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
ORDINANCE
RESOLUTION
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to accept two (2) BolaWrap® remote restraint devices from Back Columbus Blue and Chaplain Paul Vorhees. The donated value of two BolaWraps® is approximately $2,400. Training will be required for any officer using this item, as well as, updated policies.
Approval is requested to execute a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Financial Assistance to carry out the FY 2022 Transportation Planning Work Activities of the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCTS). Transportation planning funds in the amount of $277,525.24 is requested in the form of a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation. This is an annual contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, which will require a 20% local match for $69,381.31.
Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved, accept funds from GEMA for the required update of the City’s Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan, in the amount of $40,201, or as otherwise awarded, and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded. The grant award amount includes an $8,500 in-kind local match requirement, which is fulfilled using existing salaries of Emergency Management personnel.
Approval is requested for a modification to the Midland Commons Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to JMC Flatrock Partners LLC, to enhance the traffic circulation and on-site infrastructure improvements for the development of the Midland Commons.
PURCHASES
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
August 18, 2021
Service Contract for Various Types of Engines (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0001
Scope of Bid
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia is requesting bids to repair/rebuild various types of engines for METRA Transit System. The services will be procured on an as-needed basis. The contract term shall be for three (3) years.
Uniform Dress Shoes and Boots (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0003
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide uniform dress shoes and boots for various City Departments on an “as needed” basis. To accommodate walk-in service on some occasions, the successful bidder shall have a business located within a 25-mile radius of Muscogee County. The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
August 20, 2021
Asbestos Abatement for Former Georgia State Farmers Market – RFP No. 22-0001
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified asbestos abatement contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and incidentals necessary to complete all tasks associated with remediating asbestos-containing building materials identified in structures located at the former Georgia State Farmers Market.
Treatment Providers for Mental Health Court and Veterans Treatment Court (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0031
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Mental Health Court and Veterans Treatment Court, is soliciting proposals to provide treatment to participants in PTSD Counseling and Psychological Assessment. Offerors may submit proposals to provide either or both areas of treatment. The services will be procured on an as-needed basis.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
September 3, 2021
Engineering Services for Military Drive P. I. #0017138 – RFP No. 22-0005
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government is accepting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional engineering plans and drawings to be used in the construction of the new Military Drive, which will begin at Infantry Road (this road is not yet built) and end at the Hampton Inn located on South Lumpkin Road in Columbus, Georgia.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Airport Commission, June 30, 2021
Board of Tax Assessors, #24-21 and #25-21
Columbus Board of Health, June 23, 2021
Columbus Golf Authority, July 27, 2021
Hospital Authority of Columbus, June 29, 2021
ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
S. Carson Cummings (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 24, 2021
This is a three-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
Mayor’s Nominee: Victoria Watson
Warren Wagner- Nominating Mr. Lee Jordan (Council District 5- Crabb)
Resigned
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February.
District 1 Nominee: _____________ District 6 Nominee: ______________
District 2 Nominee: _____________ District 7 Nominee: ______________ District 3 Nominee: _____________ District 8 Nominee: ______________
District 4 Nominee: _____________ District 10 Nominee: ______________
District 5 Nominee: _____________
Dr. Rene LeFranc Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Veterinary Association
Term Expired: October 15, 2019
Jayne Dunn- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2021
Lindsay Ellis Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2021
These are two-year terms. Meets as needed.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 5
Dr. Deepali Agarwal Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Charonda Huff Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 49-3-2 (Amended via 2015 SB 138) the governing authority (Local County Board of Commissioners) shall ensure that all appointments made on or after July 1, 2015, are made from the following categories: (1) Pediatric healthcare providers (active or retired); (2) Appropriate school personnel (active or retired); (3) Emergency responders (active or retired); (4) Law enforcement personnel (active or retired); (5) Private child welfare service providers (active or retired); (6) Alumni of the child welfare system; (7) Mental health care providers (active or retired); (8) Former foster parents and (9) Leaders within the faith-based community (active or retired).
The Department of Family & Children Services is recommending Darlene Small to fill the seat of Dr. Deepali Agarwal.
This is a five-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 0
Norma “Beth” Harris Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
This is a four-year term. Meets as needed.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 2
SarahAnn Arcila Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 1, 2024
This is a four-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 7
Senatorial District 29: 5
James “Jay” Lewis Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
Alan Udy Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
Hannah Israel Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
Debbie Young Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
Jud Richardson Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Columbus, Inc.
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
The City of Columbus strives to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting. If assistance is needed regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, individuals may contact the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at 706-653-4492 promptly to allow the City Government to make reasonable accommodations for those persons