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

JANUARY 26, 2016





I. FY 2016 GEORGIA DOT - SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING CONTRACT:



Approval is requested to execute a Supplemental Contract with the

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for additional funding for the

Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCTS). The additional Federal

Funds in the amount of $156,878.72 will be added to the original contract in

the amount of $174,454.82 (80%) is requested in the form of a supplemental

contract with GDOT. The additional local match of $39,219.68 (20%) will be

added to the original local funds of $43,613.71 and will be drawn from the

Multi-Governmental Funds.





II. UTILITIES RELOCATION FOR FOLLOW ME TRAIL- AT&T:



Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with AT&T for the

relocation of certain utilities as associated with the construction of the

bridge over Victory Drive at a cost not to exceed $31,896.64. Funding is

available under the South Lumpkin Multi-Use Facility project which is a part of

the Transportation Investment Act Program. Any future maintenance work to be

performed on these utilities will be the responsibility of AT&T.





III. GO! TRANSIT CAPITAL PROGRAM GRANT:



Approval is requested to submit an application and accept if approved a

Go! Transit Capital Program Grant in the amount of $6 million, with no local

match required, from the State Road and Tollway Authority for the purpose of

providing the necessary funding for the environmental studies needed to develop

a high-speed rail service between Columbus and Atlanta.





IV. COLUMBUS UMPIRES ASSOCIATION:



Approval is requested to authorize the use of Columbus Umpires

Association as a vendor for officiating games with the Columbus Parks and

Recreation Department at a current cost of $23.00 per umpire per game for adult

league softball and $24.00 per game for senior league softball.





V. DONATIONS FOR THE EMPTY BOWL FUNDRAISER:



Approval is requested to authorize the Columbus Parks and

Recreation to accept donations in the form of gift certificates, check, and

cash from sponsors and individuals for the purpose of purchasing supplies

each year for the Empty Bowl event. Also, to allow Columbus Parks and

Recreation to accept cash, check, and credit card donations before and

during the event for tickets to the event, auction pieces, and money donations.

100% of the money will go to Feeding the Valley for the Kid?s Caf? program.

Bowls will be sold after the event for donations as well.





VI. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A" thru "B":



A. Removal & Recycling/Reuse, Scrap Metal, Bulky Items & Similar

Material From The Columbus Landfill (Annual Contract)

B. Network Consulting Services



ADD-ON



VII. 2016 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND - GRANT APPLICATION FOR CLAFLIN:



Approval is requested to submit an application, in partnership with

Friends of Historic Claflin, to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources,

Historic Preservation Division, in an amount up to $35,000 for the

development of a preservation plan, to include testing for hazardous materials

and training for abatement and demolition workers, for the Claflin School

Restoration Project, located at 1532 5th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia, with a 40%

cash and in-kind match to be provided in total by Friends of Historic

Claflin, and to accept the grant, if awarded, and amend the Multi-Governmental

Fund by the amount awarded.





VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES:



- - Aquatic Center Update, Dr. James Worsley, Parks and Recreation

Director

- - Integrated Waste/Fleet Replacement Update, Pat Biegler, Director

of Public Works

- - FY15 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/CAFR, Pam Hodge, Deputy

City Manager





CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

JANUARY 26, 2016

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February 5, 2016

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Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government, Juvenile Drug Court, is seeking proposals

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participants in the following areas: Anger Management, Crisis Intervention,

Individual and Family Counseling, Psychological Evaluator and In Home

Counselor. The term of the contract will be for one (1) year with the option

to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods.

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