GREENE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:00 a.m. Greene County. Administration Building Commission Conference Room 1034 Silver Drive, Greensboro, GA30642.  Members present were Scott' Tolleson (Chairman), Rabun Neal (Vice-Chairman), Sam Young (Secretary), Vincent Lewis (Assistant Secretary), Dee Lindsey, Mark Lipscomb. Others present were David DuBois (Economic Development Director), Byron Lombard (County Manager), Mark Schulz (Chairman, Greene County Republican Party), Bart VanStekelenburg (Juturna), Gilbert Valdez (Cushman & Wakefield), Dick Schmidt (Attorney), Otho' Tucker, Maggie Combs, John Ellenberg,  Jim Baker. Call to Order II. Amend. Agenda  I.  Chairman Tolleson called the: meeting to order at 8:02 am.  MOTION: Motion to amend agenda to include discussion of intergovernmental Agreement was  made by Mark Lipscomb and seconded by Sam Young. VOTE: Motion was approved by unanimous vote.  III. Approval ofJuly 9, 2024 Minutes  Minutes ofJuly 9, 2024 meeting reviewed by board members.  MOTION: Motion to approve thei minutes oft the. July 9, 2024 meeting was made by Dee Lindsey and  seconded by Vincent Lewis.  VOTE: Motion was approved by unanimous vote.  IV. Review and Approval of Financial Reports as of August 13, 2024 Sam Young discussed details of the financial activities since thel last meeting.  MOTION: Motion to approve financial report fori informational purposes only was: made by Mark  Lipscomb and seconded by Dee Lindsey. VOTE: Motion was approved by unanimous vote.  V.  Business Items  A. Economic Development Report  a. David DuBois provided update of economic development related activityincluding recent inquiry from Georgia Power and the State of Georgia for Project Rubber Bubble.  B. Industrial Park Maintenance - Tree Removal  a. Industrial Park fallen tree removed from private property by contractor. C. Discussion of] ntergovernmental Agreement for Wastewater Collection System Expansion a. Dick Schmidt gave a brief description oft thej parties to the agreement, scope oft the project, and reasons for the Greene County Development. Authority (GCDA) involvement ini thej project including promotion ofincreased residential development, increased sales tax revenue, and increased property taxi revenue. Mr. Schmidt also disclosed that he will  Project (2024)  GCDA-Minutes  Page 11    represent Piedmont Water and Jim Woodward will represent the Greene County Development. Authority in thej project. Mr. Schmidt gave a brief overview oft the flow of funds for paying the construction costs throughout the project answering a question by Scott Tolleson, and that the GCDA will receive the. Authority's: sstandard project administrative fee of1/4 of 1% of $2,000,000 equal to $5,000 for management and administration with the County for the project. Schmidt also stated that there is no b. Vincent Lewis raised questions about consumer protection concerning prices charged by Piedmont. He also asked ift tying into thel line by current residents would be required. Byron Lombard stated that the project will contribute to economic development with a better quality of wastewater treatment than is currently available ini this area oft the county. He also stated that current residents will: not bei required toi tie into the line once completed. Mr. Lombard shared that existing communities have expressed interest in tying into the line for service. and were: not concerned with the costs related. d. Mark Lipscomb stated that thei residents on Richland Connector will benefit from the e. Jim Baker commented on rate ofg growth citing the length oft timei it took for Greene County to grow from 15,000 to approximately 22,000 people now. Mr. Baker urged people not toj panic, it's a great opportunity, and thes schools are still al keyi issue. . ScottTolleson raised questions about agreement details and noted that the meeting MOTION: Motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024) (attached hereto and made a part of) was madel by Vincent VOTE: Motion was approved by votes of 5 members (Scott'1 Tolleson, Sam Young, Vincent Lewis, Mark Lipscomb, and Dee Lindsey). Rabun Neal voluntarily recused himself from vote.  apparent legal conflict ofinterest for Rabun Neal.  new line.  minutes will reflect Rabun Neal voluntary recusal from vote.  Lewis and seconded by Mark Lipscomb.  VI. Public Comments  A. Maggie Combs gave an overview of The Wellbeing Project for Greene County 2024 covering the mission, purpose, theory of change, process, team, and request for support. Combs stated the cost oft the project of $30,000 and requirement of] participation of] public, private, and nonprofit financial support. Ms. Combs also discussed the need for data collection, analysis, and availability to support findings. Combs answered questions from those in attendance. B. Scott' Tolleson stated that the development authority is currentlyi in a strategic planning process and raised questions of what is the value to the development authority and how willi thel board of education benefit from this study. Tolleson also stated that having hard datai to support the findings is good. He also inquired about the estimated time frame for completion. Dick Schmidt C. David DuBois raised the question of what is the plan ofa action to address needs after completion D. Otho' Tucker stated that one goal is to bring representatives of various groups together to make a plan to address needs and promote better teamwork throughout the community to improve the E. Vincent Lewis asked ift the organization is a 501 (c)(3) and added that he will contribute. F. Mark Lipscomb stated that he will support a contribution of $5,000 by the GCDA foran G. Mark Schulz: stated that he was not aware there would be a discussion about the IGA. Schulz recommended that Piedmont Water change rate structure to a pro-rated structure to address  and Combs stated that the goal is tol have the results before January.  ofthes study. education system.  opportunity to make a change in education in Greene County.  GCDA-Minutes  Page 12    customers that do not use the minimum monthly amount of water that customers are currently billed for. Schulz mentioned the When Blacks and Whites WorkTogether event at Parkside MOTION: Motion to approve a financial contribution of $5,000 toi the Greene Wellbeing Project  Main' Theater on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm.  2024 by GCDA was made by Mark Lipscomb and seconded by Rabun Neal.  VOTE: Motion was approved by unanimous vote. There was no need for an executive session at this time.  VII. Executive Session VIII. Adjourn  Vice Chairman Rabun Neal asked ift there was any further discussion needed and called for a motion MOTION: Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dee Lindsey and seconded by Vincent Lewis.  to adjourn meeting.  VOTE: Motion was approved by unanimous vote.  I,Sam Young, Secretary oft the Greene County Development. Authority, dol hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute ai true and correct copy of the: session minutes of the Greene County Development Authority meeting  held on' Tuesday, August 13, 2024. This the 1oth day of September, 2024.  Gpnwim Sam Young, Secretary  Ppf  GCDA-Minutes  Page 13    INTERGOVERNMENTALAGREEMENT Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  THIS NIERGOYERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 3th day of Avqust 2024 (the "Effective Date"), by and between GREENE COUNTY, GEORGIA, aj political subdivision ofthe State of Georgia, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners (the "County"), and the GREENE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public  corporation (the Authority").  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, the Authority is a State of Georgia constinutionaly-chartered authority, created under the "Greene County Development Authority Act" (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 3005) (the  "Act"); and  WHEREAS, the Act was amended by the Georgia General Assembly in 1980 (see Ga. Laws 1980, p. 3105) to clarify that, except as specifically provided otherwise in said Act or the Constitution, the Authority shall have the same powers, duties, rights, responsibilities, and obligations, as an authority under the general Development Authorities Law" (i.e., O.C.G.A. $  36-62-1 et seq.); and  WHEREAS, pursuant tol Development. Authorities Law, one] purpose ofthe Authorityi is the development and promotion oft trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities for the public good and general welfare and toj promote the general welfare of the State; and  WHEREAS, the Development Authorities Law, at O.C.G.A. $ 36-62-2 (Definitions) provides, in part, that, "As used in this chapter, the term: : (6) Project' includes: : (N)[he acquisition, construction, installation, modification, renovation, or rehabilitation ofl land, interests in land, buildings, structures, facilities, or other improvements and the acquisition, installation, modification, renovation, rehabilitation, or furnishing off fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, orother property ofany nature whatsoever used on, in, or in connection with any such land, interest in land, building, structure, facility, or other improvement, all for the essential public purpose of the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities. A project may be for any industrial, commercial, business, office, parking, public, or other use, provided that a majority oft the members oft the authority determines, by a duly adopted resolution, that thej project  and such use thereofwould further the public purpose of this chapter"; and  WHEREAS, the Development Authorities Law, at O.C.G.A. $ 36-62-6 (Powers of Authorities) provides, inj part, that, "(a) [elach authority shall have all oft the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions oft this chapter, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power: : (3)To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary to exercise the powers of the authority, any of which contracts may be made with the county in which the authority is located :; each such county : [is]  authorized to enter into contracts with the authority"; and  Intergovemmental. Agreement - Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 1of10    WHEREAS, Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizes, among other things, any county, municipality or other political subdivision of the State to contract, for aj period: not exceeding fifty (50) years, with another county, municipality or political subdivision or with any other public agency, public corporation or public authority for joint services, for the provision of services, or for the provision or separate use of facilities or equipment, provided that such contract deals with activities, services or facilities which the  contracting parties are authorized by law to undertake or toj provide; and  WHEREAS, the Authority and the County are entering into this Agreement regarding a Project (described below) wherein the County shall deliver funds to the Authority, such funds to be applied to a wastewater collection system expansion project (more particularly described below as the "Project") and wherein the Authority will manage the administration of such fund contribution and monitor the Project and the other participants' performance under a corresponding Project development participation agreement, all of which the Authority and the County agree will promote the generation of County-wide public benefits and will further  the public purpose ofthe Development Authorities Law; and  WHEREAS, the Authority and the County agree that the project or projects described herein promote the development oft trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the Authority and the County  hereby agree as follows:  ARTICLEI  DEFINITIONS AND RULESOF CONSTRUCTION  Section 1.01 Definitions. All words and phrases not otherwise defined in this Agreement Section 1.02 Rules of Construction. The definitions referred to in Section 1.01 shall be equally applicable to both the singular and the plural forms oft the terms therein defined and shall cover all genders. Words such as "herein," "hereby," "hereunder," "hereof," "hereinbefore," "hereinafter," and other equivalent words refer to this Agreement and not solely to the particular portion thereof: in which any such word may be used. All references herein toj particular Articlesor Sections are: references to Articles or Sections oft this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Section 1.03 Recitals Incorporated Herein. The recitals set forth above are incorporated ini this Agreement by this reference, as ifsuch recitals were repeated here ini their entirety.  shall have the meanings ascribed to them ini the Development Authorities Law.  ARTICLEII  REPRESENTATIONS. WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS  Section 2.01 Representations. Warranties. and Agreements of the Authority. The  Authority represents, warrants, and agrees that:  Intergovernmental Agreement - Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 2 of10    (a) The. Authority is a public body corporate and politic oft the State, having the power to enter into and execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, and, by proper action ofi its governing body, has authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the taking of any and all such actions as may be required on its part to carry out, give effect to, and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and no approval or other action by any governmental Authority, agency or other person is required in connection with the delivery and  performance oft this Agreement by it; and  (b) There is no litigation or proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of the Authority threatened, against the Authority or against any other party which would have a material adverse effect on the right of the Authority to execute this Agreement or the ability of the Authority to  comply with any ofits obligations hereunder; and  (c)This Agreement, upon execution ofthe same, will constitute thel legal, valid and binding obligation of the. Authority in accordance with its terms, and performance by the Authority ofi its obligations hereunder will not violate, or resulti in al breach ofany ofthej provisions of, or constitute ad default under, any agreement or instrument to which the Authority is a party or by which the  Authority is bound.  Section 2.02 Representations. Warranties. and Agreements of the County. The (a) The County is a political subdivision of the State, having the power to enter into and execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, and, by proper action ofi its governing body, has authorized the execution and delivery oft this Agreement and the taking ofany and all such actions as may be required on its part to carry out, give effect to, and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and no approval or other action by any governmental Authority, agency or other person is required in connection with the delivery and performance of this  County represents, warrants, and agrees as follows:  Agreement by it; and  (b) There is no litigation or proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of the County threatened, against or affecting the County, nor to thel best ofthel knowledge oft the County is there any basis therefor, wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would materially adversely  affect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and  (c)This Agreement, upon execution ofthes same, will constitute thel legal, valid and binding obligation ofthe County enforceable in accordance with its terms, and performance by the County ofi its obligations hereunder will not violate, or result in a breach of any oft the provisions of, or constitute a default under, any agreement or instrument to which the County is a party or by which  the County is bound.  Section 2.03 Project Specifics and Public Benefits. The wastewater collection system expansion project is proposed to add approximately 4,0001 residential units ofwastewater treatment capacity within the Project Area (defined below) (the "Project"). As a result, the County and the Authority expect to benefit through incentivized economic development int the Project Area due to an increase in the potential development density of real property within the Project Area and reduced upfront land development costs to developers. The Project will also facilitate  Intergovermental. Agreement Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 3 of10    redevelopment within existing neighborhoods where current setbacks and soil conditions are not conducive to lake front home construction. The increase in potential density and reduced development costs is expected to increase sales tax revenues and the value of the County's tax  digest.  Thel Project is also expected tol benefit several developers that have residential development projects ready to move forward immediately and which will utilize the expanded wastewater collection system and corresponding treatment capacity for their currently planned residential projects, as well as Piedmont which will gain access to the Project Area for additional customers  ini its Carey Station Water Reclamation Facility.  In addition to the economic benefits referenced above, the Project is also environmentally friendly. Septic systems are known to contaminate rivers and lakes within their watersheds, and the increased sewer availability will protect the local environment from additional on-site septic tank systems. The unavailability of public sewer and/or water precludes the ability to develop  projects which cannot utilize septic tanks.  ARTICLEI II  AUTHORITY'S ROIECTPARTICIPATIONACTIVITES  Section 3.01 Services. The Authority shall use the Funds (defined below) for the benefit ofthe County regarding thel Project which contribution will promote the generation ofCounty-wide public benefits and further the public purpose of the Development Authorities Law in the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities, such Project being  more particularly described as follows:  (a)Thej proposed Project involves the expansion oft the wastewater collection system along State Route 44, across the Richland Connector, and then south to the Walker Church Community (the "Project Area") which is privately owned and operated by Piedmont Water Resources, LLC (Piedmont"). The expanded wastewater collection system, as presently designed, will consist of three submersible pumping stations and approximately 52,000 linear feet of6", 8", 10" and 12" force mains which will receive and transport wastewater along the corridors of Hatchers Run, Walker Church Road, Richland Connector, Highway 44, and Carey Station Road to Piedmont's existing Carey Station Water Reclamation Facility. The cumulative expanded sewer collection system will provide sewer collection capacity for approximately 4,000 new residential units. (b) The Project partners will be the Authority and Piedmont (each called a Participant" or, collectively, the Participants"). The Participants will enter into a Project development participation agreement that will include, at a minimum, the following terms and conditions:  (1) All Participants shall enter into the Project development participation agreement. (2) Piedmont, as the water and sewer utility provider for the Project Area and owner/operator ofits Carey Station Water Reclamation Facility serving the Project, will be the party responsible for managing the construction, operation, and  maintenance of the Project.  Intergovernmental Agreement - Wastewater Collection System Expansionl Project (2024)  Page 4 of10    (3) The Authority will contribute the Funds received from the County (described below), and Piedmont will cause to be contributed additional funds from other parties utilizing the collection system sufficient to cover alll Project costs associated with the construction of the wastewater transportation facilities necessary to accommodate their currently planned residential development projects. (4) Piedmont will pay the balance ofall Project costs after applying the contributions (5) Upon completion of the Project construction, Piedmont shall be responsible for providing sewer treatment capacity in its Carey Station Water Reclamation Facility for the Project Area equal to the treatment capacity requirements of the Project (currently estimated at 4,000 new residential unit connections) as the demand (6). As additional consideration for the Project, Piedmont will specifically reserve collection capacity in the line leading to the Carey Station Water Reclamation Facility for at least 597 residential units within thel Project Area over and above any currently planned residential development project demands as referenced in (7) The agreement shall remain effective until the Project construction is completed and as necessary to accommodate the currently planned residential development projects referenced above and for additional residential development within the (c) The preliminary budget for the Project is approximately $13,400,000. All capacity rights will be allocated to currently planned and future residential development within the Project Area. The combined $13,400,000 investment will enable treatment capacity for the 4,000  received from the other Project Participants.  grows.  subparagraph (3) above.  Project Area ofat least 597 units.  additional residential units.  (d) The Authority shall enter into the Project development participation agreement referenced above and will manage the application of the Funds received from the County toward  the construction costs oft the Project.  (e) The Authority shall monitor the Project and the performance therein by the other (f) The Authority shall account to the County regarding the expenditure of any and all public funds including the Funds. Said accounting shall include periodic (at least quarterly) accounting during the performance of the Project, accounting following the completion of the corresponding construction, and accounting within thirty (30) days following the completion ofall  Participant.  terms and conditions oft this Agreement.  Intergovernmental Agreement - Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 5 of10    (g) The Authority shall report to the County in writing at least quarterly regarding the progress of the Project and regarding the completion of the goals to be accomplished hereunder toward thej promotion oft the County-wide public benefits more particularly described herein. Section 3.02 Books and Records. The Authority shall maintain accurate books and records ofits activities in furtherance ofi its accounting and reporting obligations stated above. Section 3.03 Authority's Right to Subcontract. The Authority shall have the right to subcontract for the provision of any oft the services to be provided under this Agreement.  ARTICLEIV  FUNDSTOI BEJ PAID OVER BYTHE COUNTTOTHE AUTHORITY Section 4.01 Payment of] Project Funds by the County. Pursuant to this Agreement and in furtherance of the public purposes stated herein, the County shall, within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the corresponding Project development participation agreement referenced herein, deliver TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) (the "Funds") over to the Authority fort the Authority to utilize in application ofthel Project described herein which] Funds shall bei managed in accordance with the terms and conditions as described in this Agreement.  Section 4.02 Payment of Authority's Feesand Costs. In addition to the Funds described above, the County shall also pay the Authority's: standard project management administrative fee of one-quarter of one percent (1/4 of1% ofs $2,000,000 = $5,000) and shall pay the Authority's reasonable attorney fees associated with its engagement of outside counsel related to the  Authority's management and administration oft this Project with the County.  Section 4.03 No Debt. Claim. or Lien. Neither this Agreement nor the obligation oft the County toj pay Funds over to the Authority shall constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the State, the Authority, the County or any other political subdivision oft the State, within the meaning of any constitutional provision or statutory limitation for the creation of public debts whatsoever, nor aj pledge oft the faith and credit or taxing power of any of the foregoing, nor shall any of the foregoing be subject to any pecuniary liability thereon. Except as provided in this Agreement, no private person or entity shall ever have the right to compel the exercise ofthet taxing power oft the State, the County, or any other political subdivision oft the State, to pay the County's obligations hereunder or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the foregoing, nor shall this Agreement or the obligations of the County hereunder constitute a charge, lien, or  encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the foregoing.  Section 4.04 County's Remedies. If the Authority shall fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder, the County may institute such action against the Authority as the County may deem necessary to compel such performance. If the Funds are mismanaged in any way, the County may also seek to recover up to 100% of the Funds from the Authority. The County may prosecute or defend any action or proceedings against third parties or take any other action which the County deems reasonably necessary to secure or protect its rights in which event the Authority  agrees to cooperate fully with the County.  Intergovernmental. Agreement - Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 6 of10    ARTICLEV LIMITEDLIABILITY  Section 5.01 Limited Liability. No recourse shall be had for the enforcement of any obligation, covenant or agreement oft the Authority or the County contained in this Agreement for any claim based hereon or thereon against any member, director, officer, employee or agent of the Authority or the County or ofany successor thereto, inl his or herindividual capacity, either directly or through the Authority, whether by virtue ofany constitutional provision, statute or rule oflaw. This Agreement is solely a corporate obligation, and no personal liability shall attach to or be incurred by, any member, director, officer, employee or agent oft the County, the Authority or of any successor thereto, either directly or by reason of the obligations, covenants or agreements entered intol by and between the Authority and the County: and all personal liability ofany character against every such member, director, officer, employee and agent is, by the execution of this Agreement, expressly waived and released. The immunity of members, directors, officers, employees and agents of the Authority and the County under the provisions contained in this  Section 5.01 shall survive the termination ofthis Agreement.  ARTICLE VI DEFAULT: REMEDIES  Section 6.01 Events ofDefault Defined. The following shall be "events of default" under this Agreement and the term "event of default" shall mean, whenever usedi in this Agreement, any failure by the County or the Authority to perform any oft the obligations, agreements, conditions, covenants ort terms herein rguiediubeprfommadbyi it and such default shall continue for aj period of thirty (30) days after written notice has been given by the party alleging default; provided, however, that if the party has undertaken to cure such default, but such default is not reasonably curable within the thirty (30) day period, the default shall be stayed while the party diligently  pursues the cure.  Section 6.02 Remedies on Default.  (a) Upon the occurrence and continuance of an Event of] Default hereof, the party alleging default may by written notice take whatever action at law or in equity may appear necessary or desirable to enforce the non-monetary obligations oft the allegedly defaulting party hereunder. (b)No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any event of default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. (c). Failure toj properly and completely cure any such default may result in the termination of this Agreement by the non-defaulting party hereto upon notice to the defaulting party in  accordance with Section 7.03.  Section 6.03 No Waiver of Breach. In the event any agreement contained herein should bel breached by either party and thereafter waived by the other party, such waiver shall bel limited tot the particular breach sO waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other breach hereunder.  Intergovernmental Agreement Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 7of10    Section 6.04 Failure to Enforce Agreement Not a Waiver. The failure oft the parties to enforce any agreement, condition, covenant or term by reason ofany default or breach hereof shall not be deemed to void or affect the right to enforce the same agreement, condition, covenant or  term on the occasion of any subsequent default or breach.  ARTICLE VII TERMMISCELLANEOUS  Section 7.01 Term of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect from the Effective Date through completion of the Project and thereafter as necessary for the completion ofOLDC and OBC's developments and for additional residential development within the Project Area ofat least 597 units. Upon completion of each oft these stages of the Project, and following any remaining accounting and reporting requirements hereunder, then this Agreement  may be terminated.  Section 7.02 Reporting Requirements. The Authority shall furnish to the County the (a) The accounting and reporting obligations as stated in Section 3.01 above; and, (b) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by the County relating to expenditure oft the Funds and the economic development activities oft the Authority. Section 7.03 Notices. All communications provided for herein shall bei in writing ands shall be sufficiently given and served upon the Authority and the County, as applicable, ifsent by United States registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid (unless otherwise required by the  following information or reports:  specific provisions hereofin respect of any: matter) and addressed as follows:  Ifto the. Authority:  Greene County Development Authority Attn: Board Chairman 1034 Silver Drive, Ste. 201 Greensboro, Georgia 30642 James R. Woodward Gray Pannell & Woodward LLP 3361 Hill Street Athens, Georgia, 30601 Greene County Board of Commissioners Attn: County Manager 1034 Silver Drive, Ste. 201 Greensboro, Georgia 30642 Jarrard & Davis, LLP Attn: Greene County Attorney 222 Webb Street Cumming, Georgia 30040  with a copy to:  Ifto the County:  with a copy to:  Intergovernmental Agreement - Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 8 of10    Any party, by notice given hereunder, may designate different addresses to which Section 7.04 Binding Effect: No Partnership or Agency. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the Authority and the County, and their respective successors and assigns. Noj partnership or agency relationship among the parties shall be created  subsequent notices, certificates or other communications will be sent.  asaresult oft this Agreement.  Section 7.05 Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate  orr render unenforceable any other provision hereof.  Section 7.06 Entire Agreement: Amendments and Modifications: Waiver. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all other understandings and negotiations with respect thereto. This Agreement may be amended only in a writing signed by all of the parties. Any provision of this Agreement may be waived only in a writing signed by the party to be charged with the waiver. No course ofdealing between the parties shalll be effective to amend or waive any  provision of this Agreement.  Section 7.07, Execution Counterparts- This Agreement may be simultaneously executed ins several counterparts, each ofwhich shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one  and the same instrument.  Section 7.08 Captions. The captions or headings in this Agreement are for convenience only andi in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent ofany provisions ofthis Agreement. Section 7.09 Law Governing Construction of Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia without regard to  its conflict ofl laws principles.  Section 7.10 Nondiscrimination. In accordance with Title VI oft the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. $ 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42U.S.C. $6102, section 202 oft the. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 421 U.S.C. $12132, and all other provisions ofFederal law, the. Authority agrees that, during performance of this Agreement, the Authority, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, any subcontractor, or any supplier because ofi race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age or disability. In addition, the Authority agrees to comply with all applicable implementing regulations and shall include the provisions of this paragraph in every subcontract for services contemplated under this Agreement. Section 7.11 E-Verify. The Authority shall submit a completed affidavit to the County averring that it has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. $ 13-10-91, and that will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the term of the Agreement.  Intergovernmental Agreement - Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 9 of10    In the event. Authority employs or contracts with any subcontractor(s) in connection with this Agreement, Authority agrees to secure subcontractor affidavits from such subcontractor in accordance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. $ 13-10-91 and Georgia Rule 300-10-1-.02. Ifa subcontractor affidavit is obtained, the Authority agrees to provide a completed copy to County  within five (5) business days of receipt from any subcontractor.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the. Authority and the County have caused this Agreement to be executed in their respective names and their respective seals to be hereunto affixed and attested by their respective duly authorized officers, all as oft the date first above written.  GREENE COUNTY, GEORGIA  By:  Gary Usry, Chairman  coi EA4 COUNTY SEAL COUNTY,  Attest: Spui V. I Sylvia V.Hill, County Clerk  GREENE COUNTYDEVEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  By:  Chairman  SM  ScottTolleson,  [AUTHORITY SEAL]  NN TY DEVELOPA SCORPORN SEAL ENE GEORGIA  AmSlm,  Sam Young, Authority  A  Intergovernmental Agreement Wastewater Collection System Expansion Project (2024)  Page 10of10    The Wellbeing Project GREENE COUNTY 2024  MISSION  The Greene Wellbeing Project (GWP) will empower the Greene County community' with meaningful data that will lead to morei informed decision making, improvements in service delivery and greater quality of  life for our citizens. PURPOSE  Support our community leaders andi institutions by providing a comprehensive snapshot of Greene County's unique needs and assets. The survey data will close the gapi in existing data sets, providing our community with more robust information that can! be used to inform policy and practice in a variety of The GWP is pioneering an unprecedented collaboration of community leaders, using a data collection approach that is unique and comprehensive. Our assessment provides information in five proposed domain areas: economy,' workforce development, healthcare, housing, and education. THEORY OF CHANGE: How to extend beyond goals and objectives to include impact  settings.  Stakeholders use Service delivery & decision making  Individual and population outcomes are improved  Wellbeingi inc our community increases  Data Collection, analysis, data toi inform  policyi ist more effective and equitable  reporting  Data becomes information, information becomes knowledge, knowledge can change the way people make decisions. Making more informed and evidenced-based decisions leads to better and more efficient resource allocation and changes outcomes.  PROCESS  Greene County community leaders ("30-40) will participate in one-hour focus groups that will include open-ended, semi structured questions. Conversations willl be recorded for data analysis. Results will be analyzed and: shared with the GWP. The outcome will be a report identifying Greene County's most pressing challenges locally, the strengths and assets of the county and how they can be used to address Grace Bagwell-Adams, Ph.D., MPA, Associate Professor, UGA Dept of Health Policy & Management Maggie Combs, MPA, Global Director Community Impact, Boston Scientific, BOE Member Elect (4)  thei identified challenges. TEAM  Sarah McKinney, President, Athens Area Community Foundation  REQUEST  The Greene Wellbeing Project will cost $30,000 and will require the alignment and participation of  public, private, and nonprofit engagement andi financial support.    AWP//30//ONEPAGER  YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH  Athens-Clarke County experienced a significant increase in behavioral and mental health issues among youth. The problem has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, severe workforce shortages, and an overall lack of resources for children.  Children who have experienced an adverse childhood experience (ACE) are much more likely to have mental health disorders and illicit substance use.  Mental Health Outcomes  Anxiety in the Past 30 Days, GA DOE Survey, Grades 6-12, Oconee County, GA, 2019-2022  The % of students that have felt intense anxiety, worries, or fear has increased every year for each day  20.00% 18.00% 16.00% 14.00% 1200% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00%  range  1-2days 3-5 days 690 days 10-19 days 20-29days A1I30 days  How many of the past 30 days did thes student feel anxiety  #2019 2020 2021 2022  2nd  40,000 students in Georgia reported attempted suicide in 2019  50%  1in5 children report suffering from a mental illness in Georgia?  leading cause of death for youth was suicide in 2020  increase of youth experiencing a major depressive episode in the 2000's 3  1.Centers for Disease Controla and Prevention. (2021). Fast Facts. Centersf for Disease Control: and! Prevention. 2.Sofferin, D.( September: 10,2 2022). Georgia! Kids and' YouthF Facel Mentall Health Crisis. Georgial Department of 3.Curtin, S.C.(2020). State Suicidel Rates AmongA Adolescents and) Young AdultsA Aged 10-24: United States,  information For more go to wathampelengokdon  Behaviorall Health andI Developmental Disabilities.  2000-2018. National Vitals Statistics Reports: Fromt the Centersf for Disease Controla and Prevention,' National orcontact us atr rbaskam@uga.edu  ATHENS