Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 125 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 54 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 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 OCTOBER 30, 2024 Transfer Type: D5 To: Ave Space LLC DBA The Ave Space LLC 4284 Macsway Ave Columbus, OH 43232 From: Idika LLC DBA Spice9 8631 Sancus Blvd Columbus, OH 43240 Permit #: 0336263 New Type: D3 To: Jalisco Herencia LLC DBA Herencia Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 6542 Hayden Run Rd Unit 2 Columbus, OH 43026 Permit #: 4220620 New Type: D2 To: Gooseegg LLC DBA Dantes Pizza 3586 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 32558750010 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 To: 5th Ave Oshio LLC & Patio 974 W 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 2714577 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: SP Retail Group LLC 2618 Hilliard Rome Rd Columbus, OH 43026 From: Redamax Enterprises Midwest LLC DBA Ride N Go 2618 Hilliard Rome Rd Columbus, OH 43026 Permit #: 8444139 New Type: D1 To: Jim Sweeney and Associates LLC 500 W Walnut St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 42901300005 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Faisal LLC 1500 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 From: M & R USA Inc 1500 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 3652859 New Type: D2 To: Hashtag Comedy LLC 1253 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 3655755 Stock Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Balcon Inc DBA U A Pub 2096 W Henderson Rd & Patio Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 04002440001 Stock Type: D5 D6 To: Tremont 708 Inc 708 S High St 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 90416060005 Advertise Date: 11/9/2024 Agenda Date: 11/4/2024 Return Date: 11/14/2024
- 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
- 8 BARROSO DE PADILLA
- 2 To Celebrate and Congratulate Conference of Minority Transportation Officials on 10 years of Empowering Diverse Voices in the Transportation Sector
- 10 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 11 THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING. RULES AND POLICY COMMITTEE: APPOINTMENT A0192-2024 AND HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE: ORDINANCE 3014-2024.
- 12 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-1 To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)
- FR-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Winter wear and Raingear with Galls LLC & Grainger Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)
- FR-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Winnscapes, Inc. for snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $243,410.56 from the general fund. ($243,410.56)
- 16 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-4 To amend the Ordinance No. 1431-2024, passed by Columbus City Council (“Council) on June 3, 2024, to assign all benefits of the agreement to Big Lots Management, LLC from BLHQ, LLC and to WPG Real Estate Associates, Inc. as well as any other additional new tenant that will occupy the space at the project site to contribute to the job and payroll retention commitments as set forth in the agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Third Assignment of the agreement. ($0.00)
- 18 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-5 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC for the Roadway - Utility Coordination and Utility Services 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund to pay for this contract. ($150,000.00)
- FR-6 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)
- 21 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-7 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $280,000.00 for the purchase of equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($280,000.00)
- FR-8 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Designing Local, LTD to provide professional services associated with the Signage Program Update Project; to authorize the transfer of $190,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $190,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($190,000.00)
- 24 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-9 To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 12.47+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Upper Arlington.
- FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E 8th Ave., 0000 E 8th Ave., 0000 E 8th Ave. and 2989 E 8th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of real property (2585 Hiawatha Ave., 0000 Jefferson Ave., 2371 Linden Ave., 1539 E 25th Ave, 1556 E 26th Ave., 2462-2464 Azelda St., 2585-2587 Osceola Ave., 1555-1557 Weber Rd, 2444 Renwood Pl., 2525 Renwood Pl. and 988 E 11th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- 28 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with The RISE Center, Inc. in an amount up to $450,000.00 to provide funding to integrate economic mobility accelerators (Accelerators) with their Ready, Set, RISE (RSR) grant program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development; to pay for administrative and/or staffing expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($450,000.00)
- FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation in an amount up to $578,700.00 to provide time-limited payments of unrestricted funds to individuals engaged in an economic mobility initiative that is operated by a non-profit organization; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $578,700.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to pay for administrative and/or staffing expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($578,700.00)
- FR-14 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Dress for Success Columbus in support of the FABSales program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)
- 32 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-15 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC. for services related to the Climate Action Plan and associated Comprehensive Energy Management Plan; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds ($280,000.00)
- FR-16 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an agreement with Kurtz Brothers Central Ohio, LLC for the design, construction and operation of the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse System Project; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($500,000.00)
- FR-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Timken Gears and Services Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a replacement gearbox drive and associated parts for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $137,462.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($137,462.00)
- FR-18 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing service agreement with Aquatic Informatics, Inc. (DBA Tokay Software) for backflow prevention management software services; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,200.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($45,200.00)
- FR-19 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) Agilent 8890-5977C GCMS (including complete installation and training), for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,916.83 from the Water Operating Fund. ($119,916.83)
- FR-20 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract, in accordance with sole source provisions of City Code, with ADS Environmental Services for the purchase of PRISM cloud-based data management software for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($49,000.00)
- FR-21 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Energy for the commercial energy audit and technical assistance program and accept a grant in the amount of $778,900.00; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sub recipient agreement with the Human Services Chamber of Franklin County to administer the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities for the commercial energy audit and technical assistance program; to authorize the appropriation of $778,900.00 in the Public Utilities Electricity Grant Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $778,900.00 from the Public Utilities Electricity Grant Fund. ($778,900.00) (Amended by ord. 3026-2025 passed 12/8/2025 -LG) (Amended by ord. 0594-2026 passed on 3/23/2026 -LG)
- FR-22 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Resource International, Inc. for Work and Asset Management (WAM) database and system administrative support. ($0.00)
- FR-23 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to amend the current water service and sewer service agreements with the City of New Albany to modify the service area boundary. ($0.00)
- 42 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 43 WYCHE
- FR-24 To repeal existing Title 13 of the Columbus City Code and enact a new Title 13 in order to update collection methods, align enforcement penalties and include food composting language.
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 46 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 47 BANKSTON
- CA-1 To Recognize and Celebrate the Building Ceremony of Kingdom Life Church
- 49 WYCHE
- CA-2 To recognize and celebrate November 15, 2024 as America Recycles Day in Columbus, Ohio
- 51 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company electric utility easements burdening a portion of the City’s real property at 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065. ($0.00)
- CA-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend an existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of purchase order PO436197 through March 26, 2026; and to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent existing on purchase order PO436197. ($0.00)
- CA-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with T4S Partners, Inc. for support and maintenance of Ivanti Neurons software; to authorize the modification and extension of an existing agreement with T4S Partners, Inc. through the extension of purchase order PO431170 for an additional year; and to authorize the expenditure of $98,356.20 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($98,356.20)
- CA-6 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special legal counsel services with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, for the Litigation Matters that are currently pending in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, OH and any other litigation arising from the data security intrusion; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Department of Technology Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
- CA-7 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to modify a contract with Key Cleaning Connection, LLC, for custodial services at the Columbus Police Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $166,538.66 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($166,538.66)
- CA-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contracts with Farber Corporation and 2K General Co. for the Municipal Court Renovations Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $111,669.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($111,669.00)
- CA-9 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services with JP Morgan Chase Bank; to authorize the expenditure of up to $466,000.00 from various funds within the City; and to declare an emergency. ($466,000.00)
- CA-10 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into a First Amendment to Lease Agreement with AMAAR Properties LTD; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 60 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-11 To determine that the Second Amendment to Petition for Organization of a New Community Authority that provides for the addition of certain developer-owned or controlled property to the new community district of the RiverSouth Authority is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on the Second Amendment; to authorize the notice of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper for three consecutive weeks; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-12 To amend Ordinance No. 1540-2024 in order to change the party to the not-for-profit service contract from the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus Inc. to the Franklinton Board of Trade to encompass all of Franklinton in the public realm plan; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit services contract with the Franklinton Board of Trade to provide funding for planning of capital improvement investments in the public realm within Franklinton.($0.00)
- CA-13 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to modify a professional services contract with NK Industries, LLC for software implementation and supplier diversity support services; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
- 64 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-14 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to provide funding to the Franklin County Engineer’s Office relative to the Bikeway - Dublin Rd - Quarry Trails to Limestone Ridge Dr project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
- CA-15 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Canvaas Consulting, LLC for the Vision Zero - Multilingual Outreach, Research and Education Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $850,000.00 from the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($850,000.00)
- CA-16 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)
- CA-17 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Street & Highway Improvement Non-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 the Roadway - Polaris Parkway - Gemini Place to South Old State Road 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; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 from the Street & Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($170,000.00)
- CA-18 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to use current, pending, and future State of Ohio and ODOT cooperative contracts to enter into contracts, establish purchase agreements and purchase orders, and associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance for deicing chemicals for snow and ice control on the roadways of Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
- 70 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-19 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with O.A. Spencer, Inc. for the Underground Railroad Playground Project; to authorize the transfer of $200,924.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $200,924.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,924.00)
- CA-20 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Driven Excavating, LLC for the Big Walnut Water Service Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $53,014.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $53,014.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($53,014.00)
- CA-21 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Latus Studio, LLC for the North Bank Pavilion Renovation Project; to authorize the transfer of $99,760.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $99,760.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($99,760.00)
- CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to accept an award of $104,398.30 from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging for the purposes of administering the statewide CarFit pilot program; and to authorize the appropriation of $104,398.30 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and expenditure thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($104,398.30)
- CA-23 To authorize the appropriation of $213,573.66 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize an expenditure correction of $169,615.11 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 to the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 for facility furniture and fixture projects; to authorize the expenditure of $43,958.55 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund to replace purchase order PO460774; and to declare an emergency. ($213,573.66)
- CA-24 To provide funding for the Department of Recreation and Parks for youth programming; to authorize and transfer appropriations within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize a transfer between funds; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
- 77 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-25 To grant an extension of injury leave for Officer Kraig Gibson for the period October 8, 2024 to April 5, 2025, as recommended by the Board of Industrial Relations; and to declare an emergency.
- 79 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-26 To accept the application (AN24-002) of Kathleen Ann Chapin and Karen Chapin Ohlemacher, et al. for the annexation of certain territory containing 22.0± acres in Franklin & Norwich Township.
- CA-27 To accept the application (AN24-006) of Adterra Development LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 12.4± acres in Franklin Township.
- 82 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-28 To authorize the Board of Health to modify two existing contracts with LifeCare for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program and the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant programs, for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio for the period of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025, to authorize the expenditure of $302,458.53 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($302,458.53)
- CA-29 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. in support of the Boys and Young Men of Color Collective; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
- CA-30 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society (dba COSI Columbus) to serve as fiscal agent for One Church in support of the Foster Hope Holiday Fest; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
- 86 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-31 To authorize the City Attorney to accept State Victims Award Act (SVAA) and federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding from the Office of the Ohio Attorney General in the amount of $163,586.25 to support victim advocacy services; to authorize total appropriation of $163,586.25 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($163,586.25).
- CA-32 To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract to add a civil online account and to extend the contract with ACI Payments, Inc. for one year for the provision of electronic payment services. ($0.00)
- CA-33 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $841,561.00 between divisions and object classes within the General Fund to align budget authority with projected expenditures; and to declare an emergency. ($841,561.00)
- 90 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-34 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a reimbursable grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for Drinking Water Distribution Equipment; to accept a grant in the amount of $6,824.00; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $6,824.00 in the Public Utilities Water Grant Fund. ($6,824.00)
- CA-35 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 two (2) Wemco pumps for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $68,819.12 from the Division of Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($68,819.12)
- CA-36 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 202407100068696, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
- CA-37 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 202010300170872, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
- 95 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-38 Appointment of Marshall Troxell, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Stonewall Columbus Board of Trustees, to represent the City of Columbus’ interests, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024. (resume attached)
- CA-39 To amend A0173-2024 Appointment of Elon Simms, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Confluence Community Authority Board of Trustees, to include the phrase “in his official capacity”, replacing Ken Paul, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2027 (profile attached). (Amended by Ord. A0222-2024 passed on 12/16/2024). LG
- CA-40 To amend A0175-2024 Reappointment of Bernita Reese, M.S., CPRP, Director, Columbus Recreation and Parks, 1111 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205, to serve on the Confluence Community Authority Board of Trustees, to include the phrase “in her official capacity”, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2026 (résumé attached).
- CA-41 Appointment of Steve Moore, Moore Signs, 6060 Westerville Road, to serve on the Graphics Commission replacing Mike Hoy as the Sign Industry Member with a new term expiration date of October 31, 2025. (resume attached).
- CA-42 Appointment of Mike Hoy to serve on the Graphics Commission, replacing the At Large position with a new term expiration date of October 31, 2027. (resume attached).
- CA-43 Reappointment of Jordan A. Miller, Jr. to serve on the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
- 101 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 103 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-1 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Technology to enter into contract with Harris and Heavener Excavating Inc. for the 2024 Fiber Expansion project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,561,760.04 from the Information Services Taxable Bonds Funds for the 2024 Fiber Expansion Project; and to declare an emergency. ($3,561,760.04)
- 105 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-2 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Tyevco, Inc. for the Westgate Handball and Pickleball Court Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,187,072.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,187,072.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,187,072.00)
- SR-3 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Marker Construction for the Case Road Park Project; to authorize the appropriation of $330,677.52 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $5,007,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $5,007,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,007,500.00)
- SR-4 To authorize the various fiscal actions needed as a result of an emergency expenditure executed for the mitigation of fire damage at Beatty Community Center; to authorize the appropriation of $132,617.28 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $132,617.28 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($132,617.28)
- 109 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-5 To authorize the expenditure of up to $569,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Guidehouse Inc. to establish the Regional Housing Coalition and position the new regional entity for success; to pay for consultant planning related expenses incurred before the purchase order was approved, and to declare an emergency. ($569,000.00)
- SR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of forty-two (42) parcels of real property held in the Land Reutilization Program to Habitat for Humanity, Mid-Ohio.
- SR-7 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Foundations Worldwide, Inc. for baby changing stations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
- 113 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-8 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Franklinton Board of Trade in support of Songs on Sullivant; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
- 115 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-9 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with 2K General Co. for the Dublin Road Water Plant Caustic Feed Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the WSRLA Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,936,400.00 from the WSRLA Loan Fund and the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency; and to declare an emergency. ($1,936,400.00)
- SR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Ohio Machinery Co dba Ohio Cat for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $69,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($69,000.00)
- SR-11 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a contract with in accordance with the pertinent provisions to waive competitive bidding of Columbus City Code, with Azteca Systems, LLC. for the software for the Cityworks AMS System for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $556,860.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($556,860.00)
- 119 ADJOURNMENT
- 120 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.
- 120 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 121 HARDIN
- 124 ADJOURNED AT 6:00 P.M.