Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
08/26/2014
Agenda Report # 21
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: GDOT Contract for Buena Vista Road Spiderweb
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to redevelop and
redesign the Buena Vista Road Spiderweb area.
Background: The area known as the "Spiderweb" consists of several
roadways converging in a compact area along Buena Vista Road. Traffic at
times can be heavy, causing major delays during peak hour travel times. The
problem is further compounded by the fact that an active railroad line dissects
the area, causing additional problems during the mornings and afternoon travel
periods. This has been an on going problem for several decades, causing
increased concerns in times of need for emergency vehicles and the like.
Analysis: Over time this area has been studied numerous times, but the results
were the same. The solutions proposed were cost prohibitive, with funding for
such severely limited. This project was identified in the 2012 Transportation
Investment Act (TIA) referendum and approved by the voters. With the funding
now promised under this program, this project is ready to go forward to help
rectify the need in this area. The proposal calls for Buena Vista Road to go
under an existing rail line, mitigating the need and expense for additional
right of way and utility relocation, as proposed under previous studies.
Financial Considerations: Entering into this agreement will assure funding for
this project through use of TIA funds in the amount of $40 million dollars. No
local match will be required for this project
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: General maintenance of the roadway
when completed will be the responsibility of both the city and GDOT. The
roadway is not projected for completion until 2019.
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and has
approved it as to form.
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to redevelop and
redesign the Buena Vista Road Spiderweb area.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AND REDESIGN OF THE
BUENA VISTA ROAD SPIDERWEB.
WHEREAS, the citizens of Columbus and the surrounding region approved the
Transportation Investment Act (TIA) of 2012 to include the redevelopment and
redesign of the Buena Vista Road Spiderweb area; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the city to enter into an agreement with the
Georgia Department of Transportation in order to receive the necessary TIA
funds for the development of this project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement
with the Georgia Department of Transportation for TIA funding for the
redevelopment and redesign of the Buena Vista Road Spiderweb project.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council ,
Mayor
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