From Molly:
​​Great news! The installers are currently removing the damaged pieces of the playground. See pics attached. 

The installers confirmed that they will put in the new pieces on Monday, time to be determined. I asked them to let me know when they find out what time because many of the little children want to watch the playground come to life again.

I’m so happy that this is finally occurring! I guess keeping my fingers crossed with the right move. :-)

Quick recap
Developer Ben Hautt provided details on a development of a market-style reuse of an old building on Collier Road, featuring various local businesses.
The UHNA's budget for the upcoming year was presented for vote (unanimously approved), and updates were given on various Steering Committees' efforts, Various including beautification efforts, sponsorship updates, and the creation of neighborhood babysitter and lawn care help lists. 
A UWCID proposal for a grant to paint signal cabinet boxes and a study on Collier Road to improve its efficiency were also presented.
Next steps
• Elizabeth of UWCID is to share the list of streets planned for repaving with UHNA Traffic Chair Rob and potentially include in the neighborhood E-news.
• President Steven to follow up on the reported development activity on Defoor Place and gather more information.
• UHNA Communication Chair and Teen Coordinator Caren to compile and share the neighborhood babysitter list and lawn care help list with interested neighbors upon request.
• UHNA Executive to explore alternatives to Flip Cause for online payments and website hosting.
• Steven to continue get comparisons for alternative liability insurance providers.
• Elizabeth to organize the 4-day pop-up event for the Collier Road study from March 27th to 30th.
• Upper West Side CID to launch fundraising efforts for implementing Collier Road study recommendations in Q4.
• Beautification team to continue maintenance work on the soccer field.
• Maria to follow up on the demolition process for the house at the corner of Defoor and Claremont.

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Good morning!  A brief note before I report the activity of the last two weeks in Underwood Hills...

On Monday, February 10th, I was in foot pursuit of a homicide suspect that was located in an apartment complex in East Point.  He was wanted for a murder that occurred in Atlanta in 2023.  As I was in pursuit, I traversed a small retaining wall.  I landed in a manner incompatible with the stability of my right leg.  I suffered an open compound fracture of my tibia and fibula.  I was hospitalized Monday - Wednesday and had my first of 2 surgeries.  I go back on Tuesday for what will hopefully be repairs that start me on the road to recovery.  I will be available for any concerns or issues that Underwood Hills has in the coming weeks.  There will be no disruption in patrol coverage.  I'll be back on my feet in no time.

In the last 2-week period (Jan 25 - Feb 7), 57 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, none occurred in the area we patrol.  A summary of crimes reported in the surrounding area:
The weapons violation involved the stop of a vehicle that left the QuikTrip station, travelled to the area of Publix, and then Collier Road and back toward the QuikTrip on February 6, 2024.  Three men were arrested after drugs, guns, cash, and several fraudulent checks were recovered during the stop.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

From Molly Ryan, CEO of Friends of Underwood Hills Park;
"Hello all, I have good news! 

1. Atlanta Parks Dept will pay for the equipment.  They went back and forth, but now have approved the cost of the equipment repair in total.  Much lobbying persuaded APD.
2. Equipment delivery Friday, Feb. 7.  The manufacturer will deliver the equipment to the park on Friday.  It will sit at the park until installed. 
3. Equipment installation next week.  While the installers have not yet confirmed the date/time, they will install the pieces either 2/10, 2/11, or 2/12.  Ken said he will let me know as the date approaches. 
   
   

I am delighted that this all worked out.  We had a plan to buy more play equipment with the funds in our Park Pride account. We had put our plans on hold until we heard that APD will pay for the repairs.  An ideal outcome.  We will again pursue the purchase/approval/design of the new equipment. "
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Thank you Molly for the many calls and persuasion you devoted to this.
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