CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Wayne Anthony, St. Peter UMC of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson
MINUTES
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to authorize the Community Reinvestment Department to sell city-owned property to adjacent landowner, Columbus House Initiative Inc., dba NeighborWorks in accordance with section 7-501 paragraph 5 of the Columbus Charter, and to authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute all contracts, agreements and understandings related to the conveyance of City properties
Approval is requested for the legal services rendered regarding Risk Management issues Fiscal Year 2026.
Approval is requested to authorize the Mayor or his designee to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 or as otherwise awarded from the FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety grant program. There are no matching funds required.
Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for funds to attract and retain the best law enforcement candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, knowledge, and experiences using novel or creative methods for recruitment and retention, in the amount of $175,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for funds to assist MCSO with the implementation of innovative and collaborative programs for addressing the negative impacts of homelessness and squatting, with an emphasis on enforcement, prevention, and community collaboration, in the amount of $175,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for funds to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for MCSO sworn and civilian staff through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs, in the amount of $200,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) that provides funding to law enforcement agencies to promote safe outcomes during police encounters with persons in crisis through relevant training, in the amount of $500,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for funds to combat pressing issues such as street gang violence, gun violence, enforcement of gun laws, federal law enforcement engagement, child trafficking, and other serious criminal activities, in the amount of $175,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested to accept financial donations from businesses and organizations to be used to offset the cost of hosting a full-day Risk and Safety Day Community Event at Lakebottom Park.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
Juvenile Court is requesting an estimated additional $90,000 to cover FY25 expenses.
Requested amount pending from Probate Court.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia 04.03.25
Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia 05.01.25
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
COLUMBUS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY:
New Member Open for Nominations
(Certified Public Accountant) (Mayor’s Appointment)
New Member Open for Nominations
(Law Enforcement Representative) (Mayor’s Appointment)
Ex Officio/Non-Voting Member
The terms are three years, with the terms beginning July 1, 2025, and the term expiration of the first appointments being staggered pursuant to Ordinance 25-011.
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 DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Johnson Trawick – Not interested in serving (District 8 – Garrett)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: March 1, 2025
The terms are two years. Meets quarterly.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
__________________ (District 1 – Hickey)
Vacant
Term Expires: March 27, 2026
The terms for the Mayor’s Appointments are three years and Council’s Appointments are two years. Meets quarterly.
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
District 2 Nominee: _____________
District 3 Nominee: _____________
District 5 Nominee:
District 7 Nominee: ______________
District 9 Nominee: ______________
District 10 Nominee:
APPOINTMENTS – NOMINATIONS ARE CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL:
COLUMBUS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY:
New Member Fort Benning Garrison Command’s Nomination
(Fort Benning Representative) (Confirmed by Council)
The terms are three years, with the terms beginning July 1, 2025, and the term expiration of the first appointments being staggered pursuant to Ordinance 25-011.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
__________________ (Council’s Appointment)
Vacant
Term Expired: August 15, 2023
The terms are four years. Ordinance No. 11-23 removes the limitation of two full consecutive terms for this authority.
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
__________________ Open for Nominations
Vacant (Council’s Appointment)
(Senatorial District 15)
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
The terms are three 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 Expires: June 30, 2025
The terms are three years. Meets every other month.
RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Thomas Barron Open for Nominations
Not Eligible (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
The term of the Mayor’s appointee is two years. The terms of Council’s appointees are four years. Meets once a month.
The City of Columbus strives to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting. If assistance is needed regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, individuals may contact the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at 706-653-4492 promptly to allow the City Government to make reasonable accommodations for those persons