Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016

Council Members





CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

NOVEMBER 18, 2014





I. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDCARE AND LEARNING GRANT - BRIGHT FROM THE

START:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and, if approved, accept a

$140,000 grant or the approved amount from the Georgia Department of Early

Childcare and Learning Bright From the Start Program to continue the Child and

Adult Care Food Program and amend the Multi-Government Grant Fund by the amount

awarded. An agenda report and resolution are attached. Click link to access

documents





II. UNUSED SICK LEAVE PAYMENT:



Authorization is requested of payment to employees for unused sick leave in

accordance with 16B-15-6(2) of the Columbus Code of Ordinances. An agenda

report and resolution are attached. Click link to access documents





III. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - PROPERTY EXCHANGE WITH MUSCOGEE COUNTY

SCHOOL DISTRICT:



Authorization is requested to execute a Memorandum of Understanding

with the Muscogee County School District for exchange of property for road

improvements at the Buena Vista Road railroad crossing, to acquire additional

right-of way for road realignments at Buena Vista Road railroad crossing,

streetscapes, and muti-purpose recreational trails in the immediate area as

well as for other future development purposes and the Muscogee County School

District has a need for land in South Columbus for future educational

purchases. This exchange will reduce the right-of-way cost for the Buena Road

Project. An agenda report and resolutions are attached. Click link to access

documents Delayed until the next Council Meeting.





IV. 2015 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA ITEMS:



Authorization is requested for the approval of resolutions for the 2015

Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. An agenda report and

eight (8) resolutions are attached. Click link to access documents





V. VOCA - CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and, if approved,

accept $21,149 from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council with a

$5,287 (5%) match from the Crime Victim Surcharge Fund for the Solicitor

General's Victim Assistance Program and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund

to reflect these revenues and expenses. An agenda report and resolution are

attached. Click link to access documents





VI. CONDEMNATION - PARCEL 8 FT. BENNING ROAD, CUSSETA ROAD/BRENNAN ROAD:



Authorization is requested for acquisition of Parcel 8, 3729 Cusseta

Road for construction of Ft. Benning Road, Cusseta Road and Brennan Road Round

a Bout and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City

Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land under

authority of the Official Code of Georgia. An agenda report, maps and

resolution are attached. Click link to access documents





VII. RECYCLING AGREEMENT - FORT BENNING GARRISON AND CLARK REALTY:



Authorization is requested to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Fort

Benning Garrison and a Service Agreement with Fort Benning Family Communities

LLC (Clark Reality Capital) for residential and other recycling services on the

Fort Benning Military Reservation. An agenda report and resolution are

attached. Click link to access documents







VIII. PURCHASES: Click link to access documents



Approval is requested of purchases "A" thru "C":



A. Refurbishment of Aerial Device Bucket Truck

B. Schatulga Road/Corporate Ridge Roundabout - Change Order 2

C. Maintenance Agreement - E911 Plant Integrated Telephone System Console

Equipment,

Nice Recording System and Astro 025 Master Site





IX. UPDATES:



Continuation of Finance Update:

-- Health Insurance Update

-- Finance Update











CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

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(Schedule opening bid dates)



NOVEMBER 18, 2014





November 26, 2014

1. Redevelopment Plan for Claflin School ? RFP No. 14-0002

Scope of RFP

The City of Columbus is requesting proposals from experienced, creative

architects, building and real estate development firms OR a philanthropic

individual or nonprofit group to present a redevelopment plan for adaptive

reuse of the Claflin School building that will be consistent with applicable

deed restrictions and preserve the historic site.





December 5, 2014

1. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 15-0004

Scope of RFP

Provide proposal for 457 deferred compensation plan for Columbus

Consolidated Government. Contract term shall be for two years, with the option

to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall

be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.





December 10, 2014

1. Automatic Announcement System (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 15-0014

Scope of RFB

Provide and install automatic announcement system for METRA Transit System

buses. Contract term shall be for two years, with the option to renew for

three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be

contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



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