CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rabbi Shmuel Polin at Temple Israel of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PRESENTATION:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to approve the Holiday Schedule for the FY23 Budget Year. It is recommended that Friday, December 23, 2022 be designated as the floating holiday.
Approval is requested to adopt the language access plan specifically related to the 2021 State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs CDBG-CV grant award (Feeding the Valley Facility Expansion).
Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court up to $100,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Family Drug Court up to $50,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Approval is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept $298,441.52 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by $298,441.52 or as otherwise awarded. The City is required to provide a 12% cash matching funds ($32,000.00) to participate in this grant program. This cash match is satisfied in the salary and benefits of a current case manager who is paid for by the City ($32,000.00).
Approval is requested to accept a donation of five sets of bleachers from Brookstone School to be used at Parks and Recreation ballfields.
Approval is requested to enter into the yearly agreement with the Georgia Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) for funding in the approximate amount of $6308.00. This amount will cross over fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Bright from the Start distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of child care through Georgia’s Childcare and Parent Services Program (CAPS), which supports early education goals by assisting families who are considered low-income with the cost of child care and works collaboratively with Columbus Parks & Recreations Community Schools Division to enhance early care education.
Approval is requested for the street acceptance of Logan Way and Liam Drive, Replat of Parcel “A” and Parcel “C” Part of Land Lot 83, 8th District. The Engineering Department has inspected said streets and recommends acceptance.
Approval is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept $132,769.78 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by $132,769.78 or as otherwise awarded. The City is required to provide a 12% cash matching funds ($15,000.00) to participate in this grant program. This cash match is satisfied in the 35% of salary and benefits of a current case manager who is paid for by the City ($50,406) the other 65% is used as match for Adult Drug Court.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
February 23, 2022
Double Churches Pool Resurfacing – RFB No. 22-0028
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment and materials to resurface the pool at Double Churches Park. Time is of the essence; the work must be completed by April 26, 2022.
Side Loader 31-Yard Refuse Trucks – RFB No. 22-0027
Scope of Bid
Provide a minimum of thirty (30), but not to exceed forty (40), side loader 31-yard refuse trucks with RFID Tag readers installed on the trucks.
March 2, 2022
Stretcher Preventative Maintenance for Fire & EMS Dept (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0029
Scope of RFB
Upon notification by Columbus Fire and EMS, the successful vendor shall provide preventive maintenance service on an annual basis for the department stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, to include future implementation of the Stryker powerload system. Costs for labor for repairs outside of preventive maintenance shall include price listing of replacement parts related to the stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, both manual and powerload.
The term of contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Fiber Contractor Services (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0030
Scope of RFB
Provide outdoor fiber runs, both overhead and underground, or a combination, to various locations of the Columbus Consolidated Government on an “as needed” basis.
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.
March 4, 2022
Supplemental EMS Coverage (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0022
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, is requesting proposals for supplemental EMS coverage on a continual basis.
The contract term 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.
Management Services for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0024
Scope of RFP
Consolidated Government seeks proposals from experienced governmental Management Entities (ME) to develop and oversee an evidence-based continuum of care within Muscogee County. This continuum of care will reduce recidivism by addressing the criminogenic needs of youth under the custody and/or supervision of the Court and by strengthening family supports. The services shall commence on July 1, 2022.
The contract term 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.
March 9, 2022
Removal, Recycling, Reuse or Disposal of Mattresses and Box Springs from Pine Grove Landfill (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0032
Scope of RFB
Provide services on an “as needed” basis for the removal, recycling, reuse or disposal of mattresses and box springs for the Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works Department.
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.
March 18, 2022
Lot Clearing and Solid Waste Removal (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0023
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking to contract with qualified vendors to perform Lot Clearing and Solid Waste Removal, on an “as needed” basis, for the collection of dumped bulky waste, the removal of solid and/or bulky waste on abandoned property as determined by the Inspections and Code Department, and for the purpose of collecting waste for court ordered evictions within Muscogee County.
The contract term 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.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #03-22 and #04-22
Community Development Advisory Council, June 10, 2021
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board of Commissioners, November 17, 2021
Development Authority of Columbus, January 13, 2022
Hospital Authority of Columbus, October 26, 2021
Planning Advisory Commission, December 15, 2021 and January 5, 2022
ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
Akear Mewborn (Mayor’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: March 1, 2022
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 5
Rev. Joseph Baker (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
Christy Lemieux (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets the months of February, May, September and December.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 9
Senatorial District 29: 4
Joseph M. LaBranche (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Fort Benning Liaison)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 31, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 5
Spencer Cantrell (District 2- Davis)
Eligible to serve another term
Term Expires: March 1, 2022
Roeaster Coles (District 3- Huff)
Not Eligible to serve another term
Term Expires: March 1, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month.
Tamika McKenzie (District 5- Crabb)
(No longer resident of CD5)
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
John Partin (District 6- Allen)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
Barbara Chambers (District 1- Barnes)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
Johnson Trawick- Nominating Kyle Albright (District 8- Garrett)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets the months of February, May, September and December.
Lonnie Boyd (District 1- Barnes)
Seat declared vacant
Term Expires: December 31, 2025
Latshia Stephens-Archibald (District 3- Huff)
Seat declared vacant
Term Expired: December 31, 2023
These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Lindsay Ellis Open for Nominations
No longer a resident (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2023
These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.
Women: 7
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 5
Harry Underwood Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 1, 2022
Rose Spencer Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: March 1, 2021
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
Russ Carreker Open for Nominations
Passed Away (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: April 30, 2024
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 1
Brian Luedtke Open for Nominations
(Historic District Preservation Society) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2022
William Bray Open for Nominations
(Columbus Homebuilders Assoc.) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 10
Senatorial District 29: 1
Darlene Small Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 3) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: December 31, 2021
Dr. Shanita Pettaway Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 5) (Council’s Appointment)
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
The terms are three years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 3
Dr. Xavier McCaskey Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 31, 2022
The terms are three years. Board meets twice a month.
Councilor Barnes is nominating Dr. Xavier McCaskey to serve another term.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 3
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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