Council Agenda - Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingColumbus, GA · August 27, 2019
Minutes
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Council Chambers August 27, 2019
Second Floor of City Services Center 5:30 PM
3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 Regular Meeting
M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A
PRESENT: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, and Councilors R. Gary Allen, Jerry “Pops”
Barnes, Charmaine Crabb, R. Walker Garrett, John M. House, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas and
Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of
Council Sandra T. Davis and Deputy Clerk Pro Tem Tameka Colbert.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh and Councilor Glenn Davis.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding.
INVOCATION: Offered by Bishop Franklin Lee Porterfield- Kingdom Power Community
Church of Love.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by St. Luke Methodist Cub Scout Pack 35.
Mayor’s Agenda: Vote Result: APPROVED
MINUTES:
1. Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2019 Council Meeting.
CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS- Director Seth Brown- Office of Crime Prevention.
Mayor’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED
2. Big Brothers-Big Sisters: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Big Brothers-Big Sisters for $20,000 in Crime Prevention
Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED
3. Boy and Girls Club: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Boys and Girls Club for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED
4. BRIDGE of Columbus: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with BRIDGE of Columbus for $15,000 in Crime Prevention
Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED
5. Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition: A resolution authorizing a request to enter
into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Building Toward Wellness
Community Coalition of Columbus for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED
6. Changing Faces Within: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Changing Faces Within for $15,000 in Crime Prevention
Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED
7. Columbus Community Center: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year
Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Community Center for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
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Mayor’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: APPROVED
8. Columbus Museum: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Museum for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED
9. Columbus Police Department- Dare to Be Great: A resolution authorizing a request to enter
into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Police Department- Dare
to Be Great for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #10: Vote Result: APPROVED
10. Columbus Scholars: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Scholars for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #11: Vote Result: APPROVED
11. Columbus Symphony Orchestra/Making Music Matter: A resolution authorizing a request to
enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Symphony
Orchestra/Making Music Matter for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #12: Vote Result: APPROVED
12. Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministry: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-
year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministry for $20,000
in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #13: Vote Result: APPROVED
13. Family Center of Columbus – F.A.S.T.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-
year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Family Center of Columbus – F.A.S.T. for
$40,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
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Mayor’s Agenda #14: Vote Result: APPROVED
14. Girls Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with Girls Inc. for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #15: Vote Result: APPROVED
15. Hope Harbour: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Hope Harbour for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #16: Vote Result: APPROVED
16. Jr. Marshal’s Program: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Jr. Marshal’s Program for $10,000 in Crime Prevention
Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #17: Vote Result: APPROVED
17. Let’s Grow STEAM.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Let’s Grow STEAM for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #18: Vote Result: APPROVED
18. Liberty Theatre: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
rant Agreement with Liberty Theatre for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #19: Vote Result: APPROVED
19. Literacy Alliance: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Literacy Alliance for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #20: Vote Result: APPROVED
20. Micah’s Promise: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Micah’s Promise for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
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Mayor’s Agenda #21: Vote Result: APPROVED
21. Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request
to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Neighborhoods Focused on
African American Youth, Inc. for $35,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #22: Vote Result: APPROVED
22. Office of Dispute Resolution: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Office of Dispute Resolution for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #23: Vote Result: APPROVED
23. Open Door Community House: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year
Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Open Door Community House for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #24: Vote Result: APPROVED
24. Overflow Outreach: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Overflow Outreach for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #25: Vote Result: APPROVED
25. The Protégé Project Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with The Protégé Project Inc. for $20,000 in Crime Prevention
Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #26: Vote Result: APPROVED
26. Right from the Start: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Right from the Start for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
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Mayor’s Agenda #27: Vote Result: APPROVED
27. St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-
year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church for
$20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #28: Vote Result: APPROVED
28. St. Thomas Episcopal Church/Boxwood Ministries: A resolution authorizing a request to enter
into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with St. Thomas Episcopal
Church/Boxwood Ministries for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #29: Vote Result: APPROVED
29. Sexual Assault Support Center: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year
Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Sexual Assault Support Center for $10,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #30: Vote Result: APPROVED
30. Southern Anti-Racism Network/SPICE: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-
year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Southern Anti-Racism Network/SPICE for
$20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #31: Vote Result: APPROVED
31. Springer Opera House/DBA PAIR Program: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a
one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Springer Opera House/DBA PAIR Program
for $35,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #32: Vote Result: APPROVED
32. Teen Advisors/Elevate Program: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year
Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Teen Advisors/Elevate Program for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
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Mayor’s Agenda #33: Vote Result: APPROVED
33. W.O.R.K.S.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with W.O.R.K.S. for $35,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #34: Vote Result: APPROVED
34. Young Life: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with Young Life for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
Mayor’s Agenda #35: Vote Result: APPROVED
35. YMCA of Columbus, Georgia: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year
Local Assistance Grant Agreement with YMCA of Columbus, Georgia for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
O R D I N A N C E S:
City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED
(1) 2nd Reading - An Ordinance providing for the demolition of structures; and for other
purposes. (As Amended) (Mayor Pro-Tem Pugh)
City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED
(2) 2nd Reading - An ordinance regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by establishing
a "No Parking Anytime" zone along the north and south curbs of Dixie Street to Schatulga Road,
the east and west curbs of Dixie Street to Canal Street transition, and the north and south curbs of
Canal Street from Dixie Street to Cargo Drive; and for other purposes. (Councilor Allen)
City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED
(3) 2nd Reading - An ordinance amending a budget for the fiscal year 2020 beginning July 1,
2019 and ending June 30, 2020, 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)
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City Attorney’s Agenda #4: PUBLIC HEARING- Approved amendments.
(4) 1st Reading - REZN-06-19-5903: An Ordinance rezoning property located at 4590
Woodruff Road (parcel # 034-027-026). The current zoning is SFR3 (Single Family Residential
3) Zoning District. The proposed zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District. The
proposed use is Commercial Retail. The Planning Advisory Commission recommends denial
based on the Staff Report and compatibility with existing land uses as well as the Comprehensive
Plan. The Planning Department recommends approval based on compatibility with existing land
uses. The applicant is Rob McKenna on behalf of John E. Wells, Sr. (Councilor Woodson)
City Attorney’s Agenda #5: PUBLIC HEARING- No action taken.
(5) 1st Reading - REZN-06-19-5904: An Ordinance rezoning property located at 2443, 2705
and 2713 Norris Road (parcel #'s 068-050-002 / 003 / 004). The current zoning is SFR2 (Single
Family Residential 2) Zoning District. The proposed zoning is RO (Residential Office). The
proposed use is Multifamily. The Planning Advisory Commission recommend denial. The
Planning Advisory Commission recommend conditional approval. The applicant is JC Homes
and Development. (Councilor Crabb)
R E S O L U T I O N S:
City Attorney’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED
(6) A resolution concerning the issuance of revenue anticipation certificates by the Medical Center
Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia for the benefit of Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; and for
other purposes. (Request of Medical Center Hospital Authority of Columbus)
PUBLIC AGENDA:
1. Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore, Re: An opportunity to verbally appeal to the Council members
her concern of a meeting with the risk manager. (No Action Taken)
2. Ms. Loretta Wright, Re: Judicial and governmental issues. (No Action Taken)
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA:
City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED
1. LEASE RENEWAL – COMMUNITY GARDEN AT 2802 BRADLEY CIRCLE:
Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to renew a Lease Agreement with Take the
City for use of a city owned property at 2802 Bradley Circle for a community garden for $1 per
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year for a period of five (5) years. The City has no immediate use for this property. The
organization will continue using this property as a community garden and is responsible for all
operations and maintenance.
City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED
2. DONATION OF STORAGE BUILDING AND PORTABLE GENERATOR:
Approval is requested to donate a 14x24 storage building and portable generator to the Columbus
Firefighters Association. The Columbus Firefighters Association will pay to have the building
and portable generator moved to their location on Lynch Road.
City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED
3. GEORGIA HIGH DEMAND CAREER INITIATIVE (HDCI) SECTOR
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROPOSAL:
Approval is requested to apply for and accept grant funds set aside for Region 8 in the amount of
$254,500.00 or otherwise awarded through the Technical College System of Georgia, Office of
Workforce Development (OWD) and to authorize the City Manager to approve any
contract(s)/documentation on behalf of the City and to amend the WIOA Department / Job
Training Division fund (0220) by the applicable amount.
City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED
4. HISTORIC COLUMBUS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GRANT:
Approval is requested to apply for the Historic Columbus Public Participation Grant and, if
approved, accept funds from the Historic Columbus Foundation for renovations to the Riverdale
Cemetery administrative building. The total project cost is projected at $71,250 of which the City
of Columbus would not be required to match funds or contribute to the funding of this project.
5. PURCHASES
Approval is requested of items "A" to "H":
City Manager’s Agenda #5 (A): Vote Result: APPROVED
A. Contract Extension for Inmate Food Service Management (Annual Contract) – RFP No.
13-0032
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City Manager’s Agenda #5 (B): Vote Result: APPROVED
B. Psalmond Road Traffic Signal Design
City Manager’s Agenda #5 (C): Vote Result: APPROVED
C. Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan For Cisco Software Licenses
City Manager’s Agenda #5 (D): Vote Result: APPROVED
D. Repair Services For Komatsu Excavator
City Manager’s Agenda #5 (E): Vote Result: APPROVED
E. Repair Services For Tub Grinder
City Manager’s Agenda #5 (F): Vote Result: APPROVED
F. Surplus Equipment
City Manager’s Agenda #5 (G): Vote Result: APPROVED
G. Construction Manager At-Risk for Government Center Life Safety Upgrades
City Manager’s Agenda #5 (H): Vote Result: APPROVED
H. Replacement Of Air Conditioning System At The Jail
6. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS: (THE UPDATES WERE PRESENTED IN
THE ORDER AS NUMERICALLY INDICATED BELOW.)
1) Surplus Property - Laura Johnson, Community Reinvestment Director (No action taken)
City Manager’s Agenda: Vote Result: APPROVED – Complete Feasibility Study, Advertise the
sale of the Government Center Tower, Further evaluation of Option #4
2) Government Center Options Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
BID ADVERTISEMENT
September 4, 2019
1. Alternators & Starters (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0004
Scope of Bid
Provide alternators and starters to METRA Transit System and the City Fleet Shop on an
“as needed” basis. The contract term will be for three (3) years.
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September 11, 2019
1. Dump Truck Rental (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0007
Scope of Bid
Provide rental of tandem dump trucks, with operator, on an “as needed” basis, with a
requested availability of six (6) trucks (minimum) at all times; swing gate and lift gate
compatible. The trucks will be used by the Public Works Department for various projects,
and will be awarded to both a Primary Contractor and a Secondary Contractor.
The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
September 13, 2019
1. Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for Columbus
Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0001
Scope of RFQ
Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting statements of qualifications from firms
interested in providing space planning and programming and professional design services
for the Columbus Government Center Complex located in Columbus, Georgia.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers of the above-
mentioned services. Some firms that respond to this RFQ, who are determined by the
Owner to be sufficiently qualified, may be deemed eligible and may be invited to interview
and offer proposals for these services.
September 18, 2019
1. Conex Storage Containers (or Equivalent) (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 20-0005
Scope of Bid
Provide three (3) conex storage containers (or equivalent), to include delivery and
placement, for the Columbus Civic Center.
2. Motorcycle Helmet Mic Systems – RFB No. 20-0009
Scope of Bid
Provide nineteen (19) motorcycle helmet mic systems for use by Officers of the Columbus
Police Department Motorcycle Squad.
September 20, 2019
1. Inmate Food Service Management for Muscogee County Jail – RFP No. 20-0002
Scope of RFP
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Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals for food
service management for inmates at the Muscogee County Jail. Inmate Food Service
Management includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all required labor, food,
beverages, materials, supplies, and chemicals necessary to provide food services for the
inmates and staff at the Jail.
The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
September 27, 2019
1. Design/Build Services for Lindsay Drive Slope Failure Repair – RFP No. 20-0003
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from a design / build team to
evaluate, design, and repair a slope failure located between 8th Street and Lindsay Drive
at Terminal Court in Columbus, GA. Slope movement and continual erosion along this
unstable slope has reached a point that the support of 8th Street is becoming compromised.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA:
Clerk of Council’s Item #1: Vote Result: RECEIVED
ENCLOSURES, ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Minutes of the following boards:
Board of Historic and Architectural Review, July 8, 2019
Board of Tax Assessors, #29-19.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, June 11, 2019.
Land Bank Authority, June 6, 2019.
Land Bank Authority, August 8, 2019.
Retiree Health Benefits Committee, May 29, 2019.
Uptown Facade Board, July 15, 2019.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS- ACTION REQUESTED:
2. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR
THIS MEETING:
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Clerk of Council’s Item #2(A): No Action Taken
A. COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
Helena Coates Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 24, 2019 (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
(Does not desire reappointment)
Katonga Wright Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 24, 2019 (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
3. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT TO BE CONFIRMED:
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(A): Confirmation for David Ebron to fill the seat of Milton Hirsch.
A. BOARD OF HONOR: David Ebron nominated to succeed Milton Hirsch- New Term
Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Barnes’ nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(B): Confirmation for Chris Whightman to fill the unexpired term
of Jason Cuevas.
B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Chris Whightman nominated to fill the unexpired
term of Jason Cuevas- Term Expires: April 30, 2022. (Councilor Barnes’ nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(C): Confirmation for Brad Coppedge to fill the seat of Kriss
Cloninger.
C. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Brad Coppedge nominated to
succeed Kriss Cloninger- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Crabb’s
nomination)
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Clerk of Council’s Item #3(D): Confirmation for Stephen Butler to serve another term.
D. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Stephen Butler nominated to serve
another term of office- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s
nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(E): Confirmation for Billy Blanchard to serve another term.
E. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Billy Blanchard nominated to serve
another term of office- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s
nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(F): Confirmation for Allen Taber to serve another term.
F. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Allen Taber nominated to serve
another term of office- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s
nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(G): Confirmation for Lance Hemmings to serve another term.
G. LAND BANK AUTHORITY: Lance Hemmings nominated to serve another term of
office- New Term Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(H): Confirmation for Scott Taft to fill the seat of Dan Scoggins
H. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Scott Taft nominated to succeed Dan
Scoggins- New Term Expires: October 31, 2022. (Council District 9 Representative-
Councilor Thomas’ nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #3(I): Confirmation for Wayne Bond to serve another term.
I. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Wayne Bond nominated to serve another term of office-
New Term Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Thomas’ nomination)
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Clerk of Council’s Item #3(J): Confirmation for Ramon Brown to serve another term.
J. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ramon Brown nominated to serve another term of office-
New Term Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s nomination)
Clerk of Council’s Item #4(A): No Action Taken
4. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE
CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
A. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Byron Hickey Open for Nominations
District 1 Representative Council District 1- Barnes
Term Expires: October 31, 2019
Eligible to succeed
Delphine Ebron Open for Nominations
District 3 Representative Council District 3- Huff
(Seat Declared Vacant)
Term Expires: October 31, 2019
Confirmed nominee did not accept appointment
Rev. Willie Phillips Open for Nominations
District 7 Representative Council District 7- Woodson
Term Expires: October 31, 2019
Not Eligible to succeed
Clerk of Council’s Item #4(B): No Action Taken
B. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
District 3 Nominee: _____________
5. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR
THE NEXT MEETING:
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Clerk of Council’s Item #5(A): No Action Taken
A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Timothy Butts Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 15, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
Becky Carter Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 15, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Clerk of Council’s Item #5(B): Councilor Thomas nominated Rebecca Rumer to serve another
term.
B. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS: (Memorandum Attached)
Rebecca Rumer Open for Nominations
Term Expires: December 31, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 0
Senatorial District 29: 5
Clerk of Council’s Item #5(C): No Action Taken
C. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
VACANT SEAT Open for Nominations
Alternate Member (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 2
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Clerk of Council’s Item #5(D): Councilor Huff nominated Olive Kendall to succeed Candice
L. Wayman.
D. TREE BOARD:
Candice L. Wayman Open for Nominations
Term Expires: July 1, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 6
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
~ Hospital Authority (No action taken)
PUBLIC AGENDA- UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., State Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Re:
Announcing of the 56th Georgia State Meeting of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (No action
taken)
PUBLIC AGENDA – Additional three minutes:
Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore, Re: An opportunity to verbally appeal to the Council members her
concern of a meeting with the risk manager. (No Action Taken)
At the request of City Attorney Fay, motion by Councilor Allen to go into executive session on
matters of litigation, seconded by Councilor Garrett and carried unanimously by seven members
present, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
Councilor Davis being absent from the meeting with the time being 9:30 p.m.
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CITY ATTORNEY’S ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS:
City Attorney’s Add-on: Vote Result: APPROVED
A resolution authorizing payment of attorney fees which may be incurred for legal services
rendered regarding various city issues during fiscal year 2020.
City Attorney’s Add-on: Vote Result: APPROVED
A resolution authorizing a payment of $25,000.00 to settle all damage claims of Jay A. Blum
stemming from the incident which occurred on September 6, 2017 and to execute all appropriate
settlement documents to this effect.
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for
adjournment. Motion by Councilor Garrett to adjourn the August 27, 2019 Council Meeting,
seconded by Councilor House and carried unanimously by seven members present, with Councilor
Huff being absent for the vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Davis being absent
from the meeting, and the time being 9:40 p.m.
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Agenda
Council Members
R. Gary Allen Jerry 'Pops' Barnes John M. House R. Walker Garrett Judy W. Thomas
Charmaine Crabb Glenn Davis Bruce Huff Evelyn Turner Pugh Evelyn 'Mimi' Woodson
Clerk of Council
Sandra T. Davis
Council Chambers August 27, 2019
Second Floor of City Services Center 5:30 PM
3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 Regular Meeting
M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Bishop Franklin Lee Porterfield- Kingdom Power Community Church
of Love.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by St. Luke Methodist Cub Scout Pack 35.
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2019 Council Meeting.
CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS
2. Big Brothers-Big Sisters: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Big Brothers-Big Sisters for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
3. Boy and Girls Club: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Boys and Girls Club for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
4. BRIDGE of Columbus: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with BRIDGE of Columbus for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
5. Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition: A resolution authorizing a request to enter
into a Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition
of Columbus for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
6. Changing Faces Within: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with Changing Faces Within for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
7. Columbus Museum: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Columbus Museum for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
8. Columbus Community Center: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Community Center for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
9. Columbus Police Department- Dare to Be Great: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into
a Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Police Department- Dare to Be Great for
$25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
10. Columbus Scholars: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with Columbus Scholars for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
11. Columbus Symphony Orchestra/Making Music Matter: A resolution authorizing a request to
enter into a Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Symphony Orchestra/Making
Music Matter for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
12. Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministry: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministry for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
13. Family Center of Columbus – F.A.S.T.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-
year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Family Center of Columbus – F.A.S.T. for $40,000
in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
14. Girls Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with Girls Inc. for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
15. Hope Harbour: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with Hope Harbour for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
16. Jr. Marshal’s Program: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Jr. Marshal’s Program for $10,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
17. Let’s Grow STEAM.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Let’s Grow STEAM for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant
funds.
18. Liberty Theatre: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance rant
Agreement with Liberty Theatre for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
19. Literacy Alliance: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Literacy Alliance for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
20. Micah’s Promise: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Micah’s Promise for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
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21. Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to
enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Neighborhoods Focused on African
American Youth, Inc. for $35,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
22. Office of Dispute Resolution: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Office of Dispute Resolution for $20,000 in Crime Prevention
Grant funds.
23. Open Door Community House: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Open Door Community House for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
24. Overflow Outreach: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Overflow Outreach for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
25. The Protégé Project Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with The Protégé Project Inc. for $20,000 in Crime Prevention
Grant funds.
26. Right from the Start: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance
Grant Agreement with Right from the Start for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
27. St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-
year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church for $20,000
in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
28. St. Thomas Episcopal Church/Boxwood Ministries: A resolution authorizing a request to enter
into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with St. Thomas Episcopal Church/Boxwood
Ministries for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
29. Sexual Assault Support Center: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Sexual Assault Support Center for $10,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
30. Southern Anti-Racism Network/SPICE: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-
year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Southern Anti-Racism Network/SPICE for $20,000
in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
31. Springer Opera House/DBA PAIR Program: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a
one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Springer Opera House/DBA PAIR Program
for $35,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
32. Teen Advisors/Elevate Program: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with Teen Advisors/Elevate Program for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
33. W.O.R.K.S.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with W.O.R.K.S. for $35,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
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34. Young Life: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant
Agreement with Young Life for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds.
35. YMCA of Columbus, Georgia: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local
Assistance Grant Agreement with YMCA of Columbus, Georgia for $20,000 in Crime
Prevention Grant funds.
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CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
1. 2nd Reading - An Ordinance providing for the demolition of structures; and for other
purposes. (As Amended) (Mayor Pro-Tem Pugh)
2. 2nd Reading - An ordinance regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by establishing
a "No Parking Anytime" zone along the north and south curbs of Dixie Street to Schatulga Road,
the east and west curbs of Dixie Street to Canal Street transition, and the north and south curbs
of Canal Street from Dixie Street to Cargo Drive; and for other purposes. (Councilor Allen)
3. 2nd Reading - An ordinance amending a budget for the fiscal year 2020 beginning July 1, 2019
and ending June 30, 2020, 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)
4. 1st Reading - REZN-06-19-5903: An Ordinance rezoning property located at 4590 Woodruff
Road (parcel # 034-027-026). The current zoning is SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning
District. The proposed zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District. The
proposed use is Commercial Retail. The Planning Advisory Commission recommends denial
based on the Staff Report and compatibility with existing land uses as well as the Comprehensive
Plan. The Planning Department recommends approval based on compatibility with existing land
uses. The applicant is Rob McKenna on behalf of John E. Wells, Sr. (Councilor Woodson)
5. 1st Reading - REZN-06-19-5904: An Ordinance rezoning property located at 2443, 2705 and
2713 Norris Road (parcel #'s 068-050-002 / 003 / 004). The current zoning is SFR2 (Single
Family Residential 2) Zoning District. The proposed zoning is RO (Residential Office). The
proposed use is Multifamily. The Planning Advisory Commission recommend denial. The
Planning Advisory Commission recommend conditional approval. The applicant is JC Homes
and Development. (Councilor Crabb)
RESOLUTIONS
6. Resolution - A resolution concerning the issuance of revenue anticipation certificates by the
Medical Center Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia for the benefit of Piedmont Healthcare,
Inc.; and for other purposes. (Request of Medical Center Hospital Authority of Columbus)
PUBLIC AGENDA
1. Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore, Re: An opportunity to verbally appeal to the Council members
her concern of a meeting with the risk manager.
2. Ms. Loretta Wright, Re: Judicial and governmental issues.
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. LEASE RENEWAL – COMMUNITY GARDEN AT 2802 BRADLEY CIRCLE
Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to renew a Lease Agreement with Take
the City for use of a city owned property at 2802 Bradley Circle for a community garden for
$1 per year for a period of five (5) years. The City has no immediate use for this property.
The organization will continue using this property as a community garden and is responsible
for all operations and maintenance.
2. DONATION OF STORAGE BUILDING AND PORTABLE GENERATOR:
Approval is requested to donate a 14x24 storage building and portable generator to the Columbus
Firefighters Association. The Columbus Firefighters Association will pay to have the building
and portable generator moved to their location on Lynch Road.
3. GEORGIA HIGH DEMAND CAREER INITIATIVE (HDCI) SECTOR PARTNERSHIP
GRANT PROPOSAL
Approval is requested to apply for and accept grant funds set aside for Region 8 in the amount of
$254,500.00 or otherwise awarded through the Technical College System of Georgia, Office of
Workforce Development (OWD) and to authorize the City Manager to approve any
contract(s)/documentation on behalf of the City and to amend the WIOA Department / Job
Training Division fund (0220) by the applicable amount.
4. HISTORIC COLUMBUS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GRANT
Approval is requested to apply for the Historic Columbus Public Participation Grant and, if
approved, accept funds from the Historic Columbus Foundation for renovations to the Riverdale
Cemetery administrative building. The total project costs is projected at $71,250 of which the
City of Columbus would not be required to match funds or contribute to the funding of this
project.
PURCHASES
A. Contract Extension for Inmate Food Service Management (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 13-0032
B. Psalmond Road Traffic Signal Design
C. Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan For Cisco Software Licenses
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D. Repair Services For Komatsu Excavator
E. Repair Services For Tub Grinder
F. Surplus Equipment
G. Construction Manager At-Risk for Government Center Life Safety Upgrades
H. Replacement Of Air Conditioning System At The Jail
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Surplus Property - Laura Johnson, Community Reinvestment Director
B. Government Center Options Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
BID ADVERTISEMENT
September 4, 2019
1. Alternators & Starters (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0004
Scope of Bid
Provide alternators and starters to METRA Transit System and the City Fleet Shop on an “as
needed” basis. The contract term will be for three (3) years.
September 11, 2019
1. Dump Truck Rental (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0007
Scope of Bid
Provide rental of tandem dump trucks, with operator, on an “as needed” basis, with a requested
availability of six (6) trucks (minimum) at all times; swing gate and lift gate compatible. The
trucks will be used by the Public Works Department for various projects, and will be awarded
to both a Primary Contractor and a Secondary Contractor.
The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
September 13, 2019
1. Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for Columbus
Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0001
Scope of RFQ
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Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting statements of qualifications from firms
interested in providing space planning and programming and professional design services for
the Columbus Government Center Complex located in Columbus, Georgia.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers of the above-
mentioned services. Some firms that respond to this RFQ, who are determined by the Owner
to be sufficiently qualified, may be deemed eligible and may be invited to interview and offer
proposals for these services.
September 18, 2019
1. Conex Storage Containers (or Equivalent) (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 20-0005
Scope of Bid
Provide three (3) conex storage containers (or equivalent), to include delivery and
placement, for the Columbus Civic Center.
2. Motorcycle Helmet Mic Systems – RFB No. 20-0009
Scope of Bid
Provide nineteen (19) motorcycle helmet mic systems for use by Officers of the Columbus
Police Department Motorcycle Squad.
September 20, 2019
1. Inmate Food Service Management for Muscogee County Jail – RFP No. 20-0002
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals for food
service management for inmates at the Muscogee County Jail. Inmate Food Service
Management includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all required labor, food,
beverages, materials, supplies, and chemicals necessary to provide food services for the
inmates and staff at the Jail.
The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
September 27, 2019
1. Design/Build Services for Lindsay Drive Slope Failure Repair – RFP No. 20-0003
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from a design / build team to
evaluate, design, and repair a slope failure located between 8th Street and Lindsay Drive at
Terminal Court in Columbus, GA. Slope movement and continual erosion along this unstable
slope has reached a point that the support of 8th Street is becoming compromised.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
1. Minutes from the following boards:
Board of Historic and Architectural Review July 8, 2019
Board of Tax Assessors, # 29-19
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission June 11, 2019
Land Bank Authority June 6, 2019
Land Bank Authority August 8, 2019
Retirees Health and Benefits Committee May 29, 2019
Uptown Facade July 15, 2019
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
2. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR
THIS MEETING:
A. COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
Helena Coates Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 24, 2019 (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
(Does not desire reappointment)
Katonga Wright Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 24, 2019 (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
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3. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT TO BE CONFIRMED:
A. BOARD OF HONOR: David Ebron nominated to succeed Milton Hirsch- New Term
Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Barnes’ nomination)
B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Chris Whightman nominated to fill the unexpired term
of Jason Cuevas- Term Expires: April 30, 2022. (Councilor Barnes’ nomination)
C. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Brad Coppedge nominated to succeed
Kriss Cloninger- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Crabb’s nomination)
D. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Stephen Butler nominated to serve
another term of office- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s nomination)
E. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Billy Blanchard nominated to serve
another term of office- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s nomination)
F. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Allen Taber nominated to serve another
term of office- New Term Expires: August 15, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s nomination)
G. LAND BANK AUTHORITY: Lance Hemmings nominated to serve another term of office-
New Term Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s nomination)
H. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Scott Tate nominated to succeed Dan
Scoggins- New Term Expires: October 31, 2022. (Council District 9 Representative-
Councilor Thomas’ nomination)
I. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Wayne Bond nominated to serve another term of office- New
Term Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Thomas’ nomination)
J. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ramon Brown nominated to serve another term of office-
New Term Expires: October 31, 2023. (Councilor Allen’s nomination)
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4. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE
CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
A. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Byron Hickey Open for Nominations
District 1 Representative Council District 1- Barnes
Term Expires: October 31, 2019
Eligible to succeed
Delphine Ebron Open for Nominations
District 3 Representative Council District 3- Huff
(Seat Declared Vacant)
Term Expires: October 31, 2019
Confirmed nominee did not accept appointment
Rev. Willie Phillips Open for Nominations
District 7 Representative Council District 7- Woodson
Term Expires: October 31, 2019
Not Eligible to succeed
B. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
District 3 Nominee: _____________
5. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR
THE NEXT MEETING:
A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Timothy Butts Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 15, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
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Becky Carter Open for Nominations
Term Expires: October 15, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
B. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS: (Memorandum Attached)
Rebecca Rumer Open for Nominations
Term Expires: December 31, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 0
Senatorial District 29: 5
C. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
VACANT SEAT Open for Nominations
Alternate Member (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 2
D. TREE BOARD:
Candice L. Wayman Open for Nominations
Term Expires: July 1, 2019 (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 6
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PUBLIC AGENDA- UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., State Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Re:
Announcing of the 56th Georgia State Meeting of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
~ Hospital Authority
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.
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