CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding.
INVOCATION: Offered by Valerie A. Thompson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson.
MINUTES
UPDATES:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested for the appointment of Mr. Michael J. Criddle as the Director of Public Works. A resolution is attached.
Approval is requested to acknowledge, sign, and execute the data usage agreement and to also join the I-95 Corridor Coalition as an affiliate member provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation, at no additional cost to the City. The Traffic Engineering Division will utilize the data and software provided free by the Georgia Department of Transportation to improve signal timing at intersections, determine impact of a detour from Columbus’ roadway projects, and provide supporting information to stakeholders and consultants.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Hollow Pine Drive, that portion of Long Leaf Pine Drive and that portion of Pine Chase Drive located in Section Seventeen, Garrett Pines.
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept, if awarded, an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 solicitation in the amount of $96,350, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match requirement, to be used for eligible projects as defined in the grant, and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept $350,000.00 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court, from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by $350,000.00 or as otherwise awarded. The requested grant amount includes both operating and personnel costs that may be adjusted to conform with current and/or future policies, procedures, and other budgetary requirements as needed. The City is also required to provide a 10% cash match to participate in this grant program. This cash match is satisfied in the salary and benefits of a current case manager who is paid for by the City ($36,000.00).
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
August 12, 2020
Playground Mulch (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0006
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide playground mulch to be purchased on an “as needed” basis by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
2. Landscape Materials (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0003
Scope of Bid
Provide landscape material consisting of pine straw, wheat straw and hay on an “as needed” basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by Park Services, Public Works, and Cooperative Extension departments. The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
3. Electrical Fixtures, Parts and Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0004
Scope of Bid
Provide various electrical fixtures, parts, and supplies to Columbus Consolidated Government on an “as needed” basis. The contract period will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
August 14, 2020
Environmental Monitoring Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0001
Scope of RFP
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct environmental monitoring services at all Columbus-owned municipal solid waste landfills: Pine Grove, Schatulga Road, and Wilson Camp / Satilla landfills. Environmental services may also be required on an as-needed basis for Granite Bluff Inert Landfill.
The term of the 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.
Speed Limit Feedback Radar Signs (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0003
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals for the provision of speed limit feedback radar signs for use by the Traffic Engineering Division.
The term of the 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.
August 19, 2020
Traffic Sign Materials (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0008
Scope of Bid
Provide traffic sign materials on an “as needed” basis to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by the Traffic Engineering Division. The contract term will be for two (2) years with option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
August 28, 2020
Bus Advertising (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0002
Scope of RFP
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals for exterior and/or interior bus advertising for METRA Transit System.
The term of the 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.
Traffic Signal Equipment (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0004
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals for Traffic Signal Equipment to be provided to the Engineering Department /Traffic Division on an “as needed” basis.
The term of the contract shall be for one (1) year, with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #25-20 and #26-20
Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters, June 16, 2020
Development Authority, July 9, 2020
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, August 6, 2020
Planning Advisory Commission, July 15, 2020
Recreation Advisory Board, January 29, 2020
BOARD APPOINTMENTS- ACTION REQUESTED:
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
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