Agreement for Riverwalk Construction Between 12th and 13th Streets
Initiator
Planning Department
Recommendation
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement \n \n with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to utilize Transportation \n \n Enhancement Funds for the construction of the Riverwalk between 12th and 13th \n \n Streets.
Approval
Approved
Background
Resolution 19-06 authorized the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Georgia Department of Transportation to establish
the use of $2 million in Transportation Enhancement Funds for constructing the
Riverwalk between 12th and 13th Streets. The requirements of that MOU have
been fulfilled, and for the City to spend these funds for construction
activities an agreement must be entered into with GDOT.
Analysis
The funds will be used to construct this section of the Riverwalk between 12th
and 13th Streets.
Financial Considerations
The estimated total cost of the project is $2,500,000. GDOT is responsible for
eighty percent (80%) of the total cost, while the City is responsible for
twenty percent (20%). The match may consists of funds already spent towards
architectural/engineering services for this project.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
Council is the approving authority for all resolutions.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement
with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to utilize Transportation
Enhancement funds for the construction of the Riverwalk between 12th and 13th
Streets.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONTRACT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHATTAHOOCHEE
RIVERWALK.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation
(hereinafter referred to as "US DOT) and the Commissioner of the Georgia
Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as "GDOT") are authorized
to contract for Transportation Enhancement Projects; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution 19-06 authorized the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with GDOT which established necessary program
requirement in order to accept Transportation Enhancement funds in the amount
of $2 million for the construction a section of the Chattahoochee Riverwalk
between 12th and 13th Streets; and,
WHEREAS, a contract between the City and GDOT is needed to receive
financial assistance, and such a contract imposes certain duties upon the City
including but not limited to the provision of its local share of the project
costs; and,
WHEREAS, the City guarantees that it will comply with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, all other pertinent directives and all US DOT
requirements; and,
WHEREAS, to complete the project, City will use Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises to the fullest extent possible and will implement and administer
procedures to ensure that minority businesses are competitive for contracts and
purchase orders when procuring services including but not limited to
construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts or consultant contracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with GDOT as
follows:
1. For aid in financing construction, and all other activities incidental
thereto, of Transportation Enhancement Activity pursuant to Public Law
105-178 (1998); and all other provisions as set forth in the contract with the
GDOT.
2. To execute and file an assurance or any other document required by the US
DOT and the Department certifying compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964.
3. To furnish any and all additional information that may be required by US
DOT or the Department in connection with the application for the
Transportation Enhancement Activity project and budget.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the ______day of _________, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote