Columbus Depot Transportation Enhancement Grant Contract
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. \n \n
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
Transportation Enhancement program. The funds are 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 $294,842.59 for this project. A 20 percent match ($73,710.65) 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 TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY FOR THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE COLUMBUS DEPOT.
WHEREAS, Resolution #222-06, 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) Transportation Enhancement
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 $73,710.65, 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 $73,710.65 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 Transportation Enhancement Grant (P.I. No. 0008183,
Project No. TEE-0008-00 (183) under the provisions of this grant program, in
the amount of $294,842.59, along with the required 20% match from the Greater
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, which shall not exceed $73,710.65 and shall be
paid prior to the expenditure of the $294,842.59, grant; and,
2. Amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of $294.842.59 for
the Transportation Enhancement Grant and $73,710.65 for the required match.
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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 affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.