 MARCH
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 Citizen Response Center 770-730-5600
Answering calls 24 hours a day,
seven days a week
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3/2 |
6:00 p.m. |
City Council
Regular Meeting
&
Work Session |
City Hall |
3/9 |
9:00 a.m. |
Design Review Board
Regular Meeting |
City Hall |
3/11 |
7:00 p.m. |
Board of Appeals
Regular Meeting |
City Hall |
3/16 |
6:00 p.m. |
City Council
Regular Meeting
&
Work Session |
City Hall |
3/18 |
7:00 p.m. |
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting |
City Hall |
3/19 |
7:00 p.m. |
City Council Retreat |
City Hall |
3/23 |
9:00 a.m. |
Design Review Board
Regular Meeting |
City Hall |
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3/23 |
7:00 p.m. |
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Community Zoning
Information Meeting |
City Hall |
3/30 |
5:00 p.m. |
HOA/Neighborhood
Association Presidents
Meeting
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City Hall |
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| Highlights from February 2010 |
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MARK OUR CALENDAR! Does your organization have an upcoming event that is free to the public, and you would like to share it on the City's Community Calendar? Use our Comments and Questions form to submit your event. Please include the following with your event submission:
-Date and time of the event
-Location of the event
-Brief description
-Contact Information
-Web site and any other information
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Greetings from the City of Sandy Springs!
Welcome to the March 2010 edition of the Sandy Springs E-Blast. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide the residents and visitors of Sandy Springs information regarding the City's accomplishments, current projects and goals for the future. For more information about these and other projects, please visit the City's Web site at www.sandyspringsga.org. You may also address any questions or concerns to our Citizen Response Center at 770-730-5600, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
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PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SURVEY
 The City of Sandy Springs provides general government
services to its citizens and businesses in a unique manner. Through a $26
million annual contract with a private company, Sandy Springs provides public
works, community development, code enforcement, recreation and parks, court services, administrative
services, information technology and communications. In addition, the
City maintains smaller contracts for the provision of both ambulance and
emergency 911 services.
The City's initial contract with its current general
services contractor will expire soon. The City is seeking input from
citizens and businesses related to how we can best serve the public in the
future. The City leadership still envisions a model based on a
public-private partnership; however, the scope of the model has yet to be
determined.
Please take five minutes to share your thoughts and views by
answering several questions related to this topic. Click HERE to participate in the survey. Alternatively, or in addition, you can send feedback to sandyspringslistens@gmail.com.
In addition, the Mayor and Council will hold two public
input sessions. At both the March 16 and April 20 regular council
meetings time will be set aside for public input. Council meetings begin
at 6 pm and are held in the council chambers at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500
in Sandy Springs.
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SEPTEMBER 2009 FLOOD UPDATE
The rains on September 21, 2009,
caused flooding on the Chattahoochee River rated by the United States Geologic
Survey as having a likelihood of happening once in 500 years. During the flood
and in the days following the event, Sandy Springs received 327 reports
involving storm water problems and an additional 128 calls regarding debris and
downed trees. This compares to 266
reported stormwater problems during the 12 months prior to the flood.
Three roads were closed due to storm
damages. Two bridges are being replaced, one on Peachtree Dunwoody Road over
Nancy Creek and one on Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek. Total funding of
$1,909,000 was received from the Federal Highway Administration for repairs.
Construction is scheduled to be complete on March 25. The third road closure
was Glen Errol. The $157,400 repair is completed and the road was opened to
traffic on February 20, 2010.
Continue Reading >>
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FLOOD RELATED ROAD AND BRIDGE CLOSURE UPDATES
Glen Errol RoadThe City of Sandy Springs has completed the Glen Errol Road pipe
replacement project in record time. It was opened to traffic on February
20, 2010. Construction began December 14, 2009, after the historic
flooding of September 21-22, 2009. Read the full release>>>
Peachtree Dunwoody Road at Nancy Creek Bridge
Construction continues on the bridge. All substructure work is
complete. Overhang work continues this week with decking to follow.
Construction is to be completed and the road will be open to traffic by April.
Detour Info (pdf)
Riverside Drive at Marsh
Creek Bridge
Construction continues on the bridge substructure and on the western abutment. The construction is still on schedule to be complete and the road will be open to traffic by April.
Detour Info (pdf)
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2010 CENSUS INFORMATION
The 2010
Census is right around the corner and the City of Sandy Springs is working to
ensure that every resident is counted.
Beginning this month, census
questionnaire forms will mailed or delivered to households across the Country.
The questionnaire asks only a few simple questions of each person: name,
relationship, gender, age, date of birth, race and whether you own or rent
household. By law, the
Census Bureau cannot share an individual's personal information with anyone,
including other federal agencies.
Households
should complete and mail back their questionnaires upon receipt. Residents that
do not respond may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April and
census workers will visit households that do not return the forms to take a
count in person. For people who own more than one residence or who have been displaced from their
homes due to natural disasters or other reasons, complete the form for where you
reside most of the time.
To date, the
City has received more than $2 million in federal funding based on census data for
transportation, road construction and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The 2010 Census will also be used for redistricting at the local, state
and federal levels. In addition, census data also has an impact on school budgets, specifically
the distribution of Title I and special education funding.
By completing
and returning your census form, you can ensure an accurate resident count for
the City of Sandy Springs.
For
more information, visit the 2010 Census Web site.
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 DON'T FORGET...Clocks "Spring Forward" on March 14th! |
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SIDEWALK PROGRAM UPDATE
 Lake Forest Elementary
School Sidewalk Design
The construction contract is being awarded to build a
sidewalk on Lake Forrest Drive from the I-285 underpass to Hammond Drive to
provide improved pedestrian access within the neighborhood. The project
includes improvements to the intersection of Lake Forrest Drive and Hammond Drive. Final right of way acquisition
and utility coordination is also underway.
Ridgeview Middle School (Peachtree-Dunwoody Road)
Sidewalk Design
Bids have been opened for the project to construct a
sidewalk system along Peachtree-Dunwoody Road in the vicinity of the school.
Right-of-way acquisition is complete and utility coordination is underway.
Spalding Charter Elementary School
(Brandon
Mill/Dalrymple) Sidewalk Design
Plans are complete and right of way coordination is
underway to construct sidewalk on Brandon Mill and Dalrymple near the school.
Bidding is planned for March.
Community Development Block
Grant Sidewalk
Infrastructure Design
A design contract is underway to develop a
complete sidewalk system along Roswell
Road from Dalrymple north to Roberts Drive. Most of the areas eligible
for this Community Development Block Grant funded project are on the eastern
(northbound) side of Roswell Road with some segments on the west side of
Roswell Road. Survey work is complete. A
Public Information Open House was held on February 24, 2010 to present the
design concept.
FY 10-2 Sidewalk Program Design: Pitts Road;
Dalrymple; Tennis Center; Library; and Mt.Vernon Highway at Hammond
A project to design sidewalks at the above
locations has been awarded to a design consultant. Survey work begins this month. Construction is planned for later this year.
FY 10-3 Sidewalk Program Design:
Glenridge-Hammond to Johnson Ferry and Mt. Vernon Highway to Abernathy;
Spalding Drive-Mt. Vernon Highway
to Nesbitt Ferry
A project to design sidewalks at the above
locations is being awarded to a design consultant.Survey work is underway. Construction is planned to begin later this
year.
FY 10-4 Sidewalk Program Design: Glenridge-Roswell Road to
Northland and Royervista to Highpoint; Mt.
Paran-Long Island to Powers Ferry; and
Long Island-Roswell Road
to Mt. Paran
A project to design sidewalks at the above
locations is being awarded to a design consultant. Survey work will begin this
month.
Windsor Parkway Sidewalks
The construction contract is being awarded
for a project to construct sidewalks on the north side of Windsor Parkway from
Roswell Road to Highpoint. Construction is planned to begin in March.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER
CAMPS AND RECREATION CLASSES
BEGINS MARCH 15
 Online registration for the Recreation and Parks
Department's summer camps and classes will begin on March 15, 2010. There
are opportunities for summer fun for all ages (preschool, youth, teens and
adults)!
Summer camps and residencies offered will include Day
Camp, Super Sports Camp, Gymnastics, Introduction to Tennis, Basketball,
Soccer, Wrestling and Artsy Smartsy Camps, Moving Together, Storeography,
Playmaking, Mime Theatre and Mask-Making Residencies, Mighty Mites, Preschool
Gymnastics, Camp Olympia and 31 Stories Discover Me Camps.
There are also recreation classes available for
children ages 9 months-17 years during the summer months that include Cool
Moves For Kids, Ballet/Tap, Jazz Plus, Karate, Wobblers, Parent/Toddler,
Preschool and Artistic Gymnastics, Tumbling and Rhythmic Gymnastics. Some of the adult classes offered are karate, pilates, belly dancing,
gymnastics and monthly dance socials.
To register online and for a complete schedule of
summer programs and camps visit www.activenet.active.com/sandyspringsga or call 404-252-6310 for additional
information.
Download the Spring 2010 Recreation and Parks brochure (pdf) |
NEWS FORM THE SANDY SPRINGS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SANDY SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHING BUSINESS WATCH PROGRAM
Come meet representatives from the Sandy Springs Police Department
at the Business Expo on March 4, 2010. It will be the official
launch of the Sandy Springs Police Department's Business Watch Program.
 Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce
2nd annual Business Expo
Westin Atlanta North
7 Concourse Parkway
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
FREE DRIVER'S EDUCATION
The Sandy Springs Police Department is offering P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Injury and Driver Error) classes to residents.The classes are offered the fourth Wednesday of every month to 14 1/2- to 16-year-olds and their parents.The next class bill be held March 24, 2010 at the Sandy Springs Police Department's headquarters at 5995 Barfield Road. Registration for the March 24 class is required and must be done by March 12. To register or for more information, contact Sgt. Raymond Nable at raymond.nable@sandyspringsga.org or 770.551.6900. |
Fix-A-Leak Week | March 15-21, 2010
 Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than
10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping
faucets and other household leaks?
Visit the WaterSense site for more information.
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SANDY SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOODS PARTICIPATE IN EARTH HOUR
 Sandy Springs' neighborhoods will join buildings around the
globe for World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) annual Earth Hour by turning off
non-essential lights on Saturday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m. local time. For 2010, Earth Hour Atlanta seeks metro area
commitments to surpass previous participation and to make a lasting impact on
energy savings.
The annual global event organized by WWF is held on the last
Saturday of March. Households and businesses are asked to do something quite
simple-turn off lights for one hour in a call for action on climate change. The
collective actions demonstrate what can be accomplished when working together
to protect the planet for future generations. Earth Hour 2009 gained support
from nearly one billion people in 4,100 cities in 87 countries.
Energy savings affect water supply, air quality and economic
development, all critical issues. The "go-to" Web site for local information is www.SoutheastGreen.com with
updates posted at www.twitter.com/EarthHourATL. |
HOA/NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENTS' MEETING
 WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010,
5:00-8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m., Reception
(Light refreshments will be served)
5:30-8:00
p.m., Program
WHERE: Sandy Springs City Hall, 7840
Roswell Road, Building 500, Sandy Springs, Ga., 30350
WHY: The meeting will focus on
neighborhood-related issues such as traffic calming, code enforcement, disaster
preparedness, neighborhood watch, vacant properties and other interesting
topics. Opportunities to network and build relationships with other
neighborhood representatives will also be provided.
WHO CAN ATTEND? The meeting is open to all City of Sandy Springs homeowner association and
neighborhood group presidents. If the president is unable to attend, an
alternate board member may be registered.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required and is
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the event is full or until
March 24, 2010. To register, please complete the online registration form. For more information, please contact Dan Coffer,
Community Services Coordinator.
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SANDY SPRINGS REVENUE REMINDERS
 Time to renew
business tax certificates
Businesses in the City have
until March 31, 2010, to renew their business tax certificates by submitting a
business tax return with full payment of all fees and taxes due. -
April 1 deadline to
file Homestead Exemptions
Only homeowners who have
not applied previously or who qualify for new exemptions need to fill out the
homestead exemption paperwork. File with Fulton County by April 1, 2010.
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