Community Project Funding Requests (Fiscal Year 2025)
Reynolds Farm Stream Restoration
Amount: $2,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Johns Creek
11360 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Project Description: The Reynolds Farm Stream Restoration project would restore approximately 20-acres of floodplain area, resulting in improved water quality and aquatic habitat, reduced streambank erosion, and lessened impacts from flooding for downstream property owners. The restoration would entail realigning approximately 3,000 linear feet of stream to create a more natural meander, replanting the floodplain with native vegetation, and adding public pedestrian access for the surrounding community.
Walton Court Booster Station
Amount: $1,760,000
Recipient and Address: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Project Description: The purpose of this project is for construction of needed repairs to the existing booster station, which is over 40 years old.? The area served by the Walton Court booster station is at a higher elevation than the surrounding area which reduces the water pressure to the service area. To ensure enough water pressure is available for this area, pumps boost the pressure to meet the required Level of Service for customer usage. Additionally, the Walton Court station lacks a standby electrical power source. Consequently, a power outage would result in a loss of pressure in the system affecting up to 180 connections. The proposed project will address reliability, resilience and security at the existing site through building improvements, replacement of pumps, upgrades to the electrical system, installation of a standby power source, and security enhancements. With a current population of 1 million people and projected growth expected to reach 1.5 million by 2050, Gwinnett County is poised to become the most populous county in the state, with the highest number of drinking water accounts. Ensuring the provision of safe drinking water to its residents is a top priority for Gwinnett County.
Integrated Camera System
Amount: $380,000
Recipient and Address: City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071
Project Description: Replacement of in-car and body-worn camera systems with a system that integrates with dispatch, report writing, and evidence management software systems. Existing technology is slow, suffers from lack of availability of replacement parts, fails to integrate with other technology, and creates the potential for public distrust when video cannot be produced. The request reflects a 20% local match for replacement of two-camera systems in 45 vehicles plus body cameras. The specific costs reflect removal of existing hardware, new equipment costs, and labor for installation of new equipment.
Green Oak Dr. and Fox Forest Water Main Replacement
Amount: $1,120,000
Recipient and Address: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Project Description: The Mountain Park area of Gwinnett County encompasses one of the oldest residential regions in the southern part of the county with many neighborhoods dating back to the 1960s and early 1970s. Over time, the aging pipe in this area has experienced an increasing number of water main breaks. These breaks have resulted in disruptions to the local water supply. It has been determined that the water main in this area has exceeded its useful life and requires replacement to ensure a dependable source of drinking water for Gwinnett County residents. The objective of this project is to replace the existing 6-inch Asbestos Cement Pipe and 2-inch PVC pipe with 8-inch Ductile Iron Pipe. The project will involve replacing a total of 3,044 linear feet of pipe. Upon completion, the new pipe will provide more reliable water service to the community. With a current population of 1 million people and projected growth expected to reach 1.5 million by 2050, Gwinnett County is poised to become the most populous county in the state, with the highest number of drinking water accounts. Ensuring the provision of safe drinking water to its residents is a top priority for Gwinnett County.
Scenic Highway (SR124) Capacity Improvements
Amount: $1,200,000
Recipient and Address: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Project Description: To increase capacity and improve safety as well as operations along Scenic Highway between U.S. 78 and Ronald Reagan Parkway (1.1 miles). The project aims to address significant challenges related to traffic congestion and road safety along Scenic Highway between U.S. 78 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. By increasing capacity and improving operations over a 1.1-mile stretch, it seeks to reduce travel times, lower crash rates, and enhance road safety for all users????. The improvements are expected to stimulate local economic growth by improving accessibility and infrastructure, which in turn can boost commercial activity and improve the quality of life for the community. The road's current inadequacy to efficiently manage increasing traffic volumes negatively impacts the local economy, environment, and safety, making this project a necessary intervention????.
Route 70 Infrastructure and Amenities
Amount: $1,120,000
Recipient and Address: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Project Description: To plan, design, and construct infrastructure and amenities to support Ride Gwinnett Local Bus Route 70. The Ride Gwinnett Route 70 project leverages taxpayer dollars to address transportation, economic, and environmental goals effectively. It stands out for its targeted response to identified community needs, comprehensive planning and analysis, and the potential for wide-reaching benefits across Gwinnett County and beyond. Route 70 addresses a significant service deficiency by providing the first transit service in Snellville, a key suburb within the Atlanta metropolitan area. This initiative enhances connectivity to major destinations, including local businesses, retail centers, and the Amazon fulfillment center, one of the county's largest employments hubs.
T.W. Briscoe Park Community and Recreation Center
Amount: $10,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Snellville
2342 Oak Road, Snellville, GA 30078
Project Description: The T.W. Briscoe Park Community and Recreation Center is the next major project identified in the City’s Park Master Plan. It includes the demolition of the existing park office, and the building of a new community and recreation center, outdoor basketball and pickle ball courts, additional tennis courts, and the required parking facilities to serve these uses. As currently designed, the Center would house two (2) basketball courts, an indoor walking track, an outdoor pavilion, three (3) multi-purpose activity rooms, and one (1) large community room.
Intersection Improvement at Medlock Bridge Road and McGinnis Ferry Road
Amount: $1,200,000
Recipient and Address: City of Johns Creek
11360 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Project Description: State Route 141, or Medlock Bridge Road serves as a major north/south arterial in the north metro area of Atlanta. It is one of the busiest roads in the state, seeing over 80,000+ cars traversing it daily, connecting Buckhead to Cumming, spanning 34.1 miles. The project intersection is located on the border of Johns Creek and Forsyth County, serving as a key passthrough and destination point for both Forsyth County and Johns Creek residents. The intersection currently experiences significant queuing and delays in all directions, creating traffic issues beyond the intersection itself. The intersection improvement project will alleviate operational deficiencies, improving traffic flow at this major connection point between Forsyth County and Johns Creek by adding additional through lanes and turn lanes.
Transit Rider Information & Passenger Signage (TRIPS) Program
Amount: $2,046,000
Recipient and Address: Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Transit Authority (MARTA)
2424 Piedmont Rd ME, Atlanta, GA 30324
Project Description: The project will implement new digital signage across MARTA’s bus and rail services and aims to transform the transit rider experience. The screens will display real-time passenger information such as routes, service alerts, safety incidents, wayfinding, and other announcements. The TRIPS Program aims to increase the availability and accessibility of passenger information by installing screens at bus stops, rail stations, transit hubs, and onboard fixed route buses. The initiative will provide equitable access to transit information in historically disadvantaged communities, to seniors, persons with disabilities, and people without access to smartphones.
Last Mile Connectivity for Lake Drive Residents
Amount: $2,300,000
Recipient and Address: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Project Description: To construct sidewalk and drainage improvements along Lake Drive from Buford Hwy to Pleasantdale Road. The project is expected to add about 3,563 linear feet of sidewalk. The construction could be split into phases depending on the amount of funds received. Lake Drive is within an older area of Gwinnett that was originally built without sidewalk facilities. This corridor is situated in a low-income area in which many households also have limited transportation options, as owning and operating a vehicle can be cost prohibitive. The residents of these neighborhoods often rely on walking to reach their destination or to reach a bus route. Residents in the Lake Drive area have access to Gwinnett County local Bus routes 10 A/B that provide direct access to the Doraville MARTA Station. The neighborhood is only 2 miles from the Doraville MARTA so walking to/from the regional system is an option for some residents. Gwinnett County DOT is committed to providing transportation for all modes of transport, and the installation of sidewalks along this residential corridor will provide much needed connectivity for a population dependent on walking and transit. This project will improve availability /accessibility by connecting low-income housing residents to the transportation network and to walkable destinations. This project will improve access to mobility options to connect people to more places, more jobs and support economic development. This project is not just about laying concrete paths; it's a step towards inclusive urban development, ensuring that all residents, regardless of income level, have reliable access to transportation, thereby supporting broader economic participation and development.
Hooper-Renwick Library
Amount: $1,1500,000
Recipient and Address: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Project Description: The funding would be used to create a new themed library as part of the Gwinnett County Public Library. Efforts to preserve the original school building began in 2016. By 2020, Gwinnett County Government, the City of Lawrenceville, the Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee, and the Gwinnett County Public Library formed a preservation project partnership to transform the original 12-room school building into the Southeast’s first themed library. The funding will be used to develop and rehab a building that will preserve a historic site and guide urban development and growth.
Chattahoochee Greenway – Abbotts Bridge Section
Amount: $2,300,000
Recipient and Address: City of Johns Creek
11360 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Project Description: The Chattahoochee Greenway – Abbotts Bridge Section is a segment of the proposed 125-mile Chattahoochee RiverLands Greenway from Buford Dam to Chattahoochee Bend State Park near Newnan. The Chattahoochee RiverLands Greenway is a plan prepared for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and other organizations that outlines a vision and strategy to develop an environmentally sensitive greenway and river trails throughout the Chattahoochee River corridor. This specific project will create the section of trail on the west side of the Chattahoochee River between State Route 120/Abbotts Bridge Road and Cauley Creek Park in the City of Johns Creek. The entire segment will be located within the Abbotts Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Old Alabama Bridge Replacements
Amount: $4,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Johns Creek
11360 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Project Description: The project funds will replace these two “fair with minor deficiencies” condition bridges, improving resiliency through inclement weather events by lifting the bridges up and p expanding the footprint of both bridges to accommodate sidewalks in both directions. The City will then be able to complete a sidewalk connection project, closing one of the last remaining gaps in the sidewalk network. The project will improve pedestrian and driver safety and provide true multimodal connectivity between key community landmarks.
Fulton County Airport Customs Facility
Amount: $1,607,584
Recipient and Address: 141 Pryor St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Project Description: The funding would be used to build a Customs and Border Protection Facility. Fulton County Airport (FTY) is one of only a few facilities in the Atlanta-metro region that has the capacity to welcome guests and alleviate traffic from around the world. In order to do so, FTY needs a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Facility. Without a CBP facility, incoming passengers would experience significant delays and inconvenience. Without a CBP facility, passengers arriving from international destinations would need to clear customs and immigration at alternative locations, potentially adding extra travel time and logistical challenges. Security concerns also arise without a CBP presence. The ability to thoroughly screen passengers and goods upon arrival is crucial for maintaining national security and preventing the entry of unauthorized individuals or contraband.