Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016

Council Members

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

September 27, 2016





I. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN:



Approval is requested authorizing renewal of the Medicare eligible healthcare

plan benefits and the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage PPO plan. The

renewal will become effective January 1, 2017.





II. PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT:



Approval is requested authorizing a one-year pharmacy benefit management

contract with Pharmavail Benefit Management with services beginning January 1,

2017 through December 31, 2017 with the option to renew for four additional

twelve-month periods for services in accordance with the specifications of the

contract. The benefit consultant has recommended Pharmavail Benefit Management

to provide services for Columbus Consolidated Government employees and

dependents.





III. ALLOCATION OF HOME FUNDS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM:



Approval is requested to enter into a HOME Written Agreement, between the

Columbus Consolidated Government and Neighborworks Columbus, Inc., to award

Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $300,000 to

administer an Affordable Homeownership Program. The Affordable Homeownership

Program will provide first mortgage assistance, gap subsidies, and down payment

assistance to assist a minimum of three (3) individuals or families in Columbus

who meet the qualifications of the program.





IV. MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TAD # 5:



Approval is requested to create tax allocation district # 5 Midtown West, to

designate the boundaries of the redevelopment area and tax allocation district,

to establish the last known tax increment base and adopt a redevelopment plan

for the area, to establish the intent to issue and sell tax allocation bonds as

necessary to effectuate the redevelopment of the area and for other purposes.





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September 27, 2016

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V. MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TAD # 6:



Approval is requested to create tax allocation district # 6 Midtown East, to

designate the boundaries of the redevelopment area and tax allocation district,

to establish the last known tax increment base and adopt a redevelopment plan

for the area, to establish the intent to issue and sell tax allocation bonds as

necessary to effectuate the redevelopment of the area and for other purposes.





VI. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS

GRANT:



Approval is requested to apply for a grant 21st Century Learning Centers grant

from the Georgia Department of Education and, if awarded, accept a

reimbursement amount valued to total up to approximately $500,000.00 over a

five year period or approximately $100,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, with no

local match involved, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount

awarded.





VII. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF "THE DREAM LIVES," DR. MARTIN LUTHER

KING, JR. (MLK) COMMEMORATION EVENT. (ADD ON)



Approval is requested to accept a resolution authorizing the acceptance

of donations of approximately $76,000 for FY16 and $50,000 for FY 2017 in

support of "The Dream Lives", Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Commemoration

Event and to expend monies to cover said expenses of the event approved by the

Mayor's Commission of Unity, Diversity and, Prosperity and the Mayor but in no

event in excess of amounts received in donation.





VIII. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested for items "A" thru "C":



A. Election Supplies and Equipment Maintenance

B. Cisco Switch and AP Bundle for Columbus Police Department

C. Mobile Data Computers for Police Department







IX. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES:



- - Pharmacy Benefit Management Services, ShawHankins Benefit Consultant



- - UGA Pay Plan Update, Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director



- - Aquatic Center Update, Holli Browder, Parks and Recreation Director

(DELAYED)



- - Finance Monthly Update, Angelica Alexander, Finance Director





Bid Advertisements

(Schedule opening bid dates)





September 28, 2016

1. Stump Grinder with Tracks and Trailer ? RFB No. 17-0017

Scope of RFB

Provide one (1) stump grinder with tracks and trailer to be used by the Urban

Forestry and Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance Division of the Public

Services Department for grinding stumps from City right-of-ways and other City

properties.



2. GPS, Offender Monitoring Services (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 17-0013

Scope of RFB

Provide GPS monitoring of offenders, as a means of sanction and an alternative

to incarceration, for the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court. The services

will be procured on an ?as needed? basis. This contract will be for two (2)

years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional 12-month periods.



September 30, 2016

1. Engineering Services for Slope Failure Repair ? RFP No. 17-0006

Scope of RFB

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals for a professional

engineering firm to evaluate and design repair methods for four (4) slope

failure locations in Columbus, GA. The services shall be provided in

accordance with Federal standards for FEMA Grants.



2. Roofing Consultant Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 17-0007

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified firms to

provide roofing consulting services on an as-needed basis. The contract term

shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional

twelve-month periods.



October 5, 2016

1. Welding/Metal Fabrication Services (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 17-0011

Scope of RFB

Provide welding and fabrication services for various facilities and equipment

owned by the City. The equipment may be located in buildings, ball fields,

watershed lake valves, swimming pools, the Muscogee County Jail, Muscogee

County Prison, and vehicles at the Auto Shop. The services will be procured on

an ?as-needed? basis. This contract will be for two (2) years, with the option

to renew for three (3) additional 12-month periods.



2. Fall Line Trace Riverlink ? RFB No. 17-0018

Scope of RFB

Construct the proposed concrete multi-use trail connecting the existing Fall

Line Trace and Riverwalk. The proposed trail will be constructed along 10th

Avenue, Linwood Boulevard, 5th Avenue, and 14th Street. The work primarily

involves installation of the concrete path, concrete curb and gutter, and

landscaping as depicted on the drawings provided as part of these Contract

Documents.



October 12, 2016

1. Frames, Grates, Covers & Inlets ? RFB No. 17-0014

Scope of RFB

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with frames, grates, covers and inlets

to be purchased by the Department of Public Works on ?as needed? basis. This

contract will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3)

additional 12-month periods.



October 19, 2016

1. Security Cameras & Accessories for Buses (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 17-0019

Scope of RFB

Provide security cameras, which will be installed on buses of Metra Transit

System. Approximately 0 ? 28 cameras will be purchased each year, on an ?as

needed? basis. The term of this contract shall be for one year, with the

option to renew for two (2) additional twelve-month periods.



2. Macon Road Fire Training Center ? RFB No. 17-0020

Scope of RFB

The work consists of, but is not limited to the following major elements: 1)

Site Work: To complement Fire Station 9 on Macon Road. Site work to include

earth fill, excavations, grading, paving, drainage, utilities, soil erosion

control, roadways, concrete pads, etc. 2) Fire Training Tower: Columbus

Consolidated Government has purchased a prefabricated 5-story tower to be

constructed by others, coordinated by the successful bidder, on the site.

General Contractor?s work will include coordination, site prep, concrete on

slab work, concrete footings and rebar, concrete work within the 5-story tower,

and utility work and connections to Owner provided and installed gas props,

etc. 3) Control Room: Concrete slab on grade, load bearing masonry walls with

brick veneer, steel roof trusses, metal roofing, approximately 500 sf of new

construction for a control room with toilets and shower. Work includes all

civil, paving, landscaping, mechanical, electrical and plumbing.



3. Dodge Charge Police Pursuit Vehicles ? RFB No. 17-0022

Scope of RFB

Provide Twenty (20) Dodge Charger Police Pursuit Vehicles. The vehicles will be

used by patrol officers of the Columbus Police Department.

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