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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-09-Meeting Agenda Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 6/9/2014- 12:55 PM ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between Walter F. Tereshinski and Augusta, Georgia for an easement consisting of 0.314 acre (13,670.06 sq. ft.) in fee, more or less, and 0.105 acre (4,555.41 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement located at 4822 Windsor Spring Road for a total price of $100,440.00. Attachments 2. Approve the reallocation of space for commissioners and the mayor in the commission chamber. The present set-up of the dais gives the appearance of three separate groups as opposed to one cohesive group. Provide the mayor with double the space of each commissioner and equally divide the remaining space. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Lockett) Attachments 3. Discuss the utilization of the downtown depot as a needed source of revenue. Attachments 4. Consider assuming responsibility for a highway beautification project for Gordon Highway and Deans Bridge Road extending from Regency Mall to Fort Gordon’s Cyber Command Main Gate and Gate 5 respectively. Task Code Enforcement with ensuring that all properties in referenced areas are compliant with local policies. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Lockett) Attachments 5. Presentation by Ms. Karen Zipperer regarding the increased cost for solid waste pickup in District 1. Attachments 6. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on May 27, 2014. Attachments 7. Provide an assessment of any potential progress that has been made relative to the development of the Regency Mall Property. Attachments www.augustaga.gov This unsightly property is located at the intersection of two of the most heavily traveled roads in the city. (Gordon Highway/Deans Bridge Road). The condition of this Mall has impeded economic growth in this area for many years. South Augusta development is as important as downtown development and must receive the same amount of attention that is devoted to the development of downtown Augusta. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Lockett) Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/9/2014 12:55 PM Acquisition of Right-of-Way & Easement Windsor Spring Rd Project Phase V-Tereshinski Department:Law Caption:Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between Walter F. Tereshinski and Augusta, Georgia for an easement consisting of 0.314 acre (13,670.06 sq. ft.) in fee, more or less, and 0.105 acre (4,555.41 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement located at 4822 Windsor Spring Road for a total price of $100,440.00. Background:The property owner has agreed to convey a certain right-of-way and easement to Augusta, Georgia, for the Windsor Spring Road 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 purchase of the referenced property. Recommendation:Approve the motion to purchase the referenced property. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: FUNDS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT(S): G/L 323041110-54.11120 J/L 299823786-54.11120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 4 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 4 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 4 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 4 Item # 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/9/2014 12:55 PM Commission Dais Department: Caption:Approve the reallocation of space for commissioners and the mayor in the commission chamber. The present set-up of the dais gives the appearance of three separate groups as opposed to one cohesive group. Provide the mayor with double the space of each commissioner and equally divide the remaining space. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Lockett) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 2 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/9/2014 12:55 PM Downtown Depot Department: Caption:Discuss the utilization of the downtown depot as a needed source of revenue. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 3 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/9/2014 12:55 PM Gordon Highway Beautification Project Department: Caption:Consider assuming responsibility for a highway beautification project for Gordon Highway and Deans Bridge Road extending from Regency Mall to Fort Gordon’s Cyber Command Main Gate and Gate 5 respectively. Task Code Enforcement with ensuring that all properties in referenced areas are compliant with local policies. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Lockett) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 4 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/9/2014 12:55 PM Karen Zipperer Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Presentation by Ms. Karen Zipperer regarding the increased cost for solid waste pickup in District 1. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 5 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 5 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/9/2014 12:55 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on May 27, 2014. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 6 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 6 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 6 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 6 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 6 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 6 Item # 6 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/9/2014 12:55 PM Regency Mall Property Department: Caption:Provide an assessment of any potential progress that has been made relative to the development of the Regency Mall Property. This unsightly property is located at the intersection of two of the most heavily traveled roads in the city. (Gordon Highway/Deans Bridge Road). The condition of this Mall has impeded economic growth in this area for many years. South Augusta development is as important as downtown development and must receive the same amount of attention that is devoted to the development of downtown Augusta. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Lockett) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 7