COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
Georgia?s first Consolidated Government
Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016
Council Members
R. Gary Allen Mike Baker
Glenn Davis Julius Hunter, Jr. Evelyn Turner
Pugh
Wayne Anthony Jerry (Pops) Barnes Berry
(Skip) Henderson C. E. (Red) McDaniel Evelyn (Mimi) Woodson
Clerk of Council
Tiny. B. Washington
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
August 26, 2008
AGENDA 9:00 A.M.
MAYOR JIM WETHERINGTON, PRESIDING
INVOCATION: Marty Wynn, Pastor
Lighthouse Baptist Church
PLEDGE: St. Luke School
ESCORT: Kristen Mann, 2nd Grade Teacher
Vicky Paul, Room Mom
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CONSENT AGENDA
(1) 2nd Reading - Property located at 2708 Warm Springs Road is proposed for
rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) zoning district. (22-A-08-McKenna) (Councilor McDaniel) The
proposed use is for commercial/office/retail. The Planning Advisory
Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval.
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8/26/08
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NON-ENCLOSURE, ACTION REQUESTED:
(2) Four New Zoning Petitions:
(a) Petition submitted by Doug Jefcoat to rezone 13.48 total acres of property
located at 1725 Whittlesey Road & 6700 Whitesville Road from LMI (Light
Manufacturing / Industrial) / RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) to GC (General
Commercial) zoning district. (Recommended for approval by the Planning
Advisory Commission and conditional approval by the Planning Department.)
(30-CA-08-Jefcoat)
(b) Petition submitted by CHI Building & Remodeling to rezone 0.07 acre of
property located at 906 27th Street from GC (General Commercial) to RMF1
(Residential Multi-Family 1) zoning district. (Recommended for approval by
both the Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department.)
(31-A-08-CHI Building & Remodeling)
(c) Petition submitted by Virginia Toelle to rezone 0.21 acre of property
located at 4225 Armour Road from RO (Residential-Office) to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) zoning district. (Recommended for approval by both the Planning
Advisory Commission and the Planning Department.) (32-A-08-Toelle)
(d) Petition submitted by Gateway Assemblies of God, Inc. to amend the text of
the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding minimum lot size and Places
of Worship. The request is that Places of Worship located on property less
than 2 acres in size, but greater than 1 acre in size, be permitted in all
zoning districts, except MHP, LMI & HMI, as a Special Exception Use.
(Recommended for approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission and the
Planning Department.) (33-A-08-Gateway Assemblies of God, Inc.)
(3) ADD-ON ITEM:
Application of Tami Migoya Gormady to temporarily close Spirea Drive
from Althea Drive to Juniper Drive, Saturday, August 30, 2008, from 4:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m., in connection with a "Neighborhood Barbecue". (The Police
Department is recommending approval.)
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Bid Advertisements
(Scheduled bid opening dates)
August 27, 2008
1. Riverwalk Project ? 12th Street to 13th Street ? RFB No. 09-0001
Scope of RFB
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (Owner) requests bids for the
construction of a proposed Riverwalk extension from the existing water tower on
12th Street, along the north side of 12th Street to Front Avenue, extends north
along Front Avenue in front of the Eagle Phenix Mill No. 3. Also, the
Riverwalk extends from the end of Riverwalk Phase I, along the River North to
approximately 13th Street. The work primarily involves clearing, grubbing,
grading installation of retaining walls, guardrail on retaining walls, paving,
concrete stairs, handrails and related items as depicted on the drawings
provided as part of the contract drawing. The Bidder is advised that the
location of the Riverwalk as defined in the drawings may be subject to change.
The Owner reserves the right to make minor adjustments in the alignment as
necessary to meet operational and aesthetic requirements.
August 29, 2008
1. Vehicle w/Mounted Pipe Inspection Camera Equipment ? RFP No. 09-0003
Scope of RFP
The Engineering Department of the Columbus Consolidated Government is
requesting proposals to provide one (1) color, closed-circuit television
inspection system completely installed in a van with 16? hi-cube body, ready
for operation. The system shall be capable of inspecting pipes and sewer lines.
The system shall be used for the inspection of underground infrastructure
assets from a single access point.
September 2, 2008
1. Study to Establish Waste Collection Fee ? RFP No. 09-0004
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking qualified firms to
perform a study to establish a waste collection fee schedule. All rate studies
shall consider both the once per week household waste pick up and the twice per
week household waste pick up.
September 10, 2008
1. Ball Field Machine? RFB No. 09-0004
Scope of RFB
Provide one (1) ball field machine (Toro Workman 3200 or equal) to be used by
the Park Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department to prep,
groom and maintain ball fields in infields at city owned parks throughout
Muscogee County.
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Bid Advertisements
(Scheduled bid opening dates)
continue
2. Hydraulic Trash Loader ? RFB No. 09-0010
Scope of RFB
Provide one (1) hydraulic trash loader to be used by the Integrated Waste
Division of the Public Services Department. The Peterson ?Lightning Loader?
and the Holmac Pac-Mac? models are currently in the City?s Fleet. Mechanics
and operators are trained and familiar with these models. Therefore, these
models are preferred.
September 26, 2008
1. Columbus South Development Opportunity ? RFP No. 08-0025
Scope of RFP
The City of Columbus is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of
35.57 (+/-) acres of vacant land located off Cusseta Road and Fort Benning
Road. Over the past few years, this area has seen revitalization efforts that
helped improve the quality of life of the community by building new housing and
adding new businesses. Some of the housing developments include the Baker
Village Revitalization, which will create 244 new apartment units, and the
Ambling Development, which is anticipating creating 250 units. In addition,
several transportation improvements are underway, such as a proposed four (4)
lane widening of Cusseta Road, which will help alleviate congestion problems
and will improve access to the area.
November 1, 2008
1. Consulting Services for Historic Design Guidelines ? RFP No. 09-0001
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals to update and
reformat the existing Design Guidelines used for approval of Certificate of
Appropriateness in the locally designated historic districts. This project does
not call for entirely new sets of guidelines. Instead, the successful
consultant will work with and refine existing guidelines creating opportunities
for interpretations that are more specific, color renderings, digitalization,
and other tools.
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