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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-10-Meeting Agenda Engineering Services Committee Meeting Committee Room- 4/10/2006- 3:00 PM ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Motion to authorize the purchase and acceptance of property located off of Bennock Mill Road in connection with the 80500 Spirit Creek Collection System and Force Main Project. Attachments 2. Report from staff regarding the funding for a maintenance agreement for the Augusta Canal. (Referred from March 13 Engineering Services) Attachments 3. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Property # 139-0-231-00-0 3522 Barker Drive, which is owned by Derrick McClusky for 4,171 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 4,171 Sq. Feet for a Temporary Easement. AUD Project: Horsepen Sanitary Sewer, Phase 2A. Attachments 4. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Property # 139-0-245-00-0 3102 Blackmon Court, which is owned by Emma Lou Phelps for 4,619 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 4,666 Sq. Feet for a Temporary Easement. AUD Project: Horsepen Sanitary Sewer, Phase 2A. Attachments 5. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Property # 111-0-015-00-0 3108 Mike Padgett Hwy and #111-0-017-00-0 3110 Mike Padgett Hwy, which is owned by William A. N. Sweat and Frankie A. Sweat for 1,276.928 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 975.061 Sq. Feet for a Temporary Easement of # 111-0- 015-00-0 3108 Mike Padgett Hwy and 1,479.574 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 1,104.526 Sq. Feet Attachments www.augustaga.gov for a Temporary Easement of #111-0-017-00-0 3110 Mike Padgett Hwy. AUD Project: Horsepen Sanitary Sewer, Phase 2A. 6. Motion to approve and accept Agreement with Acsential, Inc. for Corporate Communications Plan for Augusta Utilities Department. Attachments 7. Presentation by Mr. Joe Jones of Jay's Carwash & Supply regarding problems at his business due to construction work on Barton Chapel Road. Attachments 8. Presentation by Ms. Lola Waltower regarding a sewer tie in to her home. Attachments 9. Approve Award of Construction Contract to Blair Construction, Inc. in the amount of $427,123.51 to be funded from the project construction account for Paving Dirt Roads Phase VIII, (Contract I: Whisnant Drive and Hauchman Hill Road) CPB # 323-04- 200823808 as requested by the Engineering Department, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds. Attachments 10. Approve the creation of a top ten list of road and drainage projects for the purposes of tracking and regular status reporting on major work in the city. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek) Attachments 11. Approve CPB# 323-04-200823591 change order number three in the amount of $53,868.00 with Beam’s Contracting, Inc. for the Traffic Engineering Phase II, North Leg & Gordon Highway Project to be funded from the Project Contigency Account as requested by the Engineering Department. Attachments 12. Reauthorize and reappoint the Water Way (Hydrilla) Sub-Committee. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek) Attachments Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM 1115 Bennock Mill Road Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize the purchase and acceptance of property located off of Bennock Mill Road in connection with the 80500 Spirit Creek Collection System and Force Main Project. Background:In connection with the 80500 Spirit Creek Collection System and Force Main Project, Augusta Utilities Department needs to acquire 804 Square Feet (0.02 acre), more or less, from Emily J. Purvis, as owner. Analysis:The property is necessary for the project. Financial Impact:Owner has agreed to sell the property at issue to Augusta, Georgia for $282.00 and the funds will come from the project budget. Alternatives:Approve or deny the motion for conveyance and acceptance of property located off of Bennock Mill Road. Recommendation:Approve the motion for conveyance and acceptance of property located off of Bennock Mill Road. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: G/L: 510043420-5411120 J/L: 80280500-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Augusta Canal Maint. Agreement Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Report from staff regarding the funding for a maintenance agreement for the Augusta Canal. (Referred from March 13 Engineering Services) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Condemnation - Derrick McCluskey Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Property # 139-0-231-00-0 3522 Barker Drive, which is owned by Derrick McClusky for 4,171 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 4,171 Sq. Feet for a Temporary Easement. AUD Project: Horsepen Sanitary Sewer, Phase 2A. Background:The appraised value of the easement is $1,147.00. In order to timely acquire access, condemnation will be necessary. Analysis:Condemnation is required in order to acquire the easement. Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered by project budget. Alternatives:Deny the authorization to condemn. Recommendation:Approve the authorization to condemn. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: G/L 510043420-5411120 J/L 80250202-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Condemnation - Emma Lou Phelps Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Property # 139-0-245-00-0 3102 Blackmon Court, which is owned by Emma Lou Phelps for 4,619 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 4,666 Sq. Feet for a Temporary Easement. AUD Project: Horsepen Sanitary Sewer, Phase 2A. Background:The appraised value of the easement is $1,272.00. In order to timely acquire access, condemnation will be necessary. Analysis:Condemnation is required in order to acquire the easement. Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered by project budget. Alternatives:Deny the authorization to condemn. Recommendation:Approve the authorization to condemn. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: G/L 510043420-5411120 J/L 80250202-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Condemnation - William A. N. Sweat and Frankie A. Sweat Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Property # 111-0-015-00-0 3108 Mike Padgett Hwy and #111-0-017-00- 0 3110 Mike Padgett Hwy, which is owned by William A. N. Sweat and Frankie A. Sweat for 1,276.928 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 975.061 Sq. Feet for a Temporary Easement of # 111-0-015-00-0 3108 Mike Padgett Hwy and 1,479.574 Sq. Feet for a Permanent Easement and 1,104.526 Sq. Feet for a Temporary Easement of #111-0-017-00-0 3110 Mike Padgett Hwy. AUD Project: Horsepen Sanitary Sewer, Phase 2A. Background:The appraised value of the easement is $1,104.00 for # 111- 0-015-00-0 3108 Mike Padgett Hwy and $1,276.00 for #111- 0-017-00-0 3110 Mike Padgett Hwy, for a total of $2,380.00. In order to timely acquire access, condemnation will be necessary. Analysis:Condemnation is required in order to acquire the easement. Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered by project budget. Alternatives:Deny the authorization to condemn. Recommendation:Approve the authorization to condemn. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: G/L 510043420-5411120 J/L 80250202-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Corporate Communications Plan for Augusta Utilities Department Department:Utilities Department Caption:Motion to approve and accept Agreement with Acsential, Inc. for Corporate Communications Plan for Augusta Utilities Department. Background:On February 22, 2006, the Commission approved the recommended bid award for Corporate Communication Plan, RFQ# 06-016, to Acsential, Inc. and authorized the Augusta Utilities Department, the Administrator, and the Attorney to negotiate a final contract with Acsential subject to approval by the Commission. AUD met with Acsential and Acsential agreed to the same contract form and language used in our prior contract for the same services provided by another firm. The form and language of the prior contract have been approved previously by the Administrator and Attorney. Analysis:Approving this contract will allow work to proceed on several communications projects. Financial Impact:Acsential will work on various projects including the production of the AUD Newsletter. Each project will be based on the amount set forth in the contract. The total amount for the contract is $68,012.00 Alternatives:1. Approve the contract with Acsential, Inc. as presented. 2. Do not approve contract. Recommendation:Approve and accept the Agreement with Acsential, Inc. for the Corporate Communication Plan for Augusta Utilities Department in the amount of $68,012.00. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts:506043110-5233112 and 506043120-5233112 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Jay's Carwash & Supply Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Presentation by Mr. Joe Jones of Jay's Carwash & Supply regarding problems at his business due to construction work on Barton Chapel Road. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Lola Waltower Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Presentation by Ms. Lola Waltower regarding a sewer tie in to her home. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Paving Various Rds Phase VIII (Contract I) Department:Abie L. Ladson, P.E., Interim Director Engineering Department Caption:Approve Award of Construction Contract to Blair Construction, Inc. in the amount of $427,123.51 to be funded from the project construction account for Paving Dirt Roads Phase VIII, (Contract I: Whisnant Drive and Hauchman Hill Road) CPB # 323-04- 200823808 as requested by the Engineering Department, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds. Background:Whisnant Drive and Hauchman Hill Road are among the list of roads in the Paving Dirt Roads Program that is funded through Phase VI of the 1% Sales Tax. This project will consist of improving drainage and paving the existing dirt roads. The contract time is 180 calendar days Analysis:Bids were received on March 16, 2006 with Blair Construction, Inc. being the low bidder. Bid results are as follow: CONTRACTOR BID 1. Blair Construction, Inc $427,123.51 2. APAC-Southeast, Inc $534,820.60 3. MaBus Brothers Construction $692,808.85 Blair Construction will be using the following DBE subcontractors. DBE SUBCONTRACTORS AMOUNT 1. B/E Electrical Contractors $8,075.00 2. Southern Utility Supply $20,200.00 3. Tucker Grading & Hauling $26,755.00 TOTAL: $55,030.00 DBE%: 12.88% Financial Impact:Funds are available in the project construction account. Alternatives:1) Approve Award of Construction Contract to Blair Construction, Inc. in the amount of $427,123.51 to be funded from the project construction account for Paving Dirt Roads Phase VIII, (Contract I: Whisnant Drive and Hauchman Hill Road) CPB # 323-04- 200823808 as requested by the Engineering Department, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds. 2) Do not approve and not construct project. Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 323-04-200823808/5415414110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Road and Drainage Projects List Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Approve the creation of a top ten list of road and drainage projects for the purposes of tracking and regular status reporting on major work in the city. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Traffic Engineering Phase II (Revised) Department:Abie L. Ladson, P.E., Interim Director Engineering Department Caption:Approve CPB# 323-04-200823591 change order number three in the amount of $53,868.00 with Beam’s Contracting, Inc. for the Traffic Engineering Phase II, North Leg & Gordon Highway Project to be funded from the Project Contigency Account as requested by the Engineering Department. Background:This project consists of safety and operational improvements at the following locations throughout Augusta: Wheeler Road at Augusta West Parkway, Windsor Spring Road at Lincolnton Parkway, North Leg Road at Gordon Highway, and Ruby Drive at Richmond Hill Road. All areas have been completed except North leg at Gordon Highway. Analysis:During construction, it was discovered that the existing drainage system will not be adequate for the current storm discharge. It is the Engineering Department recommendation to replace selected storm drainage structures as required, and to re-route approximately 50% of the existing stormwater to Rocky Creek Tributary. Unsuitable soil was also discovered during construction, which requires an additional 18-inch thick of aggregates (rocks). This is required to stabilize the subgrade for the proposed roadway improvements. Financial Impact:Funds for $53,868.00 are available in the project Contigency Account. Alternatives:1)Approve CPB# 323-04-200823591 change order number three in the amount of $53,868.00 with Beam’s Contracting, Inc. for the Traffic Engineering Phase II, North Leg & Gordon Highway Project to be funded from the Project Contigency Account as requested by the Engineering Department. 2)Do not approve, and discontinue the project. Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 324041110-6011110 202824020-6011110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 4/10/2006 3:00 PM Water Way (Hydrilla) Sub-Committee Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Reauthorize and reappoint the Water Way (Hydrilla) Sub- Committee. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission