Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 06/03/2025 05:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

TO:                Mayor and Councilors

FROM:                Finance Department

SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

June 6, 2025

1. Grant Writing Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0020

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking qualified, experienced individuals, groups, or firms to provide Grant Writing Services. The Successful Proposer will secure grant funding through the preparation and submittal of grant proposals to federal, state agencies, and any other applicable entities.

The contract term shall be for three (3) years, with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve-month periods.

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:

Mayor’s Nominee:  ______________

3. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

1. 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD: Rhonda T. Davis was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: May 31, 2028

2. AUDIT COMMITTEE: Michael Bruder was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Davis’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2027

3. BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES: Chandler Padgett was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term Expires: June 30, 2028

4. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

1. 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.

2. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:

District 1 Nominee:  _____________                               

District 2 Nominee:  _____________                                District 7 Nominee:  ______________               

District 3 Nominee:  _____________                                District 8 Nominee:  ______________

District 4 Nominee:  _____________                                District 9 Nominee:  ______________

District 5 Nominee:                                                            District 10 Nominee:                                     

*Councilor Garrett (District 8) is nominating Kalel Le Denney, Jordan High School.

5. APPOINTMENTS – NOMINATIONS ARE CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL:

1. COLUMBUS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY:

New Member                                                                                                                     RiverCenter’s Nomination              

(RiverCenter Representative)                                                                                       (Confirmed by Council)

*Councilor Cogle is nominating Jim Rutland

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.

6. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:

1. COLUMBUS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY:

New Member                                                                                                                             Open for Nominations              

(Promotional Entity – Professional Hockey)                                 (Council’s Appointment)

Ex Officio/Non-Voting Member

*The previous appointment resided outside Muscogee County.

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.

2. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:

Ernest Smallman, IV                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed – Currently serves on Board of Zoning Appeals                                               

Term Expired: August 15, 2023

*Councilor Cogle is nominating Bruce McPherson

__________________                                                                                (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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

7. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE:

Cheryl B. Tate– Interested in serving another term                                         Open for Nominations

Eligible to serve another term                                                                                 (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: June 30, 2025

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.