CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Lavisha Williams, Presiding Elder, South Columbus-Cordele District, Pastor, Emmanuel Chapel CME, West Point, Ga., West Georgia Region, CME Church, Inc.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
PROCLAMATIONS:
Receiving: Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director
Receiving: Christian Hill, Chattahoochee Valley Down Syndrome Association
Receiving: Conner Miller, Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Receiving: Pat Liddell, Eddie L. Roberts American Legion 333
Receiving: Chloe Landreth, New Horizons Behavioral Health
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to approve the encroachment of a Marquee to be installed at 1231 Broadway that will extend approximately 7 ft 4 inches from the face of the building into the public right of way.
Approval is requested for the encroachment of 4 balconies to be constructed at 1231 Broadway, which will extend approximately 4 ft 11 inches from the face of the building into the public right of way.
Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $497,191.01 or as otherwise awarded from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant with $451,991.83 funded through FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and a 10% local match of $45,199.18 required with an amendment made to the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount.
Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Federal Transit Administration’s Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5307 Formula Grant Program for Capital and Planning Assistance in an amount up to $1,967,352, or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Transportation Fund by the amount of the grant award. Approval is also requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Federal Transit Administration’s Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Formula Grant Program for Capital Assistance in an amount up to $261,750 or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Transportation Fund by the amount of the grant award.
ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
Scope of Bid
The Columbus, Georgia Metropolitan (METRA) Transit System is soliciting bid responses for the procurement of solar-powered lighting at bus stops throughout our city. Lights are to be placed directly at the bus stop, with the solar-powered light mounted directly on the bus stop pole, above the bus stop sign. METRA will purchase up to five hundred (500) solar lights on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for three years.
March 20, 2024
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide one (1) ballfield groomer.
Scope of Bid
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is requesting bids for a total of twenty-three stage curtains, consisting of fourteen side curtains and nine middle stage curtains for the Columbus Civic Center. The curtains will be used as backdrops, to keep out sunlight, and to block backstage activity during shows. The curtains must meet or exceed specifications for DD 9919 Nirvana B.O.B. or 22-23 oz IFR Valdosta Poly Velour.
March 22, 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.
March 29, 2024
Scope of RFQ
Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) requests vendors to apply for pre-qualification to provide storm sewer rehabilitation through internal pipe lining. The initial project will include the installation of cured in-place pipe (CIPP) for approximately 5,100 feet of varying material type storm sewer pipe, ranging in size from 10-inch VCP to 60-inch CMP in diameter. Additionally, the project includes the installation of centrifugally cast cementitious or geopolymer lining (CC) for approximately 2,500 linear feet of storm sewer pipe varying in sizes and material type from 36-inch brick to 46- inch by 72-inch CMP, located throughout Columbus.
Contractors deemed prequalified by CCG will be requested to submit bids for the initial project as well as future projects for installation of CIPP or CC for rehabilitation of other portions of the storm sewer system. The length, diameter, and scope of CIPP or CC rehabilitation per Contract will be at the discretion of CCG. Minimally, CCG desires to qualify three (3) contractors.
May 8, 2024
Scope of Bid
Phase II of the Buena Vista Road Improvements at the Spiderweb includes the construction of two (2) bridges, one (1) of which requires Norfolk Southern permitting; construction of a roundabout at Illges Road and Aceway Drive; construction of Buena Vista Road east of the intersection with Annette Avenue, Martin Luther King Boulevard north of Brewer Elementary School, Illges Road, Lindsay Drive, Andrews Road, Morris Road and Ace Way Drive, as well as the installation of traffic signals. This Re-Bid includes an alternative for maintaining traffic throughout construction and an alternative for complete closure.
Utilities were relocated in Phase I of the project. The Annette Ave. roundabout at MLK and Annette Ave. were constructed in Phase I.
REFERRALS:
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Airport Commission, October 25, November 17, and December 6, 2023 and January 31, 2024
Board of Tax Assessors, #05-24 and #06-24
Convention & Visitors, Board of Commissioners, January 17, 2024
Hospital Authority of Columbus, January 30, 2024
ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE): Ms. Inna Russell was nominated to succeed Ms. Alia Teetshorn. (Councilor Begly’s nominee) Term expires: March 1, 2028
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:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Raymond Culpepper Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 11, 2024
Courtney Pierce Open for Nominations
(PAWS Humane Society) (Council’s Confirmation)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: April 11, 2024
Sabine Stull Open for Recommendation
(Animal Rescue Representative) by Animal Rescue
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 11, 2024
Councilor Garrett is nominating Ms. Ethelyn W. Riley for a seat on the Animal Control Advisory Board.
These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 6
COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:
Bruce Samuels Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: June 30, 2022
These are two-year terms. Meets monthly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 3
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Helen Williams Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: December 31, 2022
The term is six years. Meets quarterly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 3
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Dr. Shanita Pettaway Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 5) (Council’s Appointment)
Resigned
Term Expired: December 31, 2022
The terms are three years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 3
TREE BOARD:
Frank Tommey Open for Nominations
Residential Development Seat (Council’s Appointment)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
These are four-year terms. Meets as needed.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 6
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
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