Let’s Put Macon / Bibb

To Work

Public SafetyPublic Safety

“There is a real and pressing danger here. To keep our citizens safe and secure, we urgently need to acquire a new integrated radio communications system”…Sheriff Jerry Modena

“We are one severe thunderstorm away from disaster”…Chief Deputy David Davis

800 MHz Radio System800 MHz Radio System

Present Radio System Not Compatible With All Emergency Responders

This Has Become An Issue In Regards To Public Safety

Cost to Upgrade and Replace System in Macon / Bibb County - $12,000,000*

*as presented by City of Macon *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingat SPLOST meeting

Public SafetyPublic Safety Law enforcement agencies, emergency

management services, and vital first responders currently rely on an antiquated system that is obsolete.

SPLOST will fund the acquisition of a new technologically advanced system designed with redundancies and emergency backup systems that will prevent downtime.

All agencies will be able to confidently communicate during severe weather emergencies, such as the Mother’s Day Tornados, amber alerts, criminal investigations and homeland security issues.

Storm Water Storm Water

Storm WaterStorm Water

FLOODING PROBLEMS Many Homes Experience Flooding Problems Bibb County, Payne City and the City of Macon

Must Find Solutions To These Problems

Storm WaterStorm Water Drainage problems

There are many areas in Macon / Bibb county with metal, terracotta and brick pipes

Pipes have outlived their life cycle City drainage infrastructure is in dire need of repair Storm water important to the water quality. Improved by

new pipes State & federal government passed new clean water

regulations In April Bibb received two year certification for water;

normally given for five years. Bibb under mandate to improve water quality

Historical Problems with Historical Problems with FloodingFlooding

Flooding damages Vitality and Growth of Neighborhoods High Insurance Costs by Citizens New Residents and Businesses reluctant to

locate here Neighborhoods cannot reach true social and

economic potential until citizens are assured their area can withstand a storm event.

Parks and RecreationParks and Recreation

Parks and RecreationParks and Recreation

Our community serves a diverse population

Quality of life increasingly important to attract new residents and businesses

Many parks out of date and need improvements

Need locations in the community for youth recreation

Working with Board of Education to help develop physical activities for students at a lower cost

Passive walking parks in the community for all citizens

Luther Williams Baseball StadiumLuther Williams Baseball Stadium

Improvements*Improvements*

Renovate and Upgrade Stadium Seats to 6,000

Renovate and Upgrade Restrooms Renovate the Home / Visitors Locker

Rooms Renovate and Upgrade Press Box and

Media Facility Renovate Baseball Field to Include

Field Drainage Expand and Improve Parking

Total Cost - $1,000,000Total Cost - $1,000,000

*as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meeting*as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meeting

City Auditoriumand

Other City Government Buildings Repair the Roof of the Historic City Auditorium Appropriate Renovations to Other City

Buildings $6,000,000 Set Aside by the City

Central City ParkCentral City ParkImprovements *Improvements * Renovate RV Hook-upsRenovate RV Hook-ups Upgrade RV Hookup back of ParkUpgrade RV Hookup back of Park Repave Roads & Parking AreasRepave Roads & Parking Areas Renovate Softball FieldsRenovate Softball Fields Upgrade Chain Link FenceUpgrade Chain Link Fence Bollard and Cable FenceBollard and Cable Fence Expand Picnic AreasExpand Picnic Areas Trail, Comfort Station, LightingTrail, Comfort Station, Lighting Pave Walking TrackPave Walking Track Pave Parking at Luther WilliamsPave Parking at Luther Williams Finish Street LightingFinish Street Lighting Expand ParkingExpand Parking Multi Purpose Court with LightsMulti Purpose Court with Lights Upgrade All BuildingsUpgrade All Buildings

Total Cost - $2,000,000Total Cost - $2,000,000*as presented by City of *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingMacon at SPLOST meeting

Recreational ParksRecreational Parks Frank Johnson Park Bloomfield Park Memorial Park Freedom Park North Macon Park East Macon Park Rosa Jackson Park

$ 1,000,000.$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000.$ 1,000,000.$ 1,000,000.$ 1,000,000.$ 500,000.

*as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meeting*as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meeting

Filmore Thomas – Durr’s LakeFilmore Thomas – Durr’s Lake

*as presented by City of Macon at *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingSPLOST meeting

Improvements *Improvements * PlaygroundPlayground Picnic Area with Tables and GrillsPicnic Area with Tables and Grills Trash ReceptaclesTrash Receptacles Practice AreasPractice Areas Community BuildingCommunity Building Outdoor Basketball CourtsOutdoor Basketball Courts ParkingParking Nature TrailNature Trail LandscapingLandscaping Boardwalk and DocksBoardwalk and Docks Two PavilionsTwo Pavilions Lighting for ParkingLighting for Parking Sidewalk / Multi Use PathsSidewalk / Multi Use Paths

Total Costs - $2,000,000Total Costs - $2,000,000

Rose Hill CemeteryRose Hill CemeteryImprovements *Improvements * Install SignageInstall Signage Redesign Vehicular Traffic Redesign Vehicular Traffic

PatternPattern Add Security CamerasAdd Security Cameras Increase ParkingIncrease Parking Security LightingSecurity Lighting Brick Repair WorkBrick Repair Work Erosion RepairErosion Repair Precast BenchesPrecast Benches Redo Front EntranceRedo Front Entrance Concrete Block WorkConcrete Block Work Cosmetic CleanupCosmetic Cleanup

Total Cost-$1,000,000Total Cost-$1,000,000*as presented by City of Macon at *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingSPLOST meeting

Tattnall Square ParkTattnall Square Parkand and

Tennis CenterTennis CenterImprovements *Improvements * Renovate RestroomsRenovate Restrooms Picnic Area with Tables and GrillsPicnic Area with Tables and Grills Picnic ShelterPicnic Shelter Utilities ConnectionsUtilities Connections Security LightingSecurity Lighting LandscapeLandscape Upgrade LightingUpgrade Lighting Tennis Courts ResurfacingTennis Courts Resurfacing Replace FenceReplace Fence Remodel / Repaint FacilityRemodel / Repaint Facility Parking RepairParking Repair

Total Costs - $1,000,000Total Costs - $1,000,000*as presented by City of Macon at *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingSPLOST meeting

Washington ParkWashington Park

Improvements *Improvements *

LightingLighting BenchesBenches Trash ReceptaclesTrash Receptacles LandscapingLandscaping

Total Cost - $300,000Total Cost - $300,000

*as presented by City of Macon at *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingSPLOST meeting

Coleman HillColeman Hill

Improvements *Improvements *

LandscapingLandscaping Trash ReceptaclesTrash Receptacles Erosion ControlErosion Control Historical LightingHistorical Lighting BenchesBenches

Total Cost - $200,000Total Cost - $200,000

*as presented by City of Macon at *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingSPLOST meeting

New Facilities in New Facilities in Unincorporated Bibb CountyUnincorporated Bibb County

Facility in South Bibb Passive Parks

Juvenile Justice Juvenile Justice CenterCenter

Juvenile Justice CenterJuvenile Justice Center

““The new juvenile justice center will The new juvenile justice center will separate children involved in domestic separate children involved in domestic cases from adult inmates on trial for cases from adult inmates on trial for criminal activity”…Chief Deputy Russell criminal activity”…Chief Deputy Russell NelsonNelson

Juvenile Justice CenterJuvenile Justice CenterMacon, Georgia Macon, Georgia COOPER CARRY

BRITTAINTHOMPSON

BRAYBROWN

INC.

Juvenile Justice CenterJuvenile Justice CenterMacon, Georgia Macon, Georgia COOPER CARRY

BRITTAINTHOMPSON

BRAYBROWN

INC.

Constructed on county owned property near DFCS

Creates a new central campus for coordinated family social services

Costs - $4,700,000

Juvenile Justice CenterJuvenile Justice Center

Existing CourthouseExisting Courthouse

Existing CourthouseExisting Courthouse Historic Structure will be preserved and repurposed

with interior renovations

Continue to house offices of government personnel

Additional space available for potential consolidation of shared services of city and county

Cost - $11,250,000

New Courthouse New Courthouse and and

Parking FacilityParking Facility

ParkingParking

New parking garage with free secure access for courthouse jurors, Grand Opera House patrons, Macon City Auditorium event attendees and downtown visitors.

Costs - $11,500,000

B I B B C O U N T Y C O U R T H O U S EMacon, Georgia COOPER CARRY

BRITTAINTHOMPSON

BRAYBROWN

INC.

B I B B C O U N T Y C O U R T H O U S EMacon, Georgia COOPER CARRY

BRITTAINTHOMPSON

BRAYBROWN

INC.

B I B B C O U N T Y C O U R T H O U S EMacon, Georgia COOPER CARRY

BRITTAINTHOMPSON

BRAYBROWN

INC.

New CourthouseNew Courthouse

Will accommodate present / future judicial needs

Addresses critical violations concerning public and juror safety

Eliminate problems with cross circulation of inmates, jurors, judges and the public

Improve handicap accessibility

Eliminate security concerns in transporting inmates

COST - $43,000,000

Debt RetirementDebt Retirement

Retiring DebtRetiring DebtCity of Macon* $12,000,000Bibb County $ 2,354,763

*as presented by City of Macon at *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingSPLOST meeting

TransitTransit

TransitTransit Purchase Of New Transit

Buses*

$1,088,500 Reduced emissions

*as presented by City of Macon at *as presented by City of Macon at SPLOST meetingSPLOST meeting

Payne CityPayne City

Payne CityPayne City

Repairs to City Hall Storm Water Drainage ** Cost - $450,000

**as presented by the Mayor of **as presented by the Mayor of Payne City at SPLOST meetingPayne City at SPLOST meeting

Effects on the Local Economy

Effects on the Local Economy Minimum of 800 direct

construction jobs & hundreds indirect jobs will jump start local economy

Other jobs generated through purchase of local construction materials such as concrete, electrical, brick, roofing, plumbing and air conditioning

Local Jobs equal Local $pending

Effects on the Local Economy

Up to 70% of the revenue, $128,000,000 plus, generated by visitors

Over $183,000,000 generated over 6 years

Minimum of $80,000 new revenue infusion daily; $2.5 million per month; $30,000,000 a year!

Let ‘s get to work!!