Augusta Common Phase 1 proposal
FEATURES
1. PHASE I A - Site Work, Broad Street to Reynolds Street A. 2 acre public park - bounded by two-story buildings
B. Symmetrical axis - extending from Broad Street to the River Walk, anchored by large symmetrical features at each end, such as the new Morris Museum of Art and a new "Big Steve" Bell Tower
C. City green, divided in two equal parts by a crosswalk D. Athletic-field-type lawn surface and drainage to accommodate heavy use E. Paved walkway around the lawn
F. Seating areas - along the walkways on both sides of the Common green, including two IMF.
decorative checkerboard tables and benches G. Raised planters with seat walls at the comers of the park, with beds for both perennial and
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seasonal plantings
H. Willow oak trees for shade around perimeter of the lawn
I. Paved roadways along each side, normally closed to vehicular traffic
J. Sidewalks along each roadway
I. lined with urban-tolerant trident maple trees
2. paved with brick pavers
3. lit with lamp-post fixtures
K. Screen wall on east margin of park, filling the space between the former Augusta Federal building and a new service building
L. General James Edward Oglethorpe statue in the center crosswalk of the Common.
M. Bronze relief map of the Town, Township, and Common of Augusta, 1736-1781, set in the center crosswalk pavement.
N. Freedom Corners at the four comers of the Common green, marked by inspirational quotations engraved in granite in the faces of the seat walls, celebrating the following freedoms:
1. Moral Freedom - "There are two freedoms - the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought." -Charles Kingsley (1819 - 1875)
2. Religious Freedom - "The constitutional freedom of religion, the most inalienable and sacred of all human rights." - Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
3. Political Freedom - "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."
- Pericles (495 - 429 B.C.)
4. Freedom of Speech - " It is by the fortune of God that, in this country, we have three benefits: freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and the wisdom never to use either." - Mark Twain (183 5 - 19 10)
0. Speakers Corner, an added designation of the Freedom of Speech comer, is intended to encourage free speech and expression. Special features, with a touch of whimsy, include podiums formed by a stone
replica of a soapbox, complete with "Ivory" labels, and a politician's stump, rendered in stone.
P. Augusta wall fountain - framed with cast stone to mirror the plan of the Augusta Common and featuring the seal of Augusta in bronze, mounted in the middle of the green-tiled field, suggestive of the new Augusta city flag. It is intended to celebrate the consolidation of our city and county governments, and is symbolic of the coming together of all of our citizens at the Augusta Common in downtown - everyone's park within everyone's neighborhood. i
Q. Interpretive plaques are placed at quarter points of the green space to add interest by presenting information and illustrations on the following subjects: James Edward Oglethorpe - focusing on his role in founding our city. Augusta - "Key to the Indian Country " - covering our early days and function as an Indian trading center. Original Augusta Common - its intended function and its situation between the town and township lots. New Augusta Common - how it came to be, and what its goals and functions are.
R. Augusta Common project plaque - giving information on the participants in the project, with emphasis on the Augusta Commission, State of Georgia, Augusta Tomorrow, Inc., and Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corporation, along with the names of mayor, commissioners, key city staff members, designers, and contractors.
S. Notice boards - providing places for posting messages of coming events and other changing messages, within secure, weather-resistant enclosures located at two entrances to the park.
T. Landscape plantings
U. Automatic underground irrigation system
V. Site lighting with white, metal-halide luminaries
W. Post brackets for Christmas decorations and banners
X. Bike parking racks
Y. Decorative litter receptacles
AUGUSTA COMMON
PROJECT GOALS
Create a connecting corridor among Ellis Street, Broad Street, Reynolds Street, and the River Walk
Establish a downtown civic green space to convey a dignified sense of place
Promote rehabilitation of downtown properties
Engender private sector economic development activity by providing a viable setting for retail, residential and office uses
Attract people to a 24 hour place
Create a versatile space for special events
Establish a pedestrian priority
CRITICAL ISSUES
Vehicular access Visibility Maintenance priority Property owner involvement Security
PHASING
Phase I-A - Site Work, Broad Street to Reynolds Street
Phase I-B - Building and Related Private Sector Projects, Broad Street to Reynolds Street
Future Phases - North of Reynolds Street
Future Phases - South of Broad Street
Augusta Common Phase I
Final Design Program
Memorandum
April 27 20
Prepared for
Augusta, Georgia
The Honorable Bob Young, Mayor Teresa C. Smith, P.E. - Public Works: Director Clifford A. Goins - Assistant Director, Engineering Division
Prepared By Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst P.C. ENGINEERS - PLANNERS - SURVEYORS 452 Ellis Street
Augusta Georgia 30901
Augusta Common Phase I-A
Final Design Program Memorandum prepared for Augusta, Georgia
The Honorable Bob Young, Mayor
Members of Augusta Commission
Lee Beard William B. Kuhlke
Ulmer Bridges William H. Mays, III
Henry H. Brigham Stephen E. Shepard
Jerry Brigham Marion Williams
Richard Colclough Andy Cheek
prepared by Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst, P.C.
ENGINEERS -PLANNERS -SURVEYORS 452 Ellis Street Augusta Georgia 30901
May, 2001 99-220.30
AUGUSTA COMMON
The new Augusta Common is intended to be the heart of the city center, serving as a central gathering place for special events and everyday activities, and as a catalyst for economic revitalization. It is symbolic of the coming together of all of the community's citizens at a common place in Augusta's downtown - at everyone's park within everyone's neighborhood.
A. PROJECT GOALS
I . Create a connecting corridor among Ellis Street, Broad Street, Reynolds Street, and the River Walk
2. Establish a downtown civic green space to convey a dignified sense of place 3. Promote rehabilitation of
downtown properties 4. Engender private sector economic development activity by providing a viable
setting for retail, residential and office uses
5. Attract people to a 24 hour place 6. Create a versatile space for special events 7. Establish a pedestrian priority
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
1. Vehicular access
2. Visibility
3. Maintenance priority
4. Property owner involvement
5. Security
C. PHASING
I . Phase I-A - Site Work, Broad Street to Reynolds Street
2. Phase I-B - Building and Related Private Sector Projects, Broad Street to Reynolds Street
3. Future Phases - North of Reynolds Street 4. Future Phases - South of Broad Street
D. ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN
1. PHASE I A - Site Work, Broad Street to Reynolds Street
0 2 acre public park - bounded by two-story buildings
Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst, P.C., 452 Ellis Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-1588
0 Symmetrical axis - extending from Broad Street to the River Walk, anchored by large symmetrical
features at each end, such as the new Morris Museum of Art and a new "Big Steve" Bell Tower
0 City green, divided in two equal parts by a crosswalk
- Athletic-field-type lawn surface and drainage to accommodate heavy use - Paved walkway around the lawn
- Seating areas - along the walkways on both sides of the Common green, including two decorative checkerboard tables and benches
- Raised planters with seat walls at the comers of the park, with beds for both perennial and seasonal plantings
- Willow oak trees for shade around perimeter of the lawn a Paved roadways along each side, normally closed to vehicular traffic - Sidewalks along each roadway
lined with urban-tolerant trident maple trees paved with brick pavers
lit with lamp-post fixtures
- Screen wall on east margin of park, filling the space between the former Augusta Federal building and a
new service building
- General James Edward Oglethorpe statue in the center crosswalk of the Common.
- Bronze relief map of the Town, Township, and Common of Augusta, 1736178 1, set in the center crosswalk pavement.
- Freedom Corners at the four comers of the Common green, marked by inspirational quotations engraved
in granite in the faces of the seat walls, celebrating the following freedoms:
- Moral Freedom - "There are two freedoms - the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought."
- Charles Kingsley (1819 - 1875)
- Religious Freedom - "The constitutional freedom of religion, the most inalienable and sacred of all human rights."
- Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
- Political Freedom - "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."
- Pericles (495 - 429 B.C.)
Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst, P.C., 452 Ellis Street, Augusta, Georgia 3-9-1 (7-6) 722-1588
Freedom of Speech - " It is by the fortune of God that, in this country, we have three benefits: freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and the wisdom never to use either."
- Mark Twain (183 5 - 19 10)
Speakers Corner, an added designation of the Freedom of Speech comer, is intended to encourage free speech and expression. Special features, with a touch of whimsy, include podiums formed by a stone replica of a soapbox, complete with "Ivory" labels, and a politician's stump, rendered in stone.
Augusta wall fountain - framed with cast stone to mirror the plan of the Augusta Common and featuring the seal of Augusta in bronze, mounted in the middle of the green-tiled field, suggestive of the new Augusta city flag. It is intended to celebrate the consolidation of our city and county governments, and is symbolic of the coming together of all of our citizens at the Augusta Common in downtown - everyone's park within everyone's neighborhood.
Interpretive plaques are placed at quarter points of the green space to add interest by presenting information and illustrations on the following subjects:
James Edward Oglethorpe - focusing on his role in founding our city.
Augusta - "Key to the Indian Country covering our early days and function as an Indian trading center.
Original Augusta Common - its intended function and its situation between the town and township lots.
New Augusta Common - how it came to be, and what its goals and functions are.
Augusta Common project plaque - giving information on the participants in the project, with emphasis on the Augusta Commission, State of Georgia, Augusta Tomorrow, Inc., and Augusta Neighborhood
Improvement Corporation, along with the names of mayor, commissioners, key city staff members, designers, and contractors.
Notice boards - providing places for posting messages of coming events and other changing messages, within secure, weather-resistant enclosures located at two entrances to the park.
Landscape plantings
Automatic underground irrigation system
Site lighting with white, metal-halide luminaries
Post brackets for Christmas decorations and banners
Bike parking racks
Decorative litter receptacles
Underground utility services for special events
2. PHASE I B - Buildings and Related Private Sector Projects
Service Building - to house Mens and Ladies Rooms, River Walk Special Events Office, maintenance space, and other functions
Shop/Office/Residential uses in adjoining privately owned buildings
Access passage on ground level through privately owned building to western alley and parking areas
E. PHASES TO COME:
1. North Common, north of Reynolds Street
leading to fountain, Morris Museum, and River Walk
possible freedom corners - Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Man
other new private sector development
2. Future Phase - Broad Street
Reconfigured central island and parking
"Big Steve" bell tower
3. Future Phase - south of Broad Street
New development anchors south of Broad Street
Pedestrian Passage to Ellis Street and Parking Garage
F. COSTS
Summary of Estimated Costs
Phase I A $ 1,691,660.58
Phase I B $ 540,000.00
Other Costs $ 140,000.00
Total $ 2,371,660.58
G. SCHEDULE
I . Plans complete - May 2001
2. Construction begin - Summer 2001
3 Construction complete - Summer 2002
H. ILLUSTRATIONS OF PARK FEATURES
I . Augusta - Illustrative Concept of Plan
2. Augusta Common
3. Augusta Common, Phase I-A General Plan
4. Typical Cross Section
5. Seating Area with Bench
6. Oglethorpe Statue
7. Bronze Relief Plaque
8. Freedom Comers
9. Speakers Comer - Soapbox and Stump Podiums
10. Augusta Wall Fountain
11. Interpretive Plaques
12. Notice Boards
13. Project Plaque
14. "Big Steve" Bell Tower
May 5, 2001
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
1. Demolition
I Demolition
Lump Sum $ 264,165.00
2. Asbestos Abatement
Lump Sum Allowance $ 10,000.00
Subtotal $ 274,165.00
11. Streets & Sidewalks
I . Site Grading & Haul Off Excess Dirt
Lump Sum $ 21,000.00
2. Saw Cut, Remove & Patch Asphalt
98 S.Y. @ $35.00 /S.Y. $ 3,430.00
3. 1 1/2" Asphalt Overlay
850 S.Y. @ $4.50 /S.Y. $ 3,825.00
4. Concrete Curb & Gutter Removal & Disposal
383 L.F. @ $4.00 /L.F. $ 1,532.00
5. Concrete Sidewalk Removal & Disposal
955 S.Y. @ $8.00 /S.Y. $ 7,640.00
6. V Concrete Edging
380 L.F. @ $12.50 /L.F. $ 4,750.00
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
3 EA. @ $700.00 /EA. $ 2,100.00
19. 4" Compacted Stone
365 S.Y. @ $20.00 /S.Y. $ 7,300.00
Subtotal $ 506,804.25
Ill. Utilities
A. Storm Sewer
I . 18" RCP
102 L.F. @ $24.00 /L.F. $ 2,448.00
2. 15" RCP
581 L.F. @ $18.00 /L.F. $ 10,458.00
3. Grate Trap
13 EA. @ $1,200.00 /EA. $ 15,600.00
4. Storm Manhole
5 EA. @ $1,000.00 /EA. $ 5,000.00
5. Underdrain System
2,130 L.F. @ $15.00 /L.F. $ 31,950.00
6. 4" French Drain with Pipe, Complete
1,035 L.F. @ $6.50 /L.F. $ 6,727.50
7. Reconstruct Existing DWT
I EA. @ $1,500.00 /EA. $ 1,500.00
8. Tie to Existing Storm Manhole
3 EA. @ $600.00 /EA. $ 1,800.00
9. Clean-Out
I EA. @ $100.00 /EA. $ 100.00
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
Subtotal $ 75,583.50
B. Sanitary Sewer
1. 8" Sanitary Sewer
755 L.F. @ $16.00 /L.F. $ 12,080.00
2. Sanitary Sewer Manhole
4 EA. @ $1,500.00 /EA. $ 6,000.00
3. Tie to Existing Sanitary Sewer Manhole
I EA. @ $500.00 /EA. $ 500.00
4. Clean-Out
7 EA. @ $250.00 /EA $ 1,750.00
5. 8" Plug
7 EA. @ $100.00 /EA. $ 700.00
Subtotal $ 21,030.00
C. Water Main and Appurtenances
1. 6" Water Main, Installed Complete
540 L.F. @ $12.50 /L.F. $ 6,750.00
2. 6" Gate Valve, Installed Complete
I EA. @ $500.00 /EA. $ 500.00
3. 6" x 12" Tapping Sleeve & Valve
2 EA. @ $2,500.00 /EA. $ 5,000.00
4. 2" x 12" Tapping Sleeve & Valve
I EA. @ $1,000.00 /EA. $ 1,000.00
5. 2" Water Main, Installed Complete
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
95 L.F. @ $9.50 /L.F. $ 902.50
6. 2" Backflow Preventer, Including Box
2 EA. @ $1,000.00 /EA. $ 2,000.00
7. 1 1/2" Water Meter, Including Box
5 EA. @ $500.00 /EA $ 2,500.00
8. 2" Plug
2 EA. @ $50.00 /EA. $ 100.00
9. Relocate Existing Fire Hydrant
2 EA. @ $800.00 /EA. $ 1,600.00
Subtotal $ 20,352.50
IV. Specialty Items
1. Wall Fountain
Lump Sum $ 40,000.00
2. Pierced Brick Wall
Lump Sum $ 35,000.00
3. Bronze Relief Map Foundation & Setting (Map itself to be
finished by Owner)
Lump Sum $ 3,500.00
4. Granite Project Plaque
Lump Sum $ 5,500.00
5. Oglethorpe Statue (Statue Foundation & Erection only. Statue
and Pedestal to be finished by Owner)
Lump Sum $ 10,000.00
6. Interpretive Plaque
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
4 EA. @ $3,500.00 /EA. $ 14,000.00
7. Interpretive Plaque Base & Frame
4 EA. @ $2,500.00 /EA. $ 10,000.00
8. Freedom Comers (Engraved Granite Strips to Be Placed in
Brick Seat Walls)
3 EA. @ $5,000.00 /EA. $ 15,000.00
9. Freedom of Speech Comer ("Speakers Comer"), Including Soap
Box & Politicians Stump
Lump Sum $ 25,000.00
10. Trash Receptacle and Concrete Pad
6 EA. @ $1,250.00 /EA. $ 7,500.00
11. Decorative Bench
10 EA. @ $1,500.00 /EA. $ 15,000.00
12. Semicircular Bench Pad
10 EA. @ $2,000.00 /EA. $ 20,000.00
13. Game Table & Benches
2 EA. @ $3,000.00 /EA. $ 6,000.00
14. Rectangular Game Table & Bench Pad
2 EA. @ $2,000.00 /EA. $ 4,000.00
15. Concrete Bike Rack
2 EA. @ $3,000.00 /EA. $ 6,000.00
16. Removable Bollard
16 EA. @ $650.00 /EA. $ 10,400.00
17. 6' Double Swing Gate
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
19. 6' Chain Link Fence
12 L.F. @ $25.00 /L.F. $ 300.00
20. 6' Wooden Shadow Box Fence
279 L.F. @ $35.00 /L.F. $ 9,765.00
21. Notice Board
2 EA. @ $1,000.00 /EA. $ 2,000.00
Subtotal $ 245,715.00
V. Electrical
1. Historical Lamp Post & Lamp
48 EA. @ $2,500.00 /EA. $ 120,000.00
2. Flush Recessed Fixtures
8 EA. @ $600.00 /EA. $ 4,800.00
3. Flush Recessed Utility Boxes w/ Two(2) GFI Receptacles in
Each
55 EA. @ $600.00 /EA. $ 33,000.00
4. Utility Box, 100 AMP Receptacle and Disconnect for Stage
Power
Lump Sum $ 4,500.00
5. Electrical Service for Fountain
Lump sum $ 2,800.00
6. Refeeding Existing Lights Remaining on Broad & Reynolds
Lump Sum $ 4,200.00
Item No. Description, Quantity. Unit & Unit Price Amount
7. Electrical Service (enclosure, disconnect, panels, feeder conduit
& conductors)
Lump Sum $ 14,300.00
Subtotal $ 183,600.00
V1. Landscaping
1. Sod
29,095 SF. @ $0.40 /SF. $ 11,638.00
2. Willow Oak Tree - 3" Caliper
20 EA. @ $800.00 /EA. $ 16,000.00
3. Trident Maple Tree - 3" - 3 1/2" Caliper
16 EA. @ $900.00 /EA. $ 14,400.00
4. Shrubs & Ground Cover
Lump Sum $ 53,340.00
5. Annuals
Lump Sum $ 19,075.00
6. Irrigation
Lump Sum $ 7,670.00
Subtotal $ 122,123.00
V11. Miscelaneous
1. Soil Erosion Control Measures
Lump Sum $ 6,000.00
2. Mobilization (Including Performance Premium Bond)
Lump Sum $ 75,000.00
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
3. Traffic Control
Lump Sum $ 7,500.00
Subtotal $ 88,500.00
TOTAL$ 1,537,873.25
10% Contingencies $ 153,787.33
GRAND TOTAL $ 1,691,660.58
Item No. Description, Quantity, Unit & Unit Price Amount
VII. Alternates
H-A Streets Alternate
6. F Granite Edging 4" thick (in lieu of F Concrete Edging)
380 L.F. @ $25.00 /L.F. $ 9,500.00
Base Bid Amount $ (4,750.00)
7. 2' Granite Edging 4" thick (in lieu of 2' Concrete Edging)
995 L.F. @ $30.00 /L.F. $ 29,850.00
Base Bid Amount $ (22,885.00)
Subtotal $ 11,715.00
VI-A. Landscaping Alternate
2. Willow Oak Tree - 6" Caliper (in lieu of 3" Caliper)
20 EA. @ $1,400.00 /EA. $ 28,000.00
Base Bid Amount $ (16,000.00)
3. Trident Maple Tree - 4" Caliper (in lieu of 3- 31/2" Caliper)
16 EA. @ $1,525.00 /EA. $ 24,400.00
Base Bid Amount $ (14,400.00)
Subtotal $ 22,000.00
Alternate Bid Total $ 33,715.00
10% Contingency $ 3,371.50
Grand Total Alternate Bid - Net Change $ 37,086.50
AUGUSTA COMMON, PHASE I-A 99-220.30
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
SUMMARY
Phase I-A
1. Demolition $ 274,165.00
11. Streets $ 506,804.25
III. Utilities
A. Storm Sewer $ 75,583.50
B. Sanitary Sewer $ 21,030.00
C. Water Main $ 20,352.50
IV. Specialty Items $ 245,715.00
V. Electrical $ 183,600.00
Vi. Landscaping $ 122,123.00
VII Miscellaneous $ 88,500.00
Subtotal $ 1,537,873.25
10% Contingencies $ 153,787.33
Total $ 1,691,660.58
Phase I-B
Service Building $ 540,000.00
Other Costs
General Oglethorpe Statue & Base Allowance $ 90,000.00
Bronze Relief Map Allowance $ 50,000.00
Subtotal $ 140,000.00
GRAND TOTAL $ 2,371,660.58
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