Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 12/16/2025 05:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary  Allen

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the December 9, 2025, Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20251209.COUNCIL.pdf (0.11 MB)

PROCLAMATIONS

• 2.Proclamation:    Retirement of K-9 Frog

  Receiving:    Assistant Chief Lance Deaton, Columbus Police Department

PRESENTATIONS

• 3.Columbus Airport Update – Presented by Amber Clark, Columbus Airport Director

• MA - Columbus Airport Update.pdf (3.01 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-08-25-1511: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6839 Mitchell Drive (parcel # 013-014-009A) from Single Family Residential - 2 (SFR2) Zoning District to Single Family Residential – 4 (SFR4) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Continued on 2nd Reading from 10-28-25) (Councilor Tucker)

• REZN-08-25-1511 Ordinance 1st Reading 10-14-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-08-25-1511 Council Staff Report.pdf (5.00 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-10-25-1930: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2047 Cusseta Road (parcel # 041-003-003) from Residential Multifamily – 2 (RMF2) Zoning District to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-10-25-1930 Ordinance 1st Reading 12-9-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-10-25-1930 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.34 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- REZN-10-25-1931: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2361 South Lumpkin Road (parcel # 059-053-001) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-10-25-1931 Ordinance 1st Reading 12-9-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-10-25-1931 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.15 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- REZN-10-25-1941: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4454 Warm Springs Road (parcel # 083-028-031) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Crabb)

• REZN-10-25-1941 Ordinance 1st Reading 12-9-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-10-25-1941 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.15 MB)

• 5.2nd Reading- REZN-10-25-2079: An ordinance amending various provisions in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus, Georgia pertaining to Single Family Detached structures; and for other purposes. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• REZN-10-25-2079 Ordinance Txt Amend 1st Reading 12-9-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• REZN-10-25-2079 Council Staff Report_Text Amendment.pdf (0.11 MB)

• 6.2nd Reading- REZN-11-25-1962: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 100-800 Havenbrook Court (parcel #040-016-006/7/8/9/010/011/012/013) from Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle) 

• REZN-11-25-1962 Ordinance 1st Reading 12-9-2025.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-11-25-1962 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.36 MB)

• 7.2nd Reading- REZN-07-25-1260: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 8828 Veterans Parkway and 4885 Charleston Way (parcel # 079-002-002A) from Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department recommends approval with conditions. PAC recommends denial.)(Amended on 12-9-25) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• REZN-07-25-1260 Ordinance (as amended on 1st Reading) 2nd Reading 12-16-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• REZN-07-25-1260 Site Plan Ordinance Exhibit as revised 12-9-25.pdf (0.35 MB)
• REZN-07-25-1260 Council Staff Report.pdf (61.39 MB)

• 8.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2025 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities. (Final Amendment)(Budget Review Committee) 

• FY25 Final Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading 12-9-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• FY25 Final Budget Amendment Attachment.pdf (0.27 MB)
• FY25 Final Budget Amendment Agenda Report.pdf (0.02 MB)
• FY25 Fiscal Conditions Report (PU).pdf (0.24 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Val McGowan, Re: Afterschool Support for At-Risk Youth

• 2.Ms. Monica Whatley, Re: De-ICE the New Runway This Winter – Columbus Airport, the Nation’s 9th Busiest ICE Air Hub is Not Safe for Immigrants.

• 3.Ms. Amy Spencer, Re: Concerns About the Use of the Columbus Airport by ICE.

• 4.Mr. Howard Turner, Re: What Artificial Intelligence Has Discovered About CCG, CPD and MCSO Regarding Practices and Leadership.

• 5.Mr. Timothy Veals, Re: The Responsibility of Property Owners to Maintain Their Properties.

• 6.Mr. Brandon Wilkins, Re: Elevating Public Communication Efforts.

• 7.Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy, Re: Public Trust and the Allocation of Leadership Attention

• 8.Mr. Steve Kelly, Re: Explanation of Strong Mayor/Weak Mayor Form of Government and Why it Matters.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Fort Benning Technology Park Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Newman’s Crossing

  Approval to grant up to $3,317,340.29 from the Fort Benning Technology Park TAD Fund to provide for infrastructure improvements and financing to provide single-family residential units to a blighted area located at 988 Farr Road.

• Newmans Crossing Agenda Report.pdf (0.04 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Contract Extension for Post-Accident Drug Screening: After-Hours, Weekends, Holidays 

• A CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR POST ACCIDENT DRUG SCREENING AFTER HOURS, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAAYS .pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Trolley Bus Refurbishment Services for Metra - Washington State Bus Cooperative Contract Purchase

• B TROLLEY BUS REFURBISHMENT SERVICES FOR METRA - WASHINGTON STATE BUS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Repair of 18 Yard Dump Truck for Public Works

• C REPAIR OF 18 YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Alma Thomas House Update - Elizabeth Walden, Historic Columbus

• Alma Thomas - HCF Presentation 12.16.2025.pdf (22.32 MB)

• B.Comprehensive Pay Update for Elected Officials - Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance

• Elected Official Compensation Update (PU).pdf (0.53 MB)

• C.Finance Update - Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance

• FY26 Monthly Budget Snapshot November 2025.pdf (0.33 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 December 16, 2025

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  December 19, 2025

  1. Aerial Ground Ladder and Apparatus Pumps Inspection & Testing Services (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 26-0010

  Scope of RFB

  Provide aerial and ground ladder inspection and testing services to the Columbus Consolidated Government Fire and EMS Department. This specification applies to all fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump and outlines the procedures for annual pump testing, including requirements for equipment, site selection, test procedures, and documentation.

  The contract period shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

  2. 24ft Rolling Scaffolding for METRA- RFB 26-0014

  Scope of RFB

  METRA Transit System in Columbus, Georgia is seeking bids for one (1) Heavy-Duty 24’ Rolling Maintenance Scaffolding in order to perform rooftop maintenance and access on large transit buses. The large transit buses are 30’, 35’ and 40’ in length. The scaffolding must also be able to provide rooftop access to electric bus batteries for the purpose of maintenance and replacement.

  3. Muscogee County Board of Elections & Registration Voting Equipment Delivery Services (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 26-0010

  Scope of RFP

  Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration is seeking proposals from qualified moving firms to deliver voting equipment to voting sites before the scheduled election events, and to retrieve the same equipment after the election event. The election schedule consists of up to five election events in a presidential election cycle, up to four election events in a mid-term election cycle, and the possibility of special elections in odd-numbered years. Deliveries vary from county-wide (25 precincts) to district elections (as few as five) based on the type of election.

  Note: The first election expected to be serviced under this contract, if awarded, will be May, 2026.

  The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

  January 14, 2026

  1. Dump Truck Rental (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 25-0025

                  Scope of RFB

  Provide rental of tandem dump trucks, with operator, on an “as needed” basis, with a requested availability of six (6) trucks (minimum) at all times, swing gate and lift gate compatible.  The trucks will be used by the Public Works Department for various projects, and will be awarded to both a Primary Contractor, and a Secondary Contractor. The contract term will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.2026 Council Meeting Schedule - (NOTE: The meeting schedule is subject to change by resolution, with notice given as required under the Georgia Open Meetings Act.)

• COC - 2026 Council Meeting Schedule.pdf (0.07 MB)

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 2.Resolution – A Resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Toyia Tucker from the December 16, 2025, Council Meeting.

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

• 3.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors #37-25

  Board of Tax Assessors #41-25

  Board of Zoning Appeals 02-05-20

  Board of Zoning Appeals 11-04-20

  Board of Zoning Appeals 12-02-20

  Board of Zoning Appeals 08-04-21

  Board of Zoning Appeals 09-01-21

  Board of Zoning Appeals 03-02-22

  Board of Zoning Appeals 04-06-22

  Board of Zoning Appeals 05-04-22

  Board of Zoning Appeals 11-02-22

  Board of Zoning Appeals 07-05-23

  Board of Zoning Appeals 09-06-23

  Board of Zoning Appeals 10-04-23

  Board of Zoning Appeals 08-07-24

  Board of Zoning Appeals 09-04-24

  Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board 09-11-25

  Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board 11-13-25

  Planning Advisory Commission 11-19-25

• Board of Tax Assessors #37-25.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors #41-25.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 02-05-20.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 11-04-20.pdf (1.97 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 12-02-20.pdf (0.51 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 08-04-21.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 09-01-21.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 03-02-22.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 04-06-22.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 05-04-22.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 11-02-22.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 07-05-23.pdf (0.42 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 09-06-23.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 10-04-23.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 08-07-24.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 09-04-24.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board 09-11-25.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board 11-13-25.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Planning Advisory Commission 11-19-25.pdf (0.16 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• Board Appointments. 12-16-2025.pdf (0.04 MB)
• COC - Vote Tabulation Sheet (Board of Water Commissioners).pdf (0.02 MB)