CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
November 13, 2018
I. 2018 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - GEORGIA MUSICAL TAX CREDIT - ADD ON:
Approval is requested to introduce and/or support legislation that revisits the
Georgia Musical Tax Credit legislation to adjust the parameters that must be
met to qualify for the state tax credit (to make it more feasible for
production companies to take advantage of the credit allowing for more
production activity in more areas of the state for a broader impact of economic
activity). The current legislation provides for certain state sales tax
credits for production companies producing music or musical theatre productions
in the state of Georgia for the purposes of touring the production. The
current legislation defines parameters to qualify for the tax credit that
define the dollar amount to be spent in the state of Georgia over a certain
period and the length of time that a production must tour in order to be
awarded the state tax credit. In applying for the credit as defined by the
current legislation it was found that the parameters were such that they
excluded most music and music theatre production companies from taking
advantage of the tax credit thereby severely limiting to the point of
disallowing most production activity from occurring in the state of Georgia in
that other states have incentives that can be accessed more easily.
II. GMA RECERTIFICATION CITY OF ETHICS PROGRAM:
Approval is requested to apply for recertification and, if approved, accept
recognition from the Georgia Municipal Association as a "Certified City of
Ethics". The governing subscribes to the following ethics principles and
pledges to conduct its affairs accordingly:
Serve others not ourselves
Use resources with efficiency and economy
Treat all people fairly
Use the power of our position for the well-being of our constituents
Create an environment of honesty, openness and integrity
III. FY19 LOCAL GOVERNMENT & IMPROVEMENT GRANT (LMIG):
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept the FY19 Local
Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG) from the Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT). LMIG is the GDOT program that is provides funding to
counties for resurfacing and other capital transportation projects. The
proposal is to use FY 19 funds toward the Ft. Benning Road Roundabout and
Street scapes Project. The roundabout project began construction in September
2018 and is expected to be complete in September 2020.
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IV. CREEKRISE SUBDIVISION - VARIANCE REQUEST FOR SINGLE ENTRANCE:
Denial is recommended for a variance to Section 7.8.1 (F) and 7.9.3 (A) of the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) excusing the requirement for a second
entrance for subdivisions with more than 99 lots as was requested in order to
plat and development future additions to Creekrise Subdivision which would
exceed 99 lots. Section 7.8.1.F of the UDO requires a single entrance to a
subdivision shall serve no more than 99 lots. The code does allow for the
Engineering Director to waive this requirement following sound engineering
practices. The existing subdivision currently contains 58 lots with a request
to add an additional 85 lots totaling to 143 lots.
V. PLANFIRST MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT:
Approval is requested to approve the MOA between the Georgia Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) and the Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG).
VI. DONATION FOR RECREATION DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION:
Approval is requested to accept a donation of a pool table, with an approximate
value of $4,000, by an anonymous donor to be used by the Recreation Division of
Parks and Recreation.
VII. MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR COURT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
Approval is requested to authorize and direct the execution of certain lease
and/or financing documents pertinent to a lease between BciCapital, Inc.
(?Lessor?) and Columbus, Georgia Consolidated Government (?Lessee?) in relation
to the Court Management System Upgrade. Execution of the master lease
agreements allow the City to finance the cost of the Court Management System
Upgrade over a 5 year period.
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VIII. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" to "H":
A. Roofing Services at Bull Creek Golf Course Clubhouse
B. Change Order 3 for Public Defender Office (Alternate #2) of the
Muscogee County Jail Kitchen Floor Refurbishment Project
C. Agenda & Meeting Management Software
D. Radio Upgrade for Public Safety
E. Electronic Validating Fareboxes
F. Professional Consultant Services for Life-Safety Implementation, Judicial
Space Reconstruction, Continued Timeliness and Action Plan for Development of
a New Government Center and Judicial Building
G. Ford Explorer - Georgia Statewide Contract
H. Surplus Safe
Emergency Purchase ? Information Only
HISTORIC LINWOOD GATEHOUSE ROOF REPAIR:
On September 27, 2018, the Public Works Department required approval of an
emergency purchase for the roof repair at the Historic Linwood Gatehouse.
On June 17, 2018, this building was damaged due to a large tree falling onto
the corner of the building during a severe weather event. Engineering,
Facilities Maintenance and private contractors have assessed the damage to this
building and have established an estimated repair cost of $24,000.00. Due to
the building being identified and registered as a historic building, it will
require a specialist to restore the structure back to its original state prior
to this incident.
Graddy Construction contractor was given the opportunity to quote the project
based on their prior work history with the City, as well as, their immediate
availability. Other contractors were contacted and none were able to commit to
having crews ready as soon as authorization was received. Graddy Construction
also has experience managing repairs for historic structures such as this.
The City Manager approved the emergency purchase on September 29, 2018.
The funding is available in the FY19 Budget: LOST/Infrastructure ? Public
Works ? Infrastructure/LOST ? Building Maintenance & Repair ? LOST Facilities;
0109 ? 260 ? 9901 ?MNTN ? 6521 ? 96001 - 20190
IX. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS:
- - Government Center Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
- - Veterans Homelessness Update - Pat Frey, Home for Good (Requested
by Home for Good/Mayor's Office)
- - Fire/EMS Update - Jeff Meyer, Fire Chief
- - Cooperative Extension Update - Rhea Bentley, Cooperative Extension
Director
- - Status of Save-A-Pet Program - Pat Biegler, Public Works Director
(Requested by Councilor Walker Garrett) Delayed
- - SPLOST Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager - Delayed
- - Theo McGhee Park - Mary Cain, Fit Kids Fun for Parks and
Playground (Requested by Parks and Recreation)
Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
November 14, 2018
1. 3-Ton Vibratory Asphalt Roller ? RFB No. 19-0016
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified
vendors to provide one (1) 3-Ton Vibratory Asphalt Roller.
November 28, 2018
1. Aluminum Trench Box ? RFB No. 19-0019
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified
vendors to provide one (1) aluminum trench box for Stormwater Management.
2. Furniture for Drug Court Offices ? PQ No. 19-0003
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from
qualified vendors to provide furniture, to include assembly and installation,
for the Drug Court Offices located in the East and West Wings of the Government
Center.
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