Sandy Springs council approves liquor licenses, sidewalk and park contracts, budget change and grant participation
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At its April 7 meeting the Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved two alcohol licenses, awarded contracts for a sidewalk project and Old Riverside Park, approved a small streetscape change order and an FY2026 budget amendment reallocating park impact fees, and authorized participation in a Justice Assistance Grant program.
Sandy Springs City Council on Tuesday approved a package of routine licenses, contract awards and budget adjustments that the city says will advance pedestrian infrastructure and riverfront park construction.
The council voted unanimously to approve two alcohol beverage license applications presented by the city’s revenue manager: PH Paradise Investment LLC (dba 3 Dollar Cafe) at 4600 Roswell Road for on‑premises sales of wine, malt beverages and distilled spirits, and FK Brazilian LLC at 8631 Roswell Road for package beer and wine. Revenue Manager Corey Holiness told the council both applicants met staff requirements and no public comments were received.
Council members also approved a contract award to Seoul Construction LLC for the Mount Perrin Road and Powers Ferry Road sidewalk project (project S-2186). Public Works Director Marty Martin said the contract is for $974,966.62 and covers about 4,000 linear feet of new sidewalk connecting Carroll Lane to existing sidewalks at the Mount Perrin/Powers Ferry intersection. "The low bid compared very favorably with the engineer's estimate," Martin said.
In a related streetscape item, council approved change order No. 2 to the CDBG Roswell Road Streetscapes contract, extending the contract time by 200 calendar days and adding $6,500 to the contract price to accommodate delayed utility relocations by Georgia Power and AT&T. Marty Martin said the additional time is needed to allow utilities to relocate, remove poles and permit the contractor to finish curbs, sidewalks and lighting.
The council passed an ordinance amending the FY2026 budget to substitute recently collected park impact fees for prior general‑fund transfers in project P0019 (the Riverside project). Recreation and Parks staff said staff plans to leave about $5.5 million for construction and move the remaining balance to capital contingency; roughly $1.5 million will remain as contingency, including funds intended for soft‑surface trails.
The council awarded the Old Riverside Park construction contract to Eastern Builders Inc. for $3,980,770. Recreation and Parks staff said the contractor can mobilize about 10 days after notice to proceed and staff anticipates completing the work in calendar year 2026. Director Brent Walker outlined park features including hiking trails, a natural playground and restroom facilities and noted volunteer opportunities will be available for post‑construction stewardship.
Sandy Springs Police Major Norm Vick briefed the council on participation in the FY2025 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and recommended authorizing the mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding; the council approved participation. Major Vick said the city plans to use the approximately $15,898 award for two safes for emergency equipment storage at city facilities, replacement laptops for the criminal intelligence unit, and workstations and monitors for traffic‑unit staff.
All listed motions were approved without recorded opposition. Several council members thanked staff for advancing long‑standing park and pedestrian projects and noted the importance of moving construction forward while remaining mindful of overlapping regional transportation studies.
