Council Agenda - Special Called Meeting 06/15/2021 09:00 AM Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Dr. Emmett S. Aniton, Jr. at Friendship Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the June 8, 2021 Council Meeting.

• 20210608.COUNCIL.pdf (0.33 MB)

UPDATE:

• 2.An update on COVID-19

PUBLIC HEARING:

• 3.TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS PUBLIC HEARING:   9:00 a.m. The budget tentatively adopted by the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. Therefore, before the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, may finalize the tentative budget and set a final millage rate, Georgia Law requires that three public hearings be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this increase.

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading - REZN-03-21-0585: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to  change certain boundaries of a district located at 4322 Rosemont Drive (parcel # 187-002-001) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Garrett) (as amended 6-8-21)

• Ordinance_REZN-03-21-0585 2nd Reading 6-15-21 (as amended).pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-03-21-0858.pdf (2.91 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-03-21-0588: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1372 Celia Drive (parcel # 086-066-010) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District to SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Barnes)  

• Ordinance_REZN-03-21-0588 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-03-21-0588.pdf (2.26 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0660 : An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1500 12th Street (parcel # 026-012-031A) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)

• Ordinance_REZN-04-21-0660 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-04-21-0660.pdf (1.36 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0750: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 502 15th Street (parcel # 017-029-002 & 017-029-001) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District to UPT (Uptown) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)

• Ordinance_REZN-04-21-0750 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-04-21-0750.pdf (1.22 MB)

• 5.2nd Reading - An Ordinance adopting an operating and capital improvement budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and  appropriating the amounts shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) (as amended)

• FY22 Operating Budget Ordinance as amended 2nd Reading 6-15-21 .pdf (0.06 MB)
• Operating Budget Ordinance Attachment A - Pay Plan.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 6.2nd Reading- An Ordinance adopting non-operating budgets for the fiscal year 2022 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 Non-Operating Budget Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21 (2).pdf (0.02 MB)

• 7.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus, Georgia General Government Employees’ Pension Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 General Government Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.01 MB)
• FY22 Agenda Report Pension Ordinances.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 8.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for the governmental contributions to the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for employees of the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee) 

• FY22 Public Safety Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 9.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Major Disability Income Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022,.(Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 Major Disability Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 10.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Death Benefit Escrow for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 Death Benefit Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 11.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code Solid Waste Collection and Disposal by updating the guidelines for an offset to the residential rate for low-income households; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 Garbage Fee Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 12.1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for the establishment of taxing districts, including a county-wide general services district and three (3) urban services districts and three (3) Business Improvement Districts (BID); providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for Columbus, Georgia within such districts for the year 2021 as provided under the Charter of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; providing penalties for violations of the provisions of said ordinance; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 City Millage Ordinance 1st Reading 6-15-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 13.1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for the public school system of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Request of the Muscogee County School District)

• PROPOSED FY22 School Millage Ordinance 1st Reading 6-15-21.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Supporting Documentation.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 14.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Columbus Code pertaining to Animal Control and Enforcement to add a requirement to Section 5-7.1 pertaining to outdoor facilities; and for other purposes. (Councilor House)

• Ordinance amending Section 5-7.1 of f the Animal Control and Enforcement Ordinance 6-15-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.FY22 Inmate Capacity Agreement

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

• FY22 Inmate Capacity.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.Uptown Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – 211 13th, LLC as Owner and Cotton Development, LLC as Developer

  Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with 211 13th, LLC and as Owner and Cotton Development, LLC as Developer to provide Uptown Tax Allocation District (TAD) Funds to provide for infrastructure improvements to develop a mixed-use redevelopment of a blighted area located in the block between 13th and 14th Street and 2nd and 3rd Avenue to be known as Highside Market.

• 211 13th LLC Development Agreement LTS FINAL.pdf (0.04 MB)
• TAD Agreement - Highside Market - draft for Council Agenda (Final).pdf (0.30 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.State Mandated Solid Waste Disposal Fees

• A. State Mandated Solid Waste Disposal Fees.pdf (0.04 MB)

• B.Master Services and Purcasing Agreement for Body Cameras and Accessories for Muscogee County Sheriff's Office

• B. Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body Cameras and Accessories for Muscogee County Shertiff's Office.pdf (0.05 MB)

• C.Mold Removal Services

• C. Mold Removal Services.pdf (0.05 MB)

• D.Scoreboards with Accessories for Parks and Recreation – Cooperative Purchase

• D. Scoreboards with Accessories for Parks and Recreation - Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Uninterrupted Power Sources (UPS) Replacement at Mckee Road Radio Tower

• E. Uninterrupted Power Source (UPS) Replacement at Mckee Road Radio Tower.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Body Cameras and Services for the Police Department – Cooperative Purchase

• F. Body Cameras and Services for the Police Department - Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Animal Control Care and Control Services RFP Update – Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager

• B.Highside Market TAD - Rick Jones, Planning Director

• C.Proposed SPLOST Project Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• .DATE:                 June 15, 2021

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  June 18, 2021

  1. Anchor Tenants for Concession & Retail Services/Columbus Civic Center (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0007

  Scope of RFP

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) invites qualified offerors to submit proposals for anchor tenants for concession and retail services at the Columbus Civic Center.

  June 30, 2021

  1. Protective Fire Clothing and Accessories (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0035

  Scope of Bid

  Provide firefighters with body protection against extreme temperature, sharp objects, steam water penetration, hot particles, and other hazards encountered during structural firefighting. These items will be procured on an “as needed” basis and are to be utilized by the Columbus Fire & EMS Department.  The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

  July 9, 2021

  1. 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 contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. 

  July 14, 2021

  1. Mott’s Green Plaza P. I. #0015287 (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 21-0037

  Scope of Bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the Owner) invites bids for construction of the proposed trail and landscape improvements along the Columbus Riverwalk.  The work primarily involves installation of concrete paving and decorative planters and structures with landscaping, as depicted on the drawings.  The DBE goal for this project is 8%.

  Bidders are advised that the governing specifications for this project, including such items as bidding requirements, general conditions, technical specifications and related items, shall be in accordance with the State of Georgia, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2013 Edition, and applicable Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions.  The Owner assumes the Bidder is a pre-qualified bidder with GDOT and therefore is familiar with the stated reference documents or has access to same.

   

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Minutes of the following boards:

  Animal Control Advisory Board, March 9 and May 10, 2021

  Board of Tax Assessors, #18-21

  Budget Review Committee, May 11 and May 25, 2021

  Development Authority, May 6, 2021

  Hospital Authority of Columbus, April 27, 2021

  Housing Authority Special Called Meeting, April 29, 2021

  Planning Advisory Commission, May 5 and 19, 2021

• Min. Animal Control Adv. 03-09-2021.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Min. Animal Control Adv. 05-10-2021.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. No. 18-21.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Min. Budget Review Com. 05-11-2021.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Min. Budget Review Com. 05-25-2021.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Min. Development Authority. 05-06-2021.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Min. Hospital Aut. 04-27-2021.pdf (3.46 MB)
• Min. Housing Authority SC Mtg. 04-29-2021.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Min. PAC. 05-05-2021.pdf (0.69 MB)
• Min. PAC. 05-19-2021.pdf (0.32 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• 2. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR     THE NEXT MEETING:

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  1. REGION 6- REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:

  Beverly Garland                                                                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021
  
  

  The terms are three-years. Meets monthly.

  Women:  4

                  Senatorial District 15:   1

                  Senatorial District 29:   3

  Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Christopher Posey for the seat of Beverly Garland.