Agenda Item# 9
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
July 12, 2016
Agenda Report # 07
TO: Mayor and Councilors
SUBJECT: Use of OLOST Public Safety Contingency
INITIATED BY: Fire/EMS Department / Finance Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested authorizing the use of Other Local
Option Sales Tax (OLOST) Public Safety contingency 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 approximate amount of $261,000.
Background: The engine located at Fire Station #11 on Warm Springs Road caught
fire while inside the fire station due to mechanical failure on November 18,
2015. The insurance company has reviewed the claim and determined the extent
of repairs that are covered by our policy that were caused by the engine fire
total $296,513.48. The station was built in 1972 and other repairs in excess of
the repairs covered by insurance are needed. These additional repairs include
roof replacement, ceiling grids, flooring, insulation, etc. totaling
approximately $261,000. Some of these repairs may be covered by insurance once
the contractor is able to begin the project and determine the full extent of
the damage. The city is utilizing 2WR to perform the design/build services for
Fire Station #11 repairs and is currently under annual contract.
Analysis: The FY17 OLOST Public Safety contingency has funding available in the
amount of $352,502.
Financial Considerations: The request is made to utilize contingency to
provide for repairs at Fire Station #11 not covered by insurance.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: No annual fiscal impact.
Legal Considerations: Council approval is required to utilize OLOST Public
Safety contingency.
Recommendations/Actions: Approve a resolution authorizing the use of Other
Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST) Public Safety contingency 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 approximate amount of $261,000.
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:
That the Fire/EMS Department is hereby authorized to use approximately $261,000
in OLOST Public Safety contingency to complete the repairs which are not
covered by insurance at Fire Station #11 and utilize 2WR to perform the
design/build services under the annual contract.
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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 Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Davis 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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