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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-26-Meeting Mintues Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 5/26/2015 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Davis, Chairman; D. Williams, Vice Chairman; Fennoy and M. Williams, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. New Ownership Application: A. N. 15-24: A request by Deshdeep Mahindru for an on-premise consumption Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with The Curry Hut located at 2810 Washington Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Dennis Williams Commissioner William Fennoy Passes 2. New Application: A. N. 15-25: A request by Aaron M. Sylvain for an on- premise consumption Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Zoe's Kitchen located at 2907 Washington Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Marion Williams Commissioner William Fennoy Passes 3. New Application: A. N. 15-26: A request by James Klugo for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer and Wine License to be used in connection with Sole Augusta. Inc. located at 1033 Broad Street. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 10. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Marion Williams Commissioner Dennis Williams Passes 4. Motion to approve the naming of the Conference Room at the Augusta Municipal Golf Course the "Legends Room at The Patch". Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner Dennis Williams Passes 5. Motion to approve tasking the Administrator with bringing back to the full Commission a recommendation regarding the demolition status on the Synagogue and Court of Ordinary Building on the Municipal Building Campus with options for funding sources and developing an agreement with Mr. Steinburg and his group for the implementation of plans for a museum. (Referred from May 19 Commission meeting) Item Action: Disapproved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve saving the Synagogue Building, demolishing the Court of Ordinary Building and giving Mr. Steinburg the opportunity to work out the agreement for the Commissioner Marion Commissioner Dennis Ties Synagogue's preservation as proposed by the Administrator. Ms. Davis and Mr. Fennoy vote No. Motion Ties 2-2. Williams Williams 6. Request the Augusta Commission approve the selection of Remac, Inc. for the crack seal and ramp area maintenance at Daniel Field Airport. Bid 15-155 Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 7. Provide an update and recommendation regarding the Fort Gordon Public Transit pilot project. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to give the Transit Director thirty days to evaluate the route, look at any areas that can be adjusted for cost and an increase in ridership and any other recommendations for improvements of the transit system. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Dennis Williams Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 8. Provide an update on all financial transactions associated with the Highway 56 Transit Facility Project. This update should include a timeline relative to the project's completion date, potential project cost, and any projected project cost overruns. A discussion as to whether the decision to locate the facility on Highway 56 was rational and whether an alternate location may be feasible. Provide any other relative information. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Defer Motion to refer this item back to committee and receive a report back from staff in 30 to 45 days. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Dennis Williams Commissioner William Fennoy Passes 9. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on May 12, 2015. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner Dennis Williams Passes 10. Motion to approve RFP Item 15-157, Design and Delivery of Outdoor Fitness/Wellness System for Senior Adults, to Southern Playgrounds for $39,353.00. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner Dennis Williams Passes 11. Ordinance to amend Augusta Code Title Seven Chapter Four Article Four Section 7-4-28 relating to the Requirement of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (Referred from May 19 Commission meeting) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion www.augustaga.gov Type Result Approve Motion to approve. Ms. Davis votes No. Motion Passes 3-1. Commissioner Marion Williams Commissioner William Fennoy Passes 12. Discuss the potential usage of the Regency Mall property. The potential economic growth of this area has been stymied by this abandoned property which is located at the intersection of two important corridors of Richmond County. Consider utilizing the property for public housing or a regional mid city park. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve addressing through the attorney, Planning and Development, the Administrator and any other relevant department a path forward as to what can be done to put pressure on the property owners to develop the property and bring back a recommendation in 45 days to a legal meeting. Commissioner Marion Williams Commissioner Dennis Williams Passes Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Attendance 5/26/15 Department: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 15-24: A request by Deshdeep Mahindru for an on-premise consumption Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with The Curry Hut located at 2810 Washington Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of Lephuong Tran. Analysis:This applicant meets all of the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $ 2,540.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommends approval. The R.C.S.O. recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Caption:New Application: A. N. 15-25: A request by Aaron M. Sylvain for an on-premise consumption Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Zoe's Kitchen located at 2907 Washington Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Background:This is a New Application. Analysis:This applicant meets all of the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $2,540.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development Department recommends approval. The R.C.S.O. recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Caption:New Application: A. N. 15-26: A request by James Klugo for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer and Wine License to be used in connection with Sole Augusta. Inc. located at 1033 Broad Street. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 10. Background:The is a New Application. Analysis:This applicant meets all of the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $5,610.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development Department recommends approval. The R.C.S.O. recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Augusta Municipal Golf Course Conference Room Naming Department:Recreation, Parks and Facilities Caption:Motion to approve the naming of the Conference Room at the Augusta Municipal Golf Course the "Legends Room at The Patch". Background:In 2014, three (3) prominent golfers were recognized by Augusta, Georgia as part of an African American Golf History and Heritage Program. Those individuals were: Charlie Sifford, the first African American to play on the PGA Tour, member of the Golf Hall of Fame and recepient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; Pete Brown, the first African American golfer to win an event on the PGA Tour and local resident from 2012 to 2015; and, Jim Dent, a native Augustan who attended Paine College and had great success on the Senior PGA Tour. Mr. Dent is the remaining honoree alive. Analysis:In an effort to have golf history be a more significant part of everyone's golfing experience at the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, affectionately known as "The Patch", naming the Conference Room inside the Club House the "Legends Room" would allow for recognition the the above mentioned "legends" along with any future golfers, advocates and supporters who played an important role in golf history, especially with municipal golf. Financial Impact:N/A Alternatives:1. To Approve 2. Move No Action Recommendation:1. To Approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Consider MB Campus Options Department:Recreation Parks and Facilities - Facilities Management Caption:Motion to approve tasking the Administrator with bringing back to the full Commission a recommendation regarding the demolition status on the Synagogue and Court of Ordinary Building on the Municipal Building Campus with options for funding sources and developing an agreement with Mr. Steinburg and his group for the implementation of plans for a museum. (Referred from May 19 Commission meeting) Background:In December 2013 the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved demolition of the building which had housed the print shop and some information Technology Department staff (the rear portion of the Court of the Ordinary/Courthouse Annex), and the building that the remainder of the IT staff currently uses (the masonry structure with the metal building on top). The front portion of the Courthouse Annex is roughly 82’ long by 30’ wide and was constructed in the mid-1800s; HPC denied permission to demolish this front section. (See HRC meeting minutes attached.) The new IT building is nearing completion and staff will move in beginning on or about April 30, 2015. The current IT location is too close to the new building to conform to the requirements of the current fire and life safety codes. Demolition of the IT buildings is required in order to comply. Ideally, the demolition would have been completed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) of the new IT facility. However, due to the fact that we could not shut down IT operations until we had the new facility ready, demolition prior to the move was not possible. As it relates to the certificate of occupancy (CO) for the new Information Technology (IT) building, the Planning & Development Department will issue a temporary CO for what they determine is a reasonable time period, not to exceed 90 days. A final CO will be issued when all life safety and fire codes have been satisfied. Turner Construction’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Municipal Building renovation includes $180,000 for demolition and removal of the current IT buildings in their entirety. In order to salvage the area identified as historic (per the decision of the HPC), it would be necessary to install bracing and shoring to permit safe, selective demolition of a portion of the Court of the Ordinary. The remaining structure would need to be stabilized and secured as part of the work. These activities would increase our demolition costs by $206,561. Other factors to consider are that there is not a current identified use for the structure that would remain, and Augusta would also need to provide appropriate ongoing maintenance to prevent further deterioration. (Please note that because Turner is now completing their contract work, Heery has recommended that we deduct the demolition from Turner’s contract and that Augusta contract directly with vendor to secure demolition services. We anticipate that the increased costs for the selective demolition will still be the same if we contract directly with that vendor.) A closely related issue is that once the Planning and Development Department relocates to the Municipal Building, their current offices in the former Synagogue will remain vacant. There is no identified future use for this building. The Commission should consider the long term intentions for this building, including demolition, as they look at future development of the Municipal Building Campus and the services provided to the community. Analysis:Thoughtful planning today is essential to responsible use of taxpayer resources, both financial and historical. The Municipal Building campus is and will be for the foreseeable future, the center of operations for the Augusta-Richmond County Government. The block bordered by Greene Street, Telfair Street, 5th Street, and 6th Street should be sufficient to meet the needs of our citizens for many years. However, Augusta needs to consider planning for the future use of this confined site. Current issues which deserve discussion and consideration include: insufficient parking on the current campus, historic structures, and space for departments not included in the scope of the current renovation project (Those departments include Engineering, Juvenile Court, Public Defender, and the Law Dept.) Other factors that need to be taken into account when determining the path forward are: 1. We don’t have precise estimates on the costs associated with making either of the historic buildings usable. We do know that neither meets current code and it would be a costly proposition to make required code changes, should Augusta choose to renovate them for future use. 2. The final CO for the new IT building is dependent on demolition of the current IT buildings. 3. There are costs associated with retaining any remaining portion of the Court of the Ordinary and the former synagogue. The estimated average annual maintenance and utility costs for these structures would be $10,000. If the Commission determines they do not wish to commit that level of financial resources to retain vacant structures, they could be mothballed in accordance with the Augusta Ordinance which gives Augusta 6 months to determine what to do with these structures. Financial Impact:Funding in the amount of $661,000 is available for demolition on the MB Campus ($180,000 in the GMP contract, and $481,000 in remaining project accounts). It is estimated that complete or selective demolition of the 3 vacated buildings can be accomplished within this budget. The current amount under Turner’s contract reflects a $180,000 estimate for base demolition of the two IT buildings. The additional cost to perform selective demolition and stabilization of the Court of the Ordinary is estimated at $206,561.00. We do not have a bid number on the cost to demolish the former synagogue, but we believe the cost would be in the range of $250,000 to $300,000 if it were bid as a separate project, and less than that if it were added to a project including the Court of the Ordinary and old IT building demolition. In addition, should we decide not to move forward with full demolition, we would incur the maintenance costs described above. Alternatives:1) The Augusta Commission can approve an increase in funding of $206,561 and direct the contractor to proceed with selective demolition immediately. That funding is available through savings from changes in the scope of the Municipal Building Campus project. The scope of the renovations to the buildings that house the legal and engineering departments has been reduced. The total campus project cost would not be increased. 2) The Augusta Commission can determine that demolition of the vacated structures is in the best interest of Augusta and direct the Administrator to proceed with demolition procurement through Turner's GMP contract. 3) The Augusta Commission can request that the Historic Preservation Commission reconsider their denial to demolish the entire Court of the Ordinary structure, and also request to demolish the synagogue through the normal approval process. The time required to go through the process for reconsideration would likely delay demolition. 4) Determine another path forward not detailed above, such as providing for an exemption for municipal projects from Historic Preservation codes. Recommendation:Allocate the available funds to complete the demolition of the three vacant structures, following applicable codes; Authorize the extension of Turner Construction’s GMP contract through the 90- day period of the TCO; and Authorize the Administrator to take the necessary actions to complete these demolitions. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funding in the amount of $661,000 is available for demolition on the MB Campus ($180,000 in the GMP contract, and $481,000 in remaining project accounts). REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: CFDA: 20.106 DUNS:EXHIBIT A ITEM SPEC.DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL FAA FUNDS % STATE FUNDS % FEDERAL FY12 ENTITLEMENT 1 FAA DESIGN LS 1 $22,937.06 $22,937.06 $20,643.35 90%$0.00 0.0% 2 FAA BIDDING LS 1 $6,919.22 $6,919.22 $6,227.30 90%$0.00 0.0% 3 M-101 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $18,000.00 90%$1,000.00 5.0% 4 P-101 PAVEMENT JOINT AND CRACK SEAL REPAIR LF 180,000 $0.55 $99,000.00 $89,100.00 90%$4,950.00 5.0% 5 P-101 PAVEMENT MARKING REMOVAL SF 200 $32.50 $6,500.00 $5,850.00 90%$325.00 5.0% 6 P-620 PAVEMENT MARKING - YELLOW WITH REFLECTIVE MEDIA SF 6,300 $1.30 $8,190.00 $7,371.00 90%$409.50 5.0% 7 P-620 PAVEMENT MARKING - YELLOW (NON-REFLECTIVE)SF 750 $2.60 $1,950.00 $1,755.00 90%$97.50 5.0% 8 FAA CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION LS 1 $16,311.84 $16,311.84 $14,680.35 90%$816.00 5.0% 9 FAA PROJECT ADMINISTRATION EA 0 $1.00 $0.00 $0.00 90%$0.00 5.0%TOTAL PROJECT COST $181,808.12 $163,627.00 $7,598.00 Fund SourceTOTAL MAXIMUM OBLIGATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS THIS CONTRACT:$163,627.00 FY12 Federal 22127 $7,598.00 FY15 State 01151 $171,225.00 DANIEL FIELD EXHIBIT A GDOT PROJECT NUMBER: AP015-XXXX-XX(245) RICHMOND CRACK SEALING & MARKING PID - T00XXXX SUMMARY OF CONSTRUCTION ITEMS AUGUSTA, GA Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office on Friday, April 17, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing: Bid Item 15-155 Airfield Crack Seal & Remarking for Daniel Field Airport Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from ARC Southern. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $100.00. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.e-arc.com) at no charge through ARC Southern (706 821-0405) beginning Thursday March 5, 2015. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street, Room 605. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 5:00 p.m. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Augusta Chronicle March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015 Metro Courier March 11, 2015 Revised: 1/12/2015 Vendors JJ CUNNINGHAM LLC 809 POPLAR ST CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 REMAC INC 20103 GOVERNOR HARRISON PKWY, FREEMAN, VA 23856 WALL ASPHALT SERVICE, INC 617 ROCKMART RD VILLA RICA, GA 30180 AXTELLS INC. 1589 HEART LAKE RD, JERMYN, PA 18433 Attachment "B"YES YES YES YES E-Verify #728297 709960 49991 709887 Addendum #1 YES YES YES YES SAVE Form YES YES YES YES Bid Bond YES YES YES YES Total Bid Price Non- Responsive $145,640.00 $168,636.42 $243,272.50 Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 13 Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 11 Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 128 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Telephone Conference Attendees: 11 Total packages submitted: 4 Total Noncompliant: 1 Bid Opening Bid Item #15-155 Airfield Crack Seal & Remarking for Augusta, Georgia - Daniel Field Airport Bid Due: Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Page 1 of 1 2120 Powe Suite 100 Atlanta, GA Tel. 770.95 Fax 770.95 www.wkdi May 6, 2 Ms. Kay R Daniel Fi 1775 Hig Augusta, RE: R A A Dear Ms. As you ar contracto The revie signature successfu WK Dick Therefore County a We appre Commiss Sincerely W.K. 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Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Crack Seal and Pavement Markings Department:Daniel Field Airport Caption:Request the Augusta Commission approve the selection of Remac, Inc. for the crack seal and ramp area maintenance at Daniel Field Airport. Bid 15-155 Background:Daniel Field Airport is in need of crack seal to preserve the ramp areas, taxiways, and runway. A bid was done through the Procurement Department with Remac, Inc. having the lowest. Analysis:Remac, Inc. came in with the lowest bid for the Crack Seal - Restripping Bid Financial Impact:$181,808.12 is the total bid. Less Federal Aviation Administration Funds of $163,627 (90%) and $7,598.00 (5%) GDOT funds. Total cost of project for Daniel Field is $10,583. Alternatives:Deny request. Recommendation:Approve the selection of Remac, Inc. for the Crack Seal and Re- stripping bid for Daniel Field Airport. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 22127 01151 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Fort Gordon Update Department:Augusta Public Transit Caption:Provide an update and recommendation regarding the Fort Gordon Public Transit pilot project. Background:Commission discussions regarding a Fort Gordon transit route date back to 2012. The route was authorized on October 1, 2014, and services commenced on November 3, 2014 for a six month pilot period for 180 service days. The services end is May 30, 2015, pending a discussion and decision by the Commission. Analysis:The Administrator and Staff meet with Fort Gordon Representatives on May 8, 2015 to review the pilot program. Fort Gordon has requested that the route continue for a full twelve months period, which would extend through November 2015. There are significant challenges with continuing the route as outlined below. • Between November 3, 2014 and May 16, 2015, the total ridership was 1,481 passengers. • The revenue collected for the referenced period was $1,639.25. • The highest ridership during the pilot period occurred consistently on weekends. • The peak month of usage was January 2015. Financial Impact:Original budget for six month project $152,443.05 The Finance Department determined that the pilot program is costing the government over $25,000 per month, which equates to an investment in excess of $150,000 YTD. If the pilot program continues through November 2015, the costs could exceed $300,000 with a 1% financial return. The pilot project is funded totally with local funds. Augusta does not have any federal transit funds to supplement the cost of the route and the Military indicates that it does not have funds to contribute. Alternatives:1. Provide notice to Fort Gordon that the Route will be discontinued as of June 3, 2015 due to low ridership and lack of funding. 2. Identify internal funding to continue the route, which will mean a delay of other urgently budgeted items in 2015. Finance advises that Augusta has two major decisions pending (Storm Water and FEMA) that are severely limiting our ability to pursue unfunded items. Recommendation:Staff recommends that the service be discontinued as of June 3, 2015 due to low ridership and lack of funding to continue supporting the program. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Highway 56 Transit Facility Project Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Provide an update on all financial transactions associated with the Highway 56 Transit Facility Project. This update should include a timeline relative to the project's completion date, potential project cost, and any projected project cost overruns. A discussion as to whether the decision to locate the facility on Highway 56 was rational and whether an alternate location may be feasible. Provide any other relative information. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on May 12, 2015. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Request for Proposals will be received at this office until Thursday, April 30, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing: RFP Item #15-157 Design & Delivery of Out Door Fitness/Wellness System for Seniors for Recreation, Parks & Facilities RFPs will be received by: The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams, Director Augusta Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 RFP documents may be viewed on the Augusta Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. RFP documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Friday, April 17, 2015 @ 5:00 P.M. No RFP will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No RFP may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. Request for proposals (RFP) and specifications. An RFP shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the request for proposal including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark RFP number on the outside of the envelope. Proponents are cautioned that acquisition of RFP documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFP documents from unauthorized sources places the proponent at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2015 Metro Courier April 1, 2015 Revised: 1/12/2015 VENDORS Attachment B E-Verify # Addendu m #1 SAVE Form Original 7 Copies SOUTHERN PLAYGROUNDS 707 WHITLOCK PL, MARIETTA, GA 30064 YES 162411 YES YES YES YES BLISS PRODUCTS & SERVICES 6831 S. SWEETWATER ROAD LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122 non - compliant 329247 YES YES YES YES Proposal Opening RFP Item #15-157 Design & Delivery of Out Door Fitness/Wellness System for Seniors for Augusta, Georgia - Recreation, Parks & Facilities RFP Due: Thursday, April 30, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 6 Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 0 Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 11 Mandatory Pre-proposal/Telephone Conference Attendees: NOT APPLICABLE Total packages submitted: 3 Total Noncompliant: 1 NO BID RESPONSE The following vendor submitted a statement of "No Bid": COMMERCIAL FITNESS SERV. & SALES / 535-A CLEMSON ROAD / COLUMBIA, SC 29229 Page 1 of 1 Evaluation Criteria PTS SOUTHERN PLAYGROUNDS 707 WHITLOCK PL, MARIETTA, GA 30064 1. Durability – Durability of equipment to outdoor conditions 25 21.5 2. Exercise Value – Strength, flexibility and conditioning 25 22.0 3. Diversity of Equipment Use – different exercises capabilities per unit or station 25 21.5 4. Company Experience – List number of years of providing service/equipment 15 13.5 5 References – Include brief history of past performance on three (3) similar projects 5 4.0 6. Completeness of Proposal – Responses to RFP 5 5.0 Total 100 88 Cummulative Evaluation Meeting RFP Item #15-157 Design & Delivery of Out Door Fitness/Wellness System for Seniors for Augusta, Georgia - Recreation, Parks & Facilities Monday, May 11, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Motion to Approve RFP Item 15-157, Design and Delivery of Outdoor Fitness/Wellness System for Senior Adults to Southern Playgrounds for $39,353.00. Department:Recreation, Parks and Facilities Caption:Motion to approve RFP Item 15-157, Design and Delivery of Outdoor Fitness/Wellness System for Senior Adults, to Southern Playgrounds for $39,353.00. Background:The Department of Recreation, Parks and Facilities has a goal to expand life-long activities for our citizens. Analysis:Working with staff and senior adult users of all the amenities at H. H. Brigham Community Park, the Department researched a number of options for outdoor fitness equipment that could be integrated within parks and specifically located along walking tracks. The recommended system will serve as a pilot program geared to the adult senior population that will provide functional fitness stations that encourage all the muscles to work together to better prepare the body for the demands of real, everyday life. A total of six sets of specifications were mailed out with two (2) vendors responding. Of those two, one was ruled non-compliant. Financial Impact:The Life Trail system recommended is $39,353.00 Alternatives:1. To Approve RFP Item 15-157 2. Move No Action Recommendation:1. To Approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: SPLOST 328061110 - 212066904 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Ordinance to Amend Augusta Code Title Seven Chapter Four Article Four Section 7-4-28 Relating to the Requirement of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness Department:Administrator Caption:Ordinance to amend Augusta Code Title Seven Chapter Four Article Four Section 7-4-28 relating to the Requirement of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (Referred from May 19 Commission meeting) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: None REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 5/26/2015 1:00 PM Regency Mall Property Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Discuss the potential usage of the Regency Mall property. The potential economic growth of this area has been stymied by this abandoned property which is located at the intersection of two important corridors of Richmond County. Consider utilizing the property for public housing or a regional mid city park. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: