CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Adrian Chester at Greater Beallwood Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
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CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs regarding the 2021-2024 PlanFirst Redesignation for the Columbus Consolidated Government.
Approval is recommended to enter into an agreement and execute an amendment to an existing Access & Utility Easement that serves the River Road Landfill and property owned by Bonnydoon, LLP and Charles Dwight Bowers. The Property Owners will be responsible for the cost of maintenance of their portion of the driveway/easement as required.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of Blackmon Lane as shown on Replat of Lot 2002-D, Blackmon Village and Blackmon Lane Right of Way. The street has been improved and meets the required specifications for acceptance by the City.
Approval is requested to apply, and if awarded, accept, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount awarded up to $500,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grant funding will be utilized to conduct Brownfield Assessments of properties within the Southside Railroad Corridor areas of Columbus. There are no match requirements for this grant.
Approval is requested to apply for, and accept, if awarded, a Marathon Petroleum Foundation Grant for Columbus Fire and EMS in the amount of $5,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount awarded.
Approval is requested to accept a grant in the amount of $8,850 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant with no matching funds required. Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services is requesting acceptance of funds for the purchase of an inflatable boat and boat motor.
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept grant funds under the Water Resources Development Act (Water Resources Development Act). WRDA is a civil works program which is under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The bill will authorize Army Corps related water resources projects such as dams, levees, shore protection, dredging, and ecosystem replenishment. The City may be required to pay up to 50% local match of a feasibility study. Once the study is completed and if Congress appropriates funding, the federal government will pay between 20% and 100% of the total construction costs, depending on the project.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
November 10, 2021
Fiber Contractor Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0019
Scope of Bid
Provide outdoor fiber runs, both overhead and underground, or a combination, to various locations of the Columbus Consolidated Government.
The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
November 12, 2021
Professional Services for Remediation and Disposal of Environmental Hazardous Chemicals and Waste (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0011
Scope of RFP
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional consulting, construction, equipment, labor and transport services on an “as needed” basis for the remediation and disposal of environmental hazardous chemicals and waste. The contract period shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
November 19, 2021
Anchor Tenants for Concession & Retail Services/Columbus Civic Center II (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0012
Scope of RFP
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) invites qualified offerors to submit proposals for anchor tenants for concession and retail services at the Columbus Civic Center. The City has identified the need to contract with additional vendors to provide the requested services. The term of this contract shall be for two years, with an option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Vendors responding to the Primary Contract are not required to submit for this Secondary Contract.
Comprehensive Inmate Healthcare Services for Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0016
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking proposals for the provision of healthcare services for offenders incarcerated at the Muscogee County Jail. The requested services consist of medical, dental, and mental health, as well as healthcare personnel. Medical services include but not are limited to x-ray, laboratory, and prescription drug services for an average daily population of approximately 975 inmates.
The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
December 1, 2021
METRA Adopt-A-Stop Signs (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0021
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide EG .080 metal, post-mounted (U-channel post) signs which will be mounted on to METRA Transit System’s bus stop posts as part of METRA’s “Adopt-A-Stop” program. The contract period shall be for three (3) years.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
457 Deferred Compensation Board, July 15, 2021
Board of Tax Assessors, #35-21
Columbus Board of Health, September 22, 2021
Columbus Golf Authority, October 26, 2021
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, September 15, 2021
Planning Advisory Commission, October 6 and 20, 2021
ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS:
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Jack Kinsman (Mayor’s Appointment)
Retired City Employee Representative
Resigned
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
This is a four-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 5
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Torrance Goodwin was nominated to serve another term of office as Regular Member 3. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2024
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Dennis Walsh was nominated to serve another term of office as Alternate Member 1. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2024
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Ms. Tracy Walker was nominated to succeed Mr. John F. Rowe, Jr. to serve as Regular Member 2. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2024
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- VOTE TABULATION:
BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:
Chester Randolph Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
Councilor House nominated Alice Grantham for this seat.
Councilor Davis nominated Kathy Jones for this seat.
The term is six years. Meets weekly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
COUNCIL’S DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
James Wilkoff (Council District 2- Davis)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
Latisha Stephens-Archibald (Council District 3- Huff)
Seat declared vacant
Term Expires: December 31, 2023
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Christy Noullet Open for Nominations
Seat Declared Vacant (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: April 11, 2022
The terms are two years. Meets as needed.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 5
BOARD OF HEALTH:
Dr. Rajinder Chhokar Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
Councilor Barnes is nominating Dr. Jibike Joy Adegbile for the seat of Dr. Rajinder Chhokar.
The term is five years. Meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Margaret Higdon Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
The term is six years. Meets quarterly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 2
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
late Jacki Lowe Open for Nominations
(Passed away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2022
Lisa Smith Open for Nominations
(Resigned) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Dallis Copeland for the seat of late Jacki Lowe.
Councilor Barnes is nominating Geniece Granville for the seat of Lisa Smith.
The is a four-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 1
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Tracy Walker Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 2) (Council’s Appointment)
Nominated to serve as a regular member
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
Darlene Small Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 3) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
Dr. Shanita Pettaway Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 5) (Council’s Appointment)
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
The terms are three years. Meets weekly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 3
UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
Alan Udy Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
The is a three-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 6
Senatorial District 29: 3
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