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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-08-Meeting Minutes Finance Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 11/8/2016 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Sias, Vice Chairman; Frantom and Hasan, members. Absent: Hon. Guilfoyle, Chairman. FINANCE 1. Present the financial report for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on October 25, 2016. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 3. Request to approve a Resolution to support the Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Grant Application. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result www.augustaga.gov Approve Motion to approve concurring with Public Services on the action on this item. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes Finance Committee Meeting 11/8/2016 1:05 PM Attendance 11/8/16 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance Committee Meeting 11/8/2016 1:05 PM 3rd Quarter 2016 Financial Reports Department:Finance Presenter:Donna Williams Caption:Present the financial report for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016. Background:Periodic financial reports are presented to keep the Commission apprised of the financial status of the organization. Analysis:The reports focus on the operations for the following funds: General Fund Urban Service Fund Law Enforcement Fund Fire Protection Fund Water & Sewerage Fund Stormwater Utility Fund Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation:Receive as information Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Finance Committee Meeting Commission chamber - L012512016 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Guilfoyle, chairman; Sias, vice Chairman; Frantom and Hasan, members. FINANCE 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Commiffee held on October ll, 2016. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Approve Motion Text Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Made By Commissioner Sammie Sias Seconded By Motion Result Commissioner Be'n purraallasan www.augustaga.gov Finance Committee Meeting 11/8/2016 1:05 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on October 25, 2016. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Planning and Development Department Melanie Wilson, Director 535 Telfair Street, Suite 300,· Augusta, GA. 30901 706.821.1796 · Fax: 706.821.1806 www.augustaga.gov EXHIBIT 3 AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION (Page 1 of 2) Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Transportation, United States of America, and Georgia Department of Transportation, for a grant under Title 49 U.S.C., Section 5303. WHEREAS, the Secretary of the US Department of Transportation and the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation are authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects; WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provision by it of the local project costs; WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5303 the Applicant gives an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other pertinent directives and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements there under; and WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that Minority Business Enterprise (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise) be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority business shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts and purchase orders when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant and other services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by AUGUSTA GEORGIA 1. That the Designated Official , Mayor, hereinafter referred to as The Official is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of Augusta Planning and Development Department with the Georgia Department of Transportation, to aid in the financing of a technical study grant to implement specific items of the FY 2018 Augusta Regional Transportation Study –Unified Planning Work Program. 2. That the Official is authorized to execute and file with such application and assurance or any other document required by U.S. Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Transportation effectuating the purposes of this grant. Planning and Development Department Melanie Wilson, Director EXHIBIT 3 AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION (Page 2 of 2) 3. That the Official is authorized to furnish such additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of Transportation may require in connection with the application or the project. 4. That the Official is authorized to set forth and execute Minority Business Enterprise, D B E ( Disadvantaged B u s i n e s s E n t e r p r i s e ) a n d W B E ( Women Business Enterprise) policies and procedures in connection with the project's procurement needs. 5. That the Official is authorized to execute a grant agreement on behalf of Augusta Planning and Development Department with the Georgia Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of a technical study grant to implement specific items of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program. Adopted this 15th day of November, 2016 ______________________________________ Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Seal CERTIFICATE The undersigned duly qualified and acting Clerk of Commission of the Augusta, Georgia Commission certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution, adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Augusta, Georgia Commission held on Tuesday November 15, 2016. (Seal) Lena J. Bonner Title of Recording Officer Date Planning and Development Department Melanie Wilson, Director EXHIBIT 4 SECTION 5303 BUDGET INFORMATION Technical Classifications UPWP Task # Activity Line Item (ALI) Description Estimated Project Cost 1.1;1.2;1.3;2.1;3. 5 44.21.00 Program Support & Administration $93,000.00 4.1;4.2;4.4 44.22.00 General Development & Comprehensive Planning $12,250.00 3.1;3.2;3.4;3.6;4. 2;4.3;4.5;4.8;4.10 ;4.11;4.13;4.2.10 44.23.01 Long Range Transportation Planning (System Level) $5,000.00 44.23.02 Long Range Transportation Planning (Project Level) $0.00 44.24.00 Short Range Transportation Planning $0.00 5.1 44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) $7,500.00 4.3.5 44.26.12 Coordination of Non-Emergency Human Service Transportation $5,000.00 44.26.13 Participation of Transit Operators in Metropolitan & Statewide Planning $0.00 4.2 44.26.14 Planning for Transit Systems Management/Operations to increase Ridership $75,572.00 44.26.15 Support Transit Capital Investment Decisions through Effective Systems Planning $0.00 44.26.16 Incorporating Safety & Security in Transportation Planning $0.00 3.4 44.27.00 Other Activities $4,000.00 Total Project Cost (100%) $202,322.00 Accounting Classifications Activity Line Item (ALI) Description Estimated Project Cost 41.20.01 Personnel $70,000.00 41.20.12 Fringe Benefits $0.00 41.20.03 Travel $2,000.00 41.20.04 Equipment $0.00 41.20.05 Supplies $0.00 41.20.06 Contractual $60,250.00 41.20.07 Other $1,000.00 41.20.08 Indirect Charges $69,072.00 Total Project Cost (100%) 202,322.00 Fund Allocations Federal Share (80%) $161,858.00 Planning and Development Department Melanie Wilson, Director MPO Share (10%) $20,232.00 State Share (10%) $20,232.00 Total Project Cost (100%) $202,322.00 Finance Committee Meeting 11/8/2016 1:05 PM Section 5303 Planning Grant Application Department:Planning and Development Presenter:Melanie Wilson Caption:Request to approve a Resolution to support the Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Grant Application. Background:The APDD is required to submit an application to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Division of Intermodal, as the state administrator of federal funds under Title 49 USC, Federal Transit Administration Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning funds. This grant funds metropolitan transportation planning, including public transit work tasks outlined in the FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program. These funds are included in the 2017 budget request for the Planning and Development Department. Analysis:Without approval of this item the Augusta Planning and Development Department cannot proceed with submitting the grant application to GDOT by the due date, November 29, 2016. Financial Impact:Local matching funds will be provided by the City of Augusta in an 80/10/10% split including 80% ($161,858) from the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Transit Administration; 10% ($20,232.25) from Georgia Department of Transportation; and 10% ($20,232.25) from the city. The total grant amount for Fiscal Year 2018 is $202,322.50. The amount of this grant is the same as FY 2017. These funds are included in the 2017 budget request for the Planning and Development Department. Alternatives:Approve the Resolution in support of the application and financial commitment of the 10% local matching funds. Recommendation:Approve the Resolution in support of the application and financial commitment of the 10% local matching funds. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Org. Key 220016309 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission