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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 Page 1 of 1 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 Page 1 of 1 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