Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 05/27/2025 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 Sgt. Angela Florence, Columbus Police Department

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20250513.COUNCIL.pdf (0.11 MB)

PRESENTATIONS

• 2.CCG Pension Plan Update – Chuck Carr, Actuary

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Sections 3-1 (mm) and 3-12(e) of the Columbus Code pertaining to the various regulations pertaining to on-premises alcohol consumption; and for other purposes. (Councilor Chambers, Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance Amending Sections 3-1(mm) and 3-12(e) of the Alcohol Code 1st Reading 5-13-25-1.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Revisions to Sec.3-1(mm) and Sec._3_12.___redline.pdf (0.53 MB)

• 2.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Section 11-17.15 of the Columbus Code to revise the definition of division chief positions in the Columbus Department of Fire and Medical Emergency Services; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance Revising Fire and EMS 1st Reading 5-27-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Amendment to Columbus Code 11-17.15 CFEMS Positions Redline.pdf (0.01 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 3.A Resolution Supporting Recreational Use of the former Columbus State Farmer's Market Property Located at 318 10TH Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901. (Councilor Cogle)

• Resolution Recreational Use 318 10th Ave 5-27-25 (REVISED).pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Corbin McEntire, Re: Free Use of Public Spaces. 

• 2.Rev. Johnny Flakes, Re: Misrepresentation

• 3.Mrs. Angela White, Re: Integrity and Consistency Concerns in CCG and Council Members

• 4.Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Re: Front Row Seating at Council Meetings

• 5.Mr. Mark Lawrence, Re: Staying Focused on the Future

• 6.Ms. Kathryn Tanner, Re: The Future of Columbus

• 7.Miss. Ashlee S. Williams, Re: Life

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.FY26 Inmate Capacity Agreement

  Approval is requested to enter into an Inmate Capacity Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections to pay the sum of $30.00 per inmate per day for up to and including five-hundred and twenty-eight (528) State inmates to be housed at the Muscogee County Prison.

• FY26 MCP Inmate Capacity Agreement.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.FY26 Sec. 5307 and Sec. 5339 Grant for Capital and Planning Assistance - METRA

  Approval is requested to submit a grant application and, if awarded, accept funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5307 Formula Grant Program for Capital and Planning Assistance in an amount up to $2,527,946, or as otherwise awarded, and to amend the Transportation Fund by the amount of the grant award. Approval is also requested to submit a grant application and, if awarded, accept funds from the Federal Transit Administration’s Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Formula Grant Program for Capital Assistance in an amount up to $269,182 or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Transportation Fund by the amount of the grant award. Both grants require a 20% match, and funding is budgeted and available in the Transportation Fund.

• METRA_FY26_5307_&_5339_Council_Agenda.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Muscogee County Board of Elections & Registration Voting Equipment Delivery Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0016

• A. Muscogee County Board of Elections & Registration Voting Equipment Delivery Services.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.Backdrop Curtains and Porter Curtains for the Civic Center

• B. Backdrop Curtains and Porter Curtains for Civic Center.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Declaration of Surplus and Trade-In of Eleven (11) All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Two (2) Scooters

• C. Declaration of Surplus and Trade-In of Eleven All Terrain Vehicles and Two Scooters.pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.Networking Equipment for Information Technology – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• D. Networking Equipment for Information Technology.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Refuse Truck Repair for Public Works

• E. Refuse Truck Repair for Public Works.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Electric 3-Wheel Scooters for the Sheriff’s Office – Federal GSA Cooperative Contract Purchase

• F. Electric 3-Wheel Scooters for the Sheriff's Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

• G.Mold Removal and Remediation for the Civic Center

• G. Mold Removal and Remediation for the Civic Center.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Government-Wide Operational and Performance Assessment & Consulting Services

• H. Government-Wide Operational Performance Assessment & Consulting Services.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Organizational Risk Assessment & Consulting Services

• I. Organizational Risk Assessment & Consulting Services.pdf (0.02 MB)

• J.Declaration of Surplus and Recycling of Two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes and One (1) GMC Yukon

• J. Declaration of Surplus and Recycling of Two Chevrolet Tahoes and One GMC Yukon.pdf (0.03 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A. FY25 Sheriff’s Office Budget Update – Greg Countryman, Sheriff

• B.FY25 Superior Court Judge’s Budget Update – Arthur Smith, Chief Superior Court Judge & Ed Berry, Circuit Administrator

• C. Pool Update - Holli Browder, Director, Parks & Recreation

• Outdoor Pools and Splash Pads Update 52725.pdf (34.74 MB)

• D.Liberty District Master Plan – Neil Clark, Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.

• Liberty District Master Plan Final PDF.pdf (23.09 MB)

• E.Career Ladder Positions – Reather Hollowell, Director, Human Resources

• Career Ladders CCG Pay Plan 05272025.pdf (1.02 MB)

• F.Monthly Finance Update – Angelica Alexander, Finance Director

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 May 27, 2025

  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.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Resolution excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting.

• HUFF.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 2.Email correspondence from Jennifer Lamb resigning from her seat on the Historic & Architectural Review Board.

• Jennifer Lamb Resignation (BHAR).pdf (0.01 MB)

• 3.Email correspondence from Dr. Michael Forte resigning from his seat on the Personnel Review Board.

• Resignation from Michael Forte.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 4.Minutes of the following boards:

  457 Deferred Compensation Plan Board, 02.06.25

  Board of Children and Family Services, 04.30.25

  Board of Elections and Registration, 04.03.25

  Board of Tax Assessors, #16-25

  Board of Water Commissioners, 03.10.25

  Board of Zoning Appeals 04.02.25

  Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia, 03.25.25

  New Horizons Behavioral Health Board, 02.10.25

  New Horizons Behavioral Health Board, 03.10.25

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Board, 02.06.25.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Board of Children and Family Services, 04.30.25.pdf (0.26 MB)
• Board of Elections and Registration, 04.03.25.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors, #16-25.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Board of Water Commissioners, 03.10.25.pdf (0.39 MB)
• Board of Zoning Appeals 04.02.25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia, 03.25.25.pdf (0.33 MB)
• New Horizons Behavioral Health Board, 02.10.25.pdf (0.28 MB)
• New Horizons Behavioral Health Board, 03.10.25.pdf (0.28 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• Board Appointments. 05-27-2025.pdf (0.04 MB)