Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 08/12/2025 09:00 AM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Jimmy Elder, First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES:

• 1.Approval of minutes for the July 29, 2025, Consent Agenda / Work Session.

• 20250729.COUNCIL.pdf (0.08 MB)

RESOLUTIONS:

• 2.A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Columbus, Georgia, a Covenant of Friendship between Columbus and Jinju, Republic of Korea, formally establishing a sister city relationship to enhance the cultural and educational life of both cities. (Councilors Anker and Cogle)

• MA - Resolution Sister CIty Jinju.pdf (0.03 MB)

PRESENTATIONS:

• 3.Strategic Steps to Implementation of the Annual Action Plan – Pat Frey, Vice President of United Way

• MA - UWCV-HFG-VHS Presentation.pdf (0.87 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading - An Ordinance amending the Columbus Code to repeal and replace Section 14-13. with a new code section that prohibits camping on public property within Columbus, Georgia, and for other purposes. (Proposed Substitute) (Councilor Crabb) 

• Camping Prohibitions 2nd Reading 8-12-25 (Proposed Substitute).pdf (0.05 MB)

• 2.1st Reading - An Ordinance amending the Columbus Code Section 2-1. to revise term limits for Columbus boards, commissions, and authorities, and for other purposes. (Councilor Tucker)

• Ordinance Amending Columbus Code Sec 2-1 terms of office for board members 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Sec._2_1.___Governing_bodies__generally redline.pdf (0.43 MB)

• 3.1st Reading- REZN-03-25-0489:  An ordinance rezoning of 4389 Weems Road, parcel # 082-018-026 from Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) zoning district.  The proposed use is Multifamily Residential Development. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Denial.) (Councilor Crabb)

• REZN-03-25-0489 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-03-25-0489 Council Staff Report.pdf (6.69 MB)

• 4.1st Reading- REZN-05-25-1001:  An ordinance rezoning 2112 11th Avenue, parcel # 028-023-010 from General Commercial zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RFM1) zoning district.   (Planning Department and PAC recommend Approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-05-25-1001 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-1001 Council Staff Report.pdf (2.08 MB)

• 5.1st Reading- REZN-05-25-1002:  An Ordinance rezoning of 4306 3rd Avenue, parcel # 013-001-031 from Light Industrial/ Manufacturing (LMI)  zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) zoning district with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• REZN-05-25-1002 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-1002 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.72 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- REZN-05-25-0928:  An ordinance rezoning  5674 Whittlesey Boulevard, parcel # 072-016-002  from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and General Commercial (GC) zoning district to Residential Office (RO) zoning district.  (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Garrett)  

• REZN-05-25-0928 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-0928 Council Staff Report.pdf (3.25 MB)

• 7.1st Reading: REZN-05-25-0929:  An Ordinance rezoning of 5674 Whittlesey Boulevard, parcel # 072-016-002 from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and General Commercial (GC) zoning district to General Commercial (GC) zoning district.  Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval. (Councilor Garrett)

• REZN-05-25-0929 Ordinance 1st Reading.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-05-25-0929 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.42 MB)

• 8.1st Reading- REZN-06-25-1133:  An ordinance rezoning 3564 Forrest Road, parcel # 067-018-012 / 067-018-006 from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2)  zoning district to Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district.  (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Hickey)

• REZN-06-25-1133 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-25-1133 Council Staff Report.pdf (8.45 MB)

• 9.1st Reading- REZN-06-25-1135:  An ordinance rezoning of 0 Cusseta Road, parcel # 024-022-002 / 024-022-001fromLight Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) zoning district to  Residential Multifamily 2 (RMF2)  zoning district.    (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-06-25-1135 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-25-1135 Council Staff Report.pdf (11.52 MB)

• 10.1st Reading- REZN-06-25-1136:  An Ordinance rezoning 1222 5th Avenue, parcel # 018-010-010 from Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) zoning district to Uptown (UPT) zoning district. The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval. (Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-06-25-1136 Ordinance 1st Reading 8-12-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-25-1136 Council Staff Report.pdf (7.38 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Dr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Gentleman’s Agreement for Appointed Councilors

• 2.Ms. Annette Adams, Re: Ralston Towers

• 3.Mr. Jerome Lawson, Re: “Hopelessness” Ordinance and Natural Vegetation Proposal

• 4.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Moral Corruption in CCG Operations

• 5.Mr. Mark Lawrence, Re: We Can Make a Difference

• 6.Pastor Valerie Thompson, Re: Unhoused Homeless

• 7.Mr. James Clements, representing IMA, Re: Housing

• 8.Reverend Dr. Johnny Flakes, III, representing IMA, Re: Compassion for the Unhoused

• 9.Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy of Arts, Re: Violations of Columbus Code Section 13-113

• 10.Mr. Patrick Rogers, Re: Opposition to Proposed Ordinance

• 11.Ms. Amy Borton, Re: Proposed Ordinance Amendments

• 12.Reverend Dr. Michael Sherman, representing Wynnton Hill Baptist Church, Re: Homeless Response

• 13.Ms. Simi Barnes, Re: Proposed Ordinance for the Unhoused

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.FFY2021/FY2022 HUD Annual Action Plan – Updated Allocation

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of the additional $5,355.00 allocation, and amendment of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to reflect the total award of $3,579,410.00 to be filed through the FFY2021/FY2022 HUD Annual Action Plan.

• Agenda and Resolution - Updated Allocation.pdf (0.04 MB)
• RES. 233-21. 07-27-21 (1) (1) (1) (1).pdf (0.20 MB)
• RES. 316-22. 10-11-22 (1) (1).pdf (1.62 MB)
• R04 M21MP130207 - HOMEARP - Columbus-Muscogee GA Letter (1).pdf (0.15 MB)
• R04 M21MP130207 - HOME-ARP - Columbus-Muscogee.docx (1).pdf (0.50 MB)

• 2.Borrowing Limit Increase for Purchasing Card Transactions

  Approval is requested to submit a request to Synovus Bank to increase the monthly borrowing limit from $600,000 to $800,000 for city purchasing card transactions.

• Borrowing Limit Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 3.Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Grant Request

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $3,000.00 or as otherwise awarded from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund grant program and amending the multi–governmental fund by the award amount to go towards the purchase of a public safety robot.  There are no matching funds required.

• Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Agenda Report and Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 4.Atlanta United Youth Funding Grant

  Approval is requested to allow Parks and Recreation to apply for a grant available through the Atlanta United Community Fund and Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) and, if awarded, accept the grant valued at $1308.00 to help provide essential equipment needed to support the soccer programs at Woodruff Farm Soccer Complex.

• Agenda Report and Resolution of Atlanta United Funding Grant.pdf (0.04 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Contract Extension for Inmate Medical & Pharmacy Services for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 18-0022

• A. Contract Extension for Inmate Medical & Pharmacy Services for Muscogee County Prison.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Auctioneer Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0006

• B. Auctioneer Services .pdf (0.03 MB)

• C.Medical Evaluation Services for Columbus Fire and EMS Department (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0014

• C. Medical Evaluation Services for Columbus Fire and EMS Department .pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.Change Order 4 – Design Services for Fire Station #4 Renovation – RFQ No. 23-0001

• D. Change Order 4 - Design Services for Fire Station #4 Renovation.pdf (0.03 MB)

• E.Change Order 5 – Design Services for Fire Station #8 Renovation – RFQ No. 23-0001

• E. Change Order 5 - Design Services for Fire Station #8 Renovation.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Declaration of Surplus and Donation of Two (2) Vehicles

• F. Declaration of Surplus and Donation of Two Vehicles.pdf (0.03 MB)

• G.NiCE Digital Evidence Tracking Software for District Attorney and Police Department

• G. NiCE Digital Evidence Tracking Software for District Attorney and Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)

• H.Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement for Lifepak 15 Monitor Defibrillators, Stretchers and Stair Chairs for Fire and EMS – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

• H. Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement for Lifepak 15 Monitor Defibrillators, Stretchers, and Stair Chairs for Fire and EMS.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.County Jail Maintenance Update – Drale Short, Director, Public Works

• Jail update August 2025 Final.pdf (1.32 MB)

• B.Jail Site Plan Update - Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code, Doug Kleppin, Principal, and Shane Clark, Associate Principal, SLAM Collaborative, and Henry Painter, Project Executive, Gilbane Building Company

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 August 12, 2025

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  August 15, 2025

  1. Design and Construction Services for Columbus Pickleball Facility – RFP No. 26-0006

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to engage a Design-Builder to design and construct the new Columbus Pickleball Facility. The facility will be located at 1641 3^rd Avenue and be compromised of twenty-seven (27) pickleball courts, including sixteen (16) covered courts. The facility will also include bathroom and concession facilities. Approximately one-hundred four (104) parking spaces will be constructed to support the facility within the existing rights of way of 3^rd Avenue and 17^th Street.  The estimated budget for this project is $7,000,000.

  The selected Design-Builder will be responsible for all aspects of the design and construction.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Resignation of Katie Franklin from the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission.

• COC - Resignation of Katie Franklin (KCBC).pdf (0.01 MB)

• 2.Honorary Designation Application – A request submitted seeking authorization to install a commemorative plaque at Pop Austin Recreation Center in honor of the late Angie Shehane. (Action Needed: Forward application to the Board of Honor for review)

• COC - Honorary Designation Request (Angie Shehane)_Redacted.pdf (0.73 MB)

• 3.Honorary Designation Application – A request submitted seeking authorization to install an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Station at Lakebottom Park in honor of the late Anthony Bonner. (Action Needed: Forward application to the Board of Honor for review) (ADD-ON)

• 4.Travel Authorization – Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2025 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference in Jekyll Island, GA.

• COC - Tucker Authorization Form (Revised FY23).pdf (0.08 MB)

• 5.A resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Byron Hickey from the August 12, 2025, Council Meeting. 

• Resolution excusing Hickey (08-12-2025).pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.Minutes of the following boards:
  
  

  Board of Historic & Architectural Review 11-12-24

  Board of Historic & Architectural Review 01-13-25

  Board of Tax Assessors #24-25

  Columbus Golf Authority 03-25-25

  Crime Prevention Bd. 06-04-25

  Crime Prevention Bd. 07-24-25

  Development Authority of Columbus 06-05-25

  Development Authority of Columbus 06-17-25

  Hospital Authority 05-27-25

  Hospital Authority 06-23-25

  Personnel Review Board 07-16-25

• Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 11-12-24.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 01-13-25.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors, #24-25.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Columbus Golf Authority, 03-25-25.pdf (0.63 MB)
• Crime Prevention Bd. 06-04-25.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Crime Prevention Bd. 07-24-25.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Development Authority of Columbus, 06-05-25.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Development Authority of Columbus, 06-17-25.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Hospital Authority 05-27-25.pdf (0.39 MB)
• Hospital Authority 06-23-25.pdf (0.30 MB)
• Personnel Review Board, 07-16-25.pdf (0.20 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

  A. Board of Honor (Council’s Appointment)

  B. Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center Authority (Mayor’s Appointment)

  C. Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners (Mayor’s Appointment)

  D. Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board (Council’s Appointment)

  E. Public Safety Advisory Commission (Mayor/Council’s Appointment)

• COC - Memo. Board of Honor. 20250812.pdf (0.02 MB)
• COC - Memo. Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners (CVB). 20250812.pdf (0.02 MB)
• COC - Memo. Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center Authority. 20250812.pdf (0.02 MB)
• COC - Memo. Public Safety Advisory Commission. 20250812.pdf (0.02 MB)
• COC - Memo. Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board. 20250812.pdf (0.02 MB)