CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
November 14, 2017
I. INCREASE MUNICIPAL COURT JURISDICTION:
Approval is requested
to add item #20 to the 2018 Legislative Agenda to request local legislation to increase the civil jurisdiction of the Municipal Court of Columbus from $15,000 to $50,000.
II. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 92-14, COMPLETE STREETS POLICY:
Approval is requested to adopt the proposed amendments to the local Complete Streets Policy resolution. The proposed amendment calls for three major changes to the policy that will strengthen the policy, allowing for more transparency and accountability. The three proposed changes are as follows:
1.
Adopt specific engineering design guidelines for the application of bike, pedestrian, and transit facilities; including acknowledging the role that aesthetic design can have for encouraging safe and welcoming streets.
2. Create a committee to publicly address and make transparent the process of how CCG/GDOT decide which roadways may be feasible for Complete Street implementation. This committee shall abide by objective, quantifiable, criterion when evaluating a corridor for the feasibility of a complete streets application.
3. This committee shall report a status update to the public on the state of complete streets project implementation and other metrics that are crucial to monitoring and allowing stakeholders to have the data and information available to them in order to help direct public discourse.
III.
LEASE AGREEMENT - 919 LAWYERS LANE AND 2401 BUENA VISTA ROAD:
Approval is requested
to renew a lease agreement with New Horizons to lease the buildings located at 919 Lawyers Lane and 2401 Buena Vista Road for $3,394 per month for an additional five (5) years.
There will be no cost burden to the City. The tenant pays the City $55.87 per month for maintenance and property insurance. The tenant will be responsible for phone, utilities, liability insurance, etc.
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IV. UNUSED SICK LEAVE:
Approval is requested to authorize a payment of $365,000 from the FY18 budget to employees for unused sick leave in accordance with 16B-15-6(2) of the Columbus Code of Ordinances.
V.
COLLATERALIZATION METHOD CHANGE:
Approval is requested authorizing the City’s participation in the State’s Pooled Secure Deposit Program for the collateralization of public funds.
VI. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" thru "F":
A. Office Supplies - Annual Contract
B. Environmental Consulting Services for Brownfields Assessment - Annual Contract
C. Internal Commercial Freezer & Cooler Unit for Muscogee County Prison
D. Legal Counsel of Record for the Department of Community Reinvestment - Annual Contract
E. Engine Replacement for Tympco 600 Street Sweeper
F. Repair of Caterpillar Bulldozer D7R
VII. 2017-18 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) CONTINUATION GRANT: Add-On
Approval is requested to submit and if approved, accept a grant for $349,897 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia along with $68,874 from the 5% Crime Victim Surcharge Fund allocated in the FY18 Budget to provide funding for Crime Victim Assistance in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Along with an additional In-Kind Match of $18,600 to be contributed by volunteer hours, it is requested that the multi-governmental fund be amended by the amount awarded plus the local match.
VIII. 2017-18 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) COMPENSATION GRANT: Add-On
Approval is requested to submit and if approved, accept a grant for $48,649 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia allocated in the FY18 Budget to provide funding for Crime Victim Assistance in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. This Compensation Advocate Grant has a Match Waiver so there is no request for either a cash match or an In-Kind match. It is requested that the multi-governmental fund be amended by the amount awarded.
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PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES:
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Solar Farm Project, Development Authority and George Mori,
SolAmerica Energy
- -Jail Kitchen Update, Lt. Giff Anthony, Muscogee County Sheriff Office
- - Liberty District Update, Rick Jones, Planning Director
Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
November 15, 2017
1.
Muscogee County Jail Kitchen Floor Refurbishment – RFB No. 18-0021
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Mandatory
Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM (Eastern) on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Vendors shall convene in the Ground Floor Conference Room of the Government Center Annex, which is located 420 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA, 31901, before proceeding to the work area. Vendors will be allowed a 10-minute grace period. Any vendor who is not present in Ground
Floor Conference Room of the Government Center Annex, within 10 minutes after the time slated for the beginning of the mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit, shall not be allowed to participate any further in the bid process.
November 29, 2017
1.
Muscogee County Jail Kitchen Floor Refurbishment – RFB No. 18-0021
Scope of Bid
This project includes removal and reinstallation of all kitchen equipment as necessary to demolish existing floor and install new flooring system; connection of temporary kitchen trailers to utilities; construction of decking around temporary kitchens; and removal of existing jail floor and installation of new flooring system. Alternate #1 consists of Modifications to Recorder’s Court and Alternate #2 consists of Expansion of the Public Defender’s Office.
2.
Fall Protection System for Columbus Civic Center – RFP No. 18-0011
Scope of RFP
The project will consist of designing, furnishing, and installing an Engineered Horizontal Lifeline System at the Columbus Civic Center. No later than five (5) business days before the proposal due date
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vendors desiring to do so may schedule a site visit to view and measure the work area. To schedule the site visit, contact Brian Giffin (Operation Manager) at 706-225-4855 or
bgiffin@columbusga.org
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Vendors are responsible for all necessary measurements to complete the project.
December 1, 2017
1.
On-call Services for Installation or Replacement of Storm Sewer / Combined Sewer Systems Located throughout Columbus, Georgia (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 18-0013
Scope of RFP
Install or replace elements of storm sewer / combined sewer systems located throughout Columbus-Muscogee County, on an as-needed basis. The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
December 6, 2017
1.
Pressure Washing Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 18-0022
Scope of RFP
Provide pressure washing services for the Ultraply 78+ membrane roof of the Columbus Civic Center. The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
December 8, 2017
1.
Debt Collection Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 18-0007
Scope of RFP
Provide debt collection services on an as-needed basis. The services shall maximize collections of delinquent accounts, which includes but are not limited to landfill collections, parking, false alarms, ambulance, demolition liens, etc.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.