CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
May 14, 2019
I. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - GEORGIA EXCEPTIONAL MAIN STREET PROGRAM:
Approval is requested to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to maintain Columbus' Local Main Street
designation by the National Main Street Center and appoint Uptown Columbus to
serve as the Local Main Street Program Board of Directors. The Main Street
program is a commercial district revitalization program. The program is a
community driven, comprehensive methodology used to revitalize older,
traditional business districts throughout the United States. Uptown Columbus
agrees to fulfill the financial requirements as outlined in this MOU.
II. FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN:
Approval is requested to adopt the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Bull
Creek Watershed Structures No. 1, 3, 4, 12, 14, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28
located in Columbus-Muscogee County and authorize the Director of Engineering
to forward a copy to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental
Protection Division (EPD). The State of Georgia made changes to the Rules for
Dam Safety requirements mandating routine inspections and submission of an
Emergency Action Plan for Category 1 dams. The purpose of the plan is to
prescribe procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency or unusual
condition associated with one of the Category Dams as noted above.
III. LEASE AGREEMENT - BULLDOG BAIT AND TACKLE - ROTARY PARK:
Approval is requested to enter into a new lease agreement with Ferrell D.
Williams and Joyce H. Williams for the property described as Bulldog Bait and
Tackle Shop located at Rotary Park, 1300 Victory Drive, Columbus. The City will
continue to receive the $400 per month lease payment ($24,000 over the 5-year
term). All costs associated with any improvements, the operation and
maintenance of the building will be the responsibility of the tenant.
IV. CASCADE HILLS CHURCH AGREEMENT:
Approval is requested to enter into a five-year agreement with Cascade Hills
Church for their Easter Service. Cascade Hills has held their Easter Service
at the Civic Center since 2015. This annual event will provide an estimate of
$10,000 to the annual Civic Center revenue.
V. JUVENILE DRUG COURT GRANT:
Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept
funds from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the
operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court up to $400,000.00, or as
otherwise awarded, allow for payment of service providers, and amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is
from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022. Muscogee County Juvenile Court is
requesting funds for personnel, treatment, and operations for the Muscogee
County Juvenile Drug Court. The City is required to provide a 25% cash match
to participate in this grant program. Match is available through current
salaries for Juvenile Drug Court personnel allocations in the Juvenile Court
departmental budget.
VI. FAMILY DRUG COURT GRANT:
Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded,
accept funds from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for
the operation of the Muscogee County Family Drug Court up to $750,000.00, or as
otherwise awarded, allow for payment of service providers, and amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is
from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022. Muscogee County Juvenile Court is
requesting funds for personnel, treatment and operations for the Muscogee
County Family Drug Court. The City is required to provide a 25% cash match to
participate in this grant program. Match is available through current salaries
for the Family Drug Court personnel, public defender and guardian ad litem
allocations in Juvenile Court departmental budget.
VII. DONATION OF SURPLUS FIRE TRUCK:
Approval is requested to donate vehicle number 3106 (1998 Ford C8) to
the Montezuma Fire and Emergency Services at no cost to the City as it is a
donation. This vehicle has either been replaced or placed out of service due
to excess maintenance cost.
VIII. DONATION OF THREE INOPERABLE SCHOOL BUSES:
Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Muscogee County School Board to accept transfer ownership of three inoperable
school buses. Columbus Department of Fire and EMS will use the buses in future
school bus extrication training.
IX. PERMANENT EASEMENT - KADIE THE COW:
Approval is requested to enter into an Easement Agreement with Best Buy Stores,
L.P. for a permanent access easement for Kadie the Cow. Accepting the permanent
access easement will allow Kadie the Cow to remain at its current location at
no cost to the City.
X. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" to "F":
A. Work Uniforms (Alternate Source) - Cooperative Contract
B. Roofing Services at Mildred Tillis Recreation Center
C. Consulting Services for Information Technology
D. Reimbursement for Legacy Terrace Upgrade/Modifications
E. Lot Clearing Services II (Annual Contract)
F. Repair of 2007 Caterpillar 725 Haul Truck
XI. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS:
- - Jury Manager FY19 Update - Sonya Kibble, Jury Manager
- - Passport to Columbus and Night Ballers Updates - Holli Browder,
Parks and Recreation Director
Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
May 15, 2019
1. Service Contract for Various Types of Transmissions (Annual Contract) ? RFB
No. 19-0001
Scope of Bid
Provide repair/rebuild services for various types of transmissions for METRA
Transit System on an ?as needed? basis. This contract period will be for three
years.
2. Sign Truck ? RFB No. 19-0042
Scope of Bid
Provide one (1) sign truck to be used by staff of the Traffic Engineering
Division for sign installation and replacement.
3. Tandem Axle Fuel Truck ? RFB No. 19-0040
Scope of Bid
Provide one (1) tandem axle fuel truck to be used by Public Works Department
staff to service all City vehicles, heavy equipment, generators, and support
other divisions and department when needed.
May 22, 2019
1. Conex Storage Containers (or Equivalent) (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 19-0052
Scope of Bid
Provide three (3) conex storage containers (or equivalent), to include delivery
and placement, for the Columbus Civic Center.
May 31, 2019
1. Traffic Incident Management Services & Towing Services (Re-Bid) (Annual
Contract) ? RFP No. 19-0022
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified vendors to submit proposals
to provide Traffic Incident Management Services (TIMS) for Public Safety
Departments (Option 1) and Towing Services for City-owned vehicles (Option 2).
The services will be procured on an as-needed basis. Vendors may submit
proposals for one or both options.
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