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Approval of a Resolution to apply for a GATEway Grant in the amount of $50,000.
Transportation
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Item Summary:
The City previously applied for a GATEway grant for the beautification of the SR 400/Holcomb Bridge Road interchange, and it was not approved. GDOT is now accepting a second round of GATEway grant applications. This grant application would place monument signs at 1-3 sites at the City's borders with Cobb and Gwinnett Counties, and the cities of Milton, Sandy Springs, and Johns Creek.
Potential site locations for monument signs, are as follows:
Large signs (11x7x2):
· EB SR 92/Woodstock Road west of Steeple Run
· WB SR 140/Holcomb Bridge Road just west of RFD Station 7
· SB SR 9/120 south of Upper Hembree Road
· EB SR 120/Marietta Highway east of Renaissance Parkway
Small signs (8x5x2):
· WB Old Alabama Road east of Roxburgh Drive
· SB SR 140/Houze Road south of Rucker Road
· EB Pine Grove Road west of Chickering Parkway
· EB Jones Road east of Willeo Creek
· SB King Road south of Cox Road
· WB and EB SR 140/Holcomb Bridge Road adjacent to the interchange with SR 400
The City will be required to maintain the signs and any vegetation surrounding the signs. With the $50,000 grant, the City could install one large or two small monument signs and add more with the addition of City resources.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On June 23, 2010 the Community Development & Transportation Committee recommended placing this item on the July 12, 2010 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
The City is not required to provide matching funds for this grant.
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, P.E., LEED AP