CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Joseph E. Baker at Saint James AME Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to submit an application and if awarded, accept the 2022 Alumni Georgia SMART Communities Challenge Grant up to the amount of $100,000, or as otherwise awarded, with a 100% local match requirement of which 50% will be fulfilled as in-kind services from local partners and the Columbus Consolidated Government and 50% will be a cash match coming from the Information Technology budget and to amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Court up to $41,500.00, or as otherwise awarded, if awarded, allow for payment of service providers, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $50,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, from the State of Georgia Homeland Security Program, with no local match required and amend the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount. NOTE: The City of Columbus must make the initial purchase at the cost of $50,000 and then be reimbursed by the State.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
March 9, 2022
Removal, Recycling, Reuse or Disposal of Mattresses and Box Springs from Pine Grove Landfill (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0032
Scope of Bid
Provide services on an “as needed” basis for the removal, recycling, reuse or disposal of mattresses and box springs for the Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works Department.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
Stretcher Preventative Maintenance for Fire & EMS Dept (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0029
Scope of RFB
Upon notification by Columbus Fire and EMS, the successful vendor shall provide preventive maintenance service on an annual basis for the department stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, to include future implementation of the Stryker powerload system. Costs for labor for repairs outside of preventive maintenance shall include price listing of replacement parts related to the stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, both manual and powerload.
The term of contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
March 16, 2022
Side Loader 31-Yard Refuse Trucks – RFB No. 22-0027
Scope of Bid
Provide a minimum of thirty (30), but not to exceed forty (40), side loader 31-yard refuse trucks with RFID Tag readers installed on the trucks.
March 18, 2022
Lot Clearing and Solid Waste Removal (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0023
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking to contract with qualified vendors to perform Lot Clearing and Solid Waste Removal, on an “as needed” basis, for the collection of dumped bulky waste, the removal of solid and/or bulky waste on abandoned property as determined by the Inspections and Code Department, and for the purpose of collecting waste for court ordered evictions within Muscogee County.
The contract term shall 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.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #05-22 and #06-22
Convention & Visitors, Board of Commissioners, January 19, 2022
River Valley Regional Commission, January 26, 2022
ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS:
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Jeanella Pendleton (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: April 30, 2022
This is a five-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 3
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mr. Charles Sheffield was nominated to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Russ Carreker. (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2025
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Jack Hayes was nominated to succeed Mr. William Bray (Columbus Homebuilders Association representative). (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires: January 31, 2025
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Dr. Xavier McCaskey was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Barnes’ nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Barbara Chambers- Nominating Charolette Ingram (District 1- Barnes)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets the months of February, May, September and December.
COUNCIL’S 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, 2022
Sabine Stull Open for Nominations
(Animal Rescue Representative) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: April 11, 2022
Courtney Pierce Open for Nominations
(PAWS Humane Society) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: April 11, 2022
Lindsay Ellis Open for Nominations
No longer a resident (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2023
These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.
Women: 7
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 5
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Dallis Copeland- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2022
Alfred Blackmar Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2022
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 2
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Holli Browder- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
(Department Dir./Asst. Dir.) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: April 30, 2022
Nancy Boren- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
(Department Dir./Asst. Dir.) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: April 30, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Cathy Williams Open for Nominations
(Historic Columbus Foundation) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 10
Senatorial District 29: 1
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