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Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
11/17/2015
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To
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Mayor and Council
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Subject
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Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Grant
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Initiator
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Planning Department
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Recommendation
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Approve the resolution authorizing the submission of the application for the \n \n Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Grant (REBC).
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Approval
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Pending
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Background
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REBC is a roadside enhancement and beautification program through the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) The program provides funds for landscape
plant materials and for its installation along state routes in Georgia. The
intersection at 2nd Avenue and 18th Street has been identified as the site to
utilize these funds to create an inviting entry into the section of the
community.
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Analysis
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Utilization of these funds will provide the city an opportunity to help enhance
a key intersection along 2nd Avenue.
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Financial Considerations
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The maximum amount that can be awarded under the grant is $50,000. The
proposed budget is $32,656.50 for landscaping materials. An additional $36,046
is projected for road removal, a new sign, and guardrail to be paid from
private sources, and is not part of this grant request. There is no
requirement for a local match.
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Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
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The City would be responsible for the maintenance of this site, which has been
estimated at $8,420.
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Legal Considerations
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The City, if funded, will have to enter into an agreement with GDOT for these
funds.
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Recommendations/ Actions
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Approve the resolution authorizing the submission of the application for the
Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Grant (REBC).