Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

12/21/2004



I. UNDERSTANDING OF MEMORANDUM - FRONT AVENUE PARKING DECK:



Authorization is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for the

Front Avenue Parking Deck. An agenda report, memo and resolution are attached.





II. UNDERSTANDING OF MEMORANDUM - 1015 BROADWAY:



Authorization is requested to enter into a lease agreement ($120 per year) with

Foundations Properties for the property located at 1015 Broadway (Moving Man

parking lot). An agenda report, memo and resolution are attached.





III. AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (ADDI) PROGRAM:



Authorization is requested for the adoption of the policies and procedures for

the American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) Program. An agenda report, map

and resolution are attached.





IV. ACQUIRE, CONDEMNATION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY - 912 BENNING DRIVE:



Authorization is requested to acquire property at 912 Benning Drive through

condemnation to clear titles and declare said property as surplus to advertise

and transfer the property to Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc. An agenda

report, map and resolution are attached.





V. ACQUIRE, CONDEMNATION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY - 2607 RIVERSIDE DRIVE:



Authorization is requested acquire property at 2607 Riverside Drive through

condemnation to clear titles for urban renewal and development. An agenda

report, map and resolution are attached.





VI. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A" thru "C":



A. Cab & Chassis for Refuse Trucks

B. E-911 Recurring Charges

C. Equipment Rental to Resolve Landfill Overfill



REFERRALS:



1. Oates Avenue

2. Property on Cusseta Road

3. Orchard Grove Mobile Home Park

4. Tax Commissioner





BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



December 22, 2004

1. Oil & Lubricants (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0043

Scope of Bid

Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an ?as needed? basis to

the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by METRA Transit

Department. The initial term of this contract shall be for three years, with

the option to renew for two additional twelve-month periods.



December 29, 2004

1. Silt Removal at Lake Oliver ? RFB No. 05-0009

Scope of Bid

The City wishes to obtain silt removal services for Lake Oliver. The amount of

silt to be removed is approximately 15,000 yards.



2. Paper & Plastic Products (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0044

Provide paper and plastic products, of various types and quantities, to the

Public Services department on an ?as needed? basis. The contract period will

be for three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional

twelve-month periods.



3. Pick Up Trucks ? RFB No. 05-0040

Scope of Bid

Provide nine (9) mid size extended cab pick-up trucks to be used by the Special

Enforcement Division, Landscape and Forestry Division, Street Repairs and

Maintenance Division, Right-of-Way Maintenance Division, Solid Waste Collection

Division and Recycling Division.



4. Full Size 4x4 Crew Cab Pick Up Truck ? RFB No. 05-0041

Scope of Bid

Provide a full size 4x4 crew cab pickup truck to be used by the Pine Grove

Landfill Division of the Public Services Department.



5. Municipal Street Sweeper

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) regenerative air municipal street sweeper to be used by the

Street Improvements Division of the Public Services Department.



January 5, 2005

1. Ford Crown Victoria Pursuit Vehicles? RFB No. 05-0039

Scope of Bid

Provide thirty-eight (38) Ford Crown Victoria Police Pursuit Vehicles to be

used by the Police Department, Sheriff Department and Marshal Department. Due

to interior and storage space needs, the City has decided that the Ford Crown

Victoria is the only pursuit car that meets those needs.



January 7, 2005

1. Exclusive Soft Drink Vending Services & Pouring Rights for Edgewood

Park (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 05-0007

Scope of Bid

Provide the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) soft drink vending

services & pouring rights for Edgewood Park. The contract term will be for a

period of nineteen (19) months ending July 24, 2006. Provisions for

termination of the contract between the contractor and Columbus Consolidated

Government will be made a part of the final contract.



2. Low Floor Mini-Bus (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0045

Scope of Bid

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking vendors

to provide Low Floor Mini Buses to METRA on an ?as needed? basis. The City

anticipates purchasing approximately 12 buses over a four (4) year period.



January 14, 2005

1. Bad Check Recovery Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 05-0012

Scope of Bid

The City of Columbus invites qualified firms to submit proposals for

the provision of recovery services related to bad checks on an ?as needed

basis?. The initial term of this contract shall be for one year, with the

option to renew for two additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will

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