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“It just didn’t work out this year,” Mayor Rusty Paul said. “We’ll come back to this. I think there’s a lot of benefit in using the private sector.” The city launched in 2005 using the public-private partnership model, with leaders saying it allowed them to quickly begin city operations and, due to its competitive nature, would be more efficient and economical and prevent corruption. Sandy Springs
The City Council approved a last-minute change to its controversial security alarm verification requirement as confusion continues in the community about the proposal. Alarm companies or residents will be required to provide verification to 911 starting June 19. But instead of providing evidence before officers will be dispatched, it will only be required within 24 hours. The city changed its alarm ordinance in 2017 to shift fines to alarm companies. Requiring alarm verification was added in June 2018 and requires alarm companies provide direct confirmation that a burglar alarm call is a real crime – with audio or video devices or in person. Verification is only required when the building is unoccupied and is not needed for 911 calls, medical, panic and fire alarms. But the requirement is still causing confusion and concern among the community. “I think it really is an overreach,” resident Marilyn Arkin said. “It was so unnecessary.” The ordinance amendment was passed unanimously with little discussion at the City Council’s May 21 meeting. But Joe
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From left, Tom Vanvenhoudt, Omar Maslamani and Abbey Kampel talk at the sculpture “Optimistical” by Nathan Pierce at the May 24 unveiling held at City Springs. Photos on Page 21 ►
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Questions remain about the future of city services BY EVELYN ANDREWS evelyn@reporternewspapers.net
Sandy Springs City Council quickly voted May 14 to bring city services in-house rather than continue its landmark use of a publicprivate partnership. The city says that reversal will be revisited in one year, but questions remain about how city staff members would return to private companies.
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