Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

09/17/02





I. GENERAL OBLIGATION SALES TAX BONDS REIMBURSEMENT:



Authorization is requested for the reimbursement of original

expenditures for the Trade Center and Library Projects in the maximum principal

amount of $10,000,000 from the sale of General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds,

Series 2003 and to declare official intent to issue the Series 2003 Bonds. An

agenda report and resolution are included.





II. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION # 72 - 71 - BOARD APPOINTEES AND ATTENDANCE IN

MEETINGS POLICY:



Authorization is requested to amend Resolution 72 - 71 to provide that

a Board position becomes vacant if the appointee misses three unexcused

meetings in a twelve-month period. An agenda report and resolution are

included.





III. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET AND DETENTION POND ? ESTHER COURT:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to Esther Court

and the Detention Pond located in Jenkins Place Subdivision. The Department of

Engineering has inspected this street and detention pond and recommends the

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





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IV. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A" thru ?H?:



A. Furniture for the Victim Witness Office

B. Tree and Stump Removal Services

C. Van, Fifteen (15) Passenger

D. Midsize Extended Cab Pick-up, Utility, 4 x 2

E. 7- Yard Dump Truck with Cab and Chassis

F. Storm Drain Rehabilitation for the town Bibb City -

Change Order One

G. Additional drivers for the Enterprise Storage Server

H. Court Judgement







REFERRALS:



1. Dead Trees

2. Election





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September 17, 2002

1. Welding/Metal Fabrication Services (Annual Contract) ? Bid No.

03-0018

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on September

17, 2002 in the Conference Room of the Finance Department, located on the 5th

Floor of the Government Center Tower, 100 ? 10th Street, Columbus, Georgia.



September 18, 2002

1. Steam Cleaning Machines & Soap (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 03-0016

Scope of Bid

Provide six (6) steam-cleaning machines four (4) fixed and two (2) portable, to

Columbus Consolidated Government, Public Services Department. The City will

purchase on as ?as needed basis? approximately 600 gallons of soap, which

equates to 7,200 gallons per year.



2. Commercial Trash Loader ? Bid No. 03-0015

Scope of Bid

Provide Two (2) Commercial Trash Loader Units to be used by the Integrated

Waste Division of the Public Services Department.



September 25, 2002

1. Welding/Metal Fabrication Services (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 03-0018

Scope of Bid

Provide welding and fabrication services on an ?as needed? basis for

various facilities and equipment owned by the City. The term of the contract

period shall be for one year, with the option to renew for two (2) additional

twelve-month periods, if agreeable to both parties.













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2. Pest Control Services (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 03-0019

Scope of Bid

Provide pest control services for eighty-three (83) City owned

buildings. Contract requirements include the control of pests (plus mites,

ticks and spiders), rodents and reptiles. The term of the contract period

shall be for one year, with the option to renew for two (2) additional

twelve-month periods, if agreeable to both parties.



September 27, 2002

1. Appraisal Review Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 03-0010

(Re-Bid)

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with professional appraisal review

services on an ?as needed basis?. The term of contract shall be for two years,

with an option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract

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

Contractor (s).



2. Professional Negotiating Consultants (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 03-0011

(Re-Bid)

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with a qualified professional

negotiating consultant to accommodate property owners or schedule let dated

during the acquisition program on an ?as needed basis?. The term of contract

shall be for two years, with an option to renew for three additional

twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual

agreement of the City and the Contractor.