Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 08/26/2025 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 Rev. Grace Burton Edwards, St. Thomas Episcopal Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the August 12, 2025, Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20250812.COUNCIL.pdf (0.11 MB)

PROCLAMATIONS:

   

• 2.Proclamation:    Attendance Awareness Month

  Receiving:     Mrs. Gwenetta Sullivan-Echols, School Social Worker

OATH OF OFFICE:

• 3.Youth Advisory Council - Administered by Mayor Henderson

RESOLUTIONS - CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS:

• 4.Better Work Georgia - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Better Work Georgia for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Better Work Columbus.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Better Work Columbus.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.Boy Scouts of America - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Boy Scouts of America for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Boy Scouts of America.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Boy Scouts of America.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.Boyz 2 Men - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Boyz 2 Men for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Boyz 2 Men.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Boyz 2 Men.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 7.Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Building Towards Wellness Community Coalition.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Building Towards Wellness Community Coalition.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 8.Children 1st - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Children 1st for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Children 1st.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Children 1st.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 9.Clement Arts - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Clement Arts for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Clement Arts.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Clement Arts.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 10.Columbus Community Center - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Community Center for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Columbus Community Center.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Columbus Community Center.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 11.Columbus Community Orchestra - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Community Orchestra for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Columbus Community Orchestra.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Columbus Community Orchestra.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 12.Columbus Dream Center - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Dream Center for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Columbus Dream Center.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Columbus Dream Center.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 13.Columbus Scholars - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Scholars for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Columbus Scholars.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Columbus Scholars.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 14.Columbus Symphony Orchestra - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Symphony Orchestra for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Columbus Symphony Orchestra.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Columbus Symphony Orchestra.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 15.Columbus Technical College - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Technical College for $150,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Columbus Technical College.pdf (0.01 MB)
• CONTRACT. Columbus Technical College.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 16.CORTA - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with CORTA for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. CORTA.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. CORTA.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 17.East Carver Heights - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with East Carver Heights for $30,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. East Carver Heights.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. East Carver Heights.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 18.Enrichment Services - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Enrichment Services for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Enrichment Services.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Enrichment Services.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 19.F.A.I.T.H. - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with F.A.I.T.H. for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. FAITH.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. FAITH.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 20.Flourishing Ladies - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Flourishing Ladies for $50,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Flourishing Ladies.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Flourishing Ladies.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 21.Focus Program - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Focus Program for $30,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Focus Program.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Focus Program.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 22.Friends of Historic Claflin Inc. - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Friends of Historic Claflin Inc. for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Friends of Historic Claflin, Inc. (FHC).pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Friends of Historic Claflin, Inc. (FHC).pdf (0.02 MB)

• 23.Girls, Inc. - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Girls, Inc. for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Girls Inc..pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Girls Inc..pdf (0.02 MB)

• 24.Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 25.Hope Harbour - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Hope Harbour for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Hope Harbour.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Hope Harbour.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 26.Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Columbus (GA) Alumni Chapter - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Columbus (GA) Alumni Chapter for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Columbus (GA) Alumni Chapter.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Columbus (GA) Alumni Chapter.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 27.Kingdom Sports - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Kingdom Sports for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Kingdom Sports.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Kingdom Sports.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 28.Let's Grow STEAM Expo - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Let's Grow STEAM for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Lets Grow STEAM Expo.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Lets Grow STEAM Expo.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 29.Let's Grow STEAM - River City Race Program - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Let's Grow STEAM - River City Race Program for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Lets Grow STEAM River City Race Program.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Lets Grow STEAM Race.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 30.Literacy Alliance - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Literacy Alliance for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Literacy Alliance.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Literacy Alliance.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 31.Micah's Promise - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Micah's Promise for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Micahs Promise.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Micahs Promise.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 32.Muscogee County Juvenile Court - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Muscogee County Juvenile Court for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Muscogee County Juvenile Court.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Muscogee County Juvenile Court.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 33.Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc. - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc. for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth Inc..pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth Inc..pdf (0.03 MB)

• 34.Office of Dispute Resolution - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with the Office of Dispute Resolution for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Office of Dispute Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Office of Dispute Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 35.Omega Lambda - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Omega Lambda for $30,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Omega Lambda.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Omega Lambda.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 36.Open Door Community House - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Open Door Community House for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Open Door Community House.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Open Door Community House.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 37.Overflow Outreach Ministries - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Overflow Outreach Ministries for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Overflow Outreach Ministries.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Overflow Outreach Ministries.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 38.Right from the Start - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Right from the Start for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Right from the Start.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Right from the Start.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 39.Second Chance - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Second Chance for $65,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Second Chance.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Second Chance.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 40.Service for Humanity - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Service for Humanity for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Service for Humanity.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Service for Humanity.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 41.Take the City - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Take the City for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Take the City.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Take The City.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 42.Truth Springs - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Truth Springs for $50,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Truth Springs.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Truth Springs.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 43.Turn Around Columbus - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Turn Around Columbus for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Turn Around Columbus.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Turn Around Columbus.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 44.Urban League of the River Valley - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Urban League of the River Valley for $40,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Urban League of the River Valley.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Urban League of the River Valley.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 45.Voices of the Valley Children's Chorus - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Voices of the Valley Children's Chorus for $25,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Voices of the Valley.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Voices of the Valley.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 46.Whole Person Ministries - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Whole Person Ministries for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. 

• RES. Whole Person Ministries.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Whole Person Ministries.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 47.Wright Fitness - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Wright Fitness for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Wright Fitness.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Wright Fitness.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 48.YMCA of Columbus, Georgia - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with YMCA of Columbus, Georgia for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. YMCA.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. YMCA.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 49.Young Life - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Young Life for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• RES. Young Life.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CONTRACT. Young Life.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 50.Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds.

• CONTRACT. Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus.pdf (0.02 MB)
• RES. Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus.pdf (0.02 MB)

PRESENTATIONS:

• 51.Task Force on Homelessness – Pat Frey, Vice President of United Way

• MA - Homeless Solutions Group PP.pdf (16.31 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-03-25-0489:  An ordinance rezoning of 4389 Weems Road, parcel # 082-018-026 from Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) zoning district.  The proposed use is Multifamily Residential Development. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Denial.) (Councilor Crabb)

• REZN-03-25-0489 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-03-25-0489 Council Staff Report.pdf (6.69 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-05-25-1001:  An ordinance rezoning 2112 11th Avenue, parcel # 028-023-010 from General Commercial zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RFM1) zoning district.   (Planning Department and PAC recommend Approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-05-25-1001 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-1001 Council Staff Report.pdf (2.08 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- REZN-05-25-1002:  An Ordinance rezoning of 4306 3rd Avenue, parcel # 013-001-031 from Light Industrial/ Manufacturing (LMI)  zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) zoning district with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• REZN-05-25-1002 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-1002 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.72 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- REZN-05-25-0928:  An ordinance rezoning  5674 Whittlesey Boulevard, parcel # 072-016-002  from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and General Commercial (GC) zoning district to Residential Office (RO) zoning district.  (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Garrett)  

• REZN-05-25-0928 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-0928 Council Staff Report.pdf (3.25 MB)

• 5.2nd Reading: REZN-05-25-0929:  An Ordinance rezoning of 5674 Whittlesey Boulevard, parcel # 072-016-002 from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and General Commercial (GC) zoning district to General Commercial (GC) zoning district.  Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval. (Councilor Garrett)

• REZN-05-25-0929 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-0929 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.42 MB)

• 6.2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1133:  An ordinance rezoning 3564 Forrest Road, parcel # 067-018-012 / 067-018-006 from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2)  zoning district to Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district.  (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Hickey)

• REZN-06-25-1133 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-25-1133 Council Staff Report.pdf (8.45 MB)

• 7.2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1135:  An ordinance rezoning of 0 Cusseta Road, parcel # 024-022-002 / 024-022-001fromLight Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) zoning district to  Residential Multifamily 2 (RMF2)  zoning district.    (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-06-25-1135 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-25-1135 Council Staff Report.pdf (11.52 MB)

• 8.2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1136:  An Ordinance rezoning 1222 5th Avenue, parcel # 018-010-010 from Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) zoning district to Uptown (UPT) zoning district. The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval. (Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-06-25-1136 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-25-1136 Council Staff Report.pdf (7.38 MB)

• 9.1st Reading- REZN-06-25-1179: An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 11-11 to provide a density change as it pertains to property located at 9101 Macon Road. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• REZN-06-25-1179 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-26-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• ORD. 11-011. 03-08-11.pdf (3.35 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-06-25-1179.pdf (7.69 MB)

• 10.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending the “Official Street Map, City of Columbus, Georgia”, by changing the official name of the public roadway designated as “Debutana Drive” to "Debutante Drive; authorizing the street name change; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordiance Street Name change Debutanta Dr to Debutante Dr 1st Reading 8-26-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Agenda Report Street name change Ordinance Debutanta Drive.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Plat Name Change Debutanta Drive to Debutante Drive..pdf (0.38 MB)
• Debutanta Drive Street Acceptance 08-11-2018.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Request Letter for Name Change Debutanta Dr to Debutante Dr.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 11.1st Reading- An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 15-35, Section 2, Columbus Police Department Pay Reform and Restructure Plan, as set forth in Administrative Policy No. 220-1002, to revise Court Pay, and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

• Ordinance Court Pay Amend 1st Reading 8-26-25.pdf (0.02 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 12.A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Place of Worship, 250 or more seat and School, Public or Private in the existing building located at 3654 Forrest Road located in the Single Family Residential – 2 (SFR2) zoning district. (Councilor Hickey)

• EXCP-06-25-1134 Resolution_ 8-26-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report - EXCP-06-25-1134.pdf (3.93 MB)

• 13.A Resolution pertaining to signature authority for small business, non-profit, or economic/tourism grant programs funded by the American Rescue Plan. (Councilor Hickey)

• Resolution Signature Requirements ARP small business-non-profits 8-12-25.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 14.A Resolution of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, authorizing the preparation of a Notice of Sale, a Preliminary Official statement, the acceptance of bids for the sale of General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2025; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Resolution to proceed Series 2025 Sales Tax Bonds 8-26-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Plan of Finance - Columbus - Final.pdf (1.01 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Paula Johnson, representing Audrianna Jamilia Nobles, Re: Daughter’s Cold Murder Case.

• 2.Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy, Re: Timely Accountability for Post-Eviction Debris and Illegal Tire Disposal on Right-of-Way.

• 3.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Crime Prevention Programs, Rules and Standards.

• 4.Dr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Crime Prevention Grants

• 5.Mr. Timothy Veal, Re: Community Concerns.

• 6.Mr. Mark Lawrence, Re: Public Agenda – Kindness Always Matters.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Loan for Landfill Expansion Project

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept a Georgia  Fund Solid Waste Loan up to $7,850,000 with a 15 year amortization period at an interest not to exceed 4.5% from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).

• Solid Waste GEFA Loan Resolution LTS edits.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 2.Proposed New Muscogee County Jail Location

  Approval is requested to designate city owned property at 601/602 11^th Ave. as the proposed New Jail location and issue a notice to proceed  for design services only up to the current amount of the contract.

• Agenda Resolution Jail Location_Final.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 3.FY25 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, State and Community - Highway Safety Program (HEAT- Muscogee) – Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic

  Approval is requested for the Mayor, or their designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the FY25 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, State and Community Highway Safety program (HEAT - Muscogee) for combating impaired and aggressive drivers., in the amount of $368,897.76, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.

• 2025 GOHS HEAT_resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.FY25 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, State and Community - Highway Safety Program (Operation Safe Walk and Ride Columbus)

  Approval is requested for the Mayor, or their designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the FY25 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, State and Community - Highway Safety program (Operation Safe Walk and Ride Columbus) that provides a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle safety program that promotes safe pedestrian and bicycle practices, educates drivers to share the road safely with other road users, and provides safe facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists through a combination of policy, enforcement, communication, education, incentive, and engineering strategies, in the amount of $79,400, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.

• 2025 GOHS Operation Safe Walk and Ride Columbus_resolution (2).pdf (0.02 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Adoption of GDOT Procurement Policy for the Procurement Management and Administration of Engineering and Design-Related Consultant Services

• A. Adoption of GDOT Procurement Policy.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Vehicle Buildout services for the Sheriff’s Office

• B. Vehicle Buildout Services for the Sheriff's Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Declaration of Surplus Equipment

• RES. Declaration of Surplus Equipment.pdf (16.47 MB)
• Declaration of Surplus Equipment (Attachment 1).pdf (0.84 MB)
• Declaration of Surplus Equipment (Attachment 2).pdf (0.33 MB)

• D.Declaration of Surplus and Recycling of Various Vehicles

• D. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND RECYCLING OF VARIOUS VEHICLES.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Intercom Control System Upgrade for Muscogee County Prison

• E. Intercom Control System Upgrade for Muscogee County Prison.pdf (0.02 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

• 1.Emergency Purchase Information Only: Backup Generator, Diesel Tank and Trailer

• Information Only - EMERGENCY PURCHASE (1).pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.Emergency Purchase Information Only: Eight (8) Ford Explorer PIU Interceptors Patrol Vehicles for the Columbus Police Department

• Information Only - EMERGENCY PURCHASE (2).pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.Certificate of Need Application filed by The Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a/ Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown (PCRM) on August 18, 2025, for its project to provide open heart services.

• COC - Certificate of Need.pdf (0.57 MB)

• 2.Public Meeting Invite: Community Reinvestment Department & Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting, Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

• COC - Public Meeting Invite.pdf (0.97 MB)

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 3.Request to declare the seats of Gloria Strode and Carolyn Star-Ross as vacant on the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board. 

• COC - Liberty Theatre.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 4.Resolution – A Resolution changing the meeting schedule for November 2025.

  -        November 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (Regular Council Meeting)

  -        November 11, 2025 (Canceled)

  -        November 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Regular Council Meeting)

  -        November 25, 2025 (Canceled)

• COC - RES. Nov. 2025 Meetings.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.Resolution – A Resolution changing the meeting schedule for December 2025.

  -        December 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (Regular Council Meeting)

  -        December 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Regular Council Meeting)

  -        December 23, 2025 (Canceled)

  -        December 30, 2025 (Canceled)

• COC - RES. Dec. 2025 Meetings.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.Minutes of the following boards

  457 Deferred Compensation Plan Board 05-01-25

  Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 02-10-25

  Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 03-10-25

  Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 12-09-24

  Board of Tax Assessors #26-25

  Board of Tax Assessors #27-25

  Board of Water Commissioners 06-16-25

  Development Authority of Columbus 07-10-25

  Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 03-13-25

  Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 05-21-25

  Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 07-10-25

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Board 05-01-25.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 03-10-25.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors #26-25.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Board of Water Commissioners 06-16-25.pdf (0.33 MB)
• Development Authority of Columbus 07-10-25.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 03-13-25.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 07-10-25.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 02-10-25.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors #27-25.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 05-21-25.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 12-09-24.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 7.Resignation from John Sheftall from the Housing Authority of Columbus. (ADD-ON)

  -        NOTE:Confirmed on 05-13-2025, to serve on the Historic & Architectural Review Board (BHAR) as the Historic Columbus Foundation Representative.

• COC - John Sheftall Resgination.pdf (0.08 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• .MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

  BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:

  _______________                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Vacant                                                                (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: March 24, 2025

  Terms are two years. Meets as needed.

  COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY: 

  John Stacy                                                                Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: October 24, 2025

  Jemirian Pitts                                                        Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: October 24, 2025

  Jessica M. Ferriter                                                        Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: October 24, 2025

  Terms are three years. Meets every other month.

  CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (CVB):

  Amy Bryan                                                                Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: December 31, 2025

  Lauren Becker                                                        Open for Nominations

  Not Eligible                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: December 31, 2025

  Miles Greathouse                                                        Open for Nominations

  Not Eligible                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

  (Restaurant/Retail Trade)                                             

  Term Expires: December 31, 2025

  NOTE: These appointments are to be in July of each year prior to the expiration of the term with the new appointment term beginning in January.

  Terms are three years. Meets monthly.

  HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:

  John Greenman                                                        Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: April 30, 2025

  The terms five years. Meets monthly.

  PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

  __________________                                                          Open for Nominations

  Vacant                                                                           (Mayor’s Appointment)

  (Business Community)

  Term Expires: June 30, 2026

  The terms are four years. Meets monthly.

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Bruce McPherson was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Cogle’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2029

  DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Karl Douglass was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Hickey’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2029

  DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Sherri Carmack was nominated to fill a vacant seat. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2027

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Anthony Johnson was nominated to fill a vacant seat for a representative of Senatorial District 15. (Councilor Hickey’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Devon Moree was nominated to fill a vacant seat for a representative of Senatorial District 15. (Councilor Hickey’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2027

  RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Ricky Weeks was nominated to succeed Thomas Barron. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term Expires: June 30, 2029

  COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

  CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:

  __________________                                                (District 8 – Garrett)

  Vacant                                                                

  Term Expired: March 1, 2025

  The terms are two years. Meets quarterly.

  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:

  __________________                                                Open for Nominations

  Vacant                                                                                 (District 2 – Davis)

  Term Expires: March 27, 2026

  __________________                                                Open for Nominations

  Vacant                                                                                 (District 6 – Allen)

  Term Expires: March 27, 2026

  __________________                                                Open for Nominations

  Vacant                                                                              (District 8 – Garrett)

  Term Expires: March 27, 2026

  The terms for the Mayor’s Appointments are three years and Council’s Appointments are two years. Meets quarterly.

  PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:

  Abdel Hernandez                                                                      Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                                   (District 1 – Hickey)

  Term Expires: October 31, 2025

  Tracy Walton-King                                                                      Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                                   (District 3 – Huff)

  Term Expires: October 31, 2025

  Paul T. Berry, III                                                                      Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                                   (District 5 – Crabb)

  Term Expires: October 31, 2025

  Walter Taylor                                                                      Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                                   (District 7 – Cogle)

  Term Expires: October 31, 2025

  Scott Taft                                                                               Open for Nominations

  Not Eligible                                                                                   (District 9 – Anker)

  Term Expires: October 31, 2025

  The terms are three years. Meets monthly.

  YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:

  District 5 Nominee:                                    

          District 9 Nominee:  ______________

          District 10 Nominee:                                     

  *Councilor Crabb is nominating Grayson Aldric Miley, Brookstone High School.

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:

  BOARD OF HONOR:

  Norma “Beth” Harris                                                Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                           (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: October 31, 2025

  The terms are four years. Meets as needed. 

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:

  __________________                                                    Open for Nominations

          Vacant                                                                       (Council’s Appointment)

  (Senatorial District 29)                                                                 

  Term Expires: June 30, 2026

  The terms are three years. Meets every other month.

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:

  Gloria Strode                                                                Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                           (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: August 14, 2025

  Cleteus D. Richardson                                                Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                           (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: August 14, 2025

  Arreasha Z. Lawrence Bryant                                        Open for Nominations

  Eligible                                                                           (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: August 14, 2025

  *Councilor Chambers is renominating Arreasha Z. Lawrence Bryant.

  The terms are four years. Meets every other month.

  NEW HORIZONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTIVE DISEASES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES- COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD:

  Judge David Ranieri                                                                     Open for Nominations

          Does not desire reappointment                                       (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: June 30, 2025

  The terms are three years. Meets every other month.

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