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This was a city council meeting of Columbus, Georgia, held on June 16, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various community and development issues. Key procurement-related topics included approval of a $7.4 million design-build contract awarded to Brasfield & Gorrie for the Columbus Uptown Pickleball Complex, with funding sourced from general fund reserves and Tax Allocation District (TAD) funds. The council also approved contract extensions for elevator maintenance and post-accident drug screenings, as well as a contract amendment increasing costs for inmate food management services. Additionally, a $730,670 expenditure was approved for mold remediation at the Liberty Theatre and Frank Chester Recreation Center. The council discussed funding options for additional pickleball courts and emphasized the importance of completing the project within budget to avoid costly future changes. Other procurement actions included approval of risk management legal services and budget reallocations for golf course operations and tax office expenses. The meeting also addressed zoning ordinances, a youth curfew ordinance specific to the Uptown district, and a technology overlay district related to potential data center development. No votes were taken during the executive session, but subsequent settlements totaling $527,000 were approved. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, contract awards, budget appropriations, and community safety policies affecting future procurement and development activities.