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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-28-Meeting Agenda Commission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber 3/28/2007 2:00 PM INVOCATION: Rev. Mark S. Pierson, Pastor, Bethel AME Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. PRESENTATION(S) A. Mr. Wayne Hawkins. RE: Presentation of Mayor's Master Reception pins to the Commission. Attachments Five (5) minute time limit per delegation DELEGATIONS B. Ms. Taneka A. Heard. RE: City's support for National Spoken Word Week. Attachments C. Rev. James Williams, Jr. RE: Concerns about actions taken on certain personnel. Attachments CONSENT AGENDA (Item 1) PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Motion to approve the mintues of the regular meeting of the Augusta Commission held March 20, 2007. Attachments ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION 3/28/2007 AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA 3/28/2007 (Items 2-21) PUBLIC SERVICES 2. Approve Professional Services Agreement - General Advisory Airport Consulting Services Agreement with Moroney & Associates. Attachments 3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 13: A request by Kwi Suk Han for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with C & J Market located at 1565 Fifteenth St. District 2. Super District 9. Attachments 4. New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 14: A request by Kyung R. Han for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Coliseum located at 801 Walton Way. District 1. Super District 9. Attachments 5. New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 15: A request by Linda Jones for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with the 3020 Restaurant & Lounge located 3054 Damascus Rd. There will be Dance. District 5. Super District 9. Attachments 6. New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 12: A request by Im S. Yu for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with One Stop Convenience Store locted at 2382 Barton Chapel Rd. District 5. Super District 9. Attachments 7. New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 16: A request by Bradley Usry for an on premise consumption Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with The Grill At Forest Hills located at 1500 Comfort Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 5. Super District 10. Attachments 8. Approve Terminal Area Improvements Change Order No. 13 - Concessions Up-fit for non-secure area. Attachments ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 9. Approve Resolution designating the week of April 9-April 15, 2007 in observance of National Community Development Week. Attachments ENGINEERING SERVICES 10. Approve award of construction contract in the amount of $1,052,708.95 to Beam’s Construction Co. for the Tobacco Road 20” Water Main. Bid item #07-060. Attachments 11. Approve Water Line Agreement to construct a 16” water line and 8” water line along Powell Rd. and Old Gordon highway to serve Willhaven and additional growth in the Upper Butler area. Attachments 12. Motion to approve the termination of the CH2MHill's contract and place OMI on notice that they are in breach of their contract. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 12, 2007) Attachments 13. Authorize execution of the lighting agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the I-20 and Washington Road (SR 28) interchange. The estimated annual cost of $70,000 to cover operations and maintenance will be funded from Street Light account 276041610/53.12310. Attachments 14. 1) Approve award to Eagle Utility for emergency contract to repair the Laney Walker 24” sewer line between 2nd Street to East Boundary in the amount of $964,341.00. 2) Approve and ratify the actions of AUD in directing Blair Construction to perform point repairs to the Laney Walker 24” sewer line in the amount of $63,348.20, for a total repair cost of $1,027,689.20 for both items. Attachments 15. Approve additional funding in the amount of $136,187.60 for the 12” waterline relocation along Hwy 25, in conjunction with the GADOT, Peach Orchard Road Widening Project. Attachments PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 16. Consider a request from the Georgia Youth Advocate Program, Inc. for a Letter of Consent to be a direct recipient of grant funds from the Georgia Children and Youth Coordinating Council. Attachments OTHER BUSINESS 17. Update from administration on the clearing of the second and third levels of the canal. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) Attachments 18. Adopt a Resolution requesting the Augusta Canal Authority use grant funds from the Depot Project for the Third Level Canal Improvements and $50,000 of the grant for a feasibility and engineering study for white water course on the second and third level of the canal. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) Attachments 19. Resolution of Support to the Georgia Department of Transportation Board of Directors requesting the transfer of TEA grant from Depot Project to the Canal Authority. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) Attachments 20. Adopt Resolution requesting recommendations from the Augusta Canal Authority for the restoration method for repairs to the Attachments Upcoming Meetings www.augustaga.gov Augusta Canal Tow Path between the Augusta Pumping Station and I-20. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation. B. Real Estate. C. Personnel. 21. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Invocation Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Rev. Mark S. Pierson, Pastor, Bethel AME Church Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Masters Reception Department: Caption:Mr. Wayne Hawkins. RE: Presentation of Mayor's Master Reception pins to the Commission. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM National Spoken Word Week Department: Caption:Ms. Taneka A. Heard. RE: City's support for National Spoken Word Week. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Rev. James Williams Department: Caption:Rev. James Williams, Jr. RE: Concerns about actions taken on certain personnel. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Airport Professional Services Agreement - Moroney & Associates Department:Augusta Regional Airport Caption:Approve Professional Services Agreement - General Advisory Airport Consulting Services Agreement with Moroney & Associates. Background:Moroney & Associates has been the General Advisory Airport Consultant since September 2005. They have been instrumental in assisting the Airport with transitioning into the New Terminal Facility. This includes but is not limited to negotiating and implementing concession agreements, development of public parking capital plan, rate setting for Airlines, and strategic planning. Mr. Moroney has assisted the Airport with terminal financing and continues to aid staff with bond rating and facilitating covenants as dictated by the bond indenture. Analysis:It is important to maintain the continuity with the airlines, rental car agencies and bond rating agencies until all negotiations are complete. The Augusta Aviation Commission is requesting the Professional Services Agreement - General Advisory Airport Consulting Services Agreement with Moroney & Associates be approved for two years with a one year option to extend the agreement. Financial Impact:Per work authorization. Alternatives:Deny request. Recommendation:Approve request Funds are Available in the Following 551 08 1101-5211110 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Page 1 of 3 March 7, 2007 AMEMDMENT 2007 ņ A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT GENERAL ADVISORY AIRPORT CONSULTING SERVICES AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT Reference is made to the Professional Services Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "AGREEMENT") entered into as of August 20, 2002 by and between Michael G. Moroney & Associates (MGM ASSOCIATES - the Assignee of Black & Veatch Corporation and Ricondo & Associates) and the Augusta Aviation Commission (hereinafter referred to as "COMMISSION"), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the COMMISSION has undertaken the development of a new passenger terminal building complex at the Airport that will be completed in the 2007-2008 timeframe; and WHEREAS, the passenger terminal building complex was financed through the sale of Airport Revenue Bonds issue under the auspices the County’s Airport Revenue Bond Resolution which requires that certain services be performed each year by a nationally recognized Airport Financial Consultant ; and WHEREAS, the first few years after the completion of a major Airport terminal building project are the most financially sensitive and is the period of greatest need for advise and recommendations to the Commission on financial operations; and WHEREAS, the COMMISSION has retained an airport consultant to assist with business and financial planning, Bond Resolution compliance, Bond Rating Agency (Moody’s Investor Service and Fitch Ratings) coordination, and to assist with the economic development and strategic planning for the Airport; and PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT 2007 A General Advisory Airport Consulting Services Augusta Regional Airport Page 2 of 3 March 7, 2007 WHEREAS, the COMMISSION has authority to contract for such professional services and wishes to extend the term of this Agreement to continue the services of MGM ASSOCIATES during an important period of time; and; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration for the promises, conditions and covenants contained herein, COMMISSION and MGM ASSOCIATES hereby agree as follows: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the term of this Agreement. Therefore, the language in Section 2 ņ TERM is hereby amended to revise the expiration date of the Agreement from May 31, 2007 to May 31, 2009. Consequently, the terms, conditions of this Agreement and the responsibilities of MGM ASSOCIATES will remain in effect until May 31, 2009. At its option, the COMMISSION may extend the Term of this through May 31, 2010. During this option period the terms, conditions of this Agreement and the responsibilities of MGM ASSOCIATES will remain in effect until May 31, 2010. This option may be exercised at anytime by the COMMISSION providing MGM ASSOCIATES written notice. Except as amended above all other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect and unchanged. * * * * * * PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT 2007 A General Advisory Airport Consulting Services Augusta Regional Airport Page 3 of 3 March 7, 2007 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be signed and intend to be legally bound hereby. ATTEST: AUGUSTA AVIATION COMMISSION: By: ___________________________ By: ____________________________ Title: _________________________ Title: __________________________ Date: _________________________ Date: __________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM: AUGUSTA, GEORGIA By: ___________________________ By: ___________________________ Title: __________________________ Title: __________________________ Date: __________________________ Date: __________________________ ATTEST: MICHAEL G. MORONEY & ASSOCIATES: By :___________________________ By:___________________________ Title:__________________________ Title:__________________________ Date:__________________________ Date:__________________________ Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Alcohol License Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 13: A request by Kwi Suk Han for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with C & J Market located at 1565 Fifteenth St. District 2. Super District 9. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Chae S. Grover. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1210.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Alcohol License Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 14: A request by Kyung R. Han for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Coliseum located at 801 Walton Way. District 1. Super District 9. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Jinsul Ha. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1210.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Alcohol License Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 15: A request by Linda Jones for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with the 3020 Restaurant & Lounge located 3054 Damascus Rd. There will be Dance. District 5. Super District 9. Background:The applicant had a license in 2006 at another location and is moving to 3054 Damascus Rd. Analysis:The appplication meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4345.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Alcohol License Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 12: A request by Im S. Yu for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with One Stop Convenience Store locted at 2382 Barton Chapel Rd. District 5. Super District 9. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Shin Kang. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee od $1210.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Alcohol License Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 07 - 16: A request by Bradley Usry for an on premise consumption Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with The Grill At Forest Hills located at 1500 Comfort Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 5. Super District 10. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Betty Tharpe. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $2420.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Terminal Area Improvements Change Order No. 13 – Concessions Up-fit Department:Augusta Regional Airport Caption:Approve Terminal Area Improvements Change Order No. 13 - Concessions Up-fit for non-secure area. Background:The concessions up-fit costs were not included in the original construction contract because the Concessionaire had not yet been selected and their needs were not yet known. Upon selection of the Concessionaire, the concession areas, both on the secure and non-secure side, were reviewed. Analysis:The desired recommendations were made and a cost analysis done. At this time the Augusta Aviation Commission is requesting approval of the change order for the non-secure concessions area. Financial Impact:$97,657.37. Please see attachement for cost breakdown. Alternatives:Deny request. Recommendation:Approve request. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 551-081301-5413130 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Augusta Regional Airport - - Terminal Area improvements PR-69 IN-38 Concessions Upfit Area B B Rev. 2 2 December 18,2OQ6 4 4 5% OHBP 694.16 McKnight Total 5,321.91 Total Change Order 97,657.37 Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Approve Resolution designating the week of April 9-April 15, 2007 in observance of National Community Development Week Department:Housing and Community Development Department Caption:Approve Resolution designating the week of April 9-April 15, 2007 in observance of National Community Development Week. Background:The City of Augusta has been a recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds since the approval of the program by Congress in 1974. This program has been instrumental in providing federal funds to cities specifically for low and moderate income persons and areas. Annually, National Community Development Week is observed throughout the United States focusing on the benefits and recipients of the program. Congress has designated the week of April 9-April 15, 2007, as National Community Development Week. On a local basis, the Housing and Community Development Department is planning activities during this week to highlight projects and activities funded with Federal funds administered by the City. Therefore, we are asking the Mayor and Commission to officially designate the week of April 9-April 15, 2007 in observance of National Community Development Week. Analysis:Not Applicable Financial Impact:None Alternatives:None Recommended Recommendation:Approve Resolution Designating the Week of April 9-April 15, 2007 in Observance of National Community Development Week Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Not Applicable REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 9-15, 2007 AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK. WHEREAS, the week of April 9-15, 2007 has been designated as National Community Development Week and the City of Augusta, Georgia is a participant in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which funds a myriad of social service, economic development and housing programs in this community, and WHEREAS, in Augusta, Georgia and in communities throughout the nation, thirty-three years of Community Development Block Grant program funding has developed a strong working network of relationships between this local government, residents of neighborhoods and the many nonprofit agencies which provide services and help make possible our commitment to those neighborhoods, and WHEAREAS, Augusta, Georgia recognizes that the Community Development Block Grant program is a partnership of Federal, state and local government, business, nonprofit and community efforts, and that the services funded by the Federal CDBG program, administered by the local government and often delivered by local nonprofit organizations, relies heavily on the dedication and goodwill of our combined efforts, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that during National Community Development Week 2007, Augusta, Georgia will give special thanks and recognition to participants whose hard work and devotion to the neighborhoods and their low and moderate income residents help insure the quality and effectiveness of the Community Development Block Grant program, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Commission of Augusta-Richmond County join in designating April 9-15, 2006, as our "National Community Development Week", and hereby call upon the citizens of Augusta to observe this week celebrating the Community Development Block Grant Program. ATTEST: AUGUSTA, GEORGIA S E A L BY:_____________________________________ David S. Copenhaver Mayor ___________________________________ Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission CERTIFICATION I, Lena J. Bonner , Clerk of the Commission, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution as adopted by said AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION in the meeting held on March 28, 2007. S E A L __________________________________ Clerk of the Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Approve construction award for AUD bond project Tobacco Road 20" Water Main Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Approve award of construction contract in the amount of $1,052,708.95 to Beam’s Construction Co. for the Tobacco Road 20” Water Main. Bid item #07-060. Background:The Tobacco Road 20” Water Main project begins in the area of the Tobacco Road Tank. The project will be installed along the right-of-way of Tobacco Road and connect to the Morgan Road tank stub-out along Morgan Road. The total length of the 20” water main will be approximately 8,600 linear feet. The purpose for the project is to provide an additional capacity to the Morgan Road Tank and connecting water systems. This addition to the total water distribution system of Augusta will help assure the requirements of the Augusta/Ft. Gordon Water/Wastewater contract are met. Analysis:Beam’s Construction Co. submitted an acceptable qualifications package and was the lowest qualified bidder. The AUD engineering staff and ZEL Engineers, the design engineer for the project, recommended award to this contractor. Financial Impact:The bid submitted for this project was $1,052,708.95. These funds are available from account 80310174/5425110. Alternatives:1. Reject all bids which would delay the project and construction of the 20” water main. 2. Award the contract to Beam’s Construction Co. Recommendation:It is recommended to award the construction contract to Beam’s Construction Co. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 80310174/5425110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Invitation To Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Bid Item #07-060 Tobacco road – 20” Water Main for Augusta Utilities Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30911 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911. Plans and specifications for the project can be made available upon request to Augusta Blue Print. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $100.00 Documents may also be examined during regular business hours at the Augusta Builders Exchange, 1262 Merry Street, Augusta, GA 30904; F. W. Dodge Plan Room, 1281 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy, the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.augustablue.com) at no charge through Augusta Blueprint (706-722-6488) beginning Thursday, January 18, 2007. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Friday, February 9, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. in Room 605 of the Procurement Department. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. The last day to submit questions is Tuesday, February 13, 2007 by 4:00 p.m. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses are given the opportunity to submit on the various parts of the work. This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provide ample opportunity for business growth and development. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Bidders will please note that the number of copies requested; all supporting documents including financial statements and references and such other attachments that may be required by the bid are material conditions of the package. Any package found incomplete or submitted late shall be rejected by the Procurement Office. Any bidder allegedly contending that he/she has been improperly disqualified from bidding due to an incomplete bid submission shall have the right to appeal to the appropriate committee of the Augusta Commission. Please mark Bid number on the outside of the envelope. Augusta has a Link Deposit program designed to provide loans to eligible local Small, Minority and Women Owned Businesses. For more information about this program contact the Office of the Disadvantage Business Enterprise @ 706-821-2406 GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2007 Augusta Focus January 25, 2007 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Max Hicks Augusta Utilities Wes Byne Augusta Utilities Yvonne Gentry DBE My DemandStar Buyers Account Info Log Bid [View Bids] View Quotes Supplier Search Build Broadcast List Reports Planholders List 6 Planholder(s) found. 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All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Format for Printing No Search << Return Export to Excel Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Approve funds for Cost Sharing Agreement for Powell Rd. 16" Water Main Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Approve Water Line Agreement to construct a 16” water line and 8” water line along Powell Rd. and Old Gordon highway to serve Willhaven and additional growth in the Upper Butler area. Background:Augusta Utilities is making a major effort to increase the water capacity of the Upper Butler, Powell Road, Jimmy Dyess Parkway and Gordon Highway areas. This additional capacity is needed to support the accelerated residential construction of the corridors. Bonded projects are currently in design to support the areas with 12”, 16” and 24” water lines. To loop these systems in the future approximately 2060 linear feet of 16” water line from the Flagler Road/Powell Road intersection to the Old Gordon Highway/Powell Road intersection and 1130 linear feet of 8” water line up Old Gordon Highway must be constructed (see attachment). The development of the Willhaven Subdivision located between Powell Road and Gordon Highway allows AUD the opportunity to cost share with the developer, R & B Construction, Inc. The described construction (see attachment) must be completed to provide water services to Willhaven. Analysis:AUD has reviewed the developer’s projected cost ($246,765) for labor and material for the construction of the required 16” and 8” water lines and associated components, and found it to be consistent with the average pricing information AUD retains for bid analysis. AUD proposes to cost share by paying the material cost ($114,371) of the project. The proposed work executed by the developer would be per AUD approved plans/specifications that meet required standards. The design effort will be at the developer’s expense. Financial Impact:Approximately $114,371 from the Renewal and Extension funds (xxxxxxx) would be used to pay for the construction material Alternatives:There is no reasonable alternative. Recommendation:Approve Water Line Agreement to pay the material cost of $114,371 for the 2060 L.F of 16” water line and 1130 L.F. of 8” water line and associated components. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: xxxxxxxxxx REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM CH2MHill Contract Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the termination of the CH2MHill's contract and place OMI on notice that they are in breach of their contract. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 12, 2007) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM I-20 Widening & Reconstruction Lighting Agreement Department:Engineering Department-Abie L. Ladson, P.E. Interim Director Caption:Authorize execution of the lighting agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the I-20 and Washington Road (SR 28) interchange. The estimated annual cost of $70,000 to cover operations and maintenance will be funded from Street Light account 276041610/53.12310. Background:GDOT has an upcoming project to widen I-20 to 3 lanes in each direction from the Warren Road Overpass to just west of the Augusta Canal. The project will involve the I- 20/Washington Road interchange which will include the addition of street lighting for the interchange. The project is scheduled to be let to contract in calendar year 2007. The I- 20/Riverwatch Parkway interchange will also have street lighting installed at it and the City Commission approved the lighting agreement for it on October 15, 2002. Analysis:The attached Lighting Agreement will cause high mast interchange lighting to be installed as part of the GDOT project. Augusta-Richmond County would be responsible for providing energy plus future operation and maintenance of the lighting system. Financial Impact:The annual operating and maintenance cost has been estimated to be $70,000. If the lighting system is installed per the agreement, funding would come from the Street Lighting account 276041610/53.12310. Alternatives:1) Authorize execution of the lighting agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the I-20 and Washington Road (SR 28) interchange. The estimated annual cost of $70,000 to cover operations and maintenance will be funded from Street Light account 276041610/53.12310. 2) Do not approve and deny the opportunity to improve the level of service for the traveling public. Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 276041610/53.12310 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Laney Walker Emergency Sewer Replacement Department:Utilities Caption:1) Approve award to Eagle Utility for emergency contract to repair the Laney Walker 24” sewer line between 2nd Street to East Boundary in the amount of $964,341.00. 2) Approve and ratify the actions of AUD in directing Blair Construction to perform point repairs to the Laney Walker 24” sewer line in the amount of $63,348.20, for a total repair cost of $1,027,689.20 for both items. Background:The Laney Walker 24” sewer line has begun failing in many locations between 2nd Street and Lovers Lane. These failures are the result of a chemical reaction between the sewage flowing in the pipe and the pipe material. The sewer line is a 24” concrete pipe that is located approximately 17 to 20 feet deep. The pipe has been failing on the top causing the subsurface material to fall into the pipe, eventually manifesting itself as a large sink hole at the roadway surface. The total problem area is located between Columbia Nitrogen Drive and the 2nd Street Lift Station, which is approximately 9,000 feet in length. To date approximately 2,600 feet of the sewer line has been replaced. This agenda item is to address some point repairs that have been performed, as well as a construction contract to replace an additional 1,600 feet of the sewer line. This 1,600 foot section of sewer line between East Boundary and 2nd Street is a location that is completely under the asphalt pavement, twenty feet deep, and in high ground water. Because of these conditions, it was decided to let a contract for this section alone, and then address the remaining sections after further evaluation. It is believed that the remaining sections may be such that the sewer line can be televised, and alternate repair methods employed so as to minimize roadway impacts and construction costs. Analysis:Eagle Utility was the low bidder in the amount of $964,341.00. This will allow for the road to be opened at the earliest possible time and provide for a good sewer line in place under a properly constructed roadway. Financial Impact:$1,027,689.20 for both items. Alternatives:None Recommended Recommendation:It is recommended to: 1) Approve award to Eagle Utility for emergency contract to repair the Laney Walker 24” sewer line between 2nd Street to East Boundary in the amount of $964,341.00 and; 2) Approve and ratify the actions of AUD in directing Blair Construction to perform point repairs to the Laney Walker 24” sewer line in the amount of $63,348.20, for a total repair cost of $1,027,689.20 for both items. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 507043420-5425210 / 80500020-5425210 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Emergency Invitation To Bid Emergency Sealed bids will be received at this office until Friday, February 23, 2007 @ 11:00 a.m. Emergency Bid Item #07-105 Laney Walker 24” Sewer Replacement Emergency BID’s will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30911 706-821-2422 Emergency BID documents may be obtained at the office of Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by Fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted at the Municipal Building on Monday, February 19, 2007 @ 3: 00 p.m. at the conference room of the Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta GA, 30909. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses are given the opportunity to BID on the various parts of the work. This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provide ample opportunity for business growth and development. No Emergency BID may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid Bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidder’s qualifications’ a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Bidders will please note that the number of copies requested; all supporting documents including financial statements and references and such other attachments that may be required by the bid invitation are material conditions of the bid. Any package found incomplete or submitted late shall be rejected by the Procurement Office. Any bidder allegedly contending that he/she has been improperly disqualified from bidding due to an incomplete bid submission shall have the right to appeal to the appropriate committee of the Augusta commission. Please mark Emergency BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of Emergency BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of Emergency BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Max Hicks Augusta Utilities Vendor Bid Amount Bid Bond Addendum 1 Beam's Construction 2335 Atomic Road Beech Island, SC 29842 $ 1,124,832.90 X X Eagle Utilities 1550 Branch Rd. Bishop, GA 30604 $ 964,341.00 X X Blair Construction P.O. Box 770 Evans, GA 30809 $ 1,215,923.19 X X Oscar Renda Contracting 522 Benson Lane Roanike, TN 76262 $ 2,242,000.00 X X Emergency Bid Item #07-105 Laney Walker 24" Sewer Replacement Friday, February 23, 2007 @ 11:00 a.m. Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Waterline Replacement on DOT Project Department:Utilities Caption:Approve additional funding in the amount of $136,187.60 for the 12” waterline relocation along Hwy 25, in conjunction with the GADOT, Peach Orchard Road Widening Project. Background:On October 5, 2004 the Commission approved an agenda item, in the amount of $1,581,897.85, for the relocation of the 12” waterline on US Hwy 25, in conjunction with the GADOT construction project. The project, from Hwy 88 to the Burke County line, has been under construction over the last two years. In the course of construction it became apparent that the waterline, running along Hwy 25, needed to be adjusted in order to place a storm drainage ditch that was added to the project. The total cost for this waterline adjustment was $136,187.60. The purpose of this agenda item is to request approval for this supplementary item to the GADOT contract. Analysis:The $136,187.60 figure is the reimbursement cost to the GADOT for their incurred expense. Financial Impact:$136,187.60 Alternatives:None Recommended. Recommendation:It is recommended to approve additional funding in the amount of $136,187.60 for the 12” waterline relocation along Hwy 25, in conjunction with the GADOT, Peach Orchard Road Widening Project. Funds are Available in the Following 509043410-5425110 / 80110275-5425110 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Ga. Youth Advocate Program Department: Caption:Consider a request from the Georgia Youth Advocate Program, Inc. for a Letter of Consent to be a direct recipient of grant funds from the Georgia Children and Youth Coordinating Council. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Minutes Department: Caption:Motion to approve the mintues of the regular meeting of the Augusta Commission held March 20, 2007. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Clearing 2nd & 3rd level of Canal Department: Caption:Update from administration on the clearing of the second and third levels of the canal. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Resolution Canal Authority Department: Caption:Adopt a Resolution requesting the Augusta Canal Authority use grant funds from the Depot Project for the Third Level Canal Improvements and $50,000 of the grant for a feasibility and engineering study for white water course on the second and third level of the canal. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Resolution of Support Department: Caption:Resolution of Support to the Georgia Department of Transportation Board of Directors requesting the transfer of TEA grant from Depot Project to the Canal Authority. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Resolution Tow Path Department: Caption:Adopt Resolution requesting recommendations from the Augusta Canal Authority for the restoration method for repairs to the Augusta Canal Tow Path between the Augusta Pumping Station and I-20. (Requested by Commissioner Andy Cheek) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 3/28/2007 2:00 PM Affidavit Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission