Columbus, Georgia

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA



FEBRUARY 25, 2003



AGENDA 9:00 A.M.



MAYOR ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF, PRESIDING



INVOCATION: Mayor Pro-Tem Jack Rodgers



PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Robert S. Poydasheff



MINUTES OF MEETING: Minutes of the February 11 and 18, 2003, Meetings of the

Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia.

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CONSENT AGENDA

(1) 2nd Reading ? An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated

Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a

district located 290 feet west of North Lumpkin Road, north of Airview Drive,

from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-4 (High Density Residential)

District.



(2) ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA ITEM:

Approval is requested of a resolution to the local legislative delegation to

introduce a bill that would amend 1993 Ga. Laws, p. 4849, to add the Muscogee

County Probate Court Judge to the list of local elected officials with

salaries, which may be supplemented by the Columbus Council. A resolution is

attached.



NOTE: There will be a pre-council briefing at 8:30a.m. in the Council Chamber

Conference Room on various issues.



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(3) SCRAP TIRE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - GRANT:

Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved

accept a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental

Protection Division - Scrap Tire Management Programs Local Government

Enforcement and Education Grant to be administered by Keep Columbus Beautiful.

An agenda report and resolution are attached.



(4) STREET ACCEPTANCE - BAYBERRY DRIVE, SPURLIN COURT AND AVIS COURT:

Authorization is requested to accept a deed to Bayberry Drive, Spurlin

Court and Avis Court in Section Seventeen, Sweetwater Village Subdivision. The

Department of Engineering has inspected these streets and recommends the

acceptance. An agenda report, map and resolution are attached.





BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



February 26, 2003

1. Tents ? Bid No. 03-0073

Scope of Bid

Provide two (2) to three (3) tents to be used by the METRA Transit

System.



2. Bus Demonstrator Exhibit ? PQ No. 03-00007

Scope of PQ

Provide one (1) Bus Demonstrator Exhibit to be used by the METRA

Transit System.













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BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)





February 28, 2003

1. Consulting Services to Determine Direction and the Development and

Implementation of a Criminal Records Management System - RFP 03-0018

Scope of RFP

Provide consulting services to assist with the operational design

and selection of an integrated records management system for the Columbus

Police, Sheriff, Fire/EMS Department and Courts. The successful bidder may be

chosen to implement the software and processes redesign initiatives.



2. Service Pins ? PQ No. 03-00012

Scope of PQ

Provide five hundred thirty-six (536) employee service pins to the

Human Resources Department. The pins must be delivered no later than April 25,

2003.



3. Kawasaki ?Mule? Utility Vehicle ? Bid No. 03-0078

Scope of Bid

To provide One (1) Kawasaki ?Mule? Utility Vehicle to be used at Pine

Grove Landfill by the Landfill Division of the Public Services Department.



March 5, 2003

1. Glock, Model G-21, 45-Caliber, Semi-Automatic Pistols ? Bid No. 03-0071

Scope of Bid

Provide one hundred forty-eight (148) Glock, Model G-21, 45 Caliber,

Semi-Automatic Pistols with Glock night sights, five (5 lb) trigger and three

high capacity law enforcement magazines per pistol. The pistols will be

utilized by the Sheriff?s Department of the Columbus Consolidated Government.





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FEBRUARY 25, 2003



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



2. Banking Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 03-0022

A mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 5,

2003 at 9:00 a.m., in the Ground Floor Conference Room of the Government

Center, Tower Bldg, 100 10th Street, Columbus, Georgia.



March 12, 2003

1. Surveillance Equipment for Metra Transit Facility ? Bid No. 03-0035

Scope of Bid

Provide and install surveillance equipment in the Main Office,

Maintenance Office and Parking Garage of Metra Transit Facility.



2. Roof Renovations at Tillis Pool ? Bid No. 03-0074

Scope of Bid

Install a Modified Bitumen Roofing System at the Tillis Swimming Pool

Building and Storage Building.



3. Georgetown and Amber Drive Road Improvements ? Bid No. 03-0075

Scope of Bid

The scope of work shall consist of the widening of Georgetown and Amber

Drive in accordance with the designated plans and specifications. The

Contractor shall be required to maintain public access to all residences and

businesses located within the project area.



4. Mid Size, 4 x 4, Four Door Sport Utility Vehicle ? Bid No. 03-0076

Scope of Bid

To provide one (1) Mid Size, 4 x 4, Four Door SUV to be used by the

Inspections & Codes Enforcement Division of the Community and Economic

Development Department.





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FEBRUARY 25, 2003



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



5. Repair Services for Aerial Lifts (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 03-0072

Scope of Bid

Provide repair services for aerial lifts utilized by Columbus

Consolidated Government. The term of this contract shall be for one year, with

the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve-month periods. Contract

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

Contractor.



March 19, 2003

1. Renovations and Addition to Fluellen Community Center? Bid No. 03-0079

Scope of Bid

The project consists of community room renovation; crafts room

addition; kitchen renovations; offices, storage and accessory spaces. Site and

exterior renovations are also included.



March 21, 2003

1. Banking Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 03-0022

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with a qualified banking institution

that can offer the highest quality service at the lowest cost to the taxpayers,

while maintaining efficient operation and optimizing return on available cash

for the benefit of the City. The term of this contract shall be for a period

of five (5) years, beginning July 1, 2003.