City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Columbia, SC
Meeting Date
August 18, 2026

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

18 items on the agenda.

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Call to Order

Call to Order

Invocation

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance

Adoption of the Agenda

Adoption of the Agenda

Public Input

Public Input

Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address Columbia City Council about items on the agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

Approval of MinutesItem 1

Council is asked to approve the August 4, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes.

PresentationsItem 2

American Heart Association Check Presentation - Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

PresentationsItem 3

Black Expo Update — Mr. Darrin Thomas, President / Thomas Media Group

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item 4

Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to approve the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Cisco Con-SmartNet Software Services renewal, as requested by the Information Technology Department on July 9, 2026.

Award to Presidio Networked Solutions, using the South Carolina State Contract in the amount of $88,337.80. This vendor is located in Atlanta, GA. Funding Source: Information Technology - Maintenance and Service Contract (1011120-638200). The original budget amount is $88,337.80.

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item 5

Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to approve the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Elevator Maintenance Services renewal, as requested by the Support Services Division on July 23, 2026.

Award to TK Elevator Corporation, using the OMNIA Cooperative Contract in the amount of $172,680.00. This vendor is located in Atlanta, GA. Funding Source: Utilities Lake Murray Water Plant - Maintenance and Service Contract (5516207-638200) $2,700.00; Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Maintenance and Service Contract (5516208-638200) $2,700.00; Utilities Columbia Canal Water Plant - Maintenance and Service Contract (5516206-638200) $2,700.00; General Support Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1011201-638200) $47,100.00; Drew Wellness Center - Maintenance and Service Contract (1015115-638200) $2,700.00; Police Administrative Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1012402-638200) $20,100.00; Support Services Public Building - Maintenance and Service Contract (5511219-638200) $25,800.00; Parking Arsenal Hill Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313103-638200) $3,480.00; Parking Lady Street Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313104-638200) $10,200.00; Parking Sumter Street Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313106-638200) $10,800.00; Parking Washington Street Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313108-638200) $5,100.00; Parking Park Street Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313109-638200) $5,400.00; Parking Lincoln Street Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313112-638200) $5,400.00; Parking PJ Cannon Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313114-638200) $9,600.00; Parking Devine Street Deck - Maintenance and Service Contract (5313115-638200) $10,200.00; Parking Sable Street Deck – Maintenance and Service Contract (5313116-638200) $2,700.00; and Parking Freed Street Deck – Maintenance and Service Contract (5313117-638200) $6,000.00. The original budget amount is $172,680.00.

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item a

Specialized Support to the Accreditation Unit

Vendor & Location: Millenium Consulting McCormick, SC | Amount: $60,000.00

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item b

Property Crimes/Investigative Specialist within the Criminal Investigations Bureau

Vendor & Location: Jason I Whittle Columbia, SC | Amount: $60,000.00

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item c

Cold Case and Adult Missing Persons Specialist within the Criminal Investigations Bureau

Vendor & Location: Holbrook Professional, LLC Lexington, SC | Amount: $60,000.00

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item d

Consultation, Armorer, and Basic Markmanship Assistance Services

Vendor & Location: DLD Tactical, LLC Gaston, SC | Amount: $60,000.00

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item e

Expertise and Training in Support of Initiatives Addressing Individual and Group Needs, with a Primary Focus on Crisis Mitigation, Mental Health and Homelessness

Vendor & Location: C. Bruce Works, LLC Columbia, SC | Amount: $60,000.00

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item f

Specialized Support to the Columbia Police Department's Real Time Crime Center

Vendor & Location: Integrity Investigative & Consulting Solutions, LLC Columbia, SC | Amount: $60,000.00

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item g

Background Investigator within the Administrative Bureau

Vendor & Location: ASLCB Consulting Elgin, SC | Amount: $60,000.00

Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9Item a

One (1) 2027 Freightliner M2-106 plus Street Sweeper for the Solid Waste Division, as requested on July 8, 2026.

Vendor & Location: Amick Equipment Company, Inc. Lexington, SC | Procurement Method: North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Contract #26-10-0422R | Funding Source: Solid Waste Street Sweeping — Auto, Trucks, Heavy Equipment-Capital (5534408-658500). The original