Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

6/21/2005







I. INSOLVENT PERSONAL PROPERTY:



Authorization is requested of a resolution to execute the Certificate

of Insolvent Tax FI. FAS. Levies from 1989 through 2001 as submitted by the Tax

Commissioner. A resolution is attached.





II. FY2006 GADOT TRANSPORTATION PLANNING:



Authorization is requested to apply for and receive funds from the

Georgia Department of Transportation to perform transportation planning

activities throughout the Columbus-Phenix City urban area. An agenda report and

resolution are attached.





III. AGREEMENT WITH NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS:



Authorization is requested to enter into an agreement with Norfolk

Southern for railroad crossing improvements at Williams Road, Veterans/9th

Street, Broad Way/9th Street and 2nd Avenue/9th Street and other crossings as

needed. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



IV. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RIVERWALK CONSTRUCTION:



Authorization is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding

with Eagle and Phenix City, LLC and Flournoy Construction Company for the

construction of the Riverwalk from the River Club to 13th Street as part of the

Riverwalk Master Plan. An agenda report and resolution are attached.





V. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY - GRANT:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and accept grant

funding from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety as a fiscal agent for the

Urban League of Greater Columbus. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



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VI. STREET ACCEPTANCE - VALLEY CREST COURT AND VALLEY CREST DRIVE IN VALLEY

CREST SUBDIVISION:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to Valley Crest

Court and Valley Crest Drive Located in Valley Crest Subdivision and the

additional five(5) foot portion of land for the widening of St. Mary's Road.

The Department of Engineering has inspected these streets and recommends the

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





VII. STREET ACCEPTANCE - KINGSBERRY STREET LOCATED IN SECTION THREE MOONLAKE

SUBDIVISION:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed for that

portion of Kingsberry Street located in Section Three, Moonlake Subdivision.

The Department of Engineering has inspected this street and recommends the

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





VIII. PURCHASES:



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



A. Management of Lake Oliver Marina ( Annual Contract)

B. Top Dresser (Re - BID II)

C. Annual Transmission System Service Contract

D. Attorney Fees

E. Veterinary Services ( Annual Contract)





ADD-ON --



BASH SPORTS MANAGEMENT - ATLANTIC INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE:



Authorization is requested to execute a two year lease agreement with Bash

Sports Management for the use of the Civic Center for indoor football. A

resolution is included.



REFERRALS:



1. Strong Wind Damage











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Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

(continue)



June 22, 2005

1. Traffic Signal Contractor (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0080

Scope of RFB

Contract with a qualified Traffic Signal Contractor who has the experience,

expertise and necessary equipment to perform traffic signal construction work

for the City on an annual ?as needed basis?. The contract term shall be for

two years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month

periods, if agreeable to both parties.



2. Swipe Card Vending Machine? RFB No. 05-0073

Scope of RFB

Provide and install a swipe card vending machine to be used by the Metra

Transit System of the Columbus Consolidated Government. The swipe card vending

machine will accept fare pay and must have the ability to make change in both

bills and coins. It must also be compatible with the current GFI CentsABill

swipe cards and farebox system.



3. Automatic Announcement System ? RFB No. 05-0081

Scope of RFB

Provide and install twenty (20) automatic announcement systems to be used by

the Metra Transit System of the Columbus Consolidated Government. This

automatic announcement system must allow the customers to hear clear messages

informing them of their upcoming stops. When the buses are at stops, it must

announce the bus route and destination of the bus. This system will be more

convenient for customers to use, especially those customers who are visually or

hearing impaired and those who are unfamiliar with the route.



June 24, 2005

1. 450? Self Supporting Radio Tower Installation/Erection ? RFB No.

05-0061

Scope of RFB

The Columbus Consolidated Government desires to select a qualified vendor to

provide installation for a Valmont U-42.0 x 450? (or equal) self-supporting

galvanized steel radio tower.



















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Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

(continue)

June 29, 2005

1. Improvements to Fire Training Center ? RFB No. 05-0088

Scope of RFB

This work shall consist of all labor and material to construct concrete repairs

to the Burn Building of Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The

Contractor shall use due caution and observe all applicable OSHA standards to

prevent property damage and injury to workmen.



2. Security Cameras (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0086

Scope of RFB

Provide security cameras to be installed on buses for the METRA Transit System

of the Columbus Consolidated Government.



July 1, 2005

1. Credentialing and Security Access System ? RFB No. 05-0029

Scope of RFP

Provide a credentialing and security access system for the City, to be utilized

at the Government Center. Vendor will provide all equipment, software and

training for an employee identification credentialing and access system.

System must be capable of interfacing and communicating with the West Central

Health District and Columbus Fire Department current software and imaging

systems regarding data file transfers and communications with bar code scanners

to and from a central base database. The existing database for interface with

the Medical community is Card Control Systems, Inc., Tucker, Georgia.



July 6, 2005

1. Cherokee Avenue Guardrail ? RFB No. 05-0089

Scope of Bid

The Department of Engineering is Requesting Proposals to construct ?T? Beam

Guardrail in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

standards along the west side of Cherokee Avenue. Beginning on the north side

of Garrard Street and continuing northward along Cherokee Avenue to

approximately 500 feet north of the intersection of Cherokee Avenue and Elgin

Drive.