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Engineering Services Committee Meeting Committee Room- 6/8/2009- 1:15 PM
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Motion to approve an Option for the purpose of acquiring a Right-of-Way
between Sprint Food Stores, Inc., as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as
optionee, in connection with the Marvin Griffin Road Improvement Project,
acre (1,710 sq. ft.) in fee from the property located at 3444 Mike Padgett
Hwy., private, at a purchase price of $13,000.00. Also granted is one
temporary construction easement.
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2. Approve Change Order #5 on the Augusta Judicial Center in the amount of
$334,111 for unforeseen underground conditions on the site. The revised
Contract GMP will be $47,404,841.00.
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3. Consider a request by Ms. Barbara Coping regarding a waiver of the solid
waste charges for the property at 1615 Cornell Drive.
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4. Approve modification to the job description and
education/experience requirements for the Traffic Engineer Manager
position as requested by the Augusta Engineering Administration -
Traffic Engineering Division.
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5. Motion to approve an Option for the purposes of acquiring a Right-of-Way
between George Victor Raley, Michael Dean Raley, and Sally Harper
Raley, as owners, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection with the
Marvin Griffin Road Improvement Project, (1,735 sq. ft.) in fee and (248 sq.
ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement from property
located at: 1625 Marvin Griffin Road, private, at the purchase price of
$1,500.00. Also granted is one temporary construction easement.
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6. Motion to approve a claim for Rent Supplement for Ping Du, as Tenant, in
connection with the Alexander Drive Project at 2503 Carriage
Creek. Approved by Engineering for $38,850.00.
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7. Motion to approve an Easement Deed from Tyco Healthcare Group L.P.
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
6/8/2009 1:15 PM
Acquisition of Right-of-Way and Easement
Department:Law
Caption:Motion to approve an Option for the purpose of acquiring a Right-of-Way
between Sprint Food Stores, Inc., as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as
optionee, in connection with the Marvin Griffin Road Improvement Project,
acre (1,710 sq. ft.) in fee from the property located at 3444 Mike Padgett
Hwy., private, at a purchase price of $13,000.00. Also granted is one
temporary construction easement.
Background:The property owner has agreed to convey a certain right-of-way and
easement to Augusta, Georgia, for the Marvin Griffin Road Improvement
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.
Alternatives:Deny the motion.
Recommendation:Approve the motion.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
3230401110-54.11120 296823603-54.11120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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6/8/2009 1:15 PM
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #5 FOR THE NEW JUDICIAL CENTER
Department:Public Services Department - Facilities Management Division
Caption:Approve Change Order #5 on the Augusta Judicial Center in the amount of
$334,111 for unforeseen underground conditions on the site. The revised
Contract GMP will be $47,404,841.00.
Background:Potts Construction was selected under RFQ 07-180 as the Judicial Center
project’s Construction Manager at Risk. Construction of the new Judicial
Center Facility is located in an urban setting in an older city, thus knowledge
of prior remaining and existing underground conditions was not possible to
completely ascertain before actual construction activity on the site. As is
common on sites in a urban setting, there are remnants left over from
previous activities on the site including foundations and abandoned
transportation infrastructure. This is in addition to the usual unsuitable soil
common on sites with no prior building history.
Analysis:The proposed Change Order #5 and associated costs have been reviewed,
recommended and signed off by the Turner Associates Architects and Potts
Construction per the contract requirements for acceptance by the Augusta -
Richmond County Commission. The items contained in the change order are
all related to unknown and unforeseen underground conditions which have
occurred at below grade conditions discovered during site grading and
underground work.
Financial Impact:The Change Order #5 total is $334,111.00 Revised contract amount will be
$47,404,841.00
Alternatives:1. Approve Change Order #5 on the Augusta Judicial Center in the amount
of $334,111 for unforeseen underground conditions on the site. The revised
Contract GMP will be $47,404,841.00. 2. Do not approve Change Order #5
Recommendation:#1. Approve Change Order #5 on the Augusta Judicial Center in the amount
of $334,111 for unforeseen underground conditions on the site. The revised
Contract GMP will be $47,404,841.00.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT: #325-05-1120/209251104,
Object Code #5413130.
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
6/8/2009 1:15 PM
Barbara Coping
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Consider a request by Ms. Barbara Coping regarding a waiver of the solid
waste charges for the property at 1615 Cornell Drive.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
6/8/2009 1:15 PM
Modification to Job Description - Traffic Engineer Manager
Department:Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering
Caption:Approve modification to the job description and
education/experience requirements for the Traffic Engineer Manager
position as requested by the Augusta Engineering Administration -
Traffic Engineering Division.
Background:Based on the current job description for this position, a degree in Civil
Engineering and an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate is required. This
item would essentially supplant this requirement to only require a 4-year
degree. The above mentioned requirements are too limiting given the duties
of this position and narrows the pool of available qualified
candidates. Although, a four-year college degree should still be required for
this position, it is believed that the county can draw from a larger pool of
qualified candidates if the requirement for a Civil Engineering degree be
removed, provided that the candidate possesses definite levels of experience
as well as other certifications that demonstrate competence and expertise in
the Traffic Engineering field. As an example the Institute of Transportation
Engineers provide several certification programs that, taken collectively, are
on-level and essentially equal to the level of expertise required to be a
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and should also be
considered in the in lieu of an EIT.
Analysis:This change will open up the pool of candidates and insure that the city can
obtain a qualified, experienced candidate to fulfill the duties of this position.
It is also worth noting that this change will not affect the pay grade of the
position and will not negatively impact the budget.
Financial Impact:n/a
Alternatives:1) Approve modification to the job description and education/experience
requirements for the Traffic Engineer Manager position as requested by the
Augusta Engineering Administration - Traffic Engineering Division. 2) Do
not approve
Recommendation:approve alternative one
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PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION
PROPOSED JOB TITLE: Traffic Engineer/Manager
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
PROPOSED SALARY: $70,874.55
PROPOSED PAY GRADE: 59
RESPONSIBILITY:
An individual in this position will report directly to the Assistant Director - Traffic Engineering
and be responsible for activities such as signal timing, design, plan review, and operations for the
Traffic Engineering section. This individual will also work closely with the Construction
Manager, the Land Acquisition Manager, the Design & Plan Review Manager, and the
Department Finance Manager. This individual will also work with construction contractors,
design consultants, developers, surveyors, and other city departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications: An individual must have a 4-year college degree with six years of
signal timing and design experience in Traffic Engineering and operations. Must possess either
an Engineer-In-Training Certification (EIT) or Profession Engineer (PE) license or be certified as
either a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). Certification as a Traffic Operation
Practitioner Specialist (TOPS) and Traffic Signal Operations Specialist (TSOS) can be used as
substitute for licensure requirements.
Experience: Must have considerable knowledge of principles and practices of signal timing,
design, and construction. Must have working knowledge of the AASHTO manual, the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
Must have working knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD 2004 and above, Microstation,
ACTRA, and Smartways softwares. Proficiency in preparing signal timing plans, design,
preliminary construction cost estimates, and engineering studies. Also must be able to manage
and supervise and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to
supervise and/or train designated subordinate department personnel. Possess a valid state
operator/driver’s license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Manage traffic engineering staff in the Engineering Department under direction from the
Assistant Director - Traffic Engineering. Prepare traffic signal timing and design plans and
traffic engineering studies, prepare construction cost estimates, review construction plans and
specifications. Monitor projects during the planning and design stage and maintain status reports
and design schedules. Able to resolve design and construction issues. Manage design
consultants on large scale county projects. Hires, trains, supervise and evaluate subordinate
staff.
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EXISTING JOB DESCRIPTION
PROPOSED JOB TITLE: Traffic Engineer/Manager
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
PROPOSED SALARY: $70,874.55
PROPOSED PAY GRADE: 59
RESPONSIBILITY:
An individual in this position will report directly to the report directly to the Assistant Director of
Traffic Engineering and be responsible for activities such as design, plan review, and operations
for the Traffic Engineering section. This individual will also work closely with the Construction
Manager, the Land Acquisition Manager, the Design & Plan Review Manager, and the
Department Finance Manager. This individual will also work with construction contractors,
design consultants, developers, surveyors, and other city departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications: An individual must have a BS Degree in Civil Engineering,
Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with six years of design experience
in Traffic Engineering and operations. Must possess an Engineer-In-Training Certification (EIT)
or (FE) in any state before appointment.
Experience: Must have considerable knowledge of principles and practices of survey, design,
and construction. Must have a working knowledge of the AASHTO manual, the MUTCD
manual, and the Highway Capacity Manual. Must have a working knowledge and experience in
using AutoCAD 2004 and above, and Micro station software. Proficiency in preparing traffic and
signal plans, preliminary construction cost estimates, and engineering studies. Also must be able
to manage and supervise and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must be
able to supervise and/or train designated subordinate department personnel. Possess or have the
ability to obtain a valid state operator/driver’s license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Manage traffic engineering staff in the Engineering Department under direction from the
Assistant Director of Traffic Engineering. Prepare traffic plans and traffic engineering studies,
prepare construction cost estimates, review construction plans and specifications. Monitor
projects during the planning and design stage and maintain status reports and design schedules.
Able to resolve design and construction problems. Manage design consultants on large scale
county projects. Hires, trains, supervise and evaluate subordinate staff.
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6/8/2009 1:15 PM
OPTION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
Department:Law
Caption:Motion to approve an Option for the purposes of acquiring a Right-of-Way
between George Victor Raley, Michael Dean Raley, and Sally Harper Raley,
as owners, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection with the
Marvin Griffin Road Improvement Project, (1,735 sq. ft.) in fee and (248 sq.
ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement from property
located at: 1625 Marvin Griffin Road, private, at the purchase price of
$1,500.00. Also granted is one temporary construction easement.
Background:The property owners have agreed to convey a certain right-of-way and
easement to Augusta, Georgia, for the Marvin Griffin Road Improvement
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.
Alternatives:Deny the Motion
Recommendation:Approve the Motion
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
323041110-54.11120 2968236303-54.11120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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6/8/2009 1:15 PM
Residential Claim for Rent Supplement for Tenant, Ping Du
Department:Law Department
Caption:Motion to approve a claim for Rent Supplement for Ping Du, as Tenant, in
connection with the Alexander Drive Project at 2503 Carriage
Creek. Approved by Engineering for $38,850.00.
Background:The property owners have conveyed the property to Augusta, Georgia, for
the Alexander Drive 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.
Alternatives:Deny the motion to approve the Rent Supplement.
Recommendation:Approve the motion for Rent Supplement for referenced property.
Funds are Available in
the Following
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323041110 -5411120 296823215 –5411120
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Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
6/8/2009 1:15 PM
Tyco Easement Deed
Department:Augusta Utilities Department
Caption:Motion to approve an Easement Deed from Tyco Healthcare Group L.P.
Background:In preparation for project 60107-Butler Creek Sanitary Sewer Replacement,
the Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) is in the process of acquiring
easements, one of which is from Tyco Healthcare Group.
Analysis:Tyco Healthcare Group has agreed to grant an easement to Augusta, for the
project.
Financial Impact:Payment for the easement is the appraised value of $13,838.00.
Alternatives:Deny motion to approve Easement Deed from Tyco Healthcare Group L.P.
Recommendation:Approve motion to approve Easement Deed from Tyco Healthcare Group
L.P.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
G/L 511043420-5411120 J/L 80360107-5411120
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Procurement.
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Clerk of Commission
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