SHBC Presentation 083110 (Revised 9.2.10)

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Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview

• Oakwood Overview• Oakwood Happenings• Oakwood Economic Development

Strategy

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Our vision will be driven by :• Innovative Proven Leadership• Solid Planning and Preparation• Balance• Community Involvement• Safety First• Performance Excellence• Accountability

Oakwood VisionOakwood Vision

A City of ExcellenceA City of Excellence……Building the Future TogetherBuilding the Future Together

City OverviewCity Overview• Population: 2689 (2000) – 5353 (2009 estimate)• Tax Digest:

– 74% Commercial/Industrial – 26% Residential/Agricultural– 2.48 millage rate No increase over last 10 years

• Council-Manager Government:– Lamar Scroggs (Mayor), Montie Robinson, Gary Anderson,

Ron McFarland, Martha Collins, and Sam Evans– Staff: 28 Positions (Currently 25 employees)

• $3.3 M Operating Budget (Sound Financial Condition)

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City Services and ProgramsCity Services and Programs• Streets and Drainage• Solid Waste• Police• Planning & Development• Community Services: (Park/Pool/Community Bldgs)• Water: Provided by City of Gainesville• Sewer: Partnerships with Gainesville, Flowery Branch,

Braselton and Hall County• Fire Protection: Hall County

City Council & Staff focused on Personalized Service

Overview of City Overview of City MapMap

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Oakwood Happenings - Events

Stream Clean Up


City Government Day

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YMCA Summer


Secret Santa Car Show

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Fall

Fun Run


Christmas Celebration

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Oakwood Happenings - Projects

I-985 Exit 16/17


Winder Hwy Widening

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Thurmon Tanner

Parkway


Railroad St

Streetscape

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Community Building Upgrade


Oakwood-Braselton Sewer Pump Station

and Force Main

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2010 Pavement Maintenance

Project


Oakwood 2030 Gateway Initiative

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2030 Gateway Initiative2030 Gateway Initiative• Define Corridors, Gateways and Nodes• Design Templates/Schematics for Various Corridor

Types/Land Uses– Landscape, Streetscape, Signage, Lighting, Fixtures

• Public/Private Partnership • Development Regulations (Overlay Districts)• City Maintenance and Upkeep (including GDOT Rights of

Way)

2030 Gateway Initiative2030 Gateway Initiative

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Emergency Warning System

Upgrade

Economic Development Goals• Job Retention and Creation• Strong Tax Base with Emphasis on

Commercial and Industrial property• Enhance Quality of Life for our Citizens• $$$ - Keep our Dollars Local

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Economic Development Tools

Land Use Plan


Oakwood 2030 Downtown-Commercial Center

Master Plan

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Economic Development Tools - Land

OSIP Spec Bldg - 111,000 SF, Expandable, Rail

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W. White Road Industrial Park

•32 +/- Acres

•City of Oakwood Zoning of M2 - Heavy Industrial

•Excellent Access to Thurmon Tanner Pkwy & I-985

•Utilities (including water and sewer)


Infrastructure Investment:

Transportation

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Oakwood Sewer Strategy…

Providing Sewer Service Without a Wastewater Plant!!

Economic Development ToolsInfrastructure Investment

Oakwood NorthSewer

• Future commercial, industrial, mixed use land use types

• Existing residential areas currently on septic tanks

• Served thru Gainesville System

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Oakwood South Oakwood South SewerSewer

Primarily CIB Land UsePrimarily CIB Land Use

Railroad Sewer Outfall Railroad Sewer Outfall Completed in 2007Completed in 2007

Served Thru Flowery Served Thru Flowery BranchBranch

Upper Mulberry Upper Mulberry Creek Basin SewerCreek Basin SewerCommercial Corridor along Commercial Corridor along

Winder HwyWinder Hwy

Mix of Residential & Commercial Mix of Residential & Commercial

Winder Hwy Martin Rd Sewer Winder Hwy Martin Rd Sewer Completed in 2007 Completed in 2007

Served Thru Flowery Branch Served Thru Flowery Branch Currently (Braselton in Long Term)Currently (Braselton in Long Term)

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Marketing / PR Program


Marketing / PR Program

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Economic Development Tools• Oakwood Development Authority• TAD (Tax Allocation District) – special taxing district authorized by

O.C.G.A. Section 36-44-8, et seq. for bond financing of public facilities and infrastructure.

• CID (Community Improvement District) – special taxing district authorized by O.C.G.A. Section 99-9-7, et seq. for special taxation to enhance infrastructure within the district.

• Economic Incentives and Opportunity Zones• Partnerships

– Cities, County (Govt and Schools), State Agencies– Greater Hall Chamber Economic Development Council and South Hall

Business Coalition– Public Private Partnerships

“Together We’re Better!!!”

And then there’s - Quality of LifeModerate climateRich in diversityAmenities for relocating executivesCultural assetsEducation opportunities for spouses and childrenNortheast Georgia Mountains

Local Arts & Pottery Lake Lanier Islands Golf & Resort

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Quality of Life

Road Atlanta – Petit Le Mans

Clark’s Bridge Olympic Venue for Rowing, Kayak and Canoe

Economic Development Results• Jobs: Over 4000 Jobs

• Businesses: 352 (349 in 2009)

• 2009 City Tax Digest: $260 Million

• 2009 Property Tax Revenue Generated:– City of Oakwood: $644,000– Hall County Govt: $2.4 Million– Hall County Schools: $4.1 Million

• Sales Tax from Commercial District

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Economic Development - What’s Next?• OSIP Spec Building: New Job Creation / Tax Base

• W. White Rd Industrial Park: Infrastructure Development / New Job Creation / Tax Base

• Oakwood 2030 Downtown/Commercial Center Phase 1 Project Development / Jobs / Tax Base

• Sustainable Communities Grant: S. Hall Master Plan

• Continue to Innovate and Be Proactive

City of Oakwood …A Government of Trust and Integrity

• Stable, unified, local government • Open, honest, and straight forward• Trustworthy with a record of performance

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Stan Brown, P.E.City ManagerCity of OakwoodP.O. Box 99Oakwood, GA 30566Ph: 770-534-2365Mobile: 678-858-8002Fax: [email protected]

Documents

SHBC Presentation 083110 (Revised 9.2.10)