Agenda Item # 10
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
08/14/2012
Agenda Report # 093
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Pipe Replacement-Wells Fargo- Milgen Road
INITIATED BY: Donna W. Newman, Director of Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the plans, bid and payment of
expenses for the Wells Fargo Pipe Replacement Project at 5590 Milgen Road in
accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding approved by Council on May 30,
2012.
Background: On May 30, 2012 Council approved the execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wells Fargo Bank, Inc., to pay and 50%
of cost for the replacement of a 108 inch Corrugated Metal Pipe that has
deteriorated. This pipe is located on a drainage easement that was executed in
1988 between Manchester Square Shopping Center and the City of Columbus for
maintenance.
Analysis: Four (4) bids were received by Wells Fargo for construction. They
included 3 bids from a general contractor who would be responsible for the
project and one bid from a site contractor with oversight from the Project
Manager, Civil Engineer and a Geotechnical Firm. Brent Scarborough and
Company, the site contractor, was the low bid and is recommended for selection
by Wells Fargo. The City will be making routine periodic inspections. The
plans have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Engineering.
Financial Considerations: The cost for the low bid , $336,591.50, plus other
fees $30,464 is $367,055.50. The City would be responsible for 50% of the
cost as approved in the MOU. The final cost is estimated at $183,527.75 for
the City's portion. Funds are available in 94001 LOST STORMWATER CIP account.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The City would assume normal
maintenance after the repair/replacement of the system.
Legal Considerations: Failure to repair/replace the pipe may place future
liabilities on the City.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested of the plans, bid and payment
of expenses for the Wells Fargo Pipe Replacement Project at 5590 Milgen Road in
accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding approved by Council on May 30,
2012.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, BID AND PAYMENT FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR THE PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT 5590 MILGEN ROAD
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND WELLS
FARGO BANK, INC. THE TOTAL COST IS PRELIMINARILY $367,055.50 WITH THE CITY'S
SHARE ESTIMATED AT $183,527.75.
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2012, Council authorized the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Wells Fargo Bank, Inc., for the replacement of a pipe
at 5590 Milgen Road in accordance with a1988 Drainage Easement; and,
WHEREAS, the MOU outlined the City would be responsible for 50% of the cost to
replace the pipe and Council would need to approve the plans and bid for the
project; and,
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, Inc., has submitted the plans, acquired bids and
fees for Council approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the plans and bid are hereby acceptable to Council and the City Manager
and payment is hereby authorized for reimbursement of 50 % of the expenses
currently estimated at $367,055.50 for replacing a storm sewer across the
property located at 5590 Milgen Road and owned by Wells Fargo Bank, Inc., in
accordance with the approved plans. Funds are available in the CIP account for
LOST Stormwater Infrastructure.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _____________day of ______________________, 2012 and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of _______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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