Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
06//2016
Agenda Report #
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Supplemental Agreement #1, Fort Benning Streetscape -
Shelby Street to Wade Street
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to enter into a supplemental agreement
with Heath and Lineback Engineers, Inc. for the purpose of providing scope of
work and fee to complete the final plans and construction documents for a 12
foot wide multi-use trail, to accommodate bicyclist, joggers and pedestrians,
along Fort Benning Road from Shelby Street to Wade Street. The original
engineering cost for this project is $2,000,000 but this supplemental agreement
would increase this amount by $150,000.
Background: The city is currently finalizing plans for locally funded
streetscapes project along Fort Benning Road, from Shelby Street to Wade
Street. Prior to the completion of these plans, the Planning Department has
been asked to consider the construction of a 12 foot wide multi-use trail along
this roadway.
Analysis: The addition of this multi-use trail would accommodate bicyclist,
joggers, as well as pedestrians. It would also promote connections to the
city's new Follow Me Trail.
Financial Considerations: The original engineering cost for this project is
$2,000,000. This supplemental agreement would increase this amount to by
$150,000. Funds are available under 0559-800-2160-BARS.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: There are no anticipated annual
fiscal impact with this supplemental agreement.
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney has no issues with this agreement.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested to enter into a supplemental
agreement with Heath and Lineback Engineers, Inc. for the purpose of providing
scope of work and fee to complete the final plans and construction documents
for a 12 foot wide multi-use trail, to accommodate bicyclist, joggers and
pedestrians, along Fort Benning Road from Shelby Street to Wade Street. The
original engineering cost for this project is $2,000,000 but this supplemental
agreement would increase this amount by $150,000.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH HEATH AND LINEBACK ENGINEERS, INC TO COMPLETE FINAL PLANS AND
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR A MULTI-USE TRAIL ALONG FORT BENNING ROAD, FROM
SHELBY STREET TO WADE STREET.
WHEREAS, the city is working to implement a streetscape project along Fort
Benning Road, from Shelby Street to Wade Street; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a 12 foot wide multi-use trail along this
segment of roadway is needed to safely accommodate bicyclist, joggers, and
pedestrians alike; and,
WHEREAS, a supplemental agreement to prepare the necessary engineering for this
project is required,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a supplemental agreement
with Heath and Lineback Engineers, Inc. for the purpose of providing a scope of
work and fee to complete final plans and construction documents for a 12 foot
wide multi-use trail along Fort Benning Road, from Shelby Street to Wade
Street. The cost of the supplemental agreement shall not exceed $150,000.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the ________ day of _____________, 2016 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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