CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
September 13, 2016
I. HEALTH INSURANCE - ACTIVE EMPLOYEES AND PRE-65 RETIREES:
Approval is requested
confirming rate changes for Health Insurance for Active employees and Pre-65 Retirees, modifications to the plan benefits, and approving a Wellness Incentive Option.
II. ASSISTANT TRADE CENTER DIRECTOR POSITION:
Approval is requested to hire an Assistant Trade Center Director personnel above Step C. The stated position will be at a salary of $56,720.20, Pay Grade 21F. The Trade Center has funding in its budget to support this request.
III. PROPERTY SWAP BETWEEN COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT AND THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT:
Approval is requested to execute all documents related to the property swap between the Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) and the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) for future educational and redevelopment purposes.
The CCG currently owns 1000, 1026, 1030, 1044, and 1102 Fort Benning Road, and 3970, 3966, 3960, 3954, and 3832 Cusseta Road. The total values of these properties is $1,446,000. The MCSD currently owns 8+ acres at Brewer Elementary on Buena Vista Road needed for a transportation project, and a property located at 1125 Alexander Street that can be used for the expansion of Pop Austin, for a total value of $698,000. Once the properties are transferred there will be a balance due payable to CCG in the amount of $748,000 which will be reallocated to the Enterprise Zone fund to be used for future transportation and recreational projects.
IV. ALLOCATION OF HOME FUNDS FOR A TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Approval is requested to enter into a HOME Written Agreement, between the Columbus Consolidated Government and Open Door Community House, to award Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $80,000 to administer a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA). The TBRA program will provide rental assistance to five (5) or more individuals or families in Columbus who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The clients are able to receive assistance for up to 2 years.
V. GEORGIA POWER POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT:
Approval is requested to enter into a Pole Attachment Agreement with Georgia Power Company for installation of City owned facilities on poles owned by the Georgia Power Company.
VI. STREET ACCEPTANCE - THAT PORTION OF RUFFIE WAY LOCATED IN KITTEN LAKE, REPLAT OF
PARCEL 200B, REPLAT OF PARCEL 200 PHASE ONE KITTEN LAKE:
Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Ruffie Way located in Kitten Lake, Replat of Parcell 200B, Replat of Parcel 200 Phase One Kitten Lake. The Engineering Department has inspected said streets and recommends the acceptance. No city funds are involved until maintenance is assumed after the two year warranty.
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VII. STREET ACCEPTANCE - GRAHAM WAY LOCATED IN ANGLIN PARK:
Approval is requested for the acceptance of Graham Way located in Anglin Park. The Engineering Department has inspected said streets and recommends the acceptance. No city funds are involved until maintenance is assumed after the two year warranty.
VIII. SHERIFF'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE:
Approval is requested for the Sheriff's Office to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Marshals Service to receive $3,500 in funding, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, for the purchase of office equipment, and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award.
IX. DONATION FOR WOODRUFF FARM SOCCER COMPLEX:
Approval is requested to accept a donation of up to $15,000 from Columbus Youth Soccer Club for the purchase of two lawn mowers for use exclusively at Woodruff Farm Soccer Complex.
X. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested for items "A" thru "F":
A. Chipper Truck - National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract
B. Vehicles for Fire/EMS - Georgia Statewide Contract
C. Full Size 4X4 1/2 Ton Crew Cab Pickup Truck - Georgia Statewide Contract
D. 2017 Chevrolet Impala Sedans - Georgia Statewide Contract
E. Landfill Gas Development Partner (LGDP) - Gas to Beneficial Use (LFGE) Project (Annual
Contract)
F. Declaration of Surplus and Donation of Live Scan Fingerprint Station and Radar Unit
XI. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES:
- - The Future of Methane at Pine Grove Landfill, Pat Biegler, Public Works Director
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DOJ Laws and FLSA/GAP Time Update, Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
- - 13th Street/13th Avenue Corridor, Donna Newman, Engineering Director and Midtown Inc.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
September 14, 2016
1.
Fencing Materials – RFB No. 17-0010 (Annual Contract)
Scope of RFB
Provide chain link fences, barbed wire, corner posts, and other fencing materials to the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments. The items will be procured on an “as needed” basis. This contract will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional 12-month periods.
September 23, 2016
1.
GPS, Offender Monitoring Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 17-0013
Scope of RFB
Provide GPS monitoring of offenders, as a means of sanction and an alternative to incarceration, for the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court. The services will be procured on an “as needed” basis. This contract will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional 12-month periods.
September 28, 2016
1.
Stump Grinder with Tracks and Trailer – RFB No. 17-0017
Scope of RFB
Provide one (1) stump grinder with tracks and trailer to be used by the Urban Forestry and Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance Division of the Public Services Department for grinding stumps from City right-of-ways and other City properties.
September 30, 2016
1.
Engineering Services for Slope Failure Repair – RFP No. 17-0006
Scope of RFB
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals for a professional engineering firm to evaluate and design repair methods for four (4) slope failure locations in Columbus, GA. The services shall be provided in accordance with Federal standards for FEMA Grants.
2.
Roofing Consultant Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 17-0007
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide roofing consulting services on an as-needed basis. The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
October 5, 2016
1.
Welding/Metal Fabrication Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 17-0011
Scope of RFB
Provide welding and fabrication services for various facilities and equipment owned by the City. The equipment may be located in buildings, ball fields, watershed lake valves, swimming pools, the Muscogee County Jail, Muscogee County Prison, and vehicles at the Auto Shop. The services will be procured on an “as-needed” basis. This contract will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional 12-month periods.
2.
Fall Line Trace Riverlink – RFB No. 17-0018
Scope of RFB
Construct the proposed concrete multi-use trail connecting the existing Fall Line Trace and Riverwalk. The proposed trail will be constructed along 10
th
Avenue, Linwood Boulevard, 5
th
Avenue, and 14
th
Street. The work primarily involves installation of the concrete path, concrete curb and gutter, and landscaping as depicted on the drawings provided as part of these Contract Documents.