City Council - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Adoption of the Agenda

Public Input

Council is asked to approve the October 6, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

Presentation of a Professional Certificate in Building Resilience Through Trauma-Informed Leadership to the Homeless Services Department — Dr. Elaine Chavez Swain, DSW, LMSW, Program Chair of Social Work / Columbia College

Council is asked to approve the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Contract for Professional Services for Improvement and Operational Services within the Downtown Business Improvement District Including Marketing and Advertising, as requested by the Economic Development Department on September 8, 2026. Award to the City Center Partnership in the amount of $70,000.00. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.

Funding Source: Economic Development - Special Projects (5511301-638300). The original budget amount is $70,000.00. Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on September 8, 2026.

Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Professional Services Contract for Transportation for the Overflow Shelter, as requested by Homeless Services on October 20, 2026. Award to Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in an amount not to exceed $85,228.00. The initial term of the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date of April 1, 2027. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.

Funding Source: Homeless Services — Special Contracts — Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) (1014501-636600). The original budget amount is $85,228.00.

Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Professional Services Contract for Professional Janitorial Services for the Public Works Department, as requested by the Support Services Division on August 31, 2026. Award to Duraclean by Maidover, in an amount not to exceed $131,934.80. The initial term of the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date eight (8) months from commencement and the option to renew for one additional one-year period. This firm is located in Greenwood, SC.

Funding Source: Streets - Storm Drains - Maintenance and Service Contract (5534203-638200). The original budget amount is $131,934.80.

Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to Purchase Two (2) 2026 Chevy Silverado Pickup Trucks for the Canal Water Treatment Plant, as requested by the Fleet Services Division on September 11, 2026. Award to Alan Jay Automotive Management, using the SC State Contract in the amount of $96,095.72. This vendor is located in Sebring, FL.

Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Auto, Trucks, Heavy Equipment-Capital (5516206-658500). The original budget amount is $96,095.72.

Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Change Order #3 for Project WM4819/WM4820; Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Installation for Water Districts 1,2,3,4, and 5 - Phase 4, as requested by Columbia Water on October 1, 2026. Award to Lake Murray Utility Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00. The current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2027. This firm is located in Chapin, SC.

Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - AMI Phase 4 Installations - Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM481901-658650) $500,000.00 and Water and Sewer Capital Projects - AMI Phase 4 Installations - Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM482001-658650) $500,000.00. The current budget amount is $1,584,000.00. The budget amount for this change order is $1,000,000.00. The revised budget amount is $2,584,500.00.

Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS6966; Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation, as requested by Columbia Water on August 25, 2026. Award to McClam & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,619,986.00. The current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2027. This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.

Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Capital Project Costs (5529999-658650). The current budget amount is $8,924,772.00. The budget amount for this amendment is $1,619,986.00. The revised budget amount is $10,544,758.00. This is a Columbia Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE) program project with a 15% CDBE goal. The overall goal of 15% was originally exceeded at 15.17%. The CDBEs do not offer services required for the added scope of work under this amendment. McClam and Associates, Inc. is the prime and will provide sanitary sewer rehabilitation services at 54.19% ($877,854.00) of the amendment amount. The following subcontractor will provide additional services and/or materials: Tri-State Utilities, located in Chesapeake, VA, will provide cured-in-place pipe and sanitary sewer bypass pumping services at 45.81% ($742,132.00) of the amendment amount.

Ordinance No.: 2026-088 - Granting an encroachment to 50 Year Storm LLC for the use of the right of way area of the 2400 block of Devine Street for the installation and maintenance of metal support light poles with suspended string lighting adjacent to 2414 Devine Street, Richland County TMS# 11312-06-04

First reading approval was given October 6, 2026.

Ordinance No.: 2026-089 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract of Sale between Latisha Miles-Hall and City of Columbia, South Carolina for the sale of 5236 Spalding Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203, Richland County TMS # 11705-16-04

First reading approval was given October 6, 2026.

Ordinance No.: 2026-090 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract of Sale between Deanna Mack and City of Columbia, South Carolina for the sale of 5240 Randall Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203, Richland County TMS # 11705-15-07

First reading approval was given October 6,