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Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 11/29/2010- 1:10 PM
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Approve award of RFP #10-160, Landscape Maintenance Services for the
Solid Waste Facility.
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2. Approve award of Construction Contract to Jeffrey Harris Trucking, Inc. in
the amount of $137,500.00 for the East Augusta Street Drainage Project –
Phase I (East View Drive); CPB 327-041110-209812101 subject to receipt
of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. Funding is
available in the project account.
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3. Authorize the award and execution of a contract for the Construction
Management at Risk services for construction of various projects at Ft.
Gordon with Tetra Tech Inc. in the amount not to exceed $22,993,573.
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4. Approve request for funding in amount of $42,940.00 for digital court
reporting equipment for the new Judicial Center.
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5. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property
for permanent easement and temporary construction easement for 60106 –
Butler Creek Interceptor Upgrade, West. PIN: 094-0-002-01-0. Address:
3728 Old McDuffie Road.
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6. Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the attached affidavit in
reference to the archaeological study on the St. Sebastian Way/Greene
St./15th St. Project and thereby continue the curation of the artifacts by the
Curation Department of the University of West Georgia.
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7. Motion to approve the submission of the GDOT Transportation
Enhancement (TE) Application.
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
11/29/2010 1:10 PM
Approve award of RFP #10-160, Landscape Maintenance Services for the Solid Waste Facility
Department:Solid Waste
Caption:Approve award of RFP #10-160, Landscape Maintenance Services for the
Solid Waste Facility.
Background:The Solid Waste Facility has undergone several major improvements to the
grounds of the property over the past year. From landscaping the front
entrance and coming in past the Scale house to the grounds around the new
maintenance building. These areas are landscaped with sod and various
types of trees and shrubs. It will be necessary to retain the services of a
professional landscape maintenance service to maintain these areas of our
facility.
Analysis:The Augusta Solid Waste Department and the Procurement Department
have concluded the RFP process for RFP Item #10-160, Landscape
Maintenance Services for the Solid Waste Facility. After the review of the
two compliant vendors, CSRA Landscaping, Inc. has met all the specified
requirements of the RFP documents without taking any exceptions and
within the allocated budget amount. It is the opinion of the Augusta Solid
Waste Department that, CSRA Landscaping, Inc. with a bid of $26,400.00
per year, should be awarded the contract as best bid.
Financial Impact:The cost of this program will be $26,400 per year. The department budgeted
these funds starting in January 2011 from 542-04-4110/5222410.
Alternatives:1. Approve award of RFP #10-160, Landscape Maintenance Services for the
Solid Waste Facility to CSRA Landscaping, Inc. 2. Do not approve the
award.
Recommendation:Approve award of RFP #10-160, Landscape Maintenance Services for the
Solid Waste Facility to CSRA Landscaping, Inc.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Adequate funds are budgeted starting in January 2011. Funds will be from
542-04-4110/5222410.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Cover Memo
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Request for Proposals will be received at this office until Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:00 A.M.
for furnishing:
RFP ITEM #10-160 Landscape Maintenance Services for Solid Waste Department
RFPs will be received by: The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the
offices of:
Geri A. Sams, Director
Augusta Procurement Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30901
RFP documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530
Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be
held on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. in the Procurement Department – Room 605. All
questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:00 P.M. by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No RFP will be
accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
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.
No RFP may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening.
An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications
prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and
conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid
including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required
financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are
considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement
Director. Please mark RFP number on the outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of RFP documents through any source other than the office
of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFP documents from unauthorized
sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to
base his qualifications.
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia does not operate a DBE, MBE or WBE Program but rather
pursuant to its code of ordinances, this local government operates instead a Local Small
Business Opportunity Program.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2010
Metro Courier August 4, 2010
cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator
Mark Johnson Solid Waste
Lori Videtto Solid Waste
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Attachment number 5Page 1 of 1
Evaluation Criteria
PTS
Between The Edges
Lawncare
1012 Wheeler Lane
Augusta, GA 30909
CSRA Landscaping
2232A Peach Orchard
Augusta, GA 30906
1. Qualifications of Company – to include relevant projects 30 0.0 5.0
2. Qualifications of Key Personnel that will actually be
assigned and directly involved and responsible throughout
the duration of the Project.
20 0.0 0.0
3. Work Plan and Overall Service Schedule 30 0.0 13.3
4. References (include specific individuals with addresses
and telephone numbers)10 0.0 8.3
5. Proximity to Augusta
Within Augusta Richmond County - 5 pts
Within the CSRA - 4 pts
Within Georgia - 3 pts
Within SE United States (includes AL, TN, NC, FL) - 2 pts
All Others - 1pt
5 5.0 5.0
6. Proposal Fee (5 points)
Lowest - 5 pts.
Second - 4 pts.
Third - 3 pts.
Fourth - 2 pts
Highest - 1 pts.
5 5.0 4.0
TOTAL 100 10.0 35.7
Cumulative Evaluation Sheet - RFP Item #10-160
Landscape Maintenance Services
For the City of Augusta - Solid Waste Department
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m.
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Attachment number 8Page 1 of 2
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
11/29/2010 1:10 PM
East Augusta Street Drainage Improvements Phase I (East View Drive)- Contract Award
Department:Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering
Caption:Approve award of Construction Contract to Jeffrey Harris Trucking, Inc. in
the amount of $137,500.00 for the East Augusta Street Drainage Project –
Phase I (East View Drive); CPB 327-041110-209812101 subject to receipt
of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. Funding is
available in the project account.
Background:The East Augusta Street and Drainage Improvements is a SPLOST project
funded to address flooding and associated roadway improvements in the
East Augusta Area bounded by East Boundary Street, the Levee, I-520, and
Laney Walker Blvd. The East Augusta Street Drainage Improvements
Project is phased into smaller projects, consisting of East View Drive
Drainage Improvements – Phase I; Aiken Street Channel Improvements –
Phase II; Marion Homes Road and Drainage Improvements – Phase III; East
Telfair Street and Japonica Avenue Drainage Improvements – Phase IV;
Azalea, Albany, Brunswick, and Wallace Drainage Improvements – Phase
V; Hornsby Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvements - Phase VI; and
East View Subdivision Drainage Improvements – Phase VII. The drainage
system in this area is not adequate to handle low frequency rain events, thus
causing flooding several streets and yards. Phase I – East View Drive will
address the flooding along East View and East Augusta Middle School.
Analysis:Bids were received on September 14, 2010 with Jeffrey Harris Trucking,
Inc. being the low bidder. The bid results are as follow: CONTRACTORS
BID 1. Jeffrey Harris Trucking, Inc. $137,500.00 2. L-J Inc. $145,769.00 3.
Blair Construction $155,758.01 4. DS Utilities $171,001.34 5. Garnto &
Gearig Brothers $171,795.00 6. Garnto Southern $177,350.16 7. Mabus
Brothers $200,834.99 It is the recommendation of the Engineering
Department to award this project to Mabus Brothers Construction Co., Inc
Financial Impact:Funds will be transferred from the project contingency account to the project
construction account upon Commission approval.
Alternatives:1) Approve award of Construction Contract to Jeffrey Harris Trucking, Inc.
in the amount of $137,500.00 for the East Augusta Street Drainage Project –
Phase I (East View Drive); CPB 327-041110-209812101 subject to receipt
of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. Funding is
available in the project account. 2) Do not approve
Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One.
Cover Memo
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
327-041110-5414110/209812101-5414110
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
EAST AUGUSTA STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Capital Project Budget is hereby authorized:
Section 1: This project is authorized to CPB#327-041110-209812101. This project proposes to award
Jeffrey Harris Trucking, Inc. $137,500 for the East Augusta Street Draiange Project Phase I
(East View Drive). Funding for this project is available in the project contingency and will
be transferred to the project construction account.
Section 2: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Consolidated Government to
complete the project.
SPLOST Urban Phase III Recapture $500,000
GDOT STATE AID CONTRACT $450,000
$950,000
Section 3: The following amounts are appropriated for the project:
By Basin By District
Phinizy Swamp $950,000 1st $950,000
Section 4: Copies of this Capital Project Budget shall be made available to the Comptroller for direction in
carrying out this project.
Adopted this ____________________ day of ______________________.
Approved
____________________________________________________________
Original-Commission Council Office
Copy-Engineering Department
Copy-Finance Department
Copy-Procurement Department
CPB#327-041110-209812101
BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia that the following
Honorable Deke Copenhaver, Mayor
Please do not process this document. Once approved by the Commission, the original will be sent to Clerk of Commission for execution. For information reference this request
contact AED @ ext 5070.
1 of 2 11.16.2010
Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
EAST AUGUSTA STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
CPB#327-041110-209812101
CPB AMOUNT CPB NEW
SOURCE OF FUNDS CPB CHANGE CPB
URBAN SPLOST PHASE III RECAPTURE
327-041110-296812333 $500,000 $0 $500,000
GDOT STATE AID CONTRACT $450,000 $0 $450,000
TOTAL SOURCES:$950,000 $0 $950,000
USE OF FUNDS
ENGINEERING
327-04-1110-5212115-209812101 $500,000 $0 $500,000
CONSTRUCTION
327-04-1110-5414110-209812101 $0 $137,500 $137,500
CONTINGENCY
327-04-1110-6011110-209812101 $450,000 ($137,500)$312,500
TOTAL USES:$950,000 $0 $950,000
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Invitation To Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2010 for
furnishing:
Bid Item #10-159 East Augusta Roadway & Drainage Project for Engineering
Department
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 30901
706-821-2422
Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene
Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all
prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from Augusta Blueprint. 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 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, July
29, 2010. 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, August 20, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m. in the
Procurement Department – Room 605. 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. All questions are to be submitted in writing by Tuesday, August
24, 2010 by 5:00 p.m.
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.
An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in
accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the
procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the
number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other
requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which
are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark BID number on the outside of the
envelope.
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia does not operate a DBE, MBE or WBE Program but rather
pursuant to its code of ordinances, this local government operates instead a Local Small Business
Opportunity Program.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2010
Metro Courier August 4, 2010
cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator
Abie Ladson Engineering Department
Hameed Malik Engineering Department
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
11/29/2010 1:10 PM
Ft Gordon CM@Risk Contract-Phase II
Department:Utilities
Caption:Authorize the award and execution of a contract for the Construction
Management at Risk services for construction of various projects at Ft.
Gordon with Tetra Tech Inc. in the amount not to exceed $22,993,573.
Background:The Augusta Commission, in their June 1, 2010 meeting, authorized Tetra
Tech Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk services at Ft Gordon.
The Phase I portion of the contract scope of services included the
development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the various construction
projects. The process of the development of the GMP is now complete and
we are seeking the authorization of the Commission to proceed with the
construction phase of the contract.
Analysis:The Construction Manager at Risk has been able to develop a strategy
necessary to construct the projects while taking advantage of various
specialty discipline subcontractors. In addition to developing this
construction strategy, Tetra Tech Inc. had also commented to leveraging
local companies in the competitive biddings process. The goal set for this
project was an aggressive 30% for local businesses. We are proud to report
that the established goal has been exceeded and the local participation is
estimated to be 35%. After several extensive negotiation sessions, the
Augusta Utilities Department and Tetra Tech Inc. have agreed on a project
scope and a price that could be brought to the Commission for
consideration. The compensation being presented is a guaranteed maximum
price (GMP) for the work to be performed. The compensation being
recommended represents a reasonable cost for the services. The scope of
services and compensation are attached. Approving this contract will allow
the Construction Manager at Risk, Tetra Tech Inc., to begin construction on
the various projects at Ft. Gordon.
Financial Impact:Funding for the project will be authorized under account number
507043490–5425410 / 88887777-5425410.
Alternatives:No alternatives are recommended.
Recommendation:We recommend the Commission authorize the award and execution of a
contract for the Construction Management at Risk services for construction
of various projects at Ft Gordon with Tetra Tech Inc. in the amount not to
exceed $22,993,573.
Funds are Available in
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Accounts:507043490–5425410 88887777-5425410
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
11/29/2010 1:10 PM
Judicial Center - Approve Digital Court Reporting
Department:Public Services Department - Facilities Management Division
Caption:Approve request for funding in amount of $42,940.00 for digital court reporting
equipment for the new Judicial Center.
Background:The digital court reporting equipment currently in use by the court reporters of
the Augusta Circuit will no longer be supported by the Courts vendor due to a
release of a new version of the software. The new version of reporting
equipment will also provide the ability to transition to Real Time Reporting in
the future.
Analysis:The Augusta Circuit court reporters will require the new version of software as
the Courts current maintenance contract expires at the end of this year. The
equipment purchase was verified allowable from SPLOST funds as part of the
construction of a new faculty.
Financial Impact:The proposed contract amount of $42,940.00 is less than the courts requested
funding budget estimate of $64,000.00 Total contract amount for the new
version of the digital court reporting equipment is $42,940.00
Alternatives:1. Approve request for funding in amount of $42,940.00 for digital court
reporting equipment for the new Judicial Center 2. Do not approve the request
Recommendation:Approve a purchase order in the amount of $42,940.00 for the Courts to acquire
the new version of digital court reporting equipment for the Judicial Center.
Funds are Available in
the Following Accounts:
FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT: GL –325-05-1120 / 5212999; JL -
209251104/5212999
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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From:Green, Don
To:Marion L. Johnson
Subject:FW: Court Reporting Equipment qoutes
Date:Thursday, November 11, 2010 10:03:39 AM
Attachments:KMBT20020101111084518.pdf
Please prepare an agenda item for this. Thanks!
Don Green CCM, CCC, LEED-AP
Vice President
Heery International, Inc.
Sent from my Wireless Phone
-----Original Message-----
From: Gunnels, Tom <TGUNNELS@columbiacountyga.gov>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 9:11 AM
To: Green, Don <DGreen@heery.com>
Subject: Court Reporting Equipment qoutes
Don
As we discussed, please find attached the quote from VocEdit for court reporting equipment. I have also
attached supporting documentation for cost comparison. Should you need the entire file with the quotes
from other companies, please let me know.
It should be noted the VocEdit product is for software only. ARC Information Technology priced the
needed hardware to complete the purchase price of $42940. The evaluation process narrowed the
selection to two vendors- ProCat and Voc Edit because of their ability to transition to Real Time
Reporting in the future. We were in agreement the ProCat system is the most sophisticated and
advanced program, but given the price differential of the software, it is hard to justify the expenditure.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if further information is needed. Thanks
Tom Gunnels
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
11/29/2010 1:10 PM
Property Condemnation –Permanent Easement and Temporary Easement –
Department:Law Department
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property
for permanent easement and temporary construction easement for 60106 –
Butler Creek Interceptor Upgrade, West. PIN: 094-0-002-01-0. Address:
3728 Old McDuffie Road.
Background:The City has been unable to identify proper ownership for this property and
therefore seeks to acquire title through condemnation. In order to proceed
and avoid further delays, it is necessary to acquire and condemn a portion of
the subject property interests. The required property interests consist of a
permanent easement of 25,629 square feet and temporary easement of
20,522 square feet for subject property. The appraised value of the
easements is $2,973.00.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required property.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered within the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny condemnation.
Recommendation:Approve condemnation.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT:_______
J/L 80360106-5411120 G/L 511043420-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
11/29/2010 1:10 PM
St Sebastian Project-Affidavit for Archaeological Study
Department:Engineering - Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director
Caption:Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the attached affidavit in
reference to the archaeological study on the St. Sebastian Way/Greene
St./15th St. Project and thereby continue the curation of the artifacts by the
Curation Department of the University of West Georgia.
Background:The artifacts were collected during the mitigation of an African-American
archaeological site between Reynolds Street and Broad Street on the St.
Sebastian Way/Greene Street Project. We entered into an agreement with
New South Associates in the amount of $99,079.00 for the mitigation of the
site, and this amount included curation by the University of West Georgia.
Analysis:The attached affidavit is for the University of West Georgia indicating that
Augusta Richmond County owns “good title” to the collection of artifacts
gathered during the archaeological study by New South Associates prior to
the construction of the St. Sebastian/Greene Street Project, and that the
“collection is free and clear of liens, encumbrances and cloud of title.” As
part of the agreement, the affidavit will need to be signed and executed by
both Augusta Richmond County and New South Associates, who did the
mitigation, so that the University of West Georgia Curation Department can
legally house the artifacts.
Financial Impact:The contract with New South included roughly $10,000.00 to pay for a
permanent curation of the artifacts, so there should be no additional impact
financially. The bid amount of $99,079.00 was paid by Augusta Richmond
County to New South Associates, and we have since been reimbursed 80
percent of that money from the State Highway Department.
Alternatives:1) The Engineering Department requests approval for the Mayor to sign the
attached affidavit in reference to the archaeological study on the St.
Sebastian Way/Greene St./15th St. Project and thereby continue the curation
of the artifacts by the Curation Department of the University of West
Georgia. 2) Do not approve signing the affidavit and make arrangements to
have all of the artifacts returned to Augusta Richmond County to be housed
in a location provided by the City that would insure the artifacts would be
safe and protected.
Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One.
Funds are Available in
the Following N/A
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
11/29/2010 1:10 PM
TE Grant Applicaton to Georgia DOT
Department:Planning Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the submission of the GDOT Transportation
Enhancement (TE) Application.
Background:The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has developed a plan
to beautify Augusta’s Entryways by creating beauty spots and corridors at
select Gateway locations. These locations include: Sandbar Ferry Road at
the Welcome to Augusta sign and corridor from Bobby Jones Expressway
past Fairhope Street Doug Barnard Parkway at the Welcome to Augusta sign
and corridor from Bobby Jones to Gordon Highway Riverwatch Parkway at
the Welcome to Augusta sign and corridor from Alexander Drive to River
Shoals Drive.
Analysis:The ACVB will lead the application process and manage the program
should funds be awarded.
Financial Impact:The application will request up to the $1 Million available. An in-kind
contribution made by the Utilities Department, which will provide irrigation
to the selected areas, will likely meet the required 20% match. The GDOT
TE program is a reimbursable fund. Funds will need to be advanced as
invoiced. Reimbursement will be received monthly during the construction
phase
Alternatives:Submit an application or don't submit an application
Recommendation:Submit the application
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Matching requirements include utilities extensions and other in-kind
services.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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