Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 10/14/2025 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 Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES:

• 1.Approval of minutes for the September 23, 2025, Council Meeting.

• 20250923.COUNCIL.pdf (0.11 MB)

PROCLAMATIONS:

• 2.Proclamation:     Communities in Motion Day

        Receiving:     Robert Sheridan, Transit Compliance Officer, METRA Transit

• 3.Proclamation:     Paint the Town Pink Week

        Receiving:     Cheryl Johnson, President & CEO, West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition

• 4.Proclamation:     National 4-H Week

       Receiving:      Christine Budd, 4-H Program Assistant, and Megan Shockley, 4-H County Extension Agent

ADD-ON:

• 5.ADD-ON:       Proclamation:           Help the Hooch Day

                                 Receiving:           Lisa Thomas Cutts, Director of Keep Columbus Beautiful

PRESENTATIONS:

• 6.SIM Mapping Report & Housing Study

  Presented by: Kristin Barker, Mayor’s Commission on Reentry

• 7.2025 IA Risk Assessment & Annual Audit Plan

  Presented by: Craig Carter, Managing Director, Mauldin & Jenkins

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1190: An ordinance rezoning property located at 2506 Riverside Drive from Residential Multifamily– 2 (RMF2) zoning district to Residential Multifamily – 1 (RMF1) zoning district with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Garrett)

• REZN-06-25-1190 Ordinance 1st Reading 9-23-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-25-1190 Council Staff Report.pdf (4.34 MB)

• 2.1st Reading- REZN-07-25-1385: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1420 Wynnton Road (parcel # 026-024-001) from Residential Office (RO) Zoning District to Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-07-25-1385 Ordinance 1st Reading 10-14-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-07-25-1385 Council Staff Report.pdf (4.13 MB)

• 3.1st Reading- REZN-08-25-0015: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 9055 & 9067 Veterans Parkway (parcel # 079-001-004/034) from Residential Estate - 1 (RE1) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis)

• REZN-08-25-0015 Ordinance 1st Reading 10-14-25.pdf (2.86 MB)
• REZN-08-25-0015 Council Staff Report.pdf (5.33 MB)

• 4.1st Reading- REZN-08-25-1511: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6839 Mitchell Drive (parcel # 013-014-009A) from Single Family Residential - 2 (SFR2) Zoning District to Single Family Residential – 4 (SFR4) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Tucker)

• REZN-08-25-1511 Ordinance 1st Reading 10-14-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-08-25-1511 Council Staff Report.pdf (5.00 MB)

• 5.1st Reading- REZN-08-25-1513: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4627 Milgen Road (parcel # 083-044-001B) from Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI)  Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Crabb)

• REZN-08-25-1513 Ordinance 1st Reading.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-08-25-1513 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.32 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- REZN-08-25-1514: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4459 Cusseta Road (parcel # 090-033-011) from Single Family Residential - 1 (SFR1) Zoning District to Heavy Manufacturing/ Industrial (HMI) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Huff) 

• REZN-08-25-1514 1st Reading 10-14-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-08-25-1514 Council Staff Report.pdf (8.45 MB)

• 7.1st Reading-  REZN-08-25-1515: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 800,802,804 7th Avenue, 800, 801,804, 805, 808, 809, 812 8th Avenue and 801, 805, 809, 811 9th Avenue (parcel # 019-020-012/13/14/19/20/21 & 019-021-009/12/29/30/31/32/33/34) from Residential Office (RO), General Commercial (GC), or Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to Uptown (UPT) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• REZN-08-25-1515 Ordinance 1st Reading 10-14-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-08-25-1515 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.30 MB)

• 8.1st Reading- An ordinance amending the “Official Street Map, City of Columbus, Georgia”, by changing the official street name of the public roadway designated as “Masterbuilt Court” to Master Wall court, to be one street name consistent with the length of roadway; authorizing the street name change; repealing any conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilor Crabb)

• Ordinance Street name change Masterbuilt Court to Master Wall Court 1st Reading 10-14-25.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Exhibit A Map Masterbuilt Court.pdf (0.10 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 9.EXCP-09-25-1728: A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Resource Conservation Subdivision located at 1650 Hubbard Road located in the Residential Estate – 1 (RE1) zoning district.

• EXCP-09-25-1728 Resolution 10-14-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• EXCP-09-25-1728 Council Staff Report - Special Exception.pdf (2.56 MB)

• 10.ADD-ON:     Resolution – A Resolution authorizing the payment of $50,000 to settle all damage claims of Shirmone Edge stemming from the incident which occurred on June 15, 2023.

• Shirmone Edge Resolution.pdf (0.01 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy of Arts, Re: Community Concerns – Homelessness, Facilities & Enforcement

• 2.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Blight, Demolitions, Racism & Poverty

• 3.Mr. Val McGowan, Re: Stormwater Run Off, Subdivision Development & Stormwater Ditch Upkeep

• 4.Mr. Matthew Gilbert, Re: Stop the Spread of Flock Surveillance – Protect Public Privacy & Trust

• 5.Mr. Nicholas Yancey, Re: Flock Safety and Redspeed Georgia, LLC

• 6.Ms. Natasha Hart, Re: Flock Safety Cameras

• 7.Mr. Jose Altamirano, representing Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, Inc., Re: Overgrown Trees on City Property Hindering Business

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.EV Charging Turnkey Design/Build Agreement for Electric Fleet Charging Stations

  Approval is requested to enter into a Turnkey Design/Build agreement with Georgia Power for the installation and commissioning of electric fleet charging stations at the METRA campus (814 Linwood Blvd.). Costs include infrastructure work and system installation to be performed at the METRA campus. One (1) CP6621 Dual Port Level 2 charger and two (2)  ChargePoint Express Plus chargers will be installed. The total cost of the agreement is $509,452.00, including site work and installation. Funds in the amount of $381,494.00 will come from METRA’s T-SPLOST funding. 2024 Transit Trust Fund Program (TTFP) funds in the amount of $127,958.00 will also be used. These funds were allocated to METRA by GDOT for the purpose of installing electric bus chargers at METRA’s campus.

• EV_Chargers_Council_Resolution_Revised.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 2.Contract Extension with Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB)

  Approval is requested to extend the intergovernmental agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) for an additional five-year period as originally authorized in Resolution No. 294-09 and subsequent extensions per Resolution No. 282-15 and Resolution No. 337-20.

• CCVB Contract Extension Resolution - 2025.pdf (0.04 MB)
• CCVB Contract Extension - 2025.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.Street Acceptance –That portion of Holstein Hill

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Holstein Hill located in Phase Three, Section One, Heiferhorn Farms.

• Heiferhorn Farms Phase Three, Section One.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map - Revised Heiferhorn Farms Phase Three Section One..pdf (0.41 MB)

• 4.Street Acceptance – That portion of Hawks Ridge Drive

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Hawks Ridge, located in Section VIII, River Crest.

• Section 8 River Crest.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map - Section VIII River Crest.pdf (0.09 MB)

• 5.Street Acceptance – That portion of Osprey Cove

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Osprey Cove Drive located in Addition to Section One, The Estates at River Crest.

• Addition to Section One The Estates at River Crest.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map - Addition to Section One The Estates at River Crest.pdf (0.10 MB)

• 6.Street Acceptance –That portion of Lemongrass Drive and that portion of Morning Dew Drive

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Lemongrass Drive and that portion of Morning Dew Drive located in Section Two, Courtland Ridge.

• Courtland Ridge Section Two.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Map - Section Two Courtland Ridge.pdf (0.20 MB)

• 7.2026 Legislative Agenda Items – Additional Proposed Items

  Approval is requested of the resolutions for the 2026 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

• Council Legislative Items Oct. 14.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 8.Retiree Health Insurance Plan

  Approval is requested, authorizing renewal of the Medicare-eligible healthcare plan benefits and the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan.

• Resolution Medicare Advantage Plan Renewal 10142025.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 9.Homeland Security Grant Program - Bomb Robot Upgrades/Repairs/Refurbishment

  Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $112,523.00, or as otherwise awarded, for upgrading, repairing, and a complete refurbishment of the current bomb robot for the Hazardous Devices Team that is not in service due to being outdated and broken, with a local match requirement of $28,130.75, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded.

• Homeland Security Grant Program - Bomb Robot Upgrades.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 10.Homeland Security Grant Program - Community Emergency Response Team Equipment

  Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $30,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, for the purchase of 240 CERT kits (equipment) for the Community Emergency Response Team program to train citizens in emergency preparedness and how to respond to emergencies in their homes and work places until first responders can arrive, with a local match requirement of $7,500.00, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded. 

• Homeland Security Grant Program - Community Emergency Response Team equipment.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 11.Homeland Security Grant Program – Law enforcement Robot (SPOT) – CPD/ CFEMS

  Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee, to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $410,465.35, or as otherwise awarded, for the purchase of one law enforcement advanced technology robot, with a local match requirement of $102,616.34, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded.

• Homeland Security Grant Program Law Enforcement Robot.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 12.Homeland Security Grant Program - Firefighting Robot Thermite RS-3 -CFEMS

  Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee, to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $408,137.30, or as otherwise awarded, for the purchase of one law enforcement advanced technology robot, with a local match requirement of $102,034.33, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded.

• Homeland Security Grant Program - Firefighting Robot.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 13.State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs Equity Fund Rural Workforce Housing Application (NeighborWorks Columbus)

  Approval is requested to apply, and if awarded, accept the State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs Equity Fund Rural Workforce Housing Initiative on behalf of NeighborWorks Columbus by the amount awarded in the amount of a $1,500,000 infrastructure loan and $2,500,000 infrastructure grant, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount awarded.  The loan/grant funding will be utilized by NeighborWorks Columbus for workforce housing at Newman’s Crossing, located off Farr Road, to provide 61 single-family homes for sale, as well as the necessary infrastructure for this development.

• Agenda Report - DCA Workforce Housing at Newman's Crossing.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 14.Partnership in Innovation – Community Research Grant Application – Fire & EMS
  
  

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $10,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, from the Community Research Grant Program offered by the Partnership for Innovation. The funds will support the development of digital twin technology to enhance wildland fire research in Muscogee County, in partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology. No matching funds are required.

• Partnership in Innovation.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 15.Columbus Police Department: Donation

  Approval is requested to accept a donation of $6,000 from Chuck McClure and Back Columbus Blue to purchase two K9 ballistic vests for the K9 Unit.

• Donations.Agenda and Resolution 091725 K9 ballistic vests.pdf (0.03 MB)

ADD-ON:

• A.ADD-ON:     Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Great Outdoor Stewardship Program – Chattahoochee River Improvements

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount up to $3,000,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program for improvements to the historic power channel of the Chattahoochee River.

• DNR Grant 10.14.2025.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Computer Devices, Accessories and Associated Services for Information Technology Department (Annual Contract) – Cooperative Purchase 

• A. COMPUTER DEVICES, ACCESSORIES AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (ANNUAL CONTRACT) – COOPERATIVE PURCHASE .pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Two (2) Ford Police Pursuit Explorers for the Sheriff’s Office – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase 

• B. TWO (2) 2025 FORD POLICE PURSUIT EXPLORERS FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE – GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.One (1) 2026 F-350 Crew Cab Flatbed Truck for the Public Works Department – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase 

• C. ONE (1) 2026 F-350 CREW CAB FLATBED FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Contract Extension for Custodial Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 19-0039 

• D. CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES (ANNUAL CONTRACT)-RFB 19-0039.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Six (6) Zero Turn Mowers for the Public Works Department – Georgia Statewide Contract Purchase 

• E. SIX (6) ZERO TURN MOWERS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Axon Officer Safety 7 Program Agreements for the Sheriff’s Office 

• F. AXON OFFICER SAFETY 7 PROGRAM AGREEMENTS FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.pdf (0.03 MB)

• G.Imaging Laser Scanner with Subscription and Various Accessories for the Sheriff’s Office

• G. IMAGING LASER SCANNER WITH SUBSCRIPTION AND VARIOUS ACCESSORIES FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Repair of Caterpillar D7R II Bulldozer for Public Works

• H. REPAIR OF CATERPILLAR D7R II BULLDOZER FOR PUBLIC WORKS.pdf (0.02 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.MidTown Children's Bicycle Playground - Midtown Inc. 

• Midtown Bicycle Park PresentationV2.pdf (16.00 MB)

• B. CCVB Update - Ashley Woitena, President and CEO, VisitColumbusGA

• CM - CCVB Presentation.pdf (9.09 MB)

• C.Roll with Us Shuttle Update - Everette Flemming, Assistant Director, METRA Transit

• Roll w US_Presentation_Update Council 101425 (003) 300pm.pdf (1.28 MB)

• D.Infrastructure Update - Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections and Code, Will Johnson, Director, Planning, and Vance Beck, Director, Engineering

• Project Update October 2025.pdf (7.53 MB)
• Project Update 10-14-2025.pdf (29.36 MB)

• E. Gateway Signage Update - Vance Beck, Director, Engineering

• Gateway Signage.pdf (13.18 MB)

• F.Performance Evaluation Update - Reather Hollowell , Director, Human Resources

• Performance Evaluations Overview Presentation 10142025.pdf (0.62 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 October 14, 2025

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  October 15, 2025

  1. Plumbing and Irrigation Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 26-0002

  Scope of Bid

  Provide plumbing & irrigation supplies on an “as needed basis” to be picked up or delivered to Columbus Consolidated Government.  The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

  October 22, 2025

  1. Loss Control Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 26-0011

  Scope of Bid

  The Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide comprehensive loss control services to its workforce of approximately 3000 employees. The primary purpose of these services is to assist CCG/Risk Management in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks across its various departments and operations, thereby reducing the frequency and severity of losses, improving safety, and controlling insurance costs. The initial term of the contract will be for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. 

  2. Emergency Remediation & Reconstruction Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 26-0012

  Scope of Bid

  The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide emergency remediation and reconstruction services on an as-needed basis for city-owned facilities. The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision. The initial term of the contract will be for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.Reminder – 2025 Council Meeting Schedule (October-December)

• COC - 2025 Council Meeting Schedule Reminder.pdf (0.08 MB)

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 2.Request – The Clerk of Council is requesting the members of Council to directly consider pending honorary designation applications for approval.  

• COC - Memo (Board of Honor Meeting).pdf (0.05 MB)
• COC - Honorary Designation Request (Anthony Bonner)_Redacted.pdf (0.30 MB)
• COC - Honorary Designation Request (Angie Shehane)_Redacted.pdf (0.73 MB)

• 3.Resignation – RiverCenter Executive Director Norman Easterbrook has submitted his resignation from the Uptown Façade Board.

• COC - Resignation Norman Easterbrook (Uptown Facade).pdf (0.23 MB)

• 4.Travel Authorization – Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2025 Georgia Association of Regional Commissioners (GARC) Annual Conference in St. Simons Island, GA.

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

• 5.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Elections and Registration 08-07-25

  Board of Elections and Registration 09-04-25

  Board of Tax Assessors #34-25

  Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center Authority 08-28-25

  Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners (CVB) 08-20-25

  Historic and Architectural Review Board (BHAR) 06-23-25

  Historic and Architectural Review Board (BHAR) 07-23-25

  Historic and Architectural Review Board (BHAR) 08-11-25

  Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board 09-11-25

  Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees 04-09-25

  Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees 05-14-25

  Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees 06-11-25

  Planning Advisory Commission 08-06-25

  Planning Advisory Commission 09-03-25

• Board of Elections and Registration 08-07-25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Board of Elections and Registration 09-04-25.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessors #34-25.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center Authority 08-28-25.pdf (0.88 MB)
• Columbus Visitors Board 08-20-25.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Board of Historic and Architectural Review Board 06-23-25.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Board of Historic and Architectural Review Board 07-23-25.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Board of Historic and Architectural Review Board 08-11-25.pdf (0.07 MB)
• The Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center 9-11-25.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Pension Board 04-09-2025.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Pension Board 05.14.2025.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Pension Board 06-11-25.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Planning Advisory Commission 08-06-25.pdf (0.44 MB)
• Planning Advisory Commission 09-03-25.pdf (0.31 MB)

• 6.ADD-ON:     Resolution – A Resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Glenn Davis from the October 14, 2025, Council Meeting.

• DAVIS.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 7.ADD-ON:     Resolution – A Resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Byron Hickey from the October 14, 2025, Council Meeting.

• HICKEY.pdf (0.02 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• Board Appointments. 10-14-2025.pdf (0.03 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• Airport Commission (Commission Council’s Appointment) 

• COC - Board Memo. Airport Commission.pdf (3.87 MB)

• Board of Health (Council’s Appointment) 

• COC - Board Memo. Board of Health.pdf (3.88 MB)

• Board of Water Commissioners (Council’s Appointment) 

• COC - Board Memo. Board of Water Commissioners.pdf (3.89 MB)

• Housing Authority of Columbus (Mayor’s Appointment) PENDING

• COC - Board Memo. Housing Authority.pdf (3.89 MB)

• Personnel Review Board (Council’s Appointment)

• COC - Board Memo. Personnel Review Board.pdf (3.87 MB)

• Recreation Advisory Board (Council’s Appointment) 

• COC - Board Memo. Recreation Advisory Board.pdf (3.88 MB)