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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-22-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Finance Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 4/22/2013- 12:55 PM FINANCE 1. Approve the request from Chief J.D. Nelson, Chief of Police- Paine College, for the donation of 3 police vehicles. Attachments 2. Approve the request from Sheriff Mike Kile of Screven County to purchase 4 police vehicles. Attachments 3. Approve a Supplement Agreement to the FY 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services contract between Augusta, Georgia and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Attachments 4. Consider a request from Kevin Buchanan for a refund for an overpayment on land taxes for property at 970 Horseshoe Road. Attachments 5. Motion to approve the renewal of the lease with the Department of the Navy for the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Attachments 6. Approve a request from the Civil and Magistrate Court to adopt a lektriever from Superior Court. This lektriever was offered to Civil and Magistrate Court by Superior Court's Senior Operations Manager Teresa Riddle who stated the lektriever was not being used by Superior Court and was currently stored off site at 401 Walton Way. Attachments 7. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on March 25, 2013. Attachments Finance Committee Meeting 4/22/2013 12:55 PM 2013 - Paine College Request Department:Finance Department -Fleet Management Division Caption:Approve the request from Chief J.D. Nelson, Chief of Police- Paine College, for the donation of 3 police vehicles. Background:Attached for your review is a letter from Chief J. D. Nelson, Chief of Police for Paine College for a donation of 3 police vehicles. Paine College, established in 1882, is a private institution of higher learning that is located in Augusta, Georgia on a campus in excess of 57 acres with 31 buildings. Augusta has assisted Paine College in the past with donated vehicles. Analysis:Should the Commission approve this request there are 21 vehicles that could be considered. These vehicles would normally be decommissioned by removing all emergency equipment and painting the vehicle a single color before posting them on the auction page (GovDeals). These vehicles are currently averaging about $2,000 per vehicle of which $450 is reimbursed for the painting which leave an average of $1,550 per car. Should the Commission approve the donation, Paine College would be required to paint the vehicle. Financial Impact:The donation of 3 cars would equate to less than $5,000 less in revenue generated by the auction. Alternatives:1. Approve the request as a donation 2. Approve the request in part (ie: approve 2 vehicles or 1 vehicle). 3. Approve the sale of these vehicles to Paine College similar to other requests from othe public safety agencies. 4. Disapprove the request and auction the vehicles Recommendation:Approve the request based on past support of Paine College. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: None Required Cover Memo Item # 1 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 1 Finance Committee Meeting 4/22/2013 12:55 PM 2013 - Screven County Sheriff Department:Finance Department - Fleet Management Caption:Approve the request from Sheriff Mike Kile of Screven County to purchase 4 police vehicles. Background:Attached for your review is a letter from Sheriff Mike Kile of Screven County requesting approval of the Augusta Commission to purchase 4 police vehicles. Screven County is located south east of Burke County and has a population of approximately 15,000 people. It has a land area of 655 square miles with the County Seat located in Sylvania. The Sheriff is offering to purchase the excess vehicles for between 2,000 to 2,500 dollars each. Analysis:Should the Commission approve this request there are 21 vehicles that could be considered. These vehicles would normally be decommissioned by removing all emergency equipment and painting the vehicle a single color before posting them on the auction page (GovDeals). These vehicles are currently averaging about $2,000 per vehicle after we have them painted a single color which costs $450.00. Screven County would be responsible for painting the car Financial Impact:At $2000 for each car Augusta would benefit by not having to take the time to “decommission” the vehicle by removing all emergency equipment. Alternatives:1. Approve the request 2. Approve the request in part. 3. Disapprove the request. 4. Donate the cars. Recommendation:Recommend approving the sale of 4 vehicles at $1,800 to $2,500 each. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Not required. Cover Memo Item # 2 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 2 Finance Committee Meeting 4/22/2013 12:55 PM FY 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services Contract Supplement Agreement Department:Planning and Development Caption:Approve a Supplement Agreement to the FY 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services contract between Augusta, Georgia and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Background:The Planning and Development Department provides transportation planning services for the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) under a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). GDOT administers the metropolitan transportation planning program on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which provides the funding for the program. At the end of each annual contract, a portion of the unspent grant funds roll over and are available for programming in the following year. The expenditure of such funds is subject to the execution of a supplemental agreement to the original contract. Analysis:GDOT notified the department that rollover funds are available for programming on eligible transportation planning projects. The proposed supplemental agreement increases the department’s budget by $100,000, with 80% of the funds coming from FHWA and the remaining 20% being a local match. The funds will be used to pay for transportation studies outlined in the ARTS Unified Planning Work Program. Financial Impact:The supplemental agreement stipulates that the Georgia Department of Transportation will reimburse the city for eighty percent (80%) of the eligible costs incurred. The twenty percent (20%) local match is already included in the Planning and Development Department budget. Alternatives:Approve or Deny Recommendation:Approve the Supplement Agreement to the FY 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services contract between Augusta, Cover Memo Item # 3 Georgia and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funds available in the following account 220016309 / 131210258 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 3 DATE: April 15, 2013 COMMITTEE: Finance FROM: Planning and Development Department SUBJECT: FY 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services Contract Supplement Agreement CAPTIO: Approve a Supplement Agreement to the FY 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services contract between Augusta, Georgia and the Georgia Department of Transportation BACKGROUD : The Planning and Development Department provides transportation planning services for the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) under a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). GDOT administers the metropolitan transportation planning program on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which provides the funding for the program. At the end of each annual contract, a portion of the unspent grant funds roll over and are available for programming in the following year. The expenditure of such funds is subject to the execution of a supplemental agreement to the original contract. AALYSIS: GDOT notified the department that rollover funds are available for programming on eligible transportation planning projects. The proposed supplemental agreement increases the department’s budget by $100,000, with 80% of the funds coming from FHWA and the remaining 20% being a local match. The funds will be used to pay for transportation studies outlined in the ARTS Unified Planning Work Program. FIACIAL IMPACT: The supplemental agreement stipulates that the Georgia Department of Transportation will reimburse the city for eighty percent (80%) of the eligible costs incurred. The twenty percent (20%) local match is already included in the Planning and Development Department budget. ALTERATIVES: Approve or Deny RECOMMEDATIO: Approve the Supplement Agreement to the FY 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services contract between Augusta, Georgia and the Georgia Department of Transportation. REQUESTED AGEDA DATE: Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 3 FUDS AVAILABLE I THE FOLLOWIG ACCOUTS: 220016309 / 131210258 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 3 Finance Committee Meeting 4/22/2013 12:55 PM Kevin Buchanan Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Consider a request from Kevin Buchanan for a refund for an overpayment on land taxes for property at 970 Horseshoe Road. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 3 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 3 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 3 Item # 4 Finance Committee Meeting 4/22/2013 12:55 PM Lease with Department of the Navy Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the renewal of the lease with the Department of the Navy for the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. 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 Finance Committee Meeting 4/22/2013 12:55 PM Lektriever Relocation Request Department:Civil and Magistrate Court Caption:Approve a request from the Civil and Magistrate Court to adopt a lektriever from Superior Court. This lektriever was offered to Civil and Magistrate Court by Superior Court's Senior Operations Manager Teresa Riddle who stated the lektriever was not being used by Superior Court and was currently stored off site at 401 Walton Way. Background:Civil and Magistrate Court clerks are having to maintain case files in boxes. There are rows of boxes stacked three high sitting on the floor of our office. These files cannot be sent to record retention because we need access to these files on a daily basis. The clerks must lift and move boxes numerous times during the day to locate case files and to file additional paperwork. We need to get these files off the floor and into a lektriever. Analysis:The cost of a new lektriever is $32,209.50, the cost of a used one is $12,000.00 and the cost to move the one from 401 Walton Way is $4,800.00. Financial Impact:Modern Business Systems will disassemble the lektriever from the off site location and reassemble in the office of Civil and Magistrate Court for a cost of $4,800.00. This lektriever was purchased in 1996 and the maintenance fee is $640.00 per year. Alternatives:Purchase a new lektriever for $32,209.50 or a used one for $12,000.00. Recommendation:It is my recommendation based on the cost of a new and used lektriever to adopt the one from Superior Court. This lektriever is sitting in storage with the maintenance fee being paid every year for equipment not being used. Funds are Available in the Following Requesting the $4,800.00 cost to have this lektriever relocated come from the General Contingency Fund. Cover Memo Item # 6 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 6 From: Debbie Looney [mailto:dlooney.mbsaugusta@mbsaugusta.com] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 1:58 PM To: Vickie Hester Cc: Dianne Tant Subject: RE: Lektrievers For a new “Hanel” machine the cost is $32,209.28 each. For a “used” machine the cost if $12,000.00 each. Please let me know if you need further information. Thanks. Debbie From: Vickie Hester [mailto:vhester@augustaga.gov] Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 11:21 AM To: Debbie Looney Subject: RE: Lektrievers I just need an estimate for two (2) new and two (2) used Lektrievers. When I do my Agenda Item form to request the money to have the two (2) relocated, I need to show how much more cost efficient it would be to relocate the two than to purchase two (2) new or used ones. Thanks, Vickie From: Debbie Looney [mailto:dlooney.mbsaugusta@mbsaugusta.com] Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 11:12 AM To: Vickie Hester Cc: Dianne Tant; Bill Pitts Subject: FW: Lektrievers Vickie, I got your message wanting to know if we had any “used machines” the same size as what is in the basement at the law center (attached proposal for a labor move). I have copied Dianne and Bill on this response. This requires their expertise to answer. We will get back with you early new week. Thank you for contacting us and have a good weekend. Debbie DEBBIE LOONEY MODERN BUSINESS Sales Assistant and Installation Coordinator 1445 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901 P 706.724.8700 M 803-640-9199 F 706.724.4654 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 6 Finance Committee Meeting 4/22/2013 12:55 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on March 25, 2013. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 7