CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Colley Williams of New Covenant Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PROCLAMATIONS:
RECEIVING: Deputy Chief James Greg Lang
PROCLAMATION: Deputy Director Riley Land Day
RECEIVING: Deputy Director Riley Land
PROCLAMATION: Major John “J.D.” Hawk Day
RECEIVING: Major John “J.D.” Hawk
AUTHORIZATION REQUEST:
PRESENTATION:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
Hearing:
Request for tax property tax refund (Mr. Charles Wiggin)
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested for the approval of an agreement between Columbus Consolidated Government and Columbus State University for an Advocacy thru Arts Mural Project at 18th Street and 5th Avenue.
Midland Commons
Approval is requested for a Midland Commons Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to JMC Flatrock Partners LLC, to enhance the traffic circulation and on-site infrastructure improvements for the development of the Midland Commons site.
Approval is requested by resolution to update the City’s Grants Management Policy. Revisions to the current policy are needed in order to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to grants administration and oversight. Minor policy revisions include requiring pay plan classifications for all grant funded positions, prohibition of pay supplements using grant funds, and allowing adopted pay increases as approved by Council if grant funding is available.
Approval is requested to extend the intergovernmental agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) for an additional five-year period.
Approval is requested of a Lessor Agreement, Georgia Power Easement, and any other documents pertaining to Historic Westville, Inc sublessor, Camp David RV Resort.
Approval is requested to adopt and submit a LOMR to FEMA to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) associated with the Weracoba Creek Basin
Approval is requested to authorize the Department of Transportation/METRA to apply to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for capital, planning and operating grants in the amount of $130,159.00 or otherwise awarded. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds if approved and execute contracts with GDOT. A ten percent match from the City is required.
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods reimbursement grant for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 for $40,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match requirement, to be used for eligible projects as defined in the grant, and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount awarded. The Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant program is used to assist in the investigations, training, and education projects concerning criminal street gangs.
Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2021 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.
PURCHASES
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
Scope of Bid
Provide various emergency medical supplies on an “as needed” basis to include: Airway Supplies, Intravenous Supplies, Oxygen Delivery Supplies, Bandages, Exposure Control Supplies, OB Supplies, First Aid Supplies, Cardiac Supplies, Exam Gloves and Warehouse Stock including PPE Supplies. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
October 30, 2020
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from experienced, creative architects, building and real estate development firms OR a philanthropic individual or nonprofit group to present a redevelopment plan for adaptive reuse of the Former Georgia State Farmers Market. The redevelopment plan shall be consistent with applicable deed restrictions.
November 6, 2020
Scope of RFP
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals for supplemental yard waste collection services. The successful contractor(s) shall provide all equipment and personnel to perform yard waste collection services on five (5) of the City’s fourteen (14) routes.
The term of the contract shall be for one (1) year, with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods.
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Mobile Technology System for use by the Department of Public Works/Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Division.
November 13, 2020
Scope of RFB
Provide paper and plastic products, of various types and quantities, to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City). The products will be purchased by the Public Works department on an "as needed" basis. This contract may also be utilized by any other City agency requiring the goods.
The term of contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #35-20
Board of Water Commissioners, August 10, 2020
Community Development Advisory Council, May 11, 2020
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, October 8 and 13, 2020
Public Safety Advisory Commission Ordinance Committee, October 6, 2020
Uptown Facade Board, May 18 and July 20, 2020
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
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