Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 01/13/2026 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 Reverend Grace Burton Edwards, St. Thomas Episcopal Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the December 16, 2025, Council Meeting.

• 20251216.COUNCIL.pdf (0.10 MB)

PROCLAMATIONS

• 2.Proclamation:    Major Terry Lee Kee, United States Air Force (Retired)

  Receiving:    Gerry Kee

• 3.Proclamation:    Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

  Receiving:    Law Enforcement

RESOLUTIONS

• 4.A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt a Columbus-Muscogee County Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security Emergency Operations Plan for 2026-2028.

• MA - Resolution 2026 Emergency Management Plan.pdf (0.02 MB)
• MA - Exhibit A Columbus-Muscogee EOP January 2026 (Attachment).pdf (2.26 MB)

• 5.A Resolution authorizing a transition audit of the Engineering Department by the Internal Auditor. (Requested by Councilor Toyia Tucker, as Chair of the Auditor Committee)

• MA - Resolution. Transition Audit (Engineering).pdf (0.02 MB)

PRESENTATIONS

• 6.2026 Point in Time Count

  Presented by: Pat Frey, Vice President of Home for Good

  Holli Browder, Director of Parks & Recreation

• MA - Point in Time.pdf (3.74 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd 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)(Inconclusive vote on 12-16-25) (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 Council Staff Report.pdf (61.39 MB)
• REZN-07-25-1260 Site Plan Ordinance Exhibit as revised 12-9-25.pdf (0.35 MB)

• 2.1st Reading- An ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2026 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities. (FY26 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT) (Budget Review Committee)

• FY26 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading 1-13-26.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Attached Chart FY26 Mid-Year Budget Amendment.pdf (0.21 MB)
• FY26 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Agenda Report.pdf (0.02 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 3.A Resolution authorizing Sunday Sales of alcoholic beverages at all On-Premises locations within Columbus on Sunday February 8, 2026. (Councilor Cogle)

• Resolution Sunday Sales Super Bowl 2026 1-13-26.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.A Resolution establishing qualifying fees for county offices of the Consolidated Government to be filled in the 2026 elections.  (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Resolution Qualifying Fees 1-13-2026.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Samuel Whit, Re: LGBTQ+ Resources and Representation

• 2.Dr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: The Charter; Once again is the bane of all our problems.

• 3.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Mauldin & Jenkins Report.

• 4.Ms. Arreasha “Z” Lawrence, representing Music Entertainment Council and Columbus Creative Collective, Re: Request for members of Council to have offices and additional resources.

• 5.Mrs. Laketha Ashe, representing Still Standing Organization and Justmyne, Re: Standing Still organization overview and upcoming arts and cultural initiative.

• 6.Mr. Mark Lawrence, representing IMA, Re: Closing loose ends before moving forward.

• 7.Mr. Steve Kelly, Re: City Employees’ Pay and Cost of Living.

• 8.Mr. Ric Rivera, representing Indivisible Columbus, Re: DeFlock Columbus.

• 9.Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy, Re: Equity, Responsiveness, and Representation in City Governance.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Fort Benning Technology Park Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc.  Development Agreement

  Approval is requested to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc. to provide Fort Benning Technology Park Tax Allocation District (TAD) Funds to support the development of a new single-family residential subdivision known as Newman’s Crossing in an amount not to exceed three million three hundred seventeen thousand three hundred forty dollars and twenty-nine cents ($3,317,340.29).

• Agenda Report - Development Agreement Newman's Crossing Final.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 2.Real Estate Agreement with Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc.

  Approval is requested to authorize the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc. for the relocation and restoration of the Alma Thomas House to 815 5th Ave.

• Agenda Report - Alma Thomas House 01.13.2026 Final.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 3.Standing Boy Preserve Management Agreement Amendment

  Approval is requested to authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute an amendment to the Management Agreement with Standing Boy, Inc. for the construction and maintenance of a viewing tower at the Standing Boy Preserve.

• SBI Mngmt Agreement Amendment 01.13.2026.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Agenda Report - Standing Boy MOU Amendment 01.13.2026 Final.pdf (0.58 MB)

• 4.Ignite Pro Hockey, L.L.C. Agreement Amendment

  Approval is requested to amend Section 2 of the Ignite Pro Hockey, L.L.C. Agreement to correct the contract term dates so that the five-year agreement expires on June 1, 2030.

• Ignite Pro Hockey L.L.C. Agenda Report.pdf (0.03 MB)
• River Dragons contract 2025 2030.pdf (1.37 MB)

• 5.2026 Legislative Agenda Items – Additional Proposed Items

  Consideration is requested of the resolutions for the 2026 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

• Council Legislative Items Jan. 13.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.FY26 - FY27 – Solicitor General Crime Victim Assistance Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a Federal VOCA (Victims of Crimes Act) Grant in the amount of $57,483 or as otherwise awarded from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the Solicitor General’s Victim Assistance Program, with the local match requirement waived, and amend the Multi Governmental Fund (0216) to reflect these revenues and expenses to fund one Victim Advocate position and benefits.

• Agenda and Resolution FY26 - FY27 VOCA.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Industrial, Medical and Special Gases (Annual Contract) – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• A. Industrial, Medical and Special Gases (Annual Contract) – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Contract Extension For Course Instructors For The Department Of Human Resources/The Learning Center (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 19-0003

• B. Contract Extension For Course Instructors For The Department Of Human Resources - The Learning Center .pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Two (2) Ford Transit Vans For Public Works – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• C. Two (2) Ford Transit Vans For Public Works – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Cellular Connection Service For Emergency Telephones Installed in Elevators at Various City Locations (Annual Contract) – GSA Cooperative

• D. Cellular Connection Service For Emergency Telephones Installed in Elevators at Various City Locations .pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Electronic Monitoring Equipment and Services For Detainees (Annual Contract) – GSA Cooperative Contract

• E. Electronic Monitoring Equipment and Services for Detainees .pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Soft Body Armor – The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchase

• F. Soft Body Armor – The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• G.Three (3) Ford Transit Vans for Public Works – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• G. Three (3) 2026 Ford Transit Vans for Public Works Department – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Fast Fare Fareboxes For METRA

• H. Fast Fare Fareboxes for METRA.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Mobile/Automatic License Plate Readers Associated Software/Equipment For The Sheriff’s Office – GSA Cooperative Purchase

• I. Mobile - Automatic License Plate Readers Associated Software - Equipment for the Sheriff’s Office – GSA Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• J.Replacement Ice Plant Condenser For The Civic Center

• J. Replacement Ice Plant Condenser For The Civic Center.pdf (0.02 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.AJ McClung Update - Scott Allen, Vice President, Architecture, Commercial with 2WR + Partners

• AJ McClung Memorial Stadium Improvements.pdf (246.17 MB)

• B.Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Tiny Homes Update - Will Johnson, Director, Planning 

• ADU_Tiny houses.pdf (43.56 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

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• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Resignation: Delois Dee Marsh has submitted a resignation from her seat on the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board.  

• COC - Resignation of Dee Marsh.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 2.Travel Authorization Request: Authorization is being requested for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2026 NACo Legislative Conference during the month of February 2026. 

• COC - Tucker Authorization Form (Revised FY23).pdf (0.08 MB)

• 3.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors #42-25

  Board of Water Commissioners 11-10-25

  Board of Zoning Appeals 11-05-25

  Hospital Authority of Columbus 07-29-25

  Hospital Authority of Columbus 08-28-25

  Hospital Authority of Columbus 09-30-25

• Board of Tax Assessors #42-25.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Board of Water Commissioners 11-10-25.pdf (0.65 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 11-05-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Hospital Authority of Columbus 07-29-25.pdf (0.38 MB)
• Hospital Authority of Columbus 08-28-25.pdf (0.30 MB)
• Hospital Authority of Columbus 09-30-25.pdf (0.29 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• Board Appointments. 01-13-2026.pdf (0.03 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• Historic & Architectural Review Board (BHAR) (Council’s Appointment) 

• COC - Board Memo. Historic & Architectural Review (BHAR).pdf (3.94 MB)