Columbia, South Carolina

City Council Standing Committee

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

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City Council Standing Committee

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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Planning Commission

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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

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Planning Commission

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Planning Commission

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

City Council

El concejo adoptará la agenda, aprobará las actas de reuniones recientes y recibirá tres proclamaciones. La agenda de consentimiento autoriza una serie de contratos de adquisiciones y servicios profesionales para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Los elementos clave incluyen un contrato de servicios de guardias de seguridad por $949,022 para el Departamento de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar, una renovación de pólizas de seguro de propiedad en toda la ciudad por $527,201 y varios contratos de cabildeo estatal que alcanzan hasta los $80,000.

• compra de $68,506 en servicios de producción y sonido para Songbird 26 (ACS Sound and Lighting)
• Tres contratos de servicios de cabildeo estatal de hasta $72,000 cada uno (Due South Advocacy, Jet Corp Consulting Group, Kyle Michel Law Firm)
• contrato de servicios de guardias de seguridad por $949,022 para Servicios para Personas sin Hogar (SecurTec of South Carolina, LLC)
• compra de $150,641 en equipo pesado para servicios de flota (partes de Claw Bucket Truck y motor de Fire Truck)
• renovación de pólizas de seguro de propiedad por $527,201 para edificios municipales y la Instalación Hidroeléctrica Canal (Chubb and Landmark/RSUI)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will review the proposed road diet for Taylor Street and Laurel Street. In an executive session, the council will receive legal advice and consider several agenda items, including repealing the animal ordinance, the Forest Acres franchise fee, PFAS issues, AI use in city operations, and relocating the municipal court. The council will also discuss negotiations for contracts such as Busted Plug, Columbia‑Richland 911 communications, and 1112 Washington Square.

• Taylor Street and Laurel Street Road Diet
• Repealing and Replacing Chapter 4 – Animals of the 1998 Code of Ordinances
• Forest Acres Franchise Fee
• Per‑ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) discussion
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in City Operations

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

General

El Comité Asesor de Columbia Prepares se reunirá para discutir las actividades del proyecto y revisar un resumen actualizado del presupuesto y el cronograma. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y una actualización del estado del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 20 de agosto de 2025
• Actualización del estado de las actividades del proyecto
• Resumen actualizado del presupuesto, cronograma del proyecto y actividades

Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee

El Comité de Asuntos de Salud, Sociales y Ambientales se reunirá para aprobar las minutas del 26 de mayo y recibir dos presentaciones: una actualización del Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center y una actualización del proyecto de ahorro de energía en toda la ciudad. No hay ordenanzas ni votaciones sobre cambios de políticas programadas; la agenda es informativa y de procedimiento.

• Aprobación de las minutas de la reunión del 26 de mayo de 2026
• Actualización del Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center por el CEO Dr. John Pearson
• Actualización del proyecto de ahorro de energía en toda la ciudad por el Project Manager David Marcus

City Council Standing Committee

El Comité de Desarrollo Comunitario discutirá una actualización sobre proyectos de desarrollo de viviendas multifamiliares asequibles presentada por el Director de Desarrollo Comunitario. El comité también votará sobre la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores de abril y mayo de 2026.

• Actualización sobre proyectos de desarrollo de viviendas multifamiliares asequibles por la Directora Felicia Kilgore
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del comité del 21 de abril de 2026 y del 19 de mayo de 2026

General

El Concejo Municipal de Columbia llevará a cabo un taller presupuestario el 16 de junio de 2026 para discutir los fondos de ingresos especiales del año fiscal 2026/2027 y las posibles solicitudes de financiamiento externo. La subgerente municipal Missy Caughman tiene programado presentar información sobre el Fondo de Impuesto a la Hospitalidad, el Fondo de Impuesto al Alojamiento, la Tarifa de Desarrollo Turístico y el Reembolso de Permiso de Licor. El concejo también se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para recibir asesoría legal sobre una tarifa de franquicia para Forest Acres.

• Discusión de los ingresos especiales del año fiscal 2026/2027, incluidos el Fondo de Impuesto a la Hospitalidad y el Fondo de Impuesto al Alojamiento
• Revisión de las solicitudes de financiamiento externo presentadas por la subgerente municipal Missy Caughman
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre asesoría legal relacionada con la tarifa de franquicia de Forest Acres

City Council

El Consejo de la Ciudad celebrará la segunda lectura de la ordenanza del presupuesto del FY2027 y varias enmiendas a las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado. El orden del día de consentimiento incluye contratos para servicios para personas sin hogar, uniformes policiales, infraestructura de agua y la renovación del sistema de detección de disparos ShotSpotter.

• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-044 que adopta el presupuesto del FY2027
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-041 que modifica las tarifas y tasas de agua y alcantarillado
• Contratos para el Centro de Transiciones para Personas Sin Hogar: trabajo comunitario ($124,031), operaciones ($325,000), Housing First ($308,000), servicios de comidas en Rapid Shelter Columbia ($504,949)
• Compra de uniformes policiales ($270,000) y renovación del sistema de detección de disparos ShotSpotter ($565,920)
• Contrato de estudio de inundación en Marion Street con Kimley-Horn ($252,480) y construcción de tuberías principales de agua en las calles Devine y Blossom ($141,234)

General

El comité recibirá una actualización del tribunal municipal por parte del Administrador del Tribunal. La reunión incluye una sesión ejecutiva para discutir acuerdos contractuales propuestos y el posible empleo de un empleado.

• Actualización del Tribunal Municipal por Shawn Grant
• Discusión de acuerdos contractuales propuestos
• Discusión sobre el empleo de un empleado

General

El Concejo Municipal realizará una audiencia pública para adoptar el presupuesto para el año fiscal que termina el 30 de junio de 2027. El cuerpo también considerará actualizaciones en las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado y varios contratos de infraestructura.

• Ordenanza 2026-044 para adoptar el presupuesto del FY 2027
• Ordenanza 2026-041 sobre cambios en las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado
• Contrato para el sistema de energía solar en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Metro que no excederá $8,948,625.00
• Compras del Departamento de Policía: armas de fuego ($139,943.42) y computadoras/portátiles/equipo ($56,879.42)
• Resolución R-2026-025 para establecer una política de seguridad vial Cero Muertes

Council held a budget public hearing and unanimously gave first reading to the FY2027 budget ordinance (Ordinance 2026-044), which includes a $203M general fund with no property tax increase and a 5% water/sewer rate adjustment. A related water/sewer rate ordinance also received first reading. Consent items approved included police laptop/vehicle/firearm purchases and a satellite sewer agreement for the Scout Motors project. Items 12 and 14 (annexation and rezoning) were deferred; a solar contract item (Item 10) was pulled from the consent agenda but not voted on.

• Approved first reading of FY2027 budget ordinance (unanimous), no property tax increase, 5% water/sewer rate increase
• Approved first reading of water/sewer rate ordinance (unanimous), amending several fee sections
• Approved consent items: police laptops $56,879 (PCN Strategies), two trucks $87,824 (Hendrick Chevrolet), firearms $139,943 (AmChar), satellite sewer agreement for Scout Motors
• Deferred Item 12 (annexation & zoning for NX Shop Road) and Item 14 (rezoning at 1700 block Rosewood) at applicant request
• Removed Item 10 (solar PV contract for Metro WWTP, $8.95M to CMTA) from consent agenda; no subsequent vote recorded

General

El Consejo Municipal está celebrando un taller de presupuestos para discutir los ingresos especiales para el ejercicio fiscal próximo. La discusión incluye los fondos del impuesto a la hospitalidad y a los alojamientos, las tarifas de desarrollo turístico y los reembolsos por licencias de licor.

• Discusión del Fondo del Impuesto a la Hospitalidad
• Discusión del Fondo del Impuesto a los Alojamientos
• Discusión de la Tarifa de Desarrollo Turístico
• Discusión del Reembolso por Licencia de Licor
• Asignaciones de ingresos especiales propuestas

City Council

El Concejo Municipal discutirá el presupuesto propuesto para el Año Fiscal 2026/2027, que incluye el Fondo General con prioridades de seguridad pública, así como los fondos de Agua y Alcantarillado, Aguas Pluviales y Estacionamiento. La reunión es un taller; no están programadas votaciones formales. El Concejo también realizará una sesión ejecutiva para discutir la posible venta de propiedades en 801 Blossom Street y 816 Greene Street.

• Discusión del presupuesto propuesto para el FY 2026/2027 liderada por la Subgerente Municipal Missy Caughman
• Resumen del Fondo General con enfoque en Prioridades de Seguridad Pública
• Revisión del Fondo de Agua y Alcantarillado
• Revisión del Fondo de Aguas Pluviales y del Fondo de Estacionamiento
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre la venta de 801 Blossom Street y 816 Greene Street

City Council Standing Committee

Esta reunión del comité incluye tres presentaciones: una actualización del Comité de Acción para la Protección del Clima, un posible proyecto de mitigación de aguas pluviales bajo un Programa de Subvenciones para la Mitigación de Riesgos, y una actualización sobre el Proyecto Solar de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Metro. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones; la agenda se limita a recibir información y aprobar las actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Actualización del Comité de Acción para la Protección del Clima presentada por el Presidente Cameron Cohran
• Oportunidad de proyecto de mitigación de aguas pluviales del Programa de Subvenciones para la Mitigación de Riesgos presentada por el Director de Ingeniería Dana Higgins
• Actualización del Proyecto Solar de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Metro presentada por el Subgerente de la Ciudad Clint Shealy

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from its April 28, 2026 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational presentations and discussion: an update on the Climate Protection Action Committee's goals and public engagement efforts; a briefing on a $19 million Hazard Mitigation Grant for stormwater improvements aimed at reducing flooding in Five Points; and a report on a proposed solar farm at the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a contract planned for the June 9 City Council meeting. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved April 28, 2026 committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

El Comité de Desarrollo Comunitario discutirá el Plan de Acción Anual 2026/2027, que describe la financiación federal y local para vivienda y desarrollo comunitario. También revisarán la Estrategia de Desarrollo Residencial a Cinco Años, incluyendo un enfoque en la reurbanización de terrenos baldíos propiedad de la ciudad. No hay votaciones programadas; esta es una sesión solo de discusión.

• Discusión del Plan de Acción Anual 2026/2027 para la financiación del desarrollo comunitario
• Presentación de una Estrategia de Desarrollo Residencial a Cinco Años
• Revisión de terrenos baldíos de la Ciudad de Columbia para reurbanización
• Presentaciones de la Directora de Desarrollo Comunitario, Felicia Kilgore, y la Coordinadora de Proyectos Especiales, Ashley Jenkins

The Community Development Committee voted unanimously to approve the agenda with the addition of an overview of Contract Amendment No. 3 for the CDBG-MIT Program. Discussions included an update on the 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan, a five-year residential development strategy, and a proposed contract renewal with ICF Incorporated for disaster recovery program management. No voting decisions were made on these items; only the agenda was formally adopted.

• Approved agenda with addition of Item 3 (CDBG-MIT contract overview) (unanimous)

City Council

El Ayuntamiento de Columbia revisará varios contratos de infraestructura, incluida la rehabilitación de alcantarillas y mejoras en el sistema de agua. El cuerpo también está considerando una ordenanza relativa a un paso peatonal en Main Street.

• Enmienda al contrato de la Estación de Bombeo Smith Branch y la Fuerza Principal Fase 1 por un monto que no exceda de 3.190.055,00 dólares
• Contrato de construcción para la rehabilitación de alcantarillas sanitarias sin zanjas con Gulf Coast Underground, LLC por 2.500.000,00 dólares
• Servicios de diseño para el Proyecto de Mejora Comunitaria de Beltline Boulevard - Fase II por un monto que no exceda de 544.349,00 dólares
• Servicios de diseño para el Complejo de Seguridad Pública en 400 Laurel Street - Fase II por un monto que no exceda de 299.145,00 dólares
• Ordenanza N.º 2026-014 para un paso peatonal de la Universidad de Carolina del Sur en el bloque 300 de Main Street

City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including funding for vehicle purchases, software renewals, and professional design services. The Council also issued several proclamations recognizing community figures and heritage months.

• Approved $77,808.90 for solid waste refuse truck repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $132,681.34 for two new Chevrolet Silverado trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $161,100.00 for UKG Pro workforce management software renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $169,319.38 for asset tracking units from Samsara, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved design services for Public Safety Complex Phase II not to exceed $299,145.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $386,955.00 contract amendment for CDBG-MIT program management (unanimous)
• Approved design services for Beltline Boulevard Community Enhancement Phase II not to exceed $544,349.00 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 19, 2026 as Sara Kay Wrenn, Miss South Carolina 2025 Day

General

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir el Presupuesto Propuesto para el Año Fiscal 2026/2027, incluyendo el Fondo General. La reunión también incluye sesiones ejecutivas para asesoramiento legal sobre reclamaciones pendientes, negociaciones contractuales y compensación de empleados.

• Discusión del Presupuesto Propuesto para el Año Fiscal 2026/2027
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre negociaciones del contrato del Acuerdo de Comunicaciones del CRC 911
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre asesoramiento legal para el litigio Lake Windermere Dam and Ballpark, LLC v. City of Columbia
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre asesoramiento legal para la Tarifa de Franquicia de Forest Acres, arrendamientos de Washington Square y el Puente Green Street
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre compensación de empleados del Tribunal Municipal

The Columbia City Council held a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 proposed budget. The meeting focused on financial gaps, staffing levels, and potential revenue sources, but no final decisions or votes were recorded.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (7-0)
• Council voted unanimously to enter executive session

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

El Comité de Desarrollo Económico e Infraestructura escuchará una presentación sobre la Política de Incentivos para el Desarrollo Comercial por parte del Asistente del Administrador de la Ciudad y el Director de Desarrollo Económico. El comité también llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva para discutir asesoría legal sobre RockBlock Consulting, posibles expansiones comerciales en varios sitios, incluyendo 1950 Gervais Street y Capital City Ball Park, y negociaciones para un Acuerdo de Estacionamiento del Project WF. La aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 14 de abril también está en la agenda.

• Presentación sobre la Política de Incentivos para el Desarrollo Comercial
• Sesión ejecutiva: asesoría legal sobre RockBlock Consulting
• Sesión ejecutiva: discusión de expansión comercial en 1950 Gervais Street
• Sesión ejecutiva: discusión de Capital City Ball Park y 2001 Taylor Street
• Sesión ejecutiva: negociaciones para el Acuerdo de Estacionamiento del Project WF

Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública de Columbia discutirá varios temas, incluyendo una Resolución de Responsabilidad Parental y una actualización sobre el proceso de planificación de Compartir la Carretera y la Resolución Visión Cero. Los miembros también revisarán regulaciones para usos de vivienda colectiva y ruido vehicular dentro de los distritos de hospitalidad. La reunión incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y es una sesión solo de discusión.

• Resolución de Responsabilidad Parental presentada por el Concejal Tyler D. Bailey
• Actualización sobre el proceso de planificación de Compartir la Carretera y la Resolución Visión Cero por la Planificadora Leigh DeForth
• Revisión de Usos de Vivienda Colectiva por parte del Administrador de Zonificación, Cumplimiento del Código y Administración de Licencias Comerciales
• Revisión de Ruido Vehicular Dentro de los Distritos de Hospitalidad por el Jefe de Policía William 'Skip' Holbrook
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité de Seguridad Pública del 10 de marzo de 2026

General

El Concejo Municipal se reúne para un taller de presupuesto con el fin de discutir el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027, con un enfoque en el Fondo General y las prioridades de seguridad pública. Después de la discusión pública, el Concejo entrará en sesión ejecutiva para considerar negociaciones sobre acuerdos contractuales que involucran a We Love Five Points, LLC, el Congaree Riverfront District Business Park y otras entidades, y para recibir asesoría legal sobre una demanda.

• Discusión del presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027
• Sesión ejecutiva: negociaciones sobre acuerdos contractuales (We Love Five Points, LLC, Congaree Riverfront District Business Park, Convention Center District Business Park)
• Sesión ejecutiva: negociaciones relacionadas con el Acuerdo de Bomberos Intergubernamental y el Acuerdo de Comunicaciones CRC 911
• Sesión ejecutiva: recepción de asesoría legal sobre Brittany Ruffin como representante personal del patrimonio de JR contra la Ciudad de Columbia

City Council conducted a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 General Fund budget and public safety needs. Members discussed long-term planning for fire stations, police equipment costs, and the progress of the Public Safety Complex. No formal votes were taken on budget allocations during this session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal revisará varios contratos de infraestructura de alto valor, incluyendo reubicaciones de tuberías de agua y reparaciones de alcantarillado. El organismo también decidirá sobre el establecimiento del Distrito de Mejora Comercial de Vista y un cambio de zonificación para Bluff Road.

• Enmienda de contrato para servicios de ingeniería de Carolina Crossroads con CDM Smith, Inc. por hasta $1,985,278.00
• Contrato de construcción para la instalación de confort y baños públicos del río Saluda con First Class Construction, LLC por hasta $463,210.67
• Compra de vehículos de la División de Residuos Sólidos de múltiples proveedores por $793,728.00
• Ordenanza 2026-023 para establecer el Distrito de Mejora Comercial de Vista
• Enmienda del mapa de zonificación para 84, 92, 94, 100 y 108 Bluff Road de RD-MV a RM-1

Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included over $1.76 million in purchases and contracts for police, fire, parks, and solid waste. An ordinance to establish the Vista Business Improvement District was deferred to the next meeting. Presentations and proclamations were also made.

• Approved consent agenda (Items 7-17, 19-21) unanimously
• Deferred Item 18 (Vista Business Improvement District ordinance) to next meeting
• Approved $61,036.71 for police Axon camera kits
• Approved $62,550 for firing range parking lot paving
• Approved $84,500.28 for fire department software renewal
• Approved $293,200 for design services at 1213 Flora Street
• Approved $463,210.67 for Saluda River restroom facility construction
• Approved $793,728 for solid waste vehicles

Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee

El Comité de Artes, Preservación Histórica y Filantropía aprobará las actas del 9 de febrero de 2026, recibirá una actualización de la ColaJazz Foundation y discutirá una solicitud de colocación de arte público del Congaree Vista Guild. No hay votos programados sobre ordenanzas o cambios presupuestarios.

• Actualización de la ColaJazz Foundation presentada por el Director Ejecutivo Mark Rapp
• Solicitud de Colocación de Arte Público del Congaree Vista Guild discutida con la Directora Ejecutiva Abby Anderson
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del comité del 9 de febrero de 2026

City Council Standing Committee

Esta reunión del Comité de Asuntos de Salud, Sociales y Ambientales incluye tres presentaciones: iniciativas comunitarias de Prisma Health, un seguimiento de las zonas de amortiguamiento ribereño y una revisión del Programa del Centavo de Transporte del Condado de Richland. No hay votaciones ni decisiones programadas; la agenda se limita a discusión e intercambio de información.

• Presentación de Iniciativas Comunitarias de Prisma Health por la Sra. Lisa McFarlane
• Presentación de seguimiento de Zonas de Amortiguamiento Ribereño por el Director de Ingeniería Dana Higgins
• Revisión del Programa del Centavo de Transporte del Condado de Richland por Dana Higgins y el Director de Obras Públicas Robert Anderson
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del comité del 24 de marzo de 2026

The Columbia Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee met on April 28, 2026, and approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. The meeting included presentations on Prisma Health's OnMed telehealth stations, a proposed riparian buffer incentive program, and updates on the Richland County Transportation Penny Program. No substantive votes were taken; all items were for discussion only.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

El comité considerará la aprobación de las actas de febrero, recibirá una actualización de vivienda del director ejecutivo de Columbia Housing, y llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2026/2027, que describe los usos propuestos de los fondos federales de desarrollo comunitario.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité de Desarrollo Comunitario del 17 de febrero de 2026
• Presentación de actualización de Columbia Housing por la directora ejecutiva Jessica Anderson-Preston
• Audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2026/2027 por la directora de Desarrollo Comunitario, Felicia Kilgore

The Columbia Community Development Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, then heard a housing update from Columbia Housing CEO and a presentation on the Annual Action Plan for HUD funding. The committee deferred endorsement of the 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan and also deferred consideration of purchase and development agreements for three properties for Habitat for Humanity from the regular meeting agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda with added Item 4 (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred endorsement of 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan (consensus)
• Deferred purchase and development agreements for 4305 Catherine Avenue, 5315 N. Main Street, and 323 Pineneedle Road from the regular meeting agenda (consensus)

General

El City Council revisará el resumen del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027. El cuerpo también recibirá una actualización sobre Columbia Water y llevará a cabo sesiones ejecutivas sobre expansión comercial y reclamos legales.

• Resumen del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027
• Actualización sobre Columbia Water
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre servicios de ubicación o expansión comercial
• Sesión ejecutiva respecto a Nguyen v. City of Columbia

During a budget workshop, Columbia City Council reached consensus to approve $4.6 million in recommended allocations to the Hospitality Tax Committee and $2.8 million to the Accommodation Tax Committee. Council also received a preview of the FY 2026/2027 budget, including special revenues and a Columbia Water update highlighting progress on the wastewater Consent Decree. The meeting included an executive session to discuss economic development and a pending legal claim.

• Adopted agenda with added executive session item (unanimous)
• Consensus to approve $4.6M allocation to Hospitality Tax Committee
• Consensus to approve $2.8M allocation to Accommodation Tax Committee
• Entered executive session to discuss Project Congaree and Nguyen v. City of Columbia (unanimous, Bailey absent)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Columbia considerará autorizar un contrato de construcción de $17.8 millones para la Estructura de Compuertas del Canal y una enmienda de $2.1 millones para la reparación del terraplén del canal. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen contratos para seguridad en instalaciones para personas sin hogar, servicios de tratamiento de opioides y varios proyectos de infraestructura de agua y parques. Se programan audiencias públicas sobre anexiones y cambios de zonificación en dos ubicaciones.

• Autorización del contrato de $17,797,500 a Ruby-Collins para la Estructura de Compuertas del Canal (Artículo 15)
• Enmienda de contrato n.º 14 por $2,104,453 a Michael Baker para la reparación del terraplén del Canal de Columbia (Artículo 14)
• Enmienda de contrato n.º 7 por $374,651.84 a Mashburn Construction para la revitalización del Parque Finlay (Artículo 7)
• Anexión y zonificación para 6701 Windwan Drive — la propiedad pasará a ser RSF-1 (Artículo 16)
• Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para 84–108 Bluff Road de RD-MV a RM-1 (Artículo 17)

City Council unanimously approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a major amendment for the Columbia Canal. The council also passed two ordinances regarding land deeds and encroachments and issued several city proclamations.

• Approved $2.1M contract amendment for Columbia Canal embankment and facility repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $374,651.84 amendment for Finlay Park revitalization (Unanimous)
• Approved $310,750 contract for opioid treatment and training services (Unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 security services amendment for homeless facilities (Unanimous)
• Approved $558,340 amendment for Gills Creek Relief Sewer Phase I (Unanimous)
• Approved $327,575 roof replacement for Wastewater Treatment Plant building (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-024 for a 44 sq. ft. quit-claim deed at Bluff Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-027 for Fifth Third Bank sidewalk encroachment on Earth Road (Unanimous)

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

El Comité de Desarrollo Económico e Infraestructura de Columbia se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 10 de marzo de 2026, y luego celebrará una sesión ejecutiva para discutir la ubicación propuesta, expansión o prestación de servicios para tres asuntos de desarrollo económico: Capital City Ballpark, Proyecto DeBartolo y Proyecto WF. No se programan votaciones públicas ni decisiones sobre estos temas.

• Discusión en sesión ejecutiva sobre Capital City Ballpark
• Discusión en sesión ejecutiva sobre el Proyecto DeBartolo
• Discusión en sesión ejecutiva sobre el Proyecto WF
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 10 de marzo de 2026

The committee unanimously approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes and entered an executive session to discuss the Capital City Ballpark, Project DeBartolo, and Project WF. No substantive decisions were made regarding the agenda items.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Capital City Ballpark
• Entered executive session to discuss Project DeBartolo
• Entered executive session to discuss Project WF

City Council

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre artículos de consentimiento que incluyen la compra de radios policiales, software y un camión de residuos sólidos, así como rezonificaciones para múltiples propiedades. Se programó una audiencia pública sobre el plan propuesto del Distrito de Mejora Comercial de Vista. El concejo también considerará resoluciones para un bono de ingresos de vivienda de $22 millones y la compra de 1950 Gervais Street.

• Compra de 11 radios Motorola para la policía ($97,955)
• Audiencia pública sobre el plan propuesto del Distrito de Mejora Comercial de Vista
• Rezonificación de 150 Dutchman Boulevard de Desarrollo Industrial Ligero/Planificado a Distrito de Uso Mixto (MU-2)
• Resolución que autoriza hasta $22,000,000 en bono de ingresos de vivienda para el proyecto Haven at Palmer Pointe
• Resolución para comprar 1950 Gervais Street (precio no revelado)

Council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda (items 5-15), which included purchases of police radios, a solid waste truck, and software renewal; contract amendments for wastewater projects; a lease amendment; and several land use and zoning changes including annexation at Lake Murray Boulevard and rezoning at Dutchman Boulevard. The meeting also featured proclamations for a 100th birthday, National Telecommunicator Week, and Second Chance Month, but no public input was received.

• Approved $97,955 purchase of police radios and software (Motorola Solutions)
• Approved $281,302 finance software subscription renewal (CentralSquare Technologies)
• Approved $286,519 purchase of a Freightliner solid waste truck (Amick Equipment)
• Approved $74,500 contract amendment for wastewater compliance and lift station maintenance (Goodwyn Mills Cawood)
• Approved $290,374 contract amendment for Train 2 aeration dewatering system (Alfa Laval)
• Approved lease amendment with Old Boy Properties for 100 acres
• Approved rezoning at 150 Dutchman Boulevard to Mixed Use District (MU-2)
• Approved annexation and zoning for 450/460 Lake Murray Boulevard (MU-2)

City Council

El Consejo Municipal de Columbia celebra una sesión de trabajo que es mayormente procedimental, con el tema sustancial principal siendo una sesión ejecutiva para recibir asesoría legal sobre dos demandas pendientes (Ballpark, LLC v. City of Columbia y Betsy Newman, et al. v. City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals) y sobre la restauración de la Columbia Canal Hydroelectric Facility.

• Sesión ejecutiva para asesoría legal sobre la demanda Ballpark, LLC v. City of Columbia
• Sesión ejecutiva para asesoría legal sobre la demanda Betsy Newman, et al. v. City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals
• Sesión ejecutiva para asesoría legal sobre la restauración de la Columbia Canal Hydroelectric Facility

City Council unanimously approved a series of consent agenda items including police radio purchases, software renewals, and waste management equipment. The council also approved several zoning map amendments and land use confirmations.

• Approved $97,955.11 purchase of 11 Motorola Mobile Radios for Police Department
• Approved $281,302.89 for Annual Finance Enterprise Software subscription
• Approved $286,519.19 purchase of 2027 Freightliner Loadmaster Truck for Solid Waste Division
• Approved $74,500 contract amendment for wastewater compliance and lift station maintenance
• Approved $290,374 contract amendment for Train 2 Aeration Dewatering System
• Approved Ordinance 2026-020 to rezone properties at 150 Dutchman Blvd and others to Mixed Use District (MU-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-019 to annex 450 and 460 Lake Murray Boulevard as Mixed-Use District (MU-2)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Second Chance Month

General

Council Legislative Committee

The Columbia Council Legislative Committee will review meeting minutes from August 2025 and receive a federal legislative update. The body will also discuss the status of pending project requests, homeless and housing issues, and a 2026 Capitol Hill visit.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 Council Legislative Committee Minutes
• Federal Legislative Update presented by CapitalEdge
• Discussion of Homeless and Housing topics
• Review of 2026 Capitol Hill Visit
• Executive Session for receipt of legal advice

Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee

This meeting of the Columbia Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee will hear several presentations, including proposed revisions to the Animal Services Ordinance and considerations for riparian buffer zones. The committee will also receive updates from the Tree and Appearance Commission and the City Beautification initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Animal Services Ordinance Revisions presented by Superintendent Victoria Clary
• Riparian Buffer Zone Considerations by Congaree Riverkeeper Bill Stangler
• Tree and Appearance Commission Update by Chair Viola Hendley
• City Beautification Update by Public Works Director Robert Anderson
• Approval of February 24, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and endorsed proposed animal services ordinance revisions for City Council consideration. The proposed updates would require breeder business licenses, reduce pet tethering limits to two hours, raise unaltered pet fees to $100 annually, and add a lifetime license option for residents. Presentations also covered riparian buffer recommendations, tree canopy mapping, and neighborhood beautification planning.

• Approved February meeting minutes unanimously
• Endorsed animal services ordinance revisions for City Council consideration

General

The City Council work session will consider legal advice concerning two pending lawsuits: Tamara Nuekirk v. Lindon Shay James Harrison and the City of Columbia, and Margaretta Green v. City of Columbia. It will also review attorney‑client privileged advice related to the 2010 Bluff Road property. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Receipt of legal advice on Tamara Nuekirk v. Lindon Shay James Harrison and the City of Columbia
• Receipt of legal advice on Margaretta Green v. City of Columbia
• Receipt of legal advice on attorney‑client privileged matters concerning 2010 Bluff Road

The City Council held a work session and entered into executive session to discuss pending claims and attorney-client privileged matters. No substantive decisions or ordinances were passed during this meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Entered into Executive Session (unanimous)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider approving contracts for software renewals, vehicle purchases, and a parking deck construction project. The meeting also includes the first reading of ordinances regarding zoning and land use.

• Purchase of vehicles and heavy equipment for $2,629,775.65
• Construction contract for parking decks at Lady, Sumter, Taylor, and Arsenal Streets
• Software renewals for Polaris and Trend Micro totaling $196,518.28
• Ordinance 2026-015: Inclusion of property in a multi-county industrial park
• Ordinance 2026-016: Amending park and recreation user fees

The City Council approved several large-scale contracts including $2.6M for city vehicles and over $1.7M for parking deck improvements. Additionally, the council passed a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Social Work Month.

• Approved March 2026 as Social Work Month
• Approved Polaris software renewal for $93,204.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Trend Micro security software renewal for $103,314.28 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple sole source contracts totaling $108,850.72 (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle and heavy equipment purchases totaling $2,629,775.65 (unanimous)
• Approved parking deck construction contract for up to $1,741,208.70 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for water pumps up to $80,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of industrial park property inclusion ordinance (unanimous)

General

The Columbia Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will review meeting minutes, receive updates on the Columbia Ambassador Program and the USC/Columbia Technology Incubator, and hold an executive session to discuss specific economic development projects.

• Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Columbia Ambassador Program presentation
• USC/Columbia Technology Incubator 'The MIX' update
• Executive session for Project Bowtie, Project Perimeter, and Project WF

The committee voted unanimously to approve the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes. They also unanimously adopted the agenda, adding Project Kick and 2001 Taylor Street to Item 4. The committee unanimously voted to enter an executive session at 11:36 a.m. to discuss Item 4.

• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with Project Kick and 2001 Taylor Street added to Item 4 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Item 4 (unanimous)

General

The Columbia Public Safety Committee will consider approving the minutes from its February 17, 2026 meeting. The committee will hear the Columbia Fire Department’s 2025 annual report presented by Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of February 17, 2026 Public Safety Committee minutes
• Presentation of Columbia Fire Department 2025 Annual Report by Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins

The Columbia Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion about fire department operations and future plans.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

This is a City Council work session that will go into executive session to receive legal advice on Council Communications and a Forest Acres Franchise Fee, and to discuss negotiations for a proposed contractual arrangement with Rite Lite. No public votes or public hearings are scheduled; all substantive discussion occurs behind closed doors.

• Executive session discussion of Forest Acres Franchise Fee
• Executive session negotiation discussion regarding Rite Lite contract
• Legal advice on general Council Communications

The council voted unanimously to adopt the agenda, adding Park Policies to Item 1. The council also voted unanimously to enter executive session at 1:10 p.m. to discuss Items 1 and 2. No other actions were taken during the work session.

• Adopted agenda with Park Policies added to Item 1 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Items 1 and 2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider approving several contracts for park security, software upgrades, and water infrastructure projects, along with zoning changes for two residential areas and an amendment to short-term rental rules.

• Contract Amendment #4 for Finlay Park Security Services (up to $66,890.88)
• Construction contract for Charles R. Drew Wellness Center Pool Renovation (up to $232,530)
• Zoning and annexation for 700 Jacobs Mill Pond Road
• Zoning and annexation for RR142, 150, 156, NX156, 160, and N/S Jacobs Mill Pond Road
• Ordinance to repeal the residential short-term rental moratorium

The council unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes. It ratified six contract amendments and new contracts for security services, records‑management software, workforce software, a pool renovation, a bridge waterline relocation, and a water‑main project, with a combined value of $915,065.09. The council also gave first‑reading approval to two ordinances: one authorizing inclusion of property in an industrial park and another amending park user‑fee rules.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved six contracts (total $915,065.09) (unanimous)
• First‑reading approval of Ordinance 2026-015 for industrial park inclusion (unanimous)
• First‑reading approval of Ordinance 2026-016 amending park user‑fee rules (unanimous)

City Council Standing Committee

The Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee will consider approval of the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a city beautification update from the Public Works Director and Forestry Superintendent. It will also hear an animal services update from the Animal Services Superintendent. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of October 28, 2025 Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee meeting minutes
• City Beautification update presentation by Public Works Director Robert Anderson and Forestry Superintendent Brian Neiger
• Animal Services update presentation by Superintendent Victoria Clary

The Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee received updates on city beautification projects and the Adopt‑a‑Street program. Members reviewed proposed changes to the animal services ordinances and agreed to continue the discussion at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

• Approved October 28, 2025 Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Committee agreed to review proposed animal services ordinance updates at next meeting (consensus)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a presentation on place-based crime reduction in the Millwood Ave Corridor. The meeting also includes an update from the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.

• Presentation on Place-Based Crime Reduction in the Millwood Ave Corridor by Police Chief William "Skip" Holbrook
• Update from Director Trevon Fordham regarding the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)

The Public Safety Committee approved the June 25 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. Presentations covered a place‑based crime‑reduction effort in the Millwood Avenue corridor and an update from the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Council members asked staff to research the scope and process for new boarding and transitional housing and to survey vehicular noise in hospitality districts.

• Approved June 25 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Requested staff research on scope of boarding and transitional housing
• Requested staff research on process for establishing new boarding and transitional housing
• Requested staff research on vehicular noise in hospitality districts

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider several legal advisories in executive session, approve a series of consent agenda contracts and reimbursements, and vote on multiple annexation and zoning map amendments. Key items include annexing 700 Jacobs Mill Pond Road into the city with a new Urban Edge Mixed Residential classification, and adopting ordinance changes for short‑term rentals. The council will also consider a new parking deck construction contract and several resolutions for community events.

• Ordinance 2026-011: Annexation and zoning map amendment for 700 Jacobs Mill Pond Road (Urban Edge Mixed Residential, Planned Development)
• Contract for Washington Street Parking Deck construction, up to $399,492.50 (Restocon, LLC)
• Ordinance 2026-013: Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance to modify short‑term rental standards for owner‑occupied units
• Reimbursement of 2025 municipal election expenses, $177,311.08 to Richland County Voter Registration and Elections Office
• Contract Amendment #4 for Leesburg Road Widening, up to $107,595.00 (CDM Smith, Inc.)

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda, the February 3 work‑session minutes, and all items on the consent agenda, which included several procurement contracts. It also gave first‑reading approval to the annexation, future‑land‑use map amendment, and zoning‑map amendment for 700 Jacobs Mill Pond Road and for RR142, 150, 156, NX156, 160, and N/S Jacobs Mill Pond Road. The amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for owner‑occupied short‑term rentals was introduced, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved agenda adoption (unanimous)
• Approved February 3, 2026 work‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 6‑15, including multiple procurement contracts (unanimous)
• First‑reading approval of Annexation 700 Jacobs Mill Pond Road and related zoning map amendment (unanimous)
• First‑reading approval of Annexation RR142, 150, 156, NX156, 160, N/S Jacobs Mill Pond Road and related zoning map amendment (unanimous)
• Introduced amendment to Unified Development Ordinance for owner‑occupied short‑term rentals (outcome not recorded)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hear updates on the Toms Creek Mobile Market and the NeedNoMore initiative, with no formal votes scheduled. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 2025 meeting.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Mobile Market Update — Toms Creek Mobile Market presented by Director Ayesha Driggers and Larry Schneeberger
• NeedNoMore Initiative update by Director Ayesha Driggers and co-founders Svitlana and Yurii Koval

The committee unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It endorsed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with NeedNoMore for City Council's consideration. No other actions were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed NeedNoMore Memorandum of Understanding for City Council consideration (consensus)

Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee

The Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee will consider approving minutes from December 2025 and hold a discussion on the Vista Neighborhood Association Public Art Placement Project. No votes or financial actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Vista Neighborhood Association Public Art Placement Project

Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will first approve the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hear an update from the Columbia Area Development Partnership. The main agenda item is a discussion of proposed locations, expansions, or service provisions for several projects, including 2221 Devine Street, Capital City Ballpark, 2001 Taylor Street, the Devine Street Pedestrian Bridge, and projects named WF, Cardina, Stoa, and Olympus.

• Approve November 11, 2025 committee meeting minutes
• Presentation by Jeff Ruble, CEO of Columbia Area Development Partnership
• Discuss proposed location/expansion for 2221 Devine Street
• Discuss proposed location/expansion for Capital City Ballpark
• Discuss proposed location/expansion for Devine Street Pedestrian Bridge and other listed projects

The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to amend the agenda, adding the Convention Center to Item 3. It also unanimously approved the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee entered an executive session at 2:29 p.m. to discuss Item 3.

• Amended agenda to include Convention Center in Item 3 (unanimous)
• Approved November 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Item 3 (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hear a presentation on the Columbia Homelessness Consulting Services Project, then hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiations with Health Management Associates, Inc. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.

• Columbia Homelessness Consulting Services Project Kickoff presentation by Director of Homeless Services and Health Management Associates consultants
• Executive session to discuss negotiations for a proposed contractual arrangement with Health Management Associates, Inc.

The council voted unanimously to adopt the agenda, including Item 3 on the proposed Convention Center Hotel. Later, members voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss contractual negotiations and the Convention Center Hotel. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

• Adopted agenda unanimously, adding Convention Center Hotel item (unanimous vote)
• Entered executive session unanimously to discuss contractual negotiations and Convention Center Hotel (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will vote on two professional services contracts, including a $209,000 water‑main reconnection project and a $7,554,003.60 contract for Mill Creek Pump Station improvements. Several annexations and zoning map amendments will be considered for properties on SW/S Holloway Road, Old Leesburg Road, 3329 River Drive, and 4120 N Main Street. The council will also act on two encroachment ordinances for sidewalk and bike‑rack installations and adopt resolutions on a sanitary sewer pump station and a 911 communications agreement.

• Approve Professional Services Contract up to $209,000 for water main reconnections (I‑20, Monticello Rd, Lucius Rd) – Goodwin Mills Cawood, LLC
• Approve Construction Contract up to $7,554,003.60 for Mill Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements – Shady Grove Construction, LLC and subcontractors
• Annexation and zoning amendment for SW/S Holloway Road (Urban Edge Residential Small Lot, RSF‑3)
• Zoning map amendment to rezone 3329 River Drive from RM‑2 to Mixed Use (MU‑1) within historic overlay
• Ordinance granting encroachment to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union for sidewalks, bike racks, and ramp on Sumter and Lady Streets

The Columbia City Council approved a $7,554,003.60 construction contract for Mill Creek Pump Station improvements and adopted several annexation and zoning map amendments. It also approved a $209,000 professional services contract for water main reconnections and other routine agenda items.

• Adopted agenda with addition of encroachment ordinance for Larry Rowe – unanimous
• Approved Jan 20 2026 work session and regular meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved $209,000 professional services contract for water main reconnections (Project WM4852/WM4853)
• Approved $7,554,003.60 construction contract for Mill Creek Pump Station miscellaneous improvements
• Approved annexation and zoning amendment for SW/S Holloway Road (Urban Edge Residential Small Lot) – second reading
• Approved zoning map amendment rezoning 3329 River Drive to Mixed Use District – second reading
• Approved landmark designation and zoning amendment for 4120 N Main Street – second reading (staff vote 7‑0)
• Approved annexation and zoning amendment for 4316 and 4340 Old Leesburg Road – second reading (staff vote 7‑0)

City Council

City Council will receive updates on the Lourie Center and the redevelopment of the former I-277 Right-of-Way at North Main Street and River Drive. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss business expansion, municipal court judge employment, and contractual negotiations with Busted Plug.

• Redevelopment presentation for former I-277 Right-of-Way at North Main Street and River Drive
• Update on the Lourie Center
• Executive session on business expansion for BullStreet District and former I-277 Right-of-Way
• Executive session regarding Municipal Court Judges employment
• Executive session on contractual arrangements with Busted Plug

The Columbia City Council voted unanimously to adopt the meeting agenda. Later, the Council unanimously moved to enter an executive session to discuss items 3 through 5. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Entered executive session unanimously

City Council

City Council will vote on several contracts including a $1.6 million construction contract for the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant dewatering station, a $308,430 police equipment amendment, and an $82,494 fire software license. Public hearings and first readings are scheduled for two annexations and two zoning map amendments, including a landmark designation on N Main Street. Council will also consider a consent decree modification regarding Clean Water Act violations and an encroachment for sidewalk improvements on Garners Ferry Road.

• New construction contract for Project SS762301 Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant Dewatering Roll-Off Receiving Station, up to $1,623,292
• Contract amendment for Axon Enterprise fleet in-car cameras, Tasers, VR training, and subscriptions for police, $308,430.39
• New contract for Daily Fire Operations Management System with Carahsoft Technology Corp., $82,494.78
• Annexation and zoning amendments for properties on S Holloway Road (TMS#19201-01-04) and Old Leesburg Road (TMS#22113-01-02)
• Consent Decree Modification to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations at the wastewater treatment plant

The Columbia City Council unanimously approved several contracts, including a $1,623,292 wastewater dewatering contract, a $308,430 police equipment contract, and an $82,495 fire‑operations software contract. It also approved three ordinances and gave first‑reading approval to two annexations and a zoning map amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,623,292.00 Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant dewatering contract (unanimous)
• Approved $308,430.39 police in‑car camera, taser, VR training contract (unanimous)
• Approved $82,494.78 Daily Fire Operations Management System contract (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-001 encroachment grant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-002 consent decree modification (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-003 estoppel certificate agreement (unanimous)
• First‑reading approval of SW/S Holloway Road annexation (unanimous)
• First‑reading approval of 4316 & 4340 Old Leesburg Road annexation (unanimous)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will meet to approve contracts for security at a homeless center, opioid treatment programs, and various water and sewer infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice.

• Contract for security at Transitions Homeless Center (up to $243,750)
• Contract for opioid treatment (up to $356,624)
• Contract for Beltline water facility floor resurfacing (up to $95,803)
• Contract for Stebondale Road stream stabilization (up to $103,156)
• Contract for Pontiac Pump Station rehabilitation (up to $186,763)