ADD-ON
1/5/09
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Memorandum
TO: Mayor and Councilors DATE: 01/06/2009
THRU: Isaiah Hugley, City Manager
FROM: Rick Jones, AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: Economic Stimulus Package
Much is in the news today about the proposed economic stimulus bill that is
being proposed by President-Elect Obama and Congress. It is being reported
that a bill will be sent to the new Congress requesting an economic stimulus
package worth between $675 billion and $775 billion over two years, and could
top out around $850 billion. Additional reports indicate that at least $100
billion would be set aside for cash-strapped state governments and more than
$350 billion for investments in infrastructure, alternative energy and other
priorities. In addition to the federal program, Governor Perdue has also
proposed a similar economic stimulus package for the state.
While the guidelines and details of these programs have not been established,
it is our understanding that an infrastructure project will only be considered
eligible for funding if it can be shown that it is ?ready to go.? ?Ready to
go? typically means those projects that can go to construction within 180 days
of funding being approved.
In anticipation of this action and by the City Manager?s direction, the
Planning Department has identified a preliminary list of infrastructure
projects that may be eligible for funding. These projects include:
_______Projects__________________________ 2009 Projected Costs
Eastern Connector (Phases II & III) $ 35,000,000
Moon Road (Phase II & III) 9,000,000
Meritas Flood Abatement Project 3,500,000
Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation 18,000,000
Forrest Road Bridges-Repair/Replacement 5,000,000
Composting Project (equipment cost) 1,000,000
METRA Buses (four) 1,000,000
Intelligent Transportation System 7,000,000
14th Street Bridge/Riverwalk 10,000,000
Resurfacing/Rehabilitation of Streets 10,000,000
Old Camp Landfill Closure/Bank Stabilization 10,000,000
I-185 @ Victory Drive Gateway Improvements 5,000,000
Double Churches/Veterans Parkway Intersection 2,200,000
Double Churches/Whitesville Road Intersection 5,000,000
6th Avenue Flood Abatement 24,000,000
Total $145,700,000
This preliminary list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Once the criteria
for these stimulus programs has been established, additional projects such as a
trolley system or other road improvements may be added to this list. It is our
intention by identifying these potential projects that the City may submit this
listing to our federal and state elected officials and agencies for their
consideration if a stimulus program is approved.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A LIST OF
POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR THE PROPOSED ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL.
WHEREAS, President-Elect Obama and Congress are proposing an Economic Stimulus
Bill to help address the economic needs of the country; and,
WHEREAS, Governor Perdue has also proposed a similar Economic Stimulus Package
for the state of Georgia; and,
WHEREAS, such a bill may include funding for ?ready to go? infrastructure
projects for local governments that can be let within 180 days of the approval
of funding; and,
WHEREAS, a listing of ?ready to go? projects has been identified by the City
for such potential funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to submit on behalf of
the Columbus Consolidated Government, a list of potential ?ready to go?
projects to our state and federal elected officials and agencies for
consideration and support of the proposed Economic Stimulus Bill now pending
before Congress.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the ________day of _______________, __________ 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 __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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