Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Commission Chamber- 8/12/2013- 1:05 PM Meeting ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. Consider for approval presentation by Mr. Ellis Albright of the Attachments CSRA Business League regarding minority, women and disadvantaged businesses. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) 2. Motion to approve Laney Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Attachments Project – Bridge Loan request of $2,500,000.00 to continue existing/future development projects until the next bond issuance in middle to late 2015. 3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Administrative Services Attachments Committee held on July 29, 2013. 4. Discuss the award of RFP#13-125 to McDonald Transit, Attachments which was approved by the Commission on July 16, 2013. (Requested by Commissioners Alvin Mason and Bill Lockett) www.augustaga.gov  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/12/2013 1:05 PM Ellis Albright Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Consider for approval presentation by Mr. Ellis Albright of the CSRA Business League regarding minority, women and disadvantaged businesses. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 2 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 3 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 4 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 5 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 6 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 \nPage 7 Item # 1  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/12/2013 1:05 PM Laney Walker/Bethlehem (LW/B) Revitalization Project – Bridge Loan Request Department: Housing and Community Development Department (AHCDD) Caption: Motion to approve Laney Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Project – Bridge Loan request of $2,500,000.00 to continue existing/future development projects until the next bond issuance in middle to late 2015. Background: To continue the redevelopment of the Laney Walker and Bethlehem Historic Districts respectively, additional capital is needed to keep existing momentum and to assist with an array of project development related expenses(see attached budget) critical to continuing the redevelopment work and our commitments (to partners) in several developmental nodes to include most notably: l Pine Street/11th Street/12th Street ¡ New Construction and Restoration of Single Family Homes on Pine Street and Eleventh (11th) Street, ¡ Homeowner Rental Rehabilitation Projects on Eleventh (11th) Street, th ¡ Market Rate Rental Projects on Twelfth (12 ) Street. l Twiggs Circle ¡ Phase 2 – Acquisition/Demolition/Construction/Restoration/Other of the 1400 block of Twiggs Street; n These Phase 2 actions will compliment Phase 1, a partnership with the Augusta Housing Authority, in which we are newly constructing sixteen (16) duplexes and eight (8) single family housing units. Phase 1 has already begun. l Holley Street Commons ¡ New Construction of Single Family Homes, ¡ Sound Wall Barrier – design (of) and construction (of). Note: See Budget for Detailed Listing of All Projects To date, our success is the result of a strategy that has been very carefully implemented, that has yielded noticeable neighborhood Cover Memo improvements which have been appreciated by citizens of each Item # 2  respective neighborhood, and acknowledged by redevelopment and planning professionals both regionally and nationally. Therefore to continue to build upon this success without pause, we (Housing and Community Development Department) need your understanding, commitment and most importantly your support. The details of the Laney Walker /Bethlehem development for the period of July 2013 through October 2015 is attached. The details of the Twiggs Circle project is provided under separate cover. Analysis: If supported by the Augusta City Commission, the Housing and Community Development Department will be able to continue the transformation of Augusta’s Urban Core (Laney Walker & Bethlehem Historic Districts) into a model city for the 21st century. Financial Impact: If approved by the City Commission, the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Project will be financially supported by $2,500,000.00 from a source to be determined by the Administrator and Finance Director. One hundred percent of the borrowed funding ($2,500,000.00) will be paid at the time of the 2015 bond issuance closing. Alternatives: None Recommended. Recommendation: Accept this Bridge Loan Request (and terms) as presented. Funds are Available in the Not Applicable -- Due to the nature of this request. Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 2  LWB FUNDS NEEDED THROUGH BOND FINANCING JULY 2013 - OCTOBER 2015 AREA/SERVICE BASIS UNITS BOND OTHER NOTES PROJECT MANAGEMENT $1,050,000 27 MONTHS - THROUGH OCTOBER 2015 MARKETING $280,000 27 MONTH - THROUGH OCTOBER 2015 HOLLEY STREET COMMONS $240,000 BUILD CUL-DE-SAC HOLLEY STREET COMMONS $180,000 $180,000 SOUND WALL - DESIGN/BUILD HOME FUNDED UNITS (3) 3 $450,000 THE BOULEVARD $50,000 PLANNING FOR STREETSCAPE "CALMING" HERITAGE PINE - PHASE I $85,500 2 $171,000 1221 AND 1248 PINE HERITAGE PINE - PHASE II $85,500 2 $171,000 1244/1246 & 1248 ELEVENTH $100,000 $100,000 SPRUCE STREET INFRASTRUCTURE HOME-FUNDED UNITS (4) 4 $620,000 1200 BLOCK OF ELEVENTH STREET; PARK HYDE PARK UNITS (4) 4 $380,000 (2) AT ELEVENTH & (2) AT HOLLEY RENTAL REHAB $200,000 MARKET RATE RENTAL [5] $100,000 POTENITALLY 12TH STREET; 0%, DEF. 7 YRS TWIGGS CIRCLE - Phase I $300,000 $5,250,000 SOIL and DEMO, (2) PARKS; AHA'S PHASE I TWIGGS CIRCLE - Phase IIA $85,500 12 $1,026,000 $1,539,000 1400 BLOCK OF TWIGGS; PHASE IIB $550,000 2 $550,000 INFRASTRUCTURE, CIVIL/NPDES, 2 REHABS RESTORATIONS $15,000 7 $105,000 STABILIZE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER $1,086,500 5% $54,325 DESIGN / INFRASTRUCTURE HISTORICAL TRAIL $50,000 PLANNING DEMOLITIONS $250,000 50 UNITS ACQUISTION/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE $800,000 New Bond Units 25 Bond Cost $5,157,325 $8,759,000 Total Units 36 $13,916,325 Total Development Cost $5,157,325 BOND COST CREDITS COST ASSUMPTIONS PER HOUSE -$1,125,000 SALES PROCEEDS 25% TO GC/PURCHASER $ 45,000 -$680,000 HOUSING AUTHORITY REIMBURSEMENT BUYER'S GAP $ 35,000 -$85,000 ENGINEERING (FOR TWIGGS ST. LOTS) INTEREST $ 5,500 -$220,000 CDBG HOLLEY COMMONS INFRASTRUCTURE $ 85,500 -$325,000 BALANCE AVAILABLE 2010 BOND ISSUE $2,722,325 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 CONTINGENCY (10%) $272,233 TOTAL GAP $2,994,558 22% OF TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST NOTE: THE 'OTHER' COLUMN INCLUDES PROJECTS FUNDED BY CDBG, 'HOME', PAY-AS-YOU-GO, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HYDE PARK BUDGETS REVISED: 07-11-2013  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/12/2013 1:05 PM Minutes Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Motion to approve the minutes of the Administrative Services Committee held on July 29, 2013. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 Item # 3  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/12/2013 1:05 PM RFP McDonald Transit Department: Caption: Discuss the award of RFP#13-125 to McDonald Transit, which was approved by the Commission on July 16, 2013. (Requested by Commissioners Alvin Mason and Bill Lockett) Background: The commission approved the award of the RFP for Transit System Service and Support services (RFP#13-125) to McDonald Transit for a three year period. The supporting documents attached from Sharon Dottery recommending McDonald Transit referenced McDonald's cost proposal and the savings that Augusta would see over the next three years. However, documents supporting the recommendation was not presented to the commission as it related to the cost of operating the system and potential savings. Analysis: The RFP award did not include assocated costs of the proposal. 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