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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-27 Meeting Minutes Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 11/27/2018 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Fennoy, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Frantom, member. Absent: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Clarke, member. ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Approve award of Construction Contract to E R Snell Contactor, Inc. in the amount of $5,652,594.75 for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, 15th Street Pedestrian Improvements Project, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED . Bid 18-260. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 3-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 2. Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between the Department of Transportation State of Georgia and Augusta, GA for P.I. #0010686 Augusta Beautification along Riverwatch Parkway and have Mayor’s Office execute agreement. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 3. Consider proposed rate structure for residential water and sewer rates. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 4. Motion to approve contracting with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. to provide preliminary engineering services to extend sanitary sewer to the Belair Road area at a cost of $95,000. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 5. Approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to submit, accept and receive Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Financial Assistance from GDOT FY2019 and FY2020 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (FY19 LMIG & FY2020 LMIG) for Road & Drainage Improvements & maintenance projects (Listed under Financial Impact Section). (Requested by Commissioner Fennoy) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 3-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 6. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on November 13, 2018. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 7. Report from the Engineering Department regarding an assessment of the condition of Bussey Road/Inez Street in preparation for their paving. (Referred from November 13 Engineering Services Committee meeting) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve continuing with the routine maintenance of the road and asking the Engineering Department to report back to the committee at the second meeting in January regarding the ownership of the road and a determination of whether the property owners will allow for the acquisition of right-of-way by the City. Motion Passes 3-0. Commisioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes www.augustaga.gov Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM Attendance 11/27/18 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia that the following Capital Project Budget is hereby adopted: Section 1: This project is set up and authorized to CPB#371-041110-T15040146 to award the construction contract Agreement to ER Snell Contractor, Inc in the amount of $5,652,594.75 for the 15th Street Pedestrian Improvements Project. Section 2: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Consolidated Government to complete the project. SPLOST Phase VI 373,510$ SPLOST Phase VI 382,610$ TIA Discretionary 109,080$ TIA Funds 5,652,600$ 6,517,800$ Section 3: Copies of this Capital Project Budget shall be made available to the Comptroller for direction in carrying out this project. Adopted this ____________________ day of ______________________. Approved _________________________________________________ Original-Commission Council Office Copy-Engineering Department Copy-Finance Department Copy-Procurement Department CPB#371-041110-T15040146 Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET 15th Street Pedestrian Improvements 1 of 4 11/14/2018 Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia CPB#371-041110-T15040146 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET 15th Street Pedestrian Improvements CPB AMOUNT CPB NEW SOURCE OF FUNDS CPB ADDITION CPB SPLOST PHASE VI (373,510)$ -$ (373,510)$ 328-041110-5212115 210328103 SPLOST PHASE VI (382,610)$ (382,610)$ 328-041110-5212115 210328103 TIA DISCRETIONARY (109,080)$ (109,080)$ TIA Funds -$ (5,652,600)$ (5,652,600)$ 371-041110-T15040146 TOTAL SOURCES:(865,200)$ (5,652,600)$ (6,517,800)$ USE OF FUNDS ENGINEERING 328-041110-5212115 756,120$ -$ 756,120$ TIA DISCRETIONARY 109,080$ 109,080$ TIA FUNDS -$ 5,652,600$ 5,652,600$ TOTAL USES:865,200$ 5,652,600$ 6,517,800$ 2 of 4 11/14/2018 3 of 4 11/14/2018 4 of 4 11/14/2018 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM 15th Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (John C Calhoun to Central Ave) Department:Engineering Presenter: Caption:Approve award of Construction Contract to E R Snell Contactor, Inc. in the amount of $5,652,594.75 for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, 15th Street Pedestrian Improvements Project, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED . Bid 18-260. Background:SR4/15th Street Pedestrian Improvement is a SPLOST VI Capital Project and a project from the “Approved Investment List” of TIA that was approved by voters of the CSRA in July 31, 2012 referendum. It is a TIA Band 2 project and TIA funds are allocated for design & construction. This project is intended to enhance 15th Street / SR 4 as a multi-modal corridor that can safely accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. The project will reduce conflict between motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians increasing safety for all users. This will also increase pedestrian safety and will reduce conflict points at the numerous commercial accesses from 15th Street. This project will reduce capacity in some locations to better organize traffic, reduce lane drops and weaves, and create a safer pedestrian and bicycle environment. Analysis:Bids were received on August 30, 2018 with E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. being the low bidder. The bid results are as follow: CONTRACTORS BID 1. E R Snell Contractor, Inc. $5,652,594.75 2. Reeves Construction Co $5,867,474.15 3. Beam’s Contracting $6,557,802.80 It is the recommendation of the Engineering Department to award this project to E.R. Snell Contractor. Financial Impact:Funds are available in Project TIA/State funds. Alternatives:1) Do not approve and find alternative to complete the project and meet TIA project completion schedule. Recommendation:Approve award of Construction Contract to E R Snell Contactor, Inc. in the amount of $5,652,594.75 for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, 15th Street Pedestrian Improvements Project, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Project TIA/State Funds 371-041110-5414110/T15040146- 5414110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM Augusta Beautification Riverwatch Parkway Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Department:Engineering Presenter: Caption:Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between the Department of Transportation State of Georgia and Augusta, GA for P.I. #0010686 Augusta Beautification along Riverwatch Parkway and have Mayor’s Office execute agreement. Background:The Augusta Beautification Project along Riverwatch Parkway proposes to improve landscaping and extend existing landscaping improvements along Riverwatch Parkway between Interstate 20 and Alexander Drive. Analysis:The existing supplemental agreement between GDOT and Augusta expires December 31, 2018. The Supplemental Agreement No. 2 will extend the agreement until March 31, 2020. This project has been through the procurement process twice before. Each time, the project was unable to be awarded due to lack of bidders and contract prices that totaled more than the funding available. The agreement extension will allow the Augusta Engineering Department to modify the construction plans and rebid the project. Financial Impact:None Alternatives:1)Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between the Georgia Department of Transportation and Augusta, GA to extend project due date. 2)Do not approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2. Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One. Funds are Available in the N/A Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Current Residential Rate (2018) 3000 gallons or less: Water Sewer Base charge: $23.78 Base charge: $21.39 Minimum bill for 3000 gallons or less: $23.78 + $21.39 = $45.17 4000 gallons and up: Base charge: $16.98 Base charge: $30.88 Volumetric rate: $2.34/kgal for 1st 3000 gallons Volumetric rate: $2.84/kgal $2.62/kgal over 3000 Proposed Residential Rate Water Sewer Base Charge: $17.25 Base Charge: $17.25 Volumetric rate: $1.65/kgal for 1st 5000 gallons Volumetric rate: $4.00/kgal $4.00/kgal over 5000 gallons $0.00 $20.00 $40.00 $60.00 $80.00 $100.00 $120.00 123456789101112131415 Rate Comparison using an AWC of 5kgal 2019 Current Rate Structure 2019 Proposed Rate Structure Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM Augusta Utilities Residential Rate Restructuring Department:Utilities Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier Caption:Consider proposed rate structure for residential water and sewer rates. Background:The rate structure currently in place was established in the early 2000’s. There are quirks in the rate structure that create confusion and result in equity issues. These include a flat charge for customers using 0 - 3000 gallons, and a large jump in the sewer charge of $23.69 between the minimum bill and 4000 gallons. Analysis:We have developed a revised residential rate structure and financial model to address these issues. This rate eliminates the 0 – 3000 gallon minimum bill and the large sewer increase at 4000 gallons. We propose the new rates go into effect on January 1, 2019. We are proposing minor changes to non- residential rates. Currently there is a difference in volumetric charges for 3000 gallons and less and over 3000 gallons of $0.33. We recommend eliminating this difference such that the 2019 non-residential water rate for 2019 would be $3.38. This represents a 2.25% increase from 2018 rates; this is due to the rate increase going into effect on January 1 rather than April 1 as has been the case. Subsequent annual increases for both residential and non-residential rates would be 3% beginning on January 1, 2020. Details on the proposed rates are attached. Financial Impact:This rate structure is designed to be revenue neutral. Alternatives:The Commission could elect to retain the current residential rate structure. Recommendation:We recommend approval of the changes as outlined. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Jimmy Dyess-Belair area 14 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM Belair Road Area Sewer Extension – Preliminary Engineering Report Department:Utilities Department Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier Caption:Motion to approve contracting with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. to provide preliminary engineering services to extend sanitary sewer to the Belair Road area at a cost of $95,000. Background:In an effort to provide sewer service to the Belair Road Area, Augusta Utilities wishes to contract with W.D.Dickson & Co to perform preliminary engineering services to extend sewer to the Belair Road area. This area includes the neighborhoods of Barnett Crossing, Bridgeport, Buckhead and Asbury Hills. This work will lay the proper planning foundation for future design and construction for the extension of the current sewerage system into the region. Contracting for actual design and development of construction plans will occur at a future date under separate contract(s). Analysis:W.K. Dickson was one of the pre-qualified vendors approved by Commission on RFQ #18-132. Commission approved on September 4, 2018 (Item #6 - see attached) the assignment of W.K. Dickson as one of the design firms to specific Augusta Utilities CIP Projects. Augusta Utilities proposes to utilize W.K. Dickson to study and develop a Preliminary Engineering Report for the Belair Road Area at a cost of $95,000. Financial Impact:$95,000.00 funding is available from the following accounts: 514043420-5212115/81800040-5212115 Alternatives:The Commission could elect not to perform this work. Recommendation:Recommend approval for contracting with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. to provide consulting engineering services for the creation of a Preliminary Engineering Report for providing sewer service to the Belair Road Area at a cost of $95,000. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funds are available in the following accounts: 514043420- 5212115/81800040-5212115 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission DATE: November t2,2OL8 TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor Members of the Commission William Fennoy, Chairman, Engineering Services Committee Janice Jackson, Administrator Hameed Malik, Ph.D., P.E., Director of Engineering / Requested by Commissioner Fennoy GDor FY2019 & FY2020 Local Maintenance and lmprovement Grant (tMtGl Project Number: N/A File Reference: 18-014(A) CAPTION: BACKGROUND: ANALYSIS: Approve and authorize Augusta Engineeringbepartment (AED) to submit, accept and receive Georgia Department of Transpiration (GDoT) Financial Assistance from GDor FY2019 and Fy2020 Local Maintenance and lmprovement Grant (FY19 LMtG & Fyzo2o LMrG) fbr Road & Drainage lmprovements & maintenance projects (Listed under Financial lmpact Section). Requested by Commissioner Fennoy. GDor restructured its state Aid program and named it as "Local Maintenance and lmprovement Grant (LMIG)." LMIG is a formula-based grant from GDor that is funded through the motor fuel tax. Grant funds are typically used to supplement local projects for road/drainage improvements and road resurfacing efforts based on priority. Augusta is eligible to receive approximately 52.256 million through GDor Fy2oLg LMIG Program, and most likely the same amount is Fy2o2o LMIG Program. GDor LMIG financial assistance is critical for completing AED projects such as roadway improvements and maintenance construction projects. This financial assistance is avaitable on yearty basis. ln addition to this yearly assistance, GDor also provides LMIG funds to AED on as requested basis depending on LMIG additional funds availability on state level, demonstrated need and local project connectivity to state road system. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Augusta, GA AED will receive approximately 52.256 million in GDOT FY19LMlG. A localfunding match of Loo/o is required. FylgLMlG partially funded AED proposed resurfacing/sidewalk projects are: Tobacco Road sidewalk (karleen Road to windsor spring Rd); John street sidewalk (front of Appleby Library); Resurfacing of poplar street, cane Ferry Rd, cannon Gate Drive, Tate Road, and Arcadia Rd/Arcadia cr (total estimated cost 54.5millon (funding source -FY2O19LMlG, TtA Discretionary, and Engineering SPLOST Vl (fund balance) ln addition, FY2OLMIG partially funded AED proposed resu rfacing/sidewalk projects are: old waynesboro Rd sidewalk (crosscreek HS to cypress pt.); resurfacing of R.c. Daniel, Truxton Rd, Roxbury Rd, Laney walker (Druid park to 15th Street), and Ellis Street (13th St. to llth St. (total estimated cost SA.gSmlllon (funding source -FY2O2OLMlG, TIA Discretionary, and Engineering SPLOST Vl (fund balance). ATTERNATIVES: 2l'. Do not approve and identify alternate supplementa! funds for completing road improvements and maintenance projects, and do not claim future LMIG Funds that are designated for Augusta. RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to submit, accept and receive Georgia Department of Transpiration (GDor) Financial Assistance from GDor Fy2o19 and Fy2020 Loca! Maintenance and lmprovement Grant (Fy19 LMIG & Fy2ozo LM|G) for Road & Drainage lmprovements & maintenance projects (Listed under Financial lmpact Section). REQUESTED AGENDA DATE: Committee Meeting:November 27,?.OLB : December 4 2018Commission Meeti FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: TIA Discretionarv (local fundine match of L0%) TIA Discretionarv (S1M per vear). and Eneineerins SpLOST Vt Fund Balance (S2.5M) HM/AS Assistant Director of Engineering AED Assistant Director Finance and Admin Agenda File and Main File Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM GDOT FY2019 & FY2020 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Department: Presenter: Caption:Approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to submit, accept and receive Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Financial Assistance from GDOT FY2019 and FY2020 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (FY19 LMIG & FY2020 LMIG) for Road & Drainage Improvements & maintenance projects (Listed under Financial Impact Section). (Requested by Commissioner Fennoy) Background:See attached information. Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - llll3l2}l} ATTENDANICE: Present: Hons. Fennoy, chairman; Hasan, vice chairman; crarke, member. Absent: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Frantom, member. ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Ms. Francine McCoy regarding the paving of Bussey Road. @eferred Item from November 6 Commission meeting) Action: Rescheduled Made By seconded By fffi| Motion to refer this item to the Engineering Department for an assessment of the condition of Bussey Defer Road in preparation for Commissioner Commissioner its proposed paving Ben Hasan John Clarke Passes and bring back a recommendation to the next committee meeting. Motion Passes 3-0. 2. Approve Amendment #l to Augusta, GA Soil Erosion, Sedimentation Item and Pollution Control (ES&PC) Ordinance dated May I ,2018 as requested by Action:AED. Approved Motions f#:"" Motion rext Motions f#:'" Motion rext Motion ResultMade By Seconded By Motion Passes 3-0. 3. Approve and adopt the ordinance to establish the Keep Augusta Beautiful ltem Commission; Article 7, Sections l-4-95 to 1-4-102 of the Augusta Code; and Action: waive the second reading. (Referred from November 6 Commission Approved meeting) Approve Motion to approve. Motions Motion Motion Textrype Motion to ^ dDDrove.APProve uotio, passes 3-0. Commissioner Commissioner Passes Ben Hasan John Clarke Approve the Amendment to the Augusta Waste to Energy. Motions Motion Motion Textrype Motion to approve with the original copy of the lease and the itemized changes (Sections 13.1 and 13.4) being included in the agenda books for A ---^_.^ the Commission meetingAPProve and that the Law Department review the lease to determine if any additional assurances are needed for the City's protection. Motion Passes 3-0. Made By Commissioner Ben Hasan Made By Commissioner wiuiam Fennoy Passes Seconded By #,Xil Seconded By Motion Result 4.Lease Agreement Between Augusta and Item Action: Approved Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan John Clarke Passes 5. Approve authorization for the Environmental Services Department to draft a ltemrevision to Section 4-2-6 - Fees for use of Augusta-Richmond County Solid Action: Approved Waste Landfill and to bring the draft back to the Engineering Services Committee for review. (Referred from November 6 Commission meeting) Motions r#:" Motion rext Made Bv Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes 3-0. Motions Motion Motion Textrype Motion to refer this item to the first Approve committeemeeting in December. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan John Clarke Passes Seconded By Made By Seconded By Seconded By Motion Result 6. Approve the Execution of the Amendment to the Lease with Georgia Waste ltemSystems. Action: Rescheduled Motion Result Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan J"h" A;i.; Passes 7. Approve the Inter-Govemmental Agreement between Augusta and Burke Item County, Georgia for Disposal of Garbage at the Augusta Landfill. Action: Approved Motions r#:"" Motion rext Made By Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve votion passes 3-0. Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan John clarke Passes Motion Result 8. Approve Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) Encroachment request to Place AGL Item Facility in Augusta, GA Parcel as part of Berckmans Road Realignment and Action: Widening Project. Also authorized Augusta Engineering Department to Approved process and sign all associated documents with consultation of Augusta Legal Counsel. Motions Motion rr^1!--- 'T! , tr r ,- Motion;:-^-- Motion Text Made By Seconded ByrYPe r ----------l Result Motion to Approve ffi:,|il'rasses S:ffifif*' $',iltr';:il:, passes 3-0. 9. Consider award of Bid #18-295 to Blair Construction, Inc. to construct the ltemFort Gordon Cyber CoE Campus Sanitary Sewer Extension under the Task Action: Order Program for Infrastructure RFQ #16-178 in the amount of Approved $2,403,595.50. (Referred from November 6 commission meeting) Motions X:jl"" Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionIYPe - ----- -at Result Motion to Approve ffi3,lx'rasses S:fffi::f*' fJilt',;i"J* passes 3-0. 10. Discuss the cutting of right-of-way with storm water fees.(Requested by Item Commissioner Marion Williams) ,lction: Approved Motions Motion r,r-1:^--,Tr- 1 rr r h Motion;----- Motion Text Made By Seconded By ilffi'rype Motion to approve ^ receiving this item as Commissioner CommissionrApprove :'::::lllY t,rs rttrr, o" :""lTrssroner ::-llttroner Passes^ ^rr^-'- information. Ben Hasan John Clarke Motion Passes 3-0. 11. Update from staff regarding the city's goat program to clear/clean the ltem city's detention ponds. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Action: Approved Motions *j1'" Motion Text Made By Seconded p-- MotionTypg rvrrur'r!'[ I t'rl'f, rYraue lly Deconoeo l5y Result Approve Motion to approve Commissioner Commissioner Passes receiving this item as Ben Hasan John Clarke rnformation and asking the Engineering Department to bring back a recommendation to make the program work effectively. Motion Passes 3-0. 12. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held Item on October 9, 2018. Action: Approved Motions Motion Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion Type 'rvrrv'r r var rvrsqv vJ L'Eluutlsu r-'J ReSUlt Motion to ^ approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes Ben Hasan John Clarke Passes 3_0. 13. Motion to approve contracting with Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A. to ltemprovide Professional Services consulting engineering services for the Action: Utilities Department's Water Loss program and Audit. Approved Motions Y:-tl" Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionrYPe '---- -J Result Motion to add this ^ item to the agenda Commissioner CommissioneApprove '":'^'^"^:'::.:?.""'o ::_']'i1'l:::""' :?-Tlttroner passesand approve it. Ben Hasan John Clarke Motion Passes 3-0. www.ausustasa.sov Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM Minutes Department: Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on November 13, 2018. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Engineering Services Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 1:20 PM Ms. Francine McCoy Department: Presenter: Caption:Report from the Engineering Department regarding an assessment of the condition of Bussey Road/Inez Street in preparation for their paving. (Referred from November 13 Engineering Services Committee meeting) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: