David sends along this great video montage of the flooding of Shoal Creek that occurred in Dearborn Park after the heavy rains yesterday.
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Dearborn Park Expansion – Decatur To Vote On Purchase of Nearly 4 Acres of Adjacent Land
On the agenda for the last Decatur City Commission meeting of 2015 next Monday – voting on the purchase of nearly 4 acres of land (16 parcels – 13 on West Dearborn Circle and 3 on Chevelle Lane) adjacent to Dearborn Park (MAP). Here’s the note from City Manager Peggy Merriss to the Commission, proposing the purchase…
The purpose of this memorandum is to request authorization for the Mayor or Mayor pro tem and the City Manager or Acting City Manager to execute documents necessary to purchase 16 parcels of property totaling approximately 3.95 acres adjacent to Dearborn Park for an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Acquisition of the 16 parcels will significantly expand Dearborn Park and provide unimproved natural space for the enjoyment of the community into the future.
As part of the current 2015-2016 budget, a $500,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund was approved for a project to be identified, including possible use to acquire greenspace. It is also recommended that the City Commission use the budgeted transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund to cover the cost of this property acquisition.
We are trying to close by the end of December, 2015 so it is recommended that the City Commission authorize the Mayor or Mayor pro tem and the City Manager or Acting City Manager to execute documents in order to maximize flexibility in completing this transaction.
A map showing the location of the parcels is attached.
Puppy Found in Dearborn Park Needs a Home
Chad writes in…
While walking with my family in Decatur’s Dearborn park, we found a puppy that seems to be about a year old. She’s very sweet. We took her to the vet but after multiple calls to disconnected numbers the microchip company feels she was abandoned. The vet said she is Staffordshire Terrier. Any help in finding her a new home would be greatly appreciated. (And good karma.)
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Dearborn Park Trail Construction Has Begun
Kevin sends in a few photos of Dearborn Park trail being built between W. Dearborn Circle and Chevelle Lane.
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DHS Close Up Club Wins Second Place at Park Renewal Day
DHS teacher Chris Billingsley writes in and sends these pics…
Two DHS Close Up teams competed at the fourth Dearborn Park/Renewal cleanup on Saturday, November 12. Twenty six students and several brave parents spent the morning removing privit ivy during the three hour competion. DHS Super Close Up came in second place and won $500 to be used to provide travel grants for CU sstudents to attend the 2012 Washington, D.C. trip. It was a great day for Dearborn Park, Renewal Construction (sponsor of the competition) but most of all the DHS students, who learned something about “service over self” (the motto of the Decatur Rotary Club which had a team at the competition.)
4th Annual Park Renewal Day on November 12th
Kelly sends along this press release…
October 2011 – On Saturday, November 12th, participants will return to Dearborn Park to root out invasive plants for the 4th annual Park Renewal Day competition. Each year, this event has over 150 participants – all competing for prize money sponsored by Renewal Design-Build – clear more than an acre of English ivy and Chinese privet from the park. View video of past Park Renewal Day competitions here.
Teams will compete for the grand prize of $1,000, while second, third, and fourth place teams will take home $500, $300, and $200, respectively. Each team’s assigned plot will be scored by County Park experts. A live band, food, and the awarding of prizes follow the competition.
Any group willing to help the park and raise money is eligible and should register as soon as possible. Teams in past years have included school organizations, neighborhood associations, nonprofits, and Scout troops. Last year, the Decatur High School Close Up Club and the Midway Woods Neighborhood Association tied for first place. Many winning teams have donated their prize money to other causes.
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Discuss the Future of Dearborn Park
Allison passes along this note from the Winnona Park Message Board…
Meeting on 08/03/11 – Future Development of Dearborn Park
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department and Friends of Dearborn Park will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. in Hazelwood Hall at Columbia Presbyterian Church, 711 South Columbia Drive in Decatur to discuss plans for Dearborn Park. The general public is invited to attend.
As users and lovers of Dearborn Park, MWNA & Friends of Dearborn Park hope you’ll be there to give your input regarding the future possibilities for our neighborhood jewel! Parks and Recreation officials will discuss plans for the future development of Dearborn Park, located on 1301 Deerwood Drive in Decatur.
For more information, contact Revonda Moody at 404-294-2890. Also feel free to contact Rebecca Sullivan, [email protected] or Dana Perkins, [email protected]
- Who: DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department
- What: Public Meeting to discuss the future development of Dearborn Park
- Where: Hazelwood Hall, Columbia Presbyterian Church, 711 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
- When: Wednesday, August 3 at 6 p.m
You may recall that Dearborn Park was specifically mentioned in an earlier version of the 2010 Strategic Plan as an underutilized resource at the edge of Decatur’s city limits, though I believe it was removed for a more generalized “parks” goal in the final plan.
Pic above courtesy of the Park Renewal Day website