CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Lynn Meadows-White with the Methodist Children’s Home
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
Approve an Ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2023 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities.
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to advertise and accept sealed bids for said properties and sell said properties in accordance with section 7-501(1) of the Columbus Charter and to authorize the City Manager to execute all contracts, agreements, and understandings related to the conveyance of City properties.
Approval is requested to sell city-owned property to adjacent landowners per section 7-501 paragraph 5 of the Columbus Charter and to authorize the City Manager to execute all contracts, agreements, and understandings related to the conveyance of City properties.
Approval is requested to authorize the implementation of a Premium Dial-A-Ride service by METRA as recommended by Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. and to begin service on a date to be determined by METRA once additional staffing has been hired and trained.
Approval is requested to accept the donation of approximately 2.79 acres, Parcel 129 001 012, from RTX Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Division to the City of Columbus, Georgia for the construction of Fire Department Station 5.
Approval is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept $455,756 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Superior Court Accountability Courts from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by $455,756 or as otherwise awarded. The City is required to provide a 15% cash matching funds ($68,363) to participate in this grant program. This cash match is satisfied in the salary of the current Director of Accountability Courts.
Approval is requested to accept a Federal VOCA (Victims of Crimes Act) Grant in the amount of $57,483 or as otherwise awarded from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the Solicitor General’s Victim Assistance Program and to amend the Multi Governmental Fund (0216) to reflect these revenues and expenses.
Approval is requested to apply for, and accept if award, funding from MPO Y230 Funds to design an extension of the Fall Line Trace from Psalmond Road to the Harris County line via Grey Rock Road and amend the appropriate fund
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
February 14, 2024
Scope of Quote
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to design, provide and install truck and trailer wrap graphics for the Parks and Recreation Department.
February 16, 2024
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) invites qualified offerors to submit proposals to provide professional project management services for various capital improvement projects. Types of projects include facility, transportation, stormwater, and recreation. These services will be procured on an as-needed basis by various departments. At its sole discretion, the City reserves the right to utilize City staff for certain projects as deemed in the City’s best interest.
The initial term of the contract will be for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
Scope of RFP
The Columbus GA Police Department (CPD) is seeking proposals for the provision of Multi-Purpose Dog Handler Packages (K-9) to assist in providing added public safety for the City of Columbus, Georgia, on an “as needed” basis. The CPD requires a vendor with the capability of providing quality and healthy canines, handler training, equipment, vehicle upfitting and full support. An initial purchase of two (2) packages is anticipated.
The contract term shall be for one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods.
February 21, 2024
Scope of Bid
It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to secure an annual contract with a vendor to provide repair services for electric motors, on an “as needed” basis. The repairs will include all single and three phase electric motors up to 150 HP to include, but not limited to, Belt-Drive A/C Blower Motors, Direct-Drive A/C Blower Motors and Water Circulators.
The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
February 23, 2024
Scope of RFP
Provide veterinarian services for the Columbus Animal Care and Control Center (ACCC) under the Public Works Department. The options are (A) Full-Time Licensed Veterinarian & On-Call Services, (B) Part-Time Licensed Veterinarian & On-Call Services, (C) Licensed Veterinarian Practice to provide Full Time & On-Call Services, (D) Licensed Veterinarian Practice to provide Part-Time & On-Call Services and (E) On-Call Services Only (5 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).
The initial term of the contract will be for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
March 1, 2024
Scope of RFP
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) invites proposal submissions from qualified vendors to provide temporary staffing for various positions within the 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.
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
REFERRALS:
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
457 Deferred Compensation Board, October 19, 2023
Animal Control Advisory Board, June 13, August 29, and November 9, 2023
Board of Tax Assessors, #01-23, #02-24 and #03-24
Development Authority of Columbus, December 7, 2023
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, October 25, 2023
Planning Advisory Commission, December 6, 2023
Recreation Advisory Board, March 23, and September 28, 2022
River Valley Regional Commission, December 6, 2023
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Jed Harris, Jr. (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: March 1, 2023
Mayor Henderson is nominating Robert Wadkins to serve in the expired term of Jed Harris, Jr.
This is a three-year term. Board meets every other month.
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Merrill Rushin (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 1, 2024
Akear Mewborn (Vacant) (Mayor’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expired: March 1, 2022
Mayor Henderson is nominating Ms. Merrill Rushin to serve another term of office.
The terms are four years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 7
Senatorial District 15: 7
Senatorial District 29: 4
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Ms. Angela Strange was nominated to succeed Ms. Tomeika Farley. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2027
COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Mary B. Garcia (Council District 7- Cogle)
Ineligible (city employee)
Term Expires: March 27, 2024
VACANT (Council District 2- Davis)
Term Expires: March 27, 2024
Virginia Dickerson (Council District 3- Huff)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2024
Members appointed by Council shall serve for two-year terms and members appointed by Mayor shall serve for three-year terms. Board Meets quarterly.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Alia Teetshorn Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 1, 2024
The terms are four years. Meets monthly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Libby Smith Open for Nominations
Historic District Resident (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2024
Councilor Cogle is nominating Michael Moore to succeed Libby Smith as the Historic District Resident representative.
The term is three years. Meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 9
Senatorial District 29: 2
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