CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
3/26/2013
I. COLUMBUS RIVER WALK DAMAGE:
Authorization is requested to enter in to an agreement with Uptown
Columbus, Inc. to perform stabilization of the river bank and repairs to the
Riverwalk north of City Mills and to perform necessary repairs for the boat
landing behind the Trade Center. Council must authorize repairs to Riverwalk
property. It is recommended that the City contract with Uptown, Inc. to have
their contractor Scott Bridge work with our consultant Jacobs Engineering on
designing and implementing a riverbank. At this time, the cost of the
stabilization and repairs can not be estimated since a design has not been
completed.
II. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - NEIGHBORWORKS COLUMBUS "DOWNPAYMENT
ASSISTANCE PARTNER PROGRAM":
Authorization is requested to enter in to a Memorandum of Understanding
with NeigbhorWorks Columbus to initiate a Downpayment Assistance Partner
Program for the remainder of this year. An agenda report, memorandum of
understanding, and resolution are attached.
III. (TSPLOST) - TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 (TIA) PROJECT AGREEMENT
- COLUMBUS RIVER WALK:
Authorization is requested to enter into a contractual agreement with
the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive $10 million in
Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Fund for the activities
associated with the completion of the Columbus River Walk at the City Mills and
North Highland/Bibb Mills site. This project will be 100% funded from
collection of TSPLOST funds and will not require a match. An agenda report,
agreement, and map are attached.
IV. (TSPLOST) - TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 (TIA) PROJECT AGREEMENT -
US 27/CUSTER ROAD INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION AT FORT BENNING:
Authorization is requested to enter into a contractual agreement with
the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive $20 million in
Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Funds for construction of
US 27/Custer Road Interchange - Reconstruction/Modification project at Fort
Benning. This project will be 100% funded from collection of TSPLOST funds and
will not require a match. An agenda report, agreement, and map are attached.
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V. (TSPLOST) - TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 (TIA) PROJECT AGREEMENT -
INTERCITY EXPRESS BUS PARK-N-RIDE SERVICE:
Authorization is requested to enter into an agreement with the Georgia
Department of Transportation to receive $22.4 Million in Transportation Special
Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Funds to establish an Intercity Express Bus
Park-N-Ride Service. This project will be 100% funded from collection of
TSPLOST funds and will not require a match. An agenda report and resolution are
attached.
VI. PROPERTY ACCEPTANCE - NORFOLK SOUTHERN TO MEMORIALIZE THE "OLD COLORED
CEMETERY"
Authorization is requested to accept a Quit Claim Deed from Norfolk
Southern for property located at __________________. Norfolk Southern is
donated land to the City to create a Memorial Garden to commemorate the
significance of he site. The property located at _______________ should be
recognized as one of two of the original "Old Colored Cemetery" in Columbus.
An agenda report and resolution are attached.
VII. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - PROPERTY ALONG THE RIVERWALK AT RIVER MILL:
Authorization is requested for the acquisition of property along the
Riverwalk at River Mill for $598,819 from Uptown Columbus, Inc. At the end of
calendar year 2012 Uptown Columbus purchased said property on the pledge that
the city would purchase this property within the first quarter of 2013. This
property will enable construction of a missing portion of the Riverwalk. The
acquisition price is $598,819. An agenda report, map, and resolution are
attached.
VIII. JUVENILE DRUG COURT GRANT:
Authorization is requested to submit an application, and if approved,
accept upto $150,000 in funds with no local match from the Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug
Court. The grant period is from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. An agenda
report and resolution are attached.
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IX. EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG):
Authorization is requested to submit an application, and if approved,
accept $9,000 in funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) for the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office to purchase one Intoxilyzer
breath alcohol testing instrument for the Muscogee County Jail. An agenda
report and resolution are attached.
X. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" thru "C":
A. Stair Remodel at Columbus Civic Center
B. Concrete Pipe (Annual Contract)
C. Server For Clerk Of Superior Court
XI. TSPLOST UPDATE:
Deputy City Manager David Arrington will provide an update on the
TSPLOST Discretionary Funding.
XII. GOLF AUTHORITY UPDATE:
Deputy City Manager David Arrington will provide an update on Golf
Authority.
XIII. MONTHLY FINANCE UPDATE:
Finance Director Pam Hodge will provide the Monthly Finance Update.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
March 27, 2013
1. Oakland Park Storm Drainage Improvements Phase I ? RFB No. 13-0047
Scope of Bid
This work shall consist of providing storm drainage improvements in the Howe
Avenue area (Sub-Basin ?C?) and the South Plant Road area (Sub-Basin ?M?) of
Oakland Park. The Contractor shall be required to maintain public access to
all residences located within the project area and maintain normal traffic.
2. Comprehensive Medical Services/Muscogee County Jail & Prison (Annual
Contract) ? RFP No. 13-0024
Scope of RFP
Provide comprehensive medical services for inmates at the Muscogee County Jail
and Muscogee County Prison, in accordance with the RFP specifications.
Contract term shall be for two years, with an option to renew for three (3)
additional twelve month periods.
3. 96-Gallon Universal Containers for Recycling Program ? RFB No. 13-0041
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government wishes to purchase eight thousand (8000)
96-gallon universal containers for the City?s recycling program.
4. TV Studio Equipment ? RFP No. 13-0023
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking a vendor to provide
and install television studio equipment for CCG TV to be housed in the new
Citizen Services Center currently under construction.
March 29, 2013
1. Statement of Qualifications for Professional Design Services for the
Renovation and Additions to the Muscogee County Jail ? RFP No. 13-0025
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the Owner) requests firms to submit
statements of qualifications for professional design services for the
renovation and additions to the Muscogee County Jail, which is located at 700
10th Street in Columbus, GA.
It should be noted that the Owner desires to procure the services from a team
comprised of an architectural firm that specializes in developing jail/prison
projects, who will serve as the lead architect, and a local architect.
2. Wide Format Scanner (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 13-0049
Scope of Bid
The GIS Division of the Engineering Department desires to acquire a Wide Format
Color Scanner, Colortrac SmartLF Gx+ T42e or equivalent. For budgetary
purposes, Columbus Consolidated Government requests vendors to submit bids on
Option A (Purchase) and Option B (Lease).
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
April 3, 2013
1. Electric Motor Service (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 13-0048
Scope of Bid
Provide repair services for electric motors. The repairs will include all
single and three phase electric motors up to 150 HP to include, but not limited
to, Belt-Drive A/C Blower Motors, Direct-Drive A/C Blower Motors and Water
Circulators.
April 5, 2013
1. Right-of-Way Digital Imaging and Extraction of Pavement Condition Data ? RFP
No. 13-0026
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) requests proposals from qualified firms,
with proven experience, to collect ground-level right-of-way digital images of
the roadway network. The images shall be used to update the pavement condition
ratings stored in CCG?s proprietary pavement management system. Under the terms
of this RFP, the successful respondent is to work with CCG?s pavement
management consultant to deliver the pavement condition ratings in the required
data import format.
April 10, 2013
1. Farm Tractor with 15' Batwing Mower (RE-BID) ? RFB No. 13-0050
Scope of RFB
The Columbus Consolidated Government wishes to purchase one (1) farm tractor
with 15' batwing mower. The equipment will be used by the Public Services
Department for cutting all City and State Right-of-Ways within City limits.
April 12, 2013
1. Public Transit Needs Assessment for Muscogee County, Georgia ? RFP No.
13-0029
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Planning Department and the METRA Transit System are seeking a
qualified consultant to undertake a public transit needs assessment in Muscogee
County, Georgia.
2. Inmate Commissary Services for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) ?
RFP No. 13-0028
Scope of RFP
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia is seeking proposals from
qualified vendors to provide inmate commissary services at the Muscogee County
Prison.
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