Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

10/14/03



I. COLUMBUS BUILDING AUTHORITY - LEASE REVENUE BOND:



Authorization is requested to allow the Columbus Building Authority to take any

preliminary steps necessary for the issuance of Columbus Building Authority

lease Revenue Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of approximately

$22,000,000, exclusive of the costs of issuance; to declare the official intent

of Columbus to borrow for the Columbus Convention and Trade Center project,

and other purposes. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



II. FY2005 - 5307 CAPITAL/PLANNING APPLICATION



Authorization is requested to submit an application and accept grant funds from

the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Georgia Department of

Transportation (GDOT). An agenda report and two (2) resolutions are attached.



III. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERWALK / BIBB MILL CONNECTOR:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved accept $1

million in grant funds from The Transportation Enhancement Program which is

administered by The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). An agenda

report and resolution are attached.







NOTE: THERE WILL BE A PRE-COUNCIL BRIEFING TUESDAY AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE

COUNCIL CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM ON VARIOUS ISSUES.







Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)





October 15, 2003

1. Concrete Ramps & Sidewalks ? Bid No. 04-0020

Scope of Bid

Provide concrete ramps and sidewalks at Lawyers Lane (Pecan Street, Schaul

Street, Marion Street, Bell Street, 10th Street and Hood Street); Macon Road

(Briarwood, South Dixon, Rigdon Road); North Lumpkin Road/30th Avenue; South

Lumpkin Road/Plantation Drive; Martin Luther King Blvd (Brennan School,

Coolidge Avenue, Lawyers Lane); Brown Avenue (Shepherd Drive, Col. Roberts

Center); Shepherd Drive (19th Street, 18th Street); Davis School (Crosswalk,

Marshall School); Manchester Exp/Daniel Middle School; 38th Street (Veterans

Parkway, 5th Avenue); River Road (Manchester Exp, 50th Street); 5th Avenue/6th

Street; 6th Avenue/10th Street; Veterans Parkway (10th Street, 6th Street, 9th

Street, KFC driveway, Carquest driveway); Hamilton Road/26th Street thru 35th

Street.





October 22, 2003

1. Passenger Vans ? Bid No. 04-0017

Scope of Bid

Provide two (2), Fifteen (15) Passenger Vans to be used by the Community

Services Division and Sheriff?s Motor Transport Division; and one (1), Seven

(7) Passenger Mini-Van to be used by the Motor Transport Division of the

Columbus Police Dept.



2. Columbus Gateways Landscaping ? Bid No. 04-0025

Scope of Bid

The work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and

incidentals and performing all work required to landscape I-185/Smith Road

Interchange and Manchester Expressway/Miller Road Interchange.



3. Miscellaneous Hardware Supplies (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 04-0022

Scope of Bid

Provide miscellaneous hardware supplies of various types and quantities on an

?as needed? basis to be utilized primarily by the Facilities Maintenance

Department. The contract term will be for one year, with the option to renew

for two additional twelve-month periods.



4. 20 Ft. Flex Wing rotary Cutter **Re-Bid**

Scope of Bid

To provide a 20 Ft. Flex Wing Rotary Cutter to be used by the Right-of-Way

Division of the Public Services Department. The Fleet Manager and using

department have determined the following manufacturer/model names meet

specifications: Rhino FL20, Bush Hog 2720, Bush Whacker T-240, or equal.

Vendors may bid on one or more units. The City will purchase one (1) unit.





November 19, 2003

1. Regional Detention Pond and Wetland Mitigation ? Bid No. 04-0023

Scope of Bid

The work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and

incidentals and performing all work required to construct complete-in-place and

ready-to-operate regional storm water detention ponds for the Muscogee

Technology Park. Also included is grading and erosion control measures to

create wetlands. The work involves construction of earthen berms approximately

2ft ? 5ft in height in an undeveloped area of the park along Bull Creek and its

tributaries.