Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday February 23, 2026 (Flock, Winters Chapel path, goodbye Portillo's, Village Crossing, BloodSouth possible townhomes, proposed Charter change to allow backdoor tax increase)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 23, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/83080467641 or  phone +14703812552,,83080467641#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Withdrawn: SLUP 25-04 & RZ 25-05 84 Perimeter Center E - Goodbye possible Portillo's at this location but I hope you return with a project in the future.

Report - Flock Safety Presentation: Security Protocols (Kerry McCormack, Flock Safety)

Consent Agenda

Brook Run Park Artificial Turf Repairs 

Contract Award to Mariana Premier Group for Parks and Right-of-Way Pine Straw Installation

Approval of a Resolution of Commitment to Provide Local Matching Funds for a Federal Funding Request for the Winters Chapel Road Path Phase 2 - Plans 0.6 mile  Costs   City is asking for additional Federal funding.

Supplemental Project Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Village Crossing Project -   Plans   Costs   City is asking for additional Federal Funds.

Supplemental Project Agreement No. 2 with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project  

Request for Additional Personnel - Public Safety Ambassadors (PSA's) (Chief Carlson)

Business Items for Action

Resolution to Reduce the 24-Month Time Interval Between Successive Rezoning Applications to 6 Months for 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road (LifeSouth & Lennar)

2026 Athletic Agreement Renewals 

Approval of Flock OS911 Agreement (Chief Carlson)

Approval of Flock DFR Expansion Agreement and Tech Partnership Renewal with PCID (Chief Carlson)

Discussion Items

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article IV, Sec. 4.01; Article IV, Sec. 4.02.(c) and Article IV, Sec. 4.03 related to Municipal Court 

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article II, Section 2.09.(a) January Post Election Meeting Date 

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article I, Sec. 1.03.(b)(36) and (37)(A) related to special districts, bonds and intergovernmental contracts.   Heneghan opinion - I believe this modification sidesteps the Charter requirement of a maximum ad valorem tax rate of 3.04 mills by not counting taxes for Special Tax Districts, general obligation bonds, and revenue bonds.

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article V, Section 5.03.(a) and Section 5.04.(b) Amend Budget Submission and Adoption Dates   

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday February 9, 2026 (Paving list for 2026, 27 & 28, Vape Shops, Athletic Association Agreements, Brook Run Turf Repairs, Winters Chapel Path funding, request for more public safety)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86452715091 or  phone +14703812552,,86452715091#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Terrence Kinslow

LifeLine Animal Showcase

City Manager's Report

Resolution Appointing John Hallen to Serve on the Board of Ethics

Resolution Appointing Michael Mendoza to Serve on the Sustainability Commission

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances to Prohibit Burning of Yard Waste

2026 Paving Contract with Blount Construction

Authorize purchase of Vehicle Barricades (Chief Carlson)

Resolution Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Vape Shops

DISCUSSION ITEMS

2026 Athletic Usage Agreements

Brook Run Park Artificial Turf Repairs

Parks and Right-of-Way Pine Straw Contract

Approval of a Resolution of Commitment to Provide Local Matching Funds for a Federal Funding Request for the Winters Chapel Road Path Phase 2 Project  Plans 0.6 mile  Costs

Supplemental Project Agreement No. 2 with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project

Framework agreement with GDOT for Village Crossing Project   Plans   Costs

Request for Additional Personnel (Two - Public Safety Ambassadors) (Chief Carlson)

Dunwoody City Council agenda, Monday January 12, 2026 (Proposed Drive Through - Portillo's, Swearing in of Council Members, Police Recognition, North Peachtree Sidewalk between 285 & Brook Run, Salary Chart)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 12, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86452715091 or  phone +14703812552,,86452715091#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Administration of Oath of Office to Council Member's-Elect Tom Lambert, Catherine Lautenbacher & Rob Price.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Jacorious Davis

Presentation of Live Saving Medal of Meritorious Service to Officer Sebastian Wright 

Presentation of Live Saving Medals of Meritorious Service to Lieutenant Curtis Clifton and Officers Eddie Estes, Felipe Moreno, Katherine Thielman

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Report

FIRST READ: SLUP 25-04, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request For a Major Modification of Special Land Use Permit Conditions of Case SLUP 23-03 to Modify Existing Zoning Conditions and Update the Site Plan, as Well as a Special Land Use Permit For a Drive-Through Restaurant for Portillo's.
and RZ 25-05, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request For a Major Modification of the Zoning Conditions of Case RZ 23-02 to Modify Existing Zoning Conditions and Update the Site Plan

Ratification of Compensation Chart to Reflect New Position - Purchasing Coordinator

Contract for External Audit Services 

Contract Extension with Sunbelt Traffic for Signal Maintenance 

Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement Renewal

Election of Mayor Pro-Tempore

Contract with GC&E Systems Group to Install Access Control and Security Cameras for the Brook Run Maintenance Facility

North Peachtree Road Corridor Sidewalk / Path / Complete Street. 285 to Brook Run.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday September 8, 2025 (City Mgr Report, Zaxby's, Stormwater, Rasing Canes rezoning, Dominium apartments, Condo Conversion, Townhomes, Municipal Contracts Lowe & Nova)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday September 8, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office, Officer Christopher Van Heest

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

SLUP 25-02, 125 Perimeter Center W: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through

Approval of a Final Design Contract with AECOM for North Shallowford Path Final Design

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 1951 Wellesley Trace Storm Repairs 

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 4506 Kellogg Circle Storm Repairs

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 4328 Bethesda Trail Storm Repairs

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 5161 Joel Court Storm Repairs

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 1167 Branch Water Court Pond and Storm Repairs 

The City of Dunwoody, property owner at 4770 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, requests a variance from Chapter 16, Section 78 to allow replacement of a City of Dunwoody maintenance facility and associated improvements in the 75-foot stream buffer (ZBA 25-16)

SECOND READ: RZ 25-02, 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office-Institution) to PC-1 (Perimeter Center)

SECOND READ: RZ 25-03, 4981 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to PD (Planned Development) to allow the construction of an age-restricted multi-unit rental building

SECOND READ: RZ 25-04, 64 & 66 Perimeter Center E: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to PD (Planned Development) to allow the conversion of 64 Perimeter Center E into residential condominiums and 66 Perimeter Center E into an age-restricted rental residential use, and develop additional for-sale residences on the properties

SECOND READ: SLUP 25-03, 4515 Chamblee Dunwoody Road: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through to allow the construction of a drive-through oil change facility and two concurrent
variances to allow relief from the building setback requirements and the stacking lane setback requirements.

Municipal Services Rebidding - converting contractors to employees and new compensation chart.

Contract, proposal & pricing for Lowe Engineering for Parks Services 

Contract, proposal & pricing for Nova Engineering for Community Development Services 

Approval of MOU Renewal Contract with Claratel Health - Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Approval of a Contract with CGS for Curb Ramp Accessibility Upgrades

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday August 25, 2025 (Group Homes, Brook Run Maintenance Facility, Municipal Services, Google Fiber, Shallowford Trail)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday August 25, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/85998548170 or  phone +14702509358,,85998548170#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Skylar Lewis and Officer Aaron Barone

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Economic Development Update - 2nd Quarter (Michael Starling)

Public Hearing - The City of Dunwoody, property owner at 4770 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, requests a variance from Chapter 16, Section 78 to allow replacement of a City of Dunwoody maintenance facility and associated improvements in the 75-foot stream buffer.

SECOND READ: Review and consideration a text amendment to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27, including Sec. 27-112, Sec. 27-135.1, Sec. 27-146.1, and other sections, the general purpose of which is to create zoning regulations and procedures for group living uses, including, but not limited to assisted living, independent living, community residences, recovery communities, and for other purposes. 

Rebidding of Major Municipal Services (J. Jay Vinicki) 

2025 Holiday Lights Display at Brook Run Park (Rachel Waldron) 

 Funding Authorization for Stormwater Repairs - 2566 Briers North Drive

Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center HVAC Integrated Controls Addition

 Resolution to Surplus Six Vehicles

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Vandermeer Management to Provide Construction Management Services for the Brook Run Maintenance Facility

Approval of a Franchise Agreement with Google Fiber

Approval of a Final Design Contract with AECOM for North Shallowford Path Final Design

Funeral for Dunwoody Detective Jordan Laverty, age 35 is Monday and Dunwoody Police Foundation is collecting funds for the family.

Donations requested by the community to support Detective Laverty's Family

It is with a heavy heart that the City of Dunwoody shares the devastating news of the unexpected loss of Dunwoody Police Detective Jordan Laverty (Badge #1514).

Jordan faithfully served the citizens of Dunwoody for 8 years, and previously DeKalb County for 3, as well as serving in the US Army for four years, dedicating his life to service. His absence leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all. We are heartbroken for his family and offer our full love and support.

Jordan leaves behind a wife and four children. Please keep his family, friends, and the Dunwoody Police Department in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. 

Funeral services will be held Monday August 4th, 2 pm at Woodstock City Church, 150 Ridgewalk Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188 with family visitation immediately before starting at 1 pm.

If you have the ability to donate a bit of financial support to the Laverty Family, honoring an officer who served our community; it would be appreciated by myself and the rest of the Dunwoody Police Department who are also shocked and suffering this great loss.  Rest in peace, Jordan.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-the-life-and-service-of-detective-jordan-laverty

Thank you. 

Detective Jordan Laverty - public obituary
June 13, 1990 — July 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Detective Jordan S. Laverty on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 35. Born on June 13, 1990, in Austell, Georgia, Jordan leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication that will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jordan married his beloved wife, Brittney Laverty, on April 13th, 2013, and was a loving father to their four children: Emory, Harper, Ivey, and Quinn. He is also survived by his mother, Victoria Laverty, his brothers Chris Hollingsworth (Jenni), Christopher Knollin (Jen), and Scottie Knollin, and his grandparents, Jack and Virginia Duff, in-laws Dana and Carlton Tucker, and Greg and Traci Howard. The warmth of his smile and the kindness of his heart will forever live on in their memories.

A proud Army veteran, Jordan served his country honorably before embarking on an 11-year career in law enforcement. As a detective with the Dunwoody Police Department, he consistently demonstrated his commitment to serving and protecting his community. His dedication to his work was matched only by his passion for life, which included being a steadfast fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and cherishing time spent with his family and friends.

Jordan's funeral service will take place at Woodstock City Church on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., providing an opportunity for family and friends to come together to honor his life and legacy. Before the service, a visitation will be held starting at 1:00 p.m. Jordan will be remembered not just as a remarkable law enforcement officer and veteran but also as a great father and friend who touched the lives of many.

In this difficult time, may we all find comfort in sharing our memories of him and supporting one another as we remember the joy he brought into our lives.

Rest in peace, dear Jordan. Your light will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew and loved you.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Detective Jordan S. Laverty's memorial fund at https://tinyurl.com/Laverty-Family-Fund

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday Feb 10, 2025 - 2025 Paving Contract presented

2025 Paving Plan

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday February 10, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of 2024 President's Volunteer Service Awards

Presentation of Oath of Office to Officer John Rose

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

Funding Authorization for Stormwater Repairs at 4425 E Kings Point Circle

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Jacobs for Finance and Administrative Services 

Approval of MOU with US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)

Contract with Stewart Brothers for 2025 Paving Contract

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday Jan 27, 2025 (Nandina street closure, next comp plan, tall man sculpture, conversion of employees, postal inspections)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday January 27, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/85998548170 or  phone +14702509358,,85998548170#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Acknowledgement of GOHS/MATEN 2024 Officer of the Year Award to Sgt. Trey Nelson

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Direction Dunwoody Status Update - Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance

Economic Development Update - 4th Quarter 2024

Create Dunwoody Annual Update (Rosemary Watts)

Nandina Lane Pilot Project (Jonathan DiGioia) 

CONSENT AGENDA

City Hall HVAC Roof Top Unit System Replacement

Supplemental Project Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project

Agreement with Georgia Power for Streetlights on Meadow Lane Road and Crown Pointe Parkway

Project Agreement with the Perimeter CID for Ashford Dunwoody Path Phase 2

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Sustainability Committee

BUSINESS ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS)

Georgetown Gateway Sculpture (Michael Starling)

Resolution to Surplus Nine Vehicles

Elite Radiology Lease Agreement (J. Jay Vinicki)

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Jacobs for Finance and Administrative Services

Approval of MOU with US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday January 13, 2025 (Rezoning of Lidl up for vote, four new police officers, Shallowford Path, HVAC for City Hall)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday January 13, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Sgt Austin Chadwick, Officers Sadarius Hutcherson, Edward McGorda, Trey Wanstreet

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Truist Lighthouse Project: Gift Presentation to Dunwoody Police Dept.'s Peer Support Group

City Manager's Monthly Report

Contract with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to Provide Funding for the Dunwoody Nature Center Wetland Improvements

American Rescue Plan Grant Remaining Funding  

SECOND READ: RZ 24-02, Request to rezone 2480, 2526 Mount Vernon Road & 2495 Jett Ferry Road from NS (Neighborhood Shopping) to C-1 (Local Commercial)

Supplemental Project Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project

HVAC Replacement for Dunwoody City Hall

Agreement with Georgia Power for Streetlights on Meadow Lane Road and Crown Pointe Parkway

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday November 25, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday November 25, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86390235645 or  phone +14703812552,86390235645#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Oath of Office to Dunwoody Police Officers Collice Acoff, James Harding, Jason Holcombe and Jahron Mendoza

Presentation of Officer of the 3rd Quarter to Ofc Will Smith and Employee of the 3rd Quarter to Crime Analyst Kayce Lowe

Resolution Re-Appointing Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Art Commission

Resolution Appointing Member to Serve on the Discover Dunwoody Board - Stephanie Cantwell

Resolution Re-Appointing Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Development Authority

Construction Manager at Risk Contract for the Brook Run Maintenance Facility

SECOND READ:Charter Amendment Article, Section 2.13(a)(4) & (e) - Prohibitions

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Chapter 6 of the City of Dunwoody Code of Ordinances to Restrict the Unlicensed Sale of Dogs, Cats, or Domestic Rabbits

Resolution in Support of City of Milton Amicus Brief

Approval of Supplemental Benefit Program for First Responders Diagnosed with PTSD

Project Agreement with the Perimeter CID for Ashford Dunwoody Path Phase 2

Approval of Renewal for ESRI (GIS Mapping Application Suite)

Migration of Police Applications to Central Square Cloud

LifeVac device used in Dunwoody, GA to save a young child from choking, Officer honored.

RoughDraft Article

https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2024/09/10/dunwoody-police-officer-saves-child/

Ms. Cathy Cobbs of Rough Draft Atlanta wrote an overview of of a City Council meeting presentation explained how this new safety device, LifeVac, saved a young child here in Dunwoody.  It is my hope that this item becomes common place in the various mounted "safety boxes" in public places where the AED, Narcan, the LifeVac and maybe other emergency medications like epi-pen's & albuterol could be stored?

Parents, the cost of this device might be a great investment for your home as it is a proven life saving tool in the time of emergency.  Literally 1,000's of lives have been saved and the link is below so you can do your own research. 

PTA / School Parents, please ask your school lunch room if this investment would make sense to them?   

https://lifevac.net/

YouTube videos about the device.

PS: related subject - does everyone know you can walk into CVS and buy Narcan without a prescription?

 

Dunwoody City Council to discuss the 2025 Budget on Monday morning 10 am and then regular city council meeting starts at 6 pm.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET MEETING
Monday September 9, 2024 - 10:00 AM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 10 am  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are typically live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

There are no Public Comment Segments at Special Called Meetings if not on the published agenda and this agenda does not offer time for public comments.  This meeting is open to the public and you are encouraged to attend in person if you are interested.  On-line viewing options were also published.

Here is the proposed 2025 budget

Here is a Powerpoint Presentation highlighting what is in the 2025 budget and how we are funding it. 

 The 2025 general fund budget is pretty bare-bones except for cost increases (salary, health insurance, contract escalations, & fully funding the nine police positions we added in 24).  Many of the additional police personnel expenses in 2025 are being paid with ARPA (Federal) Funds that will not be available in the future and with city expenses escalating faster than revenue, I understand that the city is facing an issue in the coming years in order to maintain the same level of service; especially as all city service contracts will be renegotiated with expected large increases.  This is an issue that I am guessing will be discussed in detail on Monday morning.

Capital funds are special revenue streams that typically can not be used for General Fund (operating) expenses like salaries, so these funds can not be used for those expenses but instead can be used for things and construction.  On the 2025 Capital funds front, we estimate $20 Million will be spent, with street paving & intersection improvements being a big chunk of those funds.  Besides streets, there is $3 Million for path construction, $1.8 Million for a new bridge over 285 at Chamblee Dunwoody, $1.7 Million for new Police Vehicles / Equipment, $1.3 Million for a new Brook Run Maintenance Building, $1 Million for the Dunwoody Nature Center Expansion, $1 Million for the new turf at Peachtree Middle School where the city already has a long term lease, $700K for a new SWAT Storage Building as well as another $1.7 Million for contingency and/or possible other additions like Sand Volleyball courts that were programed for the back of Brook Run near Tree Top Quest. 

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday September 9, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Medal of Meritorious Service (for Life Save) to Sgt. Harold (Trey) Nelson

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Recognition of Chief Judge Rick Powell

Second Quarter 2024 Budget Amendment 

Amendment to Agreement with DeKalb - Lake Ridge, LLC for a Sanitary Sewer Easement

Funding Authorization for 1480 Old Spring House Lane Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 4752 Village North Court Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 5209 Fleur De Lis Court Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 2160 Dunwoody Glen Stormwater Repairs

Contract Amendment with Blount Construction for Additional Paving on Perimeter Center Parkway

Discussion - Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancement Design Update

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 22, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 22, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86390235645 or  phone +14703812552,86390235645#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Class 2024-004 Teen Police Academy Graduates

Economic Development Update - 2nd Quarter

Comprehensive Plan Kickoff Public Hearing and code rewrite

Resolution Appointing a Member of the Sustainability Committee

SECOND READ: An Ordinance to Define Community Residences and Recovery Communities and Create Use Regulations for Such Uses, Chapter 27

Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Update

Contract Amendment with Practical Design Partners for Final Design of Happy Hollow Sidewalk from Kingsland Court to Peeler Road

Department of Energy Grant Award Received - Police Electric Vehicles

Monday 10 am, Dunwoody Memorial Day Ceremony at Brook Run with Chief Michael Carlson giving keynote, Tuesday is a short City Council Meeting.

Monday

The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 27 at the DeKalb Veterans Memorial at Brook Run Park, located at 4770 N. Peachtree Road. The ceremony is open to all and co-hosted by Dunwoody’s Veteran Events Planning Committee.

Chief Michael Carlson is the keynote speaker and I highly recommend Dunwoody Families attend this short but moving ceremony.  Parents if you are able please bring your children to explain the meaning of the holiday, please do.   It is worth your & their time.   Thanks.

Tuesday

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday May 28, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86390235645 or  phone +14703812552,86390235645#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Award Presentation, 2024 Officer of the First Quarter: Det. Eric Haviland, and Employee of the First Quarter: Sybil Fisher (Chief Carlson)

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed. 

Proclamation in Recognition of Municipal Court Clerks Week (Mayor Deutsch)

Contract Award for Waterford Park Playground Equipment (Rachel Waldron)

Approval of a Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for 18, 12 foot streetlights in front of Dunwoody High School

Resolution to Surplus Twelve Vehicles and One Trailer

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday May 13, 2024 (Apartments & Hotel at State Farm, Vermack / DHS sidewalk & lighting, Waterford Playground, General Fund Update)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday May 13, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Recognition of Citizens' Police Academy Class XIV Graduates (Officer Hernandez/Chief Carlson)

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Alvin Slocum

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed. 

Economic Development Update (Michael Starling)

City Manager's Monthly Report

Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Peachtree Corners for the Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Project

Contract with TSW for Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code

SECOND READ: RZ 23-03, 245 Perimeter Center Parkway: Rezone from PDc to PDc to amend the zoning conditions of case RZ 15-072 to allow the development of a mixed use project including office, hotel, and multifamily residential with associated retail, restaurant, amenity space, and structured parking

Request for Additional Personnel: Public Safety Ambassadors (Chief Carlson)

Approval of a Contract and Funding Authorization for Phase II of the Vermack Path at Dunwoody High School

Approval of a Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for the Vermack Path

Approval of SS4A Implementation Grant Application for North Peachtree Road

Contract Award for Waterford Park Playground Equipment

Discussion of Conversion of Contracted Positions to City Positions for the Technology Department

2024 City Council Retreat Recap

General Fund Forecast and Update

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday April 29, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday April 29, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86390235645 or  phone +14703812552,86390235645#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

Sustainability Hero Award to Jason Metzger and Sustainability Committee Update

Girl Scout Troop 19443 Bronze Award Project - Bird Houses Vermack Swim via "The Crier"

Economic Development Update

Safe Streets Program Update (Jonathan DiGioia)

Approval of a Contract with AECOM for the Concept Design Phase of the North Shallowford Road Path Project

Contract with Practical Design Partners, LLC for Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Design

Renewal of Property & Liability Insurance with GIRMA

First Quarter 2024 Budget Amendment

Purchase of 57 Computer Toughbooks Laptops for PD, Price Increase

Authorization to Provide Local Matching Funds for Local Maintenance and Infrastructure Grant Safety Improvements

Approval of a Resolution of Commitment to Provide Local Matching Funds for a Federal Funding Request for the Village Crossroads and Winters Chapel Path Phase II Projects

Contract with TSW for Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code

Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Peachtree Corners for the Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Project

Happy Hollow Sidewalk Concept Design

Request for Additional Personnel: Public Safety Ambassadors

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday April 8, 2024 (Clean Air / Smoking Regulations, Winter Chapel 12 ft Path, State Farm complex apartments, Chief Grogan)

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City of Dunwoody Proclamation for Chief Billy Grogan

City Manager's Monthly Report

First Read & Public Hearing: RZ 23-03, 245 Perimeter Center Parkway: Rezone from PDc to PDc to amend the zoning conditions of case RZ 15-072 to allow the development of a mixed use project including office, hotel, and multifamily residential with associated retail, restaurant, amenity space, and structured parking

Approval of Conversion of Contracted Positions and Creation of New City Position for the Technology Department

Approval of Amendment of Position Allocation and Compensation Chart and Market Adjustment for City Employees

Agreement for Managed Networking Service Provider

Funding Authorization for 5695 Trowbridge Drive Storm Repairs

Contract Award for Parks and Recreation Sign Package

Contract Award for North Shallowford Annex Maintenance Repairs

First Read: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Update the Clean Indoor Air Regulations, Chapter 24

I am not a smoker but I have attended "late night business meetings" in an establishment that focused on Bourbon and Cigars. The place of business I visited had a negative pressure air filtration system whereby my clothes didn't smell of smoke when I left.  I believe this proposed ordinance brought to us from the American Heart Association and placed on the agenda by staff or council is an overstep of regulations and I am unsure what we are fixing.  I would like to know the complete impact of the proposal prior to voting on it especially when it may limit a niche business model that could bring a successful establishment to our city.  I understand the intent of protecting all employees from second-hand smoke but when the establishment (or private club) can protect employees an exception needs to be explored.  I will be asking staff to review Gwinnett, Houston and other jurisdictions looking for best practices allowing exceptions.  A cigar bar exception could include the following ...

“Cigar Bar means an establishment operated by a holder of an On Premise Beer and Wine
Permit or other Alcohol Beverage Licensing Permit that:
1. Does not sell food;
2. In addition to selling beer and wine, annually receives 15 percent or more of
its gross revenue from the sale of cigars, and tobacco-related products, except from the sale of
cigarettes. A cigar bar shall not discount alcohol if sold in combination with
cigars or other tobacco products and tobacco-related products;
3. Has a walk-in humidor on the premises;
4. Has a high capacity, negative pressure air cleaning ventilation system, located in such a manner to control second hand smoke exposure to non-smokers.
5. Only permits the smoking of cigars, and does not permit the smoking of cigarettes; and
6. Does not include any establishment which is primarily a bar or restaurant and
which undertakes to make retail offerings of tobacco products as a means of
circumventing the purposes of this article.”

Contract with AECOM for North Shallowford Road Path Project Concept Design

Contract with Practical Design Partners, LLC for Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Design

On November 7th, the Citizens of Dunwoody voted down a bond referendum for Parks & Paths development and on November 8th an RFP was released for the Winters Chapel Path design which mandates that the path will be 12 feet wide, even in front of the single family residential properties.  This item is now on the agenda for discussion.

Description: Winter Chapel Road Path Phase II. The project consists of a 12-foot shared-use path (SUP) along the west side only of Winters Chapel Road between Charmant Place and Peeler Road in the cities of Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners. In addition to the shared-use path, the project will add lighting and street trees along the corridor. The project connects residential areas on the north end of the project to a MARTA bus route and commercial node at the south end of the project.

Request for Pre-Construction Funding for Real Time Crime Center

2024 City of Dunwoody Retreat Recap from Councilman John Heneghan (Park Plans, Financial Future, Police Priorities and maybe a few paths too)

The City of Dunwoody hosted a "Retreat" for Council & Staff to sit in a room for two days to discuss our past, present & future. Financial realities were brought forward that we have a large capital reserve, but operating expenses are slowly outpacing revenue, commercial property is strong, hotels are thriving, and apartments are full with high rents; on the downside, office vacancies are currently at 25%, with most of that in several large complexes and residential taxes are locked, frozen and low. We are presently funding police expansion and ambulance service with Federal funds; we are still looking at compensation raises by year's end, and in 2026, we will be renegotiating city contracts for services that will rise in price because in 2021, we received low bids because of COVID.

Parks discussions were had regarding build-out plans for Wildcat (on Roberts) and Homecoming (on Vermack), with some council members wanting to put a bond on the November ballot. However, it was decided to maintain these parks as open fields just as they are and to install portable restrooms (better than porta potties) at each park. It was also decided that there will be no parks bond in 2024.

Everyone on Council (including me) agrees with building the trails in the Perimeter Center Business District as the PCID is matching funds and other monies are coming from our hotels. There is still disagreement on the construction of 10 to 12-foot wide paths in front of single-family homes, but the current Council (excluding me) has the will and votes to move forward on Winters Chapel and Mount Vernon.

In other park news, when the slides for park priorities failed to mention the turfing of the PCMS field with the track, I asked for an update. I was told DeKalb County School System didn't see it as a priority and was worried about equity to other schools in the district who don't have turf. As a reminder, the DCSS was bound to rebuild Austin Elementary School on its original site when the City proposed a a win / win solution to the County so that our families and children wouldn't be inconvenienced. In October 2016, we proposed a land swap for the Dunwoody Senior Baseball Fields; in order to make that happen, the City purchased the land where the ball fields sit from DCSS and executed a 25-year lease for nighttime use of the football field. The City later installed lights for night time use on the field, installed a facility storage building and would now like to turf that field in order to maximize usage. Without that turfing of the field, it is overused and almost unplayable without adequate care. The City of Dunwoody set aside 1 Million dollars in our 2024 budget with the hopes to pay for the turf installation but the required construction approval from DCSS has not been received. Unsure of all logistics, but maybe there will be some movement soon?

I have been very open regarding my concerns about the long term stability of City Finances and they will be a huge topic of conversation in the coming months because we are currently at our maximum millage rate and based on everything I am hearing, in 2026 our operating revenue will not be keeping up operating expenses. This is a separate conversation from dedicated Capital funds for stuff like parks and paving as we can not use those funds for operating costs.

Based on the intention of the city founders and charter, if taxes were to be increased over our current maximum millage limit, a referendum would be needed to remove the cap. We have operated under those constraints for the last 15 years, but financial pressures are building. We know there is possibly a technical workaround by placing the entire City into a special tax district for safety (Police, Ambulance, and maybe a supplemental charge to 911 costs over current phone taxes) to raise taxes for those services, but doing so without a resident vote is contrary to the founding plans of the City. If a referendum were to be held to raise operating funds and it were to fail, would we want to cut police services that are needed based on the growth and crime stats?

Right now, I anticipate a slowdown of some capital projects (Parks and Paths) in order to preserve high fund balances in the coming year so that we can attempt to get a good handle on finances from the spending side. These fund balances include both Capital and some Operational that we are saving for a rainy day or a golden opportunity should one arise. That being said, there are some capital projects and improvements to the police department going forward (again with one-time federal funds) because the safety our community is the primary goal of government. 

Below are the documents from the retreat provided to council for discussion.

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/06%20Dunwoody%202035.pptx

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/03%20Budgets%20Finances%20Millages%20Trends.pptx

 https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/02%20Parks.pptx

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/01a%20Commercial%20Real%20Estate.pptx

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/05%20Police.pptx

 https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/01b%20Sangster.pptx

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday February 26th. (Paving, Police Staffing, Expanded EMS Funding, 2023 Budget Amendment, expanding a few city boards)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday February 26, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm w/o Zoom  - City Site Agenda - hopefully with Zoom info on Monday 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom, unfortunately this login information was missing from the published agenda and I have asked that the agenda be updated on Monday, probably will be available here.

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of a Contract Extension with Blount Construction for 2024 Pavement Resurfacing

• Authorize the Mayor, City Manager, or designee to execute all documents necessary and proper to extend Blount Construction’s pavement resurfacing contract for 2024 in the amount of $3,838,083 in order to pave 15.6 miles.

Approval of Purchase of Two Surveillance Video Trailers

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 with Jacobs for Finance and Administrative Services 

• For financial security and accountability purposes, the City Council converted two Accountants and one Accounts Receivable position to in house city employees.

Funding Authorization Request for Donaldson Bannister Park Stormwater Engineering Analysis

Request for Five Additional Personnel for the Dunwoody Police Department 

• Our current Crime Response Team’s name will be changed to reflect the work they do daily conducting traffic enforcement to improve the safety of our roads. The new Crime Response Team (a Sergeant and three Patrol Officer positions) will be able to focus on important crime reduction strategies that can make Dunwoody a safer place for our citizens. Strategies to address areas like drug trafficking, vice crimes, violent crimes, organized retail theft, gang crimes, entering autos, and other areas as needed.  Police Department has also requested a non-sworn, Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to handle everyday vehicle oversight.
  
  
•  Funding for these position has been identified within the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) II Fund - one time Federal Funds.

2024 Budget Amendment for Additional Police Personnel and EMS Funding

• Funding for these positions & expanded EMS services has been identified within the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) II Fund - one time Federal Funds.

FIRST READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 2, Sec. 2-253 re: Expanding the Board of Ethics

FIRST READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 4, Sec. 4-70 re: Expanding the Alcohol License Review Board

Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023

• previous budgeted use of fund balance of $508,838 will not be needed. Currently budgeted actual expenses are projected to fall into the 97% range after this budget amendment, meaning that unreserved fund balance should grow by $1.6 million bringing the city to 10 months of fund balance

Dunwoody's Deputy Chief, Mike Carlson has been named as successor to Police Chief Billy Grogan

Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton announces the promotion of Deputy Chief Mike Carlson to the position of Chief of the Dunwoody Police Department. He’ll succeed Chief Billy Grogan, who announced his retirement last month, effective June 1.

“Deputy Chief Mike Carlson has been with the Dunwoody Police Department since day one, and he has proven himself to be a strong and respected leader,” said Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton. “I’m confident that he is more than ready and right for the top job. He has the support of officers in the department and members of the community.”

Deputy Chief Carlson was one of the founding members of the Dunwoody Police Department, joining as a sergeant in 2009. He coordinated the startup of the department’s Citizen Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and Chaplain programs. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2015, major in 2019, and deputy chief in 2021, overseeing the department’s day-to-day operations.

“As Dunwoody’s next Police Chief, I will continue strengthening the partnership with our community, foster innovation, and provide the best training and equipment for our officers and staff,” Carlson said. “I promise to provide effective and compassionate law enforcement services to all who live, work, and visit this great city. As the men and women of the Dunwoody Police Department continue to build upon Chief Billy Grogan’s outstanding legacy, we wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement.”

In 2022, Carlson retired as a captain with the Georgia National Guard. He began his part-time service in 2011 and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2014. His awards include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Meritorious Service Medal.

“Deputy Chief Carlson's record of excellence spans the entire history of the Dunwoody Police Department, consistently delivering outstanding service to the citizens of our community,” added Chief Grogan. “With unwavering confidence, I believe his leadership will propel the department to new heights of success."

Carlson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership/Public Safety from Reinhardt University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange, and the Senior Management Institute for Policing at the Police Executive Research Forum.

“Deputy Chief Carlson has played an important role in the building of our excellent police department,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. ”He has innovative ideas and a real understanding of the Dunwoody community. I know Deputy Chief Carlson will continue to move the department in the right direction.”

The transition will begin right away, and Deputy Chief Carlson will officially start his new role in April.