CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
July 25, 2017
I. 18TH STREET - CLOSURE AND ABANDONMENT:
Approval is requested to authorize the changing of the Official Street
Map and Tax Maps of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by
officially closing and abandoning a segment of 18th Street beginning at the
west right of way of 1st Avenue and running in westwardly direction for a
distance of 144 ft.; authorize the disposal of the said right of way in
accordance with applicable State Law; reserving utility easements; and for
other purposes.
II. COLUMBUS BURN - LEASE AGREEMENT:
Approval is requested to enter into a five-year lease agreement with
Burn Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Columbus Burn Hockey Team. The Columbus Burn
Hockey Team plays a minimum of twenty-eight (28) home games between October and
April. The Columbus Burn will pay $3,000 in rent for each home game plus other
financial considerations as outlined in the lease agreement.
III. FFY2017/FY2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) 1 & 3:
Approval is requested for the filing of the FFY 2017/FY 2018 Annual
Action Plan, applications for Entitlement funding for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME),
including a substantial amendment to Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) 1
& 3. The sources of federal funding and programs for FFY2017/FY 2018 are the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,810,347, the HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) in the amount of $787,388, and NSP 1 & 3
program income in the amount of $1,082,677.
IV. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 1511 CUSSETA ROAD:
Approval is requested to acquire 1511 Cusseta Road in the amount of
$375,000, plus closing costs, in an effort to relocate the Public Works Street
Division onto Cusseta Road.
V. LEGAL SERVICES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT MATTERS:
Approval is requested to authorize payment of attorneys? fees which may
be incurred for legal services rendered regarding Risk Management issues during
Fiscal Year 2018.
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VI. STREET ACCEPTANCE - GREEN MEADOWS COURT LOCATED IN SECTION FIFTEEN SABLE
OAKS OF MIDLAND:
Approval is requested for the acceptance of Green Meadows Court located
in Section Fifteen Sable Oaks of Midland. No City funds are involved until
maintenance is assumed after the two-year warranty. The Engineering Department
has inspected said street and recommends acceptance of same.
VII. STREET ACCEPTANCE - THAT PORTION OF WESTLAKE DRIVE LOCATED IN SECOND
ADDITION TO PHASE ONE, GARRETT CREEK SUBDIVISION:
Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Westlake
Drive located in Second Addition to Phase One, Garrett Creek Subdivision. No
City funds are involved until maintenance is assumed after the two-year
warranty. The Engineering Department has inspected said street and recommends
acceptance of same.
VIII. 2017-2018 CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT:
Approval is requested to accept a Federal VOCA (Victims of Crimes Act)
Grant in the amount of $70,593 or as otherwise awarded from the Georgia
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, with matching funds of $5,287 from the
five percent crime victim surcharge fund for the Solicitor General?s Victim
Assistance Program and amend the Multi Governmental Fund (0216) to reflect
these revenues and expenses.
IX. SOLICITOR GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL VOCA GRANT FOR OPERATING EXPENDITURES:
Approval is requested to authorize the Solicitor General/Victim-Witness
Assistance Program to submit and, if approved, accept an additional Federal
VOCA Grant of $12,928, or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council to help defray operating expenses of the Victim
Assistance Office, with no cash local match required, and amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount awarded.
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X. SOLICITOR GENERAL VOCA SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD FOR PERSONNEL:
(A) Approval is requested to authorize the Solicitor
General/Victim-Witness Assistance Program to submit and, if approved, accept an
additional Federal VOCA Grant of $44,843, or as otherwise awarded, from the
Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, and amend the Multi-governmental
Fund by the amount awarded, with no cash local match required.
(B) Approval is requested to create a new position of Victim Advocate in the
Office of the Solicitor General Victim-Witness Assistance Program, with the
salary and benefits of said position to be fully funded pursuant to said grant
and said position contingent upon receipt of future grant funding in subsequent
federal fiscal years.
XI. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" thru "E":
A. Annual Software Support: ImageTrend Software for Fire and EMS
B. Annual Software License Fee: Neogov Software for Human Resources
C. Video Visitation System for Muscogee County Jail
D. Network Switch and AP Bundle for Various Departments
E. Annual Ambulance Service License Fees for Fire/EMS
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES:
- - FY18 Elections Reclassification Update, Nancy Boren, Elections and
Registration Director
- - Codes and Enforcement Task Force Update, Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City
Manager
XIII. DONATION OF TORO WORKMAN UTILITY VEHICLE FOR COOPER CREEK: ADD-ON
Approval is requested to accept a donation of a Toro Workman Utility Vehicle
valued at $4300.00 for Cooper Creek Tennis Center.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
July 26, 2017
1. Riot Gear ? RFB No. 18-0003
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking vendors to provide Riot Gear, to
include: riot suits; helmets, shields and placards to be used by the officers
of the Columbus Police Department.
July 28, 2017
1. Grounds Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 18-0002
Scope of RFP
Provide routine grounds maintenance services on a weekly, monthly and yearly
basis, including: fertilizing, weekly mowing, edging, weed control,
irrigation, pruning, mulching, disease and insect control, etc.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three
(3) additional twelve-month periods.
August 2, 2017
1. Search & Support Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) (InstantEye Mk2 Gen3
or Equivalent) ? RFB No. 18-0004
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking vendors to provide a search and
support small unmanned aircraft system to be used by Officers of the Columbus
Police Department.
August 4, 2017
1. Environmental Consulting Services for Brownfield Assessment (Annual
Contract) ? RFP No. 18-0003
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking a qualified
environmental consulting firm to provide assistance with the recently awarded
United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Brownfield Assessment
Grant for the implementation of environmental assessment, remedial planning,
community outreach, and other components of grants for which funding is secured.
The contract term shall be for three (3) years with the option to renew for two
(2) additional twelve-month periods.
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