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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-26 Meeting Minutes Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 9/26/2017 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Fennoy, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Smith and Frantom, members. ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Update/report from Administration regarding a tree assessment related to recent storm damage along city's right-of-way. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve updating the previously done tree assessment study and report back a recommendation in 30 days. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on September 12, 2017. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 3. Motion to determine that the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street as shown on the attached plat has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public Item Action: Approved 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. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 4. Motion to determine that Woodsedge Drive 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. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 5. Motion to determine that the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street, 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, and to receive as information the results of the public hearing 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 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 and adopt the attached Resolution. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 6. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right-of-way (Parcel 087-4-118-00-0) - 189 ½ Dan Bowles Road. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 7. Approve proposal for standardization of AUD security, fire alarm, access and surveillance systems from Tyco Integrated Systems. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 8. Motion to request authorization to proceed with the purchase of the TrafficJet 1638 Print System at a total cost of $63,280.40 for the Augusta Engineering Department Traffic Engineering Division. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes www.augustaga.gov 9. Provide an update on the Downtown RiverWalk Gateway Arches and Shade Structures. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Motion Passes 4-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Attendance 9/26/17 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Irma Storm Damage Department: Presenter:Commissioner Bill Fennoy Caption:Update/report from Administration regarding a tree assessment related to recent storm damage along city's right-of-way. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 9ll2l20l7 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Fennoy, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chainnan; Smith, member. Absent: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Frantom, member. ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Discuss renaming the John C. Calhoun Expressway to Veterans Expressway. Item @equested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) (Referred from August 29 Action: Engineering Services) Disapproved Motions Motion Motion Text'r'ype Motion to approve drafting a resolution to send to the State legislators asking that the local government be given the authority to Approve make decisions on the local level about how the city governs itself concerning statues, voting, etc. Mr. Smith votes No. Motion Fails 2-1. seconded By HiffMade By Commissioner Ben Hasan CommissionerWilliam Fails Fennoy 2. Discuss the Keep Augusta Beautiful Initiative. (Requested by Commissioner Item Marion Williams) action: Approved Motions |,[':" Motion rext Motion ResultMade By Seconded By Motion to approve A .^.^_^--^ receiving this item as Commissioner CommissionerApprove iiior-utior. Ben Hasan Grady Smith ' Put"' Motion Passes 3-0. 3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on Item August 29,2017. Action: Approved Motions X:11" Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion'f'ype - - ----- -'t *-------- -r Result Motion to Approve ffiL',oo;'iurr., commissioner Ben [:#I'Jilil.' passes 3-0. 4. Discuss Policy for cutting vacant lots. (Requested by Commission Bitl Item Fennoy) (Referred from August 29 Engineering Services) Action: Approved Motions Motion Motion Text Made By seconded By f""rtilrype Motion to approve a , receiving this item as Commissioner CommissionetApprove ilio.-ution. Ben Hasan Grady Smith ' Puttt' Motion Passes 3-0. 5. Discussion/update from the law department regarding establishing a requirement Item that all solid waste generated within Augusta-Richmond County jurisdictions be Action: disposed of at the city's landfill. (Requested by Commissioner Ben Hasan) Approved Motions Motion Motion Text Made By seconded By ff.tji|rype Motion to approve authorizing the staff to A ___^--^ begin drafting a proposed Commissioner CommissionrApprove "-':,::'ll'lYi,P-.:P_T:: Lommrssloner uommlsstoner passesamendment to the Code to Ben Hasan Grady Smith allow for flow control. Motion Passes 3-0. 6. Establish the Keep Augusta Beautiful coordinator as a direct report to the Item Environmental Services Director as long as it is part of ESD. (Requested by Action: Commissioner Sammie Sias) Approved Motions *j:"' Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion'l'YPe Result Motion to approve A .^--^-.^ receiving this item as Commissioner CommissionerApprove information. Ben Hasan Grady Smith Passes Motion Passes 3-0. www.auqustaqa.qov Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on September 12, 2017. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: AGENDA ITEM Engineering Services Committee September 26, 2017 Motion to determine that the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street as shown on the attached map 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. Department: Law Caption: Motion to determine that the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street 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: The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. The map of said Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street is 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 the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street be abandoned. Recommendation: Approve determination and request for abandonment of the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street 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 be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities and drainage. Funds are available In Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Motion for Abandonment of Alley - East 11th Street, South Telfair, North of Walker Street - 1st Reading Department:Law Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie Caption:Motion to determine that the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street 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:The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. The map of said Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street is 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 the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street be abandoned. Recommendation: Approve determination and request for abandonment of the Alley East of Eleventh Street, One Block South of Telfair Street and One Block North of Walker Street 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 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 AGENDA ITEM Engineering Services Committee September 26, 2017 Motion to determine that Woodsedge Drive as shown on the attached map 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. Department: Law Caption: Motion to determine that Woodsedge Drive as shown on the attached map 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: The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. The map of said Woodsedge Drive is 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 Woodsedge Drive be abandoned. Recommendation: Approve determination and request for abandonment of Woodsedge Drive 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 be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities and drainage. Funds are available In Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Motion for Abandonment of Woodsedge Drive - 1st Reading Department:Law Presenter:Andrew Mackenzie Caption:Motion to determine that Woodsedge Drive 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:The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. The plat of said Woodsedge Drive is 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 Woodsedge Drive be abandoned. Recommendation: Approve determination and request for abandonment of Woodsedge Drive 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 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 AGENDA ITEM Engineering Services Committee September 26, 2017 Motion to determine that the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street, 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, and to receive as information the results of the public hearing 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 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 and adopt the attached Resolution. Department: Law Caption: Motion to determine that the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street, 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, and to receive as information the results of the public hearing 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 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 and adopt the attached Resolution. Background: The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, a public hearing was held on September 6, 2017 for this matter. The plat of said Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street is attached. Analysis: In addition to the information provided in the above Background section, results of the public hearing will be presented to the Commission. Notice to the property owners located thereon has been provided, 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 the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street be abandoned. Recommendation: Approve determination and request for abandonment of Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street 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 be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities and drainage and adopt the attached Resolution. Funds are available In Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: THIS RESOLUTION OF THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION TO ABANDON THE ALLEY BETWEEN HEARD AVENUE AND RUSSELL STREET AS A PART OF THE ROAD SYSTEM OF AUGUSTA; THIS RESOLUTION, adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission (“Commission”); WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Commission make a determination that the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street 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 and that the right-of-way should be abandoned as part of the Richmond County Road System; and WHEREAS, it has been Augusta, Georgia’s policy, pursuant to O.C.G.A § 32-7-2, to reduce the number of roads in Augusta, Georgia that are not utilized or useful to the public and to abandon such roads; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on September 6, 2017 at the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building, 2nd Floor, 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia; and WHEREAS, notice of such Public Hearing was published in The Augusta Chronicle, the newspaper in which Sheriff’s advertisements for Richmond County are published, on August 24, 2017 and August 31, 2017, and that the property owners located on the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street were given notice; and WHEREAS, the results of the Public Hearing were reported to the Board of Commissioners and considered thereby; and WHEREAS, the Commission, at their meeting held, October 3, 2017, approved the proposed abandonment, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2 and the requirements of said statute having been met; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Commission and it is hereby resolved by the authority of same as follows: 1. It is hereby determined that all requirements of O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2 have been met for the abandonment and removal above-said of the Right-of-Way and such Right-of-Way no longer serves a substantial public purpose or that its removal from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest and is hereby abandoned as part of the Richmond County Road System; 2. The land formerly comprising the Right-of-Way shall be quitclaimed as permitted by law to the adjoining property owner, subject to easements and restrictions deemed necessary by the Augusta Engineering Department and the Augusta Utilities Department, and the Mayor and Clerk of Commission are hereby authorized to execute the documents necessary to effectuate such transfer as directed by the Augusta Law Department. 3. This Resolution shall be recorded in the Minutes of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, accompanied by the exhibits referred to herein; 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. DULY ADOPTED by the Augusta, Georgia Commission this ______ day of _____________________, 2017. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION By: ________________________________ Hardie Davis, Jr. As its Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner As its Clerk Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Motion to Abandon the Alley Between Heard Avenue & Russell Street - 2nd Reading Department:Law Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie Caption:Motion to determine that the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street, 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, and to receive as information the results of the public hearing 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 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 and adopt the attached Resolution. Background:The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential county departments and administrators and approvals were received to this abandonment request. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32- 7-2, a public hearing was held on September 6, 2017 for this matter. The plat of said Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street is attached. Analysis:In addition to the information provided in the above Background section, results of the public hearing will be presented to the Commission. Notice to the property owners located thereon has been provided, 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 the Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street be abandoned. Recommendation: Approve determination and request for abandonment of Alley between Heard Avenue and Russell Street 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 be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities and drainage and adopt the attached Resolution. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission AGENDA ITEM __________ EDITION __________ CAPTION: Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right-of-way (Parcel 087-4-118-00-0) 189 ½ Dan Bowles Road BACKGROUND: Despite repeated efforts, the City has been unable to reach an agreement with the property owner and therefore seeks to acquire through condemnation. In order to proceed and avoid further project delays, it is necessary to condemn the subject property. The required property consists of 7,696 sq. ft. in fee. The appraised value is $17,000.00. ANALYSIS: Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required property. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget. ALTERNATIVES: Deny condemnation. RECOMMENDATION: Approve condemnation. AGENDA DATE: September 26, 2017. DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: G/L: 328-041110-52.12122 J/L: 212828203-52.12122 ADMINISTRATOR: _________________________ FINANCE: _______________________________ DATE: September 14, 2017 TO: The Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr. Mayor Members of the Augusta Commission Members of the Public Services Committee FROM: Randolph Frails, Esquire and Andrew MacKenzie, General Counsel SUBJECT: Acquisition of 7,696 sq. ft. to City of Augusta, Georgia from Roger Kimble, Jr. 189 Dan Bowles Road Augusta Information Technology - GIS Division, Augusta, GA September 14, 2017 0 50 10025 ft 0 10 205 m 1:564 Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep information provided over the internet accurate and up-to-date, Augusta does not certify the authenticity or accuracy of such information. No warranties, express or implied, are provided for the records and/or mapping data herein, or for their use or interpretation by the User. Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Motion to Authorize Condemnation to Acquire Title for Right-of-Way - 189 1/2 Dan Bowles Road Department:Law Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right-of-way (Parcel 087-4-118-00-0) - 189 ½ Dan Bowles Road. Background:Despite repeated efforts, the City has been unable to reach an agreement with the property owner and therefore seeks to acquire through condemnation. In order to proceed and avoid further project delays, it is necessary to condemn the subject property. The required property consists of 7,696 sq. ft. in fee. The appraised value is $17,000.00. Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required property. Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget. Alternatives:Deny condemnation. Recommendation:Approve condemnation. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: G/L: 328-041110-52.12122 J/L: 212828203-52.12122 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Security/Fire Alarm and Access System for Hicks Plant Department:Utilities Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier Caption:Approve proposal for standardization of AUD security, fire alarm, access and surveillance systems from Tyco Integrated Systems. Background:This work will standardize AUD security, fire alarm, access and surveillance systems. Analysis:The transition will relieve our in-house resources of the responsibility of maintaining these system. Financial Impact:Security/Fire Alarm and Access System costs $42,495.90 with annual service charge of $6,658.00 per year for 5 years. Alternatives:Continue with incompatible systems. Recommendation:Approve the attached proposal from Tyco. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funds are available from 506043540-5424510 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM TrafficJet Print System Department:Engineering Presenter:Abie L. Ladson - Director Caption:Motion to request authorization to proceed with the purchase of the TrafficJet 1638 Print System at a total cost of $63,280.40 for the Augusta Engineering Department Traffic Engineering Division. Background:The Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all MUTCD approved traffic control signage along public streets within Augusta Richmond County. The process currently used to create the traffic signs is time consuming and the equipment is nearing the end of its serviceable life. Analysis:Currently, the process used to create the traffic signs is labor intensive and requires several steps to complete. If more complicated signs are needed, such as signs with multiple colors, the amount of time and labor needed to create a finished product increases greatly. The TrafficJet Print System is the only device specifically designed to print any MUTCD standard traffic sign in any size on the heavy-duty reflective materials used. This system will dramatically decrease the number of steps, labor, and the amount of time it takes Traffic Engineering to make a finished sign. This system will also give Traffic Engineering the ability to create non-standard signs, such as street name signs with community logos, that we currently do not possess. After the initial setup costs, this new system will save the department money in labor and materials. Financial Impact:Funds have been set aside for the purchase of this equipment using TIA Discretionary funds. Alternatives:1) Allow department to purchase equipment. 2) Do not allow equipment purchase and continue to use existing methods. Recommendation:Allow staff to proceed with TrafficJet 1638 Print System purchase to better serve the department and the residents of Augusta, GA. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: TIA Discretionary REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 9/26/2017 1:15 PM Update from DDA on RiverWalk Projects Department:Downtown Developement Authority Presenter:Margaret Woodard Caption:Provide an update on the Downtown RiverWalk Gateway Arches and Shade Structures. Background:Taking cues from nearby landmark buildings such as the Augusta History Museum, St. Paul's Church and Cotton Exchange, the design of the Riverwalk Gateway is a brick and wrought iron arch over the roads at 8th and 9th Street framing the Augusta Common. The gateway arches will be located on the north side of Reynolds Street visible to travelers along Reynolds Street as well as 8th and 9th Street corridors from Broad Street. Analysis:The columns for the gateways will be of brick and concrete construction with inlay details, lantern-style fixtures and accent details. A precast concrete base will have the City's name in its traditional script. The arch between the columns will be cast metal with details and accents with the name "Riverwalk" cast into the center of the arch form. A central lantern fixture will hang from the central arch serving as a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents. Hidden LED lighting with the metal arch will accentuate the arch at night. The columns will sit in the street with bollards around the base to guide traffic. The bollards will be lit at night. The layout in the street will not impact traffic patterns since 9th Street has parallel parking on both sides so the columns would sit in front of the parallel parking lanes. Moving the columns into the street eliminates interference with street trees, lights, and other utilities that are under the sidewalks on those corners. Financial Impact:Estimated cost are $250,000-$275,000 each for design and construction. Alternatives:Do not approve DDA moving forward with plans. Recommendation:Approve DDA moving forward with plans for the Riverwalk Gateway Arches and Riverwalk Shade Structures. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: DDA SPLOST VI funds. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission