Chattahoochee Hills weighs consultant agreement for potential 139-acre conservation purchase

Chattahoochee Hills staff recommend engaging Trust for Public Land to support the potential acquisition of approximately 139 acres identified as Fulton County tax parcel 08 280001350199. The agreement would support the city's conservation, greenspace and outdoor-recreation objectives. Council consideration of Item 26-067 is scheduled for October 6 at 6:30 p.m.

TPL would negotiate the purchase, conduct due diligence and prepare Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program application materials. A separate purchase agreement would govern transfer of the property to the city. Before closing, TPL would submit a spreadsheet of acquisition costs for city review and approval.

The proposed services agreement has no fixed maximum compensation amount. City obligations would depend on lawfully appropriated funds, but the city would remain responsible for incurred due-diligence expenses and accrued staff time if the acquisition does not proceed. The recommendation concerns acquisition and grant services, not a completed land purchase.