To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Transportation Enhancement Funds for the Columbus Depot \n \n

Initiator

Planning Department

Recommendation

Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with \n \n the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and with the Georgia Department of \n \n Transportation for the acceptance of Transportation Enhancement funds to \n \n renovate the Columbus Depot.

Approval

Approved

Background

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded the Greater Chamber of

Commerce, through its sponsor the Columbus Consolidated Government, a grant for

$200,000. The grant is for restoration and preservation of the historic

Columbus Depot for public use and for the Chamber's offices. The match

requires a 20 percent match ($50,000), which will be the sole responsibility of

the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce. The match is to be used for to

assist in the overall design of this project. Prior to the issuance of any

grant dollars, these matching funds must be expended and the general design of

the restoration for the depot must be approved by the City and the Georgia

Department of Transportation.

Analysis

The project was initiated by the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce and calls

for renovations and improvements to the depot. This project will improve and

protect an important historic landmark in our community,

Financial Considerations

The total grant amount awarded to the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce.,

and the City is $200,000 for this project. The 20 percent match is the sole

responsibility of Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and will be required

to be expended on renovation services, prior to the use of the grant amount.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

A Memorandum of Understanding will be required between Greater Columbus Chamber

of Commerce and the City. The proposed MOU identifies the need to expend the

money for the renovation services and how payment for such services are to be

accomplished. In addition, the City must also enter into a MOU with the

Georgia Department of Transportation, in order to receive the grant funds.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with

the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and with the Georgia Department of

Transportation, for the acceptance of Transportation Enhancement funds to

renovate the Columbus Depot.

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