City of Powder Springs - File #: RES0 23-160

• File #: RES0 23-160
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/1/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 8/21/2023
• Final action: 8/21/2023
• Title: Approve an agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to advance transportation improvements at the intersection of Austell Powder Springs Road and Marietta Street.
• Indexes: MIT FY 23 - Prepare for Growth and Development (infrastructure in place; annexation; curb cuts, recycling; signage), MIT FY 23 -Commercial Development, MIT FY 24 - Managed Growth, SP - Create Destinations that appeal to residents
• Related files: RES0 24-140

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/21/2023	1	City Council	approved	Pass

Action Summary:

title

Approve an agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to advance transportation improvements at the intersection of Austell Powder Springs Road and Marietta Street.

MIT

MIT Supported - Mark All Applicable

☐ Critical Staffing Needs (staffing shortages, retention)

☐ Financial Stability/Sustainability (diverse tax base)

☐ Safety & Protecting Community (code enforcement, stormwater)

☒ Commercial Development

☐ Downtown Development

☐ Tourism (increase share; museum should equitably represent community; events)

☐ Downtown Parking (address parking needs)

☐ Youth Program/Council (community center for youth and seniors; learning gap)

☒ Prepare for Growth and Development (infrastructure in place; annexation; curb cuts; recycling, signage)

staffnotes

Staff Notes

This agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to advance transportation improvements at the intersection of Austell Powder Springs Road and Marietta Street.  GDOT will provide $700,000 in federal funds. The City will match this grant with $175,000 in SPLOST funds.