Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
02/09/2016
Agenda Report # 75
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Utilities Relocation for Follow Me Trail - Columbus
Water Works
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with the
Columbus Water Works for the relocation of their utilities near the proposed
bridge on Victory Drive for the Follow Me Trail.
Background: The Follow Me Trail is a multi-use trail that runs from Torch Hill
Road to Cusseta Road. Phase I of this project is currently under construction
and is scheduled for completion in the spring of this year. Phase II is the
construction of the bridge that will cross over Victory Drive. Construction
documents for this phase have been completed and approved by the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) and is scheduled to go out to bid by
March. In order to meet this timeline, the city must show that it has
coordinated the relocation of any utility within the project area. The
Columbus Water Works has informed the city that it will be necessary to
relocate some sewer lines and other construction conflicts on this site.
Analysis: This work is required for construction of the bridge over Victory
Drive for the Follow Me Trail.
Financial Considerations: The Columbus Water Works has submitted a cost of
$81,000 for this utility work. Funding is available under the South Lumpkin
Multi-Use Facility project, which is a part of the Transportation Investment
Act program.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: Any future maintenance work to be
performed on these utilities will be the responsibility of the Columbus Water
Works.
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this
utilities agreement.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with
the Columbus Water Works for the relocation of their utilities near the
proposed bridge on Victory Drive for the Follow Me Trail.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COLUMBUS WATER WORKS FOR NEEDED UTILITY RELOCATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FOLLOW ME TRAIL BRIDGE ACROSS VICTORY DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the city is currently constructing the "Follow Me Trail", formerly
known as the South Lumpkin Multi-Use Facility, under the 2012 Transportation
Investment Act; and,
WHEREAS, the trail will require the construction of a bridge to allow users to
safely cross over Victory Drive and require the relocation of certain utilities
near this structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the
Columbus Water Works for relocation of certain utilities as associated with
this project, at a cost not to exceed $81,000.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, 2016 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Buck voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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