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11212005 November 21, 2005 November 21, 2005 - The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All council members were present. Also present were City Administrator Wayne Wright, City Clerk Susan Hiott, City Attorney Scott Cochran, Fire Chief Jason Lanyon, Public Works Director Scott Stokes, Police Chief Stan Hook, Library Director Michael Seigler, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ciaccio, Keep Smyrna Beautiful Director Ann Kirk, Human Resources Director Chris Corey, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Community Development Director Chris Miller, Community Relations Director Jennifer Bennett and representatives of the press. Invocation was given by Reverend Bill Cody from Tillman United Methodist Church, followed by the pledge to the flag. AGENDA CHANGES: Mayor Bacon stated agenda item SA (Privilege License Request - Alcoholic Beverage, Retail Pouring (Beer & Wine) - Las Lomas, Inc. - 3120 South Cobb Drive) will be tabled until the December 5, 2005 meeting. Mayor Bacon stated an item will be added to the consent agenda. MAYOR'S REPORT: - Mayor Bacon recognized Chief Lanyon, and Chief Lanyon provided details to those present concerning the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Chief Lanyon recognized Training Officer Ken Doty, and Training Officer Doty provided details to those present concerning the training CERT volunteers are given which enables them to assist with various emergencies. Training Officer Doty commended the CERT volunteers for the diligent manner in which they participated in their training, and presented training certificates to several ofthe volunteers who were present. Mayor Bacon recognized Ms. Kirk, and Council Member Pritchett read a Proclamation in Recognition of America Recycles to those present. Ms. Kirk provided details to those present concerning various programs for raising public awareness ofthe importance of recycling. Ms. Kirk stated that recycled products comprise a large part of exports from this country. Ms. Kirk recognized Dr. James Harvey from Cumberland Ridge Family Practice (CRFP), and Ms. Kirk presented the Image Enhancement Award to Dr. Harvey for improvements made to the CRFP facility which have greatly improved the appearance of the premises. Dr. Harvey thanked the present officials for the Award, and commented favorably about the quality growth and redevelopment which has occurred in Smyrna in recent years. Dr. Harvey provided details to those present concerning his medical practice in Smyrna. Ms. Kirk thanked the volunteers from IBM who have participated in recent Keep Smyrna Beautiful (KSB) activities to help enhance the City. LAND ISSUES/ZONINGS/ ANNEXA nONS: - (A) Public Hearing - Rezoning Request Z05-029 - LC and GC to RAD Conditional- 3.84 Acre Tract - Concord Road and Atkins Way - Integrity Development Group Mr. Wright stated the applicant proposes to build a 27-unit townhouse development on the subject tract at a density of 7.03 units per acre. Mr. Wright stated the Planning and Zoning Board November 21, 2005 2 (PZB) has recommended approval of the rezoning request, and that staff supports the proposal with a number of conditions. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked for public comment, and the oath was administered to several persons by Mr. Cochran. - Council Member McNabb recognized Mr. Landers from Integrity Development Group (IDG). Council Member McNabb stated this rezoning request represents a potentially less intense use than the LC and GC zoning currently approved for the subject property. Council Member McNabb stated the subject property has never been developed, and that IDG initially considered building a medical office facility there. At Council Member McNabb's request, Mr. Landers provided details to those present concerning the proposal and rezoning request from IDG. Mr. Landers stated that growth and progress in the City have created conditions which are favorable for the type of residential development IDG has envisioned for the subject property. Mr. Landers stated significant resources and effort were expended by IDG in connection with planning the originally proposed medical office facility, but that certain residential developments he has seen created in the City by successful builders has prompted IDG to take steps to emulate these examples. Mr. Landers stated the townhouse project as proposed seems to be the right sort of development for the subject property. Mr. Landers stated that substantial planning efforts have been made in connection with this proposal in order to formulate a plan for a project which will be attractive. Mr. Landers stated a rain garden, which is also known as an ephemeral garden, is a feature ofthe development plan under consideration. Mr. Landers stated a rain garden provides a means for storm-water management which is also aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Landers stated the planned townhouses will each comprise between 2,700 to 3,000 s.f., with selling prices starting at around $375,000 each. At Council Member McNabb's request, Mr. Landers provided details to those present concerning the type of streetscape planned for the proposed development. Council Member McNabb asked Mr. Landers to provide details to those present concerning parking for the proposed development. Mr. Landers stated 47 guest parking spaces adjacent to the buildings are planned for this project. Mr. Landers stated the covenants for the development will require the garages to be used for storage of vehicles and that each residence will be limited to a total of two vehicles. At Council Member McNabb's request, Mr. Landers provided details to those present concerning installation of fountains in the proposed development. Council Member McNabb asked Mr. Landers if the road inside the development will be maintained by the homeowners association (HOA), and Mr. Landers answered in the affirmative. Council Member Wood asked Mr. Landers ifIDG has met with the residents of Concord Lane concerning this development proposal, and Mr. Landers answered in the affirmative. Council Member Lnenicka stated he supports the idea of adding design elements such as decorative doors and small balconies to the rear elevations of the proposed townhouses to prevent them from having a nondescript appearance. - Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. Paul Pritchett, residing in Bentley Park, and Mr. Pritchett stated he is opposed to this rezoning request. Mr. Pritchett stated he believes the development as proposed could adversely affect traffic and the quality of life in the subject area. Mr. Pritchett expressed concerns about the possibility of this proposal setting a precedent for high-density development in the subject area. Mr. Pritchett expressed the view that the design plans IDG has drawn up for the proposed development are not especially attractive. Mr. Pritchett expressed concerns about the loss of trees which may be associated with this development proposal. Mr. Pritchett stated he is not certain the architectural design ofthe proposed development will blend well with the ranch style homes which exist in the subject area. Mr. Pritchett expressed concern about what he considers to be a proliferation oftownhouses in the Smyrna area. Mr. Pritchett asked the council members to consider denial of this rezoning request. - November 21, 2005 3 - Mayor Bacon recognized Mr. John Dubbs (phonetic), residing in Bentley Park, and Mr. Dubbs stated he is opposed to this rezoning request. Mr. Dubbs stated he is concerned about what he believes may be overdevelopment in the Smyrna area. Mr. Dubbs expressed concerns about traffic congestion which may come about as a result of increasing development. Council Member McNabb asked Mr. Landers ifIDG is agreeable to the stipulations as formulated by staff, and Mr. Landers answered in the affirmative. Council Member McNabb stated special condition # 16 shall be amended to read as follows: 16. Developer shall install 6-foot columns with a 5-foot black metal fence along Concord Road, Atkins Way, and North Cooper Lake Road for the limits of the development. Council Member McNabb stated other special conditions shall be added to read as follows: 20. No parking on street covenant to be added to the HOA covenants. 21. There will be three courtyard fountains and a pavilion in the ephemeral courtyard garden built as an amenity package. 22. There will be European-style wrought-iron balconies on the rear of the units. 23. There will be an elevator shaft in every unit. Council Member McNabb asked Mr. Landers ifIDG is agreeable to the additional stipulations, and Mr. Landers answered in the affirmative. - MOTION: Council Member McNabb made a motion to approve Rezoning Request Z05-029 from LC and GC to RAD Conditional for a 3.84 acre tract at Concord Road and Atkins Way for Integrity Development Group subject to the 13 applicable standard stipulations from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code and ten special conditions as presented. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. Council Member Lnenicka thanked the applicant for working with the City staff and officials to arrive at a suitable plan for the subject property. Council Member Newcomb stated this rezoning and development plan will help the City achieve its objective of encouraging residential development along main traffic corridors. Motion was approved 7 - O. PRIVILEGE LICENSE: (A) Public Hearing - Privilege License Request - Alcoholic Beverage, Retail Pouring (Beer & Wine) - Las Lomas, Inc. - 3 120 South Cobb Drive - Cecilia Balderas Flores, Agent Applicant Mayor Bacon asked if there is anyone present in relation to this privilege license request, and there was no response. MOTION: Council Member McNabb made a motion to table privilege license request for alcoholic beverage sales for retail pouring of beer and wine for Las Lomas, Inc. at 3120 South Cobb Drive for Cecilia Balderas Flores, agent applicant until the December 5, 2005 meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Scoggins. Motion to table the measure was approved 7 -0. - November 21. 2005 4 (B) Public Hearing - Privilege License Request - Alcoholic Beverage, Retail Package Sales (Beer, Wine & Liquor) - Century Package Store, Inc. - 5350 United Drive - Phuc Hong Tran, Agent Applicant - Mr. Wright stated that inquiry by the City police department has disclosed no information which would preclude issuance of the requested license. Mayor Bacon stated this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. Council Member Wood recognized Mr. and Mrs. Tran, and asked Mr. Tran ifhe has received confirmation of incorporation of Century Package Store, Inc. (CPS) from the Secretary of State's office. Mrs. Tran provided information to those present concerning steps which have been taken to process articles of incorporation for CPS. Mr. Cochran asked Mrs. Tran if she has documentation indicating the corporate name has been reserved, and Mrs. Tran answered in the affirmative. Council Member Wood asked Mr. Tran ifhe has been furnished with a copy of the City's alcoholic beverage ordinance and ifhe is familiar with the provisions of this ordinance, and Mr. Tran answered in the affirmative. Council Member Wood asked Mr. Tran ifhe understands the penalties involved in failure to comply with the alcoholic beverage sales regulations, and Mr. Tran answered in the affirmative. Council Member Wood asked Mr. Tran if he plans to obtain proper identification from all persons attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages at CPS, and Mr. Tran answered in the affirmative. MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the privilege license request for alcoholic beverage sales for retail package sales of beer, wine and liquor for Century Package Store, Inc. at 5350 United Drive for Phuc Hong Tran, agent applicant subject to the condition that no business license for this establishment to operate will be granted until such time as evidence of proper registration as a Georgia corporation with the Secretary of State's office under the name of Century Package Store, Inc. is furnished to the appropriate City official. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lnenicka. Motion was approved 6 - O. (Clerk's Note: Council Member McNabb was not present at the time ofthis vote) - FORMAL BUSINESS: (A) Appointment of Ward 1 Representative to the Keep Smyrna Beautiful Commission Council Member Pritchett stated Ms. Gricelda Gomez has been a KSB volunteer for about six years, and that she has worked diligently to make a significant contribution to this program. MOTION: Council Member Pritchett made a motion to appoint Gricelda Gomez to the Ward 1 post of the Keep Smyrna Beautiful Commission with a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2007. The motion was seconded by Council Member Newcomb. Motion was approved 6 - O. (Clerk's Note: Council Member McNabb was not present at the time of this vote) (B) Resolution in support of a Regional Transportation Funding Source Mr. Wright stated this resolution communicates support for regional transportation funding for the region's comprehensive transportation needs. Council Member Wood read the Resolution in Support of a Regional Transportation Funding Source to those present. - November 2 L 2005 5 MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the Resolution in Support of a Regional Transportation Funding Source. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lnenicka. Motion was approved 7 - O. - (C) Resolution for adoption ofthe National Incident Management System Mr. Wright stated the Department of Homeland Security has created a nationwide incident management system (NIMS) which standardizes terms and operating methodology for responders to emergency incidents throughout the country. Mr. Wright stated the Resolution is for adoption ofNIMS by the City which includes a requirement for the City to obtain appropriate related training for public safety personnel. Council Member Lnenicka read the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Adoption Resolution for the City of Smyrna, Georgia to those present. MOTION: Council Member Lnenicka made a motion to adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Adoption Resolution for the City of Smyrna, Georgia. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. Motion was approved 7 - O. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA: - MOTION: Council Member Scoggins made a motion to suspend the rules to add an item to the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. Motion was approved 7 -0. *MOTION: Council Member Lnenicka made a motion to add item #81 (Accept a donation of land on Spring Street from Ed Hatcher) to the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wood. Motion was approved 7 - O. (A) Approval of November 7, 2005 minutes (B) Approval of City ofSmyma Monthly Safety Incentive Award Program The City of Smyrna Safety Committee, at the suggestion of GIRMA (Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency) developed this Monthly Safety Incentive Program as a means to reward employee individually and on a department level for their efforts in promoting accident prevention and safety. Studies show that an effective Safety Incentive Program can not only reduce accidents, it can also save lives and money. It is recommended that the council approve this award program. (C) Approval of Installation of Speed Humps on Nowlin Drive Residents of Nowlin Drive have requested speed humps to be installed on their street due to excessive speeding. They have submitted a petition signed by over 70 percent of the residents. All of the requirements ofthe City's Speed Hump Policy have been met. The City Engineer has reviewed this petition and recommends approval. - November 21. 2005 6 (D) Approval of purchase of in-car mobile data systems for police use In accordance with current procedures of replacing our in-car mobile data systems after 5 years service, it is time to purchase new units. We have considered 4 different systems and have chosen Motorola. They have a GT A state contract for their computers. Purchasing and information systems staff have also been involved in the process. The cost for the first portion of the replacement will cost $184,610.48. Purchase of these units (29) from Motorola Inc. is recommended. - (E) Acceptance of a donation of property from Dennie Stone and Randall Jarvis Dennie Stone and Randall Jarvis own III 0 acre at 367 Banks Street in Smyrna beginning at a point on the south side of Banks Street 360 feet west ofthe southwest corner of the intersection of Banks Street and Guthrie Street; running thence west along the south side of Banks Street 136 feet; thence south 204 feet; thence east 130 feet; thence north 210 feet to the south side of Banks Street and the point of beginning. Acceptance ofthis offer is recommended. (F) BID A WARD BID # 6-002 Public Works requested bids for unit pricing on Cured in Place Pipe replacement, Video & Cleaning, Manhole Rehabilitation and Lateral Lining. The City's current rehabilitation unit price contract is expired and needed re-bidding. Eight vendors were solicited for bids with two responding as follows: Southeast Pipe Survey Anytime Plumbing Services, Inc. Public Works and Purchasing have reviewed the bids and recommend splitting the bid between Southeast Pipe Survey and Anytime Plumbing Services, Inc. The City will use the lowest unit pricing between contractors as we have in the past with split bids. (G) (H) BID AWARD BID # 6-005 Public Works requested bids for unit pricing on pipe replacement using the pipe bursting method. The City's current rehabilitation unit price contract is expired and needed re- bidding. Eight vendors were solicited for bids with five responding as follows: Southeast Pipe Survey Anytime Plumbing Services, Inc. K. M. Davis Contracting Midsouth Trenchless, Inc. Wade Coots Contracting Co. Inc. Public Works and Purchasing have reviewed the bids and recommend splitting the bid between Southeast Pipe Survey and Anytime Plumbing Services, Inc. The City will use the lowest unit pricing between contractors as we have in the past with split bids. - BID AWARD BID # 6-007 Public Works requested RFP's for the Belmont Lift Station upgrade. Due to capacity issues with the Belmont Avenue Lift Station engineering design was requested from PBS & J. The bid was submitted as a unit pricing proposal. Total bid includes both replacement of the lift station and new force mains. During the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 14,2005, Council elected to have the new force mains installed now and station replacement postponed until there is further development in this service basin. Eight vendors were solicited for bids with two responding, Lanier Contractors $722,200.00 and K. M. Davis Contracting $766,875.00. Removing the Lift Station from the lowest bidder's unit pricing indicates the Force Main Installation will be $399,970.10. Based upon Council requests Public Works, Purchasing and PBS & J have reviewed the - November 21,2005 7 bids and recommend bid award to the lowest bidder Lanier Contractors with a change order for $399,970.10. - *(1) Approve acceptance of a donation of land on Spring Street from Ed Hatcher Mr. Ed Hatcher would like to donate property at the corner of Spring Street and Anderson Circle to the City. Mr. Hatcher purchased l.9 acres of land from the Gravely family for $275,000, with plans to make a passive park available to the City. Hatcher Homes will bear the cost of building the park, with landscaping costing approximately $160,000. The City estimates a cost of $30,000 a year for maintenance and upkeep of the property. Acceptance of the donation is recommended. MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member McNabb. Motion was approved 7 - O. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Council Member Newcomb stated he will donate an unusual vintage book he found recently to the City Library in honor of the late Dr. Bill Lnenicka and other veterans ofthe U.S. armed services. Mr. Seigler commented favorably on the book donated by Council Member Newcomb. Council Member Newcomb recognized Mr. Miller, and Mr. Miller provided details to those present concerning current building permit statistics. Mr. Miller stated the Tree Board will be meeting next week to discuss plans for improvements to the Linear Park on Spring Road. Council Member Newcomb thanked Mr. Stokes for making a landscape improvement plan for Linear Park. - Council Member Pritchett recognized Mr. Stokes, and Mr. Stokes provided details to those present concerning the City's leaf pick-up program. Council Member Lnenicka thanked Mr. Stokes for installing curbs on Daniel Drive. Council Member McNabb asked Mr. Stokes when work will be done by his department on some sewers on Austin Drive. Mr. Stokes stated he expects the work on Austin Drive to be completed by early December. Council Member Pritchett recognized Ms. Kirk, and Ms. Kirk thanked the residents of the Deerwood neighborhood for making landscape improvements at the entrance to their community. Council Member Pritchett wished everyone a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday. Council Member Scoggins recognized Ms. Hiott, and Ms. Hiott provided details to those present concerning recent court services and administration operations. Council Member McNabb recognized Mr. Seigler, and Mr. Seigler provided details to those present concerning recent library use statistics. Mr. Seigler provided details to those present regarding upcoming library programs and events. Mr. Seigler thanked the sponsors of the recent dinner theatre fundraising event hosted by Friends ofthe Smyrna Library. Council Member McNabb thanked Mayor Bacon for his participation in this event. Council Member McNabb recognized Mr. Ciaccio, and Mr. Ciaccio provided details to those present regarding planned recreational activities and other City events. Mr. Ciaccio provided details to those present regarding progress on the parks improvement program. Council Member McNabb recognized Ms. Bennett, and Ms. Bennett had no report. - November 21, 2005 8 Council Member McNabb wished everyone a happy and gracious Thanksgiving holiday. Council Member Smith recognized Mr. Corey, and Mr. Corey provided details to those present concerning positions for which the City is currently recruiting. Mr. Corey stated the City employees' Thanksgiving luncheon was held today and that this function was well-attended and enjoyed by everyone. Mr. Corey provided details to those present concerning upcoming health- related classes which will be made available to City employees. - Council Member Smith wished everyone a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday. Council Member Smith encouraged everyone to keep in mind the members ofthe U.S. armed services who will be serving abroad during this holiday season. Council Member Lnenicka thanked Council Member Newcomb for donating a book to the City Library in memory of his late father. Council Member Lnenicka reminded those present that commemorative pavers at the Veterans Memorial are still available for subscription. Council Member Lnenicka recognized Chief Lanyon, and Chief Lanyon provided details to those present concerning progress on the new Station 3 building on Spring Road. Chief Lanyon stated there are two vacancies at the fire department, and that he expects these to be filled soon. Chief Lanyon stated a member ofthe City fire department is currently serving in the U.S. military in Iraq. Council Member Lnenicka recognized Chief Hook, and Chief Hook provided details and statistics to those present concerning recent City police operations. At Mayor Bacon's request, Chief Hook provided details to those present concerning vacancies at the City police department and efforts to recruit qualified personnel. Council Member Lnenicka stated Ms. Bennett and Mr. Miller recently assisted him with a tour of the City by the Green Tour organization. Council Member Lnenicka stated these visitors were obviously impressed by the City's redevelopment successes and quality growth. Council Member Lnenicka thanked the members of the Gates at Vinings HOA for inviting him to their annual meeting last Thursday night. Council Member Lnenicka wished everyone a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday. - Council Member Wood stated efforts to select a new finance director are in progress. Council Member Wood commented favorably about Claudia Edgar, the City's previous finance director who recently retired. Council Member Wood stated the audit of the City's finances is in progress and expected to be completed soon. Council Member Wood stated there are many good organizations in Cobb County which help provide necessities to the less fortunate, and expressed appreciation to these organizations for their contributions to the community. Council Member Wood encouraged everyone to support these charitable organizations. Council Member Wood wished everyone a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday. Mr. Wright stated the City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Mayor Bacon wished everyone a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday. Mayor Bacon thanked the employees ofIBM, the volunteers for KSB and the Taylor-Brawner Foundation and others for their efforts on behalf of the City. - - - - November 2 L 2005 9 CITIZENS INPUT: There was none. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m. ~(1~~0. ~'-~ SUSY\N D. HIOTT, CITY CLERK~V A. MAX BACON, MAYOR '-- L;;., J.. 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SMTIH, WAiI.D' 5 ( ~&~ ARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7 Resolution R2005-7 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Adoption Resolution For the City of Smyrna, Georgia - WHEREAS, Federal Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 5 establishes the National Incident Management System (NIMS); and WHEREAS, NIMS establishes a single, comprehensive approach to domestic incident management to ensure that all levels of government across the nation have the capability to work efficiently and effectively together using a national approach to domestic incident management; and WHEREAS, NIMS provides a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state and local governments to work together to prepare for and respond to, and recover from domestic incidents regardless of the cause, size or complexity; and WHEREAS, NIMS provides for interoperability and compatibility among federal, state and local capabilities and includes a core set of concepts, principles, terminology and technologies covering the Incident Command System, Unified Command, training, management of resources and reporting; and WHEREAS, all Federal departments and agencies shall make adoption of the NIMS a requirement for providing federal preparedness assistance through grants, contracts or other activities to local governments; and - WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has enacted through law (O.C.G.A 38-3-57) that all local public safety and emergency response organizations, including emergency management agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical services, shall implement the standardized unified incident command system and that those agencies that do not establish such system shall not be eligible for state reimbursement for any response or recovery related expenses; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it hereby resolved that the City of Smyrna adopts the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as established under HSPD 5 and the Unified Command System as established under O.C.GA 38-3-57 as its system of preparing for and responding to disaster incidents and directs all incident managers and response organizations in City of Smyrna train and exercise and use these systems in their response operations. Adopted this the 2151 day of November, 2005. - Resolution R2005-7 A. Max Bacon, Mayor - z~~ Je~~ Rdn Newcomb, Councilman Ward 2 <:::,. . my . Ith,. C CoouunnccUo man Ward 5 ...,~ ~oundlman W.,d 6 - ~~ffi~ Charles Pete Wood, Councilman Ward 7 --bJ r ~'./ ~~~D, .... A TTES : Susan D. Hiott, City Clerk -r- - 2 Resolution In Support Of A Regional Transportation Funding Source WHEREAS, the population of metro Atlanta has grown by approximately one million over the last decade and, by 2030, the region is forecasted to gain an additional 2.3 million residents; and, - WHEREAS, cities and town centers are attracting or will attract significant new growth, which is the result of demographic, economic, and lifestyle changes which are projected to continue for the foreseeable future; and, WHEREAS, the Atlanta Regional Transportation Plan depends on the accelerated development of cities and town centers because of their unique capacity to support efficient transportation alternatives such as public transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements that reduce automotive transportation demand and contribute to attainment of federal air quality standards, and, WHEREAS, the Atlanta Regional Transportation Plan call for heavy investment in the continuation and expansion of existing transit services and other alternative transportation infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, the reauthorization of the federal transportation bill is expected to result in increased federal funding to the Atlanta region which will require additional local match; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED and it is hereby resolved, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, that the City of Smyrna fully supports a regional funding source for the region's comprehensive transportation needs; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED and it is hereby resolved, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, that the City of Smyrna acknowledges that complete transportation needs include improvements to the transit system, the roadway system, and the bicycle and pedestrian network as appropriate for the region and its cities. - The above Resolution was read and approved by the Mayor and Council of the Cit 0 day of November 2005. ~.~ ~~~,-.J- Councilmember Ron Newcomb ... p~ LA~ Councilmember Pete Wood A. Max Bacon, Mayor Councilmemoer Wade Lnenicka ~.l~b~~-: - o nc! mem er coggms