Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 152 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 24 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 12, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
- 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
- 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
- 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 2025 TREX Type: D1 D2 To: Saikou Columbus Inc 5414 Westpointe Plaza Dr Columbus, OH 43228 From: Hasty Pies LLC DBA Grapevine Pizza & Bsmt & Patio 8581-8583 Refugee Rd Violet TWP Pickerington, OH 43147 Permit #: 7638592 Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6 To: 17th Quick Mart LLC 445 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: A&A Mini Mart LLC 445 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 8000445 New Type: D2 To: Shapeshifter LLC 129 McDowell St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 8059754 New Type: D5A To: Witness Columbus Airport LLC DBA Columbus Courtyard Airport 2901 Airport Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 9692305 New Type: D3 D3A To: Music Progress LLC 2210 Summit St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 62015120005 Stock Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Schmidts Expo Inc Exposition Center S of 17th Av 717 E 17th Av - 21 Bldgs Columbus, OH 43211 Permit #: 78471040005 Stock Type: D5 D6 To: Schmidts Expo Inc 3 Bldgs Exposition Center N of 17th Av 717 E 17th Av Columbus, OH 43211 Permit #: 7847104 Temp Type: F9 To: Columbus Downtown Development Corporation 229 Civic Center Dr Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 16531270016 Advertise Date: 5/17/2025 Agenda Date: 5/12/2025 Return Date: 5/22/2025
- 7 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 8 APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK
- 9 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 9 President Hardin stated "Due to the upcoming retirement of City Clerk, Andrea Blevins effective May 30, 2025, he moved that Toya Johnson be appointed as City Clerk effective June 1, 2025."
- FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a professional services contract with Community Solutions Collaborative. LLC for the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) project, in the amount of $160,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation and the expenditure of $160,000.00 from Fund 2248. ($160,000.00)
- FR-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pengwyn OEM Parts and Services with H.Y.O., Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- FR-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sodium Chloride with Mid-American Salt Llc; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-4 To authorize the Director of Development to enter a capital improvement grant agreement in an amount up to $1,266,571.25 with the Ohio History Society, dba, Ohio History Connection; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to match cash for the grant; to appropriate funds within the Northland and Other Acquisitions Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,266,571.25 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,266,571.25)
- 15 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-5 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Roadway-Multimodal-Mt. Vernon Avenue Phase 1 project. ($0.00)
- FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment located at the southwest corner of High Street and Russell Street to Russell & High LLC, and legally allow it to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)
- FR-7 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for Roadway - Leonard Avenue Improvements under RR Bridge project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; ($50,000.00)
- 19 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with Star House, to assist them in meeting the unique needs of homeless and housing-insecure high school and college-age youth; to authorize the transfer of $75,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the general fund. ($75,000.00)
- FR-9 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract, pursuant to Columbus City Codes, with Columbus Early Learning Centers to plan and implement the 2025 Summer Success Program, an eight-week summer intensive learning readiness program focused on pre-kindergarten children without prior early childhood education experience needed for developing key kindergarten readiness skills for the achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child is ready for kindergarten; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the General Fund. ($175,000.00)
- FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with HMB - Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $215,595.00 from the General Fund. ($215,595.00)
- 23 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a Subaward Grant Agreement with Community Shelter Board to extend the agreement termination date from June 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026 in order to complete the Crisis Mental Health Specialist initiative and expend all the federal funds in a timely manner. ($0.00)
- 25 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-12 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a contract, in accordance with the pertinent provisions to waive competitive bidding of Columbus City Code, with Azteca Systems, LLC. for additional software licenses for the Cityworks AMS System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $61,406.30 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($61,406.30)
- FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish a contract with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $191,510.00, $75,110.00 is hereby authorized in Fund 6000 (Water Operating) and $116,400.00 in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($191,510.00)
- FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc, for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Raw Sewage Pump Building Roof Replacement; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to make this contract approval contingent upon the loan being approved; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $987,045.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($989,045.00)
- FR-15 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or MOU, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)
- FR-16 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC for the Division of Power, the Division of Water, and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewer Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund. ($800,000.00)
- FR-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with T&M Associates, Inc., for the General Engineering Services - Supply 2024A project and with Wade Trim, Inc. for the General Engineering Services - Supply 2024B project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $900,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($900,000.00)
- 32 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-18 To authorize the transfer of $46,428.56 from the Development Services Fund to the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize appropriation in the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a not-for-profit grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to support the construction of the first of two new homes; and to authorize an expenditure of $129,830.00 from the Special Purpose Fund, Construction Trades Education Subfund. ($129,830.00)
- 34 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 35 WYCHE
- FR-19 To amend Chapter 1119 of the Columbus City Codes to allow flexibility for compliance with the prohibition on lead service lines.
- 37 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 38 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- FR-20 To rezone 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119), being 22.3± acres located on the west side of Galloway Road 130± feet south of Greenhaven Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-036).
- FR-21 To rezone 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), being 0.77± acres located on the north side of Johnstown Road, 225± feet Southwest of the intersection at Johnstown Road and Lamb Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: M-2, Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z23-066).
- 41 VARIANCES
- FR-22 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.41(H) Standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119) to allow lots to front upon private streets for a townhouse development in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-135).
- FR-23 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2585 BILLINGSLEY RD. (43235), to allow exterior storage of automobile parts in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-019).
- FR-24 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3361.03, Development plan, for the property located at 2062 CROWN PLAZA DR. (43235), to allow a drive-in business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV24-120).
- FR-25 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.13(B)(D), Driveway; 3312.21(A)(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; and 3367.15(A)(C)(D), M-2 Manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-071).
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 47 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 48 BEATTY
- CA-1 To Honor And Recognize The Members Of The Zeta Alumni Association, Inc., On The Occasion Of Its Reunion And Celebration Of The 110th Anniversary Of The Zeta Chapter Of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- 50 DORANS
- CA-2 To Honor, Recognize, and Life of Commissioner Greg Nutter
- 52 GREEN
- CA-3 To Recognize Period Poverty Awareness Week in Columbus
- CA-4 To Recognize and Celebrate Autism Speaks and the Empower Summit & Challenge
- 55 REMY
- CA-5 To Recognize the 2025 Cinema Columbus Film Festival and Honor Local Filmmakers
- CA-6 To commemorate the 100th anniversary of G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. and the expansion of it Columbus facility in 2025.
- 58 WYCHE
- CA-7 To celebrate Highland Youth Garden’s Annual Spring Festival on Thursday, May 15, 2025
- 60 HARDIN
- CA-8 To Honor and Recognize July 7th, 2025 as the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Women Business Owners
- CA-9 To Honor the Installation of Pastor Tony Ransom as the Senior Pastor at Rhema Christian Center
- 63 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify an existing contract with Technology Site Planners, Inc.to provide data center alarm monitoring and first responder services; and to authorize the expenditure of $54,675.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($54,675.00)
- CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Aftermarket Fire Equipment Parts with Johnson’s Fire Equipment Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- CA-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement with BBCO Design LLC, for the City Facility Condition Assessments Phase 3 project; to authorize an expenditure of $600,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($600,000.00)
- CA-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Aluminum Sheeting and Sign Blanks with MD Solutions, LLC. ($0.00)
- CA-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with vCloud Tech, Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, Red Hat learning subscriptions, and Red Hat JBOSS including maintenance and support; to authorize the expenditure of $163,007.90 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($163,007.90)
- CA-15 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Elgin Sweeper Parts with A. & H. Equipment Company in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
- CA-16 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to renew a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignments and Ford OEM repairs; to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)
- CA-17 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Vactor OEM Parts with A. & H. Equipment Company in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
- CA-18 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services with JP Morgan Chase Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $680,000.00 from various funds within the City; and to declare an emergency. ($680,000.00)
- CA-19 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a Lease Agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society for the lease of space located at 333 West Broad Street, and to declare an emergency ($0.00).
- 74 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $230,000.00 with Columbus State Community College to provide financial support for their Small Business Development Center staff; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $230,000.00; to allow for the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($230,000.00)
- CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc., dba Experience Columbus for the purpose of providing support to the organization’s efforts to market Columbus for sporting events, conferences and convention planning activities in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the transfer, of up to $500,000.00 from the General Fund Citywide Account to the Department of Development’s General Fund Budget; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00).
- CA-22 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $24,154.57 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $72,463.69 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $96,618.26 to the Gahanna-Jefferson School District to compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as a result of CRA tax abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the expenditure of $96,618.26 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($96,618.26)
- 78 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-23 To authorize the directors of the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities to enter into maintenance agreements with NM Developer LLC for nonstandard improvements within public right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-24 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to enter into agreements with CSX Transportation Inc. and Norfolk Southern Railway Company relative to the Bridge Rehab - UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $225,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)
- CA-25 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Environmental Design Group, LLC in connection with the Bikeway-SR161-Sawmill Road to Thompson Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000)
- 82 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-26 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00)
- CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual approval and authorization, with the option to extend for two (2) one-year terms, with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide permit management system and application services for the Office of Special Events; and to authorize the expenditure of $54,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285. ($54,000.00)
- CA-28 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with S.G. Loewendick & Sons Inc. for the Facility Demolition 2024 Project; to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
- CA-29 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract with Barry M. Damron dba Above Sound LLC Audio, Video, Lighting and Stage Production Services for the 2025 Jazz and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; and to authorize the expenditure of $227,113.09 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285. ($227,113.09)
- CA-30 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with EPIC Youth and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($40,000.00)
- CA-31 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Community Foundation; to authorize an expenditure in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
- 89 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-32 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to modify the contract with Veritext, LLC to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $5,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
- CA-33 To amend Ordinance No. 0148-2025, passed by City Council on February 10, 2025, for the purchase of Offsite Document Storage & Retrieval Services with Access Information Management Corporation to allow for the purpose of fully funding the contract by increasing the amount being funded by $1,174.98; to authorize the expenditure of $1,174.98 in additional funds from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($1,174.98)
- CA-34 To grant an extension of injury leave for Officer Kraig Gibson for the period April 6, 2025 through September 1, 2025 as recommended by the Board of Industrial Relations; and to declare an emergency.
- 93 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-35 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $50,000.00 and any additional funds for the Public Health Workforce Accreditation grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $50,000.00 and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Public Health Workforce Accreditation grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
- 95 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-36 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation on behalf of the Division of Fire as authorized by Ordinance 0977-2022 for extended warranty and preventative maintenance services for the ZOLL devices; to authorize the expenditure of $91,705.32 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($91,705.32)
- CA-37 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph Corporation for maintenance services and software licenses for the CAD system in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $763,623.24 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($763,623.24)
- CA-38 To authorize the transfer $328,115.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program; and to declare an emergency ($328,115.00).
- CA-39 To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for use of the Genetec Advantage software for the Neighborhood Safety Camera program under the City's sole source procurement provision; to authorize the expenditure of $68,359.62 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($68,359.62)
- 100 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-40 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with YSI, Incorporated for the purchase and delivery of a FS3700 Automated Chemistry Analyzer-CN for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $50,525.20 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($50,525.20)
- CA-41 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Rubicon Technologies Holdings, LLC to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from Rubicon Technologies Holdings, LLC to Wastech Corp.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-42 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of a Agilent 5900 SVDV ICP-OES for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $161,489.22 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($161,489.22)
- CA-43 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Woolpert, Inc. for the implementation of a Cityworks Asset Management System for the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)
- CA-44 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase funding to an existing agreement with ARCOS LLC., for the implementation and support of an Overtime Call-Out System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $245,898.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($245,898.00)
- CA-45 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,576.98 from the Division of Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($83,576.98)
- CA-46 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement and all necessary amendments with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT), for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to provide interstate pump station maintenance and receive reimbursement from the State. ($0.00)
- 108 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-47 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into not-for-profit service contracts with LifeCare Alliance in an amount up to $160,000.00 and Central Community House of Columbus in an amount up to $90,000.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to administer home repair program services; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the from the 2025 General Fund budget; and to authorize payment of expenses prior to the execution of a purchase order, starting April 1, 2025. ($250,000.00)
- CA-48 To accept the application (AN25-001) of Ronald H. Rice, Successor Trustee for the annexation of certain territory containing 14.9± acres in Orange Township.
- CA-49 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-007) of 1.0± Acres in Truro Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-50 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a partial release of the mortgage and restrictive covenant of Bretton Woods Senior Housing Limited Partnership and execute any other documents necessary to accomplish this task.
- CA-51 To amend Ordinance Number 2989-2024 for the sole purpose of adding the fees for the Foreclosure, Vacant and Wholesaler registries to the Combined Development Related Fee Schedule as shown on the attachment; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-52 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-008) of 14.07± Acres in Jackson Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 116 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-1 To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the agreement with Fast LP for one (1) year to maintain and support the GenTax revenue management system for the Division of Income Tax, including additional messaging and identity verification services; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,762,753.00 from the General Fund. ($2,762,753.00).
- 117 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 118 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-2 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Data Ticket, Inc. relative to the Citation Processing Management System and Permit Management System; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund to pay for this contract; to act in accordance with the provisions of the sole source procurement of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329, for the citation processing management system and permit management system; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)
- SR-3 To authorize the Director of Public Service to prepare and submit a Pedestrian and Bicycle Special Solicitation Application to the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements relative to application award; to accept and expend grant funds; and issue refunds if necessary, after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)
- SR-4 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, to establish a purchase order with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. utilizing an Ohio Department of Transportation Contract to acquire (4) Cronkhite 3612 Tow Behind Utility Trailers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $66,828.00 from the Department of Public Service from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,828.00)
- SR-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of various Pavement Materials & Aggregates for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to utilize State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Transportation contracts; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements and State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Transportation contracts for Pavement Materials & Aggregates; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $650,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)
- 123 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-6 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings for increased Laboratory Testing Services for the Sexual Health and Wellness Center for the period of March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $25,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00).
- SR-7 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Inc. in support of its general operations and capacity building; to authorize an appropriation of $65,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($100,000.00)
- 126 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-8 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,515,613.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder and related equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $2,515,613.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,515,613.00)
- SR-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreements for the purchase of uniforms and accessories for the Division of Police from existing Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $3,367,868.00.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($3,367,868.00)
- 129 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-10 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Utility Service Partners Private Label dba Homeserve to allow Homeserve to market water and sewer line protection plans to customers served by the City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 131 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 131 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,515,613.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder and related equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $2,515,613.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,515,613.00)
- SR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into two separate grant agreement with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio in a total amount up to $1,475,000.00 to enable the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio to be the Designated Organization as defined in the Columbus City Codes and to make available free full legal representation to unrepresented tenants facing eviction from their homes at Franklin County Municipal Court with an option to modify and renew for one additional year; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $975,000.00 from the general fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from within the ERA2 funds. ($1,475,000.00)
- SR-12 This ordinance authorizes the appropriation in an amount up to $1,173,587.48, the transfer between object classes in an amount up to $126,639.13, and the expenditure of funds in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 of the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the HOME Investment Partnerships ARP Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into separate commitment letters, loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages, and restrictive covenants with Nelson Park Preservation Association LLC, in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the Nelson Park Apartments project based on their funding sources; and to authorize an emergency. ($1,500,000.00) (Amended by ord. 2471-2025 passed on 9/29/2025 - LG)
- 135 ADJOURNMENT
- 139 ADJOURNED AT 6:24 PM
- 140 RECONVENE
- 141 RECONVENED AT 6:52 PM
- 142 RECESS
- 143 RECESSED AT 6:52 PM
- 144 RECONVENE
- 145 RECONVENED AT 7:06 PM
- 146 PRESIDENT HARDIN STATED "EXECUTIVE SESSION AS PROVIDED FOR IN COLUMBUS CITY CHARTER SECTION 8, CITY CODE SECTION 111.01 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 121.22(G)(3) CONFERENCES WITH AN ATTORNEY FOR THE PUBLIC BODY CONCERNING DISPUTES INVOLVING THE PUBLIC BODY THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF PENDING OR IMMINENT COURT ACTION".
- 147 RECESS
- 148 RECESSED AT 7:06 PM
- 149 RECONVENE
- 150 RECONVENED AT 9:03 PM
- 151 ADJOURNMENT
- 152 ADJOURNED AT 9:03 PM