Minutes: April 27, 2006
Posted on April 28, 2006
Minutes from the April 27, 2006, meeting of the Snellville Downtown Development Authority are available here (in .pdf format).
Topics: Meeting Minutes, News |
Minutes: December 1, 2005
Posted on December 2, 2005
Minutes from the December 1, 2005, meeting of the Snellville Downtown Development Authority are available here (in .pdf format).
Topics: Meeting Minutes, News |
DDA Closes $1.4 Million Sale of Old P.D. Property
Posted on November 30, 2005
For Immediate Release
November 20, 2005
Snellville Downtown Development Authority
Contact: Chairman Jimmy Norton
770-609-8997
Representatives of Martin Communities; Jimmy Norton, Chair, Snellville DDA; and Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer.
Jimmy Norton, Chairman of the Snellville Downtown Development Authority, announced today the successful closing of the old Snellville Police Department property. Mr. Norton says, “The DDA exists to serve the City and we are excited to announce the $1.4 million sale of the underutilized City property and the pending $10 million office development by Martin Communities.”
Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer added, “After three unsuccessful attempts to surplus this property through the public auction process, Jimmy Norton and the DDA secured for the City a buyer within 32 days at a price greater than any previous offer.” Oberholtzer continued, “The creation and revitalization of Snellville’s Town Center is advancing at a spectacular pace because of the cooperative effort and strong support of our partners such as the Downtown Development Authority.”
Mr. Norton concluded, “The development of this parcel removes an underutilized eyesore from Snellville, provides immediate and continuing resources to the City that are better invested in other endeavors, and generates jobs, opportunities, and additional interest in downtown Snellville and Hwy 78.”
DDA Chairman Jimmy Norton with Resolution for sale of old P.D. property for $1.4 million.
Topics: News, Press Releases |
Minutes: October 13, 2005
Posted on October 14, 2005
Minutes from the October 13, 2005, meeting of the Snellville Downtown Development Authority are available here (in .pdf format).
Topics: Meeting Minutes, News |
City Asks DDA For Assistance in Selling Property
Posted on October 1, 2005
For Immediate Release
October 1, 2005
Snellville Downtown Development Authority
Contact: Chairman Jimmy Norton
770-609-8997
After three unsuccessful attempts to sell the surplus property through the governmental auction process, the City of Snellville requested the Downtown Development Authority assist in finding a suitable development for the vacant property located on U.S. 78 known as the old Snellville Police Department.
DDA Chairman Jimmy Norton said, “The DDA exists to aid and support the City in preserving a vibrant downtown district. Our Board unanimously agreed to take on this challenge to find a quality buyer/developer for the approximate 12 acres that has been vacant for some years now.”
Norton continued, “The DDA is pleased to report to the City Council that Martin Communities, LLC has offered $1.4 million for the property and intends to develop a four-sided brick office condo project.”
Mr. Norton concluded, “The development of this parcel removes an underutilized eyesore from Snellville, provides immediate and continuing resources to the City that are better invested in other endeavors, and generates jobs, opportunities, and additional interest in downtown Snellville and Hwy 78.”
For more information on this and other available properties in Snellville please click here.
Topics: News, Press Releases |
DDA in the Gwinnett Business Journal
Posted on September 30, 2005
For Immediate Release
September 30, 2005
Snellville Downtown Development Authority
Contact: Chairman Jimmy Norton
770-609-8997
The Snellville Downtown Development Authority was mentioned in an article in the Gwinnett Business Journal recently.
The article discusses the DDA’s work in securing a buyer for Snellville’s old police department property, and it mentions the Authority’s banner program.
Topics: News, Press Releases |
Minutes: August 4, 2005
Posted on August 5, 2005
Minutes from the August 4, 2005, meeting of the Snellville Downtown Development Authority are available here (in .pdf format).
Topics: Meeting Minutes, News |
Minutes: July 7, 2005
Posted on July 8, 2005
Minutes from the July 7, 2005, meeting of the Snellville Downtown Development Authority are available here (in .pdf format).
Topics: Meeting Minutes, News |
Fire Dept. and Tag Office Groundbreaking
Posted on June 28, 2005
For Immediate Release
June 28, 2005
Snellville Downtown Development Authority
Contact: Chairman Jimmy Norton
770-609-8997
The Snellville Downtown Development Authority would like to congratulate Gwinnett County on the groundbreaking of the new Station 12 Fire Department and Tag Office located on Lenora Church Road.
Topics: News, Press Releases |
Minutes: May 5, 2005
Posted on May 6, 2005
Minutes from the May 5, 2005, meeting of the Snellville Downtown Development Authority are available here (in .pdf format).
Topics: Meeting Minutes, News |