January 15, 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 February 2, 2021 Voting Meeting ............................................................................................................ 4 February 9, 2021 Work Session ............................................................................................................... 5 February 18, 2021 Work Session ............................................................................................................. 6 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Recent Meetings ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Upcoming Meetings ................................................................................................................................. 9 TAX COLLECTION (PROPERTY, SALES, EXCISE AND BUSINESS TAXES) ......................................................... 10 DEPARTMENTS Leisure Services ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Public Information Office ....................................................................................................................... 15 Public Utilities ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Transportation & Public Works .............................................................................................................. 19 PROJECTS OF NOTE Envision Athens ...................................................................................................................................... 19 HEALTHY, LIVABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Animal Services ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Athens Cultural Affairs Commission ...................................................................................................... 21 Central Services ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Leisure Services ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Public Utilities ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Solid Waste ............................................................................................................................................ 25 Sustainability Office ............................................................................................................................... 27 CAPITAL PROJECTS – YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FACILITY PARTNERSHIP ........................... 29 CAPITAL PROJECTS – LEISURE SERVICES Sandy Creek Park Renovations – Beach Renovations ............................................................................ 30 Sandy Creek Park Renovations – Playground Replacement .................................................................. 30 Park Facilities Improvements – Memorial Park - Small Mammal Exhibit .............................................. 30 SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 1 OF 64 Park Facilities Improvements – Ben Burton Park – Pavilion Construction ............................................ 30 Park Facilities Improvements – Dudley Park Improvements ................................................................. 31 CAPITAL PROJECTS – SOLID WASTE Phase V Landfill Expansion .................................................................................................................... 32 Placement of Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Stations Downtown ................................................. 32 CAPITAL PROJECTS – SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE Solarize Athens 2.0 ................................................................................................................................. 32 Hybrid Vehicle Replacement Program ................................................................................................... 32 TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY & CONNECTIVITY DEPARTMENTS Transit .................................................................................................................................................... 34 CAPITAL PROJECTS – LEISURE SERVICES Park Facilities Improvements – Rails-to-Trails Network Program – Sub-Project #2 Firefly Trail .......... 36 Park Facilities Improvements – Rails-to-Trails Network Program – Sub-Project #3 Firefly Trail .......... 37 Sub-Project 4 - Firefly Trail – Trail Creek Crossing ................................................................................. 37 CAPITAL PROJECTS – TRANSIT DEPARTMENT Bus Stop Improvement Program ........................................................................................................... 37 Transit Vehicle Expansion & Replacement Project ................................................................................ 38 CAPITAL PROJECTS – TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS Sidewalk Gap Program – FY17 Projects Group 1 – N Chase St, Baxter St & Southview Dr ................... 38 Sidewalk Gap Program – FY17 Projects Group 2 – Holman Ave and Magnolia St ................................ 39 Wet Broad Street Sidewalk Gap............................................................................................................. 39 2020 Pavement Maintenance Project ................................................................................................... 40 Carriage Lane Culvert Replacement Project and Barnett Shoals Sidewalk Gap Project ....................... 40 Tallassee Road Bridge over CSX Railroad Replacement ........................................................................ 41 Lexington Highway Corridor Improvements .......................................................................................... 41 Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements .............................................................................................. 42 Clayton Street Infrastructure and Transportation Improvements ........................................................ 43 SAFE & PREPARED COMMUNITY DEPARTMENTS Animal Services ...................................................................................................................................... 45 Central Services ...................................................................................................................................... 46 Code Enforcement ................................................................................................................................. 46 Fire and Emergency Services ................................................................................................................. 46 Police Services ........................................................................................................................................ 50 Public Utilities ........................................................................................................................................ 52 SHARED PROSPERITY DEPARTMENTS Building & Planning Activity ................................................................................................................... 53 ACCOUNTABLE & RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS Central Services ...................................................................................................................................... 54 Public Utilities ........................................................................................................................................ 56 SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 2 OF 64 Solid Waste ............................................................................................................................................ 56 CAPITAL PROJECTS Brooklyn Creek Interceptor Project Phase I ........................................................................................... 57 Brooklyn Creek Interceptor Project Phase 2 .......................................................................................... 57 Upper North Oconee Interceptor Phase 2B Project .............................................................................. 58 Tanyard Creek Interceptor Improvements Phase 2 ............................................................................... 59 CURRENT AUDITS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS ................................. 59 POSITIVE CITIZEN FEEDBACK ............................................................................................................................. 60 SNAPSHOT :: PAGE 3 OF 64 ISSUES BEFORE COMMISSION Agenda Items for February 2, 2021 Voting Meeting Revise Chapter 6-6 Special Sales Ordinance to Modify Sunday