City Manager's Agenda
09/02/2008
I. LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX - AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PLANNING:
Authorization is requested to proceed with design, engineering, site
investigation, project management and other essential studies on the
preliminary Local Option Sales Tax Bond List by utilizing existing funding
sources identified. An agenda report, resolutions and list of projects are
attached. Click link for resolution.
II. UNITED STATES ARMY CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES STRONG (ASPYN) GRANT:
Authorization is requested to submit an application and if awarded accept
$120,000 in grant funds from the United States Army Child and Youth Services
(CYS) Strong (ASPYN) Program. An agenda report and resolution are attached.
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III. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - GRANT:
Authorization is requested to accept responsibility as Pass-Through Agency for
Local Assistance Grants from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs in the
amount of $30,000 as approved by the Georgia State Assembly for various local
agencies and program.
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IV. VARIANCE - FLOURNOY & CALHOUN REALTORS AT 1100 14th STREET DESIGN:
Applicant, Flourrnoy and Calhoun Realtors, is requesting a variance to City
Code Section 7.10.1 that requires sidewalk in all residential, commercial and
industrial developments for proposed development at 1100 14th Street. The
Department of Engineering has reviewed the request and recommends denial. An
agenda report, resolution and map are attached.
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V. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" thru "I": Click link for agenda
report and resolutions.
A. Van, Commercial Cutaway
B. Cab & Chassis for 25-Yard Refuse Collection Body
C. Change Order One for Window Cleaning and Resealing Services
D. Sport Utility Vehicle for Fire/EMS
E. Vehicle Wash Refurbishment
F. New Scoreboard System
G. Emergency Repairs at Garfield Radio Tower
H. Additional Services Required for Brownfield Project
I. Change Order Ten for Library Needs List (Construction)
Bid Advertisements
(Scheduled bid opening dates)
September 2, 2008
1. Study to Establish Waste Collection Fee ? RFP No. 09-0004
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking qualified firms to
perform a study to establish a waste collection fee schedule. All rate studies
shall consider both the once per week household waste pick up and the twice per
week household waste pick up.
September 10, 2008
1. Ball Field Machine? RFB No. 09-0004
Scope of RFB
Provide one (1) ball field machine (Toro Workman 3200 or equal) to be used by
the Park Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department to prep,
groom and maintain ball fields in infields at city owned parks throughout
Muscogee County.
2. Hydraulic Trash Loader ? RFB No. 09-0010
Scope of RFB
Provide one (1) hydraulic trash loader to be used by the Integrated Waste
Division of the Public Services Department. The Peterson ?Lightning Loader?
and the Holmac Pac-Mac? models are currently in the City?s Fleet. Mechanics
and operators are trained and familiar with these models. Therefore, these
models are preferred.
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September 17, 2008
1. Kitchen Equipment for Marina ? RFB No. 09-0005
Scope of RFB
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids for
refrigerators, ice machine, food prep/work tables, range/griddle/oven and
electric fryer. Vendors may bid on any or all of the equipment. City staff
will install the equipment at Lake Oliver Marina, which is currently under
construction.
September 26, 2008
1. Columbus South Development Opportunity ? RFP No. 08-0025
Scope of RFP
The City of Columbus is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of
35.57 (+/-) acres of vacant land located off Cusseta Road and Fort Benning
Road. Over the past few years, this area has seen revitalization efforts that
helped improve the quality of life of the community by building new housing and
adding new businesses. Some of the housing developments include the Baker
Village Revitalization, which will create 244 new apartment units, and the
Ambling Development, which is anticipating creating 250 units. In addition,
several transportation improvements are underway, such as a proposed four (4)
lane widening of Cusseta Road, which will help alleviate congestion problems
and will improve access to the area.
November 1, 2008
1. Consulting Services for Historic Design Guidelines ? RFP No. 09-0001
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals to update and
reformat the existing Design Guidelines used for approval of Certificate of
Appropriateness in the locally designated historic districts. This project does
not call for entirely new sets of guidelines. Instead, the successful
consultant will work with and refine existing guidelines creating opportunities
for interpretations that are more specific, color renderings, digitalization,
and other tools.
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