Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
08/12/2014
Agenda Report # 11
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: South Columbus Multi-Use Trail Supplemental Agreement -
Trailheads and Bridge Work
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the City Manager to enter into a
supplemental agreement for the design of trailheads and the redesign of a
former railroad bridge for the proposed South Columbus Multi-Use Trail.
Background: Under the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) the city is
proposing construction of the new South Columbus Multi-Use Trail. Part of the
design for this trail will include the construction of two (2) trailheads.
These facilities will be located at each end of the trail and will provide
restrooms and water fountains. In addition, a former railroad bridge located
near the South Columbus Park and Albion Way is proposed to be replaced. and
will need to be redesigned.
Analysis: The design of the trailhead facilities will require the use of the
architectural firm of 2WR. Approving this agreement will allow our consultants
Heath Lineback to hire this firm as a sub-contractor and perform this necessary
work. The engineering work needed for the former railroad bridge will be
performed as an add on, as this work was not identified in the original
agreement.
Financial Considerations: Funding for this work is available under the TIA
budget for this project. The supplemental agreement calls for architectural
work to be performed at a cost of $52,000, while the bridge design price has
been set at $27,000. Total cost of this supplemental agreement is $79,000.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: This is design work and will not
require an annual fiscal impact.
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney has approved the supplemental
agreement as to form.
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
supplemental agreement for the design of trailheads and the redesign of a
former railroad bridge for the proposed South Columbus Multi-Use Trail.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF TRAILHEADS AND THE REDESIGN OF A FORMER RAILROAD
BRIDGE ON THE PROPOSED SOUTH COLUMBUS MULTI-USE TRAIL.
WHEREAS, the City proposes to develop the South Columbus Multi-Use Trail under
Transportation Improvement Act (TIA)of 2012; and,
WHEREAS, the multi-use trail project is proposed to construct two (2)
trailheads and to redesign/construct the former railroad bridge near Ablion Way.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a supplemental
agreement with Heath Lineback Engineers and its subcontractors to provide the
necessary architectural design work for the proposed trailheads and for
redesign work needed for the former railroad bridge. Cost for this design work
is $79,000 and will be entirely paid for under the TIA Budget for this project.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council , Mayor
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