| Project | Description | Appropriation Requested | Status | Appropriation Confirmed | Project Manager | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Transportation Projects | Warm Springs Rail Line Bike/Ped Trail*** | Funding for Phase II and III of this trail | Project is complete. Dedication ceremony was held in November 2011 | $663,681 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern Connector (Macon Road To Buena Vista Road) | Eastern Connector Phases I, II & III (Macon Road to Buena Vista Road): Construct 4 lane Divided Road. Projected Cost $30,000,000 (Federal Funds). Technology Park is being built in 3 phases. This will be the third phase. First phase has been built with 250. | $30,000,000 | Project not funded under this program. City and GDOT are working to secure funding for FY2013. | $0 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Intelligent Transportation System | Project will help synchronize the traffic signals system along Veterans Parkway and other roadways throughout the community. Also includes a command center that will allow the city to monitor traffic conditions and to alleviate congestion. | Project is under construction and is awaiting final construction plans from GDOT | $1,800,000 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| I-185 @ Victory Drive Gateway Improvements | Completion of necessary landscaping/landscape improvements to this interchange that is the gateway into Fort Benning. | Project is complete. Dedication ceremony was held in October 2011. | $2,000,000 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge | Renovation of existing pedestrian bridge | Construction is underway and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2012. | $3,350,000 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Veterans Parkway*** Streetscape Improvements Phases I & II | Funding for Phases I and II of this project to improve the streetscapes along Veterans Parkway to Victory Drive. | Project is 95 percent complete. Intersection improvement are the final component for completion. Approximate 42 new trees will be planted at the contractor's cost to replace the dead trees along this roadway. | $2,428,844 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sub-Total | $10,242,525 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Road Projects Total | $10,242,525 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CDBG-Infrastructure | Meritas Mill Drainage Project | Enclosure of open channel that is part of the combined sewer system from River Road to 35th Street. | $2,500,000 | City of Columbus ineligible for funding due to being an entitlement community for CDBG-R funding. | $0 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6th Avenue Flood Abatement-Phase II | Projected cost to complete project: Project includes installation of a major trunk line down 6th Avenue and repair/replacement with upgrades of the combined sewer system on side streets. Project limits extends from the River northward to 14th Street. | $7,069,894 | City of Columbus ineligible for funding due to being an entitlement community for CDBG-R funding. | $0 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6th Avenue Flood Abatement-Phase III | Continuation of 6th Avenue Flood Abatement Phase II | $6,284,338 | City of Columbus ineligible for funding due to being an entitlement community for CDBG-R funding. | $0 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| CDBG Infrastructure Sub-Total | $15,854,232 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CDBG-R | Neighborhood Revitalization | Cusseta Road - Pedestrian Walkway Rehabilitation & Upgrade ($221,582) (Canceled)- Due to the scope of the work, the Cusseta Road Pedestrian Walkway is not financially feasible, the CDBG-R funds allocated to this project will be reallocated to a second Storm Drain Rehabilitation project. The rehabilitation work will be in the South Lawyers Lane Redevelopment Area. Storm Drain Rehabilitation II ($179,849) - The storm drain rehabilitation will consist of performing cured-in-place storm sewer repairs of 2,290 feet of storm sewer pipe. This will repair the existing storm sewer pipes in place and will reduce the disturbance of the earth and extend the life of the pipes for 50 years. | Construction work is complete for this project. | $179,849 | Mark McCollum, Director Community Reinvestment mmccollum@columbusga.org (706) 225-3914 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| CDBG-R | Neighborhood Revitalization | Storm Drain Rehabilitation ($262, 907)- The storm drain rehabilitation will consist of manhole height adjustments and performing cured-in-place storm sewer repairs of 2,500 feet of pipe. | Construction work is complete for this project. | $294,152 | Mark McCollum, Director Community Reinvestment mmccollum@columbusga.org (706) 225-3914 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) | Homeless Assistance | The program provides financial assistance and services to either prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or to help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. | The City has assisted 318 households/869 individuals with financial assistance and services. 79% of grant has been expended. | $740,907 | Mark McCollum, Director Community Reinvestment mmccollum@columbusga.org (706) 225-3914 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sub-Total | $15,854,232 | $1,214,908 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CDBG Total | $17,079,628 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| METRA | 4 Clean Diesel Low Floor Buses*** | Replacement buses | Contract awarded fall 2009. Buses delivered March 2011, 100% complete. | $1,328,620 | Saundra Hunter, Director Metra Transit System shunter@columbusga.org (706) 225-4582 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 Clean Diesel Low Floor Trolley Buses*** | Replacement buses | Contract awarded fall 2009. Buses delivered September 2010, 100% complete. | $1,302,246 | Saundra Hunter, Director Metra Transit System shunter@columbusga.org (706) 225-4582 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enhancement and Safety/Security Equipment Residual Funds | Enhancements: replacement bus stops & poles, benches & trash cans and replacement shelters. Security: replacement bus cameras & facility equipment (e.g., safety floor mats). | Enhancement and safety items purchase from respective contracts, 100% complete . | $138,804 | Saundra Hunter, Director Metra Transit System shunter@columbusga.org (706) 225-4582 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sub-Total | $2,769,670 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| METRA Total | $2,769,670 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants | Intelligent Transportation System | Project will help synchronize the traffic signals system along sections of Wynnton/Macon Road . | Construction on this project is underway and is 40 percent complete. Improvements to key intersections are being done now, along with the installation of the fiber optic needed for this project. Estmated completion date is Summer 2012 | $1,200,000 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Air Quality Alliance | Establishing funding to operate the Air Quality Alliance of the Chattahoochee Valley. | $200,000 | It has been determined by the DOE, that funds should be directed to either LED Pedestrian Signals or Macon Road ATMS given the conditions of the project itself to measure the energy savings. | $0 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy Audit Program | Funding for energy audits for low/mod families through Enrichment Services Program. | Staff is working to re-negotiate with consultants for these services. Anticipate program to begin within the next 60 days. | $400,000 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pedestrian Traffic Signals | Replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs for energy savings and longer life. | Project has been completed. 1,062 countdown pedestrian signals have been installed under this program, with another 114 being installed using city funds. | $244,866 | Rick Jones, Director Planning Department rjones@columbusga.org (706) 225-3936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sub-Total | $1,844,866 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant | $1,844,866 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Workforce Investment Acts | Youth Programs*** | This program provides training,
related education and employment services to economically disadvantaged
youth, both in school and out of school. Regular Summer Job Program prepares low-income youth for academic and employment success, including summer jobs. |
Grant Period: 02/17/09 to
06/30/11 Expenditure amount as of 06/30/11 $923,659 100% Spent. |
$923,659 | Howard Pendleton, Director Workforce Investment Act. hpendleton@columbusga.org (706) 225-3814 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adult Job Training*** | This program provides employment training, related education and employment services to economically disadvantaged adults and public assistant receipts. | Grant Period: 02/17/09 to
06/30/11 Expenditure amount as of 06/30/11 $384,713 100% Spent. |
$384,713 | Howard Pendleton, Director Workforce Investment Act. hpendleton@columbusga.org (706) 225-3814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dislocated Workers*** | This program provides job training and search assistance and supportive services designed to help permanently separated workers to return productive, unsubsidized employment. | Grant Period: 02/17/09 to
06/30/11 Expenditure amount as of 06/30//11 $593,838 100% Spent. |
$593,838 | Howard Pendleton, Director Workforce Investment Act. hpendleton@columbusga.org (706) 225-3814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 TANF/ARRA Summer Youth Program | This program provided temporary summer employment to eligible TANF youth. This Grant Period was March 15, 2010 to September 30, 2010. | Grant Closeout was 09/30/2010. $986,776 84% Spent. | $1,171,800 | Howard Pendleton, Director Workforce Investment Act. hpendleton@columbusga.org (706) 225-3814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sub-Total | $3,074,010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Workforce Investment Acts Total | $3,074,010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fall Line Ecosystem Restoration Project | River Restoration Project | Grant request for the removal of two dams in the Uptown area. | $15,000,000 | Grant was not awarded, alternative sources of funding being utilized. | $0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GA Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (JAG grant) | Circuit-wide grant for Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit | This is a $500,000 total grant administered by the GA Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for various law enforcement, criminal justice, and courts needs of the 6-county Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. $267,000 of the grant will be allocated to Columbus. | Awarded 01/01/2010. Grant is 60% complete as of January 9, 2012. | $267,000 | Larry Love Court Coordinator llove@columbusga.org (706)225-3477 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GA Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (JAG grant) | Victim Witness Assistance - DA's Office | 2 part-time temporary contractual positions to assist with Victim Witness program in District Attorney's Office | Awarded 8/1/2009, grant is complete as of 09/30/2010. | $40,000 | Shelley Hall Victim Witness Coordinator shall@columbusga.org (706) 225-3618 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| US Department of Energy, Propane Corridor Development Program | Muscogee County Sheriff's Office | This is a sub award through James Madison University to convert 20 Sheriff's vehicles to propane usage for air quality improvement. The conversion kits are supplied and the funding is for the labor for installation of the kits. Additional grant requested for 11 MCSO vehicles to be converted through the Virginia Clean Cities/James Madison University (Council approved resolution on 8/9/11). | Awarded June 14, 2010. Original conversions complete. Grant is being increased and extended to additional $15,675 in conversions as of August. | $44,175 | Gifford Anthony, Sheriff's Office (706) 225-3310 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Recovery JAG) | Court Related Activities | Funds for local law enforcement programs. | Awarded 07/15/09, grant is 93% complete as of January 9, 2012. | $666,990 | Pam Hodge Director of Finance phodge@columbusga.org (706) 225-3050 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SUBTOTAL | $1,018,165 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS REQUEST | $81,218,376 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appropriation Confirmed | $20,164,144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Not Approved | $61,054,232 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS REQUEST PENDING | $0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||