CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Jonathan Moore at CityScape Columbus of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
PUBLIC HEARING:
MINUTES
UPDATE:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
ADD-ON RESOLUTION
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in order to meet the eligibility requirements to buy discounted outpatient drugs under Section 340B of the Public Health Services Act.
Approval is requested to update the custodial account with Valic/AIG vendor for the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for the benefit of employees and their beneficiaries.
Approval is requested to renew a lease agreement with Synovus Bank from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2027 (located at #4 12th Street) to allow walk up access to the automatic teller machine (ATM) at Bay Avenue Parking Deck, adjacent to the Chattahoochee River Club and the Synovus Center.
Approval is requested to apply for a grant from the State of Georgia to reimburse Elections and Registration approximately $46,791.45 for the cost of postage related to the mailing of new precinct cards due to redistricting.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
June 15, 2022
1. Multi-Use Paper, Carbonless Paper and Envelopes for Print Shop (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0039
Scope of Bid
Provide white and color copy paper, carbonless paper, and envelopes, of various weights and sizes, for use by the Columbus Consolidated Government Print Shop. The items will be procured on an “as needed” basis.
The contract will be for one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods.
June 17, 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.
June 22, 2022
Roofing Services at Metra Lower Maintenance Shop – RFB No. 22-0041
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove and replace the existing roofing
at the Metra Lower Maintenance Shop in full compliance with the project documents.
Trees for Planting on City Right-of-Ways (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0040
Scope of Bid
Provide trees for planting on City Right-of-Ways for Columbus Consolidated Government’s Department of Public Works, to be purchased on an "as needed” basis.
The contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
June 29, 2022
Removal of Residual Ground Material & Removal and Disposal/Reuse of Large Tree Trunks (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0037
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. The renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the contractor.
Side Loader 31-Yard Refuse Truck Bodies (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 22-0042
Scope of Bid
Provide a minimum of thirty (30), but not to exceed forty (40), side loader 31-yard refuse truck bodies. Bodies will need to be manufactured to fit Peterbilt 520 Dual Steer cab and chassis.
Williams Road at Fortson Road Roundabout – RFB No. 22-0044
Scope of Bid
This project includes roadway construction, drainage, signing and marking, erosion control, landscaping and irrigation, lighting and utility relocations.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Airport Commission, November 17, 2021, March 23 and May 4, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #19-22
Hospital Authority, April 26, 2022
Housing Authority, April 20, 2022
Planning Advisory Commission, March 16, April 6 and May 18, 2022
Uptown Facade Board, February 25 and March 21, 2022
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
Lauren Becker (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Miles Greathouse (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Restaurant / Retail Trade)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Donna S. Hix (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
* The appointments are made in the month of July for terms beginning the following January.
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 4
Clint W. Cox Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
* The appointments are made in the month of July for terms beginning the following January.
This is a four-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
Beautie Moore- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: July 1, 2022
Jeremy Cummings- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Public Utility Representative (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: July 1, 2022
Chris Henson Open for Nominations
Environmental Advocacy Representative (Council’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: July 1, 2022
Troy Keller Open for Nominations
Educator Seat (Council’s Appointment)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2020
Frank Tommey Open for Nominations
Residential Development Seat (Council’s Appointment)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2020
Vacant Seat Open for Nominations
KCBC Director or Commissioner (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Note: It is recommended that the new Keep Columbus Beautiful Director- Sherletha Cutts-Thomas be appointed as the KCBC representative.
These are four-year terms. Meets as needed.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 6
Gary Jones Open for Nominations
(passed away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2023
Councilor Thomas is nominating Mr. Mike Welch for the seat of the late Gary Jones.
These are four-year terms. Board meets every other month beginning in January.
Women: 0
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 1
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