Columbus, Georgia

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Agenda Item #_1_





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



November 6, 2007



Agenda Report #__207__





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department

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(A) WASHER EXTRACTOR AND DRYER ? RFB NO. 08-0020



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of a commercial washer

extractor and a gas dryer from Commercial Coin & Laundry Equipment Company in

the amount of $50,094.00. This replacement equipment will be used at the

Muscogee County Jail.



Twenty-one bid invitations were mailed and the specifications were posted on

the City?s website. Two bids were received on October 10, 2007 and this bid

has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



DESCRIPTION WASHER EXTRACTOR GAS

DRYER

Commercial & Coin Laundry Equipment Company

(Gulf Breeze, FL) 43,587.00 6,507.00

TriState Technical Services

(Waycross, GA) *31,888.00 7,252.00



*The bid specified a Braun 100NESP-2 Washer Extractor, which is equivalent

equipment that operates the same as the other three machines currently in

place. The site is already plumbed and prepared for installation of a Braun

100NESP-2, with little or no modification. More importantly, the machines are

operated by inmate labor; therefore, it is important to maintain a continuity

of equipment with the same loading and operation instructions. Tri-State

Technical Services proposed a Pellerin Milnor 42026X7J washer extractor; the

vendor?s proposed equipment does not meet specifications. The Purchasing

Division provided written notification to Tri-State Technical Services.



Funds are budgeted in the FY08 Budget, Sheriff-Jail ? Capital Expenditures Over

$5000; 0101-550-2600-JAIL-7761.

(B) PAYMENT FOR AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS FOR G.R.E.A.T. PROGRAM



It is requested that Council approve the payment to Six Flags Over Georgia for

amusement park tickets in the amount of $21,521.50. The tickets were used to

take children participating in the G.R.E.A.T. program to Six Flags/White Water

during Summer months of 2007.



The Columbus Police Department Gang Resistance Education And Training

(G.R.E.A.T.) Program is currently in its eleventh year. G.R.E.A.T. is a life ?

skills competency program designed to provide students with the skills they

need to avoid gang pressure and youth violence. G.R.E.A.T. violence prevention

curriculum helps students develop beliefs and practice behaviors that will help

them avoid destructive behavior. The G.R.E.A.T. Program helps youths avoid

gang membership, prevent violence and criminal activity, and develop a positive

relationship with law enforcement. This is accomplished by using a skills-based

approach that addresses three domain of learning: cognitive, behavioral, and

affective. The G.R.E.A.T. Program produces attitude and behavioral change

through a unique combination of skills training, cooperative learning,

discussion, and role-playing. Students are provided with many opportunities to

model and practice relevant life skills.



The summer component of the program is filled with classroom curriculum and

extra curricular activities, which serve to reinforce the 13-week school

program with cognitive, social, and self ? esteem building opportunities. The

summer education and recreation program continues to build on the G.R.E.A.T.

school based program. Students enjoy recreational games, outings and

participation in community service projects. The goals for the summer component

are:

To provide the opportunities for children to enhance both life and social skills

To help make children aware of alternatives to gang involvement.

To provide structure during the summer break



The outings to Six Flags/White Water comprise a portion of the Summer

component. The Police Department averages between two hundred -fifty and two

hundred seventy -five students, per year, for the summer program.



Funding is available through a grant awarded by the Department of Justice to

operate the G.R.E.A.T. Program, FY08 Budget: Multi Government Project Fund -

Police- G.R.E.A.T. Program ? Operating Materials; 0216-400-3370-GREA-6728.

?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A COMMERCIAL WASHER EXTRACTOR AND A

GAS DRYER FROM COMMERCIAL COIN & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF

$50,094.00.



WHEREAS, this replacement equipment will be used at the Muscogee County

Jail.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized purchase a commercial

washer extractor and gas dryer from Commercial Coin & Laundry Equipment Company

in the amount of $50,094.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY08 Budget,

Sheriff-Jail ? Capital Expenditures Over $5000; 0101-550-2600-JAIL-7761.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM B?

A RESOLUTION





NO.______________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA FOR

AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,521.50.



WHEREAS, the tickets were used to take children participating in the

G.R.E.A.T. program to Six Flags/White Water during Summer months of 2007; and,



WHEREAS, the Columbus Police Department Gang Resistance Education And Training

(G.R.E.A.T.) Program is currently in its eleventh year. G.R.E.A.T. is a life ?

skills competency program designed to provide students with the skills they

need to avoid gang pressure and youth violence; and,



WHEREAS, the outings to Six Flags/White Water comprise a portion of the Summer

component. The Police Department averages between two hundred -fifty and two

hundred seventy -five students, per year, for the summer program.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Six Flags

Over Georgia for amusement park tickets in the amount of $21,521.50. Funding

is available through a grant awarded by the Department of Justice to operate

the G.R.E.A.T. Program, FY08 Budget: Multi Government Project Fund - Police-

G.R.E.A.T. Program ? Operating Materials; 0216-400-3370-GREA-6728.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

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