CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Thad Haygood, St. Luke
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mara Upton and Genesis Bryant from Wynnton Arts Academy
MINUTES
PROCLAMATIONS
Receiving: Jocelyn Galang- Ray
Receiving: Tracy Belt, Collaboration Manager and Ashley Williams, Head Start Director
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Columbus Airport Commission to construct an airside electric charging station and a dedicated vertiport for the arrival/departure of electric vertical takeoff and lift (eVTOL) aircraft at the Columbus Airport.
Approval is requested to execute a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Financial Assistance to carry out the FY2027 Transportation Planning Work Activities of the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCTS). Transportation planning funds in the amount of $342,502.81 is requested in the form of a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation. This is an annual contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, which will require a 20% match of $85,625.70.
Approval is requested to execute a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Financial Assistance to carry out the FY2027 Y410 Planning funds for Safe & Accessible Transportation Options (H.R. 3684 - Sect, 11206), in the amount of $8,782.12 as outlined in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount awarded. The Finance Department will need to create a new budget for these funds. This funding is required to be included in the Transportation Planning Work Activities of the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCTS).
Approval is requested to authorize a provider participation agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and The Medical Center, Inc., DBA Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, for the delivery of essential healthcare services under the Community Care Program.
Approval is requested to authorize a provider participation agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and St. Francis Health, LLC for delivery of essential healthcare services under the Community Care Program.
Approval is requested to authorize a provider participation agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and MercyMed of Columbus, Inc. for delivery of essential healthcare services under the Community Care Program.
Approval is requested to authorize a provider participation agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and Valley Healthcare System Inc. for delivery of essential healthcare services under the Community Care Program.
Approval is requested to authorize a provider participation agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and New Horizons Area MH-SA-MR Programs for delivery of essential healthcare services under the Community Care Program.
Approval is requested to authorize a provider participation agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and St. Francis Health, LLC for The Bradley Center for the delivery of essential healthcare services under the Community Care Program.
Approval is requested of the resolutions for the 2027 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.
PURCHASES
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
October 28, 2026
Scope of Bid
This project consists of constructing a new trail beginning near Cascade Road in Columbus, Georgia. The trail will run south along River Road (SR 219) and continue west to the existing riverwalk at Lake Oliver Road. The project length is approximately 5,026 lf and includes a 10' wide concrete trail, pedestrian bridge, landscape improvements, stormwater improvements, and trail amenities. Additional work associated with the project includes minor demolition and clearing, erosion control, grading, and signage. Portions of the project are located on state right-of-way. A GDOT encroachment permit has been obtained by the City of Columbus. A dbe goal of 10% has been established for this project.
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to resurface the tennis courts at Lakebottom Park and Double Churches Park.
Scope of RFP
It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government (City) to establish an annual contract with a Primary and a Secondary contractor to provide all labor, equipment and materials to install/troubleshoot irrigation systems for on-call installation and maintenance services during normal business hours and after hours on an “as needed basis”, throughout the City.
The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and related implementation services. The proposed system shall modernize financial, human resource, and administrative operations through a secure, scalable, and integrated solution.
Scope of RFB
Provide various electrical fixtures, parts and supplies to Columbus Consolidated Government on an “as needed” basis. The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
November 4, 2026
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) Police Department is offering used and confiscated firearms for sale to a licensed firearms dealer who can issue a credit to purchase or swap for Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11” Part No. 81001048 rifles with accessories.
November 18, 2026
Scope of Bid
Provide carpet (roll and tile and base) and installation services for various Columbus Consolidated Government Facilities. The products and services will be procured on an “as needed” basis. The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Animal Control Advisory Board 09-18-26
Board of Tax Assessors #39-26
Board of Water Commissioners 09-14-26
Development Authority of Columbus 09-10-26
Hospital Authority 08-25-26
Pension Board 04-08-26, 05-13-26 & 06-17-26
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
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