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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-26-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 8/26/2013- 1:00 PM ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Approve the deeds of dedication, maintenance agreements, and road resolutions submitted by the Engineering and Augusta Utilities Departments for Haynes Station, Phase 2A, including Pullman Circle and a portion of Rosland Circle in Phase I. Attachments 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on August 12, 2013. Attachments 3. Motion to determine that a portion of Deans Bridge Road, as shown on the attached plat (Right-of-Way between 3343 Deans Bridge Road and 3341 Deans Bridge Road) has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removal from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit- claimed to the appropriate party(ies), as provided by law and an easement to be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities as directed by Augusta Engineering Department and Augusta Utilities Department. Attachments 4. Motion to determine that Telfair Lane, as shown on the attached plat has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removal from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies), as provided by law and an easement to be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities as directed by Augusta Engineering Department and Augusta Utilities Department. Attachments 5. Motion to approve a resolution creating street lighting districts. Attachments Engineering Services Committee Meeting 8/26/2013 1:00 PM Haynes Station Phase 2-A and a Portion of Phase I Department:Engineering Department-Abie L. Ladson, P.E., CPESC, Director Caption:Approve the deeds of dedication, maintenance agreements, and road resolutions submitted by the Engineering and Augusta Utilities Departments for Haynes Station, Phase 2A, including Pullman Circle and a portion of Rosland Circle in Phase I. Background:The final plat for Haynes Station, Phase 2A, was approved by the Commission on June 10, 2013. The subdivision design and plat for this section, including the storm drain system, have been reviewed and accepted by our engineering staff and the construction has been reviewed by our inspectors.The Utilities Department has inspected and reviewed the water and sanitary sewer installations, and hereby requests acceptance of the utility deed. Analysis:This section meets all codes, ordinances and standards. There are no wetlands or 100-year flood plain boundaries involved in this section. Acceptance of said utility deed shall dedicate, as required, the water and sanitary sewer mains along with the applicable easements to Augusta, Georgia for operation and maintenance. Financial Impact:By accepting these roads and storm drainage installations into the County system and after the 18-month maintenance warranty by the developer/contractor for the roads and storm drainage has expired, all future maintenance and associated costs will be borne by Augusta, Georgia. By acceptance of the utility deeds and maintenance agreements, all future maintenance and associated costs for water and sanitary sewer installations will be borne by Augusta, Georgia, and positive revenue will be generated from the sale of water and sanitary sewer taps and monthly billing of same. Alternatives:1. Approve the deeds of dedication, maintenance agreements, and road resolutions submitted by the Engineering and Augusta Utilities Departments for Haynes Station, Phase 2A, including Pullman Circle and a portion of Rosland Circle in Phase I. 2. Do not approve and risk litigation. Cover Memo Item # 1 Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 3 Item # 1 Attachment number 3 \nPage 2 of 3 Item # 1 Attachment number 3 \nPage 3 of 3 Item # 1 Attachment number 4 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 1 Attachment number 4 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 1 SUBDIVISION: Hayne’s Station, Phases 2A & I RESOLUTION ADDING ROAD TO THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM WHEREAS, Rosland Circle is an existing road in Richmond County, Georgia, open to public usage; and WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia desires to make Rosland Circle a part of its County Road System. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Augusta Commission of Augusta, Georgia, that Rosland Circle is hereby added to its official County Road System of Record, being described as follows and as shown on the attached sketch map or plat showing the approximate alignment and location of said Road. (a) Points of beginning and ending: Beginning at the S right of way of Hatton Ct., Continuing 578’+ S along Rosland Circle Beginning at E right of way of Rosland Circle Continuing 836’+ E along Rosland Circle to intersection At cul-de-sac, continuing 197’+ S along Rosland Circle. Beginning at NE right of way of Rosland Circle, Continuing 101’+ NE to and including cul-de-sac. (b) Length of road to nearest 1/100th mile: 0.32 mile (c) Width & type of road surface: 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb; Type E asphalt (d) Right-of-Way: 60 foot The Augusta Commission is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to: Georgia Department of Transportation, Road Inventory Section District 2, Post Office Box 8, Tennille, Georgia 31089. Adopted this ______ day of __________________, 20____. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA BY: _______________________ As Its Mayor Attest: ____________________ Attachment number 5 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 1 1 SUBDIVISION: Hayne’s Station, Phase I RESOLUTION ADDING ROAD TO THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM WHEREAS, Pullman Circle is an existing road in Richmond County, Georgia, open to public usage; and WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia desires to make Pullman Circle a part of its County Road System. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Augusta Commission of Augusta, Georgia, that Pullman Circle is hereby added to its official County Road System of Record, being described as follows and as shown on the attached sketch map or plat showing the approximate alignment and location of said Road. (a) Points of beginning and ending: Beginning at the N right of way of Hatton Ct., Ending Continuing 130’+ N (b) Length of road to nearest 1/100th mile: 0.025 mile (c) Width & type of road surface: 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb; Type E asphalt (d) Right-of-Way: 60 foot The Augusta Commission is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to: Georgia Department of Transportation, Road Inventory Section District 2, Post Office Box 8, Tennille, Georgia 31089. Adopted this ______ day of __________________, 20____. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA BY: _______________________ As Its Mayor Attest: ____________________ Attachment number 5 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 1 Attachment number 6 \nPage 1 of 3 Item # 1 Attachment number 6 \nPage 2 of 3 Item # 1 Attachment number 6 \nPage 3 of 3 Item # 1 Attachment number 7 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 1 Attachment number 7 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 8/26/2013 1:00 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on August 12, 2013. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 3 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 3 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 3 Item # 2 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 8/26/2013 1:00 PM Road Abandonment Department:Law Caption:Motion to determine that a portion of Deans Bridge Road, as shown on the attached plat (Right-of-Way between 3343 Deans Bridge Road and 3341 Deans Bridge Road) has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removal from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7- 2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies), as provided by law and an easement to be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities as directed by Augusta Engineering Department and Augusta Utilities Department. Background:Ritaben S. Patel has requested that a portion of Deans Bridge Road, as shown on the attached plat (Right-of- Way between 3343 Deans Bridge Road and 3341 Deans Bridge Road) be abandoned in order to develop an entire parcel for his convenience store. The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. The legal description and plat of said portion of Deans Bridge Road are attached. Analysis:In addition to the information provided in the above Background section, publication notices will be made for a public hearing to be held, with results to be presented to the Commission. Notice to the property owners located thereon will be made, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2(b)(1). Financial Impact:Cost of publication and advertisement of public hearing. Alternatives:Approve or deny request to determine that a portion of Deans Bridge Road be abandoned. Recommendation:Approve determination and request for abandonment of a portion of Deans Bridge Road pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party Cover Memo Item # 3 (ies) as allowed by law, and an easement(s) as directed by the Augusta Engineering Department and the Augusta Utilities Department to be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities and drainage. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 3 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 8/26/2013 1:00 PM Road Abandonment Department:Law Caption:Motion to determine that Telfair Lane, as shown on the attached plat has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removal from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies), as provided by law and an easement to be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities as directed by Augusta Engineering Department and Augusta Utilities Department. Background:Brandenburg-Walker Street, LLC has requested that Telfair Lane, as shown on the attached plat be abandoned due to the fact that the property is an old alleyway which currently bisects their parcels. The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. The legal description and plat of said portion of Telfair Lane are attached. Analysis:In addition to the information provided in the above Background section, publication notices will be made for a public hearing to be held, with results to be presented to the Commission. Notice to the property owners located thereon will be made, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2(b) (1). Financial Impact:Cost of publication and advertisement of public hearing. Alternatives:Approve or deny request to determine that Telfair Lane be abandoned. Recommendation:Approve determination and request for abandonment of Telfair Lane, with public hearing to be held regarding the issue of abandonment pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies) as allowed by law, and an easement(s) as directed by the Augusta Engineering Department and the Augusta Utilities Department to Cover Memo Item # 4 be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities and drainage. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 4 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 8/26/2013 1:00 PM Street Lighting Department: Caption:Motion to approve a resolution creating street lighting districts. Background:The Engineering Department has been petitioned by the citizens requesting street lighting in their neighborhood pursuant to a 1971 Commission Resolution authorizing the creating of Street Lighting Districts. The petitioners agree to pay for all costs associated with the installation, ongoing maintenance and energy. Analysis:Currently, street lighting is non-existing in these areas. Street lighting has been an effective measure to increase pedestrian and vehicular safety, assist in crime prevention, and to promote businesses and community pride. Financial Impact:Street Lighting Districts are funded by a self supporting fund. Street Lighting charges vary based on the type lighting requested or required, billable front footage, and light wattage and spacing. Costs for the subject districts follow: District No. 329 E— Manchester $1.35 per front Ft. District No. 283 C-Spirit Point $ .60 per front Ft. District No. 347-Spring Creek $1.35 per front Ft. District No. 338 F Walton Acres $ .60 per front Ft. District No. 346 McCoy’s Creek $1.15 per front Ft. District No. 345 Haynes’s Station Dr. $1.15 per front Ft. District No. 318 D Elderberry $1.15 per front Ft. Alternatives:None Recommendation:Recommend approval of lighting districts Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 2760416105233111/Legal Advertising REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 5 Finance. Law. Administrator. 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