Funding approved for landscaping upgrades

Duluth recently hired Pond & Company to create a landscape concept plan for the medians on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, between Ga. 120 and Sugarloaf Parkway. To implement the plan, the city has contracted with Columbia Engineering & Services to provide landscape architecture design services for the medians.

The design contract will include developing multiple concepts, soliciting feedback before a final concept, approval from Gwinnett County Department of Transportation, developing bid specifications and more. Total cost with 10% contingency is $43,650.

The city is also moving forward with landscaping improvements along Pleasant Hill Road at the intersection with Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The next task is to engage Pond & Company to update the landscaping design, assist in project bidding and construction phase services. The proposal, including a 10% contingency, is $7,500.

Another $10,000 has been set aside for the city engineer’s time to oversee both the projects.

A four-year term on the Fayette County Hospital Authority is open for applications. The five-member volunteer board consists of business and community leaders who can issue tax-free bonds and offer low-cost capital funding opportunities. The current open term begins June 1 and expires May 31, 2024; meetings are at least annual, with the option of special sessions.

Qualifications for applying include previous experience with hospital or health systems, or work related to medicine, dentistry, health care consulting, pub

health departments or similar organizations, financial management, prior community leadership and an ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Applicants must also comply with the county’s ethics ordinance. Forms are available at fayettecountyga.gov and must be returned with resumes by Friday. Potential appointees are nominated by the Board of Commissioners, after which the authority members make the final decision. Information: 770-305-5103. JILLHOWARD CHURCH FOR THE AJC