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Mayor Coble to Speak at Greater Columbia Community Relations Council 46th Annual Luncheon
The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) will hold its 46th Annual Luncheon on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street. Mayor Bob Coble will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Tickets for this event are available to the public at the cost of $35 per person and must be purchased in advance by contacting the CRC office at 803.733.1130.

The City of Columbia is now accepting grant applications for the 2010-2011 year for Hospitality Tax, Accommodations Tax, and Community Promotions Funding.

City Stimulus Update
Click here to view information regarding the use of Federal stimulus funds for the City of Columbia.

City Newsroom

Mar 01-26, 2010
Bridge Closure and Repair Notification

Mar 25, 2010
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm
Mayor Bob Coble to Speak at Greater Columbia Community Relations Council 46th Annual Luncheon

Mar 25, 2010
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Mayoral Forum

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General Services Department

The General Services Department is an internal service operation that provides quality services to all departments and divisions, providing fleet and facility support so that each can perform their function efficiently and safely.

General Services Administration

Contact Information:

General Services Director

David Knoche…..545-3187

jdknoche@columbiasc.net

Administrative Assistant

Della Waden…..545-3187

dbwaden@columbiasc.net

Fleet Services

Fleet Services Division manages maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment owned by the City of Columbia and Richland County Fire.

The goal of Fleet Services is to insure the availability and safety of vehicles and equipment so that using Departments and Divisions can better serve the citizens of the Columbia and surrounding areas.

Example of Fleet Services activities include but are not limited to:

Maintain City of Columbia owned vehicles and equipment.

Maintain Richland County fire equipment.

Maintain all related records.

Purchase of repair parts and supplies.

Managing vehicle/equipment acquisition, preparation, and disposal.

Monitor vehicle accidents, and records.

Provide vehicle and equipment specifications.

Maintain underground storage tanks.

Maintain fueling sites.

Contact information:

Fleet Services Superintendent

Edgar Heustess…..545-3890

eahuestess@columbiasc.net

Fleet Services Assistant Superintendent

Robert J. Phillips…..545-3806

rjphillips@columbiasc.net

Shop Supervisor

V. Morgan Graham…..545-3811

vmgraham@columbiasc.net

Support Services

Support Services is responsible for maintaining City facilities, grounds, mail service and associated maintenance and service contracts.

The goal of Support Services is to provide a safe working environment with in all City facilities so that Departments and Divisions may better serve the Citizens of Columbia.

Example of Support Services activities include but are not limited to:

Maintain City facilities.

Internal and Contract mail Service.

Maintain contracts (elevator, custodial, pest control, landscaping, copiers, ect.)

Maintain inner-city bus shelters and bus stop benches.

Assist Police Department with their Crime prevention Program and Summer HVAC /Fan Program.

Contact information:

Support Services Administrator

Dave Cummings…..545-3115

dcummings@columbiasc.net

Support Services Administrative Assistant

Patricia Peake…..545-3104

papeake@columbiasc.net