tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post2212897624154853849..comments2024-03-20T11:21:16.856-04:00Comments on Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog: Why is this a tough decision? A $6.9 million surplus vs. $2 million deficit over 3 years.John Heneghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-59151579983520661672008-10-02T20:55:00.000-04:002008-10-02T20:55:00.000-04:00----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Eubank To: ...----- Original Message ----- <BR/>From: Pat Eubank <BR/>To: Jack and Pat Eubank <BR/>Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:02 AM<BR/>Subject: CH2M Hill, Goodwill, website<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am sure you are already familiar with CH2M Hill's history and website. My husband, who has spent his career as an engineer in commercial construction thinks CH2M Hill receives most of its revenue from developers. Since they are a privately held company, there is no way to determine that. Look at the markets they work in on the website. http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/history.asp Suppose CH2M Hill has a commercial construction client or developer in another location that wants to build a large office building in the Perimeter area? Conflict of interest; the other client might even be local.<BR/>More importantly, if we exceed our city income and have to raise taxes, there will be a firestorm of recalls in this community. All city and campaign literature claimed no tax increase, better police protection, and zoning. The CH2M Hill package leaves too little for contingencies which the city is sure to encounter.<BR/><BR/>The public comment about the need for a city website last night was so timely. <BR/><BR/>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<BR/><BR/>This is regarding the possible lease of the former Ace Home Center to Goodwill: The community needs to know about this, whatever their perspective.<BR/> <BR/>1. Kroger bought the right to lease the space when Harris Teeter went out of business. <BR/> <BR/>2. The actual owner of the space is Mark Burkhalter of Johns Creek. He is a state house representative from North Fulton.<BR/> <BR/>3. Per Mr. McNamera, Kroger's senior real estate man, they have successfully leased to Goodwill in a number of former Harris Teeter locations. Mr. McNamera <BR/> was told that visits with other tenants in the shopping center went well. I made him aware that one tenant certainly was not happy. The next step he said was to<BR/> meet with DHA and neighborhoods. The DHA meeting is scheduled for Thursday night. This is not intended to be a public meeting. Mr. McNamera thinks it is to <BR/> be a store as well as receiving donations. He is open to leasing to the city. (see below)<BR/> <BR/>4. Dick Williams (Crier) said Fran Millar asked Mark Burkhalter to hold off on Goodwill, as the city is interested in the location for the police station. <BR/> <BR/>5. Bottom line from Mr. McNamera: they have not done a deal yet and won't if they think it would not be well received in the community.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Here is what we can do:<BR/> <BR/>Talk to his other tenants in the shopping center. I talked with the owner, Mark Burkhalter, today. He believes there is a better tenant for the space than Goodwill, but his hands are tied. He asked us to make our wishes known to Kroger, who is the driver's seat. Perhaps the easiest way to do that is to write a short letter stating your concerns about Goodwill occupying that space and hand deliver it to Kroger at Orchard Park. Keep a copy and document the date. Ask the manager to send it to Mr. McNamara; tell the manager your opinion. I don't think it wise to threaten them with not shopping there; letters will get their attention. <BR/> <BR/>Call Goodwill of North Georgia's president, Ray Bishop and express your concern. (404) 420-9900. They already have a store in Sandy Springs and one in Norcross at Peachtree Parkway and Spaulding. <BR/> <BR/>Call DHA officers. Gordon at (770) 350-0044 ( Pegasus International) or email dhaadm@earthlink.net. I don't think they pick up email often. If any of you know the name and number of other DHA officers, please reply to us all. <BR/> <BR/>Pat Eubank<BR/>(770) 396-6378<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/> <BR/>----- Original Message ----- <BR/>From: Pat Eubank <BR/>To: Jack and Pat Eubank <BR/>Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:02 AM<BR/>Subject: CH2M Hill, Goodwill, website<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am sure you are already familiar with CH2M Hill's history and website. My husband, who has spent his career as an engineer in commercial construction thinks CH2M Hill receives most of its revenue from developers. Since they are a privately held company, there is no way to determine that. Look at the markets they work in on the website. http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/history.asp Suppose CH2M Hill has a commercial construction client or developer in another location that wants to build a large office building in the Perimeter area? Conflict of interest; the other client might even be local.<BR/>More importantly, if we exceed our city income and have to raise taxes, there will be a firestorm of recalls in this community. All city and campaign literature claimed no tax increase, better police protection, and zoning. The CH2M Hill package leaves too little for contingencies which the city is sure to encounter.<BR/><BR/>The public comment about the need for a city website last night was so timely. <BR/><BR/>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<BR/><BR/>This is regarding the possible lease of the former Ace Home Center to Goodwill: The community needs to know about this, whatever their perspective.<BR/> <BR/>1. Kroger bought the right to lease the space when Harris Teeter went out of business. <BR/> <BR/>2. The actual owner of the space is Mark Burkhalter of Johns Creek. He is a state house representative from North Fulton.<BR/> <BR/>3. Per Mr. McNamera, Kroger's senior real estate man, they have successfully leased to Goodwill in a number of former Harris Teeter locations. Mr. McNamera <BR/> was told that visits with other tenants in the shopping center went well. I made him aware that one tenant certainly was not happy. The next step he said was to<BR/> meet with DHA and neighborhoods. The DHA meeting is scheduled for Thursday night. This is not intended to be a public meeting. Mr. McNamera thinks it is to <BR/> be a store as well as receiving donations. He is open to leasing to the city. (see below)<BR/> <BR/>4. Dick Williams (Crier) said Fran Millar asked Mark Burkhalter to hold off on Goodwill, as the city is interested in the location for the police station. <BR/> <BR/>5. Bottom line from Mr. McNamera: they have not done a deal yet and won't if they think it would not be well received in the community.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Here is what we can do:<BR/> <BR/>Talk to his other tenants in the shopping center. I talked with the owner, Mark Burkhalter, today. He believes there is a better tenant for the space than Goodwill, but his hands are tied. He asked us to make our wishes known to Kroger, who is the driver's seat. Perhaps the easiest way to do that is to write a short letter stating your concerns about Goodwill occupying that space and hand deliver it to Kroger at Orchard Park. Keep a copy and document the date. Ask the manager to send it to Mr. McNamara; tell the manager your opinion. I don't think it wise to threaten them with not shopping there; letters will get their attention. <BR/> <BR/>Call Goodwill of North Georgia's president, Ray Bishop and express your concern. (404) 420-9900. They already have a store in Sandy Springs and one in Norcross at Peachtree Parkway and Spaulding. <BR/> <BR/>Call DHA officers. Gordon at (770) 350-0044 ( Pegasus International) or email dhaadm@earthlink.net. I don't think they pick up email often. If any of you know the name and number of other DHA officers, please reply to us all. <BR/> <BR/>Pat Eubank<BR/>(770) 396-6378<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/> <BR/>----- Original Message ----- <BR/>From: Pat Eubank <BR/>To: Jack and Pat Eubank <BR/>Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:02 AM<BR/>Subject: CH2M Hill, Goodwill, website<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am sure you are already familiar with CH2M Hill's history and website. My husband, who has spent his career as an engineer in commercial construction thinks CH2M Hill receives most of its revenue from developers. Since they are a privately held company, there is no way to determine that. Look at the markets they work in on the website. http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/history.asp Suppose CH2M Hill has a commercial construction client or developer in another location that wants to build a large office building in the Perimeter area? Conflict of interest; the other client might even be local.<BR/>More importantly, if we exceed our city income and have to raise taxes, there will be a firestorm of recalls in this community. All city and campaign literature claimed no tax increase, better police protection, and zoning. The CH2M Hill package leaves too little for contingencies which the city is sure to encounter.<BR/><BR/>The public comment about the need for a city website last night was so timely. <BR/><BR/>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<BR/><BR/>This is regarding the possible lease of the former Ace Home Center to Goodwill: The community needs to know about this, whatever their perspective.<BR/> <BR/>1. Kroger bought the right to lease the space when Harris Teeter went out of business. <BR/> <BR/>2. The actual owner of the space is Mark Burkhalter of Johns Creek. He is a state house representative from North Fulton.<BR/> <BR/>3. Per Mr. McNamera, Kroger's senior real estate man, they have successfully leased to Goodwill in a number of former Harris Teeter locations. Mr. McNamera <BR/> was told that visits with other tenants in the shopping center went well. I made him aware that one tenant certainly was not happy. The next step he said was to<BR/> meet with DHA and neighborhoods. The DHA meeting is scheduled for Thursday night. This is not intended to be a public meeting. Mr. McNamera thinks it is to <BR/> be a store as well as receiving donations. He is open to leasing to the city. (see below)<BR/> <BR/>4. Dick Williams (Crier) said Fran Millar asked Mark Burkhalter to hold off on Goodwill, as the city is interested in the location for the police station. <BR/> <BR/>5. Bottom line from Mr. McNamera: they have not done a deal yet and won't if they think it would not be well received in the community.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Here is what we can do:<BR/> <BR/>Talk to his other tenants in the shopping center. I talked with the owner, Mark Burkhalter, today. He believes there is a better tenant for the space than Goodwill, but his hands are tied. He asked us to make our wishes known to Kroger, who is the driver's seat. Perhaps the easiest way to do that is to write a short letter stating your concerns about Goodwill occupying that space and hand deliver it to Kroger at Orchard Park. Keep a copy and document the date. Ask the manager to send it to Mr. McNamara; tell the manager your opinion. I don't think it wise to threaten them with not shopping there; letters will get their attention. <BR/> <BR/>Call Goodwill of North Georgia's president, Ray Bishop and express your concern. (404) 420-9900. They already have a store in Sandy Springs and one in Norcross at Peachtree Parkway and Spaulding. <BR/> <BR/>Call DHA officers. Gordon at (770) 350-0044 ( Pegasus International) or email dhaadm@earthlink.net. I don't think they pick up email often. If any of you know the name and number of other DHA officers, please reply to us all. <BR/> <BR/>Pat Eubank<BR/>(770) 396-6378<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/> <BR/>----- Original Message ----- <BR/>From: Pat Eubank <BR/>To: Jack and Pat Eubank <BR/>Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:02 AM<BR/>Subject: CH2M Hill, Goodwill, website<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am sure you are already familiar with CH2M Hill's history and website. My husband, who has spent his career as an engineer in commercial construction thinks CH2M Hill receives most of its revenue from developers. Since they are a privately held company, there is no way to determine that. Look at the markets they work in on the website. http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/history.asp Suppose CH2M Hill has a commercial construction client or developer in another location that wants to build a large office building in the Perimeter area? Conflict of interest; the other client might even be local.<BR/>More importantly, if we exceed our city income and have to raise taxes, there will be a firestorm of recalls in this community. All city and campaign literature claimed no tax increase, better police protection, and zoning. The CH2M Hill package leaves too little for contingencies which the city is sure to encounter.<BR/><BR/>The public comment about the need for a city website last night was so timely. <BR/><BR/>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<BR/><BR/>This is regarding the possible lease of the former Ace Home Center to Goodwill: The community needs to know about this, whatever their perspective.<BR/> <BR/>1. Kroger bought the right to lease the space when Harris Teeter went out of business. <BR/> <BR/>2. The actual owner of the space is Mark Burkhalter of Johns Creek. He is a state house representative from North Fulton.<BR/> <BR/>3. Per Mr. McNamera, Kroger's senior real estate man, they have successfully leased to Goodwill in a number of former Harris Teeter locations. Mr. McNamera <BR/> was told that visits with other tenants in the shopping center went well. I made him aware that one tenant certainly was not happy. The next step he said was to<BR/> meet with DHA and neighborhoods. The DHA meeting is scheduled for Thursday night. This is not intended to be a public meeting. Mr. McNamera thinks it is to <BR/> be a store as well as receiving donations. He is open to leasing to the city. (see below)<BR/> <BR/>4. Dick Williams (Crier) said Fran Millar asked Mark Burkhalter to hold off on Goodwill, as the city is interested in the location for the police station. <BR/> <BR/>5. Bottom line from Mr. McNamera: they have not done a deal yet and won't if they think it would not be well received in the community.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Here is what we can do:<BR/> <BR/>Talk to his other tenants in the shopping center. I talked with the owner, Mark Burkhalter, today. He believes there is a better tenant for the space than Goodwill, but his hands are tied. He asked us to make our wishes known to Kroger, who is the driver's seat. Perhaps the easiest way to do that is to write a short letter stating your concerns about Goodwill occupying that space and hand deliver it to Kroger at Orchard Park. Keep a copy and document the date. Ask the manager to send it to Mr. McNamara; tell the manager your opinion. I don't think it wise to threaten them with not shopping there; letters will get their attention. <BR/> <BR/>Call Goodwill of North Georgia's president, Ray Bishop and express your concern. (404) 420-9900. They already have a store in Sandy Springs and one in Norcross at Peachtree Parkway and Spaulding. <BR/> <BR/>Call DHA officers. Gordon at (770) 350-0044 ( Pegasus International) or email dhaadm@earthlink.net. I don't think they pick up email often. If any of you know the name and number of other DHA officers, please reply to us all. <BR/> <BR/>Pat Eubank<BR/>(770) 396-6378<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/> <BR/>----- Original Message ----- <BR/>From: Pat Eubank <BR/>To: Jack and Pat Eubank <BR/>Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:02 AM<BR/>Subject: CH2M Hill, Goodwill, website<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am sure you are already familiar with CH2M Hill's history and website. My husband, who has spent his career as an engineer in commercial construction thinks CH2M Hill receives most of its revenue from developers. Since they are a privately held company, there is no way to determine that. Look at the markets they work in on the website. http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/history.asp Suppose CH2M Hill has a commercial construction client or developer in another location that wants to build a large office building in the Perimeter area? Conflict of interest; the other client might even be local.<BR/>More importantly, if we exceed our city income and have to raise taxes, there will be a firestorm of recalls in this community. All city and campaign literature claimed no tax increase, better police protection, and zoning. The CH2M Hill package leaves too little for contingencies which the city is sure to encounter.<BR/><BR/>The public comment about the need for a city website last night was so timely. <BR/><BR/>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<BR/><BR/>This is regarding the possible lease of the former Ace Home Center to Goodwill: The community needs to know about this, whatever their perspective.<BR/> <BR/>1. Kroger bought the right to lease the space when Harris Teeter went out of business. <BR/> <BR/>2. The actual owner of the space is Mark Burkhalter of Johns Creek. He is a state house representative from North Fulton.<BR/> <BR/>3. Per Mr. McNamera, Kroger's senior real estate man, they have successfully leased to Goodwill in a number of former Harris Teeter locations. Mr. McNamera <BR/> was told that visits with other tenants in the shopping center went well. I made him aware that one tenant certainly was not happy. The next step he said was to<BR/> meet with DHA and neighborhoods. The DHA meeting is scheduled for Thursday night. This is not intended to be a public meeting. Mr. McNamera thinks it is to <BR/> be a store as well as receiving donations. He is open to leasing to the city. (see below)<BR/> <BR/>4. Dick Williams (Crier) said Fran Millar asked Mark Burkhalter to hold off on Goodwill, as the city is interested in the location for the police station. <BR/> <BR/>5. Bottom line from Mr. McNamera: they have not done a deal yet and won't if they think it would not be well received in the community.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Here is what we can do:<BR/> <BR/>Talk to his other tenants in the shopping center. I talked with the owner, Mark Burkhalter, today. He believes there is a better tenant for the space than Goodwill, but his hands are tied. He asked us to make our wishes known to Kroger, who is the driver's seat. Perhaps the easiest way to do that is to write a short letter stating your concerns about Goodwill occupying that space and hand deliver it to Kroger at Orchard Park. Keep a copy and document the date. Ask the manager to send it to Mr. McNamara; tell the manager your opinion. I don't think it wise to threaten them with not shopping there; letters will get their attention. <BR/> <BR/>Call Goodwill of North Georgia's president, Ray Bishop and express your concern. (404) 420-9900. They already have a store in Sandy Springs and one in Norcross at Peachtree Parkway and Spaulding. <BR/> <BR/>Call DHA officers. Gordon at (770) 350-0044 ( Pegasus International) or email dhaadm@earthlink.net. I don't think they pick up email often. If any of you know the name and number of other DHA officers, please reply to us all. <BR/> <BR/>Pat Eubank<BR/>(770) 396-6378<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/> <BR/>----- Original Message ----- <BR/>From: Pat Eubank <BR/>To: Jack and Pat Eubank <BR/>Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:02 AM<BR/>Subject: CH2M Hill, Goodwill, website<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am sure you are already familiar with CH2M Hill's history and website. My husband, who has spent his career as an engineer in commercial construction thinks CH2M Hill receives most of its revenue from developers. Since they are a privately held company, there is no way to determine that. Look at the markets they work in on the website. http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/history.asp Suppose CH2M Hill has a commercial construction client or developer in another location that wants to build a large office building in the Perimeter area? Conflict of interest; the other client might even be local.<BR/>More importantly, if we exceed our city income and have to raise taxes, there will be a firestorm of recalls in this community. All city and campaign literature claimed no tax increase, better police protection, and zoning. The CH2M Hill package leaves too little for contingencies which the city is sure to encounter.<BR/><BR/>The public comment about the need for a city website last night was so timely. <BR/><BR/>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<BR/><BR/>This is regarding the possible lease of the former Ace Home Center to Goodwill: The community needs to know about this, whatever their perspective.<BR/> <BR/>1. Kroger bought the right to lease the space when Harris Teeter went out of business. <BR/> <BR/>2. The actual owner of the space is Mark Burkhalter of Johns Creek. He is a state house representative from North Fulton.<BR/> <BR/>3. Per Mr. McNamera, Kroger's senior real estate man, they have successfully leased to Goodwill in a number of former Harris Teeter locations. Mr. McNamera <BR/> was told that visits with other tenants in the shopping center went well. I made him aware that one tenant certainly was not happy. The next step he said was to<BR/> meet with DHA and neighborhoods. The DHA meeting is scheduled for Thursday night. This is not intended to be a public meeting. Mr. McNamera thinks it is to <BR/> be a store as well as receiving donations. He is open to leasing to the city. (see below)<BR/> <BR/>4. Dick Williams (Crier) said Fran Millar asked Mark Burkhalter to hold off on Goodwill, as the city is interested in the location for the police station. <BR/> <BR/>5. Bottom line from Mr. McNamera: they have not done a deal yet and won't if they think it would not be well received in the community.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Here is what we can do:<BR/> <BR/>Talk to his other tenants in the shopping center. I talked with the owner, Mark Burkhalter, today. He believes there is a better tenant for the space than Goodwill, but his hands are tied. He asked us to make our wishes known to Kroger, who is the driver's seat. Perhaps the easiest way to do that is to write a short letter stating your concerns about Goodwill occupying that space and hand deliver it to Kroger at Orchard Park. Keep a copy and document the date. Ask the manager to send it to Mr. McNamara; tell the manager your opinion. I don't think it wise to threaten them with not shopping there; letters will get their attention. <BR/> <BR/>Call Goodwill of North Georgia's president, Ray Bishop and express your concern. (404) 420-9900. They already have a store in Sandy Springs and one in Norcross at Peachtree Parkway and Spaulding. <BR/> <BR/>Call DHA officers. Gordon at (770) 350-0044 ( Pegasus International) or email dhaadm@earthlink.net. I don't think they pick up email often. If any of you know the name and number of other DHA officers, please reply to us all. <BR/> <BR/>Pat Eubank<BR/>(770) 396-6378Pat Eubankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019219202791454811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-54154487120838526082008-10-01T15:48:00.000-04:002008-10-01T15:48:00.000-04:00Regarding General Fund reserve requirements, the G...Regarding General Fund reserve requirements, the Government Finance Officer's Association recommends, at a minimum, that general-purpose governments, regardless<BR/>of size, maintain unreserved fund balance in their general fund of no less than five to 15 percent of regular general fund<BR/>operating revenues, or of no less than one to two months of regular general fund operating expenditures.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059456465146365696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-46101288751437042202008-10-01T12:35:00.000-04:002008-10-01T12:35:00.000-04:00One observation is that the choice between CH2 and...One observation is that the choice between CH2 and the “Hybrid” approach sets up a false dilemma. <BR/><BR/>Based on what I’ve personally experienced in private business and the government, with just little bit more creativity, the Council can have more fiscal breathing room and minimize risk to the same level.<BR/><BR/>Based on the points system in the RFP, the services listed below were considered “high” value (up to 10 points each) by the RFP task force. Best to go with CH2 on these. <BR/><BR/>Accounting<BR/>Court & Police Support<BR/>Finance<BR/>IT<BR/>Transportation<BR/>Planning & Zoning<BR/>Inspections, Code Enf. & Permits<BR/><BR/><BR/>Likewise, services considered “low” (only up to 5 points each), are good candidates for “build ourselves” with a lower impact of issues, either because there is more time to fix or there is less immediate health and safety consequence than the list above. No doubt there is some impact, it’s just less than the list above and there’s more time to remediate. A shorter contract with Boykin, or accelerated hiring of the initial city manager could spearhead these “build” efforts. I imagine these could be parsed even further to lower risk another notch. <BR/><BR/>As an aside, I’m also certain a first attempt to build doesn’t foreclose the option to fold these into the CH2 contract piecemeal or as a package in the future.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Administration<BR/>Human Resources<BR/>Public Works<BR/>Streets, R.O.W. & Facilities<BR/>Parks & Recreation<BR/>Capital Improvement Plans<BR/><BR/>It’s a thorny issue and one that will regularly recur - and I wish everyone the best in sorting it out. Based on the positive spirit I sensed at the meeting, I’m confident you all will figure out what’s best for us now. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Charlie CollinsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059456465146365696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-52282452983597810492008-09-30T10:16:00.000-04:002008-09-30T10:16:00.000-04:00John...Why the rush to vote on CH2MHill proposal o...John...Why the rush to vote on CH2MHill proposal on Wednesday? <BR/><BR/>I'm bothered by a few things. In your last blog entry, you stated that "Since negotiations are still on going; they provided no cost detail and very little service detail." Who are they negotiating with? Why will they not provide cost and service details to the city council members?<BR/><BR/>It sounds as if CH2MHill is simply too expensive. They may provide great services at a fair price (or they may not...who knows?) but the price is more than Dunwoody can afford to pay. If we can't pay the bill, why are we still considering this as a viable option? <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all the information, John!Kelly Spratlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109489859227383693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-42872420831110274602008-09-30T09:59:00.000-04:002008-09-30T09:59:00.000-04:00I served on the Permits and Inspections Task force...I served on the Permits and Inspections Task force and I feel that a mixed approach to the issue is the proper solution. Hire a city manager with a few department heads. Subcontract road repairs, traffic signals, building inspections and other services directly instead of through a middle man like CM2MHill. Even they are subcontracting their road work and building inspections and probably most other services. It seems to me you get the best of both worlds. <BR/><BR/>That is how I run my business. I have direct employees to look out for quality control and handle the sticky issues. We subcontract work to those who can do it quicker, more cost effectively and most importantly on an as needed basis. <BR/><BR/>I know that the revenue from permits is being looked at to subsidize some overhead costs that would be shared by the building department. I also know that there are individuals out there who could pick up the ball and run with a building department day one. Some services that are long term maintenance items could wait a few months to get up and running. They are not being done now so what is the difference? I feel that the long term benefits of a mixed approach outweigh getting stuck in a do it quick for less confusion solution. <BR/><BR/>Tom Dwyer, CR<BR/>Harbour Towne Construction, Inc.<BR/>GA Residential -Light Commercial <BR/>Lic.# RLC0001958<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>www.HarbourTowne.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03661996962135609488noreply@blogger.com