Council Agenda - Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingColumbus, GA · July 13, 2021
Minutes
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Council Chambers July 13, 2021
C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 9:00 AM
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 Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen and
Councilors Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis (arrived 9:01 a.m.), R. Walker Garrett, John M. House,
Bruce Huff (arrived 9:05 a.m.), Toyia Tucker, and Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson (arrived at 9:14 a.m.).
Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis,
and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore were present.
ABSENT: Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes and Judy W. Thomas were absent.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Dr. Curtis L. West, Jr. at Holsey Chapel CME Church of
Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED
1. Approval of minutes for the June 22, 2021 Council Meeting and Executive Session and the
June 29, 2021 Special Called Meeting.
UPDATE:
Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken
2. An update on COVID-19
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Mayor Pro Tem
Allen)
3. PROCLAMATION: John Redmond Day
RECEIVING: John Redmond
PRESENTATION:
Mayor’s Agenda #4: No Action Taken
4. Mercer Medical School's Columbus Update (Dr. Maurice Solis, MD, Senior Associate Dean
of Mercer Medical School's Columbus campus
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED
1. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0662: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district
located at 8238 Cooper Creek Road (parcel # 080-001-019) from RO (Residential Office)
Zoning District to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District with a condition. (Mayor
Pro-Tem) (as amended)
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City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: ADOPTED
2. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0799: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district
located at 8300 / 8350 Fortson Road (parcel # 074-001-016 / 074-001-017) from RE1
(Residential Estate) Zoning District to LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District.
(Councilor Davis)
City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: ADOPTED
3. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0800: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district
located at 3290 Williams Road (parcel # 073-021-002K) from LMI (Light Manufacturing /
Industrial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Councilor Davis)
City Attorney’s Agenda #4: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
4. 1st Reading- REZN-05-21-0891: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district
located at 0 Whittlesey Road (parcel # 190-050-001) from LMI (Light Manufacturing /
Industrial) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) & GC (General Commercial) Zoning
District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Davis)
City Attorney’s Agenda #5: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
5. 1st Reading- REZN-05-21-1003: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district
located at 2458 Martha’s Loop (parcel # 085-054-026 / 085-054-017A) from SFR4 (Single
Family Residential 4) Zoning District to RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning
District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Barnes)
City Attorney’s Agenda #6: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
6. 1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at:
1) 4720 Sentry Street (Lillian E C Howard & Kenneth Allen, Owner) 2) 4131 2nd Avenue
(Cash King, LLC, Owner) 3) 2908 Beacon Avenue (Donna J Peddicord, Owner); 4) 3626
Irwin Way (Robert F Kirby, Jr, Owner); 5) 222 28th Avenue (Hattie Bass, Owner); 6) 345
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Liberty Avenue (Abby Bridgon, Owner); 7) 220 Kelly Avenue (Morgan Vickie Moore,
Owner); 8) 2125 South Andrews Circle (Accessory Structure) (William & Catherine E
Bowden, Owner); 9) 906 Brooks Road (Richard B & Elouise White, Owner); 10) 1337
20th Street (Larry W Bussey, Owner); 11)1025 42nd Street (Travis E Jackson,
Owner); 12) 6800 Macon Road (Alberi Properties, LLLP, Owner);13) 37 Mason Drive
(Jessie McCray, Owner) 14) 1209 Carmel Court (Deborah Burns, Owner); and for
demolition services for the Inspections and Code Department in accordance with the attached
Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Mayor Pro Tem)
City Attorney’s Agenda #7: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
7. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending the FY22 Budget of the Consolidated Government so
as to provide a fee waiver in the amount of one month’s solid waste collection fee per
residential property in Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Councilor Davis)
RESOLUTIONS
City Attorney’s Agenda #8: DELAYED at the request of Councilor Woodson, due to applicant
not being present.
8. EXCP-05-21-1002 - A Resolution authorizing a special exception to operate a used auto sales
in excess of 0.50 acre but less than two (2) acres located at 3072 Victory Drive. (Planning
Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)
City Attorney’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED
9. A Resolution ratifying Resolution No. 204-21 adopted at a Special Called Meeting on June
29, 2021 and amending it to designate an additional temporary alternative location for all
Superior, State, Municipal, and Magistrate Courts sitting in Muscogee County, up to and until
June 30, 2022 to hold proceedings during the COVID-19 reopening period. (Request of Judge
McBride)
PUBLIC AGENDA
1. Ms. Annette Adams, Re: Solutions to the solid waste collection issue. Not Present
2. Mr. Paul Olson, Re: Upcoming SPLOST Referendum. No Action Taken
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3. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Crime Prevention,
US Marshals Out of Control, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. No
Action Taken
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED
1. Declaration of Taking Resolution of Parcel 28 for the Intersection Improvements
along Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County P.I. #
0011436
Approval is requested to repeal Resolution#101-21, and replacing with new Resolution of the
Declaration of Taking of Parcel 28, 3100 Buena Vista Road for the Intersection Improvements
along Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network), Muscogee County totaling 0.015
acres+/- of Right of Way, plus 0.073 acres+/- Permanent Easement (Area 1) and 0.137 acres +/
(Area 2) and 0.079 acres +/- for Temporary Driveway Easement for the construction of the project
for county Road and/or Municipal Street purposes and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of
Taking by the City Attorney or his representatives for the Declaration of Taking of said land under
the authority of official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et. Seq. for the referenced
project.
City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED
2. Declaration of Taking Resolution of Parcel 40 for the Intersection Improvements
along Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County P.I. #
0011436
Approval is requested to repeal Resolution #102-21 and replacing with new Resolution of
Declaration of Taking of Parcel 40, 624 Andrews Road for the Intersection Improvements along
Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network), Muscogee County totaling 0.023 acres +/-
of Right of Way, plus 0.106 acres +/- of Permanent Easement for the construction of the project
for county Road and/or Municipal Street purposes and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of
Taking by the City Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land the authority of
official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et. Seq. for the referenced project with a New
Corrected Resolution.
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City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED
3. Declaration of Taking Resolution of Parcel 41 for the Intersection Improvements along
Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County P.I. # 0011436
Approval is requested to repeal Resolution #103/21 and replacing with new Declaration of Taking
of Parcel 41, 650 Andrews Road for the Intersection Improvements along Buena Vista Road
(Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County totaling 0.007 acres +/- Permanent Easement
(Track 1) plus 0.038 acres +/- Permanent Easement (Tract 2) and .067 acres for Temporary
Driveway Easement for the construction of the project for county Road and/or Municipal Street
purposes and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City Attorney or his
representatives for the acquisition of said land the authority of official code of Georgia annotated,
Section 32-3-1 et. Seq. for the referenced project with a New Corrected Resolution.
City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED
4. Environmental Services Agreement
Approval is requested to enter into a Second Amendment to an existing Environmental
Services Agreement with Columbus Power Producers, LLC to allow for the design,
installation, and operation of a landfill gas collection system at the Pine Grove Landfill, which
is owned by the Columbus Consolidated Government.
City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED
5. FY22 Public Defender Contract
Approval is requested to enter into an agreement between the Circuit Public Defender Office of
the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Muscogee County for Indigent Defense Services in the
amount of $2,112,031 and to authorize monthly payments to the Georgia Public Defender
Standards Council (GPDSC) for said services in the amount of $129,881.42 per month. The
monthly amount is included in the total contract amount of $2,112,031 and it covers the cost of
personnel services as well as a 5% administrative fee.
City Manager’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED
6. Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Bomb Squad Grant
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Approval is requested for the Sheriff’s Office to accept a grant from the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency/Homeland Security for $38,750.00, or as otherwise awarded, for operation
of the Columbus Hazardous Devices Response Team, and to amend the multi-governmental fund
by the amount awarded.
City Manager’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED
7. GEMA/HS EOD K9 Program Grant
Approval is requested for the Sheriff’s Office to accept a grant from the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency/Homeland Security for $52,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, for
operation of the explosive detection canine program, and to amend the multi-governmental
fund by the amount awarded.
City Manager’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: APPROVED
8. U.S. Department of Justice FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept, if awarded, an Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance (JAG) grant for the Federal Fiscal Year 2021 solicitation in the amount of
$104,731, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match requirement, to be used for eligible
projects as defined in the grant, and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the
award. The funding will be allocated as follows: Muscogee County Sheriff, for body-worn
cameras -- $48,738; Columbus Police Department, for GrayKey Online Licensing Subscription
(Cyber Crime Unit) -- $45,995; Columbus Fire/EMS, for EVO II Dual Thermal Drone -- $9,998.
City Manager’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED
9. Transportation Alternatives Program Funding Request
Approval is requested to allow the City Manager to apply for funding available through the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)which is administered through the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the development of non-traditional transportation
related activities such as pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian streetscaping
projects and accept the amount awarded and amend the Transportation project fund by the amount
awarded.
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City Manager’s Agenda #10: Vote Result: APPROVED
10. Lease Amendment and Renewal - 5601 Veterans Parkway – Columbus Department of
Public Health-WIC Program
Approval is requested to enter into a lease amendment and renewal with the Columbus Department
of Public Health-WIC Program to amend and renew the lease of additional space at the building
located at 5601 Veterans Parkway. The city will lease at the rate of $10.00 per square foot, being
a sum of $8,000 per annum or $666.66 per month.
City Manager’s Agenda #11: Vote Result: APPROVED
11. Lease Amendment - 5601 Veterans Parkway – Columbus Department of Public Health
- District Child Health Program
Approval is requested to enter into a lease amendment with the Columbus Department of Public
Health - District Child Health Program to amend the lease of additional space at the building
located at 5601 Veterans Parkway. The city will lease at the rate of $10.00 per square foot, being
a sum of $10,710 per annum or $892.50 per month.
City Manager’s Agenda #12: Vote Result: APPROVED
12. FY22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block
Grant – Corona Virus Round 3 (CDBG-CV3), HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME), and FY21 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
Reprogramming Funding Recommendations
Approval is requested to allocate the FY22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
Community Development Block Grant – Corona Virus Round 3 (CDBG-CV3), HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and FY21 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
Reprogramming Funding Recommendations to organizations for Economic Development,
Housing Rehabilitation, Facility and Public Services, and Affordable Housing Development.
City Manager’s Agenda #13 (A-D): Vote Result: APPROVED
13. PURCHASES
A. Animal Control Truck for Public Works – Cooperative Purchase
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B. Service Truck for Public Works – Cooperative Purchase
C. Security Locking System Maintenance Services for Muscogee County Prison
(Annual Control) – RFB No. 21-0027
D. Desk Officer Reporting System for Police Department – Cooperative Purchase
14. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Dragonfly Trail Network Update - Becca Zajac. No Action Taken
B. Yard Waste Pick Up Update - Mike Criddle, Public Works Director. No Action Taken
City Manager’s Agenda #14 (C): Vote Result: APPROVED additional funding for the FY21
Budget in the amount of $430,000 for overtime and auto repair.
C. Fire/EMS Update - Sal Scarpa, Fire Chief. No Action Taken
D. American Rescue Plan (ARP) Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager. No Action
Taken
E. SPLOST Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken
Bid Advertisements
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
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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.
July 16, 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 services will be procured on an as-needed basis.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
July 21, 2021
1. Safety Apparel (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0033
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids from qualified vendors
to provide safety apparel to include: safety belts, safety vests, safety t-shirts, safety hats
and safety caps to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) on an “as needed” basis.
The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-
month periods.
2. Storing, Transporting and Recycling Waste Tires (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-
0036
Scope of Bid
Provide storing, transporting and recycling waste tire services on an “as needed” basis for
the Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works Department.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
August 4, 2021
1. Sports/Uniform Active Apparel (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0003
Scope of Bid
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Provide sports/uniform active apparel to include t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, hats, caps,
jackets, etc. to Public Works, Columbus Fire and EMS, Parks and Recreation, METRA
and other Departments on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for two years
with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED
1. Resolution excusing Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes from the June 29, 2021, Special Called
Meeting and July 13, 2021, Council Meeting.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED
2. Resolution excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the June 29, 2021, Special Called Meeting.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED as amended to include absence from
July 13, 2021 Meeting.
3. Resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the June 29, 2021, Special Called Meeting.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: RECEIVED
4. Email Correspondence from Charonda Huff resigning from her seat on the Board of Family
& Children Services.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: RECEIVED
5. Minutes of the following boards:
Board of Elections & Registration, June 3, 2021
Board of Tax Assessors, #20-21 and #21-21
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Columbus Board of Health, May 26, 2021
Columbus Golf Authority, June 22, 2021
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, May 19, 2021
Development Authority, June 3, 2021
Housing Authority of Columbus, May 19, 2021
Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, March 15, April 19 and May 17, 2021
Personnel Review Board, June 23, 2021
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
6. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR
THIS MEETING:
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(A): No Action Taken
A. CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Marianne Richter (Mayor’s Appointment)
Restaurant / Retail Industry
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 8
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(B): No Action Taken
B. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Mayor’s Nominee: ______________
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7. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE
CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(A): NOMINATION: Councilor Tucker nominated Eddie
Florence as the District 4 Representative; Vote Result: CONFIRMED.
A. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Sheila Mitchell (Council District 3- Huff)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Patricia Thomas- Nominating Eddie Florence (Council District 4- Tucker)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Warren Wagner (Council District 5- Crabb)
Resigned
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Susan Gallagher (Council District 7- Woodson)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Mark McCollum (Council District 8- Garrett)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(B): No Action Taken
B. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Friar Noel Danielewicz (Council District 3- Huff)
Seat Declared Vacant
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
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Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(C): NOMINATION: Clerk of Council Davis explained Councilor
Thomas wishes to nominate Jaylin Ollivierre as the District 9 Representative; Vote Result:
CONFIRMED.
C. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
District 1 Nominee: _____________ District 6 Nominee: ______________
District 2 Nominee: _____________ District 7 Nominee: ______________
District 3 Nominee: _____________ District 8 Nominee: ______________
District 4 Nominee: _____________ District 9 Nominee: Jaylin Ollivierre
District 5 Nominee: _____________ District 10 Nominee: ______________
8. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR
THE NEXT MEETING:
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(A): No Action Taken
A. BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES:
Dr. Deepali Agarwal Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 49-3-2 (Amended via 2015 SB 138) the governing authority
(Local County Board of Commissioners) shall ensure that all appointments made on or
after July 1, 2015, are made from the following categories: (1) Pediatric healthcare
providers (active or retired); (2) Appropriate school personnel (active or retired); (3)
Emergency responders (active or retired); (4) Law enforcement personnel (active or
retired); (5) Private child welfare service providers (active or retired); (6) Alumni of the
child welfare system; (7) Mental health care providers (active or retired); (8) Former
foster parents and (9) Leaders within the faith-based community (active or retired).
This is a five-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 0
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Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(B): No Action Taken
B. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
David Goldberg Open for Nominations
Moving out of county (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Arsburn “Oz” Roberts Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Dr. William Kendall Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Fran Fluker Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Orlean Baulkmon Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Larry Derby Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Did not desire reappointment
Term Expired: June 30, 2020
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The terms are two-years. Meets every even month.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(C): No Action Taken
C. TREE BOARD:
Frank Tommey Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Residential Development Member
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
Troy Keller Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Educator Member
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
This is a four-year term. Meets as needed.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 7
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At the request of Mayor Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Allen made a motion to enter into executive
session to discuss matters of litigation, seconded by Councilor Garrett and carried unanimously by
the seven members present, with Councilor Davis being absent for the vote, Councilors Barnes
and Thomas being absent for the meeting, and the time being 12:44 p.m.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 12:56 p.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that
the Council did meet in executive session to discuss matters of litigation; however, there were no
votes taken.
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RESOLUTION:
City Attorney’s Add-On Resolution: Vote Result: APPROVED
A resolution authorizing the City Attorney, Finance Director and their representatives to make
payment of $500,000.00 to settle all claims of Plaintiffs in the case of Rodrigo Arreola et al v. M.
Aguilar, B. Dudley, and A. Evrard in U.S. District Court (Case N. 4:19-CV-5 (CDL).
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for
adjournment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Allen to adjourn the July 13, 2021 Regular Council
Meeting, seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by the seven members
present, with Councilor Davis being absent for the vote, Councilors Barnes and Thomas being
absent for the meeting, and the time being 12:57 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 Toyia Tucker Evelyn 'Mimi' Woodson
Clerk of Council
Sandra T. Davis
Council Chambers July 13, 2021
C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 9:00 AM
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 Rev. Dr. Curtis L. West, Jr. at Holsey Chapel CME Church of
Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes for the June 22, 2021 Council Meeting and Executive Session and the June
29, 2021 Special Called Meeting.
UPDATE:
2. An update on COVID-19
PROCLAMATION:
3. PROCLAMATION: John Redmond Day
RECEIVING: John Redmond
PRESENTATION:
4. Mercer Medical School's Columbus Update (Dr. Maurice Solis, MD, Senior Associate Dean of
Mercer Medical School's Columbus campus)
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CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
1. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0662: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 8238
Cooper Creek Road (parcel # 080-001-019) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to
NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District with a condition. (Mayor Pro-Tem) (as
amended)
2. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0799: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 8300 /
8350 Fortson Road (parcel # 074-001-016 / 074-001-017) from RE1 (Residential Estate) Zoning
District to LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District. (Councilor Davis)
3. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0800: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 3290
Williams Road (parcel # 073-021-002K) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning
District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Councilor Davis)
4. 1st Reading- REZN-05-21-0891: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 0
Whittlesey Road (parcel # 190-050-001) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning
District to RO (Residential Office) & GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Planning
Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Davis)
5. 1st Reading- REZN-05-21-1003: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2458
Martha’s Loop (parcel # 085-054-026 / 085-054-017A) from SFR4 (Single Family Residential
4) Zoning District to RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department
and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Barnes)
6. 1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at: 1) 4720
Sentry Street (Lillian E C Howard & Kenneth Allen, Owner) 2) 4131 2nd Avenue (Cash King,
LLC, Owner) 3) 2908 Beacon Avenue (Donna J Peddicord, Owner); 4) 3626 Irwin Way
(Robert F Kirby, Jr, Owner); 5) 222 28th Avenue (Hattie Bass, Owner); 6) 345 Liberty Avenue
(Abby Bridgon, Owner); 7) 220 Kelly Avenue (Morgan Vickie Moore, Owner); 8) 2125 South
Andrews Circle (Accessory Structure) (William & Catherine E Bowden, Owner); 9) 906
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Brooks Road (Richard B & Elouise White, Owner); 10) 1337 20th Street (Larry W Bussey,
Owner); 11)1025 42nd Street (Travis E Jackson, Owner); 12) 6800 Macon Road (Alberi
Properties, LLLP,Owner);13) 37 Mason Drive (Jessie McCray, Owner) 14) 1209 Carmel
Court (Deborah Burns, Owner); and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code
Department in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Mayor Pro Tem)
7. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending the FY22 Budget of the Consolidated Government so as
to provide a fee waiver in the amount of one month’s solid waste collection fee per residential
property in Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Councilor Davis)
RESOLUTIONS
8. EXCP-05-21-1002 - A Resolution authorizing a special exception to operate a used auto sales in
excess of 0.50 acre but less than two (2) acres located at 3072 Victory Drive. (Planning
Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)
9. A Resolution ratifying Resolution No. 204-21 adopted at a Special Called Meeting on June 29,
2021 and amending it to designate an additional temporary alternative location for all Superior,
State, Municipal, and Magistrate Courts sitting in Muscogee County, up to and until June 30,
2022 to hold proceedings during the COVID-19 reopening period. (Request of Judge McBride)
PUBLIC AGENDA
1. Ms. Annette Adams, Re: Solutions to the solid waste collection issue.
2. Mr. Paul Olson, Re: Upcoming SPLOST Referendum.
3. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Crime Prevention, US
Marshals Out of Control, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. Declaration of Taking Resolution of Parcel 28 for the Intersection Improvements along
Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County P.I. # 0011436
Approval is requested to repeal Resolution#101-21, and replacing with new Resolution of the
Declaration of Taking of Parcel 28, 3100 Buena Vista Road for the Intersection Improvements
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along Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network), Muscogee County totaling 0.015
acres+/- of Right of Way, plus 0.073 acres+/- Permanent Easement (Area 1) and 0.137 acres +/
(Area 2) and 0.079 acres +/- for Temporary Driveway Easement for the construction of the
project for county Road and/or Municipal Street purposes and authorizing the filing of a
Declaration of Taking by the City Attorney or his representatives for the Declaration of Taking
of said land under the authority of official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et. Seq. for
the referenced project.
2. Declaration of Taking Resolution of Parcel 40 for the Intersection Improvements along
Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County P.I. # 0011436
Approval is requested to repeal Resolution #102-21 and replacing with new Resolution of
Declaration of Taking of Parcel 40, 624 Andrews Road for the Intersection Improvements along
Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network), Muscogee County totaling 0.023 acres +/-
of Right of Way, plus 0.106 acres +/- of Permanent Easement for the construction of the project
for county Road and/or Municipal Street purposes and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of
Taking by the City Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land the authority
of official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et. Seq. for the referenced project with a
New Corrected Resolution.
3. Declaration of Taking Resolution of Parcel 41 for the Intersection Improvements along
Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County P.I. # 0011436
Approval is requested to repeal Resolution #103/21 and replacing with new Declaration of
Taking of Parcel 41, 650 Andrews Road for the Intersection Improvements along Buena Vista
Road (Columbus Spider Web Network) Muscogee County totaling 0.007 acres +/- Permanent
Easement (Track 1) plus 0.038 acres +/- Permanent Easement (Tract 2) and .067 acres for
Temporary Driveway Easement for the construction of the project for county Road and/or
Municipal Street purposes and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City
Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land the authority of official code of
Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et. Seq. for the referenced project with a New Corrected
Resolution.
4. Environmental Services Agreement
Approval is requested to enter into a Second Amendment to an existing Environmental
Services Agreement with Columbus Power Producers, LLC to allow for the design,
installation, and operation of a landfill gas collection system at the Pine Grove Landfill,
which is owned by the Columbus Consolidated Government.
5. FY22 Public Defender Contract
Approval is requested to enter into an agreement between the Circuit Public Defender Office of
the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Muscogee County for Indigent Defense Services in the
amount of $2,112,031 and to authorize monthly payments to the Georgia Public Defender
Standards Council (GPDSC) for said services in the amount of $129,881.42 per month. The
monthly amount is included in the total contract amount of $2,112,031 and it covers the cost of
personnel services as well as a 5% administrative fee.
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6. Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Bomb Squad Grant
Approval is requested for the Sheriff’s Office to accept a grant from the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency/Homeland Security for $38,750.00, or as otherwise awarded, for operation
of the Columbus Hazardous Devices Response Team, and to amend the Multi-governmental fund
by the amount awarded.
7. GEMA/HS EOD K9 Program Grant
Approval is requested for the Sheriff’s Office to accept a grant from the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency/Homeland Security for $52,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, for
operation of the explosive detection canine program, and to amend the Multi-governmental
fund by the amount awarded.
8. U.S. Department of Justice FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept, if awarded, an Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant for the Federal Fiscal Year 2021 solicitation in the
amount of $104,731, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match requirement, to be used for
eligible projects as defined in the grant, and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the
amount of the award. The funding will be allocated as follows: Muscogee County Sheriff, for
body-worn cameras -- $48,738; Columbus Police Department, for GrayKey Online Licensing
Subscription (Cyber Crime Unit) -- $45,995; Columbus Fire/EMS, for EVO II Dual Thermal
Drone -- $9,998.
9. Transportation Alternatives Program Funding Request
Approval is requested to allow the City Manager to apply for funding available through the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)which is administered through the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the development of non-traditional transportation
related activities such as pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian streetscaping
projects and accept the amount awarded and amend the Transportation project fund by the
amount awarded.
10. Lease Amendment and Renewal - 5601 Veterans Parkway – Columbus Department of
Public Health-WIC Program
Approval is requested to enter into a lease amendment and renewal with the Columbus
Department of Public Health-WIC Program to amend and renew the lease of additional space at
the building located at 5601 Veterans Parkway. The City will lease at the rate of $10.00 per
square foot, being a sum of $8,000 per annum or $666.66 per month.
11. Lease Amendment - 5601 Veterans Parkway – Columbus Department of Public Health -
District Child Health Program
Approval is requested to enter into a lease amendment with the Columbus Department of Public
Health - District Child Health Program to amend the lease of additional space at the building
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located at 5601 Veterans Parkway. The City will lease at the rate of $10.00 per square foot, being
a sum of $10,710 per annum or $892.50 per month.
12. FY22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block
Grant – Corona Virus Round 3 (CDBG-CV3), HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME), and FY21 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Reprogramming Funding
Recommendations
Approval is requested to allocate the FY22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
Community Development Block Grant – Corona Virus Round 3 (CDBG-CV3), HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and FY21 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
Reprogramming Funding Recommendations to organizations for Economic Development,
Housing Rehabilitation, Facility and Public Services, and Affordable Housing Development.
13. PURCHASES
A. Animal Control Truck for Public Works – Cooperative Purchase
B. Service Truck for Public Works – Cooperative Purchase
C. Security Locking System Maintenance Services for Muscogee County Prison (Annual
Control) – RFB No. 21-0027
D. Desk Officer Reporting System for Police Department – Cooperative Purchase
14. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Dragonfly Trail Network Update - Becca Zajac
B. Yard Waste Pick Up Update - Mike Criddle, Public Works Director
C. Fire/EMS Update - Sal Scarpa, Fire Chief
D. American Rescue Plan (ARP) Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
E. SPLOST Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
Bid Advertisements
July 14, 2021
1. Mott’s Green Plaza P. I. #0015287 (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 21-0037
Scope of Bid
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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.
July 16, 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 services will be procured on an as-needed basis.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
July 21, 2021
1. Safety Apparel (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0033
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids from qualified vendors to
provide safety apparel to include: safety belts, safety vests, safety t-shirts, safety hats and
safety caps to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) on an “as needed” basis. The
contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month
periods.
2. Storing, Transporting and Recycling Waste Tires (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0036
Scope of Bid
Provide storing, transporting and recycling waste tire services on an “as needed” basis for the
Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works Department.
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The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve-month periods.
August 4, 2021
1. Sports/Uniform Active Apparel (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0003
Scope of Bid
Provide sports/uniform active apparel to include t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, hats, caps,
jackets, etc. to Public Works, Columbus Fire and EMS, Parks and Recreation, METRA and
other Departments on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for two years with the
option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
1. Resolution excusing Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes from the June 29, 2021 Special Called
Meeting and July 13, 2021 Council Meeting.
2. Resolution excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the June 29, 2021 Special Called Meeting.
3. Resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the June 29, 2021 Special Called Meeting.
4. Email Correspondence from Charonda Huff resigning from her seat on the Board of Family &
Children Services.
5. Minutes of the following boards:
Board of Elections & Registration, June 3, 2021
Board of Tax Assessors, #20-21 and #21-21
Columbus Board of Health, May 26, 2021
Columbus Golf Authority, June 22, 2021
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, May 19, 2021
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Development Authority, June 3, 2021
Housing Authority of Columbus, May 19, 2021
Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, March 15, April 19 and May 17, 2021
Personnel Review Board, June 23, 2021
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
6. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR
THIS MEETING:
A. CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Marianne Richter (Mayor’s Appointment)
Restaurant / Retail Industry
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2021
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 8
B. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Mayor’s Nominee: ______________
7. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE
CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
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A. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Sheila Mitchell (Council District 3- Huff)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Patricia Thomas- Nominating Eddie Florence (Council District 4- Tucker)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Warren Wagner (Council District 5- Crabb)
Resigned
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Susan Gallagher (Council District 7- Woodson)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Mark McCollum (Council District 8- Garrett)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February.
B. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Friar Noel Danielewicz (Council District 3- Huff)
Seat Declared Vacant
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
C. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
District 1 Nominee: _____________ District 6 Nominee: ______________
District 2 Nominee: _____________ District 7 Nominee: ______________
District 3 Nominee: _____________ District 8 Nominee: ______________
District 4 Nominee: _____________ District 9 Nominee: Jaylin Ollivierre
District 5 Nominee: _____________ District 10 Nominee: ______________
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8. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR
THE NEXT MEETING:
A. BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES:
Dr. Deepali Agarwal Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 49-3-2 (Amended via 2015 SB 138) the governing authority
(Local County Board of Commissioners) shall ensure that all appointments made on or after
July 1, 2015, are made from the following categories: (1) Pediatric healthcare providers
(active or retired); (2) Appropriate school personnel (active or retired); (3) Emergency
responders (active or retired); (4) Law enforcement personnel (active or retired); (5) Private
child welfare service providers (active or retired); (6) Alumni of the child welfare system;
(7) Mental health care providers (active or retired); (8) Former foster parents and (9)
Leaders within the faith-based community (active or retired).
This is a five-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 0
B. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
David Goldberg Open for Nominations
Moving out of county (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Arsburn “Oz” Roberts Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
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Dr. William Kendall Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Fran Fluker Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Orlean Baulkmon Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Larry Derby Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Did not desire reappointment
Term Expired: June 30, 2020
The terms are two-years. Meets every even month.
C. TREE BOARD:
Frank Tommey Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Residential Development Member
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
Troy Keller Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Educator Member
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
This is a four-year term. Meets as needed.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 7
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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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