Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

03/29/2005





I. APPOINTMENT - DEPUTY CITY MANAGER FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS:



Confirmation is requested for the appointment of Mrs. Valeseia D. Goodwin as

Deputy City Manager for Current Operations.

A resolution is attached.





II. GRANTS - CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY COALITION:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved accept a

grant for $50,000 from the Georgia Department of Human Resources to provide

family connection activities in order to improve child health including reduced

incidences of teenage pregnancy, child abuse, neglect and other risk factors.

An agenda report and resolution are attached.





III. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of item "A" thru "G":



A. Upgrade of the AVL Display Monitors in the 911 Center

B. Putting Green at Bull Creek Golf Course

C. Gas Masks and Accessories

D. Fire Truck Apparatus & Accessories

E. Emergency Purchase of Heavy Duty Washer/Extractor

F. Fuel Tank Piping Upgrade Project

G. Purchase of Second Mobile Data Chanel for 800 MHz Radio System





REFERRALS:



1. Billings Road Property

2. Community Development Block Grant

3. National League of Cities







There will be a pre-council briefing Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 8:00a.m. in the

Council Chamber Conference Room.







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March 30, 2005

1. Agricultural Chemicals (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0059

Scope of RFB

Provide agricultural chemicals on an ?as needed basis? to Columbus Consolidated

Government. The term of the contract shall be for two years, with the option

to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.Contract renewal shall

be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contract.



April 1, 2005

1. Self Supporting Radio Tower ? RFP No. 05-0020

Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government desires to select a qualified vendor to

provide a Valmont U-42.0 x 450? (or equal) self-supporting galvanized steel

radio tower.



April 8, 2005

1. Emergency Clean-up and Removal of Debris (Annual Contract) ? RFP No.

05-0011

Scope of RFP

The City of Columbus invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for

emergency clean-up and removal of debris resulting from natural or man-made

disasters on an ?as needed basis?. The term of contract shall be for two

years, with an option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and

the Contractor (s).







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April 21, 2005

1. Flood Abatement Project ? 6th Avenue and Side Streets System ? RFP

No. 05-0022

Scope of RFP

The Project consists of the following major elements: construction of

approximately 1,600 feet of 8-foot by 5-foot box culvert; 570 feet of 8-foot by

6-foot box culvert; 800 feet of 8-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 1,100 feet of

twin 10-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 1400 feet of 10-foot by 8- foot; 420 feet

of 12-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 500 feet of 14-foot by 10-foot box culvert;

5,200 feet of 14-foot by 12-foot box culvert; 1,600 feet of 72-inch gravity

sewer; 1,170 feet of 60-inch gravity sewer; 1320 feet of 54-inch gravity sewer;

140 feet of 48-inch gravity sewer; 150 feet of 42-inch gravity sewer; 70 feet

of 36-inch gravity sewer; 130 feet of 30-inch gravity sewer; 80 feet of 24-inch

gravity sewer; 10 feet of 18-inch gravity sewer; 80 feet of 15-inch gravity

sewer; one river outfall structure; one diversion structure; one drop

structure; approximately 700 feet of 16-inch water line; 320 feet of 12-inch

water line; 2,900 feet of 8-inch water line; 50 feet of 4-inch water line; 5

railroad crossings; 1 state road crossing; streetscape improvements; erosion

and sedimentation control; and all associated restoration connections and

appurtenant Work.



April 25, 2005

1. Development Plan for a 120-Room Hotel ? RFP No. 05-0017

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting proposals for a Development Plan

for the financing, construction and operation of a 120 room Hotel. There are

two proposed sites for the Hotel, both are located adjacent to the Columbus

Convention and Trade Center located at 801 Front Avenue. The selected firm

will provide the strategy for the development of the Hotel. The proposal

should also provide strategy for consideration, which provides opportunities

for expanding the Hotel in the future. Examples of the development strategies

are financing, construction and operation of the facility.