 6:00 PM Athentic Brewing

Come on out to the Green School Kick-Off and meet with your Green School contacts! See what new programs you can bring to your classroom, have some yummy snacks, and pick up your GS prizes from the 20-21 school year. Coordinators, teachers, staff, and Environmental Education program providers all welcome. We will also have school garden information and resources along with plant and seed pick up for schools that ordered them.

TAX COLLECTION (PROPERTY, SALES, EXCISE AND BUSINESS TAXES) YEAR TO DATE – THROUGH JUNE TAXES EQUAL 85% OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES

JUNE SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR FY 2020 FY 2021 Change Total Taxes $115,090,792 $121,533,054 $6,442,262 Bright Spots – Real Property Taxes Up $3.3M, Ins. Premium Tax up $478K, TAVT up $383K Areas to Watch – Charges & Fees down ($484K), Fines down ($1.3M), Interest Income down ($584K)

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 11 OF 69 12-Month Sales Tax Trend Receipts vs. Budget (07/20 - 06/21) YOY Sales Tax Receipts Up $2,947,599 (Includes one-time $1.1M audit rev.) 12 Months Ended 06/2020 vs 06/2021 3,700,000

3,200,000

2,700,000

2,200,000

1,700,000

1,200,000 07/20 08/20 09/20 10/20 11/20 12/20 01/21 02/21 03/21 04/21 05/21 06/21

Budget Actual

DEPARTMENTS Leisure Services:  The Leisure Services summer camp season ended in July. Camps were at 100% enrollment with 2,323 slots. Due to COVID-19, the Department offered half the number of camp opportunities typically available during the summer season.

 On August 4, the Leisure Services aquatics season ended with the closing of pools. The Walker Park Splash Pad will remain open, weekends only, through Labor Day.

Pool and splash pad numbers for the 2021 season totaled 18,146. The breakdown by facility includes:

Bishop Park – 3,278 paid admissions East Athens Community Center Pool – 2,141paid admissions Lay Park Pool – 2,294 paid admissions Memorial Park Pool – 4,064 paid admissions Rocksprings Park Pool and Splash Pad – 2,173paid admissions Walker Park Splash Pad – 4,196 paid admissions

 In July, Leisure Services staff processed 119 rentals generating $13,160.00 in revenue.

 The Leisure Services Department held four Public Information Open House Visioning Sessions for the SPLOST 2020 Bishop Park Improvements project in late July. These meetings included a Neighborhood Meeting where all residents within a ½ mile of the park were mailed a post card inviting them to a gathering prior to the general public sessions. At the visioning meetings, Admin and Park Planning Office staff discussed the project and listened to citizens’ ideas for the aquatic area and playground improvements. More than 49 citizens attended the in person and online meetings. The online comment period for the project ended on August 1, resulting in 173 surveys received online and in person.

 While the days climb to triple digits outside, Athens Creative Theatre campers have been enjoying the best of both worlds—the historic surroundings of The Morton, and its modern air conditioning! Eager 8-17-year-olds with an enthusiasm for all things theatre have filled the auditorium and beyond with a great performance vibe. Younger students enjoyed making theatre come to life with “Silly Situations,” “Heroes and Villains,” and “Make ‘Em Laugh.”

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 12 OF 69 Teen Drama Camp allowed older students to dive deeper in to the technical and production side of live performance. Everyone agreed it was a cool way to spend summertime on the Hot Corner!

• Camp-a-palooza wrapped up in July with its last four weeks: Science Week, Tik Tok week, Back to the Future, and Super Heroes and Villains at Bishop Park. Counselors and children had a blast as 189 campers spent their summer with us playing games, tumbling, swimming, and working on arts and crafts.

• Early birds got the pool to themselves this summer with the Leisure Services Department’s adult lap swim program. Sessions were available at 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Fifty registrants enjoyed this morning activity.

• The Dolphins swim team hosted their last competition meet in July. Even though the meet was cut short by some unexpected tumultuous weather, 185 Dolphins ranging in age from 5 to 16 made it a season to remember.

 This summer, 160 five-year-olds learned to swim for free as part of the Kinderswim program. This program, now in its’ third year, provides nine swim lessons for each participant at no cost to all Athens-Clarke County five-year-olds who register.

• The Leisure Services Department’s Sports Mini Camps assisted campers, ages 5 to 16, to hone their skills in flag football, skateboarding, soccer, and tennis. Every week was well attended with a total of 134 registrants throughout the month.

• Grand Slam took place every Friday evening at Lay Park. Each week, attendees aged 11-14 were provided an enriching environment filled with games, giveaways, guest speakers, and much, much more. A total of 61 youth were registered for the program.

• Alongside Grand Slam, teens also had a blast at our weekly Teen Camp. Themes for each week include “Wild at Art” in which attendees explored different artistic mediums and forms of self-expression, “Techknowledgy” focused on using technology to make videos and design projects, “Teen Choice” gave campers the opportunity to plan the week of camp themselves, and ‘Camp Rewind” tied in themes from the previous seven weeks of camp throughout the summer.

• Camp Rock at Rocksprings Park closed out another successful summer with themes including Dinosaurs, Olympics, Spies, the Wild West, and Storybooks. 93 campers, aged 6-12, participated in camp during July.

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• There was a great turn out for the East Athens Community Center Day Camp in July. A total of 257 campers participated in 3-2-1 Blast Off, Brainiacs, Camper Spotlight, Life Savers, and Visions of 2050. There were 35 participants in Teen Camp.

Public Information Office: o Public Information Office staff continued to update the special webpages with information concerning COVID-19 and vaccination information (through www.accgov.com/coronavirus) due to continued changes and updates on the local, state, and federal levels. Information recently added includes links to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, news items on local and federal changes, and Mayor Kelly Girtz’s recent update video.

On August 3, the Mayor and Commission approved a mask requirement for indoor spaces beginning on August 4. The PIO placed a pop-up message on every page of accgov.com to indicate the new requirement, as well as sent out notice to holders of Business Occupation Tax licenses. Additionally, the PIO created a basic flyer with information available in horizontal and vertical versions for use by business and available on social media and the website.

In early August, the PIO relaunched the COVID-19 weekly newsletter and the case count graphic that is used on social media. Both had paused as of July 1 due to lower case counts. PIO re-evaluated the new case count graphic to provide different information related to when the mask mandate would no longer be in effect and some additional information. The newsletter covered areas such as the mask mandate, new eviction moratorium extension, UGA and local case counts, Health Department upcoming vaccination events, and other information. o Public Information Office staff assisted with publicizing the three public meetings to assist residents with TSPLOST 2023 project forms. Held at Lay Park in both in-person and virtual settings, the meetings took place on July 22, July 24, and August 7. The deadline for residents to complete the request form is August 15, 2021. In the future, the project webpage will provide information about proposed projects, presentation materials, and public input opportunities. Visit www.accgov.com/tsplost to learn more about TSPLOST 2023, as well as the current TSPLOST 2018 program.

 Website Initiatives o Public Information Office staff placed news notices with graphics on the front page of the Athens-Clarke County website (www.accgov.com) for: . Leaf & Limb notices for July . Live and On-Demand Mayor & Commission meetings in July . WATCH: Message from Mayor Kelly Girtz – August 5, 2021 . Animal Services Adoption Center Dog Area Closed Until Aug. 4 Due to Positive Parvovirus Case . Community Tree Council Seeks Candidates for Open Position by Aug. 29 . TSPLOST 2023 Project Request Form, Instructional Video & Public Workshops

o Public Information Office staff hosted a web training on July 28. This training focuses on overall aspects of the ACCGov website and includes specific instruction on page editing as well as certain website modules for storing and publishing information. The Public Information Office acts as a primarily administrator for internal users, offering training, support, and site development for internal users, while departments themselves are largely responsible for publishing website content for their respective areas. Staff trained users from multiple departments including the Tax Assessor’s Office and the Sustainability Office.

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o Public Information Office staff began working to update all board, authority, commission, committee, and task force (BACs) webpages to embed virtual meeting video playlists on the pages for each BAC. This allows for an additional way for visitors to watch videos of the virtual meetings if so inclined, in addition to having each video linked with minutes and agendas by BAC in the Agenda Center area also linked on each BAC webpage.

 Video Production Initiatives Most videos air on ACTV (Charter Cable Channel 180) and are available online through www.accgov.com/videos as well as on the Athens-Clarke County main Facebook page (www.facebook.com/accgov), IGTV/Instagram channel (www.instagram.com/accgov) and YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/accgov), among other outlets depending on the video length.

o Public Information Office staff was informed that the University of Georgia recently changed its cable service to receive signals from the Atlanta area. As a result, it will no longer carry ACTV as part of its package available for residents. Previously, ACTV was located on channel 6 on the UGA Cablevision system.

o Public Information Office staff facilitated YouTube and/or ACTV broadcasts and streams of 20 meetings this past month for public viewing access, not including regularly scheduled Mayor & Commission meeting broadcasts. The broadcasts used WebEx in order to host and stream the virtual meetings, as needed to keep in line with proper physical distancing of participants. These meetings included (hh:mm): Inclusionary Housing Working Group (1:36, 1:25), Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (0:46), Board of Elections (2:02), Athens in Motion (1:22), Stormwater Advisory Committee (0:42, 1:08), Bishop Park Public Input (0:33), Prince Avenue User Group (1:26), Athens Justice & Memory (0:27), Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission (1:20), Prince Avenue User Group (1:45), Legislative Review Committee (1:01, 2:12), Airport Authority (1:07), Athens in Motion (2:03), Safety & Justice Committee (1:16), ACCGov & Winterville Joint Development Authority (0:32), Planning Commission (2:02), TAD Advisory Committee – Lexington Road (1:06).

o Public Information Office staff produced a video in early August featuring a message from Mayor Kelly Girtz. In the video, the Mayor discussed a new indoor mask requirement throughout Athens-Clarke County in public and private spaces that went into effect on August 4, upcoming vaccination incentives with the Georgia Department of Public Health's Northeast Health District, an upcoming policy outlining ACCGov employee vaccinations, a new space and strategic plan for assisting homeless and unsheltered Athenians, and an upcoming Community Conversation program on homelessness issues. The video is available through the normal ACCGov video outlets and also at www.accgov.com/coronavirus and www.accgov.com/mayor.

o Public Information Office staff produced a timelapse video of the construction of Phase 5 at the Landfill. The landfill recently increased its capacity with the addition of a new 8.6-acre phase that cost approximately $5 million. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division certified its construction in September 2019. During construction of the cell, a liner and pipe system is placed at the bottom of the cell to protect groundwater. A landfill methane gas recovery system removes gas and generates electricity for sale to a green energy co-op. The landfill receives around 300 tons of materials a day. The new phase is expected to provide six years of capacity with current community

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 15 OF 69 waste levels. The cell will last longer with improved community recycling, reduction of packaging waste, and composting. For more information, visit www.accgov.com/landfill.

o Public Information Office staff produced the monthly “Snapshot Six” video to highlight efforts related to the six strategic commitments made by the Mayor and Commission in the monthly Snapshot newsletter. Highlighted items from September 2020’s Snapshot Six include the Athens Water Festival in a Box, online streaming of public meetings, the new baby loggerhead sea turtle at Sandy Creek Nature Center, the College Square Plaza pilot project, a statewide airport economic impact study with information about Athens-Ben Epps Airport, and Fire and Emergency Services' Fire Safety Awareness Week videos. The video is also available at www.accgov.com/snapshot. Due to COVID-19, Snapshot Six video production each month has been delayed. However, PIO staff continue to work through older ones to catch up and provide information to the community that is still relevant from these “throwback” videos.

 Media Releases The following media releases were recently distributed through the website’s ACCGOV Public Information Office News notification system, as well as posted on the front page of www.accgov.com and sent through social media. Anyone can sign up to receive these releases directly through email or text message at www.accgov.com/notifications or the NotifyMe area of the website.

o Animal Services Adoption Center Dog Area Closed Until Aug. 4 Due to Positive Parvovirus Case o Community Tree Council Seeks Candidates for Open Position by Aug. 29 o TSPLOST 2023 Project Request Form, Instructional Video & Public Workshops

 Meeting Broadcasts The Public Information Office broadcast the Mayor and Commission’s Agenda Setting Session & Work Session on July 20 (3:29); their Special Called Session on July 26 (0:05); and their Regular Session on August 3 (5:58) live on ACTV Cable Channel 180. The meetings were also streamed online at www.accgov.com/videos and on ACCGov’s YouTube and Facebook accounts. The meetings are also rebroadcast on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. on ACTV, as well as available on-demand online through the website and YouTube.

Public Utilities:  As we continue to manage through the pandemic, your neighbors may be experiencing financial challenges that make it difficult to stay current with their water bill. Project SHARE is a bill-pay assistance program for Athens’ residents facing financial crises. PUD customers can make one-time or monthly contributions through the water bill to provide the gift of water to neighbors in need. If in need of assistance, contact the Water Business Office at 706-613- 3500 for a referral to The Salvation Army. Project SHARE is a partnership with The Salvation Army. Learn more or donate at www.accgov.com/ProjectSHARE

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 Don’t let a high water bill be the way you learn you have a water leak at your home! Register for WaterSmart and take control of your water use & your wallet. WaterSmart is a FREE, online water management tool that sends leak notifications by text, voice, or email if a leak is suspected. You can also set bill forecast notifications to alert you when your bill is predicted to go above your specified amount. Visit www.accgov.com/WaterSmart to learn more and register.

PROJECTS OF NOTE Envision Athens  Envision Athens is a community-wide effort to develop a common vision for the future of the Athens-Clarke County community. This process produced a visionary, yet achievable multi-dimensional strategy to guide community and economic development for the next 20 years.

 A 38-member citizen steering committee helped to guide the public process and the plan’s recommendations. The draft Action Agenda is the product of more 8,500 comments collect from 1,229 participants. Through a large and small in-person meetings, online feedback and more targeted focus group and stakeholder sessions, the Steering Committee developed of actions to move Athens-Clarke County forward. These 100+ actions are divided into five major chapters: Place, Prosperity, People, Vitality, and Foundations

 The Oversight Committee is a group composed of major community stakeholders: Unified Government of Athens- Clarke County, Clarke County School District, the University of Georgia, Athens Housing Authority, Athens Technical College, Georgia Power, Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, United Way of Northeast Georgia, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville. Each has made funding contributions to support the Project Manager and the implementation of the Action Agenda.

 Envision Athens was created, not only to move forward on the 103 priority actions of the Action Agenda, but also to inspire you to love where you live along the way. We believe there is no better pathway to placemaking and belonging than investing in your neighbors and your town. We are proud to release the new Envision Athens Engagement Guide and welcome you to find your own place to invest by clicking on the links provided in this interactive pdf.

 Are you interested in learning more about Trauma Informed Care? We have good news: Together, Athens Area Community Foundation, Athens Wellbeing Project and Envision Athens are pleased to share a multitude of trauma informed care trainings with our northeast Georgia neighbors, made possible through a pilot grant from the Pittulloch Foundation and Resilient Georgia. Check out this channel of trainings to become more trauma informed, and more!

 As the unforgettable 2020 came to a close, Envision Athens was proud to announce that the 2020 Good Neighbor Award recipients were Rick Dunn, Melinda DeMaria, and Lillian Kincey, and the 2020 Envisioneer of the Year was Rashe Malcolm. Each individual uniquely captured and embodied the values of unity, equity, prosperity, and compassion, and are representative of what makes Athens, Ga a place difficult to describe and easy to love.

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 In 2021, Envision Athens is launching a year-long campaign declaring 2021 as The Year of the Good Neighbor. The goal of the year-long campaign to inspire all Athenians to be Good Neighbors, united under one vision to optimize our collective future through its four core values— unity, equity, prosperity and compassion.

 Please join us in making this year unparalleled for taking care of our community and one another. First, please connect with us on Instagram and Facebook, and use the hashtag #athensgoodneighbor or #makeityours to spotlight someone in your community caught being a Good Neighbor. Also, you have the opportunity to nominate local businesses that embody these values. Each nominated business will receive a special prize. Have questions? Please reach out to [email protected] for more details.

 Our HEALTHY Athens workgroup at Envision has been convening around increasing naloxone awareness and access in Athens. In doing so, Envision created a flyer in collaboration with Access Point, Inc. and Georgia Overdose Prevention.

To learn more about any of these opportunities or to get involved, please contact Erin Barger at [email protected].

Envision Athens continues to work throughout the community to address priority actions across Place, Prosperity, and People. Members of the Athens community can get engaged by sharing with others about Envision Athens, attending Envision Athens community events, and/or following the Action Agenda progress at www.envisionathens.com or on their Facebook page.

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DEPARTMENTS Animal Services:  Volunteer Numbers for July: Total Volunteer Hours: 135.50 hours

 Foster Numbers for July: o Cats: 104 o Dogs: 32 o 1 pig o 2 rabbits

 Had in house adoption open houses this month on Saturdays and they have been very successful.

Central Services:  Community Forrester: ACC iTree, Community Tree Study Data Collection Phase is Completed! The student data collection teams have now completed the data collection phase of the ACCGov Community Tree study! This segment of the tree study has been finished on schedule and has exceeded the initial goal of completing 228 countywide private and public plots. The student teams collected data on 303 plots to exceed the initial goal by 75.

It was exceeding the data collection phase nearly 1/3 above its original goal. The extra plots will increase the statistical accuracy of the study to provide more reliable data for the next phase of data analysis. Over the next two months, Dr. Jason Gordon from the Warnell School of Forestry will process the data for analysis and generate reports that provide values of the ACC Community forest benefits and information about the structure, function, and composition of the ACC community forests.

 Landscape Management Division: The newest staff addition to Landscape Management has fulfilled all expectations and is on its way to a perfect 5 annual PMP review. "RC" is a USA-made heavy-duty remote-operated tracked slope mower with a 60" deck capable of maintaining slopes, dense brush up to 2 inches, and rough or wet ground up to 50 degrees. Maintaining the steep slopes of stormwater ponds and other hazardous slopes at various ACCGov properties is one of the most challenging tasks for staff members. Many of the LMD staff maintained slopes had been completed by hand using weed eaters, pole saws, brush cutting blades, and loppers. Sloped areas that have required three staff members can now be accessed and completed by one operator and "RC". The advantages of increasing production, removing staff from serious injury opportunities, and reducing carbon emissions were the key factors in selecting a remote-operated mower. The operator can navigate the mower from a distance of up to 1000 feet. With the assistance of the onboard camera, the operator can avoid uncertain terrain and other hazards from a safe location. One particular site that would require 60 man-hours now requires less than 16 hours.

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 Buildings: Building's crews have been primarily working on the regular maintenance this month. Still, Building's crew helped one of the ROW crews with an emergency tree removal at the end of the day early in the month on Nelly B Avenue of a tree leaning across the road. Anthony Fielding from the ROW Cost Center has been using the new RC slope mower to catch up on mowing at several detention ponds this month at North Oconee, Middle Oconee, and the Multi-Modal Center for the Buildings, as well as at some of the Parks and ROW Cost Center locations. We also received a request from the Diversion Center to do some pruning to provide better views for their security cameras.

 Parks: This month in Parks, it was all about just trying to keep up with mowing grass with all the rain. Athletic fields have gone to twice a week mowing and almost need three times a week mowing, affecting our regularly scheduled maintenance cycles a little. We spent one rainy day recycling old dead-lined mowers after being parted out and thoroughly cleaning the mechanic's shop area.

 Right-of-Way: Crews focused on mowing services and litter removal throughout the county Right of Way. Crews used a bucket truck to clear limbs blocking traffic lights at 3 locations: along College Station Rd at the loop, College Station at Barnett Shoals, and Barnett Shoals at Whitehall Rd. Crews performed 84 hours of storm work and hazard tree mitigation this month at 18 different site locations.

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Dump Sites Cleaned Trash Bags Collected Tires Collected 440 20 60 420 40 10 400 20 380 0 0 July 360 July July FY21 FY22 FY21 FY22 FY21 FY22

Cooperative Extension Service: Clarke County 4-H sent three High School students to the annual State 4-H Congress, a weeklong competition and celebration in Atlanta. Davis Slate won 1st place in the Safety Project, Samantha David won 2nd place in the Arts & Crafts Project and Luke Krohn won 4th place in the Environmental Sciences Project. Luke was also the speaker at the Georgia Power Breakfast during the event. Davis was also inducted to the State 4-H Board of Directors during the Leadership Banquet.

During the 2021 State Congress, almost 250 youth competed at the state level of Georgia 4-H’s Project Achievement contest. Youth competing in Senior Project Achievement presented 10- to 12-minute presentations in their various project areas. Participants also conducted an interview with judges to discuss their yearlong project and review their portfolio. Overall, one individual in each of the 50 project categories was selected as the winner and received Master 4- H’er status during the announcement of winners on July 21.

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Leisure Services:  The Leisure Services Department maintenance staff received 174 new work order requests and completed 137 work orders.

 Leisure Services Trails and Open Space staff completed 110 work orders in the month of July. Additionally, each Friday, staff worked alongside our Trail Team Six volunteers to help build a new looping trail at Southeast Clarke Park totaling 820 feet. This new trail at the park is a joint venture between ACCGov staff and volunteers as well as the Young Conservation Stewards of the Athens Land Trust. The corridor that the trail traverses through has also been drastically improved because of invasive species removal completed by ACC and the Young Conservation Stewards as part of the LWCF Five Star Grant Program. Staff expects this new trail to be used heavily by families, hikers, and runners as it is very close to the WOW playground parking lot and trailhead on the Whit Davis side of the park.

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Public Utilities:  Water Business Office: o Now offering online credit card payments, auto-pay, and bill reminders. o Pay your bill over the phone with a credit card by calling the Water Business Office, 706-613-3500. o Start your water service online! Use our easy, online form to submit a request to start/stop/transfer your service from the comfort and convenience of your home. www.accgov.com/WBO

 Water & Sewer: o Made two large development taps for new construction. o Repaired three water main breaks while the water remained under pressure to avoid disrupting water service to customers. o Performed routine maintenance of water and sewer line fixtures and fire hydrants

 Water Conservation Office: o WaterSmart Enrollment: 84 new registrations in July. o The Water Conservation Office made contact with an estimated 107 adults and 179 children in July to provide education on water-efficiency, the utility, and about what to flush.

 Drinking Water Treatment: o In July, the J.G Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) treated 402.17 million gallons of water. Athens- Clarke County had 4.47 inches of rain. o Does your water have a funny smell, taste, or color? The water leaving our drinking water treatment plant meets all

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 23 OF 69 water quality standards. However, household plumbing, construction, or other issues can create a water quality concern for our customers. A homeowner can solve many issues themselves. Learn about DIY fixes. Didn’t fix your problem? Let us know! Use our new “Report a Water Quality Concern” form to give us a chance to make sure your water meets your expectations.

 Water Reclamation: o The three water reclamation plants collected and treated 307.98 million gallons of water in July.

Solid Waste:  SW COVID Response: Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM):  Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) – each Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Credit cards and Checks only.  Commercial or Government Deliveries by appointment.  Compost Roll-Carts outside CHaRM gate for continued use. Recovered Material Processing Facility (RMPF):  Operating normal hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, M-F  Staff is in communication daily with Republic, private company that operates the facility. Landfill  Landfill Hours this week: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M-F and Saturday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Appointments are not required. Collections:  Staggered work groups with the idea they arrive, perform the pre-trip and get out on the road prior to the next work group’s arrival. Limit exposure between work crews. 1. Litter Technicians (CBD) – 5:00 AM 2. Front-End Load – 6:30 AM 3. Roll-off – 7:00 AM 4. Leaf and Limb and Compost – 8:00 AM 5. Automated, Mini-packers, Sway Cars, Admin Staff – 8:00 AM 6. CBD (second shift) – 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM 7. CBD (night shift) – 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM Admin Staff:  All administrative staff are working in the office.

Field Customer Service Staff:  Working in separate trucks and normal hours.

 General Information:

Number of Customers in each billing category and the revenue received for the month of June 2021 Total Revenue Residential $216,480.58 Commercial $53,634.76 $270,115.34

For Snapshot Total Residential Customers: 10,277 Total Commercial Curbside Customers 480 Total Commercial Dumpster Customers 216 10,973

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Work Order Type(s) #s for June 2021 CHaRM and/or Teacher Reuse Store Pickups 7 Check Level, Audit or Customer Visit 27 Contaminated Recycling 1 Deliver ACC Commercial Bags to customers 18 Deliver Recycling roll carts only 11 Deliver trash and/or Recycling roll carts 210 Level Change 34 Overflow Education 11 Pick Up Trash and/or recycling roll carts 62 Pick Up Dumpster 1 Recycling Education 18 Repair Assets (Trash and/or Recycling Rollcarts or Dumpsters) 24 Special Assignment 9 Special Pickup for CSRs 23

 Collections: o Commercial Trash tonnage includes: Front Loader, & Special Roll Offs – 337.16 tons/674,320 lbs- Daily avg. 10.88 tons o Front Loader Recycling tonnage – 98.25 tons/196,500 lbs. – Daily average 3.17 tons o Roll Off Recycling tonnage – 155.15 tons/310,300 lbs. – Daily average 5.00 tons o CBD trash tonnage – 84.73 tons/169,440 lbs. Daily avg. – 2.73 tons o CBD recycle tonnage – 24.99 tons/49,980 lbs. – Daily Average 0.81 tons o Residential trash tonnage – 537.78 tons/1,075,560 lbs. Daily avg. – 17.35 tons o Residential recycling tonnage – 211.92 tons/423,840 lbs. Daily Average – 6.84 tons o Leaf & Limb tonnage – 503.54 tons/1,007,080 lbs. Daily avg. – 16.24 tons o Recycling trash tonnage – 21.17 tons/42,340 lbs. Daily avg. – 0.68 tons o Compost Food Waste tonnage – 6.75 tons/13,500 lbs. Daily avg. 0.22 tons o Neighborhood Clean Up trash tonnage – N/A

 Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful: o Adopt-A-Highway Litter Cleanups: 1 cleanup, 8 bags of trash, 2 bags of recycling, 11 volunteers o Down and Dirty Litter Cleanups: 5 cleanups, 21 bags of trash, 7.5 bags of recycling, 9 tires, 50 volunteers o Community Tool Shed: 7 projects, 48 Volunteers, 273 Volunteer Hours o Cigarette Litter Receptacles: 31 serviced, 4 replaced on July 21. o KACCB staff led the State Rivers Alive Education and Messaging Committee meeting on July, 6th. o KACCB staff attended the ESRI Virtual Conference July 12-14. o KACCB staff consulted with Keep SC Beautiful for information on the illegal dumping surveillance camera program they recently deployed. o KACCB staff attended a 2022 MLK Day of Service Steering Committee meeting on July 14. o KACCB completed a pilot project using Debris Tracker for the litter index, July 16. https://arcg.is/1a8Sz01 o 13 pounds of cigarettes sent to TerraCycle for recycling on July 22. o KACCB staff completed the Keep America Beautiful Annual reporting, July 30. KACCB reported over 4,500 volunteers, over 9,500 volunteer hours, 1,420 bags of litter, and 328 bags of recycling collected from the roadside. o KACCB staff attended the Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia’s annual board retreat in Cobb County. July 30-31.

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 Landfill Division: o Trash tonnage: 8,672.99 tons/17,345,980 lbs., averaging 331.22 tons/day. o Recycling tonnage: 1,583.19 tons/3,166,380 lbs., averaging 58.64 tons/day. o Leaf & Limb tonnage: 896.43 tons/1,792,860 lbs., averaging 33.20 tons/day. o July tonnage increased from last year: . 2019: 8,156.01 . 2020: 7,786.22 . 2021: 8,672.99 o During July customers purchased 176 cubic yards of compost generating $1,780.07 in revenue. Currently, compost is being sold at half-price. o Mattress Diversion: Furniture Bank performed several swaps, but the mattresses have not been processed at the warehouse due to a massive backlog. o In July, Bike Athens took 12 bicycles for refurbishment and distribution to Athens citizens.

 Recycling: o Staff reviewed 21 commercial development plans on behalf of Planning Department. Recycling Division reviews these plans to ensure compliance with the commercial recycling ordinance and adequate dumpster enclosures. o Staff received 16 commercial recycling plans and approved 12 commercial recycling plans. o Staff distributed 643 different types of educational tools from reusable recycling tote bags to bins to stickers to residents and businesses for participants to use with their recycling program. o CHaRM customers paid $7,865.47 to offset processing costs. o During July, CHaRM shipped out: . 13,500 pounds of scrap metal . 11,080 pounds of stretch wrap plastic . 10,304 pounds of electronics . 6,840 pounds of mattresses . 5,610 pounds of shredded documents . 245 pounds of medical sharps o Collections diverted 6.75 tons of food scraps from the landfill, delivering it instead to the composting operations to be processed and sold as high-quality soil amendment for $20 per cubic yard. o After a three month pilot, a program to transfer hard to recycle materials from ACCGov Departments to CHaRM is now fully operational. The program is a collaborative effort between Central Services-Internal Support’s Mail Courier Service and Solid Waste’s CHaRM Facility. The program involves the ACCGov mail courier – Luis Huisa, collecting any unneeded office items (empty toner cartridges, light bulbs, unused office supply items, etc.) and delivering them to the Solid Waste CHaRM. The recycle collection is accomplished as part of the normal mail delivery schedule. The new program is limited to those ACCGov mail delivery locations that are serviced daily by the internal mail delivery, and provides an easy way for ACCGov staff to divert additional material.

 Teacher Reuse Store: o 5940.5 lb material diverted from the landfill o 139 teachers “shopped” with us o We announced that we are open to all teachers from any county, and that was met with great enthusiasm! The Facebook post announcing the change reached 7,780 people and had 77 shares. As a result, we had teachers shop this month from the following counties: . Clarke (42.4%) . Barrow (13.7%) . Jackson (10.8%) . Oconee (9.4%) . Madison (7.9%) . Oglethorpe (6.5%) . Walton (2.2%)

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 26 OF 69 . Greene (1.4%) . Habersham (1.4%) . Fulton (0.7%) . Gwinnett (0.7%) . Hall (0.7%) . McDuffie (0.7%) . Newton (0.7%) . Union (0.7%)

In comparison, July 2020 saw 72 teachers, 3897 lb material

o We’ve been receiving donations in unprecedented volumes, as well. Part of that has to do with the time of year, in conjunction with the growth of the program (word getting out!).

o A fun addition to the store this month: we added an overall leaderboard, with the top ten teachers who’ve taken the most material in pounds over the last year. It has been catching shoppers’ attention and spurned some friendly competition. Hopefully this will encourage teachers to take more materials!

Sustainability Office:  Clean and Renewable Campaign: Educational Series: Monthly Streaming from the ACCGov YouTube channel Available for viewing on the Athens Office of Sustainability Website

A new educational video series has been developed as part of the Sustainability Offices Clean and Renewable Energy Action Planning initiative. This series is designed to make the complexities of the energy system understandable. By “de-mystifying” the energy world, community members can use this knowledge to take control their energy use, work for change, and to save money in the process. Educational topics include Clean Energy 101, Energy Systems and Grid Policy, Efficiency in the Built Environment, and Energy Burden and Housing Inequality, and Greenscaping. These topics also help clarify how green jobs are created, solar energy is produced and stored,

You can check out the Athens Sustainability Office calendar to see when live meetings will take place, or visit the website here to see a list of educational programs and view video of previous Citizen Advisory Board meetings.

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 GDNR Grant Funded Restoration Efforts Underway At Dudley Park: In October 2020 the final grant documents were signed between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and ACCGov, launching the Sustainability Offices’ restoration efforts in Dudley Park. Out of all the applications received, the Dudley Park initiative was ranked the #1 local park project in the inaugural 2020 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program “Conserve Georgia” grant cycle. The initiative includes the restoration of 20 acres to high quality, Georgia High Priority Habitat and the installation of 39 nesting and roosting boxes in one of Athens’ oldest and most urbanized parks.

It’s a really prominent spot next to the greenway, it’s accessible to a lot of different walks of life. We really want to expose people to being able to enjoy this park”, said Emily Laske, a field technician for the Sustainability Office. “What we’re going do there is remove all invasive species in certain areas and plant natives. There’s going to be different habitat types, and this will help to promote different diversities and species of wildlife.”

The effort underway at Dudley Park is Phase 2 of a larger project, entitled the “Restore our River” project, which started in 2019 as an effort to restore approximately 1 mile of a highly urbanized river corridor and reestablish a species-rich, ecologically diverse riparian habitat. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2022.

To get involved with future invasive plant removal and native plant restoration efforts, follow the Sustainability Offices’ Facebook page here. You can sign up for volunteer dates when they’re announced by going here and searching for “Sustainability”.

CAPITAL PROJECT – AFFORDABLE HOUSING Affordable Housing – Project 02 Funding Source: 2020 SPLOST, Project 02 Total Project Budget: $43,610,000 Status: Planning

Project Details: Design is being finalized for Phase I public infrastructure plans for the redevelopment of Bethel Midtown. Demolition services are currently in procurement.

Project Update: On July 7, the User Group reviewed the revised Preliminary Plans incorporating feedback from the May 27 meeting and unanimously voted for recommendation to M&C. On July 17, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission sent a letter of support for the public art locations included in the Preliminary Plans. On August 3, M&C approved Preliminary Plans for Phase I public infrastructure and demolition. Relocation Plans have been approved DCA and HUD approval is in progress. All Bethel residents currently in the Phase I area have received relocation notices and met with the relocation service provider. On-site relocations are scheduled to begin in August followed by off-site relocations in September.

CAPITAL PROJECT – CLASSIC CENTER ARENA PROJECT – PROJECT 03 Funding Source: 2020 SPLOST, Project 03, and Private-Public Funding Total SPLOST Funding: $33,320,000 Status: Design

Project Details: The Classic Center Arena project is envisioned to provide a 5,500-seat public assembly facility/arena space (when configured for a sports event) which can be increased to accommodate up to 6,500 seats when configured

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 28 OF 69 for a public assembly or concert event. The Arena is to include a connecting, elevated plaza to Foundry Street as well as all of the requisite support spaces such as: suites, a commissary, retractable seating, locker rooms and storage areas for a multi-use arena facility. The project design is being completed by Perkins & Will/Smallwood.

Project Update: On April 5, 2021, M&C approved a Construction Managers at Risk (CM@R) contract with JE Dunn for the project.

Three Public Engagement sessions have been held. The sessions were lived streamed. More information regarding the sessions can be found in the link: Classic Center Arena

On April 21, 2021 the Project User Group reviewed, amended, and unanimously approved the Proposed Project Concept and the revised projected project budget. Both were presented to M&C at their May 10, 2021 work session and to the SPLOST Oversight Committee on May 19, 2021. M&C approved the Project Concept on June 1, 2021.

The Arena was added to the M&C schedule on June 15, 2021 for an August 10, 2021 Work Session and a September 7, 2021 The agenda item seeks approval. Seeking M&C approval on Schematic Design, acknowledgment of the need for a revision to the project budget, Perkins and Will Contract Increase, conveyance of property from ACCGov to the Classic Center, approve proposed schedule and strategy for construction, and an update on the plan and status for bond financing. On July 28, 2021, the Schematic Design Presentation and the proposed Agenda Report was reviewed and unanimously approved by the Project User Group. JE Dunn, and a 3rd party estimator, are currently pricing the schematic design package.

CAPITAL PROJECTS – FACILITIES SPACE MODERNIZATION PROJECT – PROJECT 01 Funding Source: 2020 SPLOST, Project 01 Total Project Budget: $77,900,000 Status: Planning

Project Details: This project will provide funding for land acquisition, design, construction, and/or equipping of public/governmental use facilities and/or renovations, improvements, additions to, and equipping of existing facilities so as to provide expanded modern space for community, governmental, and judicial functions currently provided at the existing historic Courthouse and annex. Depending upon costs and funding availability, this new space will provide approximately 142,000 square feet of building space for community functions currently provided at the existing historic Courthouse and annex plus space for additional courts, alternative courts, separate holding space for juvenile detainees, separate travel spaces for visitors, inmates, and judicial staff, and other related functions such as determined to be necessary for an effective and modern judicial space. This project will provide funding for the renovation of the existing historic Courthouse and annex into a facility for governmental operations and/or other uses benefitting the Unified Government and/or community, which may also include child care and/or the use of any unused space for commercial and/or retail use. Depending upon costs and funding availability, the Facilities Space Modernization Program will further serve as a mechanism to facilitate enhanced employee and/or community well-being initiatives. Examples of employee and community well-being initiatives could be elder care, child care, or other similar activities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities.

Project Update: User group meetings were held on 6/10 and 6/24 to discuss the status of the RFQ/P for Design Professional (A/E) Services and other items. The Final RFQ/P for Design Professional (A/E) Services was published by ACCGov purchasing on July 8, 2021. Addendum 1 to the RFQ/P answering all questions from the firms was issued on July 23, 2021. The statements of qualifications are due on August 5, 2021. The shortlisted firms will be notified on August 13, 2021 and the site walk of the existing courthouse will take place on August 18, 2021 for the shortlisted firms. The deadline for receipt of phase 2 proposals is August 23, 2021, and interviews will take place on September 1, 2021. It is anticipated the selected firm will then be brought before the M&C for approval on September 7, 2021.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 29 OF 69 CAPITAL PROJECTS - BROADBAND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – PROJECT 22 Funding Source: 2020 SPLOST, Project 22 Total Project Budget: $6,330,800 Total SPLOST Funding: $6,330,800 Status: Pre-Planning

Project Details: This project will provide funding to assist with the process of implementing and providing for the enhancement of broadband connectivity throughout Athens-Clarke County. Depending upon costs and funding availability, and to the extent allowed by law, this project may include, but not be limited to, the following: providing broadband connectivity for governmental use; construction of a high speed wireless network loop around the county to provide high speed broadband access to the Internet for citizens of Athens-Clarke County; land acquisition, design, construction, and other related costs for building out the infrastructure and incorporating it into the Unified Government workflow; providing Wi-Fi connectivity in the downtown area and targeted advertisements for business development; connectivity enhancements to increase phone and/or internet service geographically in Athens-Clarke County; and partnerships with local, regional, state, federal, and/or private entities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities.

Project Update: The User Group has recommended an Alternative Analysis Assessment be completed by industry professionals to help provide guidance for Project Concept Options. An update presentation is scheduled for M&C on August 10, 2020, to allow any additional guidance prior to initiating a professional firm search.

CAPITAL PROJECTS - EAST SIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT – PROJECT 25 Funding Source: 2020 SPLOST, Project 25 Total Project Budget: $14,449,000 Total SPLOST Funding: $14,449,000 Status: Pre-Planning

Project Details: This project will provide funding for land acquisition, design, construction, and/or equipping of a facility and/or renovations, improvements, additions to, and equipping of an existing facility for the purpose of extending library services to county residents on the east side of Athens-Clarke County. This annex facility would be a full-service library consistent with the level of resources and services provided at other similarly situated public libraries in the county. Depending upon costs and funding availability, the facility may include, but not be limited to, spaces such as meeting rooms, study rooms, children’s area, teen area, popular reading space, computer spaces, a creation space complete with digital and modern technology, innovative spaces and technology, and associated parking and general infrastructure to support the facility. This project may also provide funding for the purchase of enhanced technology, access improvements for the disabled, and purchase of library resources for the Athens-Clarke County Libraries. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities.

Project Update: The User Group has been established. The User Group members are being contacted and a User Group Kickoff meeting will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

CAPITAL PROJECTS – LEISURE SERVICES Sandy Creek Park Renovations – SPLOST 2011 Project #14, Sub-Project #7 – Playground Replacement and Park Facilities Improvements – SPLOST 2011 Project #16, Sub-Project #16 – Sandy Creek Park – Playground Replacement Total Project Budget: $1,935,000 Sub-Project Budget: Project #14 $128,700 & Project #16 $125,000 Status: On-hold

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 30 OF 69 Project Details: This project is for the replacement of the tot lot playground at Sandy Creek Park. The playground is approximately 26 years old and is the oldest in the system. This project is being supplemented with $125,000 funding from SPLOST 2011, Project #16.

Project Update: The playground replacement design has been restarted now that the beach project has been completed. Public input sessions are complete with processing public comments in progress. Anticipated schematic design is scheduled for November.

Park Facilities Improvements – Project #16, Sub-Project #14 – Memorial Park – Small Mammal Exhibit Funding Source: SPLOST 2011 Total Project Budget: $6,830,638 Sub-Project Budget: $114,000 total Status: Design

Project Details: This project is for the construction of a new small mammal exhibit for Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail in Memorial Park. Citizens have donated approximately $34,000 to the project. This sub-project will fund the balance. The estimated SPLOST portion of the budget for Sub-Project #14 is $80,000, in addition to the $34,000 in donations.

Project Update: A Purchase Order has been issued to the Contractor and has released the designer to develop the Construction Documents for this project. The drawings were received and reviewed by Leisure Services. Final construction drawings have been sent to the permitting office. Construction is scheduled to begin in August.

Plan and Elevation view of new animal exhibit

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 31 OF 69 Park Facilities Improvements – Project 16, Sub-Project #18 – Ben Burton Pavilion The Leisure Services Department officially opened the newly constructed bathrooms and picnic pavilion at Ben Burton Park with a celebration on July 17, 2021. In celebration of these new park amenities, canine park visitors received a free gourmet dog biscuit. Other patrons were treated to a complimentary shaved ice from Hokulia Shave Ice.

Park Facilities Improvements – Dudley Park Improvements Funding Source SPLOST 2011 Project #17 Project Budget: $1,210,000 Status: Construction

Project Details: The project will provide for improvements in accordance with the revisions to the Master Plan and Project Concept that were approved by M&C on June 5, 2018. M&C approved the prioritized list of improvements for the park on November 5, 2018. Schematic Design was approved by M&C on February 4, 2020. Work has been awarded to the local on-call contractor, Structural Resources, Inc. Approximately 75-80% of the work and materials is being done or acquired by local vendors.

Project Update: The Contractor has completed the exterior siding on the bathroom, and interior painting is in progress. The roofing is complete on both the bathroom and the pavilion. The tree grates are installed and the concrete hardscape is on-going. The bathroom louvers have been installed. The stage and sound booth concrete slabs have been installed. The subbase is prepared for the grass pavers and the opening at the trail has been restoned. Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical are set to start after the July 4th weekend. The project is on schedule for completion late summer 2021.

Louver, siding, and display cases installed. Hardscape installation on-going.

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Interior painting on-going. Stone completed at trail walkway.

Public Art for Dudley Park – The contract has been executed between ACCGov and the Artist. The Artist is set to start the mosaic fabrication in June and has started the fabrication of the heron. The mosaic is on track to be installed in September.

CAPITAL PROJECTS – SOLID WASTE Phase V Landfill Construction Project Funding: Bank Loan Project Budget: ~ $5,000,000 (construction and consultation)

Project Status: Ongoing punch-list completion. A punch-list was made in January (still working the list) for outstanding tasks as follows: fence along Dawson Road needs erected, sampling Phase V wells for N=4, piping to recirculate leachate from Phase V, completion of expanded leachate loading area for additional volume of leachate from Phase V, shelter to protect new pump station from birds, and establish grass in disturbed area along with silt fence.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 33 OF 69 CAPITAL PROJECTS – SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE Solarize Athens 2.0 The Solarize Athens 2.0 program is a community solar campaign where residents and business receive significant discounts on solar installations through a bulk buying program. As each new customer agrees to participate in the program, the more the price of installed solar decreases for all participates. Athens-Clarke County has enrolled the Fire Station 2 and Cooperative Extension projects in this program.

# of Interested Participants: 206 Residential Solar Procured: 101 kW Commercial Solar Procured: 103 kW Battery Storage Procured: 67.5 kWh CO2 Savings: 191.6 tons

Hybrid Vehicle Replacement Program Funding Source: SPLOST 2011, Project #23, Sub-Project #4 Status: In Progress Equipment Budget Amount: $150,000

Project Details: This project uses funding from the SPLOST 2011 Energy Sustainability Program to fund the difference in price between a hybrid or electric vehicle and the standard gas engine vehicle it is replacing. Fleet Management and the Sustainability Office work with host departments to review upcoming fleet replacements and evaluate if there is a suitable hybrid that meets their operational needs. At a cost of $2.75/gallon, this program has an average ROI of 5.2 years; the intended lifecycle for these vehicles is 15 years. Annual Fuel Annual CO2 Annual Savings Savings Fuel Planned/Purchased Displaced Replacement (gallons) (tons) Savings Hybrid Vehicle Department ($) 2018 Rav4 Chevy Colorado 4X4 TPW 209 2.0 $575 Crew Cab 2018 Prius Two Ford F150 Solid Waste 252 2.4 $693 2018 Prius Two Ford Taurus Attorney’s Office 296 2.8 $815 2018 Rav4 Ford Taurus Corrections 209 2.0 $575 2018 Rav4 Ford F150 4X4 Crew TPW 209 2.0 $575 Cab 2018 Rav4 Ford Taurus TPW 209 2.0 $575 2018 Rav4 Ford F150 Public Utilities 157 1.5 $431 2018 Rav4 Ford Taurus Leisure Services 209 2.0 $575 2018 Rav4 Ford Escape Tax Assessor 146 1.4 $401 2019 Ford Responder Ford Interceptor Police 507 4.8 $1,395 2019 Ford Fusion Ford Taurus Building 258 2.4 $711 Inspections 2019 Rav4 Ford F150 Building 209 2.0 $575 Inspections 2020 Ford 2020 Ford Interceptor Sheriff’s Office 401 3.8 $1,104 Interceptor Gas Engine Hybrid 2020 Ford 2020 Ford Interceptor District Attorney’s 230 2.2 $633 Interceptor Gas Engine Office Hybrid 2019 Rav4 Chevy Colorado Building 205 1.9 $563 Inspections 2019 Rav4 Chevy Colorado Building 205 1.9 $563 Inspections

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 34 OF 69 2019 Rav4 Ford Escape Public Utilities 186 1.8 $511 2019 Rav4 Ford Explorer Airport 205 1.9 $563 2019 Ford Responder Chevy Impala Police 414 3.9 $1,140 2019 Ford Responder Chevy Impala Police 414 3.9 $1,140 Totals 5,130 8.6 $14,113

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DEPARTMENTS Transit:  Ridership Data for July, 2021 o Athens-Clarke County Transit Department provided 55,151 passenger trips in July 2021, a .54% (297 passenger trips) increase from June 2021 (54,854 passenger trips), and a 25.98% increase over July 2020. Pre-COVID pandemic ridership for July, was 77,853 passenger trips (two-year June average).

o ACCTD system ridership is down 29.16% (22,702 passenger trips) for the month, pre-COVID.

o ACCTD ridership is up by 25.98% system-wide for FY2022.

WEEK 4 YTD DELTA Total Ridership UGA Affiliated Total UGA 25.98% NA% -25.98% NA%

o ACCTD provided 45,921 weekday passenger trips during July 2021. ACCTD provided a weekday average of 1,531 passenger trips daily, for July 2021. o ACCTD provided 9,230 passenger trips on weekends during July 2021. ACCTD averaged 1,026 passenger trips each weekend service day.

 Transit Administration: o CTAA’s Small Urban Networks (SUN) Conference: ACCTD staff will attend the 7th annual SUN Conference. The conference allows chief executives and leaders at small-urban transit agencies a chance to gather with their peers to network, share ideas and solutions and shape CTAA policy strategy impacting small urban systems in a collegial, retreat-like setting.

o Proposed Modifications to Routes 9, 12, 14 & 26: ACCTD has proposed modifications to four of its routes in order to serve the busy Sanford Drive Corridor. The proposed route modifications will allow UGA to optimize bus routing, and increase service in areas of the campus where warranted.

ACCGov’s recommendation will provide approximately 14 additional trips daily along (inbound/outbound) the Sanford drive corridor; providing accommodations for up to 560 additional passengers per hour.

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Figure 1 – ACCGov Transit Route configuration as of July 14, 2021 Figure 2 – ACCGov Transit Proposed Route Configuration Fall FY 2022

o Decentralized Station Outreach: ACC Transit and ACC SPLOST working with professional services firm, Benesch to begin the outreach efforts in order to obtain feedback from the public on locations for the Decentralized Transit Station(s). Three in-person outreach events will be held in addition to opportunities for remote input. Final dates and locations for the outreach events will be confirmed in the next week.

 Transit Operations: o Safe Driving: ACC Transit had zero preventable accidents in July making this the third accident-free month in a row!

o Operator Training: Transit Vehicle Operator, Marketa Wingfield successfully completed her driver training.

o Passengers Barred: A total of eight passengers were barred from all ACC Transit buses and property during the month of July for disorderly conduct.

o Work for ACC Transit! Transit currently has 10 Full-time Transit Vehicle Operator positions and two part-time positions vacant in addition to one part-time dispatcher and one part-time information center specialist.

Three conditional offers for employment have been extended. Two potential new ACC Transit hires have rejected conditional offers.

 Transit Maintenance: o Transit Maintenance is renovating its tool room to improve tool organization.

o ACC Transit is beginning the process of upgrading their current fuel management system. It is currently in the first phase.

o ACC Transit is continuing research on the requirements for electrification of its fleet.

 Marketing and Public Outreach: o UGA Orientations: ACC Transit has completed 40 of 40 UGA Orientation Resource Fair events making contact with thousands of incoming freshmen and transfer students.

ACC Transit will also participate in the Student Campus & Community Resources Fair at the UGA International Student Orientation to be held on August 10th.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 37 OF 69 ‘Last Chance’ Freshman and Transfer Orientation will be held on August 16th. o Live Bus Tracking: As a result of these efforts, and others, the QR code linking users to ACC Transit’s live bus tracking app, myStop has had over 1100 hits. o Transit Advertising:

 Billboards: ACC Transit will make a big impact with billboards covering major inbound corridors getting the fare-free message out while encouraging people to ride transit. The first ad is currently on the corner of Milledge and Prince Ave. The message will then move to Oak at Inglewood, and finish the contract on W. Broad at N. Pope St.

 Flagpole: ACC Transit will have regular ads in the weekly Flagpole, an ad in the Flagpole Guide to Athens and a banner ad on the website leading into the fall.

 Red & Black: ACC Transit has both student and parent targeted ads in the UGA 101 Guide to Athens in addition to Athenscape publications. We will expand our digital presence with digital ads in Red and Black publications once Fall Semester begins.

 Highlight Magazine Advertisements: ACC Transit has an inside front cover ad in the next Highlight Magazine. The issue is focusing on the ACC Unified Government Budget. o Events:

 Athens Twilight: ACC Transit will be the presenting sponsor for the 5k Road Race and, crowd favorite, $1000 mile at the Athens Twilight to be held August 20th and 21st. Benefits of sponsorship include: . Signage on the course and on the stage . Logo on the finish-line banner . Logo and links to ACC Site on the Twilight website . Logo on event t-shirts

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 38 OF 69 . An ACC Transit bus parked at a premier location on the racecourse . Transit Prime call-outs during the evening’s criterium . Tabling tent during the event . Social media posts promoting the ‘Yes, we go there’ campaign and encouraging bus ridership to the event.

 AthHalf: . Athens Transit is a Level 3 Sponsor for the upcoming AthHalf. Benefits of the sponsorship include: . Sponsor can promote/display/ distribute samples/sell product at a table during the Health & Fitness Expo and at the 5k finish line area (Saturday, Oct. 23rd) . Sponsor’s logo will appear on print advertising including local, regional and national media . Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on race t-shirts (1500+ shirts will be printed) . Sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on race posters/flyers . Sponsor’s logo will appear on the race web site with a link to sponsor’s web site . Sponsor’s banners (2 total) will be hung at start and finish lines . Sponsor can post a promotional ad in the virtual race registration bags.

 National Night Out: ACC Transit will host a table and have a bus on-site for the Police Dept. hosted National Night out on August 7 at Bishop Park from 12:30-2:30 pm.

o ACC Digital Signage and Kiosks: The recent increase in ridership adds value to advertising on the ACC Transit buses. We are finalizing the details between Message Point Media and Houck Advertising to manage on-board advertising.

Content for the 50 digital displays are consistently being updated and refined to improve the user experience. A version of the myStop app with links to google maps hidden in order to reduce the chance of end-users leaving the app and using the open internet is being tested. Automatic refresh and time-outs are also worked into the app.

o High School Partnership: ACC Transit is a supporting partner of both Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals.

Transportation & Public Works: Transportation & Public Works Streets & Drainage staff completed 5 Commission Work Requests and 192 stormwater and roadway work orders in July, consisting of:

Stormwater Work Orders Completed:  Curb & Gutter Cleaning – 2.5 miles  Curb & Gutter Repaired – 22 feet  Stormwater Drains Repaired – 8 each  Stormwater Drains Cleaned – 36 each  Stormwater Pipes Cleaned – 155 feet  Stormwater Pipes Repaired – 1 foot  Ditch Maintenance - 27.80 miles

Roadway Work Orders Completed  Full Depth Asphalt Patching – 169.48 square yards  Pothole Repair – 19 each  Dirt Road Maintenance – .2 miles  Sidewalk Repair – 20 feet  Dead Animal Removed – 32 each

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 39 OF 69 CAPITAL PROJECTS – LEISURE SERVICES Park Facilities Improvements – Rails-to-Trails Network Program Sub-Project #2 - Firefly Trail – Old Winterville Road to Hancock Road Public Utilities Department Joint Sub-Project – 16-inch Recycled Water main Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018, Project 06/Public Utilities Enterprise Fund Total Project Budget: $16,166,455 Sub-Project Budget: $3,400,000 Trail Sub-Project Budget: $1,400,000 Recycled Water main Status: Construction

Project Details: The sub-project 2 consists of approximately 1.8 miles of multi-use concrete trail with necessary appurtenances. The trail begins at the intersection of Old Winterville Road and proceeding east generally following the abandoned rail line and ending at Hancock Road. This section includes a bridge over GDOT’s proposed Loop 10 on-ramp. In conjunction to trail construction, Public Utilities Department is installing a 16-inch recycled water main to support future recycled/reuse water to industrial area. The recycled water line is a joint effort with the Public Utility Department to serve industrial customers with a lower cost alternative for process system water needs instead of potable water thereby conserving energy and cost in the treatment systems. On May 5, 2020, M&C awarded the construction contract to Georgia Development Partners. Notice to Proceed was issued July 16, 2020. Substantial completion is scheduled for October 8, 2021.

Project Update: Contractor has prepared 600’ of trail section for concrete just past the cemetery and 1,500 feet of trail has been completed between Harris Trucking to the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The contractor is installing red concrete and warning pads at the road crossings from Hancock to Harris Trucking. The pedestrian bridge has been set and the concrete decking has been installed. Contractor has completed the trail grading and GAB stone base installation for the length of the trail. Concrete pours are on-going starting from Vig Industries and heading towards RaceTrac @ Old Winterville Road. Approximately 1,200 feet of wooden fencing has been installed. Fencing is being installed at Harris Trucking. Grass seeding and clean-up is on-going as the contractor completes the concrete trail. Contractor has completed the rip rap drainage ditches from the Athens Bypass to RaceTrac. 24’’ diameter future reuse water casing has been installed under the trail near the Winterville Rd. overpass.

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Park Facilities Improvements – Rails-to-Trails Network Program Sub-Project #3 - Firefly Trail – Hancock Road - Winterville Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018, Project 06 Total Project Budget: $16,166,455 Sub-Project Budget: $3,500,000 Trail Status: Final Design

Project Details: This section of trail consists of approximately 3.5 miles of trail. The surface of the trail will depend on funding availability. Its pathway is from the end of Sub-Project #2 at Hancock Road and terminates in Winterville at the Moores Grove Road/Athens Road intersection. The proposed trail alignment generally follows the abandoned Georgia Railway rail bed and is approximately 3.5 miles in length.

Project Update: The Preliminary Plans for the first portion of Sub-Project #3 were approved by M&C on October 6, 2020. Final Design on the first section of Sub-Project #3 is proceeding according to schedule. The Preliminary Plans for the remainder of Sub-Project #3, using the original railbed or Alternate A alignment was approved by M&C on March 3, 2021. Preliminary Land Acquisition efforts which include title opinion reports and appraisals are in progress.

Sub-Project #4 – Firefly Trail – Trail Creek Crossing Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018, Project 06 Total Project Budget: $16,166,455 Construction Budget: $5,635,900 Status: Construction

Project Details: Sub-project 4 consists of the design and construction of a bridge to span Trail Creek inside Dudley Park and over Poplar Street to complete an at-grade level pathway providing a continuous trail on the previously complete Firefly Trail sections. M&C awarded a construction contract to Astra Group, LLC on December 1, 2020.

Project Update: The Contractor has demobilized from site and has completed the demolition of the existing trestle bridge. Salvaged metal beams were stored at the Pound St. laydown yard facility and the salvaged timber materials were sent to the landfill for temporary storage. The salvaged materials are intended to be repurposed by ACC or used in public art projects. In early August, the Contractor will be grading areas in preparation for driving H-piles/deep foundation efforts which will take place in the later part of August.

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Progress photo morning of 7/16/21. 80% of the bridge has been removed from site.

Progress photo morning of 7/29/21. Photo from existing foot-bridge looking northeast.

Progress photo morning of 7/29/21. Photo taken interior roadway looking south.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 42 OF 69 Oconee Rivers Greenway Project Sub-Project #2 – Oconee Hill Cemetery Segment Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018, Project 05 Construction Budget: $3,187,900 Status: Pre-Construction

Project Details: Project Concept was approved by the M&C on August 4, 2015. Preliminary Plans were approved by M&C on September 6, 2016. This greenway trail generally traverses the Oconee Hill Cemetery (OHC) property with the northern and southern ends connecting the existing greenway. The trail is proposed to be a 12’ wide concrete trail that is approximately 3,600 linear feet in length (alignment generally follows existing sanitary sewer route along the river) and will connect the trail along the river from Sandy Creek Nature Center to College Station. On December 1, 2020, M&C approved the final easement with the OHC Board. M&C awarded contract to Astra Group, LLC on January 6, 2021.

Project Update: The project is continuing to progress towards construction. Additional sub-surface exploration was completed and a meeting was held with SPLOST staff, Astra Group, and designers on February 19, 2021 to discuss findings and retaining walls options. The design team has completed the structural engineering revisions based on the additional sub-surface reports. Astra Group, LLC has submitted a finalized guaranteed maximum price for ACCGov approval.

On August 3, 2021, M&C approved a final guaranteed maximum price for construction for a GMP value of $3,187,900. The contractor is preparing final required contract documents with anticipated Notice to Proceed on September 1, 2021.

CAPITAL PROJECTS – TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS Sidewalk Gap Program – FY17 Projects Group 2 – Holman Avenue and Magnolia Street Funding Source: General Capital, SPLOST Project Budget: $457,600 Status: Construction

Project Description: The project includes design and construction of sidewalk gaps on Holman Avenue and Magnolia Street including: 1. 600 linear-feet of 5’ sidewalk network on Holman Ave between King Avenue and Old West Broad Street providing pedestrian access to the surrounding neighborhood, area businesses, and transit facilities. 2. 1360 linear-feet of 5’ sidewalk network on Magnolia Street between West Broad Street, Rose Street and Baxter Street, providing pedestrian access to the surrounding neighborhoods, Rocksprings Park & Community Center, multiple businesses, HT Edwards Teaching and Learning Center, and transit facilities.

Project Update: The contractor has completed all work associated with sidewalk construction on Holman Ave. and Magnolia St. Staff is awaiting receipt of as-built drawings from the contractor for review and approval. Staff anticipates full completion by the end of August 2021.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 43 OF 69 West Broad Area Pedestrian Improvements Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018 Project #13 Project Budget: $3,860,000 Status: Planning

Project Details: Potential project options include sidewalks, multi-use trail, pedestrian traffic lights, traffic management devices and other general streetscape improvements to improve pedestrian movement within the West Broad neighborhood area.

Project Update: The West Broad/West Hancock intersection improvements project has been making good progress on schedule. The consultant team has collected traffic data and initiated traffic analysis, completed field surveying and mapping, identified environmental resources, and initiated validation of the previously prepared roundabout concept layouts. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is scheduled to continue reviewing the Project Concept through early summer 2021 and present minor revisions to the public summer 2021. Anticipate approval by Athens and GDOT by fall of 2021. The long range schedule includes Preliminary Plans completed in 2022, Final Plans in 2023, and construction in 2024.

2020 Pavement Maintenance Project Funding Source: General Fund, SPLOST, TSPLOST, and GDOT Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Project Budget: $6,600,000 Status: Construction

Project Description: The CY20 PMP will include resurfacing and preventative maintenance of multiple roads throughout ACC, selected from the remaining deficit list for poor and failed roadway segments identified from ratings performed by staff in 2015 and updated in 2019 using a new automated rating system. Paving operations are expected to commence in May and end in August 2021.

Project Update: The project is approximately 99% complete. The remaining work consists of striping, utility adjustments, and correction work.

2021 Pavement Maintenance Project

Funding Source: General Fund, SPLOST, TSPLOST, and GDOT Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Project Budget: $6,700,000 Status: Construction

Project Description: The CY21 PMP will include resurfacing and preventative maintenance of multiple roads throughout ACC. The roadway segments were selected based on ratings performed in 2019 using a new automated rating system. Paving operations are expected to commence in June and end in October 2021.

Project Update: The contractor began preventative maintenance work in early July 2021. Regular updates to paving schedules are being provided to the public on the ACC website and on several social media outlets.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 44 OF 69 Tallassee Road Bridge over CSX Railroad Replacement Funding Source: General Fund, SPLOST, and TSPLOST Project Budget: $6,000,000 Status: Bid & Award

Project Description: The project includes the replacement of Tallassee Road Bridge over the CSX Railroad southwest of the existing alignment, building new approaches to the structure, and rebuilding the traffic signal at Tallassee Road and Westchester Drive. The new bridge is proposed to consist of two 12-foot travel lanes, a 5-foot sidewalk, and a 10-foot multi-use trail.

Project Update: Coordination with CSX is complete. Final relocation plans are in progress with Georgia Power, Southern Gas, and Public Utilities. The project award by M&C and work commencement is expected in late 2021.

Lexington Highway Corridor Improvements Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018, Project 14 Project Budget: $3,860,191 Status: Planning

Project Details: Lexington Highway Corridor Improvements Project, includes funding for specific improvements to the Lexington Highway Corridor that are to be approved by Mayor and Commission. Improvements eligible for the funding include, but are not limited to: landscaped/concrete median(S), additional sidewalks, multi-use trail, separated bike lanes, and improvements of intersections at Winterville Rd, Gaines School Road, and Whit Davis Road.

Project Update: From May 28, 2020 to June 28, 2020, ACCGov received online public input. On July 7, 2020, M&C approved the proposed project list, authorized the Project list for prioritization into the Project Concept Phase, and authorized the implementation of the “Immediate Impact Project” of airport wayfinding signage.

From July 2020 to present, the User Group and Design Professionals have been developing Project Concept materials for each of the proposed projects; which were presented to the M&C at the January 12, 2021 work session.

The recent Public Engagement opportunities were completed on April 18, 2021. The User group has begun reviewing the public input results to help develop a formal priority project list for recommendation to Mayor and Commission. The priority recommendation is scheduled to be presented to M&C during the August work session. The Public Engagement efforts yielded 238 responses from 44 unique commenters.

Project information and studies can be found at the following location: https://www.accgov.com/lexingtonhighway. The User Group presented a recommended project priority list to the Mayor and Commission during the August 12, 2021 Work Session.

Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018, Project 15 Project Budget: $3,860,191 Status: Planning

Project Details: Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements Project, includes funding for specific improvements to the Atlanta Highway Corridor that are to be approved by Mayor and Commission. Improvements eligible for the funding include, but are not limited to, landscaped/concrete median(s), interconnecting parcel additional sidewalks, multi-use trail, separated bike lanes, and potential intersection improvements.

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Project Update: From May 28, 2020 to June 28, 2020, ACCGov received online public input. On July 7, 2020, M&C approved the proposed project list, authorized the Project list for prioritization into the Project Concept Phase, and authorized the implementation of the “Immediate Impact Projects”.

From July 2020 to present, the User Group and Design Professionals have been developing Project Concept materials for each of the proposed projects; which were presented to the M&C at the January 12, 2021 work session.

The recent round of Public Engagement was completed on April 18, 2021. The User group has begun reviewing the public input results to help develop a formal priority project list for recommendation to Mayor and Commission. The priority recommendation is scheduled to be presented to the M&C during the August work session. The Public Engagement efforts yielded 642 responses from 203 unique commenters.

Project information and studies can be found at the following location: https://www.accgov.com/atlantahighway. The User Group presented a recommended project priority list to the Mayor and Commission during the August 12, 2021 Work Session.

Clayton Street Infrastructure and Transportation Improvements Funding Source: SPLOST 2005 Project 10 & TSPLOST 2018 Project 09 Project Budget: $8,376,121 Status: Construction

Project Details: Project includes improvements to Clayton Street, between Pulaski Street and N. Thomas Street, and connecting side streets. The improvements will include items such as: better stormwater management and standing water removal; wider sidewalks with fewer pedestrian conflicts; new streetlights; new traffic signals on fewer poles; public art; wider travel lanes for vehicles and enlarged parking spaces; expanded areas for pedestrians; bicycle improvements; and more trees and landscaping areas. The Mayor and Commission approved the streetscape design and the public art component in 2019. The full project is expected to be completed by spring 2022.

Project Update: Work on the Clayton Street Improvements Project continues with the installation of new electrical conduit “duct banks” in the corridor. These conduits will be used for wiring for street lighting, fiber optic cabling, downtown cameras, traffic and pedestrian signals, and other data and electrical needs. Spare conduits are also being installed for future needs as they may arise.

Progression of the duct banks along the south side of Clayton Street, the south side of Jackson Streets, and Wall Street are complete. The duct bank installation will continue along the north side of Clayton Street. Astra, the Contractor, will continue to keep the work area foot print to a minimum, thus reducing interruption to normal business activities as much as possible. The duct bank installation along the south side of Clayton Street between Lumpkin Street and mid- block Wall Street to Thomas Street has been completed. Once the crews complete Wall and Jackson Streets, they will move to the north side of Clayton Street at Lumpkin Street.

The streetscape portion of the work is ongoing and progressing towards College Avenue. Astra has opened a second work zone and is working extended hours. As the streetscape efforts progresses, Astra will coordinate necessary sidewalk closures in the area and provide pedestrian ramps or bridges to allow continued access to businesses.

For more information about the East Clayton Street Improvements Project, visit www.accgov.com/clayton.

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New Basement Hatch at Pauley’s. New Sidewalk and Banding Strip at Heery’s.

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DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES Animal Services:

Animal Dispositions for 07-01-2021 through 07-31-2021 Dispositions All animals Canine Feline Other Adopted 67 19 46 2 DAK 11 0 11 0 DOA 3 2 0 1 Escaped 0 0 0 0 Euthanized 12 0 10 2 Reclaimed 22 17 5 0 RTO 1 1 0 0 RTW 1 0 0 1 Stolen 0 0 0 0 Turned Over 81 19 62 0

Service Calls by Type for 07-01-2021 through 07-32-2021 District District District District District District District District District District SERVICE CALL TYPES TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Running at large 22 3 2 3 0 3 2 0 0 8 1 Animal Neglect/ Cruelty/Abandon ment 28 1 7 2 0 5 6 1 1 4 1 Nuisance Complaints 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Sick/Injured Animal (non-wildlife) 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hot Car 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wildlife 12 0 2 1 1 0 3 1 1 1 2 Livestock at Large 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Menacing 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bite: Animal VS Animal 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Bite: Animal VS Person 9 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 Bite: Wildlife VS Animal/Person 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Contained Feral Cat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Assist Other Agency (Police/Fire) 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 TOTAL 83 7 16 7 1 12 14 3 2 16 5

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 48 OF 69 Central Services:  800 MHz Radio System: In July 2021, the 800 MHz radio system processed 151,534 total calls for a total of 573 hours of airtime. 0.0% of total calls were redirected or failed. For FY22 to date, approximately 151,534 total calls for a total of 573 hours of airtime have been processed with a 100% success rate. In FY20, 1,845,179 total calls were processed with 7,233 hours of airtime. In FY21, 1,647,129 total calls were processed with 6,447 hours of airtime. The total call volume for the fiscal year can be found in the table below. Note the slight decrease from June of 2021. Compared with FY20, ACC and UGA remain in reduced call volume category as we continue to be impacted by COVID-19.

800 MHz Radio System Calls By Month

200000 180000 160000 140000 120000 100000 80000 60000 40000 20000 0 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

FY20 FY21 FY22

 On July 7th the GECA Emergency Communications Field Coordinators participated in a training day in Athens, Georgia. The field training included a class presented by ISO Mitigation on the role that 911 and Emergency Communications play in the Public Protection Classification. The field coordinators also participated in demonstrations of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department Mobile Command Center, the Athens-Clarke Interoperability Communications Van, and received an overview of the ACCPD Tactical Dispatch Team. They also toured the Athens-Clarke County 911 Emergency Communications Center. The training day concluded with a session from Homeland Security Coordinator Dave Shanks on Emergency Vehicle Operations and Due Regard.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 49 OF 69 Code Enforcement:  Code Enforcement Violations COMMON CODE VIOLATIONS Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec JANUARY 2020 Signs in Right of Way 1301 1845 2985 3215 3920 6385 8410 Front Yard Parking 4 13 33 41 54 69 84 Junk Vehicles 18 33 45 53 70 84 97 Trash Rollcarts 43 98 164 186 219 269 330 TOTAL 1366 1989 3227 3495 4263 6807 8921

Police Services:  On July 18, 2021, ACCPD attended the End of Watch Ride to Remember at Athens-Clarke County Probation Services to pay respect to the late Chief of County Probation, Dale Allen, who passed away in August of 2020. In addition to Chief Allen, former ACCPD officer Destin Legieza was also honored on the End of Watch Ride. Officer Legieza was struck by a drunk driver and killed while working for the Brentwood, TN Police Department. The End of Watch Ride to Remember is a group of motorcycle riders from the state of Washington escorting a 41’ trailer across the country to honor fallen officers from the prior year.

Highlighted in red is Chief Probation Officer Dale Allen. Pictured from left to right, Captain Johnson and Deputy Chief Daniel

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Highlighted in red is Officer Destin Legieza. Pictured from left to right, Deputy Chief Daniel and Captain Johnson

 ACCPD is looking for information concerning an animal cruelty incident we believe occurred in the Vincent Drive area. When found, the dog had extensive neck injuries and a partially healed broken leg. If you have any information about this case, please contact Officer First Class Blake Manning at [email protected].

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 On July 19, officers responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Weir Circle. Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old female that had multiple gunshot wounds. The female had serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital by EMS. During the course of this investigation, officers learned that a 17- year-old male also arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. It was determined that this male received his injury as a result of this incident. Detectives have identified the 17-year-old male as a suspect in this incident; he was subsequently arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault.

 On July 23, officers responded to an entering auto in progress at Kroger on Alp Road. Officers arrived and observed the offender pulling on car door handles. Dontorrius Gillete, 34, of Sardis, GA, was arrested and charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Entering Auto and Loitering and Prowling.

 On July 24, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a stabbing that occurred in the 100 block of North Jackson Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered several people attempting to detain a male (later identified as the suspect). Investigation revealed that the suspect was being escorted out of a downtown establishment when an altercation ensued. During the course of the altercation, two subjects were stabbed by the suspect. Jewell Clay, 29, of Lawrenceville, GA, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of misdemeanor Obstruction of Law Enforcement.

CRIME GRAPHS These unofficial, preliminary NIBRS statistics are subject to change based on changing reporting requirements, evolving investigations, delayed reporting, and error correction. They are not to be directly compared to previous UCR charts or reports. Further information can be found at https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs-overview.

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Public Utilities:  Water Reclamation: UGA continues to collect samples 2x/week from all three of the ACCGov Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF) and locations along the sewer trunk line. Dr. Erin Lipp, a professor of environmental health science in UGA’s College of Public Health and principal investigator, extracts the virus RNA from filtered raw sewage samples to understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in our area. The findings are shared and updated Thursdays on the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases website. The last update for the beginning of August is as follows:

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 54 OF 69 Key Weekly Update: For the fifth week in a row, SARS-CoV-2 viral load increased across Athens-Clarke County. Levels for the week reached the 58th percentile for all samples collected to date; we are now in the upper half of viral load estimates and at levels we have not observed since April. This corresponds with rising reported cases which reached a 7-day running average of 36 cases per day as of Friday, 8/6 (up from 20 last Friday, 7/30). Last year, wastewater viral load began increasing in the second week of August, coinciding with the arrival of students to Athens before the UGA fall term. This year viral load and cases are rising earlier, but with imminent increase in population we anticipate a continued increase in viral transmission within the county. Considering this, we strongly encourage any residents/students who have not been vaccinated to do so in the near future.

August 2: SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA increased at all three area plants. Average concentrations (for the N1 and N2 gene targets) were >200,000 copies per liter at all plants, and reached >830,000 copies per liter at WRF B (west of Milledge Ave.).

August 4: SARS-CoV-2 detection from Wednesday’s samples were similar to those found on Monday, with concentrations all exceeding 200,000 copies per liter.

Our WRFs play an important role in efforts to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in Athens, GA. Our facilities fight pathogens and viruses like coronavirus through our treatment processes. This type of virus is very susceptible to our disinfection. The Public Utilities Department is committed to protecting public and environmental health in the Athens community. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important work being conducted by UGA.

 Drought:

o The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates no drought intensity level for Athens-Clarke County. Your lawn typically needs about one inch of water a week. If you walk across your grass and the blades spring back up, then your lawn does not need to be watered. When you can, save money & water by letting the rainfall satisfy your lawn watering needs.

o Outdoor Watering Schedule: Athens-Clarke County is currently following the Outdoor Watering Schedule for non-drought conditions. Drought can happen at any time. If we find ourselves under an EPD Drought Declaration, the schedule will change. Visit www.ThinkAtTheSink.com for updates and a PDF of the Outdoor Watering Schedule.

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DEPARTMENTS Building & Planning Activity:

2018 2019 2020 2021 Calendar Yr Calendar Yr Calendar Yr YTD

Building Permits Issued 1,098 1,283 1,212 606

Building Permit 192,373,544 267,870,892 205,100,145 224,307,593 Valuations ($)

Building Inspections 4,559 5,153 6,293 2,833 Performed

Planning & Zoning Applications: The graph below depicts the total amount of applications received each month in 2021 compared to 2020. Applications in 2021 are separated by application type and are represented by the bars. Total applications for the year 2020 are depicted by the blue trend line.

2021 Permit Applications by Month Compared to 2020 300

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Certificate of Appropriateness Demolition Review Environmental Areas Home Occupation Planning Commission Plans Review Plats Signs Variance Zoning Permit Zoning Verification Total Applications in 2020

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DEPARTMENTS Airport:  Russ Parton completed the Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School with the American Association of Airport Executives. The AAAE Basic ASOS is intended to increase the knowledge and understanding for airport personnel who play a major role in ensuring that the airport operates safely and meets all FAA requirements. The FAA recognizes the value of the school and accepts it as one of the many forms of complying with the FAA training requirements. Mr. Parton also went on to complete the Advanced Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School. This course focused on problem solving exercises in best management practices and lessons learned by all participants and their respective airports.

 Mike Mathews was appointed and sworn in by Governor Kemp to the Board of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame is to promote and encourage the growth and public support of aviation within the state of Georgia by honoring aviation leaders whose extraordinary achievements or services have made outstanding and lasting contributions to aviation and perpetuating the memory of such persons and recording their contributions and achievements through suitable memorials.

Central Services:  Facilities Management:

Work Order Data 2021

600 527 500 416 420 377 388 391 400 347 334 340 320 298 270 265 272 300 224223 244223 236 197 214 185184 193187 189 175 200 145

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0 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21

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Month PM Received PM Completed Repairs Received Repairs Completed January 2021 377 334 185 184 February 2021 416 388 224 223 March 2021 420 391 347 340 April 2021 320 270 193 187 May 2021 265 189 244 223 June 2021 298 175 197 145 July 2021 527 236 272 214

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 58 OF 69  Large hornets’ nest on top of an automated gate at CCCI: Facilities Management often receives requests for a variety of different jobs. Some can be quite challenging. CCCI reported a large hornets’ nest on top of gate #5 at CCCI. This area has a large amount of foot traffic and it presented a safety issue for CCCI staff as well as the inmates. This nest was more difficult in removing due to the fact we could not reach it using our bucket van nor a ladder for safety purposes.

 LED light fixtures at Solid Waste CHaRM: Our electrician, Keith Lunsford, suggested we start replacing the old fluorescent fixtures with the new energy saving LED fixtures at the CHaRM location. This will ultimately cut energy cost and reduce the amount of energy used by that building. Facilities Management has worked closely with the Sustainability Office in helping to reduce ACCGov’s energy cost over the past several years. We continue to strive to ensure the longevity of energy management and help reduce energy cost anyway we can.

 After replacing the tile floor in CCCI B-dorm shower our carpenters made several trips to caulk up suspected problem areas in the wall CMU tile. Upon inspection and discussions with staff, it appears our corrective actions have finally solved the B-dorm shower leak! The plan for the coming months will be to start with repairs to the CMU wall tile in A-dorm. If this solves the issue we will have been able to handle all the work for this dorm in- house. If this does not solve the issue we will contract the replacement of the tile floor.

 Our carpenters installed cabinets and countertops in the employee breakroom at CCCI. CCCI did not have any of these items in their breakroom and wanted them for their employees to be able to use.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 59 OF 69  Fleet Management Replacement Program/Status Report: Each year, the Fleet Management division works with ACCGov departments to systematically replace vehicles and equipment that have met Fleet’s replacement criteria. While the majority of ACCGov vehicles/equipment are currently placed on 15 year replacement cycles, there are specific units, typically public safety, that are on an 8 year cycle. Since Fleet Replacement funds are limited, Fleet Management works in collaboration with customers to establish priorities within a specific fiscal year. This systematic approach to achieve established objectives like lower maintenance costs, reductions in vehicle tailpipe emissions, and increased reliability, work well in service to our customers as well as our community. The annual Fleet Replacement proposal was approved by Manager Williams in late July. Central Services continues to insert HEV’s (Hybrid Electric Vehicles) where applicable. The following items show how funding shall be allocated, what is targeted, and what has been deferred.

Department FY22 Contributions Replacement Target Recommended PUD $521,930 $425,000 - $500,000 $435,000 TPW $480,332 $400,000 - $450,000 $425,000 ACCPD $403,621 $360,000 - $400,000 $412,000 Fire & Emergency Services $293,244 $0 - $60,000 $58,000 Central Services $196,392 $175,000 - $200,000 $200,000 Solid Waste $105,002 $0 - $25,000 $0 Leisure Services $92,397 $65,000 - $85,000 $82,000 CCSO $58,582 $40,000 - $50,000 $44,000 All Others $110,450 $0 - $100,000 $0

Totals $2,261,950 $1,465,000 – $1,850,000 $1,656,000

In summary, the proposed FY22 Vehicle Replacements – Not Including SPLOST 2020 Vehicles:

A total of 29 eligible vehicles at a cost of $1,656,000

A total of 77 deferred vehicles (excluding Public Safety users), at a cost of $5,830,000.  Internal Support: The Athens-Clarke County On-Line Surplus Equipment Auction was launched on February 24, 2010. Since then there have been a total of 949 lots sold, totaling $2,612,181 in returned revenue to ACCGov.

July 2021 Summary: Number of lots sold: 19  5 Fire Trucks  5 Firearms  1 Burnt Truck Bed Total Revenue for July was $29,873.

The Surplus Auction continues to return funds to the county for surplus equipment sold on line. The surplus action program is open to the public. One exception is for firearms and the bidder must have a Federal permit to buy and resell firearms.

 Internal Support and CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) Pilot Project is now fully operational. After a three month pilot program between Central Services-Internal Support’s Mail Courier Service and Solid Waste’s CHaRM Facility. We are pleased to announce that the pilot program has been moved to being fully operational. The program involves the ACCGov Mail Courier collecting any unneeded office items (empty toner cartridges, Light bulbs, unused office supply items, etc.) and delivering them to the Solid Waste CHaRM facility. The recycling collection is accomplished as part of the normal mail delivery schedule. The new program is limited to those ACCGov mail delivery locations that are serviced daily by the internal mail delivery.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 60 OF 69 Leisure Services: Morton Theatre Facility Supervisor Lynn Battle Green was chosen to share her thoughts on “Silver Linings” for the League of Historic Theatres’ (LHAT) annual conference. Ms. Green served on a panel which explored the positive side of the pandemic closures. Among other accomplishments at The Morton during the COVID closure, Ms. Green noted, “We were able to acquire equipment to keep up with live-streaming, pod-casting, Wi-Fi, and other technologies that will ensure we stay competitive in whatever the new normal is.”

Public Information Office:  In preparation for the July 20 in-person Mayor and Commission meeting – the first in the City Hall Commission Chamber in over a year - Public Information Office staff prepared the Commission Chamber by taping off every other row of seats and removing the remote virtual comment system that had been used during some public comment. PIO staff also worked to provide an audio-only option that allowed a Commissioner to take part remotely in the in- person Mayor and Commission’s August 3 Regular Session due to illness. PIO staff set up an audio conference call system with a microphone that allowed for the Commissioner to not only hear the conversation in the room, but also allowed the audio to broadcast in the Chamber and through the live broadcast and stream.

 Public Information Office staff updated a user guide and instructional video for the Police Department’s Communications staff in the 9-1-1 center to include new components of the Alert Center system. 9-1-1 staff sends out the majority of Road & Location Advisories and Missing Persons/Be on the Lookout alerts through the ACCGov website due to their 24/7 monitoring of the community. These alerts are not only sent directly to subscribers through email and text messages, but they also are pushed in an automated fashion to the ACCGov main Twitter and Facebook accounts. Anyone can sign up for alerts in five different categories at www.accgov.com/notifyme, along with a multitude of other subscription areas.

 Public Information Office staff and entomologist Elmer Gray from the University of Georgia visited a location on Park Ridge Place for mosquito issues reported to the PIO. Identified sources for mosquitoes in these areas included standing water in personal items, trash that created breeding areas, and overgrown areas for adult mosquito shelter. A large container turned on its side contained only a small amount of water, but dozens of mosquito larvae. The visit allowed staff to provide information about mosquito control tips to the property owners and report a dumping location to Code Enforcement. Peak mosquito season for some of the more aggressive mosquitoes commonly seen in Athens occurs in August and September.

Public Utilities: Several of the Public Utilities Department staff attended the annual Georgia Association of Water Professionals Conference in Savannah, July 12 – 14. The conference allows PUD employees to earn recertification points necessary to maintain their licenses. The sessions keep our staff updated on changes to state and federal regulations, learn about new technologies, and connect with other water professionals across the state. In addition, as leaders in the water industry and representing the good work being done by Athens-Clarke County, Jackie Sherry, Laurie Loftin, and Mike Hughes each made presentations to conference participants.

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 61 OF 69 Transportation & Public Works: The Stormwater Education Specialist attended the Georgia Association of Water Professionals’ (GAWP) Annual Conference in Savannah, GA. She presented about virtual water education events with staff from the Water Conservation Office, and served on a Stormwater Panel (pictured right) with other stormwater professionals from around the state.

CAPITAL PROJECTS Brooklyn Creek Interceptor Project Phase 1 and 2 Combined: Traverses along tributary from Middle Oconee River to Baxter Street Same trench replacement then to King Avenue. Easement acquisitions complete Project Bid Date: April 15, 2021 Bids came in over budget. Hazen Value - engineering

Upper North Oconee Interceptor Phase 2B Project Bid Date: August 1, 2019 Project Cost: Mayor and Commission approved construction contract award on November 5, 2019 in the amount of $10,722,722. Notice to Proceed: February 2020 Approximately 64% complete Revised estimated Date of Project Completion: September 29, 2021

If walking along the Greenway between College Avenue and Sandy Creek Nature Center, you see the work being done for the Upper North Oconee Interceptor Phase 2B Project. Here is a little bit of the work being done and seen in the accompanying photos:  Installing the piers for the pipe crossing the river  Contractor dug 45 feet by hand  Cutter head for the Tunnel Boring Machine  Operator station from inside the tunnel boring machine

The contractor is tunnel boring under Loop 10, and is averaging 7 feet per day on the tunnel. The project includes 1308 feet of tunnel by this machine.

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Upper North Oconee Interceptor Phase 2C Project Estimated Bid Date May 2021 Estimated Completion June 2022

Tanyard Creek Interceptor Improvements Phase 3 Anticipated Project Summer 2021 1950 Feet of 100 year old clay sewer pipe replaced Bid awarded to Strickland & Son – $2.1 million

J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Industrial Coating & Painting Funding Source: Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Estimated Project Budget: $446,143 Painting and Professional Services Status: On budget - 91 % expended On schedule - 98 % complete Project Details:  The J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant was last upgraded with industrial coatings and painting in 2007  The expected useful life of industrial coatings is ten years  Surfaces on piping and equipment are emerging from the coating and painting performed in 2007 exposing metal surfaces to deterioration

SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 63 OF 69  One of the imperatives of infrastructure operation and maintenance is to keep pipes and equipment in sustainable condition and functionality. Industrial coatings preserve the ratepayers’ investment in the drinking water plant, extending the useful life of the above‐ground public health infrastructure.

Before, During, and After Snapshots:

Current Audits Being Conducted by the Office of Operational Analysis:  Central Services Fleet Management  Public Utilities Water Business Office  Animal Services Department

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Central Services: Facilities Management received the following “thank you” emails:  I am pleased to report that as of this morning, we have completed the firmware updates to UGA Transit. With the remarkable help of Anoush and Keith Lunsford, this went very smoothly. Both of these gentlemen were of great help and I appreciate it. One day they even went and did updates without my assistance at all. This would have taken much longer without their help. I just wanted to recognize their accomplishments. - Howell McKinnon COML, COMT

 Just wanted you to know that I stepped out into the hall and a couple was walking around, they are visiting Athens from Denver, Colorado. They were very intrigued with the architecture of the building, but most of all how clean the entire building is, and how fresh it smelled. I just wanted you all to know that Melissa Sims is definitely doing a wonderful job inside and outside of City Hall and the public notices as well as the employees. - Christine, Clerk of Commission Office

 Facilities Management received an email from Alex Bond, Leisure Services expressing his gratitude about the great work at the fireworks event on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Alex said that he really appreciated all the hard work and dedication to the community.

Leisure Services: Facebook post from the late ACC Commissioner Jerry NeSmith’s widow: from Leisure Services patrons:  I spent some time yesterday sitting on this bench in Ben Burton Park thinking about all the changes in my life over this past year. I want to thank the Greenway Commission for their Recognition of Jerry NeSmith’s passion and support to preserve our rivers and green spaces. May all people continue to enjoy the beauty of your work! Thank you!

Email from Family Promise of Athens following a Pop up Park visit:  Cathy, Just wanted to reiterate how grateful we are at Family Promise that you reached out to us to plan a Pop up Park event. In the words of one of our kids, "Best Pop up Park ever!" Please pass this on to your staff as well. We look forward to continuing the relationship with ACC Leisure Services through the scholarship program and more park events. Hopefully we can plan another one later in the year when it isn't so hot!

Public Information Office: Email received by Commissioner Wright from a resident: “Hello, Today my grandson and I were having difficulty locating the Geodetic Marker at City Hall. We stopped in an office and the wonderful woman there (did not get her name) helped us to make contact with Jeff Montgomery of the Public Information Office who met us outside and showed us the marker. Mr. Montgomery saved this grandmother's adventure in geodesy. Thank you for your great staff. She (sorry no name) got us to the right person.” SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 65 OF 69

Public Utilities:  Thank you notes the Water Conservation Office received from a Girl Scout Troop after helping them work towards their Wonders of Water Badge:

 Comment following a summer camp lead by Water Conservation Office’s Jackie Sherry: “Thank you all again for joining us and sharing with our campers. The counselors all expressed how great it was to have you and how you both dealt with some pretty busy kids and still made it a successful and fun lesson. We are looking forward to this week!” - Audrey, Children's Program Coordinator State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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 Leaf & Limb compliment: “I want to thank you for having my leaf and limb picked up. They did an excellent job. I had a large load and they picked it all up. Please pass it on to them.”

 Compliment for the leaf and limb crews: “I live in Huntington Park subdivision which was hit pretty hard by the storm Sunday night and I wanted to say thank you to you and your staff for all you are doing to help us get things cleaned up. I took this morning off to address the big limbs and get them cut and at curbside – went inside for shower to come into work around 130 – when I went back out to get in car – all my limbs had been picked up. Amazing!!! Please extend my thanks to your staff who I know are working not only more often in our neighborhood but also with less staff. Appreciate you all so much!”

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“A big “thank you” to Transit for taking time to provide training for Leisure Services staff who will be operating the Pop-up Park mini bus. Alex was unfailingly patient as Kim and I took the wheel and learned how to maneuver the bus through turns and the importance of using the mirrors. We even learned how to check the vehicle for issues before heading out. An extra “thank you” for braving the horrific 100 degree temperature in a bus that doesn’t have the most effective air conditioning! We feel much more confident hitting the road, now! Thank you, again.”

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