CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Reggie Williams at South Columbus United Methodist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with JMC Flatrock Partners, LLC for the purposes of allocating Midland Commons tax allocation district funds for the construction of certain improvements for the development of 88.82 acres on the former swift mills site on Beaver Run Road in an amount not to exceed fourteen million five hundred fourteen thousand two hundred and forty-three dollars ($14,514,243).
Approval is requested to execute an approval of an environmental review for the building and site improvements for Elizabeth Canty Homes and Warren Williams/Rivers Homes, Columbus, Georgia funded by 2021 Capital Fund Program (CFP)/Moving to Work (MTW) funds.
Approval is requested to authorize the Solicitor General/Victim-Witness Assistance Program to submit and, if approved, accept an additional Federal VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Grant of $50,000 and $16,667.00 case match or otherwise awarded from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. This grant would create new positions in the Office of the Solicitor General Victim-Witness Assistance Program and the salary and benefits of said positions would be fully funded pursuant to said grant. The grants would be budget neutral for the Columbus Consolidated Government.
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept, if awarded, a Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance grant from the BJA FY 21 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities grant program in the amount of $250,000 for jail improvements with a $125,000 in-kind match requirement.
PURCHASES
ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
Approval is requested to authorize the funding for the Public Safety Officer Recruitment and Retention Initiative. New Recruit Officers will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus beginning January 1, 2022 and replaces the current $2,000 sign-on bonus for Sworn Officers in the Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Muscogee County Prison. Approval is also requested to authorize the funding for a Retention Bonus of $1,500 for Sworn Officers and 911 Communications Techs in the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Prison, Fire/EMS, and Sheriff’s Office. The Retention Bonus would be paid out each quarter beginning the 4th Quarter 2021 (Oct-Nov-Dec), 1st Quarter 2022 (Jan-Feb-Mar), 2nd Quarter 2022 (April-May-June), 3rd Quarter 2022 (July-Aug-Sept), and 4th Quarter 2022 (Oct-Nov-Dec).
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance DepartmentSUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
December 17, 2021
Real Estate Appraisal Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0017
Scope of RFP
Provide real estate appraisal services on an “as needed” basis for various projects involving land acquisition and disposition services for Columbus Consolidated Government.
Comprehensive Inmate Healthcare Services for Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0016
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking proposals for the provision of healthcare services for offenders incarcerated at the Muscogee County Jail. The requested services consist of medical, dental, and mental health, as well as healthcare personnel. Medical services include but not are limited to x-ray, laboratory, and prescription drug services for an average daily population of approximately 975 inmates.
The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
December 22, 2021
Fencing Materials (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0022
Scope of RFB
Provide Fencing Materials to include chain link fences, barbed wire, corner posts and/or other fencing materials to the Public Works Department and the Parks & Recreation Department on an “as needed” basis. The materials will be used to erect new fencing and repair existing fencing. 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.
January 7, 2022
Auctioneer Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0006
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide auctioneer services on an “as needed” basis.
The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Honor, December 9, 2021
Board of Tax Assessors, #41-21
Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters (C.I.R.C.L.E), August 17 and October 19, 2021
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
Jack Kinsman (Mayor’s Appointment)
Retired City Employee Representative
Resigned
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
This is a four-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 5
Tracy Walker Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 2) (Council’s Appointment)
Nominated to serve as a regular member
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
Darlene Small Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 3) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
Dr. Shanita Pettaway Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 5) (Council’s Appointment)
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
The terms are three years. Meets weekly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 3
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