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April 7, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 127 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 18 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 7, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
  4. 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2025 Transfer Type: D4 To: Diva Den LLC DBA De La Soul 5200 Riding Club Columbus, OH 43201 From: Diva Den LLC DBA De La Soul 797 St Clair Ave 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 22058390007 Stock Type: D1 D2 To: Panini Opa European Street Food LLC & Patio 4799 Sawmill Rd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 6672101 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: SSA Group LLC AKA SSA Ohio LLC DBA COSI 333 W Broad St & Patios Columbus, OH 43215 From: Service Systems Associates Inc DBA COSI 333 W Broad St & Patios Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 76432140015 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: Billy Corgan Likes the Cubbies LLC 1st Fl & Patio 260 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 From: Tavernesque LLC & Walk in Cooler 1st Fl & Patio 260 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 9718354 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Ramos Alex LLC 3036 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 From: Ramos Alex LLC DBA New York Market 3307 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 71956730011 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Planegang Entertainment PGE LLC 1st Fl Bsmt & Patio 79 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 From: Ohio Grown LLC DBA House Taco 1st Fl Bsmt & Patio 79 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 6954505 New Type: D5 To: Vinci Nail Lounge LLC 1289-91 W Lane Ave Columbus, OH 43221 Permit #: 92788880005 New Type: D5 To: 195 Thurman Ave LLC 195 Thurman Ave Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 6564336 Advertise Date: 4/12/2025 Agenda Date: 4/07/2025 Return Date: 4/17/2025 C0010-2025 Read and Filed
  7. 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. 8 GREEN
  9. 2 To Recognize April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month 0071X-2025 Adopted Pass
  10. 10 WYCHE
  11. 3 To recognize and celebrate April as Native Plant Month in Columbus, Ohio. 0074X-2025 Adopted Pass
  12. 12 HARDIN
  13. 4 To Honor and Recognize the Sponsors of the Seniors Community Health Fair for Their Dedication to Serving the Senior Population of Franklin County 0072X-2025 Adopted Pass
  14. 14 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  15. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  16. 16 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Utilities to enter into a contract with Labworks, LLC, for maintenance and support of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure $66,963.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($66,963.00) 0686-2025 Read for the First Time
  18. 18 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to modify and increase a contract with I Know I Can for college access services associated with the Columbus Promise program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize payment for expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($700,000.00) 0571-2025 Read for the First Time
  20. 20 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  21. FR-3 To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $4,570,000.00 for the Elevate! 2.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for 12-month periods beginning January 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the transfer between object classes and the expenditure in an amount up to $3,492,000.00 within the Emergency Human Services Fund, and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds an amount up to $1,078,000.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Fund. ($4,570,000.00) 0745-2025 Read for the First Time
  22. 22 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. FR-4 To authorize the appropriation of $57,319.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund to provide funding for personnel expenses in the Franklin County Municipal Court Self-Help Center. ($57,319.00) 0796-2025 Read for the First Time
  24. 24 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  25. FR-5 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model; and to authorize the expenditure of $341,541.60 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($341,541.60) 0110-2025 Read for the First Time
  26. FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations for the purchase of Cellular Voice and Wireless Data Communication Services for the Department of Public Utilities from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Office, with Cellco Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and $106,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($256,000.00) 0306-2025 Read for the First Time
  27. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,357,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; ($3,357,000.00) 0354-2025 Read for the First Time
  28. FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for purchase, installation, maintenance and service of security cameras and related equipment in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $314,765.08 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($314,765.08) 0712-2025 Read for the First Time
  29. FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the power supply agreement with AEP Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPEP) to change the definition of Forecasted Remaining Quantities to provide more specificity in the event of an early termination. ($0.00) 0758-2025 Read for the First Time
  30. FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Yeomans Scum Ejector Parts for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $52,947.30 from the Division of Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($52,947.30) 0768-2025 Read for the First Time
  31. FR-11 To amend Ordinance 0119-2025 to correct an error in Section 1 Fiscal Year, changing the incorrect 2024 to the correct 2025. (0.00) 0791-2025 Read for the First Time
  32. FR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Edwards Land Clearing, Inc. for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($300,000.00) 0798-2025 Read for the First Time
  33. 33 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  34. FR-13 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $325,000.00 from the 2025 HOME Investment Partnerships grant; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not-for-Profit Service Contract with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $325,000.00 for the Tenant Base Rental Assistance Program and authorize the payment of expenses starting January 1, 2025 prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($325,000.00) 0819-2025 Read for the First Time
  35. FR-14 To authorize the appropriation and the expenditure in an amount up to $200,000.00 of 2025 HOME Investment Partnership Program grant funds; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into individual grant agreements with Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation, Gertrude Wood Community Foundation, Franklinton Development Association, and Community Development for All People, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 each to provide operating support, with the term for the grant agreement and starting January 1, 2025 ending December 31, 2025; and to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order starting January 1, 2025. ($200,000.00) 0832-2025 Read for the First Time
  36. FR-15 To authorize the appropriation in an amount up to $4,340,553.91 which contains grant and program income for 2024 and the expenditure in an amount up to $45,000.00 of 2024 HOME program income funds; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $45,000.00 with the Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus to provide operating support, with the term for the grant agreement and starting January 1, 2025, and with authorization for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($45,000.00) 0861-2025 Read for the First Time
  37. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  38. 38 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  39. 39 DORANS
  40. CA-1 To Congratulate Robin Baradarvar as the 2025 George Meany Youth Services Award Recipient. 0075X-2025 Adopted Pass
  41. CA-2 To Congratulate Sherrod Brown as the 2025 George Meany Community Leadership Award Recipient. 0076X-2025 Adopted Pass
  42. CA-3 To Congratulate Dominic Mendiola as the 2025 Central Ohio AFL-CIO Scout Award Recipient. 0077X-2025 Adopted Pass
  43. CA-4 To Congratulate Rodney French as the 2025 George Meany Award Recipient. 0078X-2025 Adopted Pass
  44. CA-5 To Congratulate John B. King Sr. as the 2025 George Meany Community Service Award Recipient. 0079X-2025 Adopted Pass
  45. 45 HARDIN
  46. CA-6 To Recognize and Celebrate Sam Schuler for her Dedication to Housing Advocacy, Equity, and Justice 0073X-2025 Adopted Pass
  47. 47 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  48. CA-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Municipal Court Building Parent’s Room Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $27,030.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,030.00) 0632-2025 Approved Pass
  49. CA-8 This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a professional services contract with Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc., for fiber optic locating services for one year; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($200,000.00) 0702-2025 Approved Pass
  50. CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignments and Ford OEM repairs from $260,000.00 to $310,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of an additional $50,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 0792-2025 Approved Pass
  51. CA-10 This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with The Johns Hopkins University and accept a grant in the amount of $120,000.00 for the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $120,000.00 to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00) 0846-2025 Approved Pass
  52. 52 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  53. CA-11 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Commercial Office Modernization Incentive Pilot Program Contribution Agreement with Safelite Group, Inc.; to authorize payment of Soft Costs expenses incurred prior to the issuance of the purchase order; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund. ($500,000.00) 0816-2025 Approved Pass
  54. CA-12 To amend Ord. 2945-2024 to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Community Partners Youth Development Organization, Inc; to allow for expenses incurred prior to the purchase order, starting January 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0841-2025 Approved Pass
  55. 55 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  56. CA-13 To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify the contract with Frost Brown Todd LLP for the provision of outside legal representation in the matter of Pheenix USH LLC D/B/A SPIN, v. City of Columbus, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-004290; to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the resultant purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00) 0665-2025 Approved Pass
  57. CA-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portions of easements known as Trabue Subdivision, to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($0.00) 0759-2025 Approved Pass
  58. CA-15 To accept the plat titled “Replat of Spangler Farms” from Maronda Homes, LLC of Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0790-2025 Approved Pass
  59. CA-16 To accept the plat titled “Chatterton Commons” from Maronda Homes, LLC of Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0834-2025 Approved Pass
  60. 60 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  61. CA-17 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($350,000.00). 0668-2025 Approved Pass
  62. CA-18 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Community Arts Project, Inc., DBA The King Arts Complex to provide financial support toward community programming, facility operations and maintenance; and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($125,000.00) 0669-2025 Approved Pass
  63. CA-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Franklin County Historical Society, dba Center of Science and Industry for summer camp programming services; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($60,000.00) 0677-2025 Approved Pass
  64. 64 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  65. CA-20 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 4(B), 4(C), 4(D), and 5(D); and to declare an emergency. 0821-2025 Approved Pass
  66. 66 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  67. CA-21 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $84,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $84,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($84,000.00) 0813-2025 Approved Pass
  68. 68 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  69. CA-22 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund and within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $229,324.96 from the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Storm Bond Fund for this modification. ($229,324.96) 0631-2025 Approved Pass
  70. CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $297,500.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($297,500.00) 0633-2025 Approved Pass
  71. CA-24 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns, and Dehaven, Inc, for the Sanitary Pump Station Evaluation and Upgrade Program Project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract modification. ($300,000.00) 0634-2025 Approved Pass
  72. CA-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $494,528.30 from the Water Market Rate Fund. ($494,528.30) 0682-2025 Approved Pass
  73. CA-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with GHD Consulting Inc. for the Walnut Street Sanitary Sewer Extension project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $973,446.79 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($973,446.79) 0739-2025 Approved Pass
  74. 74 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  75. CA-27 To accept the application (AN24-011) of Horizon Science Academy Elementary School Inc. for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.837± acres in Mifflin Township. ($0.00) 0787-2025 Approved Pass
  76. CA-28 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-005) of 1.1± Acres in Sharon Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency. 0860-2025 Approved Pass
  77. CA-29 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-006) of 13.6± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency. 0881-2025 Approved Pass
  78. 78 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  79. 79 APPOINTMENTS
  80. CA-30 Appointment of Abdullahi Salah, 1393 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205 to serve on the Northeast Area Commission, replacing Demaris Medina-Cortes, with a new term start date of February 13, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached). A0062-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  81. CA-31 Reappointment of Darnita Bradley, Senior Manager of Local Government Affairs & Engagement, JobsOhio, 41 South High Street, Suite 1500, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2029 (resume attached). A0063-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  82. CA-32 Reappointment of Christian Gonzalez, Partner, Dinsmore, 191 W. Nationwide Boulevard, Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2029 (resume attached). A0064-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  83. CA-33 Appointment of Adeeti Jindal, 2128 Statham Ct, Dublin, OH 43016 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027 (information attached). A0067-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  84. CA-34 Appointment of Bartholomew T. Shepkong, 2390 Dover Rd, Columbus, OH 43209 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028 (information attached). A0069-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  85. CA-35 Appointment of Fernanda Diaz-Basteris, 68 W Como Ave, Columbus, OH 43202 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028 (information attached). A0070-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  86. CA-36 Appointment of Sara Abou Rashed, 1145 Francisco Rd, Columbus, OH 43220 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027 (information attached). A0071-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  87. CA-37 Appointment of Tasha Lomo, 933 Taylor Station Rd, Apt 103, Columbus, OH 43230 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027 (information attached). A0072-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  88. CA-38 Appointment of Daniel Myungho Sim, 1349 Boxwood Dr, Columbus, OH 43229 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027(information attached). A0073-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  89. CA-39 Appointment of Kassandra Aguirre Ramirez, 1535 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43207 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027 (information attached). A0074-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  90. CA-40 Appointment of Nadia Jean-Jacques, 1717 Ward Rd, Columbus, OH 43224 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027(information attached). A0076-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  91. CA-41 Appointment of Naimi Ilmi, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028 (information attached). A0077-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  92. CA-42 Appointment of Kamran Syed Arif,1506 Bryden Rd, Columbus, OH 43205 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028 (information attached). A0078-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  93. CA-43 Appointment of Bashir Ahmed, 789 Eatonia Pl, Columbus, OH 43228 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028 (information attached). A0079-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  94. CA-44 Appointment of Mariam Isse, 5515 Wolf Run Dr, Columbus, OH 43230 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028 (information attached). A0080-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  95. CA-45 Appointment of Shahawar Ali, 136 W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028(information attached). A0081-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  96. CA-46 Appointment of the Rev. Dr. Alexander Y Sumo, 5804 Mouzon Dr, Columbus, OH 43232 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2028 (information attached). A0082-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  97. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  98. 97 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  99. 98 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  100. SR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Jim Pattison Developments (U.S.) Inc. (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $16,300,000.00 in real property improvements and the creation of fifteen (15) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $624,000.00. 0596-2025 Approved Pass
  101. SR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Jetway Flex, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $10,298,498.00 in real property improvements and the creation of twelve (12) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $600,000.00. 0647-2025 Approved Pass
  102. SR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement granting a tax credit of sixty percent (60%) for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years with Safelite Group, Inc., in consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of $19,200,000.00 and the creation of twenty-five (25) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,040,000.00 and the retention of three-hundred twenty-nine (329) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $37,917,250.00. 0710-2025 Approved Pass
  103. SR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with WSA Studio (Wandel & Schnell Architects, Inc.) for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in the consideration of twenty (20) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated payroll of approximately $1,700,000.00 and the retention and relocation of twenty-four (24) full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated annual payroll of approximately $2,074,876.00 as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution Number 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007. ($0.00) 0735-2025 Approved Pass
  104. SR-5 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to $1,750,000.00 for the purpose implementing the 2022 Downtown Columbus Strategic Plan, which may include but is not limited to services focused on land use, retail opportunities, safety, and parking; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,750,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($1,750,000.00) 0752-2025 Approved Pass
  105. 104 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  106. SR-6 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,900,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($2,200,000.00) 0797-2025 Approved Pass
  107. 106 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  108. SR-7 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Whetstone Sports Field Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $1,500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00) 0673-2025 Approved Pass
  109. SR-8 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code ($100,000.00) 0676-2025 Approved Pass
  110. 109 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  111. SR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a services contract with Indigo Co. LLC for the Design, Print, and Mail Service contract; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00) 0804-2025 Approved Pass
  112. 111 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  113. SR-10 To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into contract with The Columbus Urban League for services related to the implementation of the 2025 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program; to authorize the expenditure of $725,000.00 from General Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($725,000.00) 0772-2025 Approved Pass
  114. SR-11 To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into contract with the Community for New Direction Incorporation, for services related to the implementation of the 2025 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program; to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 from General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($650,000.00) 0774-2025 Approved Pass
  115. 114 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  116. SR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Decker Construction Company for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,450,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($2,450,000.00) 0246-2025 Approved Pass
  117. SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with JDM Services, LLC dba Frank Road Recycling Solutions for a Clean Fill Disposal Site; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $165,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds ($165,000.00) 0361-2025 Approved Pass
  118. SR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Light Duty Vehicles and Vehicle Upfits for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage from Ricart Properties, Inc; Ace Truck Body, Inc.; K.E. Rose Company; and/or Messer Work Van Solutions; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,371,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,371,000.00) 0793-2025 Approved Pass
  119. 118 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  120. SR-15 This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships 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 a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Knoll View Place, LLC in an amount up to $1,250,000.00 for the Knoll View Place project. ($1,250,000.00). 0724-2025 Approved Pass
  121. SR-16 This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships 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 a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Scioto Rise Place, LLC in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the Scioto Rise Place project. ($1,500,000.00). 0726-2025 Approved Pass
  122. SR-17 To authorize the amendment of Ordinance 1564-2024 which was approved by City Council on July 5, 2024 to reduce the funding amount of the 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funding in an mount up to ($79,487.00) as well as authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $100,613.00 of 2018 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant funds of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant, and authorizes the city to act as a lender for this project with the Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation to construct a single family home in an amount up to $291,317.00; and declare emergency. ($100,613.00). 0744-2025 Approved Pass
  123. SR-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with the South Side Thrive Collaborative in support of the Parsons Avenue Outreach Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds on reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($165,900.00) 0851-2025 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
  124. 123 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  125. 124 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 21.
  126. 124 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with the South Side Thrive Collaborative in support of the Parsons Avenue Outreach Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds on reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($165,900.00) 0851-2025 Approved as Amended Pass
  127. 126 ADJOURNED AT 6:37 PM.