Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
March 24, 2015
Agenda Report # 91
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Contract for 14th Street Plaza
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for funding the construction of the
14th Street Plaza.
Background: With the construction of the Martin Pedestrian Bridge in 2013,
there has been a need to refurbish the remaining section between the bridge and
Broadway. The Planning Department has worked with GDOT to secure the necessary
funding to perform this work that will provide new landscaping and hard scape
improvements to the area.
Analysis: The work primarily involves demolition of existing street pavement
and concrete curb and gutters, construction of a vehicular and pedestrian
friendly Plaza area at grade, with landscaping and site furnishings. The
addition of the plaza will enhance the area and become the gateway to the
Martin Bridge and Riverwalk. The construction contract for this project was
approved by Council on March 10, 2015.
Financial Considerations: Under this contract, GDOT will provide 80 percent of
the construction cost ($1,066,734.85). The local match of 20 percent or
$266,683.71, for a total of $1,333,418.56. Funds are budgeted in the FY15
Budget: Paving Fund Supported Capital Projects ? General Construction ? 14th
Street Pedestrian Plaza; 0508-660-3000-CPPF-7661-21056-20110.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: Upon completion, this project will
be maintained as part of the overall street program.
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney has review and concurred with the
provisions of this proposed contract.
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for funding the
construction of the 14th Street Plaza.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE 14TH STREET PLAZA
WHEREAS, the city seeks to redevelop a section of 14th Street, between the
Frank Martin Memorial Bridge and Broadway, for purposes of developing a
pedestrian plaza; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation
(GDOT) for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a construction
agreement with GDOT for the purposes of developing the 14th Street Plaza. The
total contract amount shall be $1,333,418.56, with GDOT contributing
$1,066,734.85 or 80 percent of the project costs, while the City will be
responsible for $266,683.71 or 20 percent of the project costs.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________ 2015, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Buck voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson,
Mayor
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