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Snellville updates: Briscoe Park work, retaining wall finished, splash pad leak repair planned
Summary
Staff reported progress on Briscoe Park sidewalks and court relocation, completion of a retaining wall project at North Road near a medical office, ongoing utility relocations for North Road improvements, and a planned repair to a splash-pad leak. Staff also discussed CDBG reimbursement timing for a roughly $1 million grant.
City staff gave council an update on several capital and maintenance projects on Monday, including park improvements, a completed retaining wall, ongoing road and utility relocations and a planned repair for a splash-pad water leak.
Briscoe Park and sidewalks
Staff reported that Briscoe Park sidewalks are being installed and that the outdoor basketball courts will be relocated into an existing parking area; tree removals were underway to clear construction corridors. Staff said project financing discussions with the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) could provide cash-flow support while the city awaits reimbursement from shared funding sources.
Retaining wall and North Road improvements
A retaining wall in front of a medical office near North Road has been completed, staff said. The project includes a new right-turn lane and stormwater improvements; most storm drains are installed and utility companies are coordinating relocations.
CDBG reimbursement timing
Staff noted the project includes a roughly $1 million component tied to county CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funding; the county’s federal CDBG allocation can be delayed, which means the city must sometimes front costs and then wait for reimbursement. Staff said the county has executed a subrecipient agreement that allows reimbursement when funds are available but cautioned that federal-to-county timing can create cash-flow pressure.
Splash pad leak
Public works staff said they located a leak in the splash pad plumbing and will attempt a field repair this weekend. The staff plan to insert a smaller-diameter inner sleeve into the existing pipe to seal the leak; if the pipe is crushed or otherwise damaged beyond repair, a larger intervention may be required. Staff said they expect to attempt the repair promptly and will report back if the repair fails or requires a larger contract.
Other maintenance and programs
Staff updated the council on ongoing sidewalk and stormwater retention-fund work, a prorated cycle program enrollment, and plans to create a more comprehensive "welcome" page on the city website with QR codes for resident services and translations in Spanish in the future.
Ending
Councilmembers thanked staff for the updates and asked for continued tracking of cash-flow implications tied to federal and county reimbursements; staff will provide status reports as repairs and construction milestones occur.
