Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 07/11/2023 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 Pastor Ricky Smith, Calvary Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the June 27, 2023 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20230627.COUNCIL.pdf (0.07 MB)

PROCLAMATION:

• 2.Proclamation:     Columbus Restaurant Week

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.1st Reading-REZN-05-23-0878: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 8151 Fortson Road (parcel # 073-026-004) from Residential Estate 1 (RE1) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis)

• Ordinance REZN-05-23-0878_ 1st reading 7-11-23.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-05-23-0878.pdf (4.80 MB)

• 2.1st Reading- REZN-05-23-0895: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 7150 Schomburg Road (parcel # 101-001-003 I 101-001-003H) from Residential Estate 1 (RE1) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) Zoning District and to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

   

• Ordinance REZN-05-23-0895 1st Reading 7-11-23.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-05-23-0895.pdf (4.60 MB)

• 3.1st Reading- An Ordinance creating a new Article XXII of Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code to create a Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board; and for other purposes. (Councilor Huff)

• Ordinance creating Liberty Theatre Advisory Board 1st Reading 7-11-23.pdf (0.04 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 4.A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a private school in existing buildings located at 4361 Weems Road located in a Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district. (Planning Department and PAC recommend conditional approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Resolution EXCP-05-23-0881 7-11-23.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report EXCP-05-23-0881.pdf (3.77 MB)

• 5.A resolution commending John Rivers for his architectural contributions to the City of Columbus. (Councilor Barnes)  

• John Rivers Resolution 07-11-23.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.A resolution providing for the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred in providing qualified professional service to indigent citizens of Muscogee County and Inmates. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Indigent Health Care Resolution reimbursement for fy 2023_ 7-11-23.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 7.A resolution of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, redeclaring its official intent set forth in Resolution No. 131-23; authorizing Davenport & Company, LLC to pursue different methods of sales for the proposed Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia Refunding Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Series 2023; and for other purposes. (Request of the Hospital Authority of Columbus)

• 2nd Intent Resolution HAC refunding Series 2023 Revenue Anticipation Certificates 07-11-23 (1).pdf (0.02 MB)
• Davenport Recommendation Columbus Hospital - Negotiated Sale Flexibility.pdf (0.16 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Sarah Carter, Re: The overgrown trees and bushes on the neighboring property.

• 2.Mr. Nicholas Ginter, Re:  A portion of Front Avenue blocked for construction purposes.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Sidewalk and Maintenance Easement Acceptance That portion of a 6.5 ft. Sidewalk and Maintenance Easement located on Outparcels 5-A, 5-B and 6 along the right-of-way for Midland Commons Blvd.

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of  6.5 ft. Sidewalk and Maintenance Easement located on Parcels 5-A, 5-B and 6 along the right of way for Midland Commons Blvd.

• Midland Commons Sidewalk Easement Survey.pdf (0.30 MB)
• sidewalk easement acceptance midland commons.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Midland Commons Sidewalk Easement.pdf (1.08 MB)

• 2.State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs Equity Fund Rural Workforce Housing Application (NeighborWorks Columbus)

  Approval is requested to apply, and if awarded, accept the

  State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs Equity Fund Rural Workforce Housing Initiative on behalf of NeighborWorks Columbus by the amount awarded and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount awarded. 

• City of Columbus Rural Workforce Housing Request.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Agenda Report - DCA Workforce Housing.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 3.Donation for the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, and Fire & EMS  Department

  Approval is requested to accept a donation in the amount of $1,500 from an anonymous donor for the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, and Fire & EMS  Department.

• Anonymous Donation Agenda Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Fuel Purchases for Fiscal Year 2024

• A. Fuel Purchases for Fiscal Year 2024.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Federal and State Mandated Fees for Fiscal Year 2024

• B. Federal and State Mandated Fees for Fiscal Year 2024.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Axon Virtual Training System for the Columbus Police Department – Georgia State Contract/NASPO Cooperative Purchase

• C. Axon Virtual Training System for the Columbus Police Department – Georgia State Contract NASPO Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) for the Police Department

• D. Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) for the Police Department.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Concrete Slabs for Exterior Exercise Equipment – RFB No. 23-0042

• E. Concrete Slabs for Exterior Exercise Equipment – RFB No. 23-0042.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.City Hall Update – Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code

• City Hall Update_07-11-23.pdf (5.27 MB)

• B.Columbus Family Connection Update – Zoé Hightower, Director, Columbus Family Connection 

• CFC Council Update 711.pdf (3.79 MB)

• C.Public Safety Take Home Vehicles to Alabama – Lauren Vance, Risk Management & Compliance Officer, Risk Management

• Public Safety Take Home Vehicles 071123 .pdf (0.46 MB)

• D.Indigent Care Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager, Financial Planning and Infrasructure

• Indigent Health Care Update 07.11.2023 Final.pdf (0.09 MB)

• E.Legacy Terrace Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City manager, Financial Planning and Infrastructure

• Legacy Terrace Update 07.11.2023.pdf (3.10 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 July 11, 2023

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  July 12, 2023

  1. Removal of Residual Ground Material & Removal and Disposal/Reuse of Large Tree Trunks (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0043

  Scope of bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (City) invites qualified contractors to submit bids to provide the following services on an “as needed” basis:

  Option 1: Residual waste removal on an “as needed” basis, for either Pine Grove or Granite Bluff Landfill.  Such ground material could be used as fuel, mulch, or some other recyclable commodity. 

  Option 2: Removal and disposal/reuse of large tree trunks on an “as needed” basis. 

  The contract would be awarded to the vendor that can provide the greatest economic benefit to the City for each option. 

  The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

  July 14, 2023

  1. Automated Speed Detection for School Zone Safety Enforcement (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0036

  Scope of RFP

  The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals for automated speed detection for school zone safety enforcement systems and services, specifically LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) with ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) functions to integrate with the existing Flock Safety system for the Columbus Police Department.

  The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

REFERRALS:

• Referrals

• Referrals from 6.20.23.pdf (0.27 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor R. Walker Garrett from the July 11, 2023 Council Meeting.

• RES excusing Cnclr Garrett.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 2.Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Tyson Begly to attend the Fall 2023 Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute.

• Travel Authorization Form. Begly.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 3.Email correspondence from Atty Jack Schley- Hospital Authority of Columbus requesting that the seat of Ms. Jennings Chester be declared vacant.  (Ms. Chester desires to vacate the seat once a successor is appointed.)

• Email Cor. Declare seat vacant. J. Chester. Hosp Aut..pdf (0.06 MB)

• 4.Email correspondence from Mr. Chris Poirier resigning from his District Two seat on the Community Development Advisory Council.  (Mr. Poirier has accepted an appointment to the Public Safety Advisory Commission.)

• Email Resignation. C. Poirier- CDAC.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 5.Minutes of the following boards:

  Airport Commission, June 22, July 29, August 24, September 28, October 26, and November 16, 2022 and November 29, 2022 Special Called Meeting

  Board of Tax Assessors, #21-23

  Board of Water Commissioners, March 14, April 11, May 9, July 11, and November 14, 2022

  Budget Review Committee, May 16, 2023

  Employee Benefits Committee, April 17, 2023

  Hospital Authority of Columbus, May 30, 2023

  Housing Authority of Columbus, May 17, 2023

  Planning Advisory Commission, May 17, 2023

• Min. Airport Com. 06-22-2022.pdf (0.40 MB)
• Min. Airport Com. 07-29-2022.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Min. Airport Com. 08-24-2022.pdf (0.50 MB)
• Min. Airport Com. 09-28-2022.pdf (0.41 MB)
• Min. Airport Com. 10-26-2022.pdf (0.46 MB)
• Min. Airport Com. 11-16-2022.pdf (0.30 MB)
• Min. Airport Com SC. 11-29-2022.pdf (0.40 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 21-23.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Bd of Water Commissioners. 03-14-2022.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Bd of Water Commissioners. 04-11-2022.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Min. Bd of Water Commissioners. 05-09-2022.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Min. Bd of Water Commissioners. 07-11-2022.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Min. Bd of Water Commissioners. 11-14-2022.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Min. Budget Review Com. 05-16-2023.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. EBC. 04-17-2023.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Min. Hospital Aut. 05-30-2023.pdf (0.42 MB)
• Min. Housing Aut. 05-17-2023.pdf (0.29 MB)
• Min. PAC. 05-17-2023.pdf (0.18 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• 6. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

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  1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:  Ms. Lori Turner was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Stephen Waters.  (Councilor Begly’s nominee) Term expires:  October 15, 2023

  2. AUDIT COMMITTEE:  Mr. Michael Bruder was nominated to serve in a new member seat as the Financial, Accounting or Governmental representative.  (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires:  June 30, 2025

  3. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:  Mr. Johnny Byrd, II was nominated to succeed Ms. Leila Carr.  (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires:  March 24, 2025

  7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:

  1. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE): 

  SarahAnn Arcila                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

  Resigned                                                                                                                     (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: March 1, 2024       

  These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  6

                  Senatorial District 15:   5

                  Senatorial District 29:   5

• Board Appointments. 07-11-2023.pdf (0.02 MB)