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

October 23, 2018







I. 2018 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - ADD ON:



Approval is requested to introduce legislation to amend OCGA Section 15-11-36

so as to relieve counties, police chiefs and sheriffs form bearing

transportation costs and related expenses when juveniles are ordered to be

transported to or from a facility outside the jurisdiction of the juvenile

court hearing such a matter.





II. SIDEWALK VARIANCE - 4306 15TH AVENUE:



Approval is requested authorizing a variance to City Code Section 7.10.1

delaying the construction of sidewalk along the right of way frontage at 4306

15th Avenue until sidewalks are installed on adjacent properties. McCown Hall

Properties, LLC is developing commercial property at 4306 15th Avenue. The

project will include an office building and warehouse. There are currently no

sidewalks in the area. The developer of the project has requested delay in the

installation of the sidewalk until such time sidewalk is added to the adjoining

properties. In addition, there are existing trees that would have to be

removed in order to construct new sidewalk.





III. STREET ACCEPTANCE - THAT PORTION OF CHARLESTON WAY, THAT PORTION OF ORIANA

DRIVE AND THAT PORTION OF SULLIVAN'S DRIVE LOCATED IN REPLAT OF SECTION ONE,

CHARLESTON PLACE:



Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Charleston Way,

that portion of Oriana Drive and that portion of Sullivan's Drive located in

replat of Section One, Charleston Place. Said streets have been improved and

meet the required specifications for acceptance by the City. The Engineering

Department has inspected said streets and recommends acceptance by same.





IV. QUIT CLAIM PROPERTIES - 2362 SOUTH ANDREWS ROAD AND 0 CUSSETA ROAD:



Approval is requested to renounce, disclaim, and quit claim the properties

located at 2362 South Andrews Road (Parcel #041 012 008) and 0 Cusseta Road

(Parcel #041 006 012) back to the original owner. The properties were quit

claimed to the City without knowledge or consent. These properties do not serve

a purpose and is not needed for any future developments. With the City owning

the properties, it increases liabilities, maintenance costs, and takes

additional properties off of the tax roll. Clarifying that title to the

properties remains in the original owner will save the City potential

maintenance costs, liability claims, and allow the property to remain on the

tax rolls.





V. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 2212 1ST AVENUE:



Approval is requested to acquire 2212 1st Avenue (Parcel #006 002 015)

in the amount of $15,000, to include closing costs, in an effort to assemble

land in the City Village Redevelopment area. The owners of 2212 1st Avenue

contacted the Community Reinvestment Department asking if the City would be

interested in purchasing the property located at 2212 1st Avenue. The City

currently owns the properties located at 2216 1st Avenue, 2221 and 2213 2nd

Avenue, and 114 23rd Street, which are adjacent to this parcel. 2221 2nd Avenue

is currently leased by Homeless Resource Network. This property was recently

appraised for $15,000. The owners have agreed to sell the property to the City

for fair market value, minus closing costs. The total purchase, to include

closing costs, will not exceed $15,000.







VI. TEMPORARY USE OR SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR DIMENSIONS ADVENTURE ZONE:



Approval is requested to approve the request of Dimensions Adventure

Zone to have a Haunted House at 201 Brennan Rd for an additional six days to

end on November 4, 2018. Dimensions Adventure received authorization to host a

haunted house as a special event from October 5 ? October 29. The company would

like to extend the special event until November 4, 2018.







VII. FY2020 GRANT APPLICATION FOR PLANNING ASSISTANCE:



Approval is requested to authorize the Department of Transportation/METRA to

submit application, and if awarded, accept a Grant in the amount of $119,396 or

otherwise awarded from the United States of America, and Georgia Department of

Transportation under Title 49 U.S.C., Section 5303. Approval is also requested

to authorize the City Manager or Mayor to accept grant funds if approved and

execute contracts with GDOT.





VIII. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A" to "G":



A. Fire Sprinkler Service & Inspections (Annual Contract)

B. Self-Propelled Scissor Lift - Sourcewell Contract

C. Contract Extension for Long Distance Telephone Services (Annual

Contract)

D. Payment for Local Phone Service Billing

E. Service/Maintenance Plan for Fire/EMS Burn Building

F. Repairs and Associated Services/Equipment Required Due to the

Government Center Flooding

G. Statement of Work No. 3 for CGI Advantage 360 Software as a Service

Agreement (SAAS) ? HRM Implementation-Annual/Sick Leave Process and Reporting

and as Needed Technical/Consulting Services





IX. 2018-2019 ADDITIONAL VOCA GRANTS: (Add-On)



Approval is requested to approve an application for additional VOCA Grants for

the Solicitor General?s Victim-Witness Assistance Program. There would be four

grant applications: one for the salary of a Victim Advocate Investigator (in

the amount of $49,260.86), or otherwise awarded, second for a Domestic Violence

Assistant Solicitor (in the amount of $67,209.07) or otherwise awarded. Third a

salary supplement for a program director (in the amount of $12,000), or

otherwise awarded, and fourth for additional operating expenses (in the amount

of $6,000), or otherwise awarded. This grant would create new positions in the

Office of the Solicitor General Victim-Witness Assistance Program and the

salary and benefits of said positions would be fully funded pursuant to said

grant. The grants would be budget neutral for the Columbus Consolidated

Government.





X. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS:



- - Government Center Funding Options - Angelica Alexander, Finance

Director



- - Theo McGhee Park - Mary Cain, Fit Kids Fun for Parks and Playground

(Rescheduled)



- - Small Cell Towers - Rick Jones, Planning Director



- - Sports Council Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager







Bid Advertisements

(Schedule opening bid dates)







October 24, 2018

1. Used Oil & Antifreeze Recycling Services (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 19-0017

Scope of Bid

Vendor will pay a fee for the contractual right to remove and recycle used oil

& antifreeze, at the following locations: 1011 Cusseta Road, 3950 Schatulga

Road and 814 Linwood Blvd, Columbus, Georgia. The initial term of this

contract shall be for three years, with the option to renew for two additional

twelve-month periods.



2. Dodge Charger Police Pursuit Vehicles ? RFB No. 19-0018

Scope of Bid

The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking vendors to provide

thirty (30) Dodge Charger Police Pursuit Vehicles for the Columbus Police

Department.



October 31, 2018

1. Hydraulic Excavator ? RFB No. 19-0015

Scope of Bid

The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking vendors to provide

one (1) hydraulic excavator.



November 7, 2018

1. 3-Ton Vibratory Asphalt Roller ? RFB No. 19-0016

Scope of Bid

The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking vendors to provide

one (1) 3-ton vibratory asphalt roller.

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