Item 2
A RESOLUTION
No._______
WHEREAS, this Council has discussed a need for criteria for use of any
discretionary funding which may be collected after implementation of
voter-approved TSPLOST projects;
WHEREAS, the attached criteria shall serve as the TSPLOST discretionary funding
criteria for the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia for FY14 and
subsequent fiscal years;
WHEREAS, no TSPLOST project shall be approved using discretionary funding until
sufficient funds for such project have been collected from TSPLOST proceeds.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
We hereby adopt the following criteria for use in implementation of TSPLOST
projects funded through discretionary funding for FY14 and subsequent fiscal
years:
TSPLOST
Discretionary Funding
Proposed Criteria
Fiscal Year 2014
Overview: The criterion below represents current transportation needs in the
community. These needs and the funding priority may change from year to year as
additional improvements are identified or repairs become necessary. Projected
funding from the TSPLOST Discretionary allocation will typically supplement
other funding sources in each category.
Proposed Criteria ?
Road Improvements
- Criteria:
Supplemental funding for resurfacing, milling & resurfacing, rehabilitation of
streets based on the current Pavement Condition Index
Implement a program to begin paving approximately 6 miles of unpaved streets
maintained by the City
Implementing minor intersection improvements to improve traffic flow and reduce
accidents as identified in the Congestion Management Study and Annual
Accident Review process
Bridge/Culvert Repairs and Maintenance
- Criteria:
Perform necessary improvements and repairs to bridges under current weight
restrictions which adversely impact public safety and the delivery of public
services
To perform specialized maintenance of bridge and culverts beyond the scope of
Public Services
Maintenance and Safety Improvements
- Criteria:
Supplemental funding for maintenance and enhancements of existing and future
trails and gateway project areas
Installation of guardrails and other right of way safety improvements not
currently in compliance with recommended roadway safety standards
Supplemental funding for installation of traffic calming measures in
accordance with established City policies
Future Operations and Grant Matching Funds
- Criteria:
Leveraging local matching funds for state and federal transportation grants
Establishing funding for operational expenses for transportation projects
Alternative Transportation Projects
- Criteria:
Funding to expand the current network for walking/biking/jogging trails as
identified in the Alternative Transportation Plan
Installation of sidewalks in areas of high pedestrian traffic and incomplete
sidewalk networks. Installation of ADA ramps and other improvements to meet
ADA requirements
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
9th day of April, 2013, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
______ members of Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON
CLERK MAYOR
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