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Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

8/12/2014


To
Mayor and Council
Subject
Landscaping Improvements At I-185 and Victory Drive
Initiator
Planning Department
Recommendation
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum \n \n of Agreement (MOA) with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for \n \n general maintenance improvements to the interchange at I-185 and Victory Drive
Approval
Pending
Background
In 2011, the City, GDOT and Gateways Columbus completed the revamping of the

I-185 and Victory Drive interchange. This beautification effort has become a

major focal point for locals and visitors as they travel to and from Fort

Benning.
Analysis
As with projects of this type, general maintenance is required on an annual

basis to replace trees, missing and dead plants, and to provide additional

irrigation where needed. This grant will allow the city and Gateways Columbus

to maintain and upgrade necessary landscaping items at this interchange.
Financial Considerations
GDOT will provide $205,000 as a one time grant for these general maintenance

items. No match is required from the city to receive these funds.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
The City will be responsible for future maintenance of this interchange.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the MOA as to form.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum

of Agreement (MOA) with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for

general maintenance improvements to the interchange at I-185 and Victory Drive.