Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item #________





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



March 5, 2002





Agenda Report #___________



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) WORKERS? COMPENSATION



It is requested that Council approve the payment to The Hughston Clinic for

Workers? Compensation claims in the amount of $20,941.50. The claims are for

several City employees who have experienced various on-the-job injuries.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Human Resources ? Workers? Compensation;

0860-220-3820-WCOM-6230.



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(B) IRRIGATION SERVICES



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Grant Environmental

Contractors, Inc., for irrigation services in the amount of $22,897.00. The

contractor has relocated the existing underground irrigation and water lines

for the new pool site locations for Shirley Winston Park and Rigdon Park. The

City was required to relocate the lines in order for the pool contractor to

begin work on the project.



Grant Environmental Contractors were best suited to perform the irrigation

services because they originally installed the system and knew where and how

the system was connected. Thus, they could perform the work in the most timely

and cost effective manner. Therefore, Grant Environmental Contractors is

considered an only known source, per the Procurement Ordinance, Article 3-114.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1999 SPLOST Olympic Pools,

Engineering/Architectural Services ? Shirley Winston Park and Rigdon Park;

0540-695-2128-TXOP-6338-50251010 and 50250010.



(C) PURCHASE OF TWO ? TON PICK-UP TRUCKS



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of two ? ton pick-up trucks

via the Georgia State Contract, SWC S-000483, NIGP code 0709800-016, from

Southlake Ford (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $37,010.00. The new trucks will

be used to transport equipment and personnel to and from work sites throughout

Muscogee County.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Paving Fund ? Public Services ?

Landscape & Forestry ? Light Trucks; 0203-260-2800-LAND-7722.



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(D) MUNICIPAL STREET SWEEPER ? BID NO. 02-0039



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of a municipal street sweeper

from Stith Tractor & Equipment Co., in the amount of $114,420.00. The new

sweeper will be used for cleaning the streets and City owned parking lots

throughout Columbus. In addition, it will help rainwater flow by removing

leaves and debris from the curbs and gutters.



Twenty-eight invitations were mailed, three bids were received on September 26,

2001. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Stith Tractor & Equipment Co. (Columbus, GA) $114,420.00

*Municipal Equipment Sales (Woodstock, GA) $107,490.00

*Consolidated Disposal Systems (Smyrna, GA) $110,000.00



*Upon review by the user department, Municipal Equipment Sales and Consolidated

Disposal Systems do not meet specifications for the chassis engine, sweeper

engine, blower, pickup head, side brooms, hopper, spray water system,

electrical system, controls, paint and warranty requirements. The vendors were

notified, in writing, of the findings and were given an opportunity to

respond. Neither vendor has responded to the findings.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Street

Improvement ? Heavy Trucks; 0203-260-2100-STRT-7723.



* * * * * *



(E) TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) -

BID NO. 01-0012



It is requested that Council approve the procurement of temporary employment

services from Staffing Solutions for the estimated annual contract value of

$15, 000.00; and rescind Resolution No. 544-00, which awarded the contract to

Integra. Integra was awarded the contract on October 30, 2000 to provide

temporary employment services. Integra recently notified the Purchasing

Division that they will be going out of business as of February 22, 2002 and

their staff will be consolidating with Staffing Solutions. Staffing Solutions

has agreed to take over the contract from Integra Staffing at Integra?s

proposed estimated annual contract value of $15,000.00. Staffing Solutions was

the next low bidder for these services, and meets all bid requirements. The

Civic Center, Human Resources and Public Services will utilize the temporary

employment services on an ?as needed basis; to fill critical, vacant positions

in a timely manner. The Civic Center uses temporary employees for Ushers,

Laborers, and Clerk/Receptionists and Administrative Specialist II; Public

Services uses temporary employees for Maintenance Workers I, Maintenance

Equipment Operators, Waste Equipment Operators, Correctional Supervisors, Fleet

Maintenance Technicians II, Special Enforcement Officers, and Waste Collection

Workers; Human Resources Department will be able to use temporary employment

employees to fill vacancies that occur in all departments until positions can

be advertised and permanent employees hired.



Staffing Solutions will fulfill the remainder of the contract term. We are

currently in the 2nd year of the contract with one (1) 12-month renewal

remaining.



Thirty-three bid packages were mailed; ten bids were received August 30, 2000.

This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Workforce - Columbus, GA Westaff - Columbus, GA

Integra - Columbus, GA Manpower - Columbus, GA

Labor Finders - Columbus, GA Goodwill Industries - Columbus, GA

Labor Ready, Inc. - Columbus, GA Express Personnel - Columbus, GA

Randstand - Columbus, GA Staffing Solutions - Columbus, GA



Funds will be budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense, Civic Center

- Temporary Employees, 0757-160-1000-CIVC-6160; Public Services ? Right of Way

Maintenance - Temporary Labor, 0203-260-3120-ROWM-6671 and Community Services ?

Right of Way Maintenance ? Temporary Labor, 0203-260-3130-ROWM-6671; and other

City Departments as needed.



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(F) MOBILE DATA / AVL PACKAGES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of sixty-six (66) Mobile

Data Computers with AVL packages from the Motorola Corporation in the amount of

$569,228.88. This purchase is part of the second round of the ?super car?

project, which is a marked pursuit vehicle that is equipped with a mobile data

computer, automatic vehicle location technology, a special rear seat for

securing the tall DUI suspect, a video camera system and a radar system. The

equipment will be installed in twenty-eight (28) new and twenty-two (22)

existing Police vehicles, twelve (12) Fire/Emergency Service vehicles, three

(3) Marshal vehicles and one (1) Emergency Management command post vehicle.



The mobile data units will enable public safety personnel to access local and

national databases while in the field. Council authorized the purchase of

mobile data units from Motorola per RFP No. 00-0022 (Res. No. 431-00). The

unit price of $7,014.68 is valid through March 30, 2002.



The AVL upgrades will provide the 911 Center the ability to see and locate

emergency vehicles on a map anywhere in the City without communicating. This

is especially helpful should an officer become injured and unable to

communicate. The AVL upgrade must be compatible with the City?s 800 MHz

system, which is provided and maintained by Motorola. Council authorized the

sole source purchase of AVL upgrades from Motorola per Res. No. 63-01. The unit

price of $1,610.00 is valid through March 30, 2002.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 99 SPLOST ? Police Equipment, Communication

Equipment, 0540-695-2123-TXPO-7733-5011002E; Fire & EMS ? Facilities Equipment

Maintenance, Capital Expenditures over $5000, 0101-410-3610-EQUP-7761.02; 99

SPLOST ? Marshal Equipment, Communication Equipment,

0540-695-2123-TXMS-7733-5014002E; Multi-Government Project Fund ? Local Law

Enforcement Grant, Capital Expenditures over $5000, 0216-400-3360-LLEG-7761.



* * * * * *



(G) LIGHTING SERVICES



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Georgia Power Company for

lighting services in the amount of $29,387.50. The company has performed

outdoor lighting services for the parking lot at Psalmond Road Recreation

Center. Georgia Power Company will maintain the lights and the City will make

monthly utilities payments.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1993 SPLOST ? Recreation Center New ?

Engineering/Architect Services, Psalmond Road Recreation Center;

0541-690-2110-RCNW-6371-70051000.



* * * * * *



(H) ARTICULATING MOWERS ? BID NO. 02-0069



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of two (2) four-wheel drive

articulating riding mowers from Shamrock Lawn and Garden in the amount of

$25,000.00. The mowers include rotary attachments, and will be used by the

Park Services Division to cut grass at City owned recreational facilities.



Ninety-eight bid invitations were mailed; three bids were received on February

6, 2002. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



VENDOR UNIT PRICE (2 Units) TOTAL PRICE

Shamrock Lawn & Garden

(Tifton, GA) $12,500.00 $25,000.00

Stovall Turf & Industrial

(Norcross, GA) 13,833.00 27,666.00

Howard Brothers Outdoor Power Equipment

(Duluth, GA) 16,066.05 32,132.10



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Park Services ? Rolling Stock;

0101-270-2100-PSRV-7726.



(I) ADMINISTRATIVE MID-SIZE SEDANS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of administrative mid-size

sedans via the Georgia Statewide Contract #S-000483. Six vehicles

(Malibus/$14,805.00 ea) will be purchased from Bill Heard Chevrolet (Columbus,

Georgia) in the amount of $88,830.00 and nine vehicles (Intrepids/$16,110.97

ea) will be purchased from Mike Patton C-P-D-J (Lagrange, Georgia) in the

amount of $144,998.73. The sedans are replacement vehicles for the Police

Department Detective Division.



Each Malibu from Bill Heard includes the 1SB option, which includes cruise

control, power windows and remote keyless entry; the option adds $995.00 to the

base price of $13,810.00 per unit. Mike Patton is offering the City a 3%

discount off the state contract price which is already reflected above.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, 99 SPLOST - Police ?

Vehicles-Automobiles; 0540-695-2123-TXPO-7721-5011001V.



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(J) FLOOR COVERING WITH 10-FOOT STORAGE RACK AND POWER WINDER (RE-BID) ? BID

NO. 02-0047



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of two (2) floor coverings

with accessories from Athletic Specialties in the amount of $16,718.00. The

accessories consist of ten-roll storage racks and power winders. The equipment

will be used in the recreation centers at Psalmond Road and Benning Park.



Sixty-three bid invitations were mailed; seven bids were received on November

21, 2001. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:





Vendor Unit Price

(2 Units) Total Price

Athletic Specialties (Norcross, GA) $8,539.00 $16,718.00

M. Putterman (Chicago, IL) *6,784.00 *13,568.00

SportsMaster (Pittsburgh, PA) *7,177.00 *14,354.00

Humphries Mfg. (Philadelphia, PA) **7,465.00 **14,930.00

Cover Master, Inc. (Ontario, Canada) 8,700.00 17,400.00

RAM Enterprises (Montgomery, AL) **9,171.00 **18,342.00

Cameron & Barkley (Columbus, GA) 9,300.00 18,600.00





*M. Putterman and SportsMaster submitted bids for Cover Sports and Putterman

model floor covering. Athletics Specialties submitted a bid for CoverMaster

floor covering. Parks and Recreation has documented the CoverMaster product as

having a proven five-year history of reliability with the City, as the product

is currently installed in another facility. Purchasing the same product will

enable the department to interchange accessory parts. M. Putterman and

SportsMaster were informed, in writing, of the findings and were given an

opportunity to respond. Neither vendor has responded to the findings.



**Humphries Mfg. and RAM Enterprises failed to include warranty information,

product literature and/or acknowledgement of receipt for Addendum No. 1, which

addressed changes to the storage rack. Both bids were deemed incomplete.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1993 SPLOST ? Psalmond Road Recreation

Center and South Columbus Recreation Center, Capital Expenditures,

0541-690-2110-RCNW-7791-70051000 and 70052000.





?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE HUGHSTON CLINIC FOR WORKERS?

COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,941.50.



WHEREAS, the claims are for several City employees who have experienced

various on-the-job injuries.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to pay The Hughtson Clinic for

Workers? Compensation claims in the amount of $20,941.50. Funds are budgeted

in FY02 Budget, Human Resources ? Workers? Compensation;

0860-220-3820-WCOM-6230.



_________________________________________





Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GRANT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS,

INC., FOR IRRIGATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,897.00.



WHEREAS, the contractor has relocated the existing underground

irrigation and water lines for the new pool site locations for Shirley Winston

Park and Rigdon Park. The City was required to relocate the lines in order for

the pool contractor to begin work on the project.



WHEREAS, Grant Environmental Contractors is considered an only known

source, per the Procurement Ordinance, Article 3-114.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to pay Grant Environmental

Contractors, Inc., for irrigation services in the amount of $22,897.00. Funds

are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1999 SPLOST Olympic Pools,

Engineering/Architectural Services ? Shirley Winston Park and Rigdon Park;

0540-695-2128-TXOP-6338-50251010 and 50250010.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



?ITEM C?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO ? TON PICK-UP TRUCKS VIA

GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT, SWC S-000483, NIGP CODE 0709800-016, FROM SOUTHLAKE

FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,010.00.



WHEREAS, the new trucks will be used to transport equipment and

personnel to and from work sites throughout Muscogee County.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two ? ton

pick-up trucks via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-000483, NIGP Code 0709800-016,

from Southlake Ford in the amount of $37,010.00. Funds are budgeted in the

FY02 Budget, Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Street Improvement ? Heavy Trucks;

0203-260-2100-STRT-7723.



_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



?ITEM D?



RESOLUTION

NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A MUNICIPAL STREET SWEEPER FROM STITH

TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,420.00.



WHEREAS, the new sweeper will be used for cleaning the streets and City

owned parking lots throughout Columbus. In addition, it will help rainwater

flow by removing leaves and debris from the curbs and gutters.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a municipal

street sweeper from Stith Tractor & Equipment Co., in the amount of

$114,420.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Paving Fund ? Public

Services ? Street Improvement ? Heavy Trucks; 0203-260-2100-STRT-7723.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



?ITEM E?

A RESOLUTION



NO. ______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ON AN

AS NEEDED BASIS, FROM STAFFING SOLUTIONS FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT

VALUE OF $15,000.00 AND RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 544-00 WHICH AWARDED THE

CONTRACT TO INTEGRA.



WHEREAS, Integra notified The Purchasing Division that they will be going out

of business as of February 22, 2002 and their staff will be consolidating with

Staffing Solutions; and,



WHEREAS, Staffing Solutions was the next low bidder for these services, and

meets all bid requirements; and,



WHEREAS, Staffing Solutions has agreed to take over the contract from Integra

at Integra?s proposed estimated annual contract value of $15,000.00; and,



WHEREAS, Staffing Solutions will fulfill the remainder of the contract term.

We are currently in the 2nd year of the contract with one (1) twelve-month

renewal remaining.



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



I.

Resolution # 544-00 is hereby rescinded.



II.

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to procure temporary employment

services from Staffing Solutions for the estimated annual contract value of

$15,000.00. Funds will be budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense,

Civic Center ? Temporary Employees, 0757-160-1000-CIVC-6160; Public Services ?

Temporary Labor, 0203-260-3120-ROWM-6671 and Community Services ? Right of Way

Maintenance ? Temporary Labor, 0203-260-3130-ROWM-6671; and other City

Departments as needed.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

___________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative

vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



__________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



?ITEM F?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIXTY-SIX (66) MOBILE DATA

COMPUTERS WITH AVL PACKAGES FROM THE MOTOROLA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF

$569,228.88.



WHEREAS, This purchase is part of the second round of the ?super car?

project, which is a marked pursuit vehicle that is equipped with a mobile data

computer, automatic vehicle location technology, a special rear seat for

securing the tall DUI suspect, a video camera system and a radar system. The

equipment will be installed in twenty-eight (28) new and twenty-two (22)

existing Police vehicles, twelve (12) Fire/Emergency Service vehicles, three

(3) Marshal vehicles and one (1) Emergency Management command post vehicle.



WHEREAS, Council authorized the purchase of mobile data units from Motorola per

RFP No. 00-0022 (Res. No. 431-00). The unit price of $7,014.68 is valid

through March 30, 2002; and,



WHEREAS, In accordance with the Procurement Ordinance, Article 3-114, Council

authorized the sole source purchase of AVL upgrades from Motorola per Res. No.

63-01. The unit price of $1,610.00 is valid through March 30, 2002.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase 66 Mobile Data Computers

with AVL packages from the Motorola Corporation in the amount of $569,228.88.

Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 99 SPLOST ? Police Equipment, Communication

Equipment, 0540-695-2123-TXPO-7733-5011002E; Fire & EMS ? Facilities Equipment

Maintenance, Capital Expenditures over $5000, 0101-410-3610-EQUP-7761.02; 99

SPLOST ? Marshal Equipment, Communication Equipment,

0540-695-2123-TXMS-7733-5014002E; Multi-Government Project Fund ? Local Law

Enforcement Grant, Capital Expenditures over $5000, 0216-400-3360-LLEG-7761.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



?ITEM G?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GEORGIA POWER COMPANY FOR LIGHTING

SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,387.50.



WHEREAS, the company has performed outdoor lighting services for the

parking lot at Psalmond Road Recreation Center. Georgia Power Company will

maintain the lights and the City will make monthly utilities payments.





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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to pay Georgia Power Company for

lighting services in the amount of $29,387.50. Funds are budgeted in FY02

Budget, 1993 SPLOST ? Recreation Center New ? Engineering/Architect Services,

Psalmond Road Recreation Center; 0541-690-2110-RCNW-6371-70051000.

_________________________________________





Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



?ITEM H?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

ARTICULATING RIDING MOWERS FROM SHAMROCK LAWN AND GARDEN IN THE AMOUNT OF

$25,000.00.



WHEREAS, the mowers include rotary attachments, and will be used by the

Park Services Division to cut grass at City owned recreational facilities.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two (2)

four-wheel drive articulating riding mowers from Shamrock Lawn and Garden in

the amount of $25,000.00. Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Park Services ?

Rolling Stock; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7726.

_________________________________________





Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor





?ITEM I?



A RESOLUTION



NO. _____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ADMINISTRATIVE MID-SIZE SEDANS

VIA THE GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT #S-000483; SIX VEHICLES (MALIBUS/$14,805.00

EA) WILL BE PURCHASED FROM BILL HEARD CHEVROLET (COLUMBUS, GEORGIA) IN THE

AMOUNT OF $88,830.00, AND NINE VEHICLES (INTREPIDS/$16,110.97 EA) WILL BE

PURCHASED FROM MIKE PATTON C-P-D-J (LAGRANGE, GEORGIA) IN THE AMOUNT OF

$144,998.73.



WHEREAS, The sedans are replacement vehicles for the Police Department

Detective Division.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase administrative mid-size

sedans via the Georgia Statewide Contract #S-000483; Six vehicles

(malibus/$14,805.00 ea) will be purchased from Bill Heard Chevrolet (Columbus,

Georgia) in the amount of $88,830.00 and nine vehicles (Intrepids/$16,110.97

ea) will be purchased from Mike Patton C-P-D-J (Lagrange, Georgia) in the

amount of $144,998.73. Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, 99 SPLOST -

Police ? Vehicles-Automobiles; 0540-695-2123-TXPO-7721-5011001V.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby Peters, Mayor



?ITEM J?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FLOOR COVERINGS WITH

ACCESSORIES FROM ATHLETIC SPECIALITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,718.00.



WHEREAS, the accessories consist of ten-roll storage racks and power

winders. The equipment will be used in the recreation centers at Psalmond Road

and Benning Park.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two (2) floor

coverings and accessories from Athletic Specialties in the amount of

$16,718.00. Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1993 SPLOST ? Psalmond Road

Recreation Center and South Columbus Recreation Center, Capital Expenditures;

0541-690-2110-RCNW-7791-70051000 and 70052000.



_________________________________________





Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor