Agenda Item # 2
Delayed/Amended from
September 27, 2011 Agenda
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report # 701
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Permanent Easement for Conveyor over Fortson Road
INITIATED BY: Donna Newman, City Engineer
Recommendation: Approval is requested for a permanent aerial encroachment for
an overhead conveyor system into the public right-of-way of Fortson Road
approximately 500 feet north of the intersection of Vulcan Plant Road.
Background: Vulcan Materials requested to construct an overhead conveyor
system to transport mined materials from a quarry site east of Fortson Road to
their plant facility west of Fortson Road. The current quarry operation is
located on the west side of Fortson Road and is approaching the maximum depth
for quarry operation. The plant's processing operation is also located on the
west side of Fortson Road. Vulcan will begin quarry operations on the east
side of Fortson Road within the next two years but plans to continue processing
material at the processing plant on the west side of Fortson Road. The
conveyor system will eliminate the need for numerous trucks to transport
material across Fortson Road daily for processing.
Analysis: Two drawings have been provided. One shows the site layout and
conveyor location. The other shows an elevation drawing of the conveyor
structure. Requiring the structure to be built off of City right-of-way and
providing a 28? clearance over the roadway would be suitable. The conveyor
system will be fully enclosed over the City right-of-way. The structure will
be maintained by Vulcan and constructed to ensure that no materials leave the
conveyor, falling to Fortson Road. The conveyor shall be removed at no cost to
the City if it becomes a conflict with any public improvement projects.
Financial Considerations: There is no financial burden on the City.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no fiscal impact.
Legal Considerations: All permanent encroachments require Council approval.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested for a permanent aerial
encroachment for an overhead conveyor system into the public right-of-way of
Fortson Road approximately 500 feet north of the intersection of Vulcan Plant
Road.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PERMANENT AERIAL ENCROACHMENT OF AN OVERHEAD
CONVEYOR SYSTEM INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FORTSON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 500
FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF VULCAN PLANT ROAD; SAID ENCROACHMENT IS
APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT SHOULD THE OVERHEAD CONVEYOR EVER BECOME A
CONFLICT WITH ANY FUTURE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, THE CONVEYOR SHALL BE REMOVED AT
NO COST TO THE CITY.
WHEREAS, Vulcan Materials desires to construct an overhead conveyor system to
transport mined materials from a quarry site east of Fortson Road to their
plant location west of Fortson Road; and,
WHEREAS, the overhead conveyor system design shall provide a minimum of 28?
vertical clearance above the centerline elevation of Fortson Road to the lowest
supporting structure with the Fortson Road right-of-way remaining free of any
supports or obstructions; and,
WHEREAS, the overhead conveyor will be fully enclosed as it passes over the
City right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the overhead conveyor will be removed by Vulcan Materials at no cost
to the City should it ever become a conflict with any future public
improvement; and,
WHEREAS, Vulcan Materials shall hold the City harmless from any
liabilities associated with the operation &/or maintenance of said system &
shall bear the expense of any legal defense from liabilities; and,
WHEREAS, Vulcan shall provide adequate maintenance of said system to
protect the roadway from any falling debris, dust &/or contaminates.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Authorize a permanent aerial encroachment for an overhead conveyor
system into the public right-of-way of Fortson Road approximately 500 feet
north of the intersection of Vulcan Plant Road; said encroachment is approved
with the condition that should the overhead conveyor ever become a conflict
with any future public improvement, the conveyor shall be removed at no cost to
the City.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, 2011 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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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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