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FRANK L. DANCHETZ
CHIEF ENGINEER
(404)656-5277
Department of Transportation
State of Georgia
#2 CctpitoC Square) S.W.
Atfanta) Georgia 30334-1002
STEVEN L. PARKS
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
(404)656-5212
WAYNE SHACKELFORD
COMMISSIONER
(404)656-5206
February 22, 2000
BILLY F. SHARP
TREASURER
(404)656-5224
Mr. Charles R. Oliver
Administrator
530 Greene Street Municipal Bldg. 8th Floor
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Subject: Transportation Enhancement (TEA) project STP-0000-00(156). PI No. 0000156
Corridor & Gateway Landscape Planning, Richmond County
Dear Mr. Oliver:
This letter is a notice to proceed with preliminary engineering for the Corridor & Gateway
Landscape planning'project under innovative financing. Enclosed is the executed
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Augusta-Richmond County and the
Department, regarding the use of innovative financing for funding the proposed
Transportation Enhancement Project. Funds expended in accordance with the MOU for this
project may be credited toward the local government share. Funds expended on the project
prior to the execution of the MOU will not be eligible to be credited toward the local match for
this project. We recommend that you refer to the Road to Success Manual on page four of
the Process Flow Section (the yellow paged section) for guidance concerning Innovative
Financing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Steve Roberts at 404 651-5327 or e-
mail at steve.roberts@dot.state.qa.us.
Sincerely,
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Marta V. Rosen
State Transportation Planning Administrator
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
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TRANSPORTATION-ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
The Augusta-Richmond County, hereinafter called the "SPONSOR", and the Georgia
Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT',
RELATIVE TO
The SPONSOR assuming responsibility for tasks associated with Preliminary Engineering
for project number STP-0000-00(156), PI# 0000156, Richmond County, hereinafter called the
"PROJECT'.
WHEREAS the PROJECT is a Transportation Enhancement Activity (TEA) approved for
Federal-Aid TEA funds with a required local match of at least 20% of the PROJECT's Total Cost;
and
WHEREAS the DEPARTMENT has reviewed information supplied by the SPONSOR and,
based on that information, approved the SPONSOR'S accounting and procurement systems:
I. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE PARTIES:
That the SPONSOR fund 100% of the Preliminary Engineering for the PROJECT; and that
the DEPARTMENT may apply said expenditure toward the SPONSOR'S local match of the
PROJECT'S Total Cost, subject to the DEPARTMENT and the Federal Highway Administration's
approval.
II. IT IS AGREED:
A. That the SPONSOR certifies that local funds have been budgeted to undertake
Preliminary Engineering for the PROJECT; and that an accounting system has been
established to track project-specific Preliminary Engineering expenditures.
B. That the SPONSOR will be responsible for all Preliminary Engineering expenditures
above those originally budgeted by the SPONSOR.
C. That prior to construction of the PROJECT, the SPONSOR will certify, to the
DEPARTMENT, the amount of eligible expended funds allowable toward the
PROJECT'S Total Local Match.
D. That if the PROJECT includes structures such as bridges or retaining walls, the
SPONSOR will be required to use consultants pre-qualified with the DEPARTMENT.
III. IT IS AGREED:
A. That the SPONSOR will observe processes, standards, and requirements contained in
the TEA Sponsor's Guidebook entitled "Road to Success Manual", or revisions thereto.
B. That the SPONSOR will establish a project team to oversee PROJECT design and
- coordinate with the DEPARTMENT and other agencies throughout the design process;
_ arid that the SPONSOR will hold team meetings as required to guide PROJECT
development. '
C. That the SPONSOR will hold the PROJECT Concept Meeting; that the SPONSOR will
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seek public comment during the PROJECT'S design phase; and that the SPONSOR will
ensure PROJECT design plans reflect safety, access, and design standards appropriate
and required for completion of PROJECT construction.
D. That the SPONSOR will perform all tasks necessary to secure historical/environmental
clearances and will observe Federal and State Right-of-Way laws, regulations,
requirements, and procedures.
E. That the SPONSOR will adhere to the scope of work as recommended by the
Transportation Enhancement Advisory Panel and programmed by the State
Transportation Board. All proposed changes to the scope of work will require review and
approval of the DEPARTMENT.
IV. IT IS AGREED:
A. That Right-of-Way negotiations, if appropriate, will not begin until the SPONSOR
receives historical/environmental clearances through the DEPARTMENT.
B. That construction funding will be dependent upon the SPONSOR receiving
historical/environmental clearances through the DEPARTMENT; certifying existing or
acquired Right-of-Way to the DEPARTMENT; producing a complete set of biddable
construction plans meeting appropriate safety, access, and design standards; and
preparing and forwarding construction bid procedures and documents for the
DEPARTMENT'S review.
V. IT IS FURTHER AGREED:
A. That nothing contained herein shall obligate the DEPARTMENT to proceed with
subsequent stages of the PROJECT.
B. That the SPONSOR'S expenditure prior to execution of an Agreement with the
DEPARTMENT for construCtion of the PROJECT shall be at the sole cost and risk to the
SPONSOR. Should the SPONSOR or the DEPARTMENT determine that for any reason
the PROJECT is unable to enter subsequent stages, the DEPARTMENT is not
responsible for reimbursement of local funds expended on the PROJECT.
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In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding,
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Director of Planning and Programming
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
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