City Hall:

1. The City is in the final architect interview process.  Final selection from the five (5) finalists should be made in April.
2. RFQ/P for a Construction Manager at Risk is planned for distribution in late April or May.
3. See website for the  2009 Accomplishments Document
4. City website: www.cityofsugarhill.com   Construction Watch icon; Electronic Packets; Newsletters and events.
5. *   Plaza Security to help deter/ report illegal activity. Available for HOA meetings, 770-455-0905.

Streets:

1. RFP for constructing the W Broad Street Improvement Project will be advertised within 60 days.
2. RFP for constructing the Regional Retention/Detention Amenity Pond will be advertised within 60 days.
3. Cemetery fence is being raised to final street/sidewalk level.  Road cannot be lowered because of buried utilities.
4. The 2010 Road Resurfacing Project List is under development. 

Planning and Zoning: February

1. 37 Construction Permits.
2. 50 Building Inspections.
3. 26 Erosion Control Inspections.
4. Report possible City Code Violations: www.cityofsugarhill.com using the CARES form on the Home Page. 

Recreation:

1. Gary Pirkle Park, 66 contiguous acres, construction is going well and construction continues for a Grand Opening for Phase I, March 13, 2010 at 11:00 am.
2. Entrance off of Suwannee Dam Road is under construction.  This new area will include a flagstone column and wrought iron fence, security gate, two pavilions, spectator bleachers and an additional restroom building when finished.
3. 18 acre EE Robinson Park expansion contract awarded to Reeves Contracting of Sugar Hill and is under way.  This design will use bio-filtration techniques for stormwater collection and will have paths, approximately 200 parking spots, a playground and (future development) a 400 foot baseball/softball complex.  Phase I will be the roadway from PIB to the current park and additional parking.
4. EE Robinson Park Ball fields;   Work has begun to clear the area; this project will be under construction until the fall season for adding four (4) T-Ball fields and converting the soccer field to two (2) Little League fields.

Golf:

1. Scott Murphy is the Clubhouse Manager.  Call the Pro Shop, 770-271-0519, or check out the website for special events and discounts.  www.sugarhillgolfclub.com
2. Clubhouse expansion / renovation should be complete end of March.   

Gas:

1. Pay ONLINE:  www.cityofsugarhill.com  or Automatic Payment Service, call City Hall, 770-945-6716.
2. 18 new services in February.
3. 276 utility locate requests.
4. Over 6,400 feet of distribution lines were installed in January.
5. Sugar Hill’s price per therm for February 20th – March 5th invoices was $1.02.
6. Total Price comparison for 84 therms:  Sugar Hill $97.34; SCANA $126.31; Georgia Natural $126.51; Georgia South $126.71

Bob Hail, City Manager
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