Agenda Item # 4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
05/22/2012
Agenda Report # 053
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding-Wells Fargo Bank, N.A,
INITIATED BY: Donna W. Newman, Director of Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Wells Fargo Bank, Inc., for the repair/replacement of
a storm sewer across property located at 5590 Milgen Road.
Background: As part of an apparent public-private partnership between
private developers, City of Columbus and Georgia Department of Transportation
for the development of Manchester Square Shopping Center, an easement was
executed in 1988. The drainage easement between Manchester Square Partnership
and the City was for installing, constructing, repairing, maintaining and
replacement of underground pipes, conduits, manholes, and other facilities.
Part of the overall project was work performed under a GDOT contract and the
City had other responsibilities related to the relocation and closure of roads.
Analysis: In 2011, the City was contacted by representatives from Wells Fargo
in reference to problems with the storm drain, 108 inch corrugated metal pipe
that crosses this property. After research of historical documents, it was
determined this pipe was installed as part of a public-private partnership and
was intended for the City to maintain. The City staff began working with Wells
Fargo to look at possible solutions for repair. With a preference to replace
in lieu of repair. Wells Fargo has offered to share in the cost of the
replacement. Wells Fargo will be responsible for design and construction.
Financial Considerations: In accordance with the agreement, the City would be
responsible for the reimbursement of fifty percent (50%) of Wells Fargo costs
and expenses to complete the work in accordance with the approved project.
Funds are available in 94001 LOST STORMWATER CIP accounts. The final cost will
not be determined until completion of the work but has been estimated not to
exceed $300,000. The City's expenses in accordance with the agreement would
then be estimated at $150,000.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The City would assume normal
maintenance after the repair/replacement of the system.
Legal Considerations: Failure to repair/replace pipe could place future
liabilities on the City. Legal agreements obligating expending City funds
require Council authorization.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Wells Fargo Bank,Inc. for the purpose of
repair/replacement of a storm sewer across property located at 5590 Milgen
Road.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND WELLS FARGO BANK, INC., TO REPAIR/REPLACEMENT A STORM SEWER( DRAINAGE
LINE) ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MILGEN ROAD AND WOODRUFF
FARM ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 WITH THE CITY'S SHARE BEING
$150,000.
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo is the current owner of property located at the
intersection of Milgen Road and Woodruff Farm Road; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the original development of Manchester Square Shopping
Center, a public-private partnership was initiated assigning responsibility of
maintenance of storm sewer in the area to Columbus, Georgia through the
execution of a drainage easement; and,
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, Inc. and the City desire to repair/replace the storm
sewer (drainage line) in accordance with terms and conditions of a Memorandum
of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and Wells Fargo Bank, Inc., for the purpose of
the repair/replacement of a storm sewer (drainage line) across property located
at the intersection of Milgen Road and Woodruff Farm Road. Upon approval of
the work, the City shall reimburse Wells Fargo Bank,Inc. for 50% of Wells
Fargo's cost and expenses to complete the work in accordance with the approved
project. Funds are available in the CIP account for LOST Stormwater
Infrastructure.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of
_____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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