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Drug ID & Current Trends presentation

Posted in Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , on March 5, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

From Sgt. Jennifer Ross:

The Decatur Police Department will be hosting a “Drug Identification & Current Trends” presentation on Wednesday, March 12 from 6:30 p.m  – 8:00 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center. The presentation will include information on current trends, street names, paraphernalia and what parents can look for, as well as an overview of what officers are seeing in Decatur. The presentation is FREE and designed for parents, caregivers and anyone who works with kids and teens who want to become more aware. Attendees must be at least 18-years-old. Please contact Sgt. Jennifer S. Ross at jennifer.ross@decaturga.com or 678/553-6613 to reserve a seat.

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Special Needs Informational Meeting with Fire Dept.

Posted in emergency management, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , , on March 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Announcement from Sgt. Violante of the Decatur Fire Department:

Special Needs Informational Meeting
Wed. March 12
Two opportunities to stop by: 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Fire Station #1, 230 E. Trinity Pl.

The City of Decatur Fire Department would like to meet with any families with children with special needs or medical issues. We want to continue responding in the best way possible to care for all families, including those with special needs. The meeting will discuss medical care, large scale events, and fire scenarios with families. In addition, we want to inform families about the benefits of using Smart 911 and exchange ideas on how to better dispatchers’ responses to emergency calls from families with special needs.

We need your participation and input to do the best job possible.  Please join us on March 12 at 10 a.m. or at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Decatur Fire Station #1.

The address for Fire Station #1 is 230 E. Trinity Pl., Decatur, GA 30030. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Sergeant Violante at Ninetta.Violante@decaturga.com or via phone, at 404-457-3289.

Children interacting with CIty of Decatur firefighters last fall

Children interacting with City of Decatur firefighters last fall

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The Proposed Tree Conservation Ordinance is Ready!

Posted in Meetings, Sustainability on January 15, 2014 | 2 Comments »

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The proposed Decatur Tree Conservation Ordinance is available along with the administrative standards that will be use to implement the new provisions. Several elements of the proposal would significantly change the City’s approach to tree conservation as compared to the current ordinance, and we want your opinion.

In October 2013, the City Commission passed a 90-day moratorium on tree removal.  Additionally, they fast-tracked the development of a new tree ordinance that would reflect current best management practices in the industry.

That effort has been underway with the assistance of tree consultant, Connie Head of Technical Forestry Services, and the City Commission is scheduled to consider the recommendations at their regular meeting on January 21st at 7:30pm.  Please review the materials and provide your opinion using Open City Hall.  The forum for this discussion will be open from January 16th – January 21st (noon).

 

 

Supporting Materials: 

Summary of Tree Conservation Ordinance

Common Questions about the Tree Conservation Ordinance

Proposed Ordinance and Administrative Standards:

Decatur Tree Conservation Ordinance

Administrative Standards

 

Draft recommendations were presented to the City Commission during a work session on January 6th.  A recording of the presentation is available online here.

 

What are the major changes proposed in the new ordinance?

  • Hire a full time City Arborist.
  • Switch to measuring tree canopy instead of tree density.
  • Set a city-wide canopy coverage goal.
  • Create one class of protected trees.
  • Define boundary trees and establish rules for their protection.
  • All protected tree removals or disturbance will require a permit.
  • Permit applications will require consultation with a certified arborist.
  • The existing canopy coverage of a property and proposed scope of work will determine replanting requirements.

 

We welcome all comments and questions.  Please review the materials and provide your opinion using Open City Hall.  The forum for this discussion will be open from January 16th – January 21st (noon).

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Proposed Tree Ordinance Presented to City Commission

Posted in Meetings, Sustainability on January 6, 2014 | 2 Comments »

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Draft recommendations for a new tree ordinance were presented to the City Commission during a work session on January 6th.  Recent community concerns have brought an increased level of urgency to the subject, prompting city commissioners to pass a 90-day moratorium on tree removal in October, 2013.  Additionally, they fast-tracked the development of a new tree ordinance that would reflect current best management practices in the industry.

That effort has been underway with the assistance of  tree consultant, Connie Head of Technical Forestry Services, the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board, and engaged stakeholders who have provided their input to the process.

A recording of the presentation is available online at decaturga.com

The presentation documents are provided below, which accurately reflect the policy goals and operational structure of the proposed ordinance.  The ordinance draft is currently being revised to ensure consistency with these goals, and will be available shortly.  We apologize for the delay.

 

Proposed Tree Ordinance Documents

  1. Trees! Work Session Presentation
  2. Flowcharts demonstrating how the ordinance applies –> Residential and Commercial
  3. Summary of Proposed Ordinance 

Tree Factsheets

 

Questions or comments can be submitted online at DecaturNEXT.com or by contacting Amanda Thompson at amanda.thompson@decaturga.com, or 404-370-4104

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Despite cold, City Commission meeting tonight

Posted in Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

It’s cold out today in Decatur and set to get colder by evening, but tonight’s work session about the draft tree ordinance at 6 p.m. and the regular City Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. will still take place as scheduled at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.

Don’t feel like braving the weather but want to see what happens? You can live stream both meetings on the City of Decatur website’s City Commission page by clicking on “streaming video.”

The Decatur City Commission

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Trees! Crafting Decatur-Appropriate Regulations.

Posted in Meetings, Sustainability on December 4, 2013 | 1 Comment »

trees squareJoin us to review and comment on Decatur’s tree ordinance

 

December 11

7-9pm

Decatur City Hall
Commission Meeting Room
509 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA 30030

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How Decatur manages its tree canopy has always been a component of the Unified Development Ordinance initiative currently underway. However, recent community concerns brought an increased level of urgency to the subject, prompting city commissioners to pass a 90-day moratorium on tree removal and fast-track the UDO’s tree-related requirements. That effort is now in process and its work-in-progress will be presented and discussed Wednesday, December 11.

 

PLEASE JOIN US:

Trees! Crafting Decatur-Appropriate Regulations
December 11 | 7-9pm | City Hall Commission Meeting Room

The meeting will begin with a 30-minute presentation by the city’s tree consultant, Connie Head of Technical Forestry Services, followed by an opportunity for attendees to consider various policy direction alternatives and provide feedback on their preferences.

Resident input will then be factored into the working draft and finalized recommendations will be completed in early January. Those recommendations will be posted on the DecaturNEXT website for review prior to the Commission’s consideration, which will take place January 21, 2014 at 7:30pm in the City Hall Commission Meeting Room.

Join us at the meeting then check back often for updates. And in the meantime, provide your comments and questions directly to the city here.

 

If you have any questions, contact Amanda Thompson at amanda.thompson@decaturga.com or 404-370-4104

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UPDATE: Proposed Moratorium Ordinance

Posted in Meetings, tagged , , on October 18, 2013 | 2 Comments »

Updated information is now available regarding the proposed temporary moratorium on single-family residential structural demolition and large tree removal as a part of construction or renovation.  This proposal was initially made available on October 14, 2013 as a single ordinance.  However, after public review and feedback, the two issues have been separated into individual ordinances that can be discussed and acted upon separately.

The City Commission will discuss the proposals during the work session and regular meeting on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St. Both meetings are open to the public.

  • 6:30pm- Work Session
  • 7:30pm- Regular Meeting

If either or both proposals are adopted, the properties affected would be limited to those  zoned R-60 and R-85 Single Family Residential. Each moratorium would be effective through Jan. 24, 2014.

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All comments & questions should be directed to Amanda Thompson at amanda.thompson@decaturga.com or 404-370-4104.

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There’s Still Time: Public Input on Speed Limit Project

Posted in Meetings, Transportation on August 19, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

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The City of Decatur has developed a proposal to comprehensively adjust speed limits on most city streets to 25 mph. A public input session was held on August 14th at Decatur City Hall.  Attendees were able to view the current and proposed speed limits as well as the supporting research.  Several question were posted to allow opportunities for feedback.

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> View the public input session presentation.

> Download the full proprosal.

 

You still have time to tell us your opinion on the proposed changes. Download the proposal, share it with your friends and neighbors, and give us your feedback online by September 30, 2013. 

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Picture1Quick Survey on Open City Hall.

What do you think about setting the speed limit to 25 mph on most Decatur roadways, and why?

 

WebOnline Comment Form

Take a more in-depth survey about the proposal.  Estimated time 5-10 minutes.

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Last Community Budget Gathering of the Year

Posted in Budget, Meetings on May 10, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur is hosting another Community Budget Gathering on Tuesday, May 14 from 7pm to 9pm at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street. Join Budget Manager Meredith Roark, Assistant City Manager Andrea Arnold and others interested in learning about the City’s budget process.

This is your chance to find out how the budget process works and give your input. This is the third of three meetings. Participation in one of the previous two gatherings not required to attend. Please sign up today with Meredith, Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102, if you think you’ll be attending.

Click here to find the current 2012-2013 budget.

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Artrospective Opens Tonight

Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events, Meetings, Uncategorized on April 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

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The Decatur Arts Alliance marks its milestone 25th anniversary with Artrospective – an exhibit at the DeKalb History Center.  Artrospective opens this evening in conjunction with the Decatur Business Association (DBA) meeting.  Artrospective highlights the history of the event growth from humble local beginnings (think begging people to participate and very few restaurants open in the evenings) to the regional blockbuster success (i.e. Southern Living highlighted it on their Georgia calendar in May) it enjoys today.

The collection features festival posters and logos, T-shirts, press clippings, and loads of festival memorabilia.  A collection of photos taken on the square in the early 1990s provides a unique perspective on the evolution of the city.  The exhibit is curated by Decatur Active Living Assistant Director Cheryl Burnette who served as the executive director of the Arts Alliance and managed the Arts Festival from 1999 to 2008.

The DBA meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. with a reception and networking session.  The program and ribbon cutting for Artrospective begins at 6 p.m.  Free to DBA and Arts Alliance members; $10 for non-members.  Artrospective will be open in the History Center through the end of September and is free and open to the community.

Check out the photo below of the Decatur Arts Festival circa 1991 – recognize the original entrance to the MARTA station?

Decatur Arts Festival circa 1991

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