Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

12/14/2004





I. FORT BENNING JOINT LAND USE STUDY:

Approval is requested to support the development of a Joint Land Use Study

(JLUS) for Fort Benning by the Department of Defense. An agenda report and

resolution are attached.



II. 2005 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA:

Authorization is requested of eleven (11) resolutions on issues included on The

Legislative Agenda for the 2005 session of the Georgia General Assembly. An

agenda report and 11 resolutions are attached.



III. FY2006 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

Approval is requested for the adoption of the FY2006 Holiday schedule. An

agenda report, resolution and Holiday schedule are attached.



IV. VARIANCE TO CITY CODE:

Authorization is requested for a variance to the City Code Section 17E.1 Signs

in the Public Right-of-way, to install a Hilton Garden Inn sign in the center

median of Bradley Lake Boulevard at the intersection of Brookstone Centre

Boulevard. An agenda report, maps and resolution are attached.



V. PURCHASES:



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



A. Elections Support Services

B. Hazmat Supplies and Equipment

C. Emergency Medical Supplies

D. Recycling Collection Truck

E. Printing Postage and Mail Processing Service of Motor Vehicle Registration

Renewal Notice

F. Trees for Planting on the City's Right-of-Ways



REFERRALS:



November 23, 2004



1. Information

2. Transportation planning

3. St. Mary's Road Project



November 30, 2004



1. Accident Reports

2. Equipment for Pawnshop Dealers



December 7, 2004



1. Orchard Grove Mobile Home





Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



December 15, 2004

1. Top Dresser ? RFB No. 05-0024

Scope of RFP

Provide one (1) turf top dresser to be used by the Park Services

Division.



2. Turf Aerator ? RFB No. 05-0025

Scope of RFP

Provide one (1) First Products Model AE60 (or equal) turf aerator with

attachments to be used by the Park Services Division. The turf aerator shall

have and be capable of the following; seeder, rollers, rack & brush to get

surface fracture in the root zone with minimal surface disruption, prepare soil

for seeding or sodding, blend or add soil additives to fields.



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. 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.



3. 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.

4. 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.