Utilities Relocation for Follow Me Trail - Columbus Water Works
Initiator
Planning Department
Recommendation
Approval is requested authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement \n \n with the Columbus Water Works for the relocation of their utilities near the \n \n proposed bridge on Victory Drive for the Follow Me Trail.
Approval
Pending
Background
The Follow Me Trail is a multi-use trail that runs from Torch Hill Road to
Cusseta Road. Phase I of this project is currently under construction and is
scheduled for completion in the spring of this year. Phase II is the
construction of the bridge that will cross over Victory Drive. Construction
documents for this phase have been completed and approved by the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) and is scheduled to go out to bid by
March. In order to meet this timeline, the city must show that it has
coordinated the relocation of any utility within the project area. The
Columbus Water Works has informed the city that it will be necessary to
relocate some sewer lines and other construction conflicts on this site.
Analysis
This work is required for construction of the bridge over Victory Drive for the
Follow Me Trail
Financial Considerations
The Columbus Water Works has submitted a cost of $81,000 for this utility
work. Funding is available under the South Lumpkin Multi-Use Facility project,
which is a part of the Transportation Investment Act program.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Any future maintenance work to be performed on these utilities will be the
responsibility of the Columbus Water Works.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this utilities agreement.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approval is requested authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with the Columbus Water Works for the relocation of their utilities near the
proposed bridge on Victory Drive for the Follow Me Trail.