Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item #________





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



June 4, 2002



Agenda Report #___________



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department







(A) ELECTRICAL FIXTURES, PARTS & SUPPLIES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - BID NO. 02-0107



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of electrical fixtures, parts

and supplies from Interstate Electrical Supply for the estimated contract value

of $28,662.02. The items will be procured on an ?as needed? basis, for use

throughout City-owned buildings.



The contract period is for one year, with the option to renew for two

additional twelve-month periods. Renewal is contingent upon mutual agreement

of the City and the Contractor.



Ten bid invitations were mailed; one bid was received on May 15, 2002. This

bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The responsive bidder was:



Interstate Electrical Supply (Columbus, GA) $28,662.02



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for these ongoing expenses, Other

Maintenance/Repairs - Parks & Recreation, Public Safety and General Government;

0101-260-3710-REPA-6529.



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(B) RESCUE EQUIPMENT ? BID NO. 02-0117



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of pneumatic strut trench

rescue equipment from Fisher Scientific Company in the amount of $21,365.60,

and hydraulic rescue equipment from Fireline, Inc., in the amount of

$33,736.00. Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services will use the

equipment to extract entrapped patients from vehicles, aircraft, building

collapses, trenches, etc.



Thirty-four bid invitations were mailed; two bids were received on April 24,

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





VENDORS PNEUMATIC STRUT TRENCH RESUCE EQUIPMENT HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Fisher Scientific Company (Tampa, FL) $21,365.60 $34,508.76

Fireline, Inc. (Lawrenceville, GA) $21,674.00 $33,736.00





Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1999 SPLOST ? Police/Fire

Vehicles/Equipment, EMS Equipment; 0540-695-2123-TXES-7733-5012001E.



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(C) AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSE RENEWAL



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Georgia Department of Human

Resources for an additional ambulance license renewal fee in the amount of

$12,550.00. On August 1, 2001 both the Medicaid reimbursements and the

ambulance license fee structure increased in the State of Georgia. The total

license fee for the year is $17,900.00, of which the City has already paid

$5,350.00 and was informed that an additional fee of $12,550.00 was required.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Service,

Taxes/Licenses; 0101-410-2700-EMS-9212.



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(D) CHANGE ORDER TWO FOR METRA TRANSIT CENTER ALTERATIONS ? BID NO. 02-0038



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of Change Order Two with

Weber Construction in the amount of $9,600.00. Resolution No. 634-01

authorized the execution of the contract with Weber Construction in the amount

of $105,000.00 for alterations to Metra Transit Center.



This change order will allow for repairs to areas of the existing roof.



Original Contract $105,000.00

Change Order One 3,150.00

Change Order Two 9,600.00

New Contract Amount $117,750.00



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Transportation-FTA-Capital Expenditure over

$5000; 0751-610-2400-FTA-7761.



(E) STEP VAN ? BID NO. 02-0106



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of a step van from Merc

Holding d/b/a InnoVan by Merc in the amount of $35,979.00. The vehicle will be

used by the Police Department as a S.W.A.T. vehicle.



One hundred thirty-seven bid invitations were mailed; two bids were received on

May 10, 2002. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders

were:



Merc Holding d/b/a Innovan by Merc (Moraine, OH) $35,979.00

Bill Heard Chevrolet (Columbus, GA) 37,881.00



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Police ? Motor Transport, Light Trucks;

0101-400-3230-MOTR-7722.



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(F) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ? RFP NO. 02-0033



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase playground equipment

Contract Connection, Inc. The vendor will design, deliver and install

multi-unit playground systems at Carver Park and Rigdon Park, and stand alone

playground equipment, such as swings, slides, etc., at several other parks.



Requests for proposals were mailed to fifty-five vendors and this RFP has been

advertised. Six proposals were received on April 26, 2002 from the following

offerors:



Contract Connection, Inc. (Jacksonville Beach, FL)

Bliss Products & Services, Inc. (Douglasville, GA)

Miracle Recreation Equipment Company (Greensboro, GA)

Paschal Recreation Solutions (Carrollton, GA)

Southern Playgrounds, Inc. (Marietta, GA)

*Gametime/Dominica Recreation Products (Longwood, FL)



*During the opening of the proposals it was discovered that the response

received from Gametime/Dominica Recreation Products did not include the

required equipment transmittal letter and experience/qualifications

documentation. Therefore, the proposal was deemed incomplete and did not

receive further consideration.



The proposal has been reviewed by the Evaluation Committee, which consisted of

representatives from the Department of Parks and Recreation.



The City?s Procurement Ordinance, Contracting for Equipment, Supplies or

Professional Services, Article 3-110 governs the RFP process. During the RFP

process there is no formal opening due to the possibility of negotiated

components of the proposal. If Council does not approve the recommended

offeror, negotiations will begin with the next responsive offeror. Evaluation

results and proposed costs have been submitted to the City Manager, in a

separate memo, for informational purposes.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1993 SPLOST, Park Development-Rehab, Capital

Expenditures Over $5000 ? Playgrounds; 0541-690-2110-PDRB-7761-70056020.



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(G) ? TON CREW CAB SHORT BED PICK-UP TRUCK (4 X 4)



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of a ? ton crew cab short

bed pick-up truck (4 x 4) from Mike Patton CDJ in the amount of $21,198.00.

This is a replacement vehicle for Sewer Maintenance Division.



The purchase of a ? ton pick-up for the Street Improvement Division, from Mike

Patton CDJ, was authorized by Resolution No. 81-02 (Bid No. 02-0077). The

vendor has agreed to provide an additional vehicle for the same bid price.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Bond and Lease Purchase Pools ? Light

Trucks; 0542-200-5000-GMA-7722.



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(H) QUICK COUPLER TYPE WHEEL LOADER ? BID NO. 02-0092



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of a quick coupler type

wheel loader from Yancey Brothers Company in the amount of $167,728.00. The

wheel loader is a replacement vehicle, which will be used by the Street

Improvement Division at various job sites.



Nineteen bid invitations were mailed; four bids were received on May 3, 2002.

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



Yancey Bros. Co. (Columbus, GA) $167,728.00

Joe Money Machinery (Birmingham, AL) *155,733.00

Wade Tractor & Equipment (Griffin, GA) *156,877.00

Tractor & Equipment Co. (Columbus, GA) 168,855.00



*The Fleet Manager documents that the equipment proposed by Joe Money Machinery

and Wade Tractor & Equipment does not meet specifications for steering, brakes,

electrical system, bucket, loader rake and hydraulic system. The Purchasing

Division has informed the vendors, in writing, of the evaluation results.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Bond and Lease Purchase Pools ? Off Road

Equipment; 0542-200-5000-GMA-7725.



(I) TASERS FOR THE SHERIFF?S DEPARTMENT

It is requested that Council approve the purchase of 16 tasers, 16 taser

holsters and 94 taser cartridges, for the Sheriff?s Department, in the amount

of $11,175.90 from DGG Taser, Inc., (Jacksonville, FL). Various divisions of

the Sheriff?s Department will use the ?less than lethal weapons? for various

functions. The Canine handlers will use the tasers against combative

individuals and for the protection of the canines from persons or other

animals. The C.E.R.T. officers will use tasers against combative, irate and

fleeing inmates within the Muscogee County Jail. Deputies in the Field

Services Division will use the tasers against combative/armed individuals, and

to enhance courtroom security for high-risk defendants on trial.



Taser International is the manufacturer of the less lethal taser. The

authorized distributor for public safety entities in Georgia is DGG Taser,

Inc. Therefore this purchase is considered an only known source procurement,

per the Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget as follows: $1,497.30 in Police-Local

Law Enforcement Grant-Operating Materials, 0216-400-3360-LLEG-6728; $4,804.30

in Sheriff-Jail-Operating Materials, 0101-550-2600-JAIL-6728; and $4,874.30 in

Sheriff-Patrol and Courts-Operating Materials, 0101-550-2100-SPTL-6728.



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(J) WORKERS? COMPENSATION



It is requested that Council approve payment to St. Francis Hospital for

Workers? Compensation claims in the amount of $11, 561.00. The claims are for

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



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

0860-220-3820-WCOM-6230.



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(K) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEE



It is requested that Council approve payment to Georgia Department of Natural

Resources for solid waste disposed in the amount of $41,536.22. A total of

83,072.44 tons of solid waste was disposed of between January 1, 2001 and

December 31, 2001.



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Public Services, Pine Grove Landfill ? State

Mandated Waste Dump Fees; 0207-260-3560-PGRO-9208.



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(L) FURNITURE FOR RENOVATED TRAINING AREA IN THE EAST WING



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of furniture, via Georgia

Statewide Contract, S-000534, from The Overby Company (Columbus, GA) in the

amount of $15,025.92, and from Fixtures Furniture (Kansas City, Mo), in the

amount of $23,131.90. Furniture will include various chairs, tables, and other

work surfaces.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Special Projects-Building Improvements;

0101-140-1000-SPRJ-7663.



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(M) VARIOUS ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ? BID NO. 02-0120



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of various electronic

equipment from Radio Wholesale in the amount of $10,966.00. The equipment

consists of non-800 MHz mobile radios and accessories, and will be installed in

the mobile command post vehicle.



Eighty bid invitations were mailed; two bids were received on May 10, 2002.

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



Radio Wholesale (Columbus, GA) $10,966.00

Communications & Electronics (Phenix City, AL) 11,204.68



Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Local Law Enforcement Grant ? Capital

Expenditures Over $5000; 0216-400-3360-LLEG-7761.



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(N) NEW VOTING EQUIPMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of voting equipment from

Diebold Election Systems, Inc., (Mckinney, TX) in the amount of $95,965.25,

plus shipping and handling. The State of Georgia has contracted with Diebold

to provide new voting equipment, 402 DRE (Direct Record Electronic) to all

Georgia counties. The State has mandated that one DRE is available for every

200 active voters in a precinct.



The Board of Elections and Registrations has concluded that with the expected

increase in voter registration, and the addition of one new precinct, Muscogee

County will need to purchase the following equipment in order to be in

compliance with the State?s mandate:



Description Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost

DRE Voting Machines 25 $2,683.31 $ 67,095.25

VIP Headsets (ADA Modified for voting equipment) 6 320.00 1,920.00

Feeders 2 3,995.00 7,990.00

Encoders 48 395.00 18,960.00

GRAND TOTAL $95,965.25



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, General Fund Supported Capital

Projects-Capital Expenditures under $5,000-Voting Equipment;

0508-660-1000-CPGF-7763-22196020.



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(O) FURNITURE FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM



It is requested that Council approve the payment for furniture for the Columbus

Career Center, One-Stop Delivery System from US Office Products (Atlanta, GA)

in the amount of $135,915.98. The Georgia Department of Labor has contracted

with US Office Products to provide the furniture for One-Stop Centers

throughout the State. Furniture will include workstations, various desks,

tables, chairs for the lobby, children?s waiting area, customer assessment

center, meeting room and business center.



Section 121 of the Workforce Investment Act requires that services be made

available to participants through a One-Stop Delivery System and within that

system there must be at least one physical comprehensive One-Stop Center. The

Georgia Department of Labor, located on Veteran?s Parkway, has been designated

as The One-Stop Center in Muscogee County and will be known as the Columbus

Career Center. Required partners in the One-Stop facility will include: the

Columbus Consolidated Government, the Georgia Department of Labor, the Muscogee

County School District, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the AARP

foundation, Columbus Technical College, Enrichment Services, the Columbus

Housing Authority and the Muscogee County Department of Family and Children

Services.



The Columbus Career Center is in need of renovations and additional furnishings

in order to make it a more customer friendly environment, and to provide

adequate space for all of the required partners. Many of the Career Centers

throughout the State have experienced the same problems as a result of being

designated One-Stop Centers. To resolve these problems, the Georgia Department

of Labor and various Local Workforce Investment Areas have combined resources.

The Georgia Department of Labor has provided and will continue to provide

funding for the physical renovations, while the local Workforce Investment

Boards have made funding available for additional furnishings and computer

equipment.



Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, WIA Adult Program (Set Aside)-Capital

Expenditures under $5,000; 0220-675-2003-WIAA-7763.



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(P) ADDITIONAL SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT



It is requested that Council declare the additional vehicles and various

equipment, shown below, as surplus in accordance with Section 7-501 of the

Charter of Columbus Consolidated Government.



Body # Year / Make / Model Vin #

510 1994 Cushman Turf Trucker 898632 93002369

2340 1989 Ford Ambulance Body F350 1FDKF37MXKNA56692

8997 1999 Harley Davidson FLHPI 1HD1FHW1XXY623749

9180 1994 Steiner Mower 420 4053

6902 1990 Crane Garbage Truck Let46A 1CYCCM284LT037889

6925 1991 Ford Cab and Chassis F700 1FDXK74P0MVA10525

N/A Brunner 30 Gal Air Compressor 39328D

5483 1988 Ford Dump Truck F800 1FDXK84A0JVA56207

8782 1987 Pontiac 6000 2G2AF51R5H9244651



The surplus items will be disposed of by auction on June 8, 2002. Wayne Evans

Auction Company, the City?s contracted auctioneer, will conduct the auction.

The equipment has either been replaced or placed out of service due to excess

maintenance cost. City departments have had the opportunity to review these

items for functional worth.



Revenue from the auction will be deposited in the General Fund - Sale of

Surplus Equipment; 0101-099-1999-REVN-4907.



?ITEM A?





A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL FIXTURES, PARTS AND

SUPPLIES FROM INTERSTATE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FOR THE ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE OF

$28,662.02.



WHEREAS, the items will be procured on an as needed basis; and,



WHEREAS, the contract period will be one year, with the option to renew for two

additional twelve month period. Contract renewals are contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase electrical fixtures,

parts and supplies from Interstate Electrical Supply for the estimated contract

value of $28,662.02. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for these ongoing

expenses, Other Maintenance/Repairs - Parks & Recreation, Public Safety and

General Government; 0101-260-3710-REPA-6529.

_________________________________________



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 THE PURCHASE OF PNEUMATIC STRUT TRENCH RESCUE

EQUIPMENT FROM FISHCER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,365.60, AND

HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT FROM FIRELINE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,736.00.



WHEREAS, Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services will use the

equipment to extract entrapped patients from vehicles, aircraft, building

collapses, trenches, etc.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase pneumatic strut trench

rescue equipment from Fisher Scientific Company in the amount of $21,365.60,

and hydraulic rescue equipment from Fireline, Inc., in the amount of

$33,736.00. Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1999 SPLOST ? Police/Fire

Vehicles/Equipment, EMS Equipment; 0540-695-2123-TXES-7733-5012001E.

_________________________________________



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 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR

AN ADDITIONAL AMBULANCE LICENSE RENEWAL FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,550.00.



WHEREAS,.on August 1, 2001 both the Medicaid reimbursements and the ambulance

license fee structure increased in the State of Georgia. The total license fee

for the year is $17,900.00, of which the City has already paid $5,350.00 and

was informed that an additional fee of $12,550.00 was required



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to the Georgia

Department of Human Resources for an additional ambulance license renewal fee

in the amount of $12,550.00. Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Columbus Fire

and Emergency Medical Service, Taxes/Licenses; 0101-410-2700-EMS-9212.



_________________________________________



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?







A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER TWO WITH WEBER

CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,600.00.



WHEREAS, Resolution No. 634-01 authorized the execution of the contract with

Weber Construction in the amount of $105,000.00 for alterations to Metra

Transit Center; and,



WHEREAS, This change order will allow for repairs to areas of the

existing roof.



Original Contract $105,000.00

Change Order One 3,150.00

Change Order Two 9,600.00

New Contract Amount $117,750.00



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Change Order Two

with Weber Construction in the amount of $9,600.00. Funds are budgeted in FY02

Budget, Transportation-FTA-Capital Expenditure over $5000;

0751-610-2400-FTA-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 E?







A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A STEP VAN FROM MERC HOLDING D/B/A

INNOVAN BY MERC IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,979.00.



WHEREAS, The vehicle will be used by the Police Department as a

S.W.A.T. vehicle.





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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a step van from Merc

Holding D/B/A InnoVan by Merc in the amount of $35,979.00. Funds are budgeted

in FY02 Budget, Police ? Motor Transport, Light Trucks; 0101-400-3230-MOTR-7722.



_________________________________________





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 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM CONTRACT

CONNECTION, INC.



WHEREAS, An RFP was administered (RFP No. 02-0033) and six proposals were

received; and,



WHEREAS, The proposal submitted by Contract Connection, Inc., met all proposal

requirements and is deemed most responsive to the RFP.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase playground equipment

from Contract Connection, Inc. Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, 1993 SPLOST,

Park Development-Rehab, Capital Expenditures Over $5000 ? Playgrounds;

0541-690-2110-PDRB-7761-70056020.

_________________________________________



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 THE PURCHASE OF A ? TON CREW CAB SHORT BED PICK-UP

TRUCK (4 X 4) FROM MIKE PATTON CDJ IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,198.00.



WHEREAS, This is a replacement vehicle for the Sewer Maintenance

Division; and,



WHEREAS, The purchase of a ? ton pick-up for the Street Improvement

Division, from Mike Patton CDJ, was authorized by Resolution No. 81-02 (Bid No.

02-0077). The vendor has agreed to provide an additional vehicle for the same

bid price.





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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a ? ton crew cab

short bed pick-up truck (4 x 4) from Mike Patton CDJ in the amount of

$21,198.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Bond and Lease Purchase

Pools ? Light Trucks; 0542-200-5000-GMA-7722.

_________________________________________



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 A QUICK COUPLER TYPE WHEEL LOADER FROM

YANCEY BROTHERS COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,728.00.



WHEREAS, The wheel loader is a replacement vehicle, which will be used

by the Street Improvement Division at various job sites.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a quick coupler

type wheel loader from Yancey Brothers Company in the amount of $167,728.00.

Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Bond and Lease Purchase Pools ? Off Road

Equipment; 0542-200-5000-GMA-7725.



_________________________________________





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 16 TASERS, 16 TASER HOLSTERS AND 94

TASER CARTRIDGES FOR THE SHERIFF?S DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,175.90 FROM

DGG TASER, INC.



WHEREAS, Various divisions of the Sheriff?s Department will use the

?less than lethal weapons? for various functions. The Canine handlers will use

the tasers against combative individuals and for the protection of the canines

from persons or other animals. The C.E.R.T. officers will use tasers against

combative, irate and fleeing inmates within the Muscogee County Jail. Deputies

in the Field Services Division will use the tasers against combative/armed

individuals and to enhance courtroom security for high-risk defendants on

trial; and,



WHEREAS, Taser International is the manufacturer of the less lethal

taser. The authorized distributor for public safety entities in Georgia is DGG

Taser, Inc. Therefore this purchase is considered an only known source

procurement, per the Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase 16 tasers, 16

taser holsters and 94 taser cartridges, for the Sheriff?s Department, in the

amount of $11,175.90 from DGG Taser, Inc. Funds are budgeted in the FY02

Budget as follows: $1,497.30 in Police-Local Law Enforcement Grant-Operating

Materials, 0216-400-3360-LLEG-6728; $4,804.30 in Sheriff-Jail-Operating

Materials, 0101-550-2600-JAIL-6728; and $4,874.30 in Sheriff-Patrol and

Courts-Operating Materials, 0101-550-2100-SPTL-6728.

_________________________________________



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 J?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL FOR WORKERS?

COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,561.00.



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 Saint Francis Hospital for

Workers? Compensation claims in the amount of $11,561.00. 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 K?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL

RESOURCES FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,536.22.



WHEREAS, a total of 83,072.44 tons of solid waste was disposed of

between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2001.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Georgia

Department of Natural Resources for solid waste disposal fees in the amount of

$41,536.22. Funds are budgeted in FY02 Budget, Public Services, Pine Grove

Landfill ? State Mandated Waste Dump Fees; 0207-260-3560-PGRO-9208.



_________________________________________





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 L?





A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE, VIA GEORGIA STATEWIDE

CONTRACT, S-000534, FROM THE OVERBY COMPANY (COLUMBUS, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF

$15,025.92, AND FROM FIXTURES FURNITURE (KANSAS CITY, MO) IN THE AMOUNT OF

$23,131.90



WHEREAS, Furniture will include various chairs, tables, and other work

surfaces.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase furniture, via

Georgia Statewide Contract, S-000534, from The Overby Company (Columbus, GA) in

the amount of $15,025.92, and from Fixtures Furniture (Kansas City, Mo) in the

amount of $23,131.90. Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, Special

Projects-Building Improvements; 0101-140-1000-SPRJ-7663.



_________________________________________



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 M?







A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ELECTRONIC EQUIMPENT FROM

RADIO WHOLESALE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,966.00.



WHEREAS, The equipment consists of non-800 MHz mobile radios and

accessories, and will be installed in the mobile command post vehicle.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase various electronic

equipment from Radio Wholesale in the amount of $10,966.00. Funds are budgeted

in FY02 Budget, 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 N?



A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VOTING EQUIPMENT FROM DIEBOLD ELECTION

SYSTEMS, INC., (MCKINNEY, TX) IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,965.25, PLUS SHIPPING AND

HANDLING.



WHEREAS, the Sate of Georgia has contracted with Diebold to provide

new voting equipment, 402 DRE (Direct Record Electronic), to all Georgia

counties. The state has mandated that one DRE is available for every 200

active voters in a precinct; and,



WHEREAS, The Board of Elections and Registrations has concluded that

with the expected increase in voter registration, and the addition of one new

precinct, Muscogee County will need to purchase several pieces of the equipment

in order to be in compliance with the State?s mandate:



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase voting equipment

from Diebold Eection Systems, Inc., (McKinney, TX) in the amount of $95,965.25,

plus shipping and handling. Funds are budgeted in the FY02 Budget, General

Fund Supported Capital Projects-Capital Expenditures under $5,000-Voting

Equipment; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7763-22196020.

_________________________________________



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 O?



A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR FURNITURE FOR THE COLUMBUS CAREER

CENTER, ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM FROM US OFFICE PRODUCTS (ATLANTA, GA) IN THE

AMOUNT OF $135,915.98.



WHEREAS, Section 121 of the Workforce Investment Act requires that service be

made available to participants through a One-Stop Delivery System and within

that system there must be at least one physical comprehensive One-Stop Center.

The Georgia Department of Labor, located on Veteran?s Parkway, has been

designated as The One-Stop Center in Muscogee County and will be known as the

Columbus Career Center; and,



WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Labor has contracted with US Office

Products to provide the furniture for one-stop centers throughout the state.

Furniture will include workstations, various desks, tables, chairs for the

lobby, children?s waiting area, customer assessment center, meeting room and

business center.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment for

furniture for the Columbus Career Center, One-Stop Delivery System from US

Office Products (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $135,915.98. Funds are budgeted

in the FY02 Budget, WIA Adult Program (Set Aside)-Capital Expenditures under

$5,000; 0220-675-2003-WIAA-7763.

_________________________________________



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 P?

A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DECLARATION OF THE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AND VARIOUS

EQUIPMENT, SHOWN BELOW, AS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-501

OF THE CHARTER OF COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT.



Body # Year / Make / Model Vin #

510 1994 Cushman Turf Trucker 898632 93002369

2340 1989 Ford Ambulance Body F350 1FDKF37MXKNA56692

8997 1999 Harley Davidson FLHPI 1HD1FHW1XXY623749

9180 1994 Steiner Mower 420 4053

6902 1990 Crane Garbage Truck Let46A 1CYCCM284LT037889

6925 1991 Ford Cab and Chassis F700 1FDXK74P0MVA10525

N/A Brunner 30 Gal Air Compressor 39328D

5483 1988 Ford Dump Truck F800 1FDXK84A0JVA56207

8782 1987 Pontiac 6000 2G2AF51R5H9244651



WHEREAS, the surplus items will be disposed of by action on June 8, 2002. The

City?s contracted auctioneer, Wayne Evans Auction Company, will conduct the

auction.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to declare the vehicles and

equipment shown on the attached list as surplus in accordance with Section

7-501 of the City Charter. Revenue from the auction will be deposited in the

General Fund - Sale of Surplus Equipment; 0101-099-1999-REVN-4907.

_________________________________________



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