Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 200 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 41 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 22, 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 17, 2024 Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6 To: Hydes Carryout Inc 1414-16 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 From: 1414 Morse Rd Inc DBA Hydes Market 1414-16 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 4101146 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: Lilyanna Foodies Inc 5225-27 Godown Rd Columbus, OH 43235 From: Ichi Food Inc Excl Showroom 5225-27 Godown Rd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 5190540 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 To: Sillakoreabbq LLC 1802 W Henderson Rd Columbus, OH 43220 From: Moler & 4th LLC 116 E Moler St 1st Fl E Unit Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 8149360 Transfer Type: D5 To: SZ Hospitality LLP 39 E Gay St Columbus, OH 43215 From: Bistrolino LLC 1st Fl & Patio 491-495 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 8750392 New Type: D3 To: El Grullense LLC & Patio 4989 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 2485417 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A To: Rosies Diner LLC 3415 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213 From: Tainted Monkey LLC DBA Oddfellows 1st FL & Patio 1038 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 75318850005 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Oasis Foods LLC DBA Fiery Sky Asian Kitchen 1450 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43235 From: Sport Cafe Inc DBA Sport Cafe 814-816 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 6484037 Stock Type: C1 C2 To: 1081 Whittier Inc DBA Wilson Market 1081 Whittier St Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 6551081 Advertise Date: 7/27/2024 Agenda Date: 7/22/2024 Return Date: 8/01/2024
- 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 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)
- FR-2 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)
- FR-3 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)
- FR-4 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)
- FR-5 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)
- FR-6 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)
- FR-7 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)
- 17 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-8 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)
- FR-9 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)
- FR-10 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)
- FR-11 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)
- 22 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-12 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)
- FR-13 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)
- 25 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-14 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)
- FR-15 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)
- FR-16 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)
- FR-17 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)
- 30 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-18 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)
- FR-19 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)
- FR-20 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)
- FR-21 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)
- 35 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-22 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)
- FR-23 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)
- FR-24 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)
- FR-25 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with AM Conservation Group, Inc. for the Smart Thermostat Program. ($0.00)
- FR-26 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)
- FR-27 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)
- FR-28 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)
- FR-29 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)
- FR-30 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)
- FR-31 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)
- FR-32 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)
- FR-33 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)
- FR-34 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)
- FR-35 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)
- FR-36 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)
- FR-37 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)
- 52 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 53 DORANS
- FR-38 To amend Chapter 115 of the Columbus City Codes to allow for an additional numbering system when classifying provisions of the City Code.
- FR-39 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.
- FR-40 To supplement the Columbus City Codes by the enactment of a new Title 34, entitled “2024 Zoning Code.”
- FR-41 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.
- FR-42 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.
- FR-43 To supplement the Columbus City Codes by the enactment of a new Chapter 4310, entitled “Parking Impact Study Code.”
- 60 REMY
- FR-44 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.
- 62 WYCHE
- FR-45 To amend section 4501.45 of the Columbus City Codes to remove milkweed from the definition of "weeds" in the housing code.
- 64 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 65 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- FR-46 To rezone 2474 MCKINLEY AVE. (43204), being 50.28± acres located on the north and south sides of McKinley Road at the terminus of Fisher Road, From: M, Manufacturing District and R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District and ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z22-038).
- FR-47 To rezone 3925 ALUM CREEK DR. (43207), being 0.90± acres located at the southeast corner of Alum Creek Drive and Williams Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-060).
- FR-48 To rezone 2195 HOLT RD. (43123), being 18.11± acres located on the west side of Holt Road, 300± feet south of Alkire Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z23-045).
- 69 VARIANCES
- FR-49 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27(2), Parking setback; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2474 MCKINLEY AVE. (43204), to allow office uses and reduced development standards for apartment complexes in the AR-1, Apartment Residential and ARLD, Apartment Residential districts (Council Variance #CV22-053).
- FR-50 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private Garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2195 HOLT RD. (43123), to allow an increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-078).
- FR-51 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.28, Side yard or rear yard obstruction; and 3332.41, Rooftop telecommunication installation, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 476-482 E. WEBER RD. (43202), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-139).
- FR-52 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28; Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1588-1590 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling and single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-024).
- FR-53 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3367.15(B), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions; and 3367.29, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 424 WOODLAND AVE. (43203), to allow retail use with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-014).
- FR-54 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; and 3363.41(a), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5705 CHANTRY DR. (43232), to allow wholesaling, yard waste collection, and outdoor storage with reduced setbacks in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-011).
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 77 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 78 DAY-ACHAUER
- CA-1 To Recognize and Support the Mission of the Ohio Commission for The United States Semiquincentennial (AMERICA250-OH)
- 80 WYCHE
- CA-2 To recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as a champion of the Hilltop Neighborhood and the City of Columbus
- 82 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement with Karpinski Engineering, Inc., for the City Hall Structured Cabling Assessment & Design project; and to authorize an expenditure of $80,381.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund. ($80,381.00)
- CA-4 To authorize the City Auditor to enter into agreements with KAM Consulting Inc dba ClearCourse Consulting ($375,000.00) and OnActuate Consulting US Inc ($75,000.00) for two years with three annual renewal options subject to Council approval and appropriation for supplemental professional consulting and technical services for Dayforce; and to authorize the expenditure of $450,000.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund. ($450,000.00).
- CA-5 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. d/b/a MM Buildings Company for the Epoxy Flooring Replacement at Fleet Facilities project; and to authorize an expenditure of $976,870.00 within the Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($976,870.00)
- CA-6 To appropriate funds within the Community Development Act Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Thayer Power and Communication Line Construction Co. LLC, for the 2024 CDBG Fiber Expansion; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $174,819.29 from the Community Development Act Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($174,819.29)
- CA-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Softchoice, Corp. for Cisco SmartNet maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $278,277.59 from the Information Services Operating fund. ($278,277.59)
- CA-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an agreement with Columbus Fibernet LLC for fiber optic cable maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $85,890.81 from the Information Services Operating fund. ($85,890.81)
- CA-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software, equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security systems for the Facilities Management Division, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund. ($75,000.00)
- CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to enter into contract with CSI International, Inc., for the purchase of custodial services for the Fleet Management Building; to authorize the expenditure of $154,468.96 from the Fleet Management Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($154,468.96)
- CA-11 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling use by City of Columbus vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
- CA-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a renewal contract with Info-Tech Research Group for access to diagnostic and research tools in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $47,284.64; and to declare an emergency. ($47,284.64)
- CA-13 To authorize the City Auditor to enter into an agreement for auditing services with the Auditor of State for the calendar year 2024, for the City of Columbus and the Office of the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk, and to authorize the expenditure of up to $347,530.00 from the General Fund. ($347,530.00)
- CA-14 To amend the Columbus District Map to reflect any annexations to the city since July 2023; and to declare an emergency.
- 95 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 not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $550,000.00; and to authorize an expenditure up to $550,000.00 from the General Fund, and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($550,000.00)
- CA-16 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, dba Downtown Columbus, Inc. to support marketing costs associated with the Common Thread Shops on Third; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($40,000.00)
- CA-17 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $659,578.84 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $879,438.45 in accordance with the Downtown Office Incentive (DOI) Program for the seven (7) DOI agreements for which employers have met the requirements of their DOI agreements and thus are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2023 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2023; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $879,438.45 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($879,438.45)
- CA-18 To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreements with SFG Columbus Parsons LLC Building 1, Building 2, and Building 3 and to direct the Director of the Department of Development to notify as necessary, the local and state tax authorities.
- 100 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-19 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 Resurfacing - Urban Paving - FRA-23-15.30 PID 106095 (Project No. 530282-100048); ($0.00)
- CA-20 To authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for surveying services for in-house design projects; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $40,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the purpose of providing sufficient funding for surveying services for in-house design projects on Public Service projects.($40,000.00)
- CA-21 To authorize the appropriation of funds in the Special Purpose Funds; to authorize the Department of Public Service to return to Arlington Ave Ventures I, LLC the sum of $92,551.88, which represents the unexpended balance of monies that entity previously deposited with the City to facilitate the extension of the Brice Road shared use path; to authorize the expenditure of $92,551.88 from the Special Purpose Fund for that purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($92,551.88)
- CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 1,263 square foot (0.029 acre) portion of right-of-way North of Second Avenue and West of Cleveland Avenue to 5CL Properties LLC. ($0.00)
- CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 11,282 square foot (0.259 acre) portion of right-of-way adjacent to Starr Avenue to 5CL Properties LLC. ($0.00)
- 106 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with the Ohio Hispanic Coalition in support of the organization’s STEM Academy project; and to authorize an expenditure within the Development Taxable Bond Fund. ($150,000.00)
- CA-25 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to reestablish a purchase order that was cancelled in error with ProCon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the completed John Burroughs Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $96,097.02 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $96,097.02 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($96,097.02)
- CA-26 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Street Trees - Fall (CIP) 2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $324,275.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($324,275.00)
- CA-27 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Street Trees - Fall (ODNR Grant) 2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $499,950.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($499,950.00)
- CA-28 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Hilscher Clarke Enterprises, LLC DBA Hilscher-Clarke Electric for the Street Tree Removal 2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $124,191.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($124,191.00)
- CA-29 To authorize the appropriation of $50,000.00 to the Department of Neighborhoods from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund for operating expenses of the Community Relations Commission Marketing Program. ($50,000.00)
- CA-30 To authorize an appropriation in Neighborhoods Initiatives subfund; to authorize the Interim Director of Department of Neighborhoods to expend funds by entering into grant agreements in support of 2024 National Night Out programming; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to declare an emergency. ($21,700.00)
- CA-31 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant and enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, in the amount of $4,771.00 for the Girls Empowerment Program’s Teen Outdoor Day; to authorize an appropriation of $4,771.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,771.00).
- CA-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with API Security Services for security services at City of Columbus pools, sports facilities and other locations; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
- CA-33 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven, Inc. DBA GPD Group for the Bi-Annual Bridge Assessments 2024-2026 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $166,886.53 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($166,886.53)
- CA-34 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers to provide professional services associated with the Lighting Improvements 2023-2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $109,800.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($109,800.00)
- CA-35 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for Transportation Alternative Program funding which will be used to build a section of the Big Walnut Trail, from Cherrybottom Park to Morse Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-36 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Education Foundation for Freedom in support of the 2024 Women & Girls Fest; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
- CA-37 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter to provide funding for the 51st Midwest Regional Conference; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
- 121 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-38 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to modify and renew a contract with Brown & Brown of Massachusetts, LLC, for employee benefit audits for medical, pharmacy, dental and pharmacy market checks for the period August 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $145,000.00 from and within the Employee Benefits Fund. ($145,000.00)
- CA-39 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 5(E) and 12(I); and to declare an emergency.
- 124 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-40 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 345 Reeb Ave. (010-017962).
- CA-41 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 589 Stambaugh Ave. (010-114572), 595 Stambaugh Ave. (010-114571), 637 Stambaugh Ave. (010-114564) and 634 Elwood Ave. (Parcels 010-114603, 010-114604 & 010-114605).
- CA-42 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of five parcels of real property (0000 Greenway Ave., 1598 Greenway Ave., 1602 Greenway Ave., 1610 Greenway Ave. and 1614 Greenway Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- CA-43 To authorize an appropriation in the City's Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus City Schools in support of Work-Based Learning opportunities for students; and to authorize the expenditure within the Special Purpose Fund, Construction Trades Education Subfund. ($58,400.00)
- CA-44 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a Subrecipient Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health Inc., to modify the contract to increase the funding in an amount up to $14,744.33; to authorize the appropriation of $14,744.33 within the 2023 HOPWA grant; and to authorize the expenditure of $14,744.33 utilizing the 2023 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement. ($14,744.33).
- CA-45 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the beneficiary grant agreement initially authorized under Ordinance No. 1699-2023 to allow for the extension of the expiration of the beneficiary grant agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 131 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-46 To authorize the Board of Health to modify existing contracts with the following vendors: Aids Healthcare Foundation and Equitas Health, for the HIV Prevention grant program; for the provision of services allowable under the grant for eligible clients for the period June 1, 2024 through July 31, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $10,879.70 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,879.70)
- CA-47 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Dress For Success Columbus in an amount of up to $100,000.00 for the Elevate! 1.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 or 18 month period beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)
- CA-48 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Alvis, Inc. in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the Elevate! 1.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 or 18 month period beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $85,000.00 from the General Fund and $40,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and to authorize the transfer of funds between object classes in an amount up to $735,000.00. ($125,000.00)
- CA-49 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a beneficiary agreement with YMCA of Central Ohio in support of human services programs; to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred from August 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 which is prior to the establishment of the original purchase order; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $155,735.83 from the 2024 ARPA budget. ($155,735.83)
- CA-50 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a beneficiary agreement with the Ohio Hispanic Coalition; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $122,146.06 to provide support for the renovation of their Youth and Education Center; to allow for the reimbursement of expenses beginning October 1, 2023; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of ARPA funds. ($122,146.06).
- CA-51 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Huckleberry House Inc in an amount up to $150,000.00 to support the Teen Crisis Shelter; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)
- CA-52 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and any additional funds for the 2024 WPCLF program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Funds; to authorize an expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2024 WPCLF program. ($75,000.00)
- 139 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-53 To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc. for improvements to Fire Medic M13 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
- CA-54 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from The Supreme Court of Ohio; to appropriate $100,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to provide OCSS upgrades; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general government grant fund; to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile, LLC as a sole source provider according to Chapter 329 of the City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the grant funds. ($100,000.00)
- CA-55 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders from an existing Purchase Agreement with LRG Technologies, LLC dba Mobile Pro Systems for the purchase of mobile security trailers for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $768,418.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7702. ($968,418.00)
- CA-56 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into contract with ImageTrend, LLC for a comprehensive records management system; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into contract with Intergraph Corporation for services needed to allow the records management system to interface with our computer aided dispatch system in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the transfer of $225,000.00 between divisions and object classes within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of $239,990.45 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($239,990.45)
- CA-57 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women grant award from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners; to appropriate $32,706.52 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court Department of Probation and Pretrial Services to provide continued funding of one staff to work with the victims of crime when a perpetrator has been on probation; and to declare an emergency. ($32,706.52)
- 145 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-58 To support Prairie Township’s application to secure Clean Ohio Fund greenspace conservation funding to purchase and permanently protect the Hellbranch Run Preserve property in the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; and to declare an emergency.
- CA-59 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify, increase and extend the contract for professional services with Ohio State University, Office of Sponsored Projects for the Blueprint Columbus - Linden Green Infrastructure Monitoring Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $95,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($95,000.00)
- CA-60 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with All Around Access LLC for the purchase and delivery of a Telehandler for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $224,185.00 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund; ($224,185.00)
- CA-61 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Centrex and Data Services with AT&T for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $465,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($465,000.00)
- CA-62 To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the contract with Routeware, Inc. for Street Equipment-Refuse Data Collection System software; to authorize the expenditure of up to $312,000.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund operating budget to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($312,000.00)
- CA-63 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Patrick Engineering, Inc., for the Relay Upgrade Drawing Preparation Project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $580,227.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund. ($580,227.00)
- CA-64 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate the general budget reservation resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for a Sewer Combination Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with Jack Doheny Companies, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $523,573.57 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund; ($523,573.57)
- CA-65 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding to a service contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for the Enhanced Meter Project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)
- CA-66 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 United States Environmental Protection Agency State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with U.S. EPA STAG program grants; to provide 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. ($0.00).
- CA-67 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Livingston Noe Bixby Culvert Removal project; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $361,139.98 from the Storm Bond Fund for the project. ($361,139.98)
- CA-68 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for HVAC and air purification maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $475,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($475,000.00)
- CA-69 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction services contract with General Temperature Control for the SWWTP WAC Electrical Room HVAC Unit H53 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 $473,900.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the construction. ($473,900.00)
- CA-70 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, for the investigation of water resources in central Ohio, including groundwater and several rivers for the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $231,069.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $70,925.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $178,300.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($480,294.00).
- CA-71 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a service agreement with Planning Communities, LLC for the Columbus MSA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Engagement and Plan Development (G602301); and to authorize the expenditure of $52,000.00 from the Electricity Grants Fund. ($52,000.00)
- CA-72 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd. for the HVAC & Air Purification System Replacements project; and to authorize an expenditure of $483,728.65 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($483,728.65)
- CA-73 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Irvin Public Relations, LLC. for strategic communication services to increase funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($75,000.00)
- CA-74 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $298,875.00 between Object Classes within the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Budget; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $298,875.00 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Water Operating Fund to reimburse the Water Operating Fund for one-time bill credits issued as part of the Low Income Water and Sewer Discount Program. ($298,875.00).
- CA-75 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to submit information to county auditors for assessment of properties for their share of the Morningstar & North Forty Street Lighting project; to authorize adjustments to the assessment list to reflect payments received prior to the submission for assessment or to correct errors; to authorize adjustments to the assessment amounts to correct errors or resolve disputes; and to authorize funds received for these assessments to be returned to the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)
- 164 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 165 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-76 Appointment of Katie M. White, Director, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, 3776 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Sewer and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of September 23, 2028 (resume attached).
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 167 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 168 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-1 To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to provide funding for the contract with Assetworks LLC, for fleet management software services for the City’s fleet of vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $1,036,676.25 from the fleet operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,036,676.25)
- SR-2 To provide consent to the issuance of tax and lease revenue anticipation refunding bonds by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA); to authorize the negotiation, execution, and delivery of documents of the City relating to the issuance of tax and lease revenue anticipation refunding bonds by the FCCFA; and to declare an emergency.
- SR-3 To authorize the Mayor, City Auditor, or the Director of Finance and Management to negotiate, execute, and deliver, on behalf of the City, the Second Supplement to the Cooperative Agreement dated as of January 1, 2010 with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) and the County of Franklin, Ohio pertaining to the issuance of refunding bonds by the FCCFA and restructuring of reserve funds by the FCCFA; to provide consent, on behalf of the City, to the issuance of refunding bonds by the FCCFA; and to declare an emergency.
- 172 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-4 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 Complete General Construction Company for the East Franklinton Pedestrian Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,971,146.96 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($7,971,146.96)
- SR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with A & B Construction LTD for salt barn repair services; to authorize the expenditure of $87,406.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($87,406.00)
- 175 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-6 To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into contracts with high-quality pre-kindergarten organizations, selected via a competitive application process, to provide educational services as part of the 2024-2025 Early Start Columbus Program; and to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $6,000,000.00 from the General Fund. ($6,000,000.00)
- SR-7 To approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement in its entirety as executed by representatives of the City of Columbus and I.A.F..F Local #67 , dated November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026, to provide for wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for members in the bargaining units; and to declare an emergency.
- SR-8 To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program and to distribute funds and program supports to after school providers; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00).
- 179 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-9 To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $4,675,000.00 for the Elevate! 1.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for 12 and 18 month periods beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $825,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and up to $3,850,000.00 from the General Fund. ($4,675,000.00)
- 181 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-10 To authorize the City Attorney to enter into a settlement agreement with Jiechun Liu in the case of City of Columbus v. Jiechun Liu, Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Case No. 23 CV C08 0550 and to accept deposit of $25,000.00 into the Division of Water, Land Stewardship Fund. ($25,000.00).
- 183 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with MS Consultants, Inc. for the Southerly Stormwater and Floodplain Improvements 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 $3,974,725.81 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($3,974,725.81)
- SR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Compost Odor Control Improvements, Part 2 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 $1,800,000.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund. ($1,800,000.00)
- SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for professional engineering services with ARCADIS U.S., Inc. for the HCWP Hypochlorite Disinfection Improvements project; to appropriate funds in the Water - 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 $2,999,688.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($2,999,688.00)
- SR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc., for the Water Reuse Study Project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,959,242.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,959,242.00)
- SR-15 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the Power Purchase Agreements with DG Columbus Jackson Pike, LLC and DG Columbus Solar, LLC, to provide funding for the purchase of energy and environmental attributes generated at the photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Parsons Avenue Water Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,500,000.00)
- SR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 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 $1,197,843.45 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,197,843.45)
- SR-17 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional construction management services contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 Professional Construction Management 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 $4,729,581.18 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,729,581.18)
- SR-18 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for professional engineering services with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the PAWP Treatment Residuals Disposal Improvements project; to appropriate funds in the Water - 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 $4,775,000.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,775,000.00)
- SR-19 To authorize the Director of the Deparment of Public Utilities to renew and increase the contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2022 project; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract renewal. ($1,000,000.00)
- SR-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract modification with ms consultants, inc. to add funding for the Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $18,739,250.02 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($18,739,250.02)
- SR-21 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders and associate purchase agreements with multiple vendors for the purchase of refuse collection containers and parts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,159,043.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund for the purchase of these containers and parts; and to declare an emergency. ($1,159,043.00)
- 195 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 196 FAVOR
- SR-22 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.
- 198 ADJOURNMENT
- 200 ADJOURNED AT 6:17 P.M.