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Director of Transportation Justin Littlefield (presenting) told the council the invitation to bid included an alternate to build an 8-foot trail on the west side of King Road; six bids were received and SOL Construction was the lowest responsive bidder. The budget authorization covers the base trail construction, a reimbursable waterline improvement ($177,244) to be paid by Fulton County through an intergovernmental agreement, and the King Road alternate. Funding sources cited in the presentation were $1,855,000 from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Sidewalk 2023 bond project, $465,404.77 from the sidewalk connectivity fund, and the Fulton County reimbursement.

Council members and residents who spoke during the meeting emphasized safety and connectivity to Roswell High School, nearby neighborhoods and shopping centers. Council and staff said the project will fill a longstanding gap in pedestrian infrastructure; Council member Sarah Beeson noted she grew up near the corridor and stressed the benefit for students and families.

Littlefield said the city intends to start construction after the school term ends to avoid student-traffic conflicts and that the contractor will coordinate utility relocations during early work. Staff estimated about nine months of construction after the notice to proceed; a preconstruction meeting will set exact dates. The trail will be mostly 10 feet wide, reducing to 8 feet where necessary.

Council member David Johnson moved the motion to award the contract and Council member Lee Hills seconded. The vote was unanimous.

The council and staff said the trail is part of a broader connectivity plan that will eventually tie Hardscrabble to Woodstock Phase projects and provide a continuous route toward Canton Street. Staff said they expect to present construction-phase details and coordinate neighborhood protections for landscaping and private property where needed during work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Roswell City Council: Special Called Meeting (March 26, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The council unanimously approved a $2,377,648.77 contract to SOL Construction LLC for an 8–10-foot multi-use trail on Hardscrabble Road, with $2,497,648.77 budget authorization that includes contingency and reimbursable waterline work; staff estimated about nine months to complete after notice to proceed.","taxTitle","Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",2962,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6104137,"Roswell council awards $14,485,600 contract for Green Street parking deck; 45-space option added",3577,1515000,5092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2792391-c9cd36a3b3791685a0bf0b46ef23dd27&start=1515&end=5092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2792391-c9cd36a3b3791685a0bf0b46ef23dd27/thumbnail_1515000.jpg","/articles/6104137/Roswell/Fulton-County/Georgia/Roswell-council-awards-14485600-contract-for-Green-Street-parking-deck-45-space-option-added","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104137-1d0776fc67dff8c379314f051f9ffe69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771056656&Signature=Vr7zi4KO83IZXk87l-DMnW5kxSqv1y329WfJNG4xNOU-jK4Yo83SmFoSR24DmjYyconMfeFayjUFZ5qhyBSSEI8mSiss9UbLjHT2-n4Lq5W7TAQcSCsoVai61w4HfY5Q453AwCwJ4Rgjip5kDnqiM59bWTzTC4q6TrYoC7oCbT4HgOzfBfHWe3mhjdokYbofO1CgbjZBverfxhannlXM94AjIEhu2LdSo23IwD-2Vu4sq7u0tdCtzcBQfIoPtjrSaUx9imvOGxQUWqvekLrcA3qbQgM6kDrhyzRjRCSPwlpXNLiC~n7PTzgw0dMy5Lk-MCW~ZGIFZHM0E-YfXGJ2-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved awarding a $14,485,600 contract to Winter Construction to build a parking deck at Green Street and Highway 9 and authorized a $500,000 budget amendment. City staff also recommended adding an optional half fourth level that would add about 45 spaces, bringing the total to approximately 395 spaces, and recommended proceeding with that option.

Senior Vice President Sharon Izzo presented the procurement and design background. The city ran a request-for-qualifications process, shortlisted three design-build teams, evaluated technical proposals on eight criteria, opened cost proposals and completed interviews. The Winter team received the top technical score and submitted the lowest cost, the staff presentation said. The team’s base deck would provide 350 spaces with an additional 14 over previously planned counts, and the option for the extra half level would add roughly 45 spaces. The project schedule shown to council projected delivery on May 4, 2026 — eight weeks earlier than the engineer’s baseline.

Presenters highlighted planned features including a designed facade to fit downtown aesthetics, open-air circulation openings for natural light and ventilation, a stair/elevator tower, stormwater allowances tied to the Green Street activation project, license-plate-recognition parking technology and a user information package to show occupancy. Staff said Winter’s price came in about 25% lower than the engineer’s estimate and roughly 8–14% below competing bids.

Council member Alan Sells moved approval; Council member Lee Hills seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Public comment included a critical statement by longtime resident Jason Yao, who questioned the location relative to free parking nearby, suggested an automated parking garage alternative, and criticized the design and cost per space. Mayor Kurt Wilson and staff responded that the $20 million general-obligation bond approved by voters in November 2022 is the funding allocated to this project and that taxpayers will not be asked to provide an additional $5 million beyond that bond for the deck. Staff said the $14,485,600 contract falls within the bond and that the recommended budget amendment of $500,000 would be added.

The presentation said foundations would begin in August, with large precast concrete elements arriving in late fall. Staff said the facade and other design choices were selected to blend with downtown Canton Street architecture and to provide safety and an open feel for users. The project team recommended an allowance to accommodate stormwater needs tied to the Green Street activation work and declined to build a regional detention facility on the deck site because of cost and conveyance logistics.

The contract award includes the construction contract and the approved budget amendment BA31615653-03-27-25. The project will be managed by the city’s environmental/public works team in coordination with project consultants; staff said they will provide additional renderings for the optional fourth level and will continue coordination with downtown activation efforts.","The City of Roswell unanimously approved a $14,485,600 contract to Winter Construction for the Green Street parking deck and a $500,000 budget amendment; staff recommended adding an optional half level that would bring total capacity to 395 spaces and set delivery for May 4, 2026.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6104141,"Roswell council approves second advance voting site for November 2025 municipal election",122,1381000,1503000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2792391-c9cd36a3b3791685a0bf0b46ef23dd27&start=1381&end=1503","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2792391-c9cd36a3b3791685a0bf0b46ef23dd27/thumbnail_1381000.jpg","/articles/6104141/Roswell/Fulton-County/Georgia/Roswell-council-approves-second-advance-voting-site-for-November-2025-municipal-election","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104141-dfc32c56edfa76aaa4efb99086261825/orig.mp4?Expires=1771056656&Signature=XBEvDBfVsM4aiwoq5F~x-bh44Byq1rIUWLfNzZEpfULnRaQ5VGTCi-5VDUit9pkz2ibvKTukTipMZEBwbFQOTrtTfRho4-MH9o3-X7azcFupLqe15cMqn0QRhzbcAQgSUiqCebI2egYdPsv0ZwbCTgiEFwDil1tlIW-IY5I78G7iIiVPW12dLaVuzRzM~PzNTqaTIb6tztsmRecti~Pvm5XZIJUKZWKoPsbLxhxkE-4mUhgzWaMSdY7aikdt3J6BrBPjsAdgKpE7m7H59OqeDEDkpi7qEHWaapi1dnCZsA0G4vk8yz6FKcXJ4MYY7PDVD1Ory9qV-Pp1LYssq-i3RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve an additional advance voting site for the November 2025 municipal general election, adding the East Roswell Library to the Roswell Library location designated by the Fulton County Elections Board. The council approved the measure after a short presentation; the cost to secure the site is $41,770 and is included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.

City Administrator Randy Knighton told the council the Fulton County Elections Board had designated the Roswell Library on the City Hall campus as an advanced voting location and that the city recommended adding the East Roswell Library to improve accessibility. Council member Christine Hall read the item and moved the motion; Council member David Johnson seconded. The vote was recorded as unanimous.

Council member Sarah Beeson said the council’s committee discussed the proposal the night before and that the additional site has broad support on council as a way to increase voting access in east Roswell. No members of the public spoke on the item during the meeting.

The approval authorizes city staff to secure the East Roswell Library as an additional advance voting site and to coordinate logistics with the Fulton County Elections Board. The city’s presentation noted the agenda and related materials are posted on the city website and that the expense is accounted for in the current fiscal year budget.

The city did not identify further operational details in the meeting; staff will finalize scheduling and public notice in coordination with Fulton County elections officials.","The Roswell City Council voted unanimously March 26 to add East Roswell Library as a second advance voting location for the Nov. 2025 municipal general election at a cost of $41,770 from the fiscal 2025 budget.","actionData","errors"]

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