CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
July 14, 2015
I. LEGAL SERVICES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT:
Authorization is requested for the Risk Manager and Finance Director to
make payment for attorney fees to Todd Handelman, Gardner Willis Sweat &
Handelman and/or Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele which may be incurred for legal
services rendered regarding worker's compensation issues during Fiscal Year
2016. Funds are available in the FY16 Budget - Risk Management Worker's
Compensation Contractual Services. An agenda report and resolution are
attached.
II. COLUMBUS FIRE AND EMS STRATEGIC PLAN/STANDARDS OF COVER UPDATE:
Authorization is requested for approval of the Columbus Department of
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan/Standard of Cover that is
updated annually. An agenda report, strategic plan and resolution are attached.
III. FY16 PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT:
Authorization is requested to enter into an agreement for Indigent
Defense Services between Circuit Public Defender Office of the Chattahoochee
Judicial Circuit and Muscogee County in the amount of $1,599,347 from July 2015
to June 2016 and authorize payment to Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
(GPDSC) for $1,030,020 and for $51,501, 5% administrative fee (GPDSC payment is
included in the total amount of $1,599,347); authorize the Mayor and/or City
Manager to have signature authority.
IV. MENTAL HEALTH COURT GRANT:
Authorization is requested to accept a Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council?s Grant award of $10,875 for the purpose of providing supplemental
funding for the Muscogee County Mental Health Court, and to amend the
Multi-governmental Fund by the amount of the award. This additional sub-grant
is earmarked to provide funds for transportation for the program during the
next 12 months from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The additional
supplemental grant amount is $10,875 with no match required. An agenda report
and resolution are attached.
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V. SUPPORT RESOLUTION FOR BLIGHT ELIMINATION PROGRAM:
Authorization is requested to allow the Department of Community Affairs
(DCA) to submit a request to the Treasury Department to release the Hardest Hit
Fund (HHF) that will be used for a Georgia Blight Elimination Program and to
establish program criteria that will allow for successful use of these funds.
A resolution is attached.
VI. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" thru "G":
A. Bus Shelters - Annual Contract
B. Secure Shredding Services - Annual Contract
C. Consulting Services for Employee Benefit Plan - Annual Contract
D. Annual Maintenance for Mug Shot System
E. VSE Upgrade of IBM Mainframe Software
F. Cisco Voice (VOIP) Phone System and Core System Switch Equipment
Upgrade
G. Burn Building and Burn Props for Fire/EMS
VII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES:
- - Kendall Creek Tract Project
Michele Elmore, Ph.D
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- - Garbage Collection Update
Pat Biegler, Director of Public Works
- - Swimming Pool Update
Dr. James Worsley, Director of Parks and Recreation
Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
July 15, 2015
1. Pool Chemicals (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 15-0033
Scope of Bid
Provide water treatment chemicals to be used in the City?s swimming pools for
Park & Recreation on an ?as needed basis?. The contract period will be for two
years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
July 22, 2015
1. Playground Mulch (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 15-0034
Scope of Bid
Provide playground mulch to the Columbus Parks and Recreation Services on an
?as needed? basis. The contract period will be for two years with the option
to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
July 29, 2015
1. Electrical Fixtures, Parts and Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 16-0001
Scope of Bid
Provide various electrical fixtures, parts and supplies to Columbus
Consolidated Government on an ?as needed basis?. The contract period will be
for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month
periods.
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