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

May 27, 2014







I. FY 2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN:



Authorization is requested for the filing of the FY 2015 Annual Action Plan and

applications requesting Entitlement Funding for the Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG) $1,341,715 and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) $691,389. An

agenda report and resolution are attached.





II. CLAFLIN SCHOOL - EXTENSION OF OWNERSHIP:



Authorization is requested to retain ownership of the Claflin School property,

located on 5th Avenue, for an additional 6-month period to allow the public to

pursue development of a viable redevelopment opportunity for the that is

consistent with the deed restrictions on said property. All proposals would be

required to be submitted to the City Manager's Office no later than November

26, 2014. An agenda report and resolution are attached.





III. FY14 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT:



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

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant for Federal Fiscal Year

2014 for $91,448 or the amount awarded, with no local match requirement. Funds

will be used for local initiatives by law enforcement, prosecution and court

programs supported by the grant. An agenda report and resolution are attached.





IV. ACCG CIVIC AFFAIRS FOUNDATION GCIP GRANT - PLANNING DEPARTMENT:



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

$2,173 or as otherwise awarded from the Association of County Commissioners of

Georgia Civic Affairs Foundation for the Planning Department to hire an intern

to update forms used in the Records Management System for a 10 week period,

fall 2014. There is no local match required. An agenda report and resolution

are attached.





V. ABANDONMENT - PORTION OF STORM EASEMENT - EAST PROPERTY LINE OF 7108 SPRING

WALK DRIVE:



Authorization is requested to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Timothy Potter and

Tamitha Moore for abandonment of a 15 ft. wide section along the western side

of the existing 25 ft. storm easement of Lot 37, Block "A" Riegel Pointe, Phase

One Subdivision (7108 Spring Walk Drive) to construct a swimming pool and

concrete surround. An agenda report and resolution are attached.







There will be a Budget Review Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at

2:30pm before the regular 5:30pm Council Meeting, in the Council Chambers and

aired live on CCGTV.









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VI. COLUMBUS ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN:



Authorization is requested for adoption of the Columbus Alternative

Transportation Plan as the official plan for alternative transportation needs

within our community. An agenda report and resolution are attached.





VII. TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT (TIA) PROJECT - US27/CUSTER ROAD INTERCHANGE

RECONSTRUCTION / MODIFICATION:



Authorization is requested to enter into a supplemental agreement with the

Georgia Department of Transportation to adjust the budget for the

Transportation Improvement Act Project U. S. 27/Custer Road Interchange

reconstruction/modification to allow for an adjustment of funds for engineering

consulting service for the project. An agenda report and resolution are

attached.





VIII. US 27/CUSTER ROAD INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION -

ENGINEERING SERVICES:



Authorization is requested to enter into a contract with Wolverton & Associates

to prepare the final engineering plans for US27/Custer Road Interchange

Reconstruction/Modification Transportation Improvement Act project for $770,312

from TIA Funds. An agenda report and resolution are attached.







IX. STREET ACCEPTANCE - PORTION OF NORTH IVY, PORTION OF WISTERIA LANE

LOCATED IN REPLAT OF PART OF SECTION ONE, PHASE ONE - NORTH IVY PARK:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to that portion of

Wisteria Lane located in replat of Section One Phase One, North Ivy Park. The

Department of Engineering has inspected said street and recommends the

acceptance. An agenda report, map and resolution are attached.





X. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - HIGH PRIORITY PROJECT (HPP) FUNDING

FOR CONSTRUCTION RESTROOMS ON THE RIVERWALK: -- (delayed from 3/11/14 mtg.)



Authorization is requested to enter into an agreement with the Georgia

Department of Transportation to accept a High Priority Project (HPP) grant for

$195,088.80 with a 20% local match of $48,772.80 for total grant amount of

$243,861.60 for construction of restrooms on the River Walk under the Martin

Memorial Bridge. Director of Planning Rick Jones will present additional

information. An agenda report and resolution are attached.









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XI. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A":



A. Monitor/Defibrillator and Accessories





XII. FINANCE MONTHLY REPORT:



Finance Director Pam Hodge will present the monthly Finance Update.





XIII. DEPARTMENTS - FY14 BUDGET REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING - ORD #13-39 :

(Ord. #13-39 is attached below.)



-- Linda Pierce, Clerk of Superior Court

-- Marshal Greg Countryman, Marshal's Office

-- Judge Mark D'Antonio, Probate Court





XIV. HEALTH/WELLNESS CENTER:



-- One Year Analysis

Northwestern Benefit Corp.



-- First Annual HHC Update

Transform Health







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Bid Advertisements

(Schedule opening bid dates)



May 28, 2014

1. South Commons Park Memorial Wall ? RFB No. 14-0039

Scope of Bid

Work under this contract will include installation of three (3) free standing

brick walls to include precast concrete caps; installation of plastic script

lettering; and installation of four (4) aluminum plaques with bronze finish.



2. Double Churches Tennis Court Lighting (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 14-0037

Scope of Bid

Provide sports lighting at the tennis courts and batting cage at Double

Churches Road Park.



May 30, 2014

1. Columbus Fire Station Facility ? RFQ No. 14-0001

Scope of RFQ

Columbus Consolidated Government (the Owner) requests general contractors to

qualify their firm with the Owner prior to offering a fire station construction

bid on any future requests for such by the Owner. The proposed project will

consist of a three bay fire station to include housing, day room, kitchen,

restrooms, control room, landscaping, and a secure parking area for the

firefighters. The project also will include the construction of a 1,000 foot

asphalt street built to the Owners' standards and will include water, sanitary,

and stormwater sewers. The fire station shall be constructed of a concrete

slab, cmu block interior and exterior walls, brick facade, wood roof trusses,

and a metal standing seam roof system.



Special requirements for the contractor will include assisting with

commissioning all building systems and constructing the facility in such a way

as to help ensure the highest LEED level as possible.



The Owner will deem contractors qualified or not qualified to bid on the

proposed project after evaluating and scoring the contractors'

pre-qualification questionnaire. All decisions by the Owner in this matter are

final. The required questionnaire is made part of this invitation and may be

separated, copied and submitted to the appropriate authorities.



June 4, 2014

1. St. Mary?s Road and Northstar Drive Roundabout ? RFB No. 14-0041

Scope of Bid

The work shall consist of constructing a roundabout at the intersection of St.

Mary?s Road and Northstar Drive, to include all drainage structures, concrete

curb and gutters, asphaltic concrete paving, and splitter islands. The work

shall also include pavement markings, traffic signs and landscaping. Special

attention should be given to the traffic control requirements.

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