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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-14-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber-6/14/2016-1:10 PM ENGINEERING SERVICES 1.Accept and appropriate $585,000 from Inman Solar Incorporated (ISI) for reimbursement and coverage of costs associated with Augusta’s participation in the Georgia Power Distributed Generation (solar) Program. Attachments 2.Update from staff regarding the James Brown enhancements. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) (Referred from May 31 Engineering Services Committee) Attachments 3.Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on May 31, 2016. Attachments 4.Approve the deeds of dedication, maintenance agreements, and road resolutions submitted by the Engineering and Augusta Utilities Departments for Southampton Subdivision, Section Two. (Referred from May 31 Engineering Services Committee) Attachments Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/14/2016 1:10 PM Accept and appropriate funds for the Georgia Power Distributed Generation (solar) Program. Department:Environmental Services Presenter:Mark Johnson Caption:Accept and appropriate $585,000 from Inman Solar Incorporated (ISI) for reimbursement and coverage of costs associated with Augusta’s participation in the Georgia Power Distributed Generation (solar) Program. Background:Augusta performed a quick evaluation of usage and available land at multiple government facilities and identified 5 possible locations suitable for this program. Augusta submitted an application for the 5 sites to be considered under this program. Georgia Power has awarded 3 of the 5 sites submitted, which include, the sewer treatment plant on Doug Barnard Pkwy, the water production facility on Tobacco Road and the jail on Phinizy Road. The City has since awarded RFP #16-171 to ISI for the design, construction and operation of each solar facility through land lease agreements. Each lease agreement includes a requirement that the lessee (ISI) pay the City a sum of $195,000 upon execution of the agreements. The total payment of $585,000 is for initial application development and fees, engineering, third party expenses for bidding assistance, construction administration services, and other third party services. Analysis:Augusta is to receive $585,000 from ISI as specified in the executed lease agreements. Augusta needs to properly appropriate those funds to address out of pocket expenses, minimize project delays, and meet Georgia Powers requirements and specifications. ESD is recommending budget adjustments and appropriations be made with the funds received from the developer in the following method. First, ESD will be reimbursed the initial application fees of $75,000 payable to account number 542-04-4110/5212999. Second, a 2016 budget increase to account number 541-04- 4210/5311410, and an appropriation via purchase order to Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc (ACC) in the amount of $510,000 for initial application development, engineering, third party expenses for bidding assistance, construction administration services, and other Cover Memo Item # 1 third party services. ACC has an existing contract with ESD which was executed February 29, 2012 and procured through RFP #11-146. Financial Impact:Funds in the amount of $585,000 are being provided by ISI with $75,000 repaying ESD’s application fees, and the remaining $510,000 having a budget adjustment to account number 541-04- 4210/5311410 and an appropriation to ACC via purchase order. Alternatives:1. Do not accept the funds and appropriate to the accounts listed. Recommendation:Accept and appropriate $585,000, from Inman Solar Incorporated (ISI) for reimbursement and coverage of costs associated with Augusta’s participation in the Georgia Power Distributed Generation (solar) Program. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Receive $585,000 from ISI with $75,000 repaying ESD’s application fees to account number 542-04-4110/5212999, and the remaining $510,000 having a budget adjustment to account number 541-04-4210/5311410 and an appropriation to ACC via purchase order. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/14/2016 1:10 PM James Brown Enhancements Department: Presenter:Commissioner Marion Williams Caption:Update from staff regarding the James Brown enhancements. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) (Referred from May 31 Engineering Services Committee) 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 6/14/2016 1:10 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on May 31, 2016. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 6 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 6 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 6 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 6 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 6 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 6 Item # 3 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 6/14/2016 1:10 PM SOUTHAMPTON SECTION TWO DEDICATION Department:Engineering Presenter: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 Southampton Subdivision, Section Two. (Referred from May 31 Engineering Services Committee) Background:The final plat for Southampton Subdivision, Section Two, was approved by the Commission on September 15, 2015. 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 Southampton Subdivision, Section Two. Cover Memo Item # 4 2. Do not approve and risk litigation. Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 7 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 8 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 9 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 10 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 11 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 12 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 13 of 14 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 14 of 14 Item # 4