Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 6



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



February 10, 2009



Agenda Report # 360



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) MID-SIZE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE FOR HIGHWAYS AND ROADS DIVISION



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) mid-size sport

utility vehicle, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from Allan Vigil

Ford, (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $21,869.00.



The SUV is a replacement unit that will be used by the Highway and Roads

Division of the Public Services Department to transport equipment needed to

survey City Right-of-Ways.



Funding is available in the FY09 Budget: Paving Fund ? Engineering ?Highways

and Roads ? Light Trucks; 0203-250-2200-ROAD-7722.



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(B) 12-PASSENGER VAN FOR MUSCOGEE COUNTY PRISON



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) 12-passenger van,

via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from Allan Vigil Ford, (Morrow, GA)

in the amount of $22,766.00.



The van is a replacement unit for a van that was totaled in a wreck. It will

be used by the Muscogee County Prison to transport inmates to and from jobsites

throughout the City.



Funding is available in the FY09 Budget: Special Projects-Capital Project Fund

? Capital Projects ? General Fund Capital Projects ? Light Trucks ? Vehicle

Replacement; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7722-22175-20010.



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C) PICKUP TRUCKS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of three (3) regular cab, 4x2

pickup trucks, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from Allan Vigil Ford,

(Morrow, GA) in the amount of $43,132.00.







The pickup trucks are replacement units that will be used by route supervisors

of the Sewer Maintenance and Solid Waste Collection Divisions of the Public

Services Department to ensure all debris is picked up from the streets, deliver

trash cans that have been damaged as well as picking up trash at missed

residences.



Funds in the amount of $15,224.00 are available in the FY09 Budget: Sewer Fund

? Public Services ? Sewer Maintenance ? Light Trucks; 0202-260-3210-SWRM-7722.

Additionally, funds in the amount of $27,908.00 are available in the FY09

Budget: Integrated Waste Management ? Public Services ? Solid Waste Collection

? Light trucks; 0207-260-3510-GARB-7722.



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(D) PICKUP TRUCK FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) regular cab, V8

long bed, 4x2 pickup truck, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from

Allan Vigil Ford, (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $20,358.00.



The pickup truck is a replacement unit that will be used by the Pine Grove

Landfill to transport equipment and employees to locations throughout the

landfill, as well as, used to pick up supplies from downtown.



Funding is available in the FY09 Budget: Integrated Waste Management ? Public

Services ? Pinegrove Landfill ? Light trucks; 0207-260-3560-PGRO-7722.



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(E) CAB & CHASSIS FOR RECYCLING COLLECTION BODY



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) cab and chassis

from Beck Motor Company (Albany, GA), in the amount of $61,787.00.



The cab and chassis is a replacement unit on which a recycling collection body,

purchased in August 2008, will be mounted. The truck will be used by the

Recycling Division, of the Public Services Department, for curbside pick up of

recyclable goods.



Bid specifications were posted on the City?s website. Bid responses were

received on January 7, 2009 from four bidders. This bid has been advertised,

opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Unit Cost

Beck Motor Company (Albany, GA) $61,787.00

Fourstar Freightliner (Montgomery, AL) 1 $60,369.00

Henna Chevrolet (Austin, TX) 2 $62,094.00

Kenworth of Dothan (Dothan, AL) $65,938.00



1 Fourstar Freightliner failed to include the required warranty information on

the turbo and injectors. Therefore, the vendor?s bid was not considered. The

vendor has been notified in writing.



2 Henna Chevrolet failed to include the required warranty information.

Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete. The vendor has been

notified in writing.



Funds were approved in the FY09 Budget: Integrated Waste Management Fund ?

Public Services ? Recycling ? Heavy Trucks; 0207-260-3520-RCYL-7723.



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(F) MOBILE DATA TERMINAL (MDT) SERVER MAINTENANCE SUPPORT



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Motorola (Schaumburg, IL), in

the amount of $36,807.48, for Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) hardware maintenance.

The maintenance provides hardware support and repair for MW800 MDTs for the

annual period beginning February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010. The MDTs

are installed in patrol, fire and service vehicles on a 24/7/365 schedule.

The units are deployed throughout CCG in the Police Department, Sheriff?s

Office, Fire Department & Emergency Medical Services, Marshal?s Office and

Inspections & Codes.



All of the equipment is manufactured by Motorola and is proprietary in nature.

Therefore, the vendor is the Only Known Source, per Section 3-114 of the

Procurement Ordinance.



Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: General Fund - Information Technology ?

Computer Equipment Maintenance: 0101-210-1000-ISS-6511.



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(G) LGFS/GHRS ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT



It is requested that Council authorize payment to CGI-AMS, Inc. (Fairfax, VA),

in the amount of $241,020.00 for annual software maintenance support of the

LGFS/GHRS systems. The maintenance period will cover twelve months beginning

January 1, 2009.



CGI-AMS is the developer of the software and is therefore the sole provider for

the maintenance support.



This maintenance provides the Departments of Information Technology, Finance,

and Human Resources with software enhancements, documentation updates, User

Group support, Hotline support and access to the American Management Systems

(AMS)-sponsored ADVANTAGE Communications Forum. The following software modules

are supported by under this maintenance agreement:



Advantage Financial (LGFS):

Fixed Assets Advanced Budget Preparation

Cost Allocation Debt Management

Extended Purchasing Advanced Receivables





Performance Measurement Report Distribution

Investment Inventory



Advantage HR (GHRS):

Position Control

Employee Relations

Employee Benefits

ADVANTAGE/DS



Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: General Fund - Information Technology ?

Software Lease; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.



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(H) LOTUS NOTES ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL



It is requested that Council approve payment to IBM Corporation, in the amount

of $90,287.30, for the Lotus Notes annual license renewal.



The license renewal will cover Lotus Notes, Tivoli Storage Manager, Sametime,

Domino, H.A.T.S., CommonStore for Lotus Notes, CommonStore Content Manager,

Email (e-Discovery Feature), Search for CommonStore license and maintenance

support for a twelve-month period, beginning March 1, 2009 through February 28,

2010.



Lotus Notes, H.A.T.S., Tivoli and CommonStore are IBM developed software.

Therefore, the IBM Corporation is considered an only known source for the

license and maintenance support.



Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: General Fund - Information Technology ?

Software Lease; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.



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(I) PURCHASE OF ROBOTIC TOOL FOR THE BOMB SQUAD



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) HazProbe for

Remotec Andros Robot from Wolstenholme Aeromed, Inc., (Colmar, PA), in the

amount of $29,999.00.



The equipment is a robotic tool and will be used by the Bomb Squad to detect

critical visual information inside objects, through doors, and trunks, and

other hard to get to areas. The HazProbe mounts to the Remotec Andros F6 robot

and can drill through objects and look around on the other side with an

illuminated articulating camera.



Per Resolution #554-03, City Council approved the purchase of the Remotec

Andros F6 robot. The HazProbe tool will greatly enhance the robot?s

capabilities. The HazProbe is manufactured by Wolstenholme to be mounted to

the Remotec Andros F6. Therefore, the vendor is considered the only known

source for this purchase, per the Procurement Ordinance, 3-114.



Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: Multi-Government Project Fund ? Sheriff

? 2006 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program ? Capital Expenditures-Over

$5000; 0216-550-3002-LETP-7761.



* * * * * * *



(J) EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR LAKE OLIVER MARINA



It is requested that Council approve the emergency purchase of furniture from

The Overby Company, in the amount of $15,593.76, for Lake Oliver Marina. The

purchase is made via Georgia Statewide Contract #60748.



The furniture will be installed in the newly renovated Lake Oliver Marina and

includes various tables and chairs for the Meeting Areas, Dining area and

Training room.



The delivery of the furniture will take approximately 4-6 weeks. The opening

of the Marina is awaiting the delivery of the furniture. Therefore, the City

Manager declared an emergency purchase so that the order for the furniture

could be placed as expeditiously as possible.



Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: 1999 Sales Tax Project Fund ? 1999

SPLOST ? 99 SPLOST Lake Oliver Recreation Improvement ? Furniture ? Lake Oliver

Improvements; 0540-695-2130-TXLO-7731-50702-20060.



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(K) DECLARATION AND DONATION OF SURPLUS FIRE TRUCK



It is requested that Council declare one (1) Fire Truck (Vehicle #3120), and

attached equipment, as surplus, in accordance with section 7-501 of the charter

of Columbus Consolidated Government; and authorize the donation of the surplus

vehicle and equipment to the Fort Perry Volunteer Fire Department of Fort

Perry, Georgia.



The fire truck is no longer practical for use by Columbus Fire and Emergency

Medical Services. Therefore, the vehicle should be declared surplus. The

Department maintains a listing of volunteer agencies requesting surplus

equipment. Fort Perry is the next entity on the list requesting surplus

equipment.





(L) TRAILER MOUNTED 6? WATER PUMP - RFB NO. 09-0025



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) trailer mounted

6? water pump from Volvo Rents (Columbus, GA) in the amount of $12,885.00.



The trailer mounted 6? water pump is an additional unit that will be used by

the Rainwater Division of the Public Services Department to drain retention

ponds, pump water at water sheds and to pump water out of street inlets during

flooding.



Specifications were posted on the City?s website; bid responses were received

on January 7, 2009 from five bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:







Vendors (1 unit)

Unit Cost

Volvo Rents (Columbus, GA) $ 12,885.00

Thompson Pump Manufacturing (Port Orange, FL) $ 14,760.00

Godwin Pumps of America (Bridgeport, NJ) $ 15,985.00

Premier Pump & Power (Vancouver, WA) $ 25,568.00

Federal Contracts Corp (Odessa, FL) $ 29,122.00



Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: Sewer Fund ? Public Services ? Sewer

Maintenance ? Capital Expenditures over $5,000.00; 0202-260-3210-SWRM-7761.



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(M) PAYMENT FOR JUDICIAL ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM AND JAIL VISITATION PROJECT



It is requested that Council approve payment to Lightspeed Datalinks for the

following services: 1) Payment in the amount of $25,960.00 as final payment

for labor charges for the Judicial Arraignment System; 2) Payment in the amount

of $33,366.00 for monthly maintenance charges for the Muscogee County Jail

Visitation Project, for the remainder of FY09 (6 months @ $5,561); and 3)

Payment in the amount of $8,100.00 for monthly maintenance for the Judicial

Arraignment System for the remainder of FY09 (6 months @ $1,350).



Proceeds from the inmate telephone system at the Muscogee County Jail was the

primary source of financing for the Video Visitation System, and the Judicial

Arraignment System which allows inmates to visit with their families and be

arraigned by Superior Court judges, without leaving their jail cells.

However, in November 2008 the account was transferred from the Sheriff?s Office

to Columbus Consolidated Government. Since November, the inmate telephone

system proceeds are deposited into the General Fund.



Funds are available in the FY09: General Fund ? Sheriff ? Administration ?

Service Contracts; 0101 ? 550 ? 1000 ? SHRF ? 6513.





?ITEM A?





A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MID-SIZE SPORT UTILITY

VEHICLE, VIA GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT, SWC S-050483, FROM ALLAN VIGIL FORD,

(MORROW, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,869.00.



WHEREAS, the SUV is a replacement unit that will be used by the Highway and

Roads Division of the Public Services Department to transport equipment needed

to survey City Right-of-Ways.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) mid-size

sport utility vehicle, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from Allan

Vigil Ford, (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $21,869.00. Funding is available in

the FY09 Budget: Paving Fund ? Engineering ?Highways and Roads ? Light Trucks;

0203-250-2200-ROAD-7722.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM B?





A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 12-PASSENGER VAN, VIA

GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT, SWC S-050483, FROM ALLAN VIGIL FORD, (MORROW, GA) IN

THE AMOUNT OF $22,766.00.



WHEREAS, the van is a replacement unit for a van that was totaled in a wreck.

It will be used by the Muscogee County Prison to transport inmates to and from

jobsites throughout the City.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1)

12-passenger van, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from Allan Vigil

Ford, (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $22,766.00. Funding is available in the

FY09 Budget: Special Projects-Capital Project Fund ? Capital Projects ?

General Fund Capital Projects ? Light Trucks ? Vehicle Replacement;

0508-660-1000-CPGF-7722-22175-20010.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM C?





A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) REGULAR CAB, 4X2

PICKUP TRUCKS, VIA GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT, SWC S-050483, FROM ALLAN VIGIL FORD,

(MORROW, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,132.00.



WHEREAS, the pickup trucks are replacement units that will be used by route

supervisors of the Sewer Maintenance and Solid Waste Collection Divisions of

the Public Services Department to ensure all debris is picked up from the

streets, deliver trash cans that have been damaged as well as picking up trash

at missed residences.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase three (3)

regular cab, 4x2 pickup trucks, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from

Allan Vigil Ford, (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $43,132.00. Funds in the

amount of $15,224.00 are available in the FY09 Budget: Sewer Fund ? Public

Services ? Sewer Maintenance ? Light Trucks; 0202-260-3210-SWRM-7722.

Additionally, funds in the amount of $27,908.00 are available in the FY09

Budget: Integrated Waste Management ? Public Services ? Solid Waste Collection

? Light trucks; 0207-260-3510-GARB-7722.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM D?





A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) REGULAR CAB, V8 LONG

BED, 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK, VIA GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT, SWC S-050483, FROM ALLAN

VIGIL FORD, (MORROW, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,358.00.



WHEREAS, the pickup truck is a replacement unit that will be used by

the Pine Grove Landfill to transport equipment and employees to locations

throughout the landfill, as well as, used to pick up supplies from downtown.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) regular

cab, V8 long bed, 4x2 pickup truck, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483,

from Allan Vigil Ford, (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $20,358.00. Funding is

available in the FY09 Budget: Integrated Waste Management ? Public Services ?

Pinegrove Landfill ? Light trucks; 0207-260-3560-PGRO-7722.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM E?





A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CAB AND CHASSIS FROM

BECK MOTOR COMPANY (ALBANY, GA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,787.00.



WHEREAS, the cab and chassis is a replacement unit on which a recycling

collection body, purchased in August 2008, will be mounted. The truck will be

used by the Recycling Division, of the Public Services Department, for curbside

pick up of recyclable goods.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) cab and

chassis from Beck Motor Company (Albany, GA), in the amount of $61,787.00.

Funds were approved in the FY09 Budget: Integrated Waste Management Fund ?

Public Services ? Recycling ? Heavy Trucks; 0207-260-3520-RCYL-7723.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM F?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA (SCHAUMBURG, IL) IN THE

AMOUNT OF $36,807.48 FOR MOBILE DATA TERMINAL HARDWARE MAINTENANCE.



WHEREAS, the maintenance provides hardware support and repair for MW800

MDTs for the annual period beginning February 1, 2009 through January 31,

2010. The MDTs are installed in patrol, fire and service vehicles on a

24/7/365 schedule. The units are deployed throughout CCG in the Police

Department, Sheriff?s Office, Fire Department & Emergency Medical Services,

Marshal?s Office and Inspections & Codes; and,



WHEREAS, all of the equipment is manufactured by Motorola and is

proprietary in nature. Therefore, the vendor is the Only Known Source, per

Section 3-114 of the Procurement Ordinance.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Motorola

(Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $36,807.48 for Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)

hardware maintenance. Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: General Fund -

Information Technology ? Computer Equipment Maintenance: 0101-210-1000-ISS-6511

.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of _________________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM G?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CGI-AMS, INC., (FAIRFAX, VA), IN

THE AMOUNT OF $241,020.00 FOR THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF THE

LGFS/GHRS SYSTEMS.



WHEREAS, the maintenance period will cover twelve months beginning January 1,

2009. This maintenance support provides the Departments of Information

Technology, Finance, and Human Resources with software enhancements,

documentation updates, User Group support, Hotline support and access to the

American Management Systems (AMS)-sponsored ADVANTAGE Communications Forum; and,



WHEREAS, the software modules supported by this maintenance are Advantage

Financial (LGFS), and Advantage HR (GHRS).



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to CGI-AMS,

Inc., (Fairfax, VA), in the amount of $241,020.00 for the annual software

maintenance support of the LGFS/GHRS systems. Funds are budgeted in the FY09

Budget: General Fund - Information Technology ? Software Lease;

0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of _________________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM H?

A RESOLUTION



NO._______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO IBM CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT

OF $90,287.30, FOR THE LOTUS NOTES ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL.



WHEREAS, the license renewal will cover Lotus Notes, Tivoli Storage Manager,

Sametime, Domino, H.A.T.S., CommonStore for Lotus Notes, CommonStore Content

Manager, Email (e-Discovery Feature), Search for CommonStore license and

maintenance support for a twelve-month period, beginning March 1, 2009 through

February 28, 2010.



WHEREAS, Lotus Notes, H.A.T.S., Tivoli and CommonStore are IBM

developed software. Therefore, the IBM Corporation is considered an only known

source for the license and maintenance support.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to IBM

Corporation, in the amount of $90,287.30, for the Lotus Notes annual license

renewal. Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: General Fund - Information

Technology ? Software Lease; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________day of ______________________, 2009 and adopted at said

meeting by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM I?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) HAZPROBE FOR ROMETEC ANDROS

ROBOT FROM WOLSTENHOLME AEROMED, INC., (COLMAR, PA), IN THE AMOUNT OF

$29,999.00.



WHEREAS, the equipment is a robotic tool and will be used by the Bomb Squad to

detect critical visual information inside objects, through doors, and trunks,

and other hard to get to areas. The HazProbe mounts to the Remotec Andros F6

robot and can drill through objects and look around on the other side with an

illuminated articulating camera; and



WHEREAS, per Resolution #554-03, City Council approved the purchase of the

Remotec Andros F6 robot. The HazProbe tool will greatly enhance the robot?s

capabilities. The HazProbe is manufactured by Wolstenholme to be mounted to

the Remotec Andros F6. Therefore, the vendor is considered the only known

source for this purchase, per the Procurement Ordinance, 3-114.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) HazProbe

for Rometec Andros Robot from Wolstenholme Aeromed, Inc., (Colmar, PA), in the

amount of $29,999.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: Multi-Government

Project Fund ? Sheriff ? 2006 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program ?

Capital Expenditures-Over $5000; 0216-550-3002-LETP-7761.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM J?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FROM THE

OVERBY COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,593.76, FOR LAKE OLIVER MARINA. THE

PURCHASE IS MADE VIA GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT #60748.



WHEREAS, the furniture will be installed in the newly renovated Lake Oliver

Marina and includes various tables and chairs for the Meeting Areas, Dining

area and Training room; and,



WHEREAS, The delivery of the furniture will take approximately 4-6 weeks. The

opening of the Marina is awaiting the delivery of the furniture. Therefore,

the City Manager declared an emergency purchase so that the order for the

furniture could be placed as expeditiously as possible.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make the emergency

purchase of furniture from The Overby Company, in the amount of $15,593.76, for

Lake Oliver Marina. Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: 1999 Sales Tax

Project Fund ? 1999 SPLOST ? 99 SPLOST Lake Oliver Recreation Improvement ?

Furniture ? Lake Oliver Improvements; 0540-695-2130-TXLO-7731-50702-20060.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM K?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO DECLARE ONE (1) FIRE TRUCK (VEHICLE

#3120), AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, AS SURPLUS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-501 OF

THE CHARTER OF COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION

OF THE SURPLUS VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT TO THE FORT PERRY VOLUNTEER FIRE

DEPARTMENT OF FORT PERRY, GEORGIA.



WHEREAS, the fire truck is no longer practical for use by Columbus Fire and

Emergency Medical Services. Therefore, the vehicle should be declared surplus;

and,



WHEREAS, the department maintains a listing of volunteer agencies requesting

surplus equipment. Fort Perry is the next entity on the list requesting

surplus equipment.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to declare one (1) fire

truck (vehicle #3120), and attached equipment, as surplus, in accordance with

section 7-501 of the Charter of Columbus Consolidated Government; and is also

authorized to donate the surplus vehicle and equipment to the Fort Perry

Volunteer Fire Department of Fort Perry, Georgia.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM L?





A RESOLUTION

NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TRAILER MOUNTED 6?

WATER PUMP FROM VOLVO RENTS (COLUMBUS, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,885.00.



WHEREAS, the trailer mounted 6? water pump is an additional unit that will be

used by the Rainwater Division of the Public Services Department to drain

retention ponds, pump water at water sheds, and to pump water out of street

inlets during flooding.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) trailer

mounted 6? water pump from Volvo Rents (Columbus, GA) in the amount of

$12,885.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: Sewer Fund ? Public

Services ? Sewer Maintenance ? Capital Expenditures over $5,000.00;

0202-260-3210-SWRM-7761.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.

_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



"ITEM M?

A RESOLUTION

NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO LIGHTSPEED DATALINKS FOR THE FOLLOWING

SERVICES: 1) PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,960.00 AS FINAL PAYMENT FOR LABOR

CHARGES FOR THE JUDICIAL ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM; 2) PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF

$33,366.00 FOR MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGES FOR THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL

VISITATION PROJECT, FOR THE REMAINDER OF FY09 (6 MONTHS @ $5,561); AND 3)

PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,100.00 FOR MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FOR THE JUDICIAL

ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR THE REMAINDER OF FY09 (6 MONTHS @ $1,350).



WHEREAS, proceeds from the inmate telephone system at the Muscogee County Jail

was the primary source of financing for the Video Visitation System, and the

Judicial Arraignment System which allows inmates to visit with their families

and be arraigned by Superior Court judges, without leaving their jail cells;

and,



WHEREAS, in November 2008 the account was transferred from the Sheriff?s Office

to Columbus Consolidated Government. Since November, the inmate telephone

system proceeds are deposited into the General Fund.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to

Lightspeed Datalinks for the following services: 1) Payment in the amount of

$25,960.00 as final payment for labor charges for the Judicial Arraignment

System; 2) Payment in the amount of $33,366.00 for monthly maintenance charges

for the Muscogee County Jail Visitation Project, for the remainder of FY09 (6

months @ $5,561); and 3) Payment in the amount of $8,100.00 for monthly

maintenance for the Judicial Arraignment System for the remainder of FY09 (6

months @ $1,350). Funds are available in the FY09: General Fund ? Sheriff ?

Administration ? Service Contracts; 0101 ? 550 ? 1000 ? SHRF ? 6513.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

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