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The council voted unanimously to accept the selection committee’s recommendation and authorize a GMP not to exceed $58,025,000 for the project. The project was presented to council earlier in the evening by General Services Director Greg Dyson and the recommended design–build team led by Mitch Brown of Catamount Construction. The design team described a collaborative preconstruction process, a proposed 18‑month construction duration once mobilized, and a budget that includes contingency and general conditions.

Why it matters: The complex is described in the procurement as the city’s first pair of city‑developed, city‑owned public safety facilities. City staff said the project includes a public safety training campus with classrooms, an auditorium, burn building and driving course, and secure operations space for emergency communications.

What the council heard: Greg Dyson said the procurement began in February and the recommended team was shortlisted and selected following interviews and proposal evaluations. Catamount emphasized prior public‑safety experience in the region, minority subcontractor participation goals and a detailed preconstruction workshop approach. Catamount representatives told council they had added a 10% contingency to the budget during proposal development to address market and site uncertainties.

Councilmembers asked how the design–build team planned to manage supply‑chain risk, site security during construction, and whether the campus would include amenities such as meeting rooms and EV charging. The teams said contingency in the GMP, staged purchasing and active subcontractor management would address many supply risks; they also said the budget covers perimeter construction fencing and that the city could contract night security if needed.

The vote and next steps: The motion to approve the selection committee recommendation passed on a unanimous 7–0 vote. City staff said Catamount will begin the preconstruction phase and work with the city to complete design development, permitting and then commence site work. Councilmembers asked staff to return with follow‑up scheduling and security plans as the project enters preconstruction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 7/8/2025","oneSentenceSummary","South Fulton — City officials on July 8 approved a guaranteed‑maximum price (GMP) contract with Catamount Construction for the design and build of the City of South Fulton Fire Headquarters and Public Safety Training Complex.","taxTitle","South Fulton, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",2961,"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},6748215,"City manager updates council on FY23 audit, Walker Mall roof and Tyler licensing progress",135,539000,674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1&start=539&end=674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1/thumbnail_539000.jpg","/articles/6748215/South-Fulton/Fulton-County/Georgia/City-manager-updates-council-on-FY23-audit-Walker-Mall-roof-and-Tyler-licensing-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748215-064d81ed2dcd549275037803ec71c543/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447692&Signature=XrTT10Il9nD8Bg2oQYaD8ZT7uAcnxsfZbNUixqlfEEMy6RthtDCfoXAGP0f6MQnfK4VxwJuCwguik4BNcWlvygpIEoTWI-R5bpBKnUR7VC5Ujuuaw66XeIHpGR47mAQlJMjYhlXt6cnXs6ZLZ1JeVUpFYNsDcttr8e2BNg4Hs06w5OwtzU9E5T78dvkkHndVW104V4iAgvGkVdWuf1f62-PQTbv9r-Vg975ROtrVQzqKqcNVC9ojAq-GT8w8MGmK-HU7NOnp9HcEczQ1ic~zDWyx9YB-zgeqhjTiFvDKSkLLMaIlY0X-tRC0JxOAYWlSjzd5IBpCobzZLjRES6W1lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Fulton — City Manager Sharon d Subadan presented the monthly manager’s report at the July 8 work session, reporting that the FY23 audit has been completed and submitted to the State and DCA, and that auditors will present results at an upcoming council meeting.

Capital projects and facilities: Councilmembers pressed the manager for updates on multiple park and facility projects. Subadan said staff would update council during the meeting on Butner Road and Camp Creek right‑of‑way acquisition (an outstanding parcel may require eminent‑domain), and that a separate list of park repairs and schedules would be provided. Councilmember Helen Z. Willis asked specifically about a $3 million roof on the Walker Mall Park pool that had been reported without an apparent warranty; the manager said the roof predated her tenure, that staff had tried a warranty claim without success and that they were tracking repairs and pump issues for the small pool.

Business licensing and Tyler migration: The city manager summarized work moving business licensing and permitting onto the Tyler platform. She said finance and staff were refining the accounting side of Tyler before opening full business‑license and permitting services; staff reported that business licensing work has been painful for some businesses but that the department is remediating records, offering fee waivers in some instances and aiming to reach smoother operations as cleanup completes.

Staffing and recruitment: Subadan told council the economic development director finalist had an unsuitable background and that the city would use interim contracting help and proceed with recruitment; Deputy staff are serving as interims in HR for now. Council asked staff to post project timelines for City Grove Park design and community meetings at the end of design development.

Next steps: Staff said the auditor will present the FY23 audit at the next meeting; the manager also committed to provide timelines and a project plan for the parks and facilities items and continue updates on Tyler and business‑license cleanup.","South Fulton — City Manager Sharon d Subadan reported the FY23 audit has been completed and submitted and gave updates on park and facility projects, business licensing migration to Tyler, and staffing for key departments.",{"_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},6748219,"Residents oppose 188‑acre industrial campus at Spence Road; council to take up zoning after DRI comments",4989,7304000,12293000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1&start=7304&end=12293","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1/thumbnail_7304000.jpg","/articles/6748219/South-Fulton/Fulton-County/Georgia/Residents-oppose-188acre-industrial-campus-at-Spence-Road-council-to-take-up-zoning-after-DRI-comments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748219-24fe313853bba423cc447c32a3c71213/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447692&Signature=IcbNxXyG6SD5Zg9PNhxH-hNVSX~ep6gKoLryz8Hr0FzAoF27acqlbwI-D-IEs9Um3X1T7nr52faNPB4lELUd5V5ioLC5Z4nfJFxxKYjZFHwcXGFyDzJjl8TE4iGDXyVHe9jhUoCKmIn9ZGLK5gJXWoAPAL9XL-7BAf4-6rEyqLjJmNcQWTmGc9LbPs93xJqAQcyVWNAnk81oVYYV0lOh-zWOugj8nahUEvy6UuIBunXUt-qeoRdcMp0RRvAfSSmWMQTEvnBdrFDborcr8HREM8r-JAwwzaIRqdRDmgXpNdqg7rDdCKdgJAmsMxR-Zdjr3Do2Ke1wms8TgWF9gj~aXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Fulton — An applicant proposing a three‑building, light‑industrial campus on approximately 188.7 acres off Spence Road and Old Senoia Road faced sustained public opposition at the July 8 meeting and the Planning Commission had recommended denial.

KMT Partners (represented by counsel) described a reduced site program (the applicant said they had reduced building area from roughly 1.9 million square feet to about 1.6 million square feet during the DRI process) and proposed site improvements including road turn lanes and GDOT‑coordinated interchange work. The applicant told council the project could represent roughly $150 million of capital investment and create as many as 2,000 jobs, and that it would include extensive site buffers and landscaping.

Public opposition: Dozens of residents, many from nearby neighborhoods and adjacent jurisdictions, testified against the project. Common concerns included the loss of green space, impacts to streams and buffers, truck traffic and noise, air‑quality concerns (diesel emissions), insufficient buffers at residential edges, and questions about regional plan alignment. Several residents cited regional ecology and public health risks; one public speaker referenced higher local asthma rates as a reason to limit nearby industrial development.

DRI and Planning Commission: The project was reviewed through a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) process. Public filings show the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and DRI reviewers raised questions about how the project aligns with regional land‑use goals and recommended mitigation measures. At the July Planning Commission hearing, commissioners voted to recommend denial.

Next steps: City staff said the project remains on the zoning docket; the council scheduled further action on July 22. Applicant representatives said they had reduced building footprint to address environmental concerns and that GDOT corridor improvements are planned for the area; opponents asked the city to deny rezoning and preserve riparian buffers and neighborhood character.","South Fulton — An applicant proposing a three‑building, light‑industrial campus on approximately 188.7 acres off Spence Road and Old Senoia Road faced sustained public opposition at the July 8 meeting and the Planning Commission had recommended denial.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6748228,"Council grants $58.85M GMP to Winter Johnson joint venture for police headquarters",21158,2993000,24151000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1&start=2993&end=24151","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1/thumbnail_2993000.jpg","/articles/6748228/South-Fulton/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-grants-5885M-GMP-to-Winter-Johnson-joint-venture-for-police-headquarters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748228-61f56a251b8fdb686e5d2010b6c72583/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447692&Signature=jzDc3JqT4JuHSnCoKAIbHABjUIpc2lkLgorvl4V-ZyAhgheYyU6fJcWIkw5cHldSsFNpVg1T1cF7EqXUhmnhylWpHlOxyKDnl9rpo5b0NXLA7dxqVPWHXdhiQJo-vqJMo0i4-C3CqG7qmSRdcfnlwE42kURPBiYxrPbeoTw49Ar6QfrHVr8OyvFdJGnVucrEzbOm2ijgke5kJNd11-cU9udDum9XMB87j66EY~QTqNkiqImzgZoMk54v7mWfTFjldvhCGdDwsMNc9gA2WSy~Fbdcrnx~8BzkUms7sFEbbZHgMl6ae7xXeG8hHaqTTcCTKXakOrWpqOz2S2r5HQVEoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Fulton — Council voted July 8 to award a GMP design–build contract to the Winter Johnson joint venture for a planned Police Headquarters complex at 7445 Old National Highway.

The selection committee recommendation was approved unanimously; the GMP authorized by council is not to exceed $58,850,000. Winter Johnson’s presentation described headquarters programming that includes office space for field operations and criminal investigations, an auxiliary building that will house a 25‑yard indoor pistol range, a defensive tactics/incident simulator room, vehicle and canine storage and administrative/training spaces.

Why it matters: The project is described by proponents as a combined headquarters campus—intended to centralize training, evidence and records storage and certain specialized police operations. The council approved the selection and GMP after hearing the design–build team’s approach to community engagement, sustainability and a construction logistics plan that keeps much of the campus on a single contiguous site.

What the council heard: The Winter Johnson team (Artis Johnson, Sarah McCracken and others) emphasized prior local experience in police and public‑safety facilities, contract sequencing that can support early construction packages and a technology‑based approach to public engagement (3‑D fly‑throughs and QR code updates). Council discussed range placement and noise buffering, with Winter Johnson saying the pistol range will be located behind other buildings and include standard acoustical measures.

Next steps: With council approval the city and the design–build team will proceed through preconstruction, permitting and scheduled construction; staff said they will report back on permitting milestones and opportunities for public briefings during design development.","The City Council unanimously approved a GMP‑based design–build contract with the Winter Johnson joint venture to construct a new Police Headquarters complex, including an indoor pistol range and tactical support buildings, for a GMP not to exceed $58,850,000.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6748225,"Trust for Public Land asks South Fulton to commit funds and partner on 300‑acre Riverlands regional park",100,5997000,6097000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1&start=5997&end=6097","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5337082-60be61468b8f69b6f073b087154316e1/thumbnail_5997000.jpg","/articles/6748225/South-Fulton/Fulton-County/Georgia/Trust-for-Public-Land-asks-South-Fulton-to-commit-funds-and-partner-on-300acre-Riverlands-regional-park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748225-3623e5bca55b2521d79336380c69f024/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447692&Signature=Y5UOuKqjEeTHfTiYh-BQmDti~Czc4WcJ9eBGkscsgZ0YMzjmxLll9C8wT0crqTXm4tS5HZi6jj3zQBywcXABg0ecMOvAMKP81Kh0apGnq3uWyZHxV~4MW2djx8XzhGB2jRnj3u6HvlVaB8oVOOs8e3khv-8jWSnMK80Xgu~nTh2EX1C44TSMPH3OfDpalKtH-MVfZe0mFihgAPqDSq1Rk39wFd6rsFEn7igaKgU7vspzVZ4NV3p-7q0rUFt7LN4xJY0zUQtPGQihjMdNefc3H35kkqGJ-nSS4-1UdGPdilG1mbjN-B85SCYk8FdHCOM5lyc3AaxrpuJc8zq55EPiYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Fulton — The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the city’s parks staff briefed the council on a regional proposal to establish a Riverlands Regional Park on a large riverfront tract in South Fulton.

TPL representatives Emily Camargo and Walt Ray described the Riverlands as a regional spine and network of parks and trails along the Chattahoochee River that would link 20 cities and seven counties. TPL asked the council to consider an MOU and a staged local contribution of roughly $5 million over five years to serve as match and to help secure state and philanthropic grants for phased land acquisition and site development.

Why it matters: TPL said the park would anchor a larger Chattahoochee Riverlands corridor and create new river access, kayak launches, trails and overlooks. TPL emphasized prior experience delivering large land transactions and said it would manage acquisition due diligence and grant applications at no cost to the city.

Funding and timeline: TPL estimated an approximate acquisition value for the preferred assemblage in the low‑to‑mid‑teens of millions of dollars (pre‑appraisal estimate cited), recommended pursuing Georgia Outdoor Stewardship grant cycles (annual applications open in October) and suggested the city could phase purchases and pursue state grant awards in early‑to‑mid 2026 if selected.

Council questions and next steps: Councilmembers expressed support for trails and green infrastructure, asked how the Riverlands effort would coordinate with the city’s ongoing trails master plan and requested the proposal be considered as part of the FY26 budget process. TPL said it would pursue grant applications and work with city staff on an MOU and project timeline; city staff said a year‑one funding insertion could be considered in FY26.","The Trust for Public Land presented a proposal on July 8 for a Riverlands Regional Park on roughly 300–370 acres of riverfront in South Fulton and asked the city to sign a memorandum of intent and meter $5 million over five years as match for phased land acquisition and Georgia Outdoor Stewardship grant applications.","actionData","errors"]

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