Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 08/25/2026 05:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Carlos Coleman, New Birth Outreach

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Joell Copeland from Kendrick High School

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the August 11, 2026, Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20260811.COUNCIL.pdf (0.11 MB)

PROCLAMATIONS:

• 2.Proclamation:     Steve Brown Day

         Receiving:     Steve Brown

• 3.Proclamation:     International Overdose Awareness Day

         Receiving:     River City Recovery

PRESENTATIONS:

• 4.Youth Advisory Council – Presented by Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager 

• 5.Oakland Park Community Emergency Response Team, Chance Corbet, Director of Emergency Management & Homeland Security

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.1st Reading:  REZN-04-26-0739: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6909 Buena Vista Road (parcel # 115-008-029) from Single Family Residential – 2 (SFR2) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Delayed 30 days on 1st Reading from 6-9-26, delayed again for 30 days on 1st Reading 7-14-26.)(Councilor Tucker)

• REZN-04-26-0739 Ordinance 1st Reading 6-9-26.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-04-26-0739 Council Staff Report.pdf (6.03 MB)

• 2.1st Reading:  An Ordinance approving a policy concerning Domain/Website purchasing and use as Addendum 7 to the Acceptable and Supportable use of Technology Policy Number 210-1000-004. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance adopting Addendum 7 to Acceptable and Supportable Use of Technology Policy 1st Reading 8-25-26.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Exhibit A Domain and Website Purchasing Policy v2.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 3.1st Reading:  An ordinance (i) amending the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for General Government Employees and the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for Employees of the Department of Public Safety to reduce the vesting schedule for active participants, add benefit accruals for up to 40 Years of Service, and reduce mandatory contributions for employees hired after July 1, 2012, and (ii) amending the Columbus, Georgia Employees’ Deferred Retirement Option Plan to remove the three-year suspension period for new participants. (Councilor Davis)

• Ordinance Amending Pension Plans and DROP 1st Reading 8-25-26.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Redlined Amendments to Pension Plans and DROP 8-25-26.pdf (0.11 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Carlton Brantley, representing Georgetown Subdivision, Re: Cat Colony Issue.

• 2.Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy, Re: Community Concerns & Elected Accountability.

• 3.Mr. Lakeithon Coleman, Re: Request for a Public Park on 1st Avenue.

• 4.Ms. Kim Decker, Re: Transparency and Full Disclosure of “Secret Talks”.

• 5.Mr. Val McGowan, Re: Zoning and Code Enforcement.

• 6.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Free-Speech Rights and Violations of the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts.

• 7.Mrs. Darlene Laird, Re: Response to Allegations Regarding Data Center Opposition.

• 8.Ms. Nargarina Burkley, Re: East Columbus – Forrest Road and Floyd Road Blight.

• 9.Mr. Gannon Harris, Re: Community Support.

• 10.Mr. Mick Etchison, Re: Natural Gas Pipeline Usage in Rural Areas of Columbus.

• 11.Mr. Corie Wilson, Re: Loitering Ordinance.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Acquisition of Property

  Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute a Real Estate Agreement for approximately 42.54 acres located at Cusseta Road and 10^th Ave.

• Acquisition of Cusseta Road Property 8-25-26.pdf (0.46 MB)
• Real Estate Agreement Summerstone CFC 08.25.2026.pdf (0.54 MB)

• 2.Columbus Airport Commission Funding Support

  Approval is requested to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Columbus Airport Commission and the Development Authority to support the economic development activities at the airport and rescind Resolution No. 192-26.

• Agenda Report - Resolution Airport Commission DA REVISED 08.25.2026.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Columbus Airport Commission Intergovernmental Agreement Revised 08.25.2026.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement Between Columbus Consolidated Government and the Georgia State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding the Demolition of 2610 16th Avenue, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia

  Approval is requested to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Columbus Consolidated Government and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to extend the MOA timeline for the demolition of 2610 16th Avenue, which is contributing to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)-eligible expansion of the NRHP-listed Weracoba - St. Elmo Historic District.

• Agenda-Resolution Amended MOA Execution between CCG and SHPO.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Muscogee HP-200526-004 Aug 10 2026.pdf (0.28 MB)
• RES. 294-21. 08-24-21.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Muscogee HP-200526-004 Signed FINAL MOA AMENDMENT.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Muscogee HP-200526-004 Aug 11 2021.pdf (0.50 MB)

• 4.Acceptance of a Sidewalk and Maintenance Easement Deed for Additional Right-of-Way Adjacent to Airport Thruway and Manchester Expressway

  Approval is requested for an Easement Deed for Sidewalks from CGP COLUMBUS (AIRPORT) TB, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, being in that portion of Land Lot 55, 8^th District, 3484.8 sq. ft. (.08 Acres), along and adjacent to Airport Thruway and Whitesville Road.

• Sidewalk Easement 2401 Airport Thruway Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Sidewalk Easement 2401 Airport Thruway.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Sidewalk Easement Taco Bell - 2401 Airport Thruway Map.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 5.FY27 Inmate Capacity Agreement

  Approval is requested to enter into an Inmate Capacity Agreement  with the Georgia Department of Corrections for up to and including five-hundred and twenty eight (528) State inmates to be housed at the Muscogee County Prison.

• FY27 MCP Inmate Capacity Agreement.pdf (0.02 MB)
• FY27 Inmate Capacity Agreement.pdf (0.36 MB)

• 6.DOJ FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (“BIDEN”) Program

  Approval is requested for submission, acceptance, and expenditure of any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (BIDEN) Program, to increase investigations and prosecutions of crimes by individuals unlawfully present and drug/human trafficking cases.

• 2026 BIDEN Updated CCG Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Liberty Theater Electrical Work and Temporary Lighting

• A. Liberty Theater Electrical Work and Temporary Lighting.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.7 Yard Dump Truck for Public Works – Georgia Statewide Cooperative Contract Purchase

• B. 7 Yard Dump Truck for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• C.One (1) F-450 Flatbed Dump Truck for Public Works - Georgia Statewide Cooperative Contract Purchase

• C. One 2027 F-450 Flatbed Dump Truck for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.One (1) Water Truck 4,000 Gallon for Public Works – Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract Purchase

• D. One Water Truck 4000 Gal for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• E.One (1) New Way Viper 11 Yard Rear Loader Refuse Body for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase

• E. One New Way Viper 11 Yard Rear Loader Refuse Body for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• F.One (1) D3 Bulldozer for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase

• F. One D3 Bulldozer for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• G.Contract Extension for Portable Toilet Rental and Service (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 20-0054

• G. Contract Extension for Portable Toilet Rental and Service (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 20-0054.pdf (0.03 MB)

• H.Contract Extension for Leather Items (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 20-0013

• H. Contract Extension for Leather Items (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 20-0013.pdf (0.03 MB)

• I.Fifteen (15) Z930 Zero Turn Mowers for Public Works – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• I. Fifteen Z930 Zero Turn Mowers for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• J.Three (3) Ford Explorers for State Court Solicitor – Georgia Statewide Cooperative Contract Purchase

• J. Three Ford Explorers for State Court Solicitor.pdf (0.03 MB)

• K.One (1) Mini Excavator for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase

• K. One Mini Excavator for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• L.One (1) Inmate Detail Van for Public Works – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• L. One Inmate Detail Van for Public Works.pdf (0.03 MB)

• M.Amendment 22 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0002

• M. Amendment 22 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex - RFQ No. 20-0002.pdf (0.03 MB)

• N.Custom Mobile Drone Command and Control Van for Fire & EMS

• N. Custom Mobile Drone Command and Control Van for Fire & EMS.pdf (0.03 MB)

• O.(1) Purchase - Thirty-Eight (38) 2027 Ford Interceptors for the Police Department; (2) GMA Lease for Thirty-Eight (38) 2027 Ford Interceptors for the Police Department

• O1. Thirty-Eight 2027 Ford Interceptors for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)
• O2. GMA Lease for Thirty-Eight 2027 Ford Interceptors for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)

• P.(1) Purchase - Thirty-Eight (38) Vehicle Buildout Packages for the Police Department; (2) GMA Lease for Thirty-Eight (38) Vehicle Buildout Packages for the Police Department

• P1. Thirty-Eight Vehicle Buildout Packages for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)
• P2. GMA Lease for Thirty-Eight Vehicle Buildout Packages for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)

• Q.(1) Purchase - Vehicle Graphics for Thirty-Eight (38) Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department; (2) GMA Lease for Vehicle Graphics for Thirty-Eight (38) Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department

• Q1. Vehicle Graphics for Thirty-Eight Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Q2. GMA Lease for Vehicle Graphics for Thirty-Eight Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)

• R.(1) Purchase - Thirty-Eight (38) Hand-Held Electronic Citation/Summons Printers for the Police Department; (2) GMA Lease for Thirty-Eight (38) Hand-Held Electronic Citation/Summons Printers for the Police Department

• R1. Thirty-Eight Hand-Held Electronic Citation Summons Printers for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)
• R2. GMA Lease for Thirty-Eight Hand-Held Electronic Citation Summons Printers for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:            August 25, 2026

   

  TO:                 Mayor and Councilors

   

  FROM:          Finance Department

   

  SUBJECT:     Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

   

  September 2, 2026

  1    Portable Toilet Rental and Service (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 26-0036

  Scope of RFP

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking vendors to provide portable toilets, hand washing stations, and grey water collection containers at various City location sites.

   

  The contract will be for two (2) years with an 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.

   

  2    Plumbing & Irrigation Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB 27-0007

  Scope of Bid

  Columbus Consolidated Government to establish an annual contract with qualified vendors to provide plumbing & irrigation supplies on an “as needed basis”

   

  The contract will be for two (2) years with an 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.

   

  September 9, 2026

  1    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System – RFP No. 27-0008

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and related implementation services.  The proposed system shall modernize financial, human resource, and administrative operations through a secure, scalable, and integrated solution.

   

  2   Used & Confiscated Firearms for Credit or Swap – RFB No. 27-0004

  Scope of Bid

  The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) Police Department is offering used and confiscated firearms for sale to a licensed firearms dealer who can issue a credit to purchase or swap for Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11” Part No. 81001048 rifles with accessories.

  September 23, 2026

  1    Dragonfly Trail – River Road Segment (S.R. 219) – RFP No. 27-0006

        Scope of Bid

  This project consists of constructing a new trail beginning near Cascade Road in Columbus, Georgia. The trail will run south along River Road (SR 219) and continue west to the existing riverwalk at Lake Oliver Road. The project length is approximately 5,026 lf and includes a 10' wide concrete trail, pedestrian bridge, landscape improvements, stormwater improvements, and trail amenities. Additional work associated with the project includes minor demolition and clearing, erosion control, grading, and signage. Portions of the project are located on state right-of-way. A GDOT encroachment permit has been obtained by the City of Columbus. A dbe goal of 10% has been established for this project.

  September 30, 2026

  1    On-Call Plumbing Installation and Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 27-0003

        Scope of RFP

        It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to establish an annual contract with a Primary and a Secondary contract to provide all labor, equipment and materials for on-call plumbing installation and maintenance services during normal business hours and after hours on an “as needed basis”, on all buildings and structures for Columbus Consolidated Government.

   

  The contract will be for two (2) years with an 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.

  2    On-Call Painting, Pressure Washing and Waterproofing Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 27-0004

        Scope of RFP

        It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to establish an annual contract with a qualified Primary and Secondary contractor to provide all labor, equipment and materials for the provision of on-call Painting, Pressure Washing, and Waterproofing Services for buildings and structures for Columbus Consolidated Government. on an as-needed basis.

   

  The contract will be for two (2) years with an 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.

   

  3    On-Call Electrical Installation and Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 27-0009

        Scope of RFP

        It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government ( the City) to establish an annual contract with a Primary and a Secondary contractor to provide all labor, equipment and materials for the provision of on-call Electrical installation and maintenance services during normal business hours and after hours on an “as needed basis”, on all buildings and structures for Columbus Consolidated Government.

   

  The contract will be for two (2) years with an 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.

   

  4    On-Call Irrigation Installation and Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 27-00010

        Scope of RFP

  It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government (City) to establish an annual contract with a Primary and a Secondary contractor to provide all labor, equipment and materials to install/troubleshoot irrigation systems for on-call installation and maintenance services during normal business hours and after hours on an “as needed basis”, throughout the City.

   

  The contract will be for two (2) years with an 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.

• BID ADVERTISEMENTS (2).pdf (0.11 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.Meeting Schedule: Council Meeting Schedule for the remainder of 2026.

• COC - Council Meeting Schedule (As of 08-11-2026).pdf (0.07 MB)

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 2.Resignation: Correspondence from Anna-Claire Daniels, resigning from her seat on the Animal Control Advisory Board.   

• COC - Resignation (Anna Claire Daniels).pdf (0.01 MB)

• 3.Resolution: A Resolution excusing Councilor R. Walker Garrett from the August 25, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.

• COC - RESOLUTION excusing Garrett.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.Minutes of the following board:

  Board of Children & Family Services 07-22-26

  Board of Elections and Registration 06-22-26

  Board of Tax Assessors #29-26 & 30-26

  Board of Water Commissioners 07-20-26

  Columbus Sports & Entertainment Authority 07-13-26 & 08-10-26

  Development Authority of Columbus 07-09-26

• Board of Children & Family Services 07-22-26.pdf (0.26 MB)
• Board of Elections and Registration 06-22-26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors #29-26.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors #30-26.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Board of Water Commissioners 07-20-26.pdf (0.41 MB)
• Columbus Sports & Entertainment Authority 07-13-26.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Columbus Sports & Entertainment Authority 08-10-26.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Development Authority of Columbus 07-09-26.pdf (0.13 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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• Board Appointments..pdf (0.03 MB)

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