To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Project Framework Agreement for Transportation High Priority Projects

Initiator

Planning Department

Recommendation

Approval is requested to enter into a Project Framework Agreement (PFA) for the \n \n following Georgia Department of Transportation High Priority Projects: \n \n Streetscapes in Columbus Phase III (Riverwalk); Trolley Trail and Bike Path, \n \n and South Lumpkin Road Trail.

Approval

Approved

Background

The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy

for Users (SAFETEA-LU) was enacted August 10, 2005, by Congress, which includes

projects that are identified as "High Priority Projects." The local

Congressional delegation sponsored the following projects for Columbus:

Streetscapes in Columbus Phase III (Riverwalk) CSSTP-0007-00 (559) - $1

million; Trolley Trail and Bike Path CSSTP-0007-00 (563) - $500,000; and the

South Lumpkin Road Trail CSSTP-0007-00 (559) - $500,000.

Analysis

The projects are federally funded through the administration of the Georgia

Department of Transportation. The funds will be used to help leverage existing

construction activities for the Riverwalk, and the proposed rails to trails

projects. Construction funding from these grants will be made available for

the Riverwalk section in FY07 and for the trail and bike paths in FY09.

Financial Considerations

Funding for these projects will require a twenty (20) percent match:

Streetscapes in Columbus Phase III (Riverwalk) CSSTP-0007-00 (559) - $200,000;

Trolley Trail and Bike Path CSSTP-0007-00 (563) - $100,000; and the South

Lumpkin Road Trail CSSTP-0007-00 (559) - $100,000. Funding for this match have

been identified from City SPLOST and Capital Improvement Projects.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

The City will be required to adhere to all legal requirements as established by

the GDOT.

Recommendations/ Actions

Authorize the City Manager to sign the Project Framework Agreement (PFA) for

the following Georgia Department of Transportation High Priority Projects:

Streetscapes in Columbus Phase III (Riverwalk); Trolley Trail and Bike Path,

and South Lumpkin Road Trail.

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