HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-07-Meeting Agenda
Engineering Services Committee
Meeting
Committee Room- 5/7/2007- 1:05 PM
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Motion to approve the acquisition of right-of-way and
easement between Melaver/Enterprise Mill, LLC, as
owner, and Augusta, Georgia, in connection with the St.
Sebastian Way Project for 0.124 acre in fee and 0.071
acre (3,098.65 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and
maintenance easement for the following property located
at Greene Street for a purchase price of $37,180.00.
Attachments
2. Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between
The Housing Authority of The City of Augusta, Georgia,
as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in
connection with the St. Sebastian Way Project, for
property located at 1425 Walton Way (046-1-064-00-0)
for a purchase price of $172,900.00. Said property
consisting of 0.159 acre (6,939.17 sq. ft.) in fee and 0.053
acre (2,313.02 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and
maintenance easement.
Attachments
3. Approve Option Year One of Heery’s Contract for
management of capital improvement projects.
Attachments
4. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of
property # 052-0-092-00-0 Barrett Street, which is owned
by Lisa Norwood and Margaret Brodie for 1,008 square
feet of temporary easement. PW Project: Belair HIlls
Subdivision Improvement Project.
Attachments
5. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of
property # 051-0-242-00-0 Barrett Street, which is owned
by Stephen Waters and Terry Waters, for 2,938 square
feet of permanent drainage, utility & maintenance
Attachments
easement and 850 square feet of temporary construction
easement. PW Project: Belair Hills Subdivision
Improvement Project.
6. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of
Property #051-0-038-03-0 Saybrook Drive, which is
owned by Frank T. Delley, for 1,151 square feet of
temporary construction easement. PW Project: Belair
Hills Project.
Attachments
7. Report from staff regarding the D'Antignac Street
Drainage Improvements Project. (Referred from April 9
Engineering Services)
Attachments
8. 1) Approve initial annual budget in the amount of
$500,000 for fire hydrant protection devices, of which the
first $150,000 will be dedicated to the Davidson ATV
device, and the remaining annual budget may also be
applied to the Davidson ATV device or a competing
equal device, should one become available. 2) Approve
creating two additional positions within AUD to work
with the existing fire hydrant crew for the sole purpose of
maintaining fire hydrants and retrofitting existing fire
hydrants with protection devices.
Attachments
9. Presentation by Ms. Louise Page regarding business
hardship due to construction on Laney Walker Blvd.
Attachments
10. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of
property 012-0-092-01-0 Washington Road, which is
owned by MJ Properties of Augusta LLC, for 917.09
square feet of right of way, 1,334.37 square feet of
permanant construction and maintenance easement,
435.28 square feet of temporary construction easement.
PW Project:: Washington Road Intersection
Improvements Project.
Attachments
11. Motion to sell the "Alley off of Curran Street".
Attachments
12. Motion to sell Augusta Avenue Tract. Attachments
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Acquisition of Right-of-Way and Easement St. Sebastian Project #10 036-3-101-04-0
Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to approve the acquisition of right-of-way and
easement between Melaver/Enterprise Mill, LLC, as owner,
and Augusta, Georgia, in connection with the St. Sebastian
Way Project for 0.124 acre in fee and 0.071 acre (3,098.65
sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement
for the following property located at Greene Street for a
purchase price of $37,180.00.
Background:The property owner has agreed to convey a certain right-of-
way and permanent construction and maintenance easement
to Augusta, Georgia for the St. Sebastian project.
Analysis:The purchase of the referenced property is necessary for the
project.
Financial Impact:The costs necessary for this purchase will be covered under
the project budget. The County will advance the necessary
funds for the purchase and the Georgia Department of
Transportation will reimburse the funds advanced by
Augusta, Georgia after acquisition of the property.
Alternatives:Deny the motion to approve the purchse of the referenced
property.
Recommendation:Approve the motion to purchase the referenced property.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
Will be reimbursed by Georgia DOT.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Acquisition of Right-of-Way and Easement St. Sebastian Way/Greene St.'15th St.
Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between The
Housing Authority of The City of Augusta, Georgia, as
owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection
with the St. Sebastian Way Project, for property located at
1425 Walton Way (046-1-064-00-0) for a purchase price of
$172,900.00. Said property consisting of 0.159 acre
(6,939.17 sq. ft.) in fee and 0.053 acre (2,313.02 sq. ft.) of
permanent construction and maintenance easement.
Background:The property owner has agreed to convey the referenced
right-of-way and easement for a total of $172,900.00.
Analysis:The purchase of the referenced right-of-way and easement is
necessary for the project.
Financial Impact:The costs necessary for this purchase will be covered uder
the project budget. The County will advance the necessary
funds for the purchase and the Georgia Department of
Transportation will reimburse the funds advanced by
Augusta, Georgia after acquisition of the property.
Alternatives:Deny the motion to approve the purchase of the referenced
right-of-way and easement.
Recommendation:Approve the motion to purchase the referenced right-of-way
and easement.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
Will be reimbursed by Georgia DOT
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Approve Option 1 of Heery Contract to Extend Program Management Services
Department:Administration
Caption:Approve Option Year One of Heery’s Contract for
management of capital improvement projects.
Background:Heery’s Contact, dated May 6, 2004, is for three years, with
two annual renewal options, for a total of five years. The
initial 3-year term has expired. Heery is currently actively
involved in managing the following projects: • Expansion of
the Webster Detention Center • New Downtown Library •
Candy Factory demolition • Exterior Renovations of the
Municipal Building • HVAC Renovations of the Augusta
Museum of History
Analysis:The project’s noted above have benefited from Heery’s
management expertise. With the exception of the Main
Library, which is experiencing delays that are beyond the
control of Heery, the other projects are moving forward in a
satisfactory manner. The management of these projects is
likely to suffer, should Heery’s involvement be terminated.
In addition, there are other upcoming SPLOST projects that
are referenced in Heery’s Contract, that would likely benefit
from Heery’s managerial oversight, including the Exhibition
Center, Judicial Center and relocation of the Sheriff’s
Administration Building. The current full-time, on-site Heery
team consists of Bob Munger (Heery) and Jacques Ware and
Sasha McCraw (Dukes, Edwards and Dukes). Gallop &
Associates fills the position of community liaison, in a part
time capacity.
Financial Impact:
Heery’s annual billings have averaged approximately
$267,000 per year over the initial 3-year term. This
represents approximately 20% of the projected maximum
fees for that period. These figures would be expected to rise,
should the responsibilities, number of staff and projects
increase. During the last year, the staff has grown from 1 to 3
employees, in response to increasing responsibilities.
Alternatives:1. Utilize ARC staff to manage projects. 2. Seek proposals
from competing Program Management companies.
Recommendation:Approve Option Year One of Heery’s Contract for
management of capital improvement projects. Utilizing ARC
staff places a heavy burden on staff that are not
professionally-trained to manage capital improvement
projects. Furthermore, they do not have the experience or
resources of a corporation such as Heery, with over one
thousand professionals, including Program Managers,
Construction Managers, Architects, Engineers, Interior
Designers and Facility Managers. Past attempts by internal
staff to manage capital improvement projects have not
proven satisfactory. It is not recommended that proposals be
sought from competing companies at this time. Heery was
selected by a competitive, RFQ process, and they have
performed acceptably. Changing the project management
team would be disruptive to the progress of the ongoing
projects
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
SPLOST
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
SPLOST UPDATE
PREPARED BY
HEERY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
March 15, 2007
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SPLOST V PROJECT BUDGETS
SPLOST V
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Judicial Center 40,016,200$
*Expand Phinizy Rd. Jail; Replace LEC 36,000,000$
Relocate Sheriff Admin 3,000,000$
Renovations to RCCI 750,000$
Main Library 14,700,000$
*Exhibit Hall 20,000,000$
Augusta Canal Improvements 2,500,000$
Augusta Canal Bond Repayment 8,000,000$
*Bond financed 124,966,200$
INFRASTRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT
Fire Stations & Training Center 6,000,000$
Roads & Drainage 10,000,000$
Information Technology 2,000,000$
Flood Land Acquisition 500,000$
18,500,000$
QUALITY OF LIFE
Imperial Theater 500,000$
Augusta Mini Theater 500,000$
Lucy Craft Laney Museum 200,000$
The MACH Academy 100,000$
Recreation, Historic, Cultural and Other Buildings 400,000$
Augusta Museum 400,000$
Parks & Recreation 5,000,000$
7,100,000$
BOND DEBT SERVICE
$24M Jail + $20M Ex Hall 5,417,800$
5,417,800$
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
City of Blythe 912,000$
City of Hephzibah 3,104,000$
4,016,000$
TOTAL, SPLOST V BALLOT 160,000,000$
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SPLOST V BUDGET ALLOCATIONS
$ MILLIONS
JUDICIAL CENTER, $40.02
DETENTION, $36.00
FLOODLAND ACQUISITION,
$0.50 MAIN LIBRARY, $14.70
PUBLIC SAFETY (FIRE,
SHERIFF, RCCI), $9.75
RECREATION & PARKS,
$5.00
MISC. QUALITY OF LIFE,
$2.10
ROADS & DRAINAGE,
$10.00
BOND PAYMENTS, $13.41
EXHIBIT & TRADE CENTER,
$20.00
TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES,
$2.00
CANAL AUTHORITY, $2.50
HEPHZIBAH & BLYTHE,
$4.02
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EXPAND WEBSTER DETENTION CENTER
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $36M
2. SPLOST V AMOUNT: $36M
3. SCHEDULE: See Following Slide
4. WORK COMPLETED T0-DATE:
• Bond Financing
• Topographical Survey
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Architect Selection & Contract Award
• Facility Master Planning to Year 2030
• Programming
• Schematic Design
• Design & Bidding of Security Fencing
NOTES:
• The expansion of the Webster Detention Center on Phinizy Road will eventually consolidate the
County’s two primary detention facilities into a single location. This will increase efficiency and
security, greatly reducing operational costs. This project is Phase I of that process.
• Two pods will be added in this phase, raising the combined total of beds (LEC plus Webster
Detention Center) from 910 to 1242.
• A new Medical/Mental Health Facility (MMHF) will be added. By relocating this operation from
the LEC, it will accomplish several goals, including:
• Replace the undersized facility
• Locate the facility where 70% of the prisoners will be (at completion of Phase I), thereby
reducing significantly transportation costs.
• Further the goal of consolidating all detention center operations at a single location. The
MMHF will be sized for the projected jail population growth to the Year 2030.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE – EXPANSION OF WEBSTER
DETENTION CENTER
ID Task Name
1 Complete Bond Financing
2 Architect Notice to Proceed
3 Analyze Owner's Needs Assessment
4 Develop Prelim Masterplan Concepts
5 Procure Fencing Contract
6 Install Fencing
7 Finalize Program & Budget
8 Review/Approve Final Program
9 Schematic Design
10 SD Review & Approval
11 Design Development
12 DD Review & Approval
13 90% Contract Documents
14 Review 90% Contract Documents
15 Complete Contract Documents
16 Bid/Award
17 Construction
18 Close-out/Commission/Move-in
9/19
H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2
2007 2008 2009 2010
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NEW MAIN LIBRARY
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $24.075M *
2. SPLOST V AMOUNT: $14.7M
3. SCHEDULE: See Following Slide
4. WORK COMPLETED TO-DATE:
• Programming
• Architect Selection & Contact Award
• Topographic Survey
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Demolition of the Candy Factory (80% complete)
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
NOTES:
• The new Main Library will more than double the size of the existing Main Library, bringing
Augusta’s library up to a size consistent with other Southeastern cities of comparable size.
•*The Total Project Budget includes SPLOST IV and State funds.
• The expanded size will allow many books that are currently housed in the closed stacks to be placed
in public access areas.
• The Library will include separate historical and genealogical research areas, and a separate
children’s area.
• The New Main Library will be located on the NW corner of James Brown Boulevard and Telfair
Street, replacing the recently-demolished candy factory. The location will bolster efforts to
rejuvenate the James Brown Boulevard corridor.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
NEW MAIN LIBRARY
ID Task Name Finish
1 Enviro Assessment 5/18/06
2 Procure/Award Demo Contract 12/18/06
3 Demolish Candy Factory 4/23/07
4 Prelim Agreement w/ Apt. Owners 3/26/07
5 Commission Approval 4/9/07
6 HUD Approvals 8/6/07
7 Land transaction 9/6/07
8 Construct Modular Homes 3/11/08
9 Tenant Relocation 4/22/08
10 HAZMAT assessment & Remdiation 5/20/08
11 Complete Reynolds land acquisition 3/1/07
12 Enironmental Remediation 11/21/07
13 Architect NTP 2/23/06
14 Pre-Design 5/17/06
15 Approve Program 6/16/06
16 SD 9/8/06
17 SD Review/Approve 9/29/06
18 DD 12/7/06
19 DD Review/Approval 2/28/07
20 Construction Drawings 1/23/08
21 Review/Approval of CD's 2/27/08
22 Bid/Award/Contract 6/24/08
23 Construction 10/27/09
24 Final Commissioning & Close-Out 12/22/09
Candy Factory Demo
HUD Apartment
3/1
Reynolds Property
2/23
Architect on Hold
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2007 2008 2009
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RENDERING OF PROPOSED NEW LIBRARY
VIEW FROM INTERSECTION OF TELFAIR STREET AND JAMES BROWN BOULEVARD
Architects: Studio 3 Design Group & Craig, Gaulden Davis
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EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $2.83M
2. SPLOST III AMOUNT: $2.83M
3. SCHEDULE: See Following Slide
4. WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
• Needs Assessment
• Design Consultant Selection & Contract Award
• Preliminary & Final Design Drawings and Specifications
• Issuance of Bid Documents
NOTES:
The renovations will:
• Address ongoing water leaks
• Improve thermal and energy efficiency of the building
• Bring roof into code compliance
• Reduce temperature swings and thermal discomfort
• Improve acoustics by reducing volume of unwanted noise (such as freight trains).
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
ID Task Name Finish
1 Consultant Notice To Proceed 6/21/06
2 Project Launch Meeting 6/28/06
3 Analysis & Prelim design 8/8/06
4 Prelim Report Review 8/30/06
5 Prelim Review Meeting 9/14/06
6 Finalize SD 10/11/06
7 50% Const. Document Design 11/8/06
8 Approve Design Change Order 11/8/06
9 95% CD Completion 2/8/07
10 CD Review/Approval 2/22/07
11 CD Review Meeting 2/22/07
12 Final Document Design 3/1/07
13 Final Document Submittal 3/2/07
14 Bid/Award/Contract 6/28/07
15 Construction 1/3/08
16 Closeout 1/31/08
6/28
9/14
11/8
2/22
3/2
Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2
2007 2008
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HVAC RENOVATIONS TO THE
AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $1.05M
2. SPLOST IV AMOUNT: $1.05M (reprogrammed)
3. SCHEDULE: See Following Slide
4. WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
• Needs Assessment
• Production of Early Award Chiller Replacement RFP
• Production of Design-Build RFP with Drawings and Specifications
NOTES:
The renovations will:
• Address ongoing temperature & humidity problems that are jeopardizing Museum
artifacts
• Improve thermal and energy efficiency of the building
• Reduce temperature swings and thermal discomfort
• Reduce maintenance costs
• Provide automatic fire protection systems to Annex (budget permitting)
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PROJECT SCHEDULE- HVAC RENOVATIONS TO
THE AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
ID Task Name
1 RFP 07-087 Design/Build
2 Assessment
3 Approve Findings/commence Bridging Docs
4 Produce Design-Build RFP (includes bridging docs)
5 Procure Design-Builder
6 Commission Approval
7 Mobilize
8 Install Chiller
9 50% Design Submission & Review
10 Finalize Design
11 95% Design Submission & Review
12 Install balance of project
13 Commissioning & Closeout
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15 RFP-07-088 Chiller Procurement
16 Produce RFP
17 Solicit Sealed Bids
18 Open Bids
19 Commission Approval
20 Purchase Chiller
21 Final Eqpmt Production/Delivery
5/15
3/29
4/17
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
2007 2008
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NEW JUDICIAL CENTER
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $65M
2. SPLOST V AMOUNT: $40.02M
3. SCHEDULE: TBD
4. WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
• Land Acquisition
• Selection of Architect
• Demolition of Several Buildings
• Topographic Survey
• Geotechnical Engineering
NOTES:
• The new Judicial Center will consolidate all of the County’s existing, scattered, judicial
operations into a single facility. This will reduce operating costs and increase efficiency and
security.
• Completion will allow judiciary to abandon the problematic LEC facility and create space in the
Municipal Building for consolidation of County operations that presently occupy leased facilities.
• The Judicial Center will be located near the intersection of Walton Way and James Brown
Boulevard
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NEW EXHIBITION & TRADE CENTER
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $20M
2. SPLOST V AMOUNT: $20M
3. SCHEDULE: Unknown
4. WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
• Market Feasibility Analysis and Program Completed
NOTES:
• The new Exhibition Center will enhance Augusta’s ability to attract conventions
and trade shows. Attendees to such events will bring money to spend, which will
benefit Augusta’s economy and increase income tax revenues.
• The Exhibition Center will boost area tourism.
• The project is indefinitely on hold, pending a final decision on the location, and
resolution of operational agreements.
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RELOCATION OF SHERIFF ADMINISTRATION
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $3M
2. SPLOST V AMOUNT: $3M
3. ESTIMATED SIZE 38,000 GSF
4. SCHEDULE: 2008 Project kickoff
5. WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
• Investigation of several potential buildings for County purchase and retrofit
as a new administrative home of the RCSO.
NOTES:
• Need a downtown location with ample parking.
• Will enable Sheriff to move from problematic LEC facility.
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RCCI RENOVATIONS
1. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $750K
2. SPLOST V AMOUNT: $750K
3. EST. # OF BEDS ADDED: 50
4. SCHEDULE: 2008 Project Kickoff
NOTES:
• Renovations to RCCI will increase prisoner capacity and increase potential
inmate work force.
• Additional beds will have the potential to alleviate crowding at the County
Jail.
• Planned work includes modernization of environmental control systems and
enhancements to security and supervisory facilities.
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Condemnation - Lisa Norwood and Margaret Brodie
Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of property #
052-0-092-00-0 Barrett Street, which is owned by Lisa
Norwood and Margaret Brodie for 1,008 square feet of
temporary easement. PW Project: Belair HIlls Subdivision
Improvement Project.
Background:The appraised value of the easement is $81.00. Due to an
unjustified counter offer proposed by the owners, a
negotiations has not been possible.
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 324-04-1110-54.11120 J/L 203824335-54.11120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Condemnation - Stephen and Terry Waters
Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of property #
051-0-242-00-0 Barrett Street, which is owned by Stephen
Waters and Terry Waters, for 2,938 square feet of permanent
drainage, utility & maintenance easement and 850 square feet
of temporary construction easement. PW Project: Belair Hills
Subdivision Improvement Project.
Background:The appraised value of easement is $1,243.00. Due to
conditions made by the owners, which we cannot meet, we
are unable to continue negotiations.
Analysis:Condemnation is required in order to acquire the easement.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered by the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny the authorization to condemn.
Recommendation:Approve the authorization to condemn.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 324-04-1110-54.11120 J/L 203824335-54.11120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Condemnation- Frank T. Delley
Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Property
#051-0-038-03-0 Saybrook Drive, which is owned by Frank
T. Delley, for 1,151 square feet of temporary construction
easement. PW Project: Belair Hills Project.
Background:The appraised value of the easement is $92.00. Due to
unsuccessful negotiations with Mr. Delley, it is necessary to
pursue condemnation.
Analysis:Condemnation is required in order to acquire the easement.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered by the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny authorization to condemn.
Recommendation:Approve authorization to condemn.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 324-04-1110-54.11120 J/L 203824335-54.11120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
D Antignac Street Drainage Improvements Project
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Report from staff regarding the D'Antignac Street Drainage
Improvements Project. (Referred from April 9 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
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Fire Hydrant Protection Project
Department:Utilities
Caption:1) Approve initial annual budget in the amount of $500,000
for fire hydrant protection devices, of which the first
$150,000 will be dedicated to the Davidson ATV device, and
the remaining annual budget may also be applied to the
Davidson ATV device or a competing equal device, should
one become available. 2) Approve creating two additional
positions within AUD to work with the existing fire hydrant
crew for the sole purpose of maintaining fire hydrants and
retrofitting existing fire hydrants with protection devices.
Background:Over the past few years there has been considerable focus
placed on municipal water systems and their vulnerability to
attack from terrorism. Municipalities have been directed to
perform vulnerability assessments regarding ways in which
their water systems may be compromised. One area of
vulnerability surrounds the fire hydrant. The Davidson Anti
Terrorism Valve (ATV) device is the first of its kind to
protect the water system at the point of the hydrant. The
installation of this device makes it extremely difficult for a
person to compromise the water system through the openings
in the fire hydrant. The Davidson ATV staff have held
training sessions with AUD staff regarding the installation of
these devices. The AUD crew is skilled in the installation
process and is now in a position to begin retrofitting our
existing hydrants.
Analysis:There are approximately 5,500 fire hydrants in Augusta’s
water system. The current cost to retrofit each hydrant with
ATV device is $575.00. This represents a total long-term cost
of approximately 3.2 million dollars. AUD proposes an
annual budget of $500,000, which will allow for retrofitting
all of the hydrants in approximately six years.
Financial Impact:$500,000
Alternatives:None Recommended.
Recommendation:It is recommended to: 1) Approve initial annual budget in the
amount of $500,000 for fire hydrant protection devices, of
which the first $150,000 will be dedicated to the Davidson
ATV device, and the remaining annual budget may also be
applied to the Davidson ATV device or a competing equal
device, should one become available. 2) Approve creating
two additional positions within AUD for the sole purpose of
maintaining fire hydrants and retrofitting existing fire
hydrants with protection devices.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
507043410-5425110 / 80700015-5425110
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Louise Page
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Presentation by Ms. Louise Page regarding business hardship
due to construction on Laney Walker Blvd.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
MJ Properties of Augusta LLC
Department:County Attorney - Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of property
012-0-092-01-0 Washington Road, which is owned by MJ
Properties of Augusta LLC, for 917.09 square feet of right of
way, 1,334.37 square feet of permanant construction and
maintenance easement, 435.28 square feet of temporary
construction easement. PW Project:: Washington Road
Intersection Improvements Project.
Background:The appraised value of right-of-way and easement is
$16,437.00. Due to time constraints, the condemnation
process must be started in the event a negotiation cannot be
settled.
Analysis:Condemnation is required in order to acquire the easement.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered by the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny the authorization to condemn.
Recommendation:Approve the authorization to condemn.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 324-04-1110-54.11120 J/L 201824371-54.11120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Sale of the "Alley off of Curran Street"
Department:County Attorney-Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to sell the "Alley off of Curran Street".
Background:A proposal for the abandonment of a portion of "Alley off of
Curran Street", consisting of approximately 0.08 acre,
beginning approximately 106 feet east of Moore Street and
running approximately 197 feet from Curran Street, being
designated as the "Alley off of Curran Street" as shown on
the attached plat, came before the Engineering Services
Committee on October 9, 2006, which in turn recommended
to the full Commission that such roadway be abandoned. The
Commission approved such abandonment on October 17,
2006 and notice of the abandonment has been published as
required by law. No objections were made at the December
11, 2006 public hearing.
Analysis:The "Alley off of Curran Street" as shown on attached plat, is
deemed abandoned and no longer a part of the Richmond
County road system.
Financial Impact:An appraisal valued the property's market value to be
$1,500.00.
Alternatives:Either approve or deny the motion to sale "Alley off of
Curran Street" to JWS Investment Properties, LLC for the
appraised amount.
Recommendation:Approve the motion to sale "Alley off of Curran Street"
beginning approximately 106 feet east of Moore Street and
running approximately 197 feet from Curran Street,
consisting of 0.08 acre, to JWS Investment Properties, LLC
for the appraised amount of $1,500.00.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
5/7/2007 1:05 PM
Sale of the Augusta Avenue Tract
Department:County Attorney-Stephen E. Shepard, Attorney
Caption:Motion to sell Augusta Avenue Tract.
Background:A proposal for the abandonment of a portion of Augusta
Avenue, containing approximately 0.07 acre, measuring
23.24 feet by 140.69 feet, being designated as the "Augusta
Avenue Tract" as shown on the attached plat, came before
the Engineering Services Committee on December 11, 2006,
which in turn recommended to the full Commission that such
roadway be abandoned. The Commission approved such
abandonment on December 19, 2006 and notice of the
abandonment has been published as required by law. No
objections were made at the February 12, 2007 public
hearing.
Analysis:The Augusta Avenue Tract as shown on attached plat, is
deemed abandoned and no longer a part of the Richmond
County road system. Because a single owner owns all of the
adjacent property, there is no concern that the abandonment
will block egress or access to any property owner.
Financial Impact:An appraisal valued the property's market value to be
$1,000.00.
Alternatives:Either approve or deny the motion to sale The Augusta
Avenue Tract to Macuch Steel Products, Inc. for the
appraised amount.
Recommendation:Approve the motion to sale The Augusta Avenue Tract as
shown on attached plat, consisting of 0.07 acre, measuring
23.24 feet by 140.69 feet, to Macuch Steel Products, Inc. for
the appraised amount of $1,000.00.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission