CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Danny Deith at First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PROCLAMATIONS:
RECEIVING: Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin
RECEIVING: Director of Planning James William “Rick” Jones, II
PRESENTATION:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with NeighborWorks Columbus to provide South Columbus River Tax Allocation District (TAD) Funds for infrastructure improvements and financing to develop single/multi-family residential units in a blighted area located at 1104 Leslie Drive.
Approval is requested to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCTS). The C-PCTS serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area.
Approval is requested to reallocate $34,000 of the FY22 Other Local Option Sales Tax Fund budget of the Fire & EMS Department from the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allocation to purchase Rescue Jet Skis for water rescue responses.
Approval is requested to enter into a lease purchase agreement to facilitate the lease purchase of golf carts from Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA. For Bull Creek Golf Course, the lease agreement will be for 48 months payments totaling $56,468.16. For Oxbow Creek Golf Course, the leasing period will be for 48 months totaling $18,822.77.
Approval is requested to enter into 3 lease purchases to facilitate the lease purchase of three 2021 4066M John Deere tractors from Deere Credit, Inc. For Bull Creek Golf Course, the lease agreements will be for 60 months payments totaling $77,088.53. For Oxbow Creek Golf Course, the leasing period will be for 60 months totaling $38,544.27.
Approval is requested to submit an application in conjunction with our research partners at Georgia Tech or, should Georgia Tech choose to apply independently, work with our research partners, and if awarded, accept the 2020 National Science Foundation – Civic Innovation Challenge Grant and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award. There is the possibility of applying with our Georgia Tech research partners or working with our research partner should they apply independently for the second stage in 2023. A total of up to 12 awards in the amount of $50,000 will be given out for a planning period that comprises Stage 1 and up to 4 awards in the amount of $1,000,000 for Stage 2. There is no local match required.
Approval is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept $2,000,000 or as otherwise awarded from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) for the operation of the Muscogee County Veterans Treatment Court from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027 and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by $2,000,000 or as otherwise awarded. There is NO MATCH requirement for this program.
PURCHASES
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
Replacement Inground Lift for METRA (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0026
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to remove an existing set of in-ground post lifts. A new system of fully functional in-ground post lifts, capable of lifting the expected weight of a 35-foot transit bus, will then be installed by the vendor as a replacement. Work shall be done at the METRA/Department of Transportation campus.
Ready-Mix Cement (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0033
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids to provide ready-mix cement to the Public Works Department on an as-needed basis. The products will be used for spot repairs on City roads. This bid will be awarded to a primary and a secondary vendor.
The contract period shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
Pipe Lining System with Trailer, Mix, Pump and Spray System – RFB No. 22-0034
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide one (1) pipe lining system with trailer, mix, pump and spray system.
April 29, 2022
Former Georgia State Farmers Market Phase II – Site Remediation – RFP No. 22-0030
A Mandatory Site Visit is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, April 29, 2022. Contractors shall convene at the Georgia State Farmers Market entrance that is closest to the corner of 10th Avenue and 4th Street in Columbus, GA; the Georgia State Farmers Market is located at 318 10th Ave in Columbus, GA. Attendees are encouraged to wear face masks and practice social distancing.
Pavement Management Services & Software – RFP No. 22-0027
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to successfully capture pavement condition assessment data and to provide independent pavement management software for processing, analyzing, visualizing, and managing the recorded data in a GIS-based application.
May 6, 2022
Traffic Signal Contractor – RFP No. 22-0020
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking to contract with a qualified Traffic Signal Contractor who has the experience, expertise and necessary equipment to perform traffic signal construction work on an “as needed” basis.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
May 11, 2022
Fire/Intrusion Prevention Equipment, Supplies and Services – RFB No. 22-0038
Scope of Bid
Provide Fire/Intrusion Prevention Equipment, Supplies and Services, to include: Fire Extinguishers, and related maintenance and repair parts, Fire Alarm/Intrusion Systems and Monitoring Services at various locations, and other related items/services.
The contract term shall be for five (5) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
May 20, 2022
Former Georgia State Farmers Market Phase II – Site Remediation – RFP No. 22-0030
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to provide services for Phase II of the Former Georgia State Farmers Market project, which is located at 318 10th Avenue in Columbus, GA. Phase II includes providing all labor, materials equipment, permits, and incidentals necessary to complete all tasks associated with 1) removing an underground storage tank system, soil removal, and placement of fill material and 2) demolition of an old towing and recovery building.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Elections & Registration, January 6, 2022 and March 17, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #09-22, #10-22 , #11-22, #12-22 and #13-22
Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center Authority, January 27, 2022 and February 24, 2022
Community Development Advisory Council, December 9, 2021
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, February 16, 2022
Hospital Authority of Columbus, March 1, 2022
Housing Authority of Columbus, February 16, 2022
Planning Advisory Commission, February 2, 2022 and March 2, 2022
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
Audrey Hollingsworth (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Business Community)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Renee McAneny (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Retired City Employee)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Cathy Williams (Council’s Confirmation)
(Historic Columbus Foundation)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2022
The Historic Columbus Foundation is recommending Mr. Tyler Pritchard to succeed Ms. Cathy Williams.
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 10
Senatorial District 29: 1
B. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
Alan Udy (Council’s Confirmation)
Does not desire reappointment
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expired: October 31, 2021
The Uptown Business Improvement District is recommending Niki Gedroic to replace Alan Udy.
The is a three-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 6
Senatorial District 29: 3
Tyler Townsend Open for Nominations
(Plan Expert / Volunteer seat) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: May 31, 2022
The Human Resources Director is recommending Ms. Rhonda Davis to succeed Mr. Tyler Townsend.
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Pastor Johnny Flakes, III- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
(Faith-Based Community Leader) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
This is a five-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 1
William Roundtree- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Ken Crumpler- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Kenneth Davis- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Alonzo E. Jones- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Stephanie Callahan- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Gerald Miley Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 5
D. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Thomas Barron- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Esther Radcliff Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 5
E. THE MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:
Dr. Robert Wright (Council / Authority)
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2023
The following nominees are being recommended by Councilor Thomas for the seat of Dr. Robert Wright: John Bucholtz, Murray Solomon and Tracy L. Sayers.
This is a five-year term. Board meets quarterly- January, April, July and October.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 7
F. VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT:
Councilor Walker Garrett Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Monte Galbraith Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Gary Jones Open for Nominations
(passed away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2023
These are four-year terms. Board meets every other month beginning in January.
Women: 0
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 1
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENT:
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