Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
06/14/2011
Agenda Report # 645
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Georgia Power Memorandum of Understanding - 11th Street
Viaduct Lighting
INITIATED BY: David Arrington, Deputy City Manager
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with Georgia Power for the replacement and operation of
pedestrian and street lighting in the 11th Street Viaduct $21,175.
Background: The 11th Street Viaduct is approximately 300 ft. in length where
11th St. travels under a portion of the Norfolk Southern Railyard. The viaduct
includes a pedestrian walkway which runs along the westbound lane of traffic to
permit pedestrian travel. The viaduct requires supplemental lighting for
driver and pedestrian safety due to limited visibility. In a previous lighting
agreement, date unknown, Georgia Power agreed to provide the lighting fixtures
and routine maintenance of the fixtures to include bulb replacement. The City
was required to provide installation and pay for electrical service to the
lights. Lighting in the eastbound lane of traffic is no longer operational and
only half of the westbound lane currently operates. There are currently no
pedestrian lights along the pedestrian walkway. These lights were previously
removed due to vandalism. All lighting fixtures and electrical service are no
longer serviceable and require replacement.
Analysis: Georgia Power has conducted an assessment of the lighting needs in
the 11th St. viaduct and determined all electrical service and lighting
fixtures are no longer serviceable and require replacement. Per the original
agreement, the City will be required to pay for installation of the electrical
service and the monthly service for the lighting at the viaduct. The scope of
work will include removal of all electrical service, conduit, controls and
fixtures; installation of new controls, conduit, electrical service for 43 -
150 watt high pressure sodium wallpacks which includes 9 additional lights for
the pedestrian tunnel. To insure installation is performed in accordance with
Georgia Power standards, the company will coordinate the installation of the
electrical service and invoice the City for the required work. Georgia Power
will have the required fixtures installed to restore lighting in the viaduct
and pedestrian walkway. The pedestrian walkway light fixtures will be
installed with vadal resistant wire guards.
Financial Considerations: The lighting for the viaduct is a safety issue for
drivers and pedestrians. Funding for this expenditures is available in the
LOST Facility Infrastructure CIP Account 96001 - Phase 2011.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The installation of nine additional
lights to illuminate the pedestrian walkway will result in a $2,435.40 per year
increase in electrical service.
Legal Considerations: This action requires Council's Approval.
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding with Georgia Power for the replacement and operation of
pedestrian and street lighting in the 11th Street Viaduct.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
GEORGIA POWER FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF PEDESTRIAN AND STREET
LIGHTING IN THE 11TH STREET VIADUCT FOR $21,175.00.
WHEREAS, the 11th Street Viaduct is approximately 300 ft. in length where 11th
Street travels under a portion of Norfolk Southern Railyard. The viaduct
includes a pedestrian walkway which runs along the westbound lane of traffic to
permit pedestrian travel. The viaduct requires supplemental lighting for
driver and pedestrian safety due to limited visibility; and,
WHEREAS, Georgia Power has conducted an assessment of the lighting needs in the
11th St. Viaduct and determined all electrical service and lighting fixtures
are no longer serviceable and require replacement; and,
WHEREAS, per the original agreement, the City will be required to pay for
installation of the electrical service and the monthly service for lighting of
the viaduct. To insure installation is performed in accordance with Georgia
Power standards, the company will coordinate the installation of the electrical
service and invoice the City for the required work. Georgia Power will have
the required fixtures installed to restore lighting in the viaduct and
pedestrian walkway; and,
WHEREAS, Georgia Power has agreed to remove all existing lighting components in
the viaduct and replace with new conduit, electrical service, controls, and 43
- 150 watt high pressure sodium fixtures which includes 9 additional light
fixtures for the pedestrian walkway consistent with the prior agreement with
the City. Georgia Power will also provide maintenance for the lighting
fixtures as needed; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for this project in the LOST Facility
Infrastructure CIP Account 96001 Phase 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to enter
into a Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Power for the replacement and
operation of pedestrian and street lighting in the 11th Street Viaduct at a
cost of $21,175 as outlined in the attached agreement.
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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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