To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Columbus Depot Special Project Section 112 Grant

Initiator

Planning Department

Recommendation

Approval is requested to enter into a contractual agreement with the Georgia \n \n Department of Transportation (GDOT) to receive funds for the restoration and \n \n preservation of the Columbus Depot.

Approval

Approved

Background

Resolution 222-06, as approved by Council, authorized the City to receive funds

on behalf of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, from GDOT's Special

Project Section 112 funding activities. This is the second of two grants for

the Columbus Depot, with the funds to be used for the restoration and

preservation of the depot building.

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 $185,600 for this project. A 20 percent match ($46,400) is required

and is solely the responsibility of Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce. The

match will be required to be expended on renovation services, prior to the use

of the grant amount.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

The City Attorney disagrees with the indemnification paragraph at page 6.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested to enter into a contractual agreement with the Georgia

Department of Transportation (GDOT) to receive funds for the restoration and

preservation of the Columbus Depot.





A RESOLUTION



NO. _____

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SPECIAL PROJECT SECTION 112 GRANT

FOR THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE COLUMBUS DEPOT, AUTHORIZE TO AMEND

THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY A LIKE AMOUNT, AND AUTHORIZE TO ENTER INTO A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GREATER COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO

ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS OF THIS GRANT.

WHEREAS, Resolution #372-06, as approved by Council, authorized the City to

receive funds on behalf of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, from

Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) Special Project Section 112 grant

program for the restoration and preservation of the Columbus Depot building;

and,

WHEREAS, the grant requires a 20% match, which shall be provided by the Greater

Columbus Chamber of Commerce, for design services needed for the proposed

improvements in the amount not to exceed $46,400, prior to the expenditure of

any grant funds for this project; and,



WHEREAS, authorization is needed to amend the multi-governmental fund by the

amount of the grant and the match of $46,400 from the Greater Columbus Chamber

of Commerce; and,



WHEREAS, authorization is needed for the City Manager to enter into contractual

agreement with GDOT to receive this funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to:



1. Enter into a contractual agreement with the Georgia Department of

Transportation to accept Special Project Section 112 Grant (PID No. 0007537,

Project No. TEE-0008-00 (183) under the provisions of this grant program, in

the amount of $185,600 along with the required 20%

match from the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, which shall not exceed

$46,400 and shall be paid prior to the expenditure of the $185,600 grant; and,



2. Amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of $185,600 for the

Transportation Enhancement Grant and $46,400 for the required match.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the ______day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative

vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

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