Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 07/25/2023 05:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Gloria Smith, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the July 11, 2023 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

PRESENTATIONS:

• 2.Citizen Life Saving Awards (Presented by Chief Sal Scarpa, Columbus Fire Department and Assistant Daniel Hord)      

• 3.Fire & EMS Audit (Presented by Donna McGinnis, Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading-REZN-05-23-0878: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 8151 Fortson Road (parcel # 073-026-004) from Residential Estate 1 (RE1) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-05-23-0895: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 7150 Schomburg Road (parcel # 101-001-003 I 101-001-003H) from Residential Estate 1 (RE1) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) Zoning District and to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• 3.2nd Reading- An Ordinance creating a new Article XXII of Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code to create a Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board; and for other purposes. (as amended on 1st Reading)(Councilor Huff)

RESOLUTIONS

• 4.A Resolution ratifying a resolution adopted by the Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia (the “Authority”) authorizing the issuance of its Refunding Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Series 2023 in accordance with the official intent of the Council contained in its Resolutions No. 131-23 and No. 228-23; to approve the execution and delivery of the second amendment to contract between Columbus, Georgia, and the Authority; to authorize officials of Columbus to take such further actions as are necessary to provide for the issuance and delivery of said certificates; and for other purposes.  (Request of the Hospital Authority of Columbus)

• 5.A Resolution adopting a revised City Vehicle / Car Allowance Policy (Request of Council)

• 6.A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to engage a healthcare consultant, using legally required  procurement processes, to assist with formulation of  plans for an indigent/inmate care program to serve the residents of Muscogee County, to include providing advice with regard to a more positive renaming of the program and reimbursement for services already provided in FY 23 and FY 24. (Councilor Davis)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re:  Crime Prevention Funding and Indigent Care Funding.

   

• 2.Ms. Ashley Badr, Re:  The concerns with rainwater flow on her property.

• 3.Mr. DeMarco Johnson, Re:  Steam Mill Road Project.

• 4.Mr. Malik McCotter-Jordan, Re:  Suggestion on ways to save money to increase the funding for the Police Department and improve transportation.

• 5.Mr. John Anker, Re:  Thanks to the Council for the adjustments to the millage rate.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Risk Management Donations for  Risk and Safety Day Community Event

  Approval is requested to accept financial donations from businesses and organizations to be used to host a Risk and Safety Day Community Event.

• 2.Columbus Police Department:  Donation

  Approval is requested to accept a donation in the amount of $25 given in support of the Columbus Police Department and Special Olympics Georgia.

PURCHASES

• A.Advisory and Consulting Services for the Columbus Consolidated Government 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Its Board (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0016

• B.Concrete Pipe (Annual Contract)

• C.Feasibility Study for Additional Holes at Oxbow Creek Golf Course – RFP No. 23-0034

• D.Amendment 9 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0002

• E.Amendment 5 for Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project – RFQ No. 20-0001

• F.Grounds Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0013

• G.Legal Representation in Real Estate Matters for the Columbus Consolidated Government (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0018

• H.Declaration of Surplus and Donation of Three Crown Victoria Vehicles To Warm Springs Police Department

• I.Declaration of Surplus and Donation of Three Crown Victoria Vehicles To City of White Police Department

• J.Repair of Bulldozer for Public Works Department

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A. City Hall Update - Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code

• B.Public Safety Take-Home Vehicles to Alabama - Lauren Vance, Risk Management & Compliance Officer, Risk Management

• C.Indigent Care Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager, Finance, Planning & Development

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 July 25, 2023

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  July 26, 2023

  1. Confiscated Firearms for Credit or Swap II – RFB No. 23-0039

  Scope of bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (City) is offering confiscated firearms for sale to a licensed firearms dealer who can issue a credit to purchase or swap for Rock River LE2020M rifles with accessories.

  August 9, 2023

  1. Agricultural Chemicals (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 24-0002

  Scope of bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (City) is seeking vendors to provide agricultural chemicals, for the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments, on an “as needed” basis.

  The contract term shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

REFERRALS:

• Referrals from 7.11.2023

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors, #22-23

  Board of Water Commissioners, January 9, March 13, April 10 and May 15, 2023

  Board of Zoning Appeals, June 7, 2023

  Convention & Visitors, Board of Commissioners, May 15, 2023

  Columbus Golf Course Authority, June 27, 2023

  Development Authority of Columbus, June 1 & 15, 2023

  Mayor’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities, April 18, 2023

  Region 6 Regional Advisory Council for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, May 11, September 14 and November 9, 2022 and May 10, 2023

ADD-ON RESOLUTION

• RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the July 25, 2023 Council Meeting.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• .COUNCIL APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):  Judge Pete Temesgen was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. SarahAnn Arcila.  (Councilor Begly’s nominee) Term expires:  March 1, 2024

  COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:

  Chris Poirier                                                       (Council District 2- Davis)

  Resigned to accept another appointment

  Term Expires: March 27, 2024

  Sendreka Lakes                                               (Council District 9- Thomas)

  Seat declared vacant

  Term Expires: March 27, 2024