Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 01/28/2025 05:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Jimmy Elder – First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the January 7, 2025, Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20250107.COUNCIL.pdf (0.09 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-10-24-2210: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 5201 Macon Road (parcel # 098-001-002) from Single Family Residential - 2 (SFR2) to Single Family Residential - 3 (SFR3) Zoning District with conditions and Residential Multifamily - 1 (RMF1) Zoning District. (Planning Department recommends conditional approval. PAC recommends denial.) (Councilor Hickey)

• Ordinance REZN-10-24-2210 1st Reading_ 1-7-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report 5201 Macon Rd..pdf (11.10 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- An ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2025 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities. (FY25 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT) (Budget Review Committee)

• FY25 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading 1-7-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• FY25 Mid-Year Budget Amendment attached chart.pdf (0.23 MB)
• FY25 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Agenda Report.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- An ordinance amending Section 3-5(e) of the Columbus Code, to revise a provision pertaining to the issuance of alcohol licenses; and for other purposes. (Councilors Davis and Garrett)

• Ordinance Amending Columbus Code § 3-8(e) 1st Reading 1-7-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Sec._3_8.___Approval_and_issuance. redline change.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- An ordinance amending Section 2-68 of the Columbus Code to provide that the internal auditor/compliance officer shall be  subject to the direction of the Columbus Council; and for other purposes.  (Councilor Hickey) (Proposed substitute by Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance amending Columbus Code 2-68 Internal Auditor Substitute 2nd Reading 1-28-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Redline 2-68 1-28-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Ordinance amending Columbus Code 2-68 Internal Auditor 1st Reading 1-07-25.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.1st Reading- REZN-10-24-2232: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1126 30th Street (parcel # 029-013-001) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily - 1 (RMF1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Continued on 1st Reading from 1-7-25.)(Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-10-24-2232_ 1st reading_1-7-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report 1126 30th St.pdf (1.52 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- REZN-11-24-2362: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2311 Fort Benning Road (parcel # 062-037-003) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• Ordinance REZN-11-24-2362 1st Reading 1-28-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-11-24-2362.pdf (2.41 MB)

• 7.1st  Reading- REZN-11-24-2363- An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 425 3rd Avenue (parcel #002-015-002) from Historic (HIST) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District with Conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval with conditions.)(Councilor Cogle)

• Ordinance REZN-11-24-2363 1st Reading 1-28-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Council Staff Report 11-24-2363.pdf (3.08 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 8.A Resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Oil Change Facility in the existing building located at 920 Veterans Parkway located in the Uptown (UPT) zoning district. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle)

• Resolution EXCP-12-24-25 1-28-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report (EXCP-12-24-2515) 920 Veteran's Parkway.pdf (2.00 MB)

• 9.A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Stadium Sublease Agreement. (Councilor Davis)

• Resolution for Baseball Lease 1st Amendment 1-28-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Columbus - First Amendment to Stadium Sublease Agreement Final.pdf (0.03 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: CCG Elected Officials and Staff must be held accountable.

• 2.Mr. Timothy Veals, Re: Concerns about Property Owners/Landlords needing to clean their properties and trash in the streets of his neighborhood.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Dinglewood Park Grant Extension - NRT 22(12)

  Approval is requested to execute an extension of a grant for the Dragonfly Trails with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources until December 1, 2026, due to unforeseen challenges and delays to ensure the successful completion of the project.

• Agenda Report & Resolution - Dinglewood Grant Extension.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 2.Firehouse Subs Grant Agenda Report & Resolution

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $38,695.00 or as otherwise awarded from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. No matching funds are required.

• Firehouse Subs Grant Agenda Report and Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.FY2026 Family Connection Grant

  Approval is requested to continue to serve as fiscal agent and to submit an application and, if approved, accept a grant for $52,500, or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Department of Human Services with no local match required.  Approval is also requested to amend the Family Connection Partnership Fund (Fund 0985) by the amount of the award.

• FY26 Family Connection Grant Council Agenda Report & Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 4.Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant 

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $37,500.00 or as otherwise awarded from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to fund the purchase of an Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) and provide training and certification for drone team members.  There are no matching funds required.

• Motorola Grant Agenda Report and Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Three (3) Paratransit Buses for METRA – Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase

• A. Three Paratransit Buses for METRA.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Mobile Inmate Tracking System for the Sheriff’s Office – Cooperative Contract Purchase

• B. Mobile Inmate Tracking System for Sheriffs Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Consulting Services for Recycling Facility – RFP No. 25-0009

• C. Consulting Services for Recycling Facility.pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.One (1) Chevrolet Tahoe for Homeland Security & Emergency Management

• D. One Chevrolet Tahoe for Homeland Security.pdf (0.02 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

• 1.Emergency Purchase – Information Only

  KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR MUSCOGEE COUNTY PRISON

  On December 18, 2024, Warden Herbert Walker identified the need to make an emergency purchase to replace a Rotisserie Oven at Muscogee County Prison.  The current oven was installed over 26 years ago.  Ventilation to the system requires constant repairs due to poor operation.   Consequently, due to safety concerns MCP has removed the current oven from service.  The oven is needed for daily meal preparation at MCP, therefore a replacement unit must be purchased expeditiously.

  The replacement oven will be purchased from Mobile Fixture & Equipment (Columbus, GA) by cooperative purchase via Federal GSA Contract #GS-07F-0154V.  The cost for the replacement equipment is $55,377.57. 

  The City Manager approved the emergency purchase on December 18, 2024. 

• Information Only - Emergency Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Finance Position Assessment - Reather Hollowell, Director, Human Resources 

• Finance Position Assessment (Final).pdf (1.06 MB)

• B.Floating Homestead Options - HB581 –  Suzanne Widenhouse, Chief Appraiser, Tax Assessor’s Office

• Council Presentation 1-28-2025 HB 581.pdf (0.39 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 January 28, 2025

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  January 31, 2025

  1. Drug and Alcohol Screening: After-Hours, Weekends and Holidays – RFP No. 25-0007

  Scope of RFP

  Provide post-accident Drug and Alcohol Screenings, to include:  After-Hours, Weekends and Holidays for employees of the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) 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. 

  February 19, 2025

  1. Business License Tax/Revenue Collection Services – RFP No. 25-0015

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals to establish a contract for the consulting services to provide business license tax/revenue collection services for the city. 

  The contract term shall be for three (3) years with an option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Email from Ms. Alston Auten resigning from her seat on the Land Bank Authority effective January 30, 2025.

• Email Resignation. Alston Auten- Land Bank Aut..pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the January 28, 2025 Council Meeting. 

• RES excusing Cnclr Thomas.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.Minutes of the following boards:

  Airport Commission, June 28, August 28, and October 1, 2024

  Board of Tax Assessors, #42-24 and #01-25

  Board of Zoning Appeals, December 4, 2024

  Columbus Golf Course Authority, November 19, 2024

  Land Bank Authority, January 8, 2025

  River Valley Regional Commission, December 11, 2024

• Min. Airport Com. 06-26-2024.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Min. Airport Com. 08-28-2024.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Min. Airport Com. 10-01-2024.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 42-24.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 01-25.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Min. BZA. 12-04-2024.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 01-08-2025.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Min. Cols Golf Authority. 11-19-2024.pdf (19.70 MB)
• Min. RVRC. 12-11-2024.pdf (0.23 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• Board Appointments. 01-28-2025.pdf (0.03 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• Board of Zoning Appeals (Council Appointment)

• Board Memo. Board of Zoning Appeals. 20250128.pdf (0.01 MB)

• Building Authority of Columbus (1 - Mayor Appointment / Council Confirmation) (2 - Council Appointment)

• Board Memo. Building Authority of Columbus. 20250128.pdf (0.02 MB)

• Civic Center Advisory Board (Council District / Council Confirmation)

• Board Memo. Civic Center Advisory Bd. 20250128.pdf (0.02 MB)

• Commission on International Relations and Cultural Liaison Encounters (CIRCLE) (Council Appointment)

• Board Memo. CIRCLE. 20250128.pdf (0.02 MB)

• Community Development Advisory Council (3 - Mayor / Council Confirmation) (1 - Council District / Council Confirmation)

• Board Memo. Community Development Advisory Council. 20250128.pdf (0.02 MB)

• Crime Prevention Board (4 - Mayor / Council Confirmation) (3 - Council Appointment)

• Board Memo - Crime Prevention Board. 01112022.pdf (0.02 MB)

• Land Bank Authority (Authority / Council Confirmation)

• Board Memo. Land Bank Aut. 20250128.pdf (0.02 MB)

• Planning Advisory Commission (Council Appointment)

• Board Memo. Planning Advisory Commission. 20250128.pdf (0.02 MB)