To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Transportation Enhancement Funds for Phase I of Wynnton Road Master Plan

Initiator

Planning Department

Recommendation

Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with \n \n the Georgia Department of Transportation on behalf of MidTown Columbus Inc., to \n \n accept Transportation Enhancement funds for the construction of Phase I of the \n \n Wynnton Road Master Plan.

Approval

Approved

Background

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded MidTown Columbus Inc.

through its sponsor, the Columbus Consolidated Government, a grant for

$797,840. This project was initiated by MidTown Columbus Inc., and calls for

revitalizing this historic corridor and improving pedestrian and bicycle

mobility as well as aesthetics along the roadway.

Analysis

This project will implement Phase I of the Wynnton Road Master Plan by

improving pedestrian, vehicular and transit facilities along 2,300 feet of

Wynnton Road between Peacock Avenue and Hilton Avenue.

Financial Considerations

The total grant amount awarded to MidTown Columbus Inc., and the City is

$797,840. The 20% local match is $199,460, which is the sole responsibility of

MidTown Columbus Inc., and will be required to be expended on construction

prior to the use of the grant amount.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

A Memorandum of Understanding will be required between MidTown Columbus Inc.,

and the City. The proposed MOU identifies the need to expend the money for

the construction of this project and how payment for such services are to be

accomplished.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with

the Georgia Department of Transportation on behalf of MidTown Columbus Inc., to

accept Transportation Enhancement funds for the construction of Phase I of the

Wynnton Road Master Plan.









A RESOLUTION

NO. _____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE GEORGIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2008 AND 2009 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT

FUNDS FOR PHASE I OF THE WYNNTON ROAD MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING TO ENTER INTO

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MIDTOWN COLUMBUS INC., TO ESTABLISH THE

PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS OF THIS GRANT.

WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded MidTown Columbus

Inc., through its sponsor the Columbus Consolidated Government, a

Transportation Enhancement grant (CSTEE-0009-00 (117) ) for $797,840 to

construct and provide streetscape improvements along Wynnton Road from Peacock

Avenue to Hilton Avenue; and,

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

MidTown Columbus Inc., for construction services to install the proposed

streetscape improvements in the amount not to exceed $199,460, 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 of $797,840 and the match of $199,460 from MidTown

Columbus Inc., and to allow for the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of

Understanding with MidTown Columbus Inc.

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

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to:



1. Accept Transportation Enhancement Grant funding from the Georgia Department

of Transportation in the amount of $797,840, along with the required 20 percent

match from MidTown Columbus Inc., which shall not exceed $199,460 and shall be

paid prior to the expenditure of the $797,840 grant; and,



2. Amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of $797,840 and $199,460 for

the required match; and,



3. Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with MidTown Columbus, Inc. that

establishes the procedures and expectations of this grant.



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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