CITY OF HOSCHTON CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 AT 6:00PM HOSCHTON COMMUNITY CENTER B 65 CITY: SQUARE, HOSCHTON HOSCHTON WORK SESSION AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AGENDA APPROVAL REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. JCWSA Water Purchase Agreement 2. IGA--Hoschton Park 3. Resolution 2025-08: Personnel Policy Update-Retirement Plan 4. Resolution 2025-09: Georgia Cities Week 5. TA-25-01: Sign Ordinance Text Amendment 6. Bid 2025-001 Oak Street Park 7. Bid 2025-002 Demolition of home at Mulberry Park 8. Wildflower At the Village Request for Speed Tables CITIZEN INPUT EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) ADJOURN Upcoming Events: March 20th @ 6:00pm City Council Meeting (Voting Session) March 26th @ 6:00pm Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 27th @ 3:00pm Historic Preservation Committee Meeting March 27th @ 6:00pm Community Conversations: Guest Steve Wittry, President & CEO, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce CIVILITY PLEDGE The way we govern ourselves is often as important as the positions we take. Our collective decisions will be better when differing views have had the opportunity to be fully vetted and considered. AlL people have the right to be treated with respect, courtesy, and openness. We value all input. We commit to conduct ourselves at all times with civility and courtesy to each other. CITY OF HOSCHTON RULES OF DECORUM The purpose of the Rules of Decorum is to foster an atmosphere of civil and courteous discourse, even and especially when discussing contentious topics, at all meetings held by the City of Hoschton. a. Rulesapplicable. to the public 1. Each speaker will be given 5 minutes during public comment. 2. Each speaker will direct his or her comments to the Mayor or presiding officers and not to any other individual present. 3. Each speaker will refrain from personal attacks, foul or abusive language, and will maintain a civil and courteous manner and tone. 4. Each speaker will speak only to the agenda item under consideration. This does not apply during the Public Comment agenda item. 5. Members of the audience will respect the rights of others and will not create noise or other disturbances that will disrupt the meeting. b. Rules for Mayor and Members of Council, Committees, Boards,or Commissions 1. Members will conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner at all meetings. FEBURARY 2025 CITY MANAGER REPORT The staff team met with Tribute Development team for a pre-construction meeting. An LDP has been given and grading has begun. The staff team met with Aberdeen Development team for a pre-construction meeting. An LDP has been given and grading has begun. Public Works hired three new staff members. Finance Director and City Manager met with different avenues to work on municipal complex. Water Audit has started. This audit is completed every: year. Mayor and City Manager met with Azelea's Management Team and are working on a future meeting with management and citizens of azalea. Met with Chief Stephens, Chief Hill and Mr. Jamie Wheeler, Public Works Director to go over future storm preparation. New Traffic Light has been set and active at Twin Lakes Parkway. Court with our new judge, solicitor and court clerk took place this month and went very smooth. The city partnered with AME Church to conduct a blood drive at the community center. They reached their goal! Bids were submitted for the Mulberry Home Demo and the Oak Street Park for your consideration. Q&A was hosted by the City and were honored to have our chair-commissioner, Mr. Marty Clark and District Commissioner, Mr. Ty Clack to speak on behalf of the county. City Engineer and City Manager met with Georgia Power to discuss expansion upgrade for the treatment plant. City Manager and City Planner met with Our rep from North Georgia Regional Commission on some great services and opportunities for the City. Other Highlights: > Kroger is set to open August 2025 > McDonalds (At Publix) is set1 to open Late Summer 2025 Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Harrison City Manager 2024/2025 On-Going Projects City Project Est. Cost Grant Est. Completion Project Fund Mulberry Park $1.5 Mil $500,000 LWCF Winter 2026 General (153 Mulberry) WWTP Phase 2 $25 Mil $2.2 Million Fall 2025 Sewer .5 to.95 MGD SLFRF Grant Water Booster $720,000 $440,000 Fall 2024 Water Pump SLFRF Grant COMPLETED WWTP Phase 3 $8 Mil No Winter 2028 Sewer .95 to 2.0 MDG Main Water $948,431.00 Water Line Upgrade (Under Budget) No COMPLETED Phase 1B South Water 3,015,906.00 $1 Million ARC Spring 2025 Water Tank (Under Budget) Broad Street $314,845.00 $45,312.19 General Paving LMIG COMPLETED Public Works $812,784.50 No Winter 2024 General Building Panther Court $1.2 Mil $600,000 Early' Winter Sewer 2025 CDBG Parking Deck TBD TBD TBD General Updated 12/2/2024 - - HOSCHTON The City's ongoing groundwater investigation program has two more possible locations for establishing production wells. There are two potential locations on the Uline, (formally Pirkle) site near the City Park on Cabin Drive. GZA/ Emery and Garrett were also authorized to explore potential sites in the southem section of Cresswind/ Twin Lakes. GZA released a report in late fall of 2024, with findings of the exploration. All potential sites examined were located in the undevelopable sections of the property. Ten potential well sites were located utilizing a sophisticated ground penetrating fracture location technique. Through a process of accessibility and cost, potential sites CHG- CW1, CHG-CW2, CHG-CW-5, CHG-CW3, and CHG-CW10 are considered worthwhile to further explore. Detailed drawings of the potential well sites, including access routes, are needed in order to negotiate and secure purchase options. GIS Mapping system is underway to include water, sewer and storm. Mapping will include water valves, hydrants, manholes, pump stations, line sizes etc. Attempting to obtain digital "as-built drawings" on some past projects The Public Works Building at Cabin Drive is well underway and nearing completion. Initial Plans for Mulberry Park are under review. A request for proposal for demolition and disposal of the house at 153 Mulberry Street has been advertised. Proposals are due by the Close of business on February 25, 2025 Water and Sewer customer growth, usage and revenue report for 2025 is attached. The City added 589 new residential users in 2025 for a total of3,016. There were 17 new commercial users also added for a total of 165. The 2024 water and sewer data report for 2025 is also attached. Total influent water to the City's system was 190,669,320 gallons, or an average of 522,382 gallons per day (GPD). Water demand was up 25 per cent from 2023. Wastewater treated in 2024 was 120,430,000 gallons or an average of 329,945 gallons per day (GPD). Sewer demand was up 31 per cent from 2023. ZIPRQJECTSV71700AHomchom-GemeralCOms.hing12024 engineers reportsl20251 Engineers Reportsl20251 Engineers) Report- February 2025.docx Sewer Use Residential Number of Users Gallons per Customer Dollars per Customer GPD per User Jan-24 2215 2951.09 $36.98 98.37 Feb-24 2228 2760.01 $35.45 92.00 Mar-24 2271 2826.89 $35.97 94.23 Apr-24 2300 2656.29 $34.55 88.54 May-24 2397 3239.30 $39.10 107.98 Jun-24 2397 3719.21 $43.38 123.97 Jul-24 2500 5132.48 $55.86 171.08 Aug-24 2537 5184.67 $56.49 172.82 Sep-24 2588 5040.41 $55.15 168.01 Oct-24 2656 4501.77 $50.41 150.06 Nov-24 2724 4028.46 $46.36 134.28 Dec-24 2799 3369.87 $40.58 112.33 Sewer Use Commercial Number of Users Gallons per Customer Dollars per Customer GPD per User Jan-24 77 9244.01 $151.48 308.13 Feb-24 77 10040.12 $161.98 334.67 Mar-24 78 8610.08 $176.68 287.00 Apr-24 78 10170.40 $163.47 339.01 May-24 79 11272.85 $178.07 375.76 Jun-24 81 11741.12 $183.71 391.37 Jul-24 81 12042.94 $190.73 401.43 Aug-24 79 12496.30 $194.91 416.54 Sep-24 78 15527.28 $235.08 517.58 Oct-24 81 13156.78 $201.93 438.56 Nov-24 80 14130.81 $215.57 471.03 Dec-24 81 10472.69 $167.44 349.09 Water Use Residential Number of Users Gallons per Customer Dollars per Customer GPD per User Jan-24 2427 3010.59 $36.36 100.35 Feb-24 2440 2862.10 $35.07 95.40 Mar-24 2482 2916.92 $35.36 97.23 Apr-24 2511 2743.74 $33.90 91.46 May-24 2567 3338.13 $38.93 111.27 Jun-24 2607 3771.09 $42.89 125.70 Jul-24 2710 5143.19 $56.80 171.44 Aug-24 2748 5233.88 $58.51 174.46 Sep-24 2801 5022.12 $55.97 167.40 Oct-24 2871 4549.10 $51.26 151.64 Nov-24 2939 4076.35 $46.74 135.88 Dec-24 3016 3409.32 $40.10 113.64 Water Use Commercial Number of Users Gallons per Customer Dollars per Customer GPD per User Jan-24 148 7305.11 $150.76 243.50 Feb-24 149 6545.85 $139.37 218.19 Mar-24 149 7333.56 $151.70 244.45 Apr-24 151 6874.13 $144.29 229.14 May-24 150 9012.52 $177.75 300.42 Jun-24 154 13198.35 $244.98 439.95 Jul-24 162 13593.28 $250.73 453.11 Aug-24 154 27840.11 $479.82 928.00 Sep-24 152 27731.98 $476.84 924.40 Oct-24 160 23980.99 $415.80 799.37 Nov-24 161 19840.09 $352.97 661.34 Dec-24 165 19870.25 $355.23 662.34 City of ENGINEERING EM MANAGEMENT H HOSCHTON Erperience . Trust . Solutions HOSCHTON Georgia Civil and Environmental Engineers City ofHoschton Water Treatment System and Wastewater Treatment Facility Water System Permit # 1570002 - NPDES # GA0035980 1/2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility - System is not operating within permit limits 1. Treatment Facility Solid Content (MLSS): Belt press operation and wasting of solids has been continuously ongoing seeking target value of MLSS. Ongoing operations will continue to maintain target value. 2. Inflow and Infiltration: The treatment system receives inflow and infiltration at the wastewater plant during significant rain events. Sources ofI/I within the collection system should be evaluated. 3. Process Control Data: Process control sampling and analysis is conducted routinely at treatment facility to optimize treatment and ensure permit compliance. 4. Maintenance/Repair Items: EMI is continuing to itemize and repair multiple items at the WWTF in need of maintenance or repair, these items include exterior lights, influent bar-screen, grinder pump, yard hydrants, effluent UV system, EQ basin aerator. An additional aerator in Orbal basin failed creating permit compliance issues with E. coli and Ammonia Nitrogen. The aerator has since been repaired and plant is currently in compliance. Drinking Water System - System is operating within permit limits. 1. Ground Water System: System is operating within permit limits; all required sampling and analysis has been completed and meets or exceeds EPD drinking water standards. 2. LCRR: EMI has submitted to EPD the lead service line inventory as required under the Lead and Copper Revised Rule (LCCR). 3. Cabin Well: Needs include new chemical feeds pumps, chemical containment, and stand by generator. 4. White Street Well: Needs include chemical containment. Monthly Operational Summary City of Hoschton January 2025 Wastewater (Permit #GA0035980; Expires 30 June 2029) Permit Limits Monthly Average Weekly Maximum In Compliance Flow (MGD) Effluent 0.50M/0.625W 0.334 0.353 Yes Total Effluent Flow (MG) = 10.365 Permit Limits Monthly Average Weekly Maximum In Compliance pH (standard units) (min/max) 6.0-9.0 6.9 7.5 Yes Effluent BOD (ppm) 8M/12W 8.0 11.9 Yes Effluent TSS (ppm) 10M/15W 6.8 10.3 Yes E.coli (cfu/100mL) 126M/410W 164 273 No Ammonia (ppm) 0.76M/1.14W 8.55 22.05 No W=Weekly Average; M=Monthly Average E. coli is reported as a Geometric Mean Min. Dissolved Oxygen (permit limit 5.0) (ppm) = 8.60 Dry Solids Removed from Plant (tons) = 14.95 Ground Water Withdrawal (Permit #078-0003; Expires 11-07-2034) Permit Limits Monthly Average Daily Maximum Total Withdrawal GW Withdrawal (MG) 0.150M/0.150A 0.051 0.118 1.576 M = Monthly; A = Annually Drinking Water (System Permit #1570002; Expires 12-22-2027) Permit Limits Daily Average Daily Maximum Daily Minimum Monthly Total Well #1 White Street Treated Water (Gallons) Report 42,012 94,086 N/A 1,302,364 Chlorine Residual (ppm) nla 1.31 1.84 0.72 Well #6 Cabin Well Treated Water (Gallons) Report 8,812 23,519 N/A 273,168 Chlorine Residual (ppm) n/a 1.17 1.92 0.55 Braselton Connection - Henry WSID GA1570000 Purchased Water (Gallons) Report 136,114 N/A N/A 4,219,523 Chlorine Residual (ppm) nla 1.03 1.23 0.53 Braselton Connection - W. Jackson WSID GA1570000 Purchased Water (Gallons) Report 18,119 N/A N/A 561,680 Chlorine Residual (ppm) n/a 1.03 1.23 0.53 Jackson County' WSA WSID GA1570117 Purchased Water (Gallons) Report 187,551 N/A N/A 5,814,080 Chlorine Residual (ppm) nla 1.03 1.23 0.53 Remarks: Water: System is operating in permit compliance. Wastewater: System has e.Coli and ammonia violations in January. HOSCHTON EMI, CONSULTING ENGINEERS'S REPORT, FEBRUARY, 2025 Panther Court CDBG project. Initiated in 2013, this is the longest standing infrastructure project in the city. A $600,0000 CDBG grant assisted in upgrading all grinder pumps in the service area and repaving the Panther Court. A Vac Truck is to be purchased by the City as part of the matching funds. The project should be closed out by mid-March. Wastewater Plant Expansion, Phase II Expansion to 0.95 MGD- Reeves+Young awarded CMAR contract. $2.2 Million Grant awarded. $20 Million in GEFA loan funds awarded. $2.8 million in local funds pledged. A Pre-construction conference is imminent. DDR approved for expansion of Wastewater plant to 2.0 MGD. Antideg and EID have been completed and submitted to EPD. Phase I watermain upgrades, completed. Phase II or Phase "B" is completed as well. Next Phase is under design and planned for bidding next month. Booster Pump addition for Jackson County Supply- This project is essentially completed and is in the startup phase. There are several older lines in the system that need to be isolated for the system to operate correctly. The two existing wells need to have the pumps upgraded to be able to pump to 1085 MSL. Some consideration to a small booster on the Braselton feed should also be considered. South Elevated Tank- Construction to be completed in Spring, 2025 Barrow County water connection-Phase I, City portion vault on Peachtree Road to be upgraded; 12"1 bore under Mulberry to site of Barrow vault. EMI has begun work on phase I. Agreement and Schedule will be submitted in late February. City 2025 LMIG Paving project includes paving repairs and patching in The Village ofl Hoschton Area. Requests for bids should be out in early April. ZVAOACAIARaenX General Consultingl2024 engineers reports12025 Engineers Reports12035. Engineers Report February 2025.docx CIO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HOSCHTON MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2025 The Public Works Department completed the following in addition to normal day-to-day duties. Vac Truck was delivered. We have started going around the City cleaning up clogged drainage structures. Pre Con with Tribute Completed the Water Audit for submittal to the State. Met with City Manager, Chief Hill, and Chief Stephens to go over weather preparedness plan. Hoschton had zero accidents during both ice/snowstorms. Hire 3 new employees and moved into the new PW Building. PW Building should be almost ready to move in. We got the flooring done and are starting to move in toolboxes etc. We should be moved in within next few weeks. Continuing to work with EMI on getting Booster Pump online. Received the Grant Money from Safety Grant and bought new Safety Vest and Cones. Met with guy from Badger and continuing to try to change our problem meters. We are up to 99% in good standing. Met with homeowner in Quail Crossing to look at a homemade grate inlet that is causing flooding issues. Met with Ben Johnson to do Bond Release for Twin Lakes phases 6A, 6B, and 7. Cummins finished the repair to Cresswind Lift Station #3 (Truman Court) The repairs were covered by warranty. Police Department Report 03/03/2025 1. Reports and Citations- The Police Department has generated 700 case numbers since January 1 and wrote 92 citations in the month of February. 2. Court- We will have court again on April 24th at City Hall. 3. Personnel: Partrick Najjar has been appointed as our new Municipal Court Solicitor. He began on our February court date. 4. Chief- Attended a safety meeting on the design and layout of the new schools going in on Hwy 53 Attended an area Fire/Police Leadership breakfast at Braselton Police Dept Attended the PreCon Meeting for Tribute Ordered new uniforms for all officers Building and Planning Department Activity Report for February 2025 & Permit activity > 34 Total permits issued 24 were for new single-family residences 46 Certificates of Occupancy were issued & Inspection Activity 405 inspections were completed Approximately 79% passed & Dylan McClellan began training as Building Inspector & The first comprehensive plan steering committee meeting took place, Mark Beatty from Northeast Georgia Regional Commission will lead future meetings LINE ITEM #1 JCWSA WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT March Jen Williams From: Jennifer Kidd-Harrison Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 1:31 PM To: Debbie Martin; jhood@eminc.biz; Jamie Wheeler; ash@homlaw.com Cc: Jen Williams Subject: FW: Draft Water Sales Agreement Attachments: 2025:0207oxahon.watNe.yeLwRAFLI8MONTAdOA Good Morning Afternoon all, Please look over agreement and make sure all is well with the new language. If alli is well, we will target to put on the March agenda, as the current agreement expires in May. Jennifer From: Joey Leslie jleslie@)cwsa.com> Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 12:43 PM To: Jennifer Kidd-Harrison Nadedlyplhochoncom Cc: Judy Smith <smith@)cwsa.com> Subject: Draft Water Sales Agreement Good afternoon Jennifer: Attached is a draft version of our proposed water sales agreement. Thave highlighted the paragraph added, per our conversation. Please let me know if you see any issues with this agreement. We intend to present this to our Board at next Thursday's meeting. Thanks, Joey Leslie, PE SE PLS General Manager Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority Jackson 70 Authority Ave. Water Jefferson, GA 30549 Authority P 706-367-1741 ext. 227 Ejlesle@jcwsa.com jcwsa.com GEORGIA, JACKSON COUNTY THIS CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT made and entered into as ofthe between the CITY OF HOSCHTON, a Georgia Municipal Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and The JACKSON COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and through its duly constituted Chairman and Board members, (hereinafter referenced to as AUTHORITY") WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, CITY has an existing water system serving its residents and desires to obtain a supply of water from AUTHORITY; and WHEREAS, AUTHORITY owns and operates an entitlement share of the Bear Creek Reservoir Project and Water Treatment Plant for providing wholesale treated water to retail water distribution systems in the Jackson County region; and WHEREAS, AUTHORITY is willing, within its ability, to provide CITY with a supply ofwater for distribution in its system; and WHEREAS, AUTHORITY'S water supply is limited to Jackson's entitlement share at the Bear Creek Reservoir Project; and WHEREAS, AUTHORITY is willing to sell and CITY desires to purchase from AUTHORITY water for distribution through the CITY'S system, as now existent and as hereafter added to, extended, and improved, in amounts as prescribed to meet its present and estimated future requirements for the period of time and under the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, a water contract may be entered into by and between CITY and AUTHORITY pursuant to the provisions of Article IX, Section III, paragraph 1 ofthe Constitution of the State of Georgia; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual undertaking as hereinafter set out, it is mutually agreed by and between CITY and AUTHORITY, each acting by and through their duly authorized officials and governing authorities, pursuant to resolutions duly, legally, and properly adopted all as same appear of record on the official minutes of the CITY Council of HOSCHTON, Georgia, and the Board Members oft the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, as follows: 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be in effect on the date of execution as shown above and shall continue in effect for 18 months. PAGE 1 OF 7 2. AUTHORITY'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SELL WATER TO CITY For and in consideration of the sum specified herein and the mutual benefits to be derived by the parties hereto, AUTHORITY agrees to sell and CITY agrees to purchase a maximum of 400,000 gallons per day of water from AUTHORITY, subject to the limits of the AUTHORITY'S water supply available at the discretion ofthe Manager of the Authority's water system, and subject to entitlement share of treated water from the Bear Creek Reservoir Project as well as the requirements of the agreements between the AUTHORITY and the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority pertaining to the Bear Creek Reservoir Project. CITY may take said water from AUTHORITY'S Water System under the terms and conditions as set forth in this Agreement. In the event CITY finds it necessary to purchase additional water from AUTHORITY and the Manager of AUTHORITY'S Water System determines in the exercise ofhis discretion that AUTHORITY's Water System can supply the additional gallonage requested, said gallonage shall be supplied upon written authorization from the Manager of AUTHORITY's Water System. The water delivered by AUTHORITY shall meet EPD drinking water quality standards at the delivery point to the CITY's water system. AUTHORITY agrees to a maximum delivery flow of 270 gallons per minute. Delivery pressure to be a minimum of 60 PSI at the CITY's delivery point. AUTHORITY shall provide and maintain a shut-off valve, meter, and appropriate backflow prevention device at the delivery point to the CITY'S Water System. The AUTHORITY's responsibilities as to water quality and delivery standards shall terminate at the delivery point to the CITY's water system. 3. CITY'S SYSTEM CITY shall maintain its own storage, distribution, and delivery system to service its present or future customers and shall be responsible for billing and collecting water service charges from its customers. CITY shall be responsible for meeting applicable water quality standards in CITY'S water distribution system on CITY'S side of metered delivery point. CITY shall be responsible for providing necessary measures to meet CITY'S system demands related to pressure and quantity that are higher than the water delivery conditions agreed to in Item 2 above. 4. METERS AUTHORITY shall provide and maintain a water meter at the following connection points to the CITY'S system: Jackson Trail Road near the intersection of Indian Creek Road. PAGE 2 OF7 AUTHORITY shall furnish, operate and maintain at. AUTHORITY'S expense an appropriate water meter to measure the water delivered by AUTHORITY to CITY at the point of delivery. AUTHORITY shall conduct at least annually appropriate tests to assure that the meter is accurately measuring the water delivered and provide CITY with written test results for all tests conducted. CITY shall have the right to review water meter accuracy test results and to request AUTHORITY to perform additional water meter tests at CITY'S expense to assure that it is accurately measuring the water delivered. AUTHORITY shall have the right to have its representative read said meter daily within such calendar month, ifi it SO desires, and CITY may have a representative available in order that said meter may be jointly read. It is expressly provided, however, that AUTHORITY and CITY shall have the right to read said meter at such time or times within each calendar month as may be mutually agreeable. Should the representative of CITY fail or refuse to appear at the time agreed upon then AUTHORITY'S representative may read such meter and the reading SO made shall be final, conclusive, and binding upon CITY. In the event that it should appear during any month that said meter has failed to accurately measure the water passing through same, then and in that event the amount ofwater delivered by AUTHORITY to CITY during such period shall be computed by the most accurate method possible, taking into consideration the average daily amount delivered as shown by such meter when properly functioning, and the total use of water by CITY during such period as determined by the individual retail meters of CITY less the amount processed by CITY'S own water system, making proper allowance for un- accounted for water used or otherwise obtained by AUTHORITY. However, in any event, AUTHORITY shall be obligated to have any malfunctioning meter repaired or replaced promptly. 5. RATE CITY agrees to pay by the due date on the billing submitted by AUTHORITY for all water used based on the rate of $3.25 per 1000 gallons. The CITY covenants and agrees thati it shall purchase and pay for a minimum of3,000,000 gallons per month, provided the AUTHORITY is ablet to deliver that amount ofwater during such month. Thej parties also covenant and agree that they shall use reasonable efforts to maintain a steady rate of flow ofwater purchased throughout each month. IfCITY fails to purchase the required minimum volume ofwater, then JCWSA mayadjust the purchase price ofwater purchased during the remaining term ofthis Agreement to a rate of $5.00 per thousand gallons, provided however, that Authority shall give the City a ten (10) day notice to come into compliance with the requirements before the adjusted rate comes into effect. CITY and AUTHORITY recognize and agree that the rates set forth above remain in effect through the 18-month term of this Contract. AUTHORITY, however, covenants to operate and maintain, at all times its system in a businesslike manner and that it will undertake to maintain rates and collect fees and PAGE 3 OF 7 charges on a uniform, reasonable and equitable basis and in keeping with its obligations under any proceedings authorizing the issuance of any ofits obligations, and that such rates as far as practicable, shall be uniform in application to all retail water distribution systems consistent with the cost involved. It is further recognized and agreed by CITY, that all obligations herein imposed on AUTHORITY shall be performable by it solely from revenues derived from the operation of water system, as now existent and as hereafter added to, extended and improved. 6. PAYMENT Should CITY fail to pay the amount ofthe bill for any water delivered to CITY by AUTHORITY within the period herein provided, then AUTHORITY shall have the right to cease delivering water to CITY at any time it elects to do SO, provided fifteen (15) days' notice ofintent to do SO is given to CITY and CITY fails to make payment of all past due amounts, including a penalty of one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month, within such fifteen (15) day period. AUTHORITY shall not cease delivering water to CITY where there exists a good faith belief that a billing error has occurred, and the CITY meets its obligations hereunder with the exception ofthe disputed amount. The obligation of CITY to pay for water delivered under this Agreement shall never be construed to be a debt of CITY requiring it to levy and collect a tax to discharge the same but shall be an operating charge ofi its water system ranking equally to charges for salaries, wages and other operating expenses ofsuch system. CITY covenants at all times to establish, maintain, prescribe and collect fees, tolls and charges for water utilities furnished its customers sufficient to provide funds for the payment of all obligations of CITY under the Agreement. 7. SERVICE FAILURES AUTHORITY agrees to operate AUTHORITY'S Water System in a reasonable and customary manner; however, interruptions of service may occur in which event AUTHORITY shall take all reasonable means to restore the system to operation as promptly as possible. Should interruptions and possible lowering of pressure occur without AUTHORITY'S negligence or intentional conduct, CITY shall be foreclosed from any action against AUTHORITY. 8. EMERGENCY RULES AND REGULATIONS CITY agrees to comply with all rules and regulations which AUTHORTY has now or may in the future impose on its water customers during emergency circumstances. That may include, but shall not be limited to, such emergency measures as bans on water sprinkling, hydrant flushing, car washing, and similar outdoor water uses. PAGE 4 OF 7 9. FORCE MAJEURE In case by reason for force majeure either party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly, or in part, to carry out its obligations under this Agreement, then if such party shall give notice and particulars of such force majeure in writing to the other party within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied on, the obligation of the party giving such notice, SO far as it is affected by such force majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed, but for no longer period, and any such inability shall be remedied with all reasonable dispatch. The term "force majeure" as employed herein, shall mean acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances, acts of a public enemy, orders of any kind ofthe Government of the United States or State of Georgia or any civil or military authority, insurrections, riots, epidemics, landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, storms, floods, washouts, droughts, arrests, restraint of government of people, civil disturbances, explosions, breakage or accidents to machinery or pipelines, partial or entire failure of water supply, inability on the part of AUTHORITY to deliver water hereunder or CITY to receive water hereunder on account of any other causes not reasonably within the control oft the party claiming such inability. Should AUTHORITY'S ability to produce water be materially reduced by reason of force majeure, then AUTHORITY shall prorate the water available to it between AUTHORITY customers on the basis oft their relative consumption during the preceding year and AUTHORITY shall not be obligated hereby to deliver to CITY any water in excess ofi its share under such proration. 10. REVENUE BOND LAW The provisions ofthe REVENUE BOND LAW (Georgia Laws 1957, p. 36 et seq., as amended) amending the law formerly shown as the Revenue Certificate Law of1937 (Georgia Laws 1937, p, 761 et seq., as amended) are incorporated herein and made a part hereof. 11.SEVERABILITY Ifany phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Contract shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction of this State or of the United States, such adjudication shall in no way affect any of the remaining provisions hereof, all ofwhich shall remain in full force and effect. 12. WAIVER A failure to initiate action as to any breach shall not be deemed a waiver of that right of action and all such rights of action shall be cumulative. 13. EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT Upon the execution oft this Agreement by the parties hereto, any and all other agreements or contracts heretofore entered into by and between CITY and AUTHORITY PAGE 5 OF 7 pertaining to the sale and supply ofwater from AUTHORITY'S Water System shall become and shall be null and void and of no force and effect. 14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Ifany disagreement shall arise with reference to the construction of any ofthe terms or provisions ofthis Contract, or with reference to any matter connected with same, such disagreement or dispute may be submitted immediately to and decided by arbitrators if mutually agreed to by both parties. CITY shall appoint one arbitrator and AUTHORITY one arbitrator, and the two of the three SO appointed shall select a third arbitrator, and two of the three SO chosen shall control and their decision in the matter shall be binding on both ofthe parties hereto, without recourse. Provided, that if the two arbitrators first chosen cannot agree on a third, then such third arbitrator shall be appointed by a Judge oft the Superior Court of Jackson County upon application of either ofthe parties hereto. Each of said arbitrators shall be professional with experience in water production and distribution. 15. PLACE OF EXECUTION Each and every provision of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by Georgia Law. The parties acknowledge that this Contract is executed in Jackson County, Georgia and each party hereby consents to the Jackson County Superior Court's sole jurisdiction over any dispute which arises as a result of the execution or performance of this Agreement which are not otherwise resolved through arbitration and each party hereby waives any and all objections to venue in Jackson County Superior Court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acting by and through their duly authorized officers, pursuant to appropriate resolutions hereinbefore duly and properly adopted by each, have caused this Agreement to be executed in quadruplicate and the official seals of each properly affixed, as of the day and year first above written. PAGE 6 OF7 CITY OF HOSCHTON By: Mayor Debbie Martin ATTEST BY: Jennifer Harrison, City Manager/City Clerk Abbott S. Hayes, Jr., City Attorney (SEAL) JACKSON COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY By: Authority Manager ATTEST BY: Board Secretary (SEAL) PAGE 7 OF 7 LINE ITEM #2 IGA = HOSCHTON PARK AGREEMENT FOR USE OF HOSCHTON PARK THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this day of 2025 ("Effective Date") by and amongst Jackson County, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners, (hereinafter referred to as the "County"), the Braselton Public Facilities Authority, (hereinafter referred to as "PFA"), the Town ofBraselton (hereinafter referred to as "Braselton"), and the City of Hoschton, acting by and through its Mayor and Council (hereinafter referred to as "Hoschton"). This Agreement shall be construed as an Intergovernmental Agreementpursuant to Ga. Const. (1983) art. IX, $ III, para. I(a). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County, PFA, Braselton, and Hoschton desire to provide for the operation of a park commonly known as Hoschton Park located in Hoschton and on property owned in part by Hoschton and in part by the PFA, all as more particularly identified by Jackson County tax parcels 119 022 and B0I 016A (hereinafter referred to as the "Hoschton Park Area" or "Property"); WHERLAS, the primary vehicular access to the Property is through Jackson County tax parcel B01 016, which is owned by the PFA and has multiple egress points to Georgia State Highway 53; and WHEREAS, the joint use of Hoschton Park by citizens of the County, Hoschton and Braselton will be beneficial to all parties; and WHEREAS, Braselton, through its PFA, and Hoschton desire to enhance the Property and its use for the benefit of the community and hereby establish the following areas (the "Use Areas"), which are described hereinbelow and further illustrated in the attached Use Area Exhibit A for the purpose ofe entering into one or more exclusive and/or non-exclusive lease agreements governing their use. The Use Areas are: Gym Area. The building and surrounding land commonly referred to as the Braselton Historic Gymnasium (the "Gym"). School Area. The school building and contiguous land/play areas formerly known as the West Jackson Primary School (the "School") Gym Parking Area. The parking area contiguous to the Gym with multiple egress points to Henry Street (the "Gym Parking Lot") Main Parking Area. The parking area contiguous to the School with multiple egress points to Georgia State Highway 53 (the "Main Parking Lot"). The Main Parking Lot provides vehicular and pedestrian access to Hoschton Park. Hoschton Park Area. All the recreation land, including the fields, concessions, restrooms, and the walking path surrounding the park perimeter located to the south of the Main Parking Lot. (the "Park"); and WHEREAS, the Town of Braselton has previously transferred parcels B01 016 and B01 016A to the PFA; and 1 WHEREAS, the PFA has leased the certain Use Areas to National Heritage Academies, Inc., a Michigan corporation, which may be organized or incorporated for purposes of operating a charter school (hercinafter referred to as "NHA"); WHEREAS, the County currently operates the Hoschton Park Area as part of its Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the Parties want to jointly use thel Hoschton Park Area and to establish their respective rights and obligations as they relate to the Property and the Main Parking Lot; and NOW, THEREFORE, the parties for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and promises contained herein do hereby agree as follows: 1. LEASES AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. Hoschton and the PFA non-exclusively lease to the County and the PFA the Hoschton Park Area, while reserving to themselves certain rights to use said property for recreational purposes as set forth herein. The PFA hereby provides to the County and Hoschton non-exclusive access to and use of the Main Parking Area for parking and pedestrian and vehicular access to the Hoschton Park Area. 2. TERM AND PRIOR AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of forty (40) years from the Effective Date. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, that certain Intergovernmental Lease Agreement dated July 28, 2009 between the same parties is terminated, of no further effect, and superseded by this Agreement. 3. ASSIGNABILITY. The rights and obligations contained in this Agreement may be assigned by the PFA to a subsequent owner. Such assignment shall be in writing, executed by both assignee and assignor in a manner substantially similar to this Agreement, and shall not require the approval of the County or Hoschton. Upon assignation, the assignee shall provide notice to the County and Hoschton in the manner prescribed for the provision of other notices under this Agreement. Upon assignation, any obligations ofBraselton under this Agreement shall remain. The Parties acknowledge that the PFA's rights and obligations in the Agreement may be exercised or performed by NHA by virtue of a separate lease between the PFA or a subsequent owner and NHA. However, any such rights and obligations between the PFA, a subsequent owner and NHA shall be enforced through such lease and shall not impact this Agreement between the PFA, the County, and Hoschton. The County and Hoschton have no right to assign this Agreement without the express and written consent of Braselton, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 4. USE OF THE PROPERTY. The Parties agree that the County will renovate, maintain and operate the Property for recreational purposes, sporting events, and other events under the terms and conditions set forth herein. Access to the Hoschton Park Area shall be provided to the Parties and their citizens by Braselton through the Main Parking Area. The PFA shall have the right to reconfigure the Gymnasium Parking Lot and Main Parking Lot at its own expense and shall be responsible for the repairs, maintenance, landscape 2 maintenance, utilities, striping, periodic sealing, and associated costs for those parking lots. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the County shall reimburse the PFA for 50% of the actual costs of fully repaving the Main Parking Lot not more often that once every fifteen (15) years. Hoschton shall have no responsibility, during the term of this Agreement, for any maintenance or other costs related to the Property, with the sole exception that citizens of Hoschton shall pay any reasonable fees charged by the County for use of the Property through the County's Parks and Recreation Department. The County shall not charge higher fees to citizens of Braselton or Hoschton for use of the Property than the County charges citizens outside the municipal limits of Braselton and/or Hoschton. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES, The County shall be responsible for paying for the water and sewer service to the Hoschton Park Area. Said water and sewer service shall be provided by whichever Party or Parties has historically provided such service based on the agreed upon service areas. Any charges to the County for such services shall be reasonable and customary. 6. COST OF OPERATION. The County will pay all costs of operation and maintenance of Hoschton Park Area during the term of this Agreement. The County shall have the right to operate the concession stand at Hoschton Park and shall retain any fees earned from the operation of the concession stand. 7. USE DURING SCHOOL YEAR. The PFA shall have the first priority of use of the Hoschton Park Area and the Main Parking Area during regular school hours on school days as published annually in the School's calendar. For the purposes of this Agreement, school hours shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during the calendar months of operation published each year (the "School Hours"). The Hoschton Park Area will be open to the public for the use of its facilities, including the track, playground, restrooms, and fields, during School Hours and at other times established by Jackson County Parks and Recreation. All field use during School Hours shall be scheduled through Jackson County Parks and Recreation. The fields may be closed periodically for regular maintenance by Jackson County Parks and Recreation as needed during the year. The school and the public will be notified when this occurs. 8. COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION USE. At all other times except for School Hours, the County Parks and Recreation Department shall control the operation and scheduling of the Hoschton Park Area. All events will be scheduied through the Parks and Recreation Department. All events will be held under the rules and regulations then in effect for the Parks and Recreation Department. A sign shall be posted at the Property setting forth the Rules and Regulations and a contact number for scheduling events. Hoschton, Braselton or NHA's use of the Hoschton Park Area, when scheduled through the County, shall be at no cost. 9. PARKING LOT USE. The Gym Parking Lot and the Main Parking Lot are intended to provide standard vehicle and pedestrian access for all operating activities and events occurring in the Gym, School, and Hoschton Park Areas. The PFA may establish "Rules and Regulations" intended to avoid damage to the Parking Lots, govern conflicting uses, and 3 promote the safe and efficient use of the Parking Lots at all times. Any use of the Parking Lots for activities other than parking, pick-up and drop-off, and ingress/egress to the campus shall be considered a Special Event ("Special Event"). All Special Events shall be scheduled in advance with and approved by the PFA, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. No Special Events may be scheduled by the County in the Parking Lot Areas, Hoschton Park Area, or the Gymnasium Area during School Hours. There shall be no restriction or prohibition against events being held in the school building outside of School Hours, and the parties acknowledge the PFA has a right to exclusive use of the Gymnasium up to 25 times per year, outside of School Hours, under a separate agreement with the County (the "School Events"), The School Events shall have unrestricted use of the Main Parking Lot, without diminishing the use and access rights granted to the County and Hoschton under this Agreement. As early as reasonably possible, all parties agree to coordinate and communicate with each other about planned events, including School Events, that could result in the use of the Main Parking Lot beyond its capacity. 10. NOTICES. Any notice or other communication permitted or required under this Agreement is to be in documented form. Any notice may be delivered personally, or by United States first class mail, or by Postal Service or commercial overnight document delivery service, or may be transmitted by email, to the party at the address set forth hereunder. Any notice given under this Agreement is deemed to have been given on the date dispatched or transmitted, or if given personally, on the date such notiçe document was personally delivered. The addresses stated in this paragraph may be changed by the respective parties upon a documented notice delivered pursuant to this paragraph. COUNTY: Jackson County 67 Athens Street Jefferson, GA 30549 Attn: County Manager w/ a copy to: Charles M. Ferguson, Jr., County Attorney Atkinson Ferguson, LLC 118 Court Street Monroe, GA 30655 tepum@ntimomtepsscon The PFA: Braselton Public Facilities Authority Attn: Town Manager 4982 Highway 53 Braselton GA 30517 4 w/ a copy to: Gregory D. Jay, Town Attorney Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC 4350 South Lee Street Buford, Georgia 30518 BRASELTON Town of Braselton Attn: Town Manager 4982 Highway 53 Braselton, GA 30517 w/ a copy to: Gregory D.. Jay, Town Attorney Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC 4350 South Lee Street Buford, Georgia 30518 HOSCHTON: City of Hoschton Attn: City Manager 61 City Square Hoschton, GA 30548 w/ a copy to: Abbott S. Hayes, Jr. Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar, LLP 200 E.E. Butler Parkway P.O. Box 1457 Gainesville, GA 30503 11. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is being executed and delivered in the State of Georgia and shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. 12. MISCELLANEOUS. (A) To the extent allowed by law, the County shall indemnify and hold Hoschton and the PFA harmless from any and all claims arising from the use ofHoschton Park along with use ofthe! Main Parking Lot, the Gym, or the Gym Parking Lot by the County. The County agrees to defend Hoschton and the PFA from any claims arising from the County's use ofHoschton Park along with use of the Main Parking Lot, the Gym or the Gym Parking Lot by the County or its patrons for recreational purposes, including without limitation, attorneys' fees and court costs. (B) To the extent allowed by law, the PFA shall hold Hoschton and the County harmless from any and all claims arising from the use ofHoschton Park along with the use of the School, the Main Parking Lot, the Gym and the Gym Parking Lot during School Hours or whenever Hoschton Park, the School, the Main Parking Lot, the Gym or the Gym Parking Lot is used by Braselton, Braselton agrees to defend Hoschton and the County from any claims arising from the use of Hoschton Park 5 along with the use of the School, the Main Parking Lot, the Gym or the Gym Parking Lot for recreational purposes, physical education, sporting events, and school events during School Hours or whenever Hoschton Park, the School, the Main Parking Lot, the Gym or the Gym Parking Lot is used by the PFA, including without limitation, attorneys' fees and court costs, (C) To the extent allowed by law, Hoschton shall hold the County and the PFA harmless from any and all claims arising from the use of Hoschton Park, the Main Parking Lot, the Gym or the Gym Parking Lot) by Hoschton. Hoschton agrees to defend and hold harmless the County and the PFA from any and all claims arising from Hoschton's use ofHoschton Park (along with use of the School, the Main Parking Lot, the Gym, or the Gym Parking Lot), including without limitation, attorneys' fees and court costs. (D) The Parties agree to maintain a sufficient liability insurance policy on1 their use of Hoschton Park and will name the other Parties as additional insureds on said policy to enable them to meet their obligations pursuant to this section of the Agreement. 13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement oft the parties hereto and shall not be modified or amended except by instrument signed by all of the parties hereto. The parties represent and warrant to each other that this Agreement has been approved by action oftheir governing bodies in duly-called public meetings. 14. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed by the parties in one or more counterparts or by one or more copies delivered by electronic transmission, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same original of this Agreement. 15. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provision was omitted. 16. NEUTRALITY, This Agreement is not to be construed or interpreted in favor of any particular Party but is to be construed as if drafted collaboratively by all Parties to the Agreement. 17. ARTICLE AND PARAGRAPH HEADINGS. The headings of the several Articles and Paragraphs contained herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such Articles and Paragraphs. 18.) FORCE MAJEURE. Whenever a period oftime is herein provided for a Party to do or perform any act or thing, the Party shall not be liable or responsible for any delays due to strikes, riots, acts of God, shortages of labor or materials, national emergency, acts of a public enemy, governmental restrictions, laws or regulations. 19. TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is oft the essence of all the terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions ofthis Agreement. 6 20. AUTHORITY. Each Party hereby certifies that it has all necessary authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. Upon execution, this Agreement will be a valid and binding obligation of each Party and enforceable in accordance with its terms. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written. JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: (SEAL) Marty Clark, Chairman Attest: Ericka Johnson, Deputy Clerk Approved as to Form: Charles M. Ferguson, Jr. County Attorney CITY OF HOSCHTON By: (SEAL) Debbie Martin, Mayor Attest: Jennifer Kidd-Harrison City Manager and Clerk Approved as to Form: Abbott S. Hayes, Jr. City Attorney 7 BRASELTON POBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY By: (SEAL) Larry Monroe, Chairman Attest: Jennifer Scott Town Manager and Clerk Approved as to Form: Gregory D.Jay Authority Attorney TOWN OF BRASELTON By: (SEAL) Kurt Ward, Mayor Attest: Jennifer Scott Town Manager and Clerk Approved as to Form: Gregory D. Jay Town Attorney 8 EXHIBIT "A' USE AREAS Gym Parking Area AAISAIY.. 9 ES North > 3 > ISEAIRER sy RICLI Gym ER AOTI 23ACRE) i - Area ESAI School Area $ M & atag f "A A s 6 sts. 4 i a R V WICKSRONO A a a s w SA BIÇT : Main Parking 76SACRFS Wa y 3 5 A 1 Area W u 1 ca 45 ah M - Md: 3AY0sa AP DALCnAIN 1 * A SE E - ( w" M WR; 3# / vJ *6 in Trs - v, V AP a Hoschton Park 1 Area C / K : - rs 7. Fn A Rsapa n u2 un nf VRS (w MARY mi a0 45 54 AMSR PUPEESRNS SCAirN MA) 10 LINE ITEM #3 RESOLUTION 2025-08: PERSONNEL POLICY UPDATE RETIREMENNT PLAN CITY OF HOSCHTON STATE OF GEORGIA RESOLUTION 2025-08 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY REGARDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hoschton ("City") desires to amend the personnel policy, such that employees of the City are aware of their rights and obligations relating to employment by the City and to ensure that the citizens of the City continue to receive excellent service from the persons who work for the City; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a new employee defined benefit retirement plan and wishes the change to be reflected within Section 10.4 of the personnel policy "Retirement Plan" as attached hereto in "Exhibit A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the City of Hoschton does hereby adopt the amended personnel policy and directs the Mayor and City Manager to sign such documents and take such action as are necessary to ensure that the personnel policy is made available to City staff. Adopted this day of 2025. Debbie Martin, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 1 Exhibit A" 10.4 RETIREMENT PLAN The City offers a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan for eligible employees, administered through the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System. All contributions to the plan are paid by the City. pg.36 Amended 1/13/2025 Curvent poljey (related to previous Simp ple IRA Plan) 10.4 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN The City of Hoschton offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for eligible employees. The City matches up to 3% of the employee's contributions into plan after they have met their 90 day probationary period requirement. Employer contributions to plan are considered vested at 100% after the employee has been with the City for 24 months. The City does not and cannot represent or guarantee that any federal or state income, payroll or other tax consequence will occur by reason of an employee's participation in this plan. A participant should consult with their own attorney or other representative regarding all tax or other consequences of participation in this plan. LINE ITEM #4 RESOLUTION 2025-09: GEORGIA CITIES WEEK CITY OF HOSCHTON STATE OF GEORGIA RESOLUTION 2025-09 AI RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HOSCHTON RECOGNIZING GEORGIA CITIES WEEK, APRIL 21-26, 2025, AND ENCOURAGING ALL RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, city government is the closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilties; and WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits; and WHEREAS, Georgia Cities Week is an important time to recognize the important role played by city government in our lives; and WHEREAS, this week offers an important opportunityto spread the word to all the citizens of Georgia that they can shape and influence this branch of government which is closest to the people; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Municipal Association and its member cities have joined together to teach students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects and information; and WHEREAS, Georgia Cities Week offers and important opportunity to covey to all the citizens of Georgia that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement. NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Hoschton declares April 21-26, 2025 as Georgia Cities Week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Hoschton encourages all citizens, city government officials and employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated accordingly. Adopted this 20th day of March, 2025. Debbie Martin, Mayor Jennifer Harrison, City Clerk LINE ITEM #5 TA - TEXT AMENDMENT SIGN ORDINANCE CITY OF HOSCHTON STATE OF GEORGIA ORDINANCE TA-25-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOSCHTON, GEORGIA, BY REVISING SECTIONS 43-109, 43-110, 43-110, AND 43-134; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR CODIFICATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmembers desire to amend Chapter 43 relating to Signs and Advertising Devices through this Ordinance in order to address concerns expressed by citizens and elected officials oft the City of Hoschton. NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOSCHTON HEREBY ORDAINS as follows: Section 1. Section 43-109 of the Hoschton Code of Ordinances is amended by adding the following subsections as follows: (c) Signs shall be externally illuminated. (d) The light from any illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity of brightness that interferes with the peace, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of residents or occupants of adjacent or nearby properties. (e) No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluctuating lights or other illuminating devices that have a changing light intensity, brightness, or color. (f) Illumination shall be by a steady stationary light source, shielded and directed solely at the sign. Light fixtures shall be restricted to not more than one shielded light fixture per side for signs up to 40 square feet and not more than two shielded light fixtures per side for signs over 40 square feet. (g) Light sources to illuminate signs shall neither be visible from any street-right-ol-way, nor cause glare hazardous to pedestrians or vehicle drivers or SO as to create a nuisance to adjacent properties. All ground-mounted lighting must be obscured by landscaping approved by the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee. (h) Signs shall not have light-reflecting backgrounds but may use light-reflecting lettering or halo lighting. (i) Lamps shall only produce a white light. Section 2. Section 43-110 of the Hoschton Code of Ordinances is amended by deleting Table 43-1 in its entirety and substituting in its place the following: Table 43-1 Maximum Ground Sign Height Type of Sign Commercial Industrial Institutional Agriculturall Vacant PUD/Mixed Residential Use Max. height Max. height Max. height Max. height Max. height Max. height (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) Principal ground signs 12 12 12 10 10 See Sec. 43- 137 Accessory and all other 8 8 8 6 6 See Sec. 43- ground signs where 137 permitted Section 3. Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 43-111 oft the Hoschton Code of Ordinances are amended by deleting them in their entirety and substituting in their place the following: (a) One principal ground sign per property frontage shall be permitted for each lot used for commercial, industrial, or institutional uses, not to exceed 72 square feet. (b) Signs greater than 60 square feet shall not exceed 12 feet in width. Section 4. Section 43-134 of the Hoschton Code of Ordinânces is amended by adding the following subsection as follows: (c) Materials, colors, and shapes of proposed signs shall be complementary to the related buildings and to nearby structures and signs. Sign colors shall be non-reflective and shall not contain fluorescent colors. Section 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 6. Ifany portion of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair the remaining portions unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional. 2 Section 7. The effective date of this ordinance shall be immediate upon adoption by the City Council. Section 8. It is the intent of City Council that this ordinance be integrated into the Code of Ordinances of the City ofHoschton. To that end, the provisions of this ordinance may be renumbered or reorganized to effectuate that intent. So ORDAINED, this day of 2025. Debbie Martin, Mayor This is to certify that I am City Clerk of the City of Hoschton. As such, I keep its official records, including its minutes. In that capacity, my signature below certifies this ordinance was adopted as stated and will be recorded in the official minutes. ATTEST: Jennifer Kidd-Harrison, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM Abbott S. Hayes, Jr., City Attorney 4929-3954-6917, V. 3 3 LINE ITEM #6 BID 2025-001 OAK STREET PARK I - - - - - HOSCHTON Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Tiffany Wheeler, Finance Director Date: March 5, 2025 Re: Oak Street Project As you know, the City recently solicited proposals for project design of the Oak Street Park through an RFP process. We had one Company (Cranston Engineering) submit examples of comparable parks, unfortunately the estimated budgets were well beyond what we are looking to spend on this project. The staff recommendation is that we continue to work with Mayor and Council on what we can do on this park area and present something at a later time. LINE ITEM #7 BID 2025-002 MULBERRY DEMOLITION H HOSCHTON Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Tiffany Wheeler, rinance Director Date: March 5, 2025 Re: Mulberry House Demo As you know, the City recently solicited proposals for the demolition of the Mulberry House through an RFP process. We had ten companies submit bids. Myself, the City Manager, and our Engineering group reviewed each submittal for completeness. The staff recommendation for this project is Complete Demolition Services for $39,399.00. LINE ITEM #8 Wildflower At the Villages Request for Speed Tables Stephanie Myers Wildflower At the VPr Village HOA Hoschton, GA 30548 City Clerk & City Council Members City of Hoschton 79 City Square Hoschton, GA 30548 Dear City Clerk, Please accept this application, letter and Petition of signatures to begin the process of adding traffic calming devices for our neighborhood. We would like to request a couple of speed humps to be installed as quickly as possible. Our neighborhood has complained muttiple times of people who do not live in Wildflower that speed through our streets using it as a cut through for other neighborhoods, the softball fields and the city streets. We have been told we can not put a neighborhood gate in because of emergency vehicles. We have been told that the police can not pull over speeders in the neighborhood because of the DOT. We in this neighborhood are very concerned for the children that play and ride bikes here and we are certain it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs and someone is needlessly injured or worse. We have had 2 cars hit while parked on the street in the last couple of years. The city added a stop sign to help us and many people driving through the neighborhood barely stop. We have seen speeds of up to 40 - 50 miles per hour. We even see delivery people rapidly moving through without pause to look for a child. We beg of you to please help our families in our neighborhood stay safe. look forward to hearing from you on next steps to begin the process. Sincerely, Stephanie Myers HOA of Wildflower at the Village President (404) 247-1408 stephanie@wildtoweratthevllage.com kmyers@/ctioud.com APPENDIX A TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE PETITION FORM The undersigned property owners understand that the purpose of this form is to measure community interest in approving traffic calming device installation in their neighborhood. It is further understood that an acceptance of 60% or more of signatures on this form from residents on the street or community signifies to the City that sufficient neighborhood approval has been generated for consideration and approval for installati PRINTED NAME: eN ou CemL PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 2 AK - 1y MY ADDRESS: PHONE: 70- gZio 0098 PHONE: EMAIL: 1 As oudcon EMAIL: SIGNATURE: a STACAML SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: BArH TER PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 390 WHITE TEI Leun OA ADDRESS: PHONE: 19 - 396 - 205 PHONE: EMAIL: 7/N 2 0 L Couc. cou EMAIL: SIGNATURE: ah yne SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: inda Hugast PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 70 Mays lapple UBaNk ADDRESS: PHONE: 4 50 3a PHONE: EMAIL: ihe 5 Le 2000 egmail.com EMAIL: SIGNATURE: 2 SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: AAL fore PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: $ 3 ipe hsw Oe ADDRESS: PHONE:( PHONE: EMAIL: GAR FPEe.COM EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: APPENDIX A TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE PETITION FORM The undersigned property owners understand that the purpose of this form is to measure community interest in approving traffic calming device installation in their neighborhood. It is further understood that an acceptance of 60% or more of signatures on this form from residents on the street or community signifies to the City that sufficient neighborhood approval has been generated for consideration and approval for installati PRINTED NAME: DENNIS CHAFFEL JR PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 257 WHITE TRILL Um DR ADDRESS: PHONE: 308 962. 50a7 PHONE: EMAIL: Den- - Chffe Vahc. EMAIL: SIGNATURE: IA SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: CISA H. CHOFFGE PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 2257 WHHTE TRILLIUM DE ADDRESS: PHONE: 608 96a 22395 PHONE: EMAIL: LSa, Chap B Yahoo. . cOn EMAIL: SIGNATURE: A Cluayloe SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIE: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: APPENDIX A TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE PETITION FORM The undersigned property owners understand that the purpose of this form is to measure community interest in approving traffic calming device installation in their neighborhood. Iti is further understood that an acceptance of 60% or more of signatures on this form from residents on the street or community signifies to the City that sufficient neighborhood approval has been generated for consideration and approval for installati PRINTED NAME: Rithm Capital Corp PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 201 White Trillium Dr. Hoschton. GA 30548 ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: complancegasopm.com EMAIL: SIGNATURE: Jasmne Randte SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: Rithm Capital Corp PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 714 Mayapple Walk. Hoschton. GA3 30548 ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: comglance@asaommggn. EMAIL: SIGNATURE: lasmne Randte SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: Rithm Capital Corp PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 845 Sassafras Lane. Hoschton, GA 30548 ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: complance@adoopm.con EMAIL: SIGNATURE: 1asmine Rondle SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: Rithm Capital Corp PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 825 Sassafras Lane. Hoschton, GA 30548 ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: mmm-@asomgcom, EMAIL: SIGNATURE: Jasmine Randle SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: Rithm Capital Corp PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS:233 White Trillium Dr.Hoschton. GA3 30548 ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: comepmmsanamem. EMAIL: SIGNATURE: Tasmine Randle SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME:_ PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: APPENDIX A TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE PETITION FORM The undersigned property owners understand that the purpose of this form is to measure community interest in approving traffic calming device installation in their neighborhood. Iti is further understood that an acceptance of 60% or more of signatures on this form from residents on the street or community signifies to the City that sufficient neighborhood approvai has been generated for consideration and approval for installati PRINTED NAME: Zsel Alvoredo PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 169 Whie Trillion IJr ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: alveredbisre 2Cigmal.com EMAIL: SIGNATURE: C SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME:Gndon QVer) PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 455 wnik TElkun D. ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: owndonws Doymallor EMAIL: SIGNATURE: 22 ) SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: APPENDIX A TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE PETITION FORM The undersigned property owners understand that the purpose of this form is to measure community interest in approving traffic calming device installation in their neighborhood. It is further understood that an acceptance of 60% or more of signatures on this form from residents on the street or community signifies to the City that sufficient neighborhood approval has been generated for consideration and approval for installati PRINTED NAME: AI PRINTED NAME: TALENTIN PLAMA MERLP ADDRESS: 34ha V. ADDRESS: 05 WRE YRILLIVA AR PHONE: 78 L PHONE: / - 83 - 8338 EMAIL: 4mail (om EMAIL: Vika. jpla WCT d enla G yohoo.cow SIGNATURE. ww SIGNATURE: 2 * PRINTED NAME EAntr ASYMEZ PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 81 1h1 *C Ih MAI - y ADDRESS: PHONE:770- 2510. 4932 PHONE: EMAILga daineile. e. VUSEIL e7ama A( 6h4 EMAIL: SIGNATURE SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PHONE: PHONE: EMAIL: EMAIL: SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: APPENDIX A TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE PETITION FORM The undersigned property owners understand that the purpose of this form is to measure community interest in approving traffic calming device installation in their neighborhood. It ist further understood that an acceptance of 60% or more of signatures on this form from residents on the street or community signifies to the City that sufficient neighborhood approval has been generated for consideration and approval for installati PRINTED NAME: SDE bou PRINTED NAME: Kon TAYla ADDRESS: 260 wlvte tyCUm DR ADDRESS: 240 624 S TALIKin PHONE: 718 909 5 030 PHONE: 70-912 2525 EMAIL: Joebou bozo a GMA. COEMAIL: AM Ioe 700aslien SIGNATURE: OGR Hos SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: 44ela lamp PRINTED NAME: - Qhgate Muers ADDRESS8 6s S + / . ni ADDRESS: / 22 PHONE: 772 & (03- PHONE: C 242 1408 EMAIL: - / com EMAIL: SSK MVERSQ LClod Cor SIGNATURE A SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: andice Toduner PRINTED NAME: Neld Jelsen ADDRESS: 40 Vnete Tal hum Dr ADDRESS: 85 2 1e vm Dv. PHONE: 70 403-9410 PHONE: 70)540-1 1275 EMAIL:Ca yahoo - Co EMAIL: sens 2003 gmail . COM SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: a PRINTED NAMEmony Srucos PRINTED NAME: Kevtn Boqs ADDRESS: A) € Br. AB WHITE TRILLIVNT e ADDRESS:, 30 CWw Irun PHONE: 508 333 5fof PHONE: 470 25 303 EMAIL: 7PSULLY3 a n EMAIL: Rbog LS03 @ gNla Con SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: xihy LonctaE PRINTED NAME: mcbhte ADDRESS:La ILitlle lughen K ADDRESS: 0 Tydlium DZ PHONE:1018 - 315- Olo73 PHONE: 2 20 SC L EMAIL: Chishy PALAgpaucon EMAIL: KeD11767 eymat . CoM SIGNATURE: hily Askik SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: Edclle Lerhhew PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 273 whdTrilum Dr ADDRESS: PHONE: 770. 377.40 % PHONE: EMAIL: Bely Crhne 6ihai"s EMAIL: SIGNATURE: dholuz 7 Falh SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: Kye BRausn PRINTED NAME: ADDRESS: 26 VRe TIUMD ADDRESS: PHONE: 307- 459 0576 PHONE: EMAIL: Kyk b, 4345eykar.con EMAIL: SIGNATURE SIGNATURE: 10:43 - aU 5GE % - 1 - SASSI - - 5 - AQI