Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 204 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 43 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 29, 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 JULY 24, 2024 Trex Type: D1 D2 D3 To: Diamond Cellar Holdings LLC 3960 New Bond St Columbus OH 43219 From: Recovery Center of Medina County 538 W Liberty St Medina OH 44256 Permit #: 7240010 Transfer Type: D5 To: JeJu Garden LLC 2950 Hayden Rd Columbus OH 43235 From: Kims Tofu Restaurant Columbus LLC 2950 Hayden Rd Columbus OH 43235 Permit #: 4273249 Advertise Date: 8/3/2024 Agenda Date: 7/29/2024 Return Date: 8/8/2024
- 7 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 9 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-1 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products with Taylor Truck Parts Limited; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- 11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $25,000.00, for the 100th Chamber of Commerce Clambake and Lobster Feast; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to allow for reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order beginning July 1, 2024; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($25,000.00)
- 13 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-3 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Harmony Project in support of the Students Arts, Community Arts, Volunteer Program, and Community Chorus programs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00)
- FR-4 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)
- 16 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-5 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 (787 Bassett Ave. and 791 Bassett Ave..) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- 18 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-6 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to accept a grant extension from the Ohio Department of Medicaid for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in the amount of $1,130,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $1,130,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to authorize contracts and expenditures with multiple community partner sub-grantees for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central Ohio up to $1,010,836.00; and to expend up to $119,164.00 of this grant for CelebrateOne Community Health Workers' work with CelebrateOne pregnant and parenting families. ($1,130,000.00)
- FR-7 To authorize and direct the CelebrateOne Executive Director to accept and transfer grant funds from the Crane Family Foundation through the CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation to the City's Private Grant Fund for support of CelebrateOne doula programs in the amount of $50,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $50,000.00 to the City's Private Grants Fund. ($50,000.00)
- 21 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Chaves Brothers Management LLC for the purchase and delivery of two (2) utility vehicles with attachments for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,389.96 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund; ($80,389.96)
- FR-9 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Getinge USA Sales, LLC for the purchase of a Steam Sterilizer for the Division of Water, WQAL; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,789.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,789.00)
- FR-10 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute Ohio EPA H2Ohio Initiative Public Water System Distribution Equipment Grant funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with the H2Ohio grant and providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($6,824.00).
- FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Heidelberg University to provide funding and continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research for the operation of a tributary loading station on the Scioto River and computation of point-source and nonpoint-source loads for 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($45,000.00)
- FR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Foundation in support of Cleaner Columbus Initiative; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $483,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($483,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 3443-2024 passed on 12/16/2024). LG
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 28 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 29 BANKSTON
- CA-1 To Congratulate St. Philip Evangelical Lutheran Church on its 80th Anniversary
- CA-2 To Celebrate and Congratulate Bishop Donald J. Washington on His 43 Years of Service to Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, the Columbus Community, and the Nation
- CA-3 To Celebrate and Congratulate Lady Shirlean Washington on Her 43 Years of Service to Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church and the Columbus Community
- 33 FAVOR
- CA-4 To declare August 3rd, 2024 as Marcia L. Fudge day in the City of Columbus for her service to the United States and the state of Ohio
- 35 GREEN
- CA-5 To Declare the Month of July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Columbus and to Recognize the Contributions of the African American Male Wellness Agency
- CA-6 To Designate August 31, 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of Columbus and to Recognize the Work of Safe Point
- 38 WYCHE
- CA-7 To Celebrate and Recognize the Numerous Contributions of Julie Gillilan to the City of Columbus
- CA-8 To Celebrate and Recognize July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Columbus
- 41 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-9 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement with IMEG Consultants Corp., for the CCTV Media Equipment- 111 N. Front project; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $126,260.11 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($126,260.11)
- CA-10 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. for the Department of Technology’s Data Center Facility Upgrades - Hammond project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $675,046.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund. ($675,046.00)
- CA-11 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for the Arlingate Facility - Roof Renovation project; to authorize an expenditure up to $962,000.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($962,000.00)
- CA-12 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department with the approval of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities 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 an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the City’s real property located at 5925 Glick Road, Powell, Ohio 43065. ($0.00)
- CA-13 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the contract for the option to purchase FirefighterTurnout Gear with Lion First Responder PPE Inc., and to declare an emergency.
- CA-14 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase International Navistar OEM Parts and Services with Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- 48 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $100,000.00, for the New and Emerging Citizens Business Connection Program; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($100,000.00)
- CA-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with Columbus Fashion Initiative, in an amount up to $450,000.00, in support of the Made to Grow workforce development and education program; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Jobs Growth Subfund; and to authorize the payment of expenses starting July 1, 2024. ($450,000.00)
- CA-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of administering the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget, to allow for expenses prior to the purchase order beginning September 11, 2024, and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($250,000.00)
- 52 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-18 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within each of the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Development Taxable Bonds Fund, and Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the Department of Public Service to reimburse OhioHealth Corporation for certain design costs incurred relative to various public infrastructure improvements completed in the vicinity of S.R. 315 and North Broadway; to authorize the expenditure of up to $164,072.15 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, the expenditure of up to $6,131.06 from the Development Taxable Bonds Funds, and the expenditure of up to $29,796.79 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
- CA-19 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $69,049.15 within the Street & Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to refund the unspent balance of developer-deposited construction funding for the Roadway Improvements - Scioto Peninsula project; to authorize the expenditure of $69,049.15 from the Street & Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($69,049.15)
- CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.124 acre portion of right-of-way adjacent and to the rear of 2223 Cleveland Avenue to the Board of Trustees, Columbus Metropolitan Library. ($0.00)
- CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to vacate all the right-of-way located within Duranceau Park to the City of Columbus, Department of Finance and Management; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-22 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into grant agreements with IMPACT Community Action to provide funding for the Pathways to Purpose: Casey Goodson Jr. CDL program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($145,000.00)
- 58 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-23 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 Alum Creek Trail - Mock Road Connector Project; ($0.00)
- CA-24 To authorize an appropriation in the amount of $33,350.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the State Opioid & Stimulant Response grant from the Ohio Department of Aging. ($33,350.00)
- CA-25 To provide for an increase, in the amount of $500.00, in the imprest petty cash operating fund in the Department of Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of $500.00 from the Department of Recreation and Parks. ($500.00)
- CA-26 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with park improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($250,000.00)
- CA-27 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. to provide professional services for the Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street - Stage 1 Project; to authorize the transfer of $692,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $692,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($692,000.00)
- CA-28 To authorize the Interim Director of Neighborhoods to modify and increase a community planning services contract with MKSK to develop a comprehensive community plan for the Eastland community; to authorize an expenditure up to $35,000.00 from the General Fund to pay for the contract modification; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for outreach participants; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)
- CA-29 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Think Veterans First for the purpose of supporting the 4th annual Vet Ohio Expo; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
- CA-30 To authorize the expenditure of $286,000.00 in the Department of Neighborhoods from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with the African American Male Wellness Walk, Always with Us Charities, Heart of Job Foundation, ICE Mentors in an amount up to $286,000.00 to add needed capacity to address COVID-19 specific services for boys and young men of color; to authorize the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the payment of expenses starting August 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($286,000.00)
- CA-31 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with St. Stephens Community Services, Inc. in support of Jazz in the Park; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,800.00)
- CA-32 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Diaper Coalition to reimburse the organization for expenses incurred in support of the Columbus Food Truck Festival; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
- CA-33 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Image Character Etiquette Inc. in support of the International Day of The Girl Summit event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
- 70 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-34 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Equality Ohio Education Fund in support of their clinic and record sealing assistance activities; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($30,000.00)
- CA-35 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($165,000.00)
- CA-36 To authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund to the City Attorney in support of record sealing efforts for Columbus residents. ($10,000.00)
- CA-37 To authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund to the Franklin County Municipal Court in support of the record sealing assistance at the Self Help Center. ($20,000.00)
- CA-38 To grant an extension of injury leave for Officer Blake Andrews for the period July 1, 2024 to December 28, 2024, as recommended by the Board of Industrial Relations; and to declare an emergency.
- CA-39 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Jewish Family Services in support of an expansion of their CREW program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)
- 77 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-40 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $400,000.00 of 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a commitment letter and loan agreement with Juniper Crossing Limited Partnership for the Juniper Crossing project in an amount up to $400,000.00; to authorize the city, through the Department of Development, to act as a lender and have a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant executed by Juniper Crossing Limited Partnership for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00).
- CA-41 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The Waterworks, LLC to increase the contract in an amount up to $100,000.00 as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
- CA-42 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC to increase the contract in an amount up to $200,000.00 as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
- CA-43 To authorize the Director of Development to modify and extend the agreement, in an amount up to $249,845.00, with Tony R. Wells Foundation for the purpose of acting as fiscal manager of the American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) program; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $249,845.00 from the 2024 General Fund Budget; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($249,845.00)
- 82 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-44 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio for the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for eligible clients for the period March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)
- CA-45 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $629,774.00 and any additional funds for the HIV Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $629,774.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the HIV Prevention grant program; and to declare an emergency ($629,774.00)
- CA-46 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Social Solutions Global Inc., aka Bonterra, for secure electronic health record (EHR) and case management software platform services; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($61,788.90)
- CA-47 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the Ohio Buckles Buckeye grant program in the amount of $2,750.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $2,750.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of said grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($2,750.00)
- CA-48 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Urban Resurrection Community Development Corporation in support of the S.M.A.R.T. Summer Enrichment Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
- 88 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-49 To authorize the City Attorney to accept federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) sub awards 23- WF-VA2-8758 and 23-WF-VA2-4600 from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' Office of Justice Policy and Programs in the amount of $172,965.67 to support domestic violence and stalking prosecution and victim advocacy services; to authorize the transfer of $57,655.21 in city cash match from the transfer out account back to object classes 01 and 03 in the City Attorney general fund; and to authorize the appropriation of $172,965.67 in the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($172,965.67)
- CA-50 To amend Ordinance 0493-2024, passed 2/26/2024, to reflect an updated contract per diem amount; to authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to fully execute an amendment to Section 6 of the contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the housing and transport of prisoners; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-51 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of police cruisers, computers, and vehicle up-fitting needs for training purposes for the Division of Police; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for additional vehicle costs, model year changes, or cost increases; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $900,000.00 from the CPT Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($900,000.00)
- CA-52 To authorize the City Attorney to modify and extend an existing contract with Alban & Alban LLP; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Environmental Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)
- CA-53 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special legal counsel with David A. Goldstein, Co., LPA, for the case of Estate of Donovan Lewis v. Anderson, et al., Case No. 23CV001021, pending in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, OH; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $200,000.00 between object classes within the General Fund to align budget authority for this expenditure; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
- CA-54 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Sound Communications, Inc. for annual preventative maintenance for the audio digital communications recording system for the Police and Fire Communications System, in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $110,424.64 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,424.64)
- CA-55 To authorize the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Violence Prevention to distribute previously issued and remaining gift cards from the 2023 gun buy-back event totaling up to $106,225.00 for the 2024 gun buy-back event(s); and to declare an emergency. ($106,225.00)
- 96 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-56 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of wood chips for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Compost Facility; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)
- CA-57 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Dark Water Solutions Ltd for KSB Pump maintenance, service and repair; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)
- CA-58 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a mechanic service body with crane upfit on a City supplied cab and chassis for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $104,925.00 from the Division of Electricity Operating Fund; ($104,925.00)
- CA-59 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with AM Conservation Group, Inc. for the Smart Thermostat Program. ($0.00)
- CA-60 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned professional services contract modification for the Residuals Management Plan Update contract with Hazen & Sawyer; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($500,000.00)
- CA-61 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of a Backhoe Loader for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $171,290.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($171,290.00)
- CA-62 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the intergovernmental working agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD); and to authorize the expenditure of $58,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($58,000.00)
- CA-63 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for professional engineering services with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the DOSD Stormwater Pump Station ST-29 Evaluation & Upgrade project; to appropriate funds in the Storm - 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 $596,628.73 from the Storm - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($596,628.73)
- CA-64 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc., for the General Engineering Consulting Services #6 Project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($500,000.00)
- CA-65 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Blueprint Tulane / Findley Area Integrated Solutions project; 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 $758,793.30 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($758,793.30)
- CA-66 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Blueprint Milford Summit Area Integrated Solutions project; 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 $442,689.50 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($442,689.50)
- CA-67 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with CUES Inc. to provide the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and applications for field closed circuit television video (CCTV) inspections for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD); and to authorize the expenditure of $48,635.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($48,635.00)
- 109 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 110 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-68 Appointment of Montoya Rogers, 5411 John Browning Ct, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).
- CA-69 Appointment of Alejandra Rodriguez, 3233 Creston Ct, Dublin, OH 43117, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).
- CA-70 Appointment of Ophelia Arnold, 5426 Lehman Village Blvd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).
- CA-71 Reappointment of Rory McGuiness, Deputy Director, Columbus Department of Public Service,111 N. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, representing the City of Columbus, with a term expiration date of July 25, 2026 (resume attached).
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 115 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 116 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-1 To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2024-2029," as described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency.
- 117 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-2 To adopt a Capital Improvements Budget for the twelve months ending December 31, 2024 or until such a time as a new Capital Improvements Budget is adopted, establishing a project budget for capital improvements requiring legislative authorization in 2024; to repeal Ordinance No. 1711-2023, as amended; and to declare an emergency.
- SR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of an editing server to be installed at the Data Center; to authorize the waiver of relevant sections of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code relating to competitive bidding; and to authorize the expenditure of $113,228.44 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services GO Debt Fund. ($113,228.44)
- SR-4 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. for the Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to authorize an expenditure up to $750,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $750,000.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund. ($1,500,000.00)
- SR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the agreement with Moody Nolan, Inc. for Architect-of-Record Services for the New Municipal Court Building project; and to authorize an expenditure of $3,493,584.59 from the Construction Management Taxable Bonds Fund. ($3,493,584.59)
- SR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Elford, Inc. for the Fire Station 36 project; to authorize transfers and expenditures of $21,822,500.00 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund and the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($21,822,500.00)
- SR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Triumph Communications for professional services related to early voting education, information, and associated public service announcements for the 2024 general election; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the general fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to declare an emergency ($350,000.00).
- 124 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-8 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority to provide funding for urban redevelopment projects; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund. ($1,200,000.00)
- 125 RECESS
- 126 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 126 RECESSED AT 6:52 PM.M
- SR-9 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with G & G Concrete Construction, LLC for the ADA Ramp Projects - Citywide Curb Ramps 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)
- 127 RECONVENE
- SR-10 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M. P. DORY CO. for the Vision Zero - East Broad Demonstration project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,011,412.33 from the Streets and Highways 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. ($1,011,412.33)
- 128 RECONVENED AT 8:20 P.M.
- SR-11 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and provide funding to the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) relative to the Roadway - LinkUS - W Broad Corridor BRT project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Storm Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,500,000.00)
- 130 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-12 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Italian Village Park Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $171,750.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,237,913.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Subfund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,237,913.00)
- 131 To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2024-2029," as described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency.
- SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities for litter abatement work; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000 from the Department of Neighborhoods' General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
- 133 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 133 To adopt a Capital Improvements Budget for the twelve months ending December 31, 2024 or until such a time as a new Capital Improvements Budget is adopted, establishing a project budget for capital improvements requiring legislative authorization in 2024; to repeal Ordinance No. 1711-2023, as amended; and to declare an emergency.
- SR-14 To approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement in its entirety as executed by representatives of the AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, dated April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027, to provide for wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for members in the bargaining units; and to declare an emergency.
- 135 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with The Waterworks LLC to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, and water and sewer services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair Program; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $40,000.00; to authorize expenditures incurred prior to the creation of the Purchase Order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)
- 137 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-16 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and any additional funds for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00 , and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency ($1,000,000.00)
- 139 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 139 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products with Taylor Truck Parts Limited; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- SR-17 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk, to establish a purchase order with TAB Products Company LLC for the purchase of case file folders for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $78,157.80 from the Municipal Court Clerk General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($78,157.80 )
- 140 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products with Taylor Truck Parts Limited; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- SR-18 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuits known as: Gutknecht Construction Company v. City of Columbus, Ohio, Case No. 21-CV002381; Gutknecht Construction Company v. City of Columbus, Ohio, Case No. 21-CV002382; and Mr. Excavator, Inc. v. Gutknecht Construction Company, et. al., Case No. 21-CV001568; and related case, Epic Steel Company v. Gutknecht Construction Company, et al., Case No. 20-CV00594, all pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($500,000.00) in settlement of these lawsuits; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- SR-19 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of body worn cameras, TASERS, interview room cameras and accessories, software, licenses, maintenance and support for the Division of Police; to authorize the appropriation of $399,732.49 from the Income Tax Set Aside Fund and the expenditure of $3,282,866.65 from the Income Tax Set Aside and General fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,282,866.65)
- SR-20 To authorize the transfer $338,000.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program; and to declare an emergency ($338,000.00).
- 143 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $25,000.00, for the 100th Chamber of Commerce Clambake and Lobster Feast; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to allow for reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order beginning July 1, 2024; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($25,000.00)
- SR-21 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC to review and evaluate the Alternative Response program; to authorize the appropriation of $400,000.00 in the Reimagine Safety Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 in the Reimagine Safety Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
- 144 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $25,000.00, for the 100th Chamber of Commerce Clambake and Lobster Feast; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to allow for reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order beginning July 1, 2024; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($25,000.00)
- 145 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-22 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. for janitorial services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $1,607,902.11 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and Water Operating Fund. ($1,607,902.11)
- SR-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract modification with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the SWWTP VFD & Harmonic Filter Upgrade project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,155,372.28 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund. ($1,155,372.28)
- SR-24 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an engineering consulting services contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Professional Construction Management - 4th Water Plant Transmission Main project; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $33,143,560.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund. ($33,143,560.00)
- SR-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with GPD Group for the Circuit 7221 Voltage Conversion Phase 2 Project; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,142,148.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,142,148.00)
- SR-26 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant A-Plant Secondary Clarifier Electrical Upgrades & Miscellaneous Improvements project; to appropriate funds in the Water Pollution Control Loan 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 $1,741,676.74 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,741,676.74)
- SR-27 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,170,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewer Operating Fund and Stormwater Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,170,000.00)
- 152 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 152 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Harmony Project in support of the Students Arts, Community Arts, Volunteer Program, and Community Chorus programs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00)
- 153 DORANS
- 153 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Harmony Project in support of the Students Arts, Community Arts, Volunteer Program, and Community Chorus programs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00)
- SR-28 To amend Chapter 115 of the Columbus City Codes to allow for an additional numbering system when classifying provisions of the City Code.
- 154 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)
- SR-29 To amend various provisions of Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes and to enact Chapter 3304 to provide for the effective and efficient implementation of the 2024 Zoning Code; to repeal various existing provisions of Title 33; and to address necessary code clean-up.
- 155 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)
- SR-30 To supplement the Columbus City Codes by the enactment of a new Title 34, entitled “2024 Zoning Code.”
- SR-31 To rezone specific properties within certain City of Columbus corridors to one of the following mixed use districts: UGN-1 and UGN-2, Urban General Districts, UCT, Urban Center District, UCR, Urban Core District, UCR-R, Urban Core Restricted Sub-District, CAC, Community Activity Center District, and RAC, Regional Activity Center District.
- SR-32 To amend various sections of Title 41, the Building Code, to make minor technical changes necessary for the effective and efficient implementation of the 2024 Zoning Code.
- SR-33 To supplement the Columbus City Codes by the enactment of a new Chapter 4310, entitled “Parking Impact Study Code.”
- 160 FAVOR
- 160 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 (787 Bassett Ave. and 791 Bassett Ave..) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- SR-34 To amend various sections, and enact new sections, of Title 41, the Columbus Building Code, to establish termination and abandonment provisions for existing plumbing fixtures or appurtenances and provide definitions of new terms.
- 161 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 (787 Bassett Ave. and 791 Bassett Ave..) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- 162 REMY
- 162 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-35 To amend section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes, establishing the prohibition of stunt driving and street takeovers and penalties for violations; and to repeal existing section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.
- 164 WYCHE
- SR-36 To amend section 4501.45 of the Columbus City Codes to remove milkweed from the definition of "weeds" in the housing code.
- 166 RECESS
- 167 THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
- 167 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to accept a grant extension from the Ohio Department of Medicaid for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in the amount of $1,130,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $1,130,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to authorize contracts and expenditures with multiple community partner sub-grantees for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central Ohio up to $1,010,836.00; and to expend up to $119,164.00 of this grant for CelebrateOne Community Health Workers' work with CelebrateOne pregnant and parenting families. ($1,130,000.00)
- 168 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to accept a grant extension from the Ohio Department of Medicaid for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in the amount of $1,130,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $1,130,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to authorize contracts and expenditures with multiple community partner sub-grantees for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central Ohio up to $1,010,836.00; and to expend up to $119,164.00 of this grant for CelebrateOne Community Health Workers' work with CelebrateOne pregnant and parenting families. ($1,130,000.00)
- 169 To authorize and direct the CelebrateOne Executive Director to accept and transfer grant funds from the Crane Family Foundation through the CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation to the City's Private Grant Fund for support of CelebrateOne doula programs in the amount of $50,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $50,000.00 to the City's Private Grants Fund. ($50,000.00)
- 170 To authorize and direct the CelebrateOne Executive Director to accept and transfer grant funds from the Crane Family Foundation through the CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation to the City's Private Grant Fund for support of CelebrateOne doula programs in the amount of $50,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $50,000.00 to the City's Private Grants Fund. ($50,000.00)
- 177 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 180 To amend section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes, establishing the prohibition of stunt driving and street takeovers and penalties for violations; and to repeal existing section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.
- 183 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. for janitorial services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $1,607,902.11 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and Water Operating Fund. ($1,607,902.11)
- 189 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Chaves Brothers Management LLC for the purchase and delivery of two (2) utility vehicles with attachments for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,389.96 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund; ($80,389.96)
- 190 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Chaves Brothers Management LLC for the purchase and delivery of two (2) utility vehicles with attachments for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,389.96 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund; ($80,389.96)
- 191 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Getinge USA Sales, LLC for the purchase of a Steam Sterilizer for the Division of Water, WQAL; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,789.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,789.00)
- 192 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Getinge USA Sales, LLC for the purchase of a Steam Sterilizer for the Division of Water, WQAL; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,789.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,789.00)
- 193 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute Ohio EPA H2Ohio Initiative Public Water System Distribution Equipment Grant funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with the H2Ohio grant and providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($6,824.00).
- 194 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute Ohio EPA H2Ohio Initiative Public Water System Distribution Equipment Grant funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with the H2Ohio grant and providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($6,824.00).
- 195 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Heidelberg University to provide funding and continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research for the operation of a tributary loading station on the Scioto River and computation of point-source and nonpoint-source loads for 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($45,000.00)
- 196 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Heidelberg University to provide funding and continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research for the operation of a tributary loading station on the Scioto River and computation of point-source and nonpoint-source loads for 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($45,000.00)
- 197 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Foundation in support of Cleaner Columbus Initiative; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $483,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($483,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 3443-2024 passed on 12/16/2024). LG
- 198 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Foundation in support of Cleaner Columbus Initiative; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $483,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($483,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 3443-2024 passed on 12/16/2024). LG
- 203 RECESSED AT 9:44 P.M.