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

March 26, 2019





I. AMNESTY MONTHS FOR INTEREST AND PENALTY ON DEMOLITION LIENS:

Approval is requested to designate May and June 2019 as Amnesty Months

for Interest and Penalty on Demolition Liens.



II. AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT TRANSITION PLAN:

Approval is requested to submit the American Disability Act (ADA)

Transition Plan to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The Georgia

Department of Transportation has requested the City submit a copy of the

current ADA Transition Plan and after review of all City facilities, the City

staff has updated the ADA Transition Plan for submittal.



III. JUVENILE JUSTICE INCENTIVE GRANT:

Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded,

accept funds up to $750,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for

the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Court and amend the

Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award, with no local match

required. The grant period is from July 1, 2019 to July 30, 2020. Muscogee

County Juvenile Court is requesting funds to provide evidence-based treatment

and surveillance to juvenile offenders.



IV. ADULT DRUG COURT CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL GRANT:

Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if approved, accept

funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the

Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court, from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and

authorize a sole source contract to New Horizons Behavioral Health, Talbott

Recovery and Dr. Andrew Cox and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the

amount of the grant award. The City is required to provide a 10% cash matching

funds ($50,000) to participate in this grant program. This cash match is

satisfied in the salary and benefits of a current case manager who is paid for

by the City ($51,000.00).



V. PURCHASES:

Approval is requested of items "A" to "F":



A. Double Churches Pool Resurfacing

B. Contract Extension for Long Distance Telephone Services (Annual

Contract)

C. Inflatable Obstacle Course for Aquatic Center

D. Tower Lights at Radio Towers

E. Body Worn Cameras

F. Traffic Incident Management Services (Annual Contract)





VI. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS:



-- Liberty District Update - Rick Jones, Planning Director



-- Critical Vacancies - Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director



-- Pension Plan Update - Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director





Emergency Purchase ? Information Only

(1) CLIMB AND INSPECTION SERVICE FOR RIVER ROAD RADIO TOWER:



On March 7, 2019, the Engineering Department reported that the radio tower on

River Road was included in the area impacted by a tornado on Sunday, March 3,

2019. Several of the trees were damaged during the storm and guide wires were

hit by the falling trees.



Staff and Motorola representatives feel that due to the wind loads during the

storm, the structure should have a climb and inspection. This will provide

information on the structural integrity of the tower and equipment. The cost

was estimated at $10,000.



Motorola is the provider of the City?s radio system, and they will perform the

inspection.



The City Manager approved the emergency purchase on March 7, 2019.



Funding is available in the Engineering Department?s Radio Division Operation

Budget.



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( 2 ) REPLACEMENT OF CHEVROLET TAHOE PURSUIT VEHICLE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT



On March 1, 2019, the Police Department reported that a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe

pursuit vehicle was a total loss after being involved in a traffic crash on

01-23-2019. The vehicle was struck head on while at the intersection of 14th.

Street and Veteran?s Parkway. The police vehicle was not at fault for the crash

and the other vehicle is insured Metropolitan Group Property Insurance Company.



The vehicle is assigned to the Bureau of Patrol Services, Traffic Division.

This vehicle is an assigned vehicle for Sergeant Chris Anderson who is also a

supervisor for the unit. The unit responds to all traffic fatalities and

serious traffic incidents in Columbus/Muscogee County. The replacement for

this vehicle and any damaged emergency equipment is imperative.



The replacement vehicle will be purchased via Georgia Statewide Contract #

99999-ES40199409-0002 from Hardy Chevrolet (Dallas, GA), in the amount of

$33,439.00.



The City Manager approved the emergency purchase on March 7, 2019.



Funding is available: General Fund ? Police ? Motor Transport ? Automobiles;

0101 - 400 - 3230 - MOTR ? 7721.







Bid Advertisements

(Schedule opening bid dates)



March 27, 2019

1. 35-Foot Low-Floor Transit Bus (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 19-0035

Scope of Bid

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia is seeking vendors to provide

35-Foot Low-Floor Transit Buses to METRA on an ?as needed? basis. The City

anticipates purchasing approximately 0-3 buses during Fiscal Year 2020 through

Fiscal Year 2023.



The term of this contract shall be for three (3) years.



April 3, 2019

1. Mental Health Services for Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) ? RFP No.

19-0017

Scope of RFP

It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government (the city) to enter

into an annual contract with a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive mental

health services to those patients incarcerated within the Muscogee County Jail,

that meet or exceed the requirements of the 8th amendment of the United States

Constitution and are commensurate with the services accessible within our

community. The new contract shall commence on July 1, 2019.



The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to

renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.



April 12, 2019

1. Engineering Services for J.R. Allen Parkway / US 80 Corridor Study P.I.

#0016425 ? RFP No. 19-0018

Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government is accepting Statements of Qualifications

/ Proposals from qualified firms to provide Professional Services for the J.R.

Allen Parkway / US 80 Corridor Study for the Columbus-Phenix City Metropolitan

Planning Organization. Interested parties must be pre-qualified with the

Georgia Department of Transportation. Information regarding pre-qualifications

can be obtained by contacting the Georgia Department of Transportation

Pre-qualification Office: http://dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/prequalification.



2. Architectural and Engineering Services for 2nd Avenue Streetscape Study P.I.

#0016424 ? RFP No. 19-0019

Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government is accepting Statements of Qualifications

/ Proposals from qualified firms to provide Professional Services for the 2nd

Avenue Streetscape Study for the Columbus-Phenix City Metropolitan Planning

Organization. Interested parties must be pre-qualified with the Georgia

Department of Transportation. Information regarding pre-qualifications can be

obtained by contacting the Georgia Department of Transportation

Pre-qualification Office: http://dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/prequalification.



April 17, 2019

1. Compact LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Speed Detection Device ? RFB No.

19-0048

Scope of Bid

The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking vendors to provide

six (6) compact LIDAR (light detection and ranging) speed detection devices to

be used by Officers of the Columbus Police Department.



April 24, 2019

2. Athletic Equipment Maintenance/Repair Services (Annual Contract) ? RFB No.

19-0034

Scope of Bid

Provide maintenance and repair services for athletic equipment for various

departments of the Columbus Consolidated Government on an ?as needed basis.?



The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to

renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.











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