HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-11 Meeting Minutes Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 10/11/2016
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Davis, Chairman; D. Williams, Vice Chairman; Fennoy
and M. Williams, members.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Location: A.N. 16-33: A request by Kathenia Mantey for an on premise
consumption Beer License to be used in connection with K's Buffalo WIngs
located at 828 Broad Street. District 1. Super District 9.
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 Ownership: A.N. 16-34: A request by Ravi P. Vuppula for a retail
package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Polaris Food & Gas
2016, Inc. located at 4002 Deans Bridge Rd. District 8. 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
William Fennoy
Commissioner
Marion Williams Passes
3. Authorize a contract with SKANSKA USA Building Inc., to perform
Construction Project Management Services for Augusta’s Transit Operation and
Item
Action:
Maintenance Facility Project. 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
4. Motion to approve an award of Bid Item 16-174 with Sommers Construction in
the amount of $159,340 for the construction of a new bath house facility as part
of the Diamond Lakes Campground Project.
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. Recommend the Augusta Commission accept the grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $14,782,155.00 for the
Reconstruction and Extension of Taxiway A as approved by the Augusta
Aviation Commission at their September 29, 2016 meeting.
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
6. Recommend the Augusta Commission accept the grant from the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) in the amount of $896,042.40 for the
Reconstruction and Extension of Taxiway A as approved by the Augusta
Aviation Commission at their September 29, 2016 meeting.
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
7. Consider a request from Mr. Jackson Brown for a variance to ask to be allowed
to perform comedy four days a week.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to accept the
recommendation of the
Planning Director to work
with Mr. Brown and the
Law Department to
modify the ordinance to
accommodate his
operation.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
William
Fennoy
Commissioner
Dennis
Williams
Passes
8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on
September 28, 2016.
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
Marion Williams Passes
9. An update on making improvements to the Riverwalk area based on a list
developed in June 2016.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Motion to approve
www.augustaga.gov
Approve
prioritizing the list of
the tasks to be
accomplished and report
back to the committee.
Commissioner
Dennis
Williams
Commissioner
William Fennoy Other
No action taken on this motion due to the passage of the substitute motion.
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Substitute motion to focus
on working on the listed
items that are located
between 8th and 10th
Streets that can be done
within the current budget.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
Marion
Williams
Commissioner
William
Fennoy
Passes
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Attendance 10/11/16
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Robert H. Sherman II
Caption:New Location: A.N. 16-33: A request by Kathenia Mantey for an
on premise consumption Beer License to be used in connection
with K's Buffalo WIngs located at 828 Broad Street. District 1.
Super District 9.
Background:This is a New Location.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $332.50.
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:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Robert H. Sherman II
Caption:New Ownership: A.N. 16-34: A request by Ravi P. Vuppula for a
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with
Polaris Food & Gas 2016, Inc. located at 4002 Deans Bridge Rd.
District 8. Super District 10.
Background:This is a New Ownership application formerly in the name of
Marty Koger.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $665.00.
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
Evaluation Criteria Pts.
EMC Engineering
Services
4210 Columbia Rd., Ste
16A
Martinez, GA 30907
McKnight Construction
635 Frontage Rd NW
Augusta, GA 30907
Skanska USA
55 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.,
Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30308
ZEL Engineering
435 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
A. Vendor Qualifications and Experience: (45%)
The qualifications of the Vendor with appropriate license(s) will be evaluated in terms of relevant experience in performing work of a similar nature, experience in
projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), experience working with other municipalities, strength and stability of the firm; capacity to perform
the required services, with a minimum of three (3) years as a corporation or entity, and assessment of client references included as a narrative in the proposal.
The Vendor shall:
1. Describe the firm’s experience in performing work of a similar nature to that solicited in this RFQ, and highlight the participation in such work by the key
personnel proposed for assignment to this project.
2. Describe specialized training, experience and professional competence in the area directly related to this RFQ.
3. Identify subcontractors by company name, address, contact person, telephone number, and project function, if applicable. The list should include a summary
of the roles and responsibilities of each sub-contractor.
4. In keeping with the References found in Exhibit E, the proposal shall describe in detail the services rendered by the Vendor which would describe the level of
qualifications analogous to this project.
45 23.8 31.3 43.5 22.5
B. Vendor Organization:
The organizational structure of the Vendor will be evaluated in terms of its effective use of personnel, relevant experience and time commitment of key personnel,
especially the designated Project Manager and subcontractors (if applicable), logic of project organization; adequacy of labor commitment and resources;
capability to reallocate resources as needed to meet project schedules.
Provide a brief profile of the firm, including the types of services offered; the year founded; form of the organization (corporation, partnership, or sole
proprietorship); number, size and location of offices; and total number of employees.
Provide a general description of the firm’s financial condition and identify any conditions (e.g. bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures, impending
merger, etc.) that may impede the Vendor’s ability to complete the project. Additionally, this section shall include a listing of any lawsuit or litigation and the result
of that action resulting from (a) any public project undertaken by the Vendor or by its subcontractors where litigation is still pending or has occurred within the last
five (5) years or (b) any type of project where claims or settlements were paid within the last five (5) years.
20 13.3 17.8 20.0 13.0
C. Project Management Experience:
Proposal shall include an outline of proposed Project Management Services responsibilities and a narrative describing the experience of all project team
members, including subcontractors, if any, shall be included. Proposal shall describe in detail the Project Management team for this project with their associated
responsibilities and experience. The successful Vendor to this RFQ must demonstrate they are providing qualified personnel to accomplish each portion of the
Scope of Services.
The Project Manager (PM) and personnel shall possess all certification(s) in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia for the work to be performed. The
cost for any certification(s) shall be the responsibility of the PM. Augusta will be under no obligation for payment of pre-contractual expenses.
35 23.3 26.3 33.3 21.3
TOTAL 100 60.25 75.25 96.75 56.75
Comments:
Evaluator # Cumulative
Evaluation Sheet - RFQ Item #16-207
Construction Project Management Services
for Augusta, Georgia - Transit Department
Evaluation Meeting: Thursday, September 8, 2016
AUGUSTA PUBLIC TRANSIT
PATRICKG STEPHENS
Director
September 16,2016
Geri Sams
535 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Dear Ms. Sams:
The team assigned to evaluate responses to RFQ 16-207 for Construction Project Management Services
for the Bus Operations/Jvlaintenance Facility has completed its review of all the qualified proposes that
were received in accordance with the RFQ instructions. The team has recommended that SKANSKA be
considered to provide these services.
We are requesting that Transit be authorized to enter into final price negotiations with the firm. Upon
successful negotiations with them we further recommend that they be awarded the contract pending final
review by the Procurement Department.
Sincerely,
Patrick G Stephens
Augusta Transit Director
Augusta Public Transit
1535 Fenwick Street - Augusta GA 30904
(706) 823-4400 - Fax (706) 821-17s2
WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV
OFFICIAL
VENDORS Attachment
"B"E-Verify #Addendum
1-2
SAVE
Form Original 7
Copies
Skanska USA
55 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.,
Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30308
Yes 78959 Yes Yes Yes Yes
EMC Engineering Services
4210 Columbia Rd., Ste 16A
Martinez, GA 30907
Yes 324745 Yes Yes Yes Yes
McKnight Construction
635 Frontage Rd NW
Augusta, GA 30907
Yes 261725 Yes Yes Yes Yes
ZEL Engineering
435 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Yes 257101 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Williams-Russell and
Johnson
44 Broad St., NW Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Qualifications Opening RFQ Item #16-207
Construction Project Management Services
for Augusta, Georgia - Transit Department
RFQ Due: Thursday, August 4, 2016 @ 11:00 a.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 191
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 27
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 340
Pre-Proposal/Telephone Conference Attendees: 10
Total packages submitted: 5
Total Noncompliant: 1
The following vendors did not respond:
Mathias Corporation / 3150 Main Street, Suite 200 / Duluth, GA 30096
R.W. Allen, LLC / 1015 Broad Street / Augusta, GA 30901
Non-Compliant
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Request for Qualifications
Request for Qualifications will be received at this office until Thursday, July 28, 2016 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing:
RFQ Item #16-207 Construction Project Management Services for Augusta Public Transit Department
RFQs 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
RFQ documents may be viewed on the Augusta Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. RFQ
documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605,
Augusta, GA 30901.
Pre Qualifications/Telephone Conference will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016, @ 3:00 p.m. in the Procurement
Department, 535 Telfair Street, Room 605. The call-in telephone number is 1-800-285-6670 (U.S. & Canada) and 713-
936-6995 (international). Call one of the dial-in numbers at least five (5) minutes prior to conference. If you choose
to teleconference there is a $35.00 fee. Make the $35.00 check payable “Augusta Georgia Commission” and mail to
Geri A. Sams, Director Augusta Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 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 Tuesday, July 19, 2016, @ 5:00
P.M. No RFQ will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
No RFQ may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of
contract with the successful bidder.
Request for qualifications (RFQ) and specifications. An RFQ 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 qualification
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 waivable 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 RFQ number on the
outside of the envelope.
Proponents are cautioned that acquisition of RFQ documents through any source other than the office of the
Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFQ documents from unauthorized sources places the
proponent at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Augusta Procurement Department
Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement
535 Telfair Street, Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle June 14, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2016
Metro Courier June 22, 2016
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Construction Project Manager
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Presenter:Chester Brazzell
Caption:Authorize a contract with SKANSKA USA Building Inc., to
perform Construction Project Management Services for Augusta’s
Transit Operation and Maintenance Facility Project.
Background:Through a competitive search process, Augusta published a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a qualified firm to
provide Project Management Services for the construction of the
Transit Operation and Maintenance Facility. The Project Manager
will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination,
implementation, execution, control and completion of the project
within budget and specified timeframes. Augusta received 5
proposals. The proposals were reviewed by an evaluation
committee. SKANSKA USA Building Inc., was determined to
be the most qualified firm to provide project management services
among the proposals submitted. SKANSKA has proposed a fee of
$250,000.00 (3% of the projected construction cost with the
additional services if provided) to perform the services pursuant to
the provisions contained within the RFQ and associated Scope of
Services. Skanska Additional Services outlined in Fee Proposal if
requested by the City of Augusta and APT. Independent Cost
Estimating $ 10,000 Basic Commissioning Services $ 50,000
Construction Materials Testing $ 75,000 Facility Maintenance
Plan $ 10,000 Total including proposed fee $395,000
Services from SKANSKA are expected to commence in October
2016 and continue through Final Project completion, which
currently is anticipated for March 2018.
Analysis:Acquiring the services of a qualified firm to serve as Project
Manager for the construction of the Bus Operations and
Maintenance facility will provide Augusta with the necessary
resources to ensure that the facility is constructed according to
design, budget, timeline, and quality control standards.
SKANSKA’s qualifications meet federal Transit Administration
requirements and the associated fee is within construction project
estimates.
Financial Impact:The total cost of this contract with SKANSKA USA Building
Inc.is: $395,000.00 This contract will be funded with local and
federal grant funds from the Transit Department’s 2016 Capital
Budget. The allocated funding breakdown is: Funding Source:
FTA Grant GA-90-X320. Federal 80% - $316,000.00 Local 20% -
$ 79,000.00 Total Expenditure $395,000.00
Alternatives:If not approved, it will delay the progress of the project.
Recommendation:Authorize contract with SKANSKA USA Building Inc.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in the following account: 54609-1214-
5413130
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Thursday, May 19, 2016 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item #16-174 Diamond Lake Camping Bath House for Augusta Recreation, Parks and Facilities Department
Bids will be received by Augusta, GA 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
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 Augusta Blue Print. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $40.00.
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.augustablue.com) at no charge through Augusta Blue Print (706 722-
6488) beginning Thursday, April 7, 2016. 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 Wednesday, May 4, 2016 @ 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 Friday, May 6, 2016 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be
received by mail or hand delivered.
No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of
contract with the successful bidder. 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 placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or
inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Augusta Procurement Department
Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement
535 Telfair Street, Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov
No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016
Metro Courier April 13, 2016
OFFICIAL
VENDORS
Attachment "B"
E-Verify #
Addendum
#1
SAVE Form
Bid Bond
BASE BID TOTAL
Add Alternate 1
Add Alternate 2
LARRY MCCORD, MILLSTONE CONSTRUCTION and LARRY PITTMAN did not submit bids.
$159,340.00
$8,500.00
$8,000.00
YES
225306
YES
YES
YES
218563
YES
Bid Opening
Bid Item #16-174
Diamond Lakes Camping Bath House
for Augusta, Georgia - Recreation,
Parks & Facilities Department
Bid Due:Thursday, May 19, 2016 @ 3:00 p.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 24
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar):
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar):
Mandatory Pre-Bid/Telephone Conference: 7
Total packages submitted: 2
Total Noncompliant: 0
YES
$167,940.00
$4,730.00
$5,390.00
SOMMERS CONSTRUCTION
P. O. BOX 950
EVANS, GA 30809
YES
YES
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
1827 KILLINGSWORTH ROAD
AUGUSTA, GA 30904
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Diamond Lakes Campground Bath House
Department:Recreation and Parks
Presenter:Glenn Parker
Caption:Motion to approve an award of Bid Item 16-174 with Sommers
Construction in the amount of $159,340 for the construction of a
new bath house facility as part of the Diamond Lakes
Campground Project.
Background:The Department has completed the site-work construction of the
new Diamond Lakes Regional Park Campground. The
campground will have 26 full-service paved sites to accommodate
recreation vehicles. In addition, there will be areas designated for
primitive/tent camping as part of the campground. In order to have
the amenities campers expect, the Department is now in the
process of entering the building portion of the campground with a
new bath house facility.
Analysis:A mandatory pre bid conference was attended by seven (7)
vendors. Two (2) companies responded with bid submittals with
the low responsive bidder being Sommers Construction of Evans,
Georgia with a low base bid of $159,340.
Financial Impact:Total bid amount is $159,340.
Alternatives:1. To Approve Bid Item 16-174 in the amount of $159,340 2.
Move No Action thus delaying the completion of this full service
campground.
Recommendation:1. Move to Approve.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
328061110-211066401
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Federal Aviation Administration Grant - Taxiway A Reconstruct
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Presenter:Herbert Judon
Caption:Recommend the Augusta Commission accept the grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of
$14,782,155.00 for the Reconstruction and Extension of Taxiway
A as approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their
September 29, 2016 meeting.
Background:The Augusta Regional Airport applied for a grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration to assist with the cost of the
Reconstruction and Extension of Taxiway A.
Analysis:The FAA has agreed to fund 90% of the project with a grant of
$14,782,155. The remaining portion will be funded through a
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) grant (5%) and
with Airport operating funds (5%). Per the resolution approved on
June 21, 2016, Mayor Davis has executed the grant and it has been
returned to the FAA.
Financial Impact:$14,782,155.00
Alternatives:Deny request.
Recommendation:Approve request.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
551081301-3313111
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Georgia Department of Transportation Grant - Taxiway A Reconstruct
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Presenter:Herbert Judon
Caption:Recommend the Augusta Commission accept the grant from the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in the amount of
$896,042.40 for the Reconstruction and Extension of Taxiway A
as approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their
September 29, 2016 meeting.
Background:The Augusta Regional Airport applied for a grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration to assist with the cost of the
Reconstruction and Extension of Taxiway A. The Georgia
Department of Transportation agreed to a 5% grant match.
Analysis:The FAA has agreed to fund 90% of the project with a grant of
$14,782,155. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
grant of $896,042.40 is for 5%, and with Airport operating funds
at 5% will complete the cost of the project. Per the resolution
approved on June 21, 2016, Mayor Davis has the authority to
proceed with processing the grant prior to Augusta Aviation and
Augusta Commission’s approval. The Mayor has been sent the
grant electronically for processing.
Financial Impact:$896,042.40
Alternatives:Deny request.
Recommendation:Approve request.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
551081301-3343112
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Jackson Brown
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Consider a request from Mr. Jackson Brown for a variance to ask
to be allowed to perform comedy four days a week.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on September 28, 2016.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/11/2016 1:00 PM
Updates and Improvements to the Augusta Riverwalk
Department:Recreation and Parks
Presenter:Glenn Parker
Caption:An update on making improvements to the Riverwalk area based
on a list developed in June 2016.
Background:Members of the Augusta Commission and City staff toured the
Riverwalk on June 10, 2016 to review and discuss improvements
needed along the Riverwalk.
Analysis:Staff from Recreation and Parks, Central Services and
Engineering have worked together to develop cost estimates on
making improvements to the Riverwalk. The Recreation and Parks
Masterplan does recommend a site specific Masterplan for the
Augusta Riverwalk. This would encompass updates landscaping
design, irrigation, programming and safety issues as a priority.
Financial Impact:The financial impact will be based on the level of improvements
made and reoccurring. The initial cost could be $200,000, not
including a site specific Masterplan.
Alternatives:Receive this report as information.
Recommendation:Include funding for improvements in the 2017 budget.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission