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

6/26/2012





I. DIRECTOR OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT:



Authorization is requested for the appointment of Mr. Gregory J. Coates as

Director of Building Inspections and Code Enforcement Department. A resume

and resolution are attached.





II. ERS 2012 LEGISLATIVE CHANGES - ACT 728 (SB286):



Authorization is requested to sign a Notice of Participation electing not to

offer ERS retirements to tax commissioners and tax office employees elected or

hired on or after July 1, 2012. An agenda report, memo and resolution are

attached.





III. EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACT RENEWAL:



Approval is requested to authorize benefits manager, Northwestern Benefits

Corporation of Georgia, to contract with CIGNA Insurance Company for renewal of

the employee life insurance plans. An agenda report and resolution are

attached.





IV. FY 2013 GEORGIA DOT - TRANSPORTATION PLANNING CONTRACT:



Authorization is requested to execute a contract with the Georgia

Department of Transportation for Financial Assistance of $237,894.28 with a 20%

local match of $59,473.57 for a total of $297,367.85 to carry out the FY 2013

Transportation Planning Work Activities of the Columbus-Phenix City

Transportation Study (C-PCTS). An agenda report and resolution are attached.





V. COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN AIRPORT - AVIATION EASEMENT (RESOLUTION FOR

CONDEMNATION):



Authorization is requested for the acquisition of Parcel 07CSG16-019, 4310

Ansley Avenue, for the Columbus Metropolitan Airport-Aviation Air Rights

Easement, and authorizing the filing of a "Declaration of Taking" by the City

Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said interest under the

authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Sections 6-3-20 and 32-3-1

et.seq. An agenda report and resolution are attached.





VI. COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN AIRPORT - AVIATION EASEMENT (RESOLUTION FOR

CONDEMNATION):



Authorization is requested for the acquisition of Parcel 07CSG16-017, 5840

Darral Drive for the Columbus Metropolitan Airport- Air Rights Aviation

Easement and authorizing the Filing of a "Declaration of Taking" by the City

Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said interest under the

authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Sections 6-3-20 and 32-3-1

et.seq. An agenda report and resolution are attached.





VII. COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION PLAN - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF COLUMBUS

FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT:



Authorization is requested to adopt an Emergency Commodities Distribution

Plan/Sewer Waste Disposal Plan as a valid and recognized emergency plan for the

Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG), City of Columbus, GA. This plan meets

the requirement of maintaining the CCG for state disaster reimbursement funding

as well as maintaining eligibility for grants An agenda report,

distribution plan and resolution are attached.





VIII. DONATED GOODS AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

DIVISION OF COLUMBUS FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT:



Authorization is requested to adopt the Donated Goods and Volunteer Management

Framework Plan as a valid and recognized emergency plan for the Columbus

Consolidated Government (CCG). This plan meets the requirement criteria of the

Georgia Emergency Management agency to maintain the CCG as eligible for state

disaster reimbursement and state based grants. An agenda report, management

framework and resolution are attached.





IX. PURCHASES:



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



A. Remington 870P 12 Gauge Shotguns

B. Recycling Operations & Maintenance Services

C. Boxwood Recreation Center Rehabilitation

D. Annual Maintenance Renewal for Sheriff's Mobile Command Vehicle Satellite

System

E. Second Amendment & Extension to Letter of Agreement for Inmate Medical

Services



X. PASSENGER RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY CONTRACT:



Authorization is requested to enter into a contractual agreement with the

Georgia Department of Transportation to accept $280,000 of L230 Transportation

funds with a 20% match of $70,000 for a total funding of $350,000 to develop

a feasibility study for rapid rail transportation between Columbus and

Atlanta. The match has been secured through generous donations. An agenda

report and resolution are attached.





XI. FINANCE MONTHLY REPORT:



Finance Director Pamela Hodge will present the Finance Monthly Report.









Bid Advertisements

(Schedule opening bid dates)







June 27, 2012

1. Landfill Compactor ? RFB No. 12-0057

Scope of RFP

Provide one (1) Landfill Compactor to be used by the Landfill Division. The

specifications listed for this equipment will serve as a guide and is not

directed toward any one particular brand, manufacturer, or vendor. Bid will be

measured on its own merit.

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