Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 06/10/2025 09:00 AM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Dr. Ralph Huling, St. James Missionary Baptist Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the June 03, 2025, Council Meeting.

• 20250603.COUNCIL.pdf (0.09 MB)

PUBLIC HEARING:

• 2.TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS PUBLIC HEARING:   9:00 a.m. The budget tentatively adopted by the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. Therefore, before the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, may finalize the tentative budget and set a final millage rate, Georgia Law requires that three public hearings be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this increase.

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- An ordinance adopting an operating and capital improvement budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) 

• FY26 Operating Budget Ordinance 1st Reading 6-3-25 2nd read 20250610.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Operating Budget Ordinance FY26 Attachment A - Pay Plan.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- An Ordinance adopting non-operating budgets for the fiscal year 2026 beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY26 Non-Operating Budget Ordinance 1st Reading 6-3-25 2nd read 20250610.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus, Georgia General Government Employees’ Pension Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY26 General Government Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-3-25 2nd read 20250610.pdf (0.01 MB)
• FY26 Agenda Report Pension Ordinances.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for the governmental contributions to the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for employees of the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Budget Review Committee) 

• FY26 Public Safety Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-3-25 2nd read 20250610.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 5.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Major Disability Income Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY26 Major Disability Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-3-25 2nd read 20250610.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 6.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Death Benefit Escrow for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY26 Death Benefit Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-3-25 2nd read 20250610.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 7.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code Solid Waste Collection and Disposal to update the landfill, residential and commercial waste disposal fees, to update the guidelines for an offset to the residential rate for low-income households; and for other purposes (Budget Review Committee)

• FY26 Garbage Fee Ordinance 1st Reading 6-3-25 2nd read 20250610.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 8.1st Reading: REZN-04-25-0678: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1012 31st Street (parcel # 015-008-023) from Residential Multifamily – 2 (RMF2) to Residential Multifamily – 1 (RMF1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-04-25-0678 1st Reading 6-10-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-04-25-0678.pdf (1.87 MB)

• 9.1st Reading- REZN-004-25-0706: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at Schley Road and River Road (part of parcel # 175-001-001, Lots PS20 and PS30) from Residential Estate – 10 (RE10) Zoning District to Residential Estate – 1 (RE1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and Staff recommend approval) (Councilor Davis)

• Ordinance REZN-004-25-0706 1st Reading 6-10-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-04-25-0706.pdf (1.41 MB)

• 10.1st Reading: REZN-04-25-0743: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 101 23rd Street (parcel # 007-026-0145) from Residential Multifamily – 2 (RMF2) Zoning District to Single Family Residential – 4 (SFR4) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle)

• Ordinance REZN-04-25-0743 1st Reading 6-10-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-04-25-0743.pdf (1.37 MB)

• 11.1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for the establishment of taxing districts, including a county-wide general services district and three (3) urban services districts and three (3) Business Improvement Districts (BID); providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for Columbus, Georgia within such districts for the year 2025 as provided under the Charter of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; providing penalties for violations of the provisions of said ordinance; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY26 Millage Ordinance 1st Reading 6-10-25.pdf (0.02 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 12.A Resolution approving a special exception to allow an existing building located at 2510 Wynnton Road that are greater than 5,000 square feet under roof in a Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district be granted a special exception to lift the 5,000 square feet use limitation. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Huff)

• Resolution EXCP-04-25-0679 6-10-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report - EXCP-04-25-0679.pdf (2.80 MB)

• 13.A Resolution amending and restating Res. No. 127-25 to provide an additional exception to its requirements for situations where a third-party broker has been awarded a contract under the management of the purchasing Division of the Finance Department and that broker in turn is authorized to procure services for the consolidated government. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Amendment to RES. No. 127-25 6-10-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Amendment to RES. No. 127-25 6-10-25 redline.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Annette Adams, Re: Appreciation and Suggestions for CPD

• 2.Ms. Radiah Mallard, Re: Observations as a Transplant and Community Advocate. 

• 3.Mr. Antonio Hardge, representing Primetime Barbershop, LLC, Re: Denial of ARP Grant Application.

• 4.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, Re: City Manager Firing and Pension Plan.

• 5.Mr. John Michael Watford, Re: Mud Built Up on Roaring Branch Road.

• 6.Mr. Lucas Melton, Re: Flat Rock Cleanup and City Personnel Changes.

• 7.Rev. Johnny Flakes, III, representing IMA, Re: The IMA’s Position on the City Manager’s Termination.

• 8.Mr. Mark Lawrence, Re: Working Things Out.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Marathon First Responder Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $ 4,652.27 or as otherwise awarded from the Marathon Community Investment Programs for the purchase of a Hemisphere nozzle package to support fire operations and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the award amount.  There are no matching funds required.

• FY26 Marathon Petroleum Grant Agenda Report and Resolution (SJS).pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.Norfolk Southern Safety-First Grant – Fire/ EMS

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $15,000.00 or as otherwise awarded from the Norfolk Southern Safety-First grant program to help fund the purchase of a public safety robot – Spot.  There are no matching funds required.

• Norfolk Southern's Safety First Grant Agenda Report and Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.Columbus Police Department:  K-9 Ballistic Vests Donation

  Approval is requested to accept a donation from Dr. David Horichi and Dr. David Taylor for two (2) new ballistic vests for 2 of the new K-9s recently purchased for the department.

• Donations.Agenda and Resolution 060525 K9 ballistic vests (002).pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Amendment 8 for Space Planning and Programming and Design Professional Services for Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project – RFQ No. 20-0001

• A. Amendment 8 for Space Planning and Programming and Design Professional Services - RFQ No. 20-0001.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Contract Extension for Concessionaire Services for Government Center Complex – RFP No. 19-0013

• B. Contract Extension for Concessionaire Services for Government Center Complex - RFP No. 19-0013.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.IPlanTables Workstations for the Engineering Department

• C. IPlanTables Workstations for the Engineering Department.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors, #18-25

  Columbus Board of Health, 02.26.25

  Columbus Board of Health, 03.26.25

  Columbus Board of Health, 04.23.25

  Crime Prevention 05.14.25

  Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia, 04.29.25

  Personnel Review Board 05.21.25

• Board of Tax Assessors, #18-25.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Columbus Board of Health, 02.26.25.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Columbus Board of Health, 03.26.25.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Columbus Board of Health, 04.23.25.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Crime Prevention 05.14.25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia, 04.29.25.pdf (0.35 MB)
• Personnel Review Board 05.21.25.pdf (0.17 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• Board Appointments. 06-10-2025.pdf (0.03 MB)