Committee of the Whole - HR Training Room — Minutes
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6:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Human Resources Training Room Page 8 of 9 ATH2026-083: Paul Osburn, Interim Public Works Director, stated this request is based on the critical need for the development of a comprehensive citywide Stormwater Master Plan. The effort will include multiple sub-watershed evaluations identified by the City of Smyrna and its engineering consultants as necessary components of the overall master planning process. The completion of these sub-watershed studies will provide the data, analysis, and recommendations needed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the City's stormwater infrastructure, drainage systems, and flood-prone areas. The resulting Stormwater Master Plan will serve as a strategic tool for prioritizing capital improvements, identifying infrastructure deficiencies, and establishing a long-term framework for stormwater management. By developing this plan, the City will be better equipped to effectively plan, budget, and implement projects necessary to address nuisance flooding, improve drainage performance, enhance public safety, and increase the resilience of the community to future stormwater impacts. The first phase is about a seven-month process. Lisa Wells from Ardurra presented the following: Citywide Stormwater Master Plan The Goals • Understand full extent of assets • Quantify flooding issues • Develop Solutions • Establish Capital & Operational Plans Nickajack Basin Pilot Watershed Study • Establish Standardized Approach • Complete inventory • Identify Projects & Maintenance Opportunities • Prioritize projects The Process • Survey & Stream Walks • Hydraulic Modeling • Criticality Assessment • Develop O&M strategies and project solutions The Outcomes • Updated Stormwater Map • Identified Maintenance Opportunities • Prioritized Capital Improvement Projects • Strategic Plan for Funding Opportunities • Standard Operating Procedures Document Councilmember Welch asked about an estimated cost. Mr. Osburn said at this point, it is estimated at $7.5M. ATH2026-079: Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator / CFO, stated that this is standard for every SPLOST. Approval of 2028 SPLOST will go before the voters in November 2026. The County Commission will vote to authorize the referendum in the coming weeks. Prior to voting to authorize a referendum, it is required to have all IGAs with participating governments in place. The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney and Staff recommends approval. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated 48-8- 110 authorizes the levy of a one percent County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for the purpose of financing capital outlay projects for the use and benefit of the County and qualified municipalities within the County. The County and the City have met to discuss possible projects for inclusion in the SPLOST referendum.