Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with \n \n the Development Authority of Columbus for the construction of road improvements \n \n to Mutec Drive and the intersection of Cargo Drive and Transport Boulevard.
Approval
Approved
Background
The Development Authority is seeking to improve the intersection at Cargo Drive
and Transport Boulevard, and along Mutec Drive that will service the recently
announced expansion of Aflac in East Columbus Industrial Park. The City has
been asked to participate through the use of a County Contract grant from the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). GDOT has awarded a grant in an
amount not exceed $2,500,000 for this construction. To establish the
expenditure of these funds and to insure the oversight of this project, it is
necessary that the Development Authority and the City, enter into a MOU.
Analysis
The new roadway improvements will promote new economic development in the
community.
Financial Considerations
GDOT County Contract funds in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 will be used
for the construction of this project. The City will be responsible for all
engineering costs, not to exceed $500,000. Funds are available under the 2007
Capital Improvement Program for Road Improvements (50324).
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this proposed MOU.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the Development Authority of Columbus for construction of road improvements to
Mutec Drive.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO
MUTEC DRIVE AND THE INTERSECTION OF CARGO DRIVE AND TRANSPORT BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the Development Authority of Columbus and the Columbus Consolidated
Government have worked together to secure the expansion of Aflac in Columbus
for the development of 2,000 new jobs; and,
WHEREAS, to accommodate this growth, Mutec Drive in the East Columbus
Industrial Park will require improvements to certain intersections; along with
the intersection of Cargo Drive and Transport Boulevard; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government has received a county contract
grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed
$2,500,000 for construction of such improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Development Authority of Columbus for the purpose of
constructing intersection improvements along Mutec Drive, the intersection of
Cargo Drive and Transport Boulevard, and for allocating an amount not to
exceed $2,500,000 in county contract grant funds from the Georgia Department of
Transportation. The City will be responsible for all engineering costs not to
exceed $500,000.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the
_________day of _____________ 2007, and adopted at said meeting by the