CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
July 28, 2015
I. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOUSING ORGANIZATION FUNDS TO
NEIGHBORWORKS COLUMBUS, INC.:
Approval is requested to enter into a HOME CHDO Written Agreement
between the Columbus Consolidated Government and NeighborWorks Columbus, Inc.,
to award Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) CHDO set aside funds in the
amount of $123,442.14 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a single family
housing unit to resale to an income eligible household. The set aside funds
are from a 2008 grant allocation that was not utilized and will expire if not
committed to a project and expended by September 30, 2015.
II. ALLOCATION OF HOME FUNDS FOR THE COLUMBUS COTTAGE PROGRAM:
Approval is requested to enter into a HOME Written Agreement between
the Columbus Consolidated Government and NeighborWorks Columbus Inc., to award
$252,624 for the Columbus Cottage Program which will demolish and reconstruct
four housing units for low-income elderly homeowners currently living in
substandard housing. Funding is from prior years grant allocations that were
not utilized and will expire if not committed to a project by July 31, 2015.
III. ALLOCATION OF HOME FUNDS FOR A TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Approval is requested to enter into a HOME Written Agreement between
the Columbus Consolidated Government and Open Door Community House, to award
Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $262,350 to
administer a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program that provides rental
assistance for fifteen individuals or families for up to two years who are
homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Funding is from prior years grant
allocations that were not utilized and will expire if not committed to a
project by July 31, 2015.
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IV. GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (GEMA) GRANT - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN:
Approval to submit an application, and if approved, accept a GEMA grant
in the amount of $32,000 with the local match of 25% totaling $8,000, to cover
the cost of updating the city's Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan. The local
match will be satisfied with personnel providing coordination and guidance to
administer the grant.
V. ONE TIME FUNDS AUGMENTATION OPPORTUNITY FROM RSVP GRANT:
Approval to submit a RSVP Grant application, and if approved, accept
funds from The Corporation for National & Community Service, in the amount of
$3,000 to support training and technical assistance opportunities, with a
in-kind match of 30% that will be satisfied with personnel administering the
grant.
VI. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" thru "E":
A. Fire Apparatus with Loose Equipment for Fire/EMS
B. Ambulances for Fire/EMS
C. Victory Drive Intersection Improvements
D. Chevrolet Impalas - Georgia Statewide Contract
E. Pick-Up Truck - Georgia Statewide Contract
Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
July 29, 2015
1. Electrical Fixtures, Parts and Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 16-0001
Scope of Bid
Provide various electrical fixtures, parts and supplies to Columbus
Consolidated Government on an ?as needed basis?. The contract period will be
for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month
periods.
August 19, 2015
1. Oil & Lubricants (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 16-0003
Scope of Bid
Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an ?as needed? basis to the
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by METRA Transit
Department and Public Works Department. The initial term of this contract
shall be for three years, with the option to renew for two additional
twelve-month periods.
2. Pursuit Vehicles ? RFB No. 16-0005
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government wishes to purchase twenty-five (25)
pursuit vehicles. Twenty-four (24) vehicles will be used by staff of the
Columbus Police Department. One (1) vehicle will be used by the Muscogee
County Prison.
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