Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 231 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 50 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 21, 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 16, 2024 Transfer Type: D1 D2 To: Getgo Operating LLC DBA Getgo 3539 820 W 3rd Ave Columbus, OH 43215 From: Tamarkin Co DBA Getgo 3539 820 W 3rd Ave Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 31580490410 Transfer Type: C2 C1 To: Getgo Operating LLC DBA N High St Getgo 3512 2845 N High St Columbus, OH 43202 From: Tamarkin Co DBA N High St Getgo 3512 2845 N High St Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 31580490235 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Getgo Operating LLC DBA McCutcheon & Stelzer Getgo 3517 2920 Stelzer Rd Columbus, OH 43219 From: Tamarkin Co DBA McCutcheon & Stelzer Getgo 3517 2920 Stelzer Rd Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 31580490270 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Getgo Operating LLC DBA Upper Arlington Getgo 3504 2888 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 From: Tamarkin Co DBA Upper Arlington Getgo 3504 2888 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 31580490350 Advertise Date: 10/26/2024 Agenda Date: 10/21/2024 Return Date: 10/31/2024
- 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
- 8 REMY
- 2 To honor and recognize the Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter as they promote awareness of the disease, and to promote the Columbus Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 13th, 2024.
- 10 WYCHE
- 3 To recognize and celebrate October 14 - 20, 2024 as Recycle Week in Columbus, Ohio
- 12 HARDIN
- 4 To Commend and Celebrate Colleen Marshall for her Distinguished Career and 40 years of Service at NBC4
- 14 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 15 THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: ORDINANCE #2429-2024 AND ORDINANCE #2430-2024.
- 16 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-1 To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments for all taxes from the Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware County Auditors during 2025.
- FR-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into multiple Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase City Vehicle Upfits with Ace Truck Body Inc., Rose Karl Erich (dba K.E. Rose Company), and Messer Work Van Solutions; and to authorize the expenditure of $3.00. ($3.00)
- FR-3 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer and increase, if necessary, appropriations within any of the various funds of the City to provide for payrolls, internal services, tax adjustments, and other obligations in December 2024 necessary to close the books for the year; and to authorize the payment of payrolls and other obligations in 2025 occurring prior to the passage of the 2025 appropriation ordinances.
- FR-4 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Emergency Vehicle Lights and Warning Equipment with Parr Public Safety Company, Inc. and Karl Erich Rose, DBA KE Rose Company LTD; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)
- FR-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Traffic Accessible Pedestrian Signals with Baldwin & Sours Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for software maintenance and support services associated with the Division of Police’s PremierOne Records computerized crime data reporting system in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $328,358.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($328,358.00)
- FR-7 To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of various city departments, to enter into a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for annual maintenance and support of the City’s Learning Management System, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $245,762.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($245,762.70)
- FR-8 To repeal Ordinance No. 1919-2024 in its entirety due to an error in legislation language associated with sole source provisions of City Code Chapter 329 in a contract modification with Greenwood 360, LLC. ($0.00)
- FR-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Thermal Image Cameras and Truck Mounted Chargers for use by the Division of Fire. and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- 26 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) in an amount up to $143,000.00 to provide design services to businesses in the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR) districts and the Power of One program, as well as businesses throughout the City of Columbus as appropriate; and to authorize the expenditure of $143,000.00 from the Division of Economic Development’s General Fund budget. ($143,000.00)
- FR-11 To create the Alton Darby TIF encompassing property within the area of the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan (2006) and the City at approximately 280 Alton Darby Creek Road (Parcel No. 470-318353); to declare improvements to those parcel(s) to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require the owner(s) of those parcel(s) to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City Schools; and to establish a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those non-school service payments. ($0.00)
- 29 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-12 To extinguish, convert and transfer a portion of existing Olde Worthington Road right-of-way to the Department of Public Utilities as a tax parcel. ($0.00)
- FR-13 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Bridge Rehabilitation - General Engineering 2024 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. ($300,000.00)
- 32 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-14 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. to provide design services for the HVAC Controls Upgrades - Phases 2-3 Project; to authorize the transfer of $99,166.60 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $99,166.60 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($99,166.60)
- FR-15 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Michael Baker International to provide professional services associated with the Alum Creek Trail Connections - Mock Road and Sunbury Drive Project; to authorize the transfer of $45,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($45,000.00)
- FR-16 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $500,000.00 for various expenditures for professional architectural, engineering, and construction management services in conjunction with park, trail, and facility capital improvement projects; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into multiple future professional service contracts; to authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($500,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0072-2026 passed on 2/9/2026 -LG)
- FR-17 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $1,745,000.00 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; to authorize the appropriation of $166,327.31 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $1,546,679.30 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,745,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund. ($1,745,000.00)
- FR-18 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify existing contracts, identified as purchase orders PO360267 and PO410978, with Ohio Machinery Co. for the purchase of seven chipper trucks in order to include larger hoists to lift the chipper truck bodies; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $17,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. ($17,500.00)
- FR-19 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Active Network, LLC for the rebuild of the current ActiveNet registration software; and to authorize the expenditure of $93,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks operating fund. ($93,000.00)
- FR-20 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($15,000.00)
- FR-21 To authorize the City Clerk to modify the grant agreement with ARTWAY Inc. in support of the “Cartes desde Cuba - Letters from Ohio” program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($50,000.00)
- 41 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the necessary lease agreement as needed for the use, operation, lease, and management of 925-927 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203 (010-041015) by Maroon Arts Group.
- FR-23 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $667,379.00 of the FY 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement - Not for Profit Service Contract in an amount up to $667,379.00 with the Community Shelter Board for the administration of the City's Emergency Solutions Grant monies; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to authorizes the payment of expenditures starting July 1, 2024. ($667,379.00)
- 44 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-24 To authorize the Mayor to accept an $286,319.00 BJA 2024 Smart Prosecution- Innovative Prosecution Solutions grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the City Attorney to hire a full-time Community Relations Director to help guide the Property Action Team’s public safety and violence interruption efforts; and to authorize the appropriation of $286,319.00 to the City Attorney's Office from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund 2220. ($286,319.00)
- 46 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-25 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Woolpert, Inc. Digital Ortho-imagery and LiDAR services; and to authorize the expenditure of $490,566.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($490,566.00)
- FR-26 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction services contract with Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Monitoring and Control Addition Roof Replacement project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $311,525.95 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the construction. ($311,525.95)
- FR-27 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the 2024-2025 Water Resources Program project; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to authorize the transfer between object classes within each of those funds to support this expense. ($60,000.00)
- FR-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $133,297.64 from the Electricity Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($133,297.64)
- FR-29 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with W.P. Kolens and Associates, Inc. for the purchase of three filter flow control valves for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $145,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($145,000.00)
- FR-30 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Southerly Plant Wide Control System Improvements project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $3,894,000.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($3,894,000.00)
- FR-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Refugee Road Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $598,102.50 for the project; ($598,102.50)
- FR-32 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Wide Control project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,182,200.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,182,200.00)
- FR-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Woolpert, Inc. for Geographic Information System (GIS) professional services for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00; to authorize the use of remaining funds of $150,000.00 on PO415023 to pay for the costs of the contract; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. ($0.00)
- FR-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Impact Community Action, a non-profit corporation, to provide administrative services regarding the Department of Public Utilities low-income utility discount program for an amount not to exceed $12,559.61; and to authorize the use of remaining funds of $12,559.61 on PO358938 to pay for the costs of the contract. ($0.00)
- FR-35 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for traffic control services with The Paul Peterson Company, for the Division of Power to add additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)
- FR-36 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to add funding to contracts 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 $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; ($1,000,000.00)
- FR-37 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)
- FR-38 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with 360Water, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the 360Water Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($30,000.00)
- FR-39 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the Street Lighting Improvements for CKT # 128 & CKT # 80 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $459,155.81 for the project. ($459,155.81)
- FR-40 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify contracts with Ironsite, Inc. and Watershed Organic Lawn Care LLC for the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Project to add additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and $200,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)
- FR-41 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 Agreement, PA006648, with Sustain LLC for Waste ID & Clean-up Services for the Division of Power; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to purchase more than $100,000.00 in a fiscal year from the Universal Term Contract; to authorize an expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
- FR-42 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $349,179.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($349,179.00)
- FR-43 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Dynotec, Inc., for the General Architectural Services - Division of Water 2021 Project to add funds for continued services; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($400,000.00)
- FR-44 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Water; to authorize the transfer of $2,591,275.00 between object classes in the Water Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,800,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($3,800,000.00)
- FR-45 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to add funding to the contract for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services for Electric Transmission, Distribution and Street Lighting Systems with New River Electrical Corporation for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $512,275.66 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($512,275.66)
- FR-46 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for professional engineering services with Brown and Caldwell for the Scioto Main Sanitary Pump Stations Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $76,047.20 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($76,047.20)
- FR-47 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an ongoing services contract with Synagro Central, LLC to remove residuals for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon 3 project; to appropriate funds within the Water Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($5,000,000.00)
- FR-48 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the financing of Division of Sewerage and Drainage design and construction projects; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00)
- FR-49 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($600,000.00)
- FR-50 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; ($200,000.00)
- FR-51 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the purchase and delivery of Duperon Parts for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $58,546.80 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($58,546.80)
- FR-52 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a compact track loader with attachments for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $131,975.81 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($131,975.81)
- FR-53 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts and materials for the Department of Public Utilities Permit Section Permit Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
- 76 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 77 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 78 VARIANCES
- FR-54 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 698 S. 22ND ST. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-104).
- FR-55 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 138 E. NORTH BROADWAY (43214), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with increased garage height in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-098).
- FR-56 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3332.28, Side yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1763 S. CHAMPION AVE. (43207), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-067).
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 83 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 84 BANKSTON
- CA-1 To Recognize Will McKinney and Mike Bates for their Impact on the Youth of Columbus
- 86 DORANS
- CA-2 To Recognize and Celebrate Humphrey Kweminyi as the 2024 Recipient of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s New Attorney Pro Bono Award.
- CA-3 To Recognize and Celebrate Eric Henricks as the 2024 Recipient of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s In the Trenches Award.
- CA-4 To Recognize and Celebrate Barry Wolinetz as the 2024 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro Bono Powerhouse Award.
- CA-5 To Recognize and Celebrate Barry Kiser as the 2024 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro Bono Impact Award
- CA-6 To Recognize and Celebrate Amrita Anna Sanyal as the 2024 Recipient of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Service by an Individual Award.
- 92 FAVOR
- CA-7 To Honor the 40th Anniversary of Katzinger's Delicatessen and Celebrate its Contributions to the City of Columbus
- 94 REMY
- CA-8 To Recognize and Celebrate Pat Kearns-Davis for 50 Years in Real Estate in Columbus, Ohio
- 96 WYCHE
- CA-9 To recognize and celebrate Mr. Zach McGuire for receiving the Private Sector Ripple of Hope Award
- CA-10 To recognize and celebrate Ms. Yvette Caslin for receiving the Community Sector Ripple of Hope Award
- CA-11 To recognize and celebrate Sustainable Columbus for receiving the Public Sector Ripple of Hope Award
- 100 HARDIN
- CA-12 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Carla D. Fountaine, 1981-2024
- 102 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute and acknowledge any document(s) necessary to grant the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, a highway easement burdening a portion of the City’s real property located at 8101 Dublin Road, Delaware, Ohio, 43015. ($0.00)
- CA-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with CDW Government, LLC for the purchase of the Proofpoint software maintenance and support; and to authorize the expenditure of $458,645.86 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($458,645.86)
- CA-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to create a purchase order with Pro Kleen Industrial Services, Inc. for services already rendered for supplying and maintaining portable restrooms for $1,650.00; to authorize the expenditure of $1,650.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,650.00)
- CA-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify an existing contract with iReportsource, Inc. to add functionality to the current iReport software system, used by the Risk Management Office of the Department of Human Resources; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,000.00 from the Information Services operating fund. ($3,000.00)
- CA-17 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $104,127.14 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,984.50 from the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund in order to reimburse the general fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($106,111.64)
- CA-18 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with The C.D. Whitfield Co. LLC for the Fire Station #22 Boiler Replacement Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $68,120.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($68,120.00)
- CA-19 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of the Inspector General, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a First Amendment to Office Lease by and between the City of Columbus and the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation; to authorize the transfer between projects within the General Permanent Improvement Fund 7748; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund 7748; to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00, or so much as may be necessary, from the General Permanent Improvement Fund 7748; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)
- CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute a Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Specialty Restaurants Corporation for the property located at 679 Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio, and to declare an emergency.
- CA-21 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with See Brilliance on behalf of the Columbus Rising Project in support of digital divide services; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
- CA-22 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $135,422.82 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,563.18 from the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund in order to reimburse the general fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($140,986.00)
- CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology on behalf of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a sole source contract with Right Stuff Software Corporation for software maintenance and support services associated with the Division of Police's FMLA/Job Posting Precinct Manager software in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $54,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($54,000.00)
- CA-24 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Itron Software Maintenance and Equipment with Itron, Inc 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-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a lease agreement with the Board of Commissioners for Franklin County for the County's temporary lease of office space within the Karnes Building; and to declare an emergency.
- 116 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Central Columbus Commerce 71 Development, LLC (BLDG 1) (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 $22,500,000.00 in real property improvements, the creation of twenty-nine (29) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,206,400.00. ($0.00)
- CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Central Columbus Commerce 71 Development, LLC (BLDG 2) (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 $24,900,000.00 in real property improvements, the creation of thirty-four (34) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,414,400.00. ($0.00)
- CA-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Econsult Solutions, Inc., in an amount up to $149,820.00 to provide a market analysis for the Livingston Avenue area; to authorize the expenditure of $149,820.00 from the Economic Development Division's General Fund budget; and to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order. ($149,820.00)
- CA-29 To amend Ordinance No. 2022-2023 to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to extend the contract term with EcoMap Technologies, Inc. to maintain a comprehensive web-based platform for three years; to allow for the payment of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order date; to authorize the additional expenditure of up to $54,170.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($54,170.00)
- CA-30 To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of the West Broad Street TIF service payments in lieu of taxes generated by the improvements to parcel(s) subject to Ordinance No. 2990-2021 (but not those subject to Ordinance No. 3154-2022) and deposited in the West Broad Street Municipal Public Improvement Tax Increment Equivalent Fund pursuant to the ensuing Cooperative Agreement; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute and deliver the Cooperative Agreement by and among the City of Columbus, the Big Darby West Broad Street NCA, Metro Development LLC, and the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority for the financing of certain public infrastructure improvements to West Broad Street and Doherty Road required by both Ordinance No. 1699-2020 and the Big Darby - Crown Pointe Development Agreement dated December 1, 2020 between the City and Metro Development LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-31 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with CMH FASHION WEEK, INC dba the Columbus Fashion Council in support of their Curvy Runway Show; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
- CA-32 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Catholic Social Services, Inc. in support of Mercadito Raices; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
- 124 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.227 acre portion of the above mentioned right-of-way to Moghtada Taghavi.
- CA-34 To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit MORPC Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation Improvement Program; and to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute project agreements for approved projects for the Department of Public Service. ($0.00)
- CA-35 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2024-2025 winter season; to authorize the expenditure of up to $700,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for those services; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)
- CA-36 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program Grant from the United States Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of the grant and other requisite agreements for the acceptance and administration of said grant; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)
- CA-37 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify a professional services contract with Woolpert, Inc. for the Asset Work Order System (AWOS) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Fund, and the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
- CA-38 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 1.190 acre portion of right of way at Eastland Commerce Center to Marshall Acquisitions, LLC. ($0.00)
- CA-39 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an aerial encroachment easement that will legally allow the installation of the pedestrian bridges to extend over the public rights-of-way of a 22 foot Alley west of North Fourth Street. ($0.00)
- CA-40 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for a Municipal Bridge Program Grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with ODOT and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)
- CA-41 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify the contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Material with Ennis-Flint Inc.; and to declare an emergency.($0.00)
- CA-42 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with K.E. Rose Ltd for the purchase and installation of snow and lighting equipment for the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,691.20 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,691.20)
- CA-43 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc. to provide funding in an amount up to $140,000.00 for various security enhancement initiatives within the Scioto Peninsula development area; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $140,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($140,000.00)
- CA-44 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc. in connection with the Arterial - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $800,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)
- 137 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-45 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with greenways trail system improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($50,000.00)
- CA-46 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council and accept a grant in the amount of $31,200.00 for Cultural Arts Center Arts Programming; and to authorize the appropriation of $31,200.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($31,200.00)
- CA-47 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (dba Downtown Columbus Inc.), an Ohio not-for-profit organization (hereinafter called “DCI”)., lasting from October 24, 2024 and expiring on March 2, 2025, in regards to the annual tradition of winter lighting in Bicentennial Park and the Promenade in order to enhance the downtown experience. DCI will coordinate, on CRPD’s behalf, with third party service providers to furnish, install and maintain winter lighting for the upcoming winter season, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 141 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-48 To amend Section 1 of Ordinance No. 0975-2024, passed by Columbus City Council on May 22, 2024, to correctly state that the purpose of that legislation was to modify existing contracts for the Summer 2024 Early Start Columbus Program, not to enter into contracts for that purpose; and to authorize all past, present and future contracts, contract modifications and payments referencing Auditor’s Certificate ACPO010479 authorized by Ord 0975-2024 to carry out the purposes of modifying contracts established under Ord 1931-2023 for the Summer 2024 Early Start Columbus Program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00).
- CA-49 To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2024-08 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1632 to amend Appendix A (classification listing) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027, by placing the Collections System Supervisor I and the Water Maintenance Supervisor I into Pay Range 30; and to declare an emergency.
- 144 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-50 To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a contract with 3SG Plus, LLC for Document Conversion Services; and to authorize an expenditure within the Development Services Fund. ($168,003.00)
- CA-51 To authorize the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Urban League Ohio in support of Empowerment Day 2024, celebrating businesses and community leaders championing change and paving the way for equitable economic and social impact; to reimburse related expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $10,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget. ($10,000.00)
- CA-52 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (1243 Manor Dr.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)
- CA-53 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (1312 Hildreth Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to YB Columbus Community School d.b.a Youthbuild Columbus Community School. ($0.00)
- CA-54 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (474 Southwood Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to Abdulrahman Alwattar. ($0.00)
- CA-55 To accept the application (AN24-008) of Abbasi Farms & Columbus et al for the annexation of certain territory containing 13.38± acres in Washington Township. ($0.00)
- CA-56 To accept the application (AN24-005) of Abbasi Farms et al for the annexation of certain territory containing 132.47± acres in Brown Township. ($0.00)
- CA-57 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Young Women's Christian Association to sponsor the Activists and Agitators program exhibit; to authorize a transfer of $30,000.00 between object classes within the Administration Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to pay for expenses incurred before the purchase order was approved, and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
- CA-58 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (1441 Cleveland Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. ($0.00)
- 154 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-59 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to enter into a grant agreement with The Ohio State University College of Social Work, on behalf of Age-Friendly Innovation Center, in support of the organization’s communication and outreach efforts to older residents, as well as their Age Friendly & Climate Smarter pilot project; and to authorize an expenditure of $28,191.47 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($28,191.47)
- CA-60 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to enter into a grant agreement with The Ohio State University College of Social Work, on behalf of Age-Friendly Innovation Center, to conduct an evaluation into the efficacy and sustainability of the Shallow Rental Subsidy Pilot Program; to authorize an expenditure of $9,002.94 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($9,002.94)
- CA-61 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to enter into a not-for-profit services contract with The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to conduct clinical mental health counseling for identified older adult clients; to authorize an expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($50,000.00)
- CA-62 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) in the amount of $85,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of 85,000.00 to the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)
- CA-63 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Knupp, Watson & Wallman, Inc. for the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant program, for the provision of targeted media services for sexual transmitted infections prevention services for the period of June 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
- CA-64 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a subrecipient agreement with Greenwood 360 LLC to update the scope of service so as to reflect that the reimbursement will be based per application not per approved application as it states within the contract. This change will allow for the proper payment of services per application reviewed as the other language was restrictive and was not allowing reimbursement for the actual work being performed. All other aspects of this contract will still remain and there will be no additional funding needed to perform this modification, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 161 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-65 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Impaired Driving Enforcement Program - FFY25; to authorize an appropriation of $68,639.94 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project; and to authorize a transfer of $1,345.89 from the General Fund to the General Government Grant Fund. ($68,639.94).
- CA-66 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - FFY25; to authorize an appropriation of $71,862.63 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $1,068.58 within the General Fund; to authorize a transfer of $1,068.58 from the General Fund to the General Government Grant Fund. ($71,862.63).
- CA-67 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to make payment to Emergency Networking, Inc., per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $47,700.00 from Fund 2220; and to declare an emergency. ($47,700.00).
- CA-68 To authorize the City Attorney to accept a $20,106.56 U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant subaward (2022-JAG-2000) from Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ Office of Justice Policy and Programs to continue implementation of the county-wide Blueprint for Safety Interagency Domestic Response initiative through December 31, 2024; to authorize the appropriation of $20,106.56 in the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,106.56)
- CA-69 To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract with FedEx to waive the additional $1.00 fee that is being added to the Two-Day Rate shipments; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-70 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate universal term contract purchase agreement(s), on behalf of the Division of Fire, for the purchase of uniforms from Galls, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
- CA-71 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify a contract with Community Crime Patrol, Inc., a non-profit organization, to continue to provide citizen patrollers to assist the Division of Police in the control and prevention of crime in residential neighborhoods; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
- 169 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-72 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 Scioto Main North Large Diameter Rehabilitation Project. ($0.00)
- CA-73 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a digger derrick truck for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $378,489.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($378,489.00)
- CA-74 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a new contract with Real Time Networks Inc. for lockbox systems and technology solutions at the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant facility under the City’s sole source procurement provision of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,755.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($80,755.00)
- CA-75 To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Walhalla Road between East Longview Ave and Clinton Heights, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
- CA-76 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $58,310.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($58,310.00)
- CA-77 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC for the Reservoir Restoration Project to add additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
- CA-78 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Custom Container Solutions LLC for the purchase of ten 30 Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpsters for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the transfer of appropriation of funds within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $65,640.00 from the General Government Grants and General Funds; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($65,640.00)
- CA-79 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchase and installation of three Ford F550 enclosed utility bodies and accessories mounted on three City supplied cab and chassis for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $186,525.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($186,525.00)
- CA-80 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the Moler Street Overflow Interceptor Sewer Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $138,833.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($138,833.00)
- CA-81 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the JP A-Plant Secondary Clarifier Electrical Upgrades Design Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $8,777.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,777.00)
- CA-82 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the SWWTP Control System Improvements Design Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $13,629.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($13,629.00)
- 181 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 182 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-83 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, replacing Ken Paul, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2027 (profile attached). (Amended by Ord. A0188-2024 passed on 11/4/2024). (Amended by Ord. A0222-2024 Passed on 12/16/2024). LG
- CA-84 Reappointment of Kenneth N. Wilson, Franklin County Administrator, 373 S. High Street, 26th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Confluence Community Authority Board of Trustees, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2026 (resume attached).
- CA-85 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, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2026 (reume attached). (Amended by Ord. A0189-2024 passed on 11/4/2024).
- CA-86 Appointment of Elfi Di Bella, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2025 (resume attached).
- CA-87 Appointment of Jeremy Blake, Senior Advisor and Director of Public Affairs , Franklin County Coroner, 2090 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2025 (resume attached).
- CA-88 Appointment of Craig Conley, Deputy Director, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the IMPACT Community Action Board, to represent the City of Columbus’ interests, in his official capacity, with a term start date of January 1, 2025 and expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)
- CA-89 Appointment of Derek Anderson, 175 S. Third Street, Suite 1250, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached).
- 189 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 191 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-1 To appropriate $1,000,000.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 within the Information Services Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology and various city agencies, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with Browner Enterprise Solutions, LLC, and Law and Order Technology, LLC for the procurement of computers and computer-related products; to authorize the expenditure of $1,688,000.00 from the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund for the above-stated purpose. ($1,688,000.00)
- SR-2 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services with Huntington Merchant Services to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $2,275,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2,275,000.00)
- SR-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
- 195 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-4 To accept the recommendations of the 2024 Columbus Tax Incentive Review Council regarding the continuation, modification or cancellation of all property tax incentives based on the evaluation of Reporting Year 2023; and to declare an emergency.
- 197 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-5 To authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to enter into necessary administrative and maintenance and/or operations agreements with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) relative to the Roadway - LinkUS - W Broad Corridor BRT project, a 9.3-mile mobility infrastructure project to improve transit service along the Broad Street corridor; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to waive application fees for permits controlled by the Department of Public Service and applied for by COTA and/or its contractor relative to the Roadway - LinkUS - W Broad Corridor BRT project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- SR-6 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Signals - Dering Avenue at South High Street Project; to authorize an expenditure of $4,933.00 and to declare an emergency. ($4,933.00)
- 200 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-7 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Berglund Construction Company for the Davis Center Preservation and Stabilization; to authorize the transfer of $525,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,100,000.00)
- SR-8 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Pavement Protectors DBA M&D Blacktop for the Hard Surface Program 2024 - Phase 2 Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,392,661.25 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $1,392,661.25 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,392,661.25)
- 203 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-9 To approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc., dated September 1, 2024 through September 1, 2027, to provide wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the bargaining unit as provided in the attachment hereto; and to declare an emergency.
- 205 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-10 To authorize the City Attorney to modify and extend an existing contract with Columbus Next Generation Corporation and to enter into a contact with Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio to assist homeowners throughout the city that are elderly and/or disabled to repair code violations on their homes; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $500,000.00 within the general fund Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($500,000.00)
- SR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Benevate, Inc. in an amount up to $50,080.00 to provide for the continued use of Neighborly software, including support and training services; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $50,080.00. ($50,080.00) (Amended by ord. 0065-2025 passed on 3/3/2025 -LG)
- 208 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-12 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $3,373,795.00 and any additional funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $3,373,795.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unapppropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program. ($3,373,795.00)
- 210 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Pen-Link Ltd. to provide computer software licenses and subscriptions that aid in obtaining and analyzing electronic information crucial to resolving cases; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $117,856.49 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($117,856.49)
- SR-14 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to renew Cellebrite software licenses to extract evidence from cellular devices; to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $243,321.75 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($243,321.75)
- SR-15 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contracts with Alina Sharafutdinova DBA Village Venture, LLC for grant management services, and public entity Educational Service Center of Central Ohio serving as administrative agent for Franklin County Family and Children First Council for family case management and trauma services for the RREACT program, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $242,793.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($242,793.00)
- 214 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for sewer root control services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in 2024; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($90,000.00)
- SR-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for Electric Power Systems Maintenance Services and to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,314,600.00 from the Electricity, Water and Sewerage and Drainage Operating Funds. ($1,314,600.00)
- SR-18 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $707,711.00 between Object Classes within the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $707,711.00 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for one-time bill credits to be issued as part of the Low-Income Water and Sewer Discount Program for 2025 and 2026 and a future Low Income Power Discount Program. ($707,711.00).
- SR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the Sewer System Capacity Model Update 2020 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000,742.92 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,742.92)
- SR-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification and extension with JadeTrack LLC for the GreenSpot Program Metrics Platform; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. ($20,000.00)
- 219 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-21 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, to enter into contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc. for purchase of three (3) Labrie Automizer HD Right Hand ASL garbage trucks; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,270,282.05 from the Refuse Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,270,282.05)
- 220 REMY
- 221 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 222 BARROSO DE PADILLA
- SR-22 To enact Chapter 175 of the Columbus City Codes, to create the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.
- 224 REMY
- SR-23 To amend section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to stunt driving and street takeovers and penalties for violations, to correct a technical error by including a definition for the term “vehicle component;” to repeal existing section 2133.07; and to declare an emergency.
- 226 ADJOURNMENT
- 230 ADJOURNED AT 6:34 P.M.