Agenda Item #1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
04/25/2017
Agenda Report #117
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Use of OLOST Public Safety Contingency
INITIATED BY: Fire/EMS Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to authorize the use of Other Local
Option Sales Tax (OLOST) in the FY17 budget for the Fire/EMS Department to
provide for renovations at Fire Station #11 in excess of the insurance proceeds
in the amount of $37,333.79.
Background: The engine located at Fire Station #11 on Warm Springs Road caught
fire while inside the fire station due to mechanical failures on November 18,
2015. The insurance company has reviewed the claim and has confirmed that the
amount of repairs that are covered by our policy that were caused by the engine
fire total $317,536.40. On July 12, 2016, Council approved resolution 250-16
for the use of approximately $261,000 from the OLOST Public Safety Contingency
in the FY17 budget for the Fire/EMS Department to provide for additional
renovations at Fire Station #11 in excess of the insurance proceeds. These
funds were used to cover needed repairs to the station built in 1972 including
roof replacement, ceiling grids, flooring, insulation, kitchen renovations,
etc. During the renovation process, additional items that needed renovation
were discovered, including removal and abatement of the original asbestos
flooring, replacement of additional light fixtures and appliances. However,
additional funds are needed to complete these necessary renovations. The city
utilized 2WR to perform the design/build of the Fire Station #11 repairs under
the current annual contract.
Analysis: The FY17 OLOST Public Safety contingency has funding available in the
amount of $90,132.79.
Financial Considerations: The request is being made to utilize contingency to
provide for additional repairs at Fire Station #11 not covered by insurance and
the original $261,000 approved by Council in Resolution 250-16.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: No annual fiscal impact.
Legal Considerations: Council approval is required to utilize OLOST Public
Safety contingency.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested to authorize the use of Other
Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST) in the FY17 budget for the Fire/EMS Department
to provide for renovations at Fire Station #11 in excess of the insurance
proceeds in the amount of $37,333.79.
A RESOLUTION
NO._____
WHEREAS, the engine at Fire Station #11 caught fire on November 18, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, there are repairs needed to the station in excess of the insurance
coverage; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire/EMS Department is requesting to use OLOST Public Safety
contingency to complete the repairs at Fire Station #11.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the Fire/EMS Department is hereby authorized to use $37,333.79 in
OLOST Public Safety contingency to complete the repairs at Fire Station #11.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, 2017 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike
Tomlinson, Mayor
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