Columbus City Council

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

Agenda — 255 items

1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 39 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 15, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
4. 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
5. 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 10, 2024 New Type: D5 To: Moler & 4th LLC 116 E Moler St 1st Fl E Unit Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 6078435 New Type: D1 To: Gooseegg LLC DBA Dantes Pizza 3586 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 32558750010 Transfer Type: D1 D2 To: H5 Management Services LLC 579 W Fifth Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: CB on 3rd Inc DBA Lexis 100 E Broad St Ste 150 and Patio Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 3469568 New Type: D3A To: Hashtag Comedy LLC 1253 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 3655755 Transfer Type: D5 To: 833 Front Street LLC 831-833 S Front St Columbus, OH 43206 From: Tippers LLC & Patio 3534 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 2455213 New Type: D3 To: H5 Management Services LLC 579 W Fifth Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 3469568 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: LP Karl Road LLC 3728 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43224 From: UDF Limited Partnership II DBA United Dairy Farmers 644 3728 Karl Rd Columbus, Ohio 43224 Permit #: 5313133 New Type: C1 C2 To: Frascati Market LLC DBA Frascati Market 710 Grandview Crossing Way Ste 101 Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 2864235 New Type: C1 C2 To: Dolgen Midwest LLC DBA Dollar General Store 30929 3355 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 22348159450 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 To: Dae Han Chicken 4 Inc DBA CM Chicken 1011 W Fifth Ave Columbus, OH 43212 From: JMM Honest LLC DBA Simply Honest Cafe 567 E Livingston Ave & Patio Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 1880357 Advertise Date: 7/20/2024 Agenda Date: 7/15/2024 Return Date: 7/25/2024 C0021-2024 Read and Filed
7. 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
8. 8 BARROSO DE PADILLA
9. 2 To recognize August as The Gift of Music month 0191X-2024 Adopted Pass
10. 10 DAY-ACHAUER
11. 3 To declare July as National Park and Recreation Month and celebrate Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for its role in creating spaces, places and programs where all residents of the City of Columbus can connect with nature, wellness and creativity. 0186X-2024 Adopted Pass
12. 12 FAVOR
13. 4 To Recognize Denise M. Robinson for her 40 years of service to Alvis, Inc. and the City of Columbus 0193X-2024 Adopted Pass
14. 14 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
15. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
16. 16 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
17. FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of 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) 1684-2024 Read for the First Time
18. FR-2 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). 1732-2024 Read for the First Time
19. FR-3 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) 1859-2024 Read for the First Time
20. FR-4 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) 1897-2024 Read for the First Time
21. FR-5 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) 1904-2024 Read for the First Time
22. FR-6 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) 1958-2024 Read for the First Time
23. FR-7 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) 2022-2024 Read for the First Time
24. 24 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
25. FR-8 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) 1726-2024 Read for the First Time
26. FR-9 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) 1870-2024 Read for the First Time
27. FR-10 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. 1901-2024 Read for the First Time
28. 28 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
29. FR-11 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) 0182X-2024 Read for the First Time
30. FR-12 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) 1863-2024 Read for the First Time
31. FR-13 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) 2017-2024 Read for the First Time
32. FR-14 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) 2024-2024 Read for the First Time
33. 33 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
34. FR-15 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) 1587-2024 Read for the First Time
35. FR-16 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) 1679-2024 Read for the First Time
36. FR-17 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) 1920-2024 Read for the First Time
37. 37 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
38. FR-18 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) 1703-2024 Read for the First Time
39. FR-19 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) 1856-2024 Read for the First Time
40. 40 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
41. FR-20 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). 1801-2024 Read for the First Time
42. FR-21 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). 1803-2024 Read for the First Time
43. FR-22 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. 1882-2024 Read for the First Time
44. FR-23 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) 1926-2024 Read for the First Time
45. FR-24 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). 1945-2024 Read for the First Time
46. 46 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
47. FR-25 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) 1818-2024 Read for the First Time
48. FR-26 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) 1839-2024 Read for the First Time
49. FR-27 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) 1841-2024 Read for the First Time
50. FR-28 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) 1844-2024 Read for the First Time
51. FR-29 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). 1881-2024 Read for the First Time
52. FR-30 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) 1883-2024 Read for the First Time
53. FR-31 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) 1888-2024 Read for the First Time
54. 54 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
55. FR-32 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) 1822-2024 Read for the First Time
56. FR-33 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) 1934-2024 Read for the First Time
57. FR-34 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). 2055-2024 Read for the First Time
58. 58 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
59. FR-35 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) 0151-2024 Read for the First Time
60. FR-36 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) 1256-2024 Read for the First Time
61. FR-37 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) 1384-2024 Read for the First Time
62. FR-38 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) 1613-2024 Read for the First Time
63. FR-39 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) 1715-2024 Read for the First Time
64. FR-40 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) 1750-2024 Read for the First Time
65. FR-41 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) 1780-2024 Read for the First Time
66. FR-42 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) 1785-2024 Read for the First Time
67. FR-43 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) 1802-2024 Read for the First Time
68. FR-44 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) 1847-2024 Read for the First Time
69. FR-45 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) 1849-2024 Read for the First Time
70. FR-46 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). 1851-2024 Read for the First Time
71. FR-47 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) 1867-2024 Read for the First Time
72. FR-48 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) 1873-2024 Read for the First Time
73. FR-49 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) 1902-2024 Read for the First Time
74. FR-50 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) 1905-2024 Read for the First Time
75. FR-51 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) 1911-2024 Read for the First Time
76. FR-52 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) 1923-2024 Read for the First Time
77. FR-53 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) 1946-2024 Read for the First Time
78. FR-54 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) 1948-2024 Read for the First Time
79. FR-55 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). 1955-2024 Read for the First Time
80. FR-56 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) 1966-2024 Read for the First Time
81. FR-57 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) 1976-2024 Read for the First Time
82. FR-58 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) 1979-2024 Read for the First Time
83. FR-59 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). 2026-2024 Read for the First Time
84. FR-60 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) 2028-2024 Read for the First Time
85. 85 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
86. 86 FAVOR
87. FR-61 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. 1956-2024 Read for the First Time
88. 88 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
89. 89 REZONINGS / AMENDMENTS
90. FR-62 To rezone 1834 SULLIVANT AVE. (43223), being 4.03± acres located at the northwest corner of Sullivant Avenue and Townsend Avenue, From: AR-1, Apartment Residential District and R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-071). 2079-2024 Read for the First Time
91. FR-63 To rezone 3755 RIDGE MILL DR. (43026), being 5.20± acres located on the southwest side of Ridge Mill Drive, 600± feet east of Fishinger Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z24-012). 2088-2024 Read for the First Time
92. 92 VARIANCES
93. FR-64 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 737-739 S. TERRACE AVE. (43204), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-053). 2054-2024 Read for the First Time
94. FR-65 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, residential district; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.41, Rooftop telecommunication installation, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 204-210 W. WEBER RD. (43202), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV23-140). 2076-2024 Read for the First Time
95. FR-66 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; 3312.13(A), Driveway; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.12; R-2 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1726 E. 23RD AVE. (43207), to allow two-unit dwellings with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District for two adjacent lots (Council Variance #CV24-025). 2081-2024 Read for the First Time
96. FR-67 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3312.21(B)(1), Landscaping and screening; and 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines, 3372.604, Setback requirements; 3372.605(A)(B)(D), Building design standards; and 3372.607(B), Landscaping and screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2552-2558 CLEVELAND AVE. (43211), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV23-141). 2087-2024 Read for the First Time
97. FR-68 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.04, Permitted uses in AR-O apartment office district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3755 RIDGE MILL DR. (43026), to allow commercial vehicular access, dumpsters, and loading and reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-033). 2089-2024 Read for the First Time
98. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
99. 99 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
100. 100 BANKSTON
101. CA-1 To Congratulate the Columbus Chapter of Circle-Lets, Incorporated on their 50th Anniversary 0188X-2024 Adopted Pass
102. 102 DAY-ACHAUER
103. CA-2 To recognize The Addict’s Parents United (TAPU) and their 6th Annual More Than a Number event. 0189X-2024 Adopted Pass
104. 104 DORANS
105. CA-3 To recognize the 40th Anniversary of the 1984 Graduating Class of Columbus Mifflin High School 0187X-2024 Adopted Pass
106. 106 HARDIN
107. CA-4 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of John R. Allen, 1947-2024 0190X-2024 Adopted Pass
108. 108 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
109. CA-5 To authorize the City Treasurer’s Office to modify and assign past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from First Data Government Solutions LP to First Data Corporation dba First Data Government Solutions LP, a disregarded entity; to authorize the expenditure of $119,900.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from various funds within the City; and to declare an emergency. ($119,900.00) 1560-2024 Approved Pass
110. CA-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 Setterlin Building Company for the Security Upgrades for 77 & 111 N. Front St. Buildings project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $437,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($437,000.00) 1757-2024 Approved Pass
111. CA-7 To authorize a transfer within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $188,581.62 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,307.10 from the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund in order to reimburse the general fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($192,888.72) 1760-2024 Approved Pass
112. CA-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. for fiber optic locating services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00) 1819-2024 Approved Pass
113. CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pierce OEM Parts and Services with Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 1830-2024 Approved Pass
114. CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Caterpillar OEM Parts with Ohio Machinery Co.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). 1858-2024 Approved Pass
115. CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend a contract with Booth Management Consulting, LLC, to provide subrecipient monitoring, technical assistance, and training related to the City’s administration of Federal Grant Awards; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund and $650,000.00 from the Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency ($800,000.00). 1887-2024 Approved Pass
116. CA-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Reeb Avenue Center to grant a six-month reduction in rent; and to declare an emergency ($32,969.50) 1898-2024 Approved Pass
117. CA-13 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 Baumann Enterprises, Inc., for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project; to authorize an expenditure of $85,554.70 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($85,554.70) 1917-2024 Approved Pass
118. CA-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to extend a professional services contract with Greenwood 360, LLC to provide monitoring, reviewing, and reporting services to ensure proper controls are being administered for organizations receiving Emergency Rental Assistance Funding in the amount of $38,045.50 pursuant to sole source provisions of City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $38,045.50 from funds received for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program; and to declare an emergency. ($38,045.50) (Repealed by ordinance 2746-2024 passed 10/28/2024) 1919-2024 Approved Pass
119. CA-15 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the contract for the option to purchase Water Sample Analysis with Analytical Services, Inc. to extend the term of the contract through March 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 1932-2024 Approved Pass
120. CA-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the City Facilities Roof Repairs 2023 project; to authorize an expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 1938-2024 Approved Pass
121. CA-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to renew a contract with CSI International, Inc., for the purchase of custodial services for the Fire Training Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $359,969.14 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($359,969.14) 1944-2024 Approved Pass
122. CA-18 To authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $161,000.00 for the Morningstar/North-Forty Street Lighting Assessment Project; to authorize an expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare an emergency. ($176,000.00) Section 44-1(b) 1983-2024 Approved Pass
123. CA-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to consent to the amendment of the existing sublease agreement between the Columbus Zoological Park Association and Zoombezi Bay, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2043-2024 Approved Pass
124. CA-20 To authorize the expenditure of $101,084.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Capital Projects funds, Fund 5105; to authorize the correction of ACPO010511; and to declare an emergency. ($101,084.00) 2052-2024 Approved Pass
125. CA-21 To authorize an appropriation within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of non-legislated grantmaking, supplies, professional development, and contracted services, and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00) 2069-2024 Approved Pass
126. 126 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
127. CA-22 To authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund for the Small Business Training Services Program; to authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to implement the Small Business Training Services Program. ($10,000.00) 1765-2024 Approved Pass
128. CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) in an amount up to $200,000.00 to manage all aspects of the Power of One-Corridor and Parcel Intervention Program; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Budget. ($200,000.00) 1816-2024 Approved Pass
129. CA-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Greater Columbus Sister Cities International, Inc. in an amount up to $225,000.00 for the purpose of promoting business, government, cultural, educational and environmental exchanges between the Columbus Sister Cities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00) 1842-2024 Approved Pass
130. CA-25 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Orange Hearts for Makenzi Foundation in support of their training program to support young entrepreneurs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,500.00) 2083-2024 Approved Pass
131. 131 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
132. CA-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with M. P. Dory Company for the Roadway Improvements - Guardrail and Fence Repair 2022 service project to extend the contract term and add funding to the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project. ($350,000.00) 1724-2024 Approved Pass
133. CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair 2022 project to extend the contract term date and to add funding to the contract; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 for the contract from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund. ($325,000.00) 1729-2024 Approved Pass
134. CA-28 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 Agreement for the purchase of sodium chloride from Morton Salt Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00) 1845-2024 Approved Pass
135. CA-29 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.855 acre portion of right-of-way north of Maryland Avenue to Ohio Power Company. 1846-2024 Approved Pass
136. CA-30 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 3,659 square foot (0.084 acre) portion of right-of-way known as Zettler Street from Bluestone Brothers Capital LLC. 1848-2024 Approved Pass
137. CA-31 To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Pedestrian Safety - FRA-SRTS Sunbury/Agler project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00) 1925-2024 Approved Pass
138. CA-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify a contract with Tran Products LLC dba Polygon Solutions in connection with the Infrastructure Asset Management and Geospatial Services Program; to authorize the expenditure of $112,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency ($112,000.00) 1930-2024 Approved Pass
139. CA-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for and accept if awarded an Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program Planning Grant from the United States Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the United States Department of Transportation and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 1949-2024 Approved Pass
140. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC for the provision of maintenance and enhancement of the PAWS 2.0 software used to generate roadway construction plans designed in-house for citywide roadway and pedestrian facilities by the Division of Design and Construction in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $290,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($290,000.00) 1952-2024 Approved Pass
141. CA-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation related to the Federal Highway Administration FHWA State Transportation Innovation Council STIC Incentive grant to fund the purchase of multiple Mobile Road Weather Information Sensors for snow and ice equipment; to execute those documents necessary to accept the grant funds if awarded; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2007-2024 Approved Pass
142. CA-36 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to vacate a 0.023 acre portion of right-of-way known as West Capital Street to the Department of Finance and Management; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2025-2024 Approved Pass
143. CA-37 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-317-15.995-16.72; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2027-2024 Approved Pass
144. 144 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
145. CA-38 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Conservation Fund to preserve natural areas and greenway corridors, including fee simple acquisition of two separate sites on Cooke Road, in the city's North Linden community, and along Eakin Road, in the city's Greater Hilltop community; and to declare an emergency. ($0) 0922-2024 Approved Pass
146. CA-39 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the Three Creeks Wetland Restoration Project; to authorize the appropriation of $25,800.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $25,800.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,800.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,800.00) 1678-2024 Approved Pass
147. CA-40 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with 6 local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00) 1740-2024 Approved Pass
148. CA-41 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Proyecto Mariposas on behalf of the Latine/ Hispanic Heritage Month Committee in support of their Hispanic Heritage Month events; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00) 2085-2024 Approved Pass
149. CA-42 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the African American Male Wellness Walk in support of their annual African American Male Wellness Walk event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 2150-2024 Approved Pass
150. 150 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
151. CA-43 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $150,000.00 of 2024 HOME grant funds and $45,000.00 of 2023 HOME program income funds; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $45,000.00 and a Subaward Not-for-Profit Service Contract in an amount up to $150,000.00 with the Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus to provide administrative and CHDO operating support, in a total amount up to $195,000.00, with the term for the grant agreement and Subaward Not-for-Profit Service Contract starting January 1, 2024. ($195,000.00) 1664-2024 Approved Pass
152. CA-44 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a professional services contract with Warhol & Wall St Ltd to add additional funding in an amount up to $5,300.00 from the General Fund to continue to educate Columbus residents and stakeholders on the City of Columbus zoning code changes; to authorize expenditures prior to the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,300.00) 1806-2024 Approved Pass
153. CA-45 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $500,000.00 with Reliable Home Improvements of Ohio, Inc., to provide residential lead safe abatement services as part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home Renovations Program; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00) 1874-2024 Approved Pass
154. CA-46 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $800,000.00 with MacRester Zacarias, DBA Kairos Construction Group LLC, to provide residential lead safe abatement services as part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home Renovations Program; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00) 1875-2024 Approved Pass
155. CA-47 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $700,000.00 with Coliseum Home Improvements LLC, to provide residential lead safe abatement services as part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home Renovations Program; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00) 1876-2024 Approved Pass
156. CA-48 To authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 in the Governmental Grant Fund (2023 ODH Lead Safe Housing grant); to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute grant agreements with to-be-determined recipients of the Lead Abatement Contractor Capacity-Building Grant Program for grant amounts not to exceed $10,000.00 per agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Governmental Grant Fund (2023 ODH Lead Safe Housing grant); and to declare an emergency ($100,000.00). 1880-2024 Approved Pass
157. CA-49 To authorize the City Clerk to certify a report to the Franklin County Auditor to assess certain properties for the cost for demolishing structures found to be public nuisances; and to declare an emergency. 1908-2024 Approved Pass
158. CA-50 To authorize the appropriation of $750,000.00 within the Neighborhood Capital Partnerships Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. DBA Homeport to provide supplemental funding for Easton Loop Apartments II, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Neighborhood Partnerships Capital Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to the execution of a purchase order; to authorize advanced payments per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00) 1924-2024 Approved Pass
159. CA-51 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. DBA Homeport to provide supplemental funding for Easton Place Homes, LLC; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to the execution of a purchase order; to authorize advanced payments per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00) 1929-2024 Approved Pass
160. CA-52 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-002) of 22.0± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. 2005-2024 Approved Pass
161. 161 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
162. CA-53 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to amend contracts with the following vendors: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (dba PrimaryOne Health), Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc., Southeast, Inc., The Ohio State University College of Nursing, and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio provided by Ordinance 0453-2024 to provide primary health care and dental services at community-based health centers; to authorize and transfer appropriations within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize a transfer between funds; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($485,000.00) 1059-2024 Approved Pass
163. CA-54 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $86,900.00 for the Youth Suicide Prevention program; to authorize the appropriation of $86,900.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $86,900.00 from the Health Department Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($86,900.00) 1928-2024 Approved Pass
164. CA-55 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Help and Hope Community Center in support of the Youth Empowered initiative; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00) 1951-2024 Approved Pass
165. CA-56 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional funds from Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $22,250.00 for the Dental Sealant program that prevents dental cavities among school children through an evidence-based community approach; to authorize the appropriation of $22,250.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize an expenditure of $22,250.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($22,250.00) 1978-2024 Approved Pass
166. CA-57 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Life Sparx LTD dba The MORE Life Partnership, for continued trauma services with established faith-based organizations for the period of April 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $477,960.00 from the Health Special Purpose fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($477,960.00). 2029-2024 Approved Pass
167. CA-58 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing not-for-profit service contract with Think Make Live Youth for gun violence intervention services for the period of July 18th, 2023 to September 30, 2025; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $86,000.00 from the Health Special Purpose fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($86,000.00). 2030-2024 Approved Pass
168. CA-59 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Femergy in support of operational capacity building; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00) 2064-2024 Approved Pass
169. CA-60 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Black Girls Rising; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($26,767.58) 2157-2024 Approved Pass
170. 170 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
171. CA-61 To authorize the City Attorney to enter into contract with Access Information Management Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of $4,909.54 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,909.54) 0934-2024 Approved Pass
172. CA-62 To authorize the City Attorney to accept a $50,000.00 private grant from the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for criminal deflection and diversion services; to authorize appropriation of $50,000.00 within the private grant fund; to authorize the use of grant funds to modify/increase the office’s current contract with Access Health Columbus d/b/a Health Impact Ohio from $46,209.20 to $96,209.20 for guided case management for deflection and diversion participants; to authorize a source contract with the Health Impact Ohio; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from Private Grants Fund 2291. ($50,000.00) 1669-2024 Approved Pass
173. CA-63 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer J. David Jones #1735, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the registered name of “Ayko” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code- 329 Sale of City-owned personal property. ($1.00) 1761-2024 Approved Pass
174. CA-64 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701; to authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into contract with Locution Systems Inc. for installation, support, and maintenance of a multi-zone locution system at four fire stations in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $600,081.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701; and to declare an emergency. ($600,081.00) 1777-2024 Approved Pass
175. CA-65 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance to Arrow Energy, Inc. for the purchase of jet “A” fuel for the Division of Police from an existing universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00) 1909-2024 Approved Pass
176. 176 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
177. CA-66 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract with The Herald, Inc. for Printing Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $22,500.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund, $14,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund, and $3,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($99,500.00) 1574-2024 Approved Pass
178. CA-67 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into an Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority for a study to determine the optimal approach for the design of a sanitary system improvements project to address plant capacity needs; and to designate a repayment source for the loan. ($0.00) 1695-2024 Approved Pass
179. CA-68 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into an Ohio Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Loan Agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority for the construction of a water distribution system improvements project; and to designate a repayment source for the loan. ($0.00) 1784-2024 Approved Pass
180. CA-69 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify to add additional funding to rental agreements to rent refuse collection trucks from Premier Truck Sales & Rental, Inc.; to authorize a transfer of appropriation and the expenditure of up to $800,000.00 from the General Fund to pay for the contract modification that will add additional funding to said rental agreements; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00) 1832-2024 Approved Pass
181. CA-70 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory services; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00) 1890-2024 Approved Pass
182. CA-71 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Two Caterers, Inc. per invoice approved by the Director of the Department of Public Utilities in the amount of $3,899.07 from the Dept. of Public Utilities, Columbus Sustainable Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,899.07) 1903-2024 Approved Pass
183. CA-72 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus State Community College Development Foundation, Inc. in support of a sustainability-focused study abroad opportunity for students of Columbus State Community College selected by the French Embassy; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($6,000.00) 1969-2024 Approved Pass
184. 184 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
185. 185 APPOINTMENTS
186. CA-73 Appointment of Jacqueline P. Gutter, J.D., M.S.W., The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, 1108 City Park Ave., Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Sewer and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of September 23, 2028 (resume attached). A0150-2024 Read and Approved Pass
187. CA-74 Appointment of Jason Koma, Executive Director, Charitable Healthcare Network, 88 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Sewer and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of September 23, 2028 (resume attached). A0151-2024 Read and Approved Pass
188. CA-75 To appoint Stephen Sayre, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Board of Trustees, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, until such time as the appointment is rescinded or he resigns (profile attached). A0152-2024 Read and Approved Pass
189. CA-76 Appointment of James Bowman, Strategic Advisor, National Church Residences and Principal/Founder, Central Ohio Housing Collective, to serve on the Sewer and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of September 23, 2028 (resume attached). A0153-2024 Read and Approved Pass
190. CA-77 Appointment of Ashon McKenzie, Esq., Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review, to represent the City of Columbus’ interests, in his official capacity, with a term start date of July 24, 2024 and expiration date of July 23, 2026. (resume attached) A0154-2024 Read and Approved Pass
191. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
192. 191 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
193. 192 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
194. SR-1 To authorize the expenditure of $3,500,000.00, from Fund 7733, the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund to pay the Franklin County Board of Commissioners the second and final installment of the purchase price for the acquisition of 410 South High Street. ($3,500,000.00) 1820-2024 Approved Pass
195. SR-2 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to expend funds for the initial term of the Insurance Brokerage and Engineering Services Contract with USI Insurance Services and for the cost of premiums necessary to bind coverage for the policies selected for the City's insurance program for the term commencing August 1, 2024 and terminating July 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,357,097.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,357,097.00) 1837-2024 Approved Pass
196. SR-3 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 Roof Renovations & Replacement 2023 project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $5,946,950.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,946,950.00) 1931-2024 Approved Pass
197. SR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew an existing contract with vCloud Tech Inc. for Absolute annual software maintenance and support services for the City's Absolute mobility solution and software licenses; to authorize the expenditure of up to $85,745.04 from the Department of Technology’s Information Services Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($85,745.04) 1950-2024 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
198. SR-5 To authorize the City Auditor to apply for, accept, and enter into an Ohio Water Development Authority Refinance Loan Program Loan Agreement, for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding special obligations of the City; to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loan; to authorize an expenditure of $200,000.00 in the Sewer Operating Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare an emergency ($143,100,000.00). Section 44-1(b) 1982-2024 Approved Pass
199. 198 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
200. 198 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew an existing contract with vCloud Tech Inc. for Absolute annual software maintenance and support services for the City's Absolute mobility solution and software licenses; to authorize the expenditure of up to $85,745.04 from the Department of Technology’s Information Services Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($85,745.04) 1950-2024 Approved as Amended Pass
201. SR-6 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $3,725,133.58 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $3,462,839.30 to the Columbus City School District, $93,757.06 to the Gahanna Jefferson City School District, $950,239.79 to the Columbus Hilliard City School District, $41,292.71 to the Hamilton Local School District, $224,418.51 to the Olentangy Local School District, $149,432.86 to the South-Western City School District and $44,864.54 to the Worthington City School District for income tax revenue sharing totaling $4,966,844.77; to authorize the expenditure of $4,966,844.77 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,966,844.77). 1893-2024 Approved Pass
202. SR-7 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $4,353,042.76 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $5,804,057.01 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Program for the eighteen (18) active and reporting JGI agreements for which employers have met the requirements of their JGI 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 of $5,804,057.01 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,804,057.01) 1895-2024 Approved Pass
203. SR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Capital Contribution Agreement with Diehl Development Partnership LLC in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 to reimburse for certain eligible project soft and hard costs associated with design, relocation, and construction related to the public infrastructure improvements within the public right-of-way adjacent to a workforce housing project; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriations within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement with Diehl Development Partnership, LLC to provide for workforce housing units; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00) 1947-2024 Approved Pass
204. 202 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
205. SR-9 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Intersection Improvements - Cleveland Avenue at Hudson Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,976,727.92 from the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, 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. ($4,976,727.92) 1723-2024 Approved Pass
206. SR-10 To authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2024 Tree Root) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,323,671.07 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,323,671.07) 1728-2024 Approved Pass
207. SR-11 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Data Ticket, Inc. relative to the Citation Processing Management System and Permit Management System in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00) 1746-2024 Approved Pass
208. SR-12 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with The Ruhlin Company for the Signals - Lockbourne Road at Obetz Road - Volta Drive project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $886,878.65 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($886,878.65) 1835-2024 Approved Pass
209. SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with E. P. Ferris and Associates, Inc. for the Pedestrian Safety - 17th Avenue - I71 to Billiter Boulevard project; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00) 1879-2024 Approved Pass
210. SR-14 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 Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2024 Project 1 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $16,746,150.74 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($16,746,150.74) 1885-2024 Approved Pass
211. 209 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
212. SR-15 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with Nationwide Realty Investors, LTD. for the Sensenbrenner Park Plaza Improvements Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the transfer of $300,992.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $600,992.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($600,992.00) 1367-2024 Approved Pass
213. 211 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
214. SR-16 To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into a contract with Baker Tilly US LLP to provide consultative services for a total compensation study; to authorize the expenditure of $56,448.75 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($56,448.75) 1778-2024 Approved Pass
215. 213 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
216. SR-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 with Black Bronco Construction LLC, to provide residential lead safe abatement services as part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home Renovations Program; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00) 1877-2024 Approved Pass
217. 214 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
218. SR-18 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with National Church Residences in an amount up to $1,700,000.00 in support of the Bretton Woods Phase II development; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,700,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,700,000.00) 1959-2024 Approved Pass
219. SR-19 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes III LLC in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 in support of the development of 23 units of new construction rental and rehab housing; to authorize the expenditure of $5,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00) 1960-2024 Approved Pass
220. SR-20 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Hudson Investment Fund V, LLC in an amount up to $1,250,000.00 in support of the Market Mohawk Apartments, LLC project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,250,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00) 1961-2024 Approved Pass
221. 217 To enact Chapter 4517 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Vacant Building Registry. 1995-2024 Approved as Amended Pass
222. SR-21 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Hudson Investment Fund V, LLC in an amount up to $1,250,000.00 in support of the Topiary Park Apartments, LLC project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00) 1962-2024 Approved Pass
223. SR-22 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with NCJC Housing & Development Foundation for the NCJC Downtown Campus project in an amount up to $3,875,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $3,875,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,875,000.00) 1963-2024 Approved Pass
224. 219 To enact Chapter 4519 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Foreclosed Property Registry. 1997-2024 Approved as Amended Pass
225. SR-23 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC to provide funding for the Broadleigh Lofts affordable housing project; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00) 1964-2024 Approved Pass
226. 220 RECESS Recess the Regular Meeting Pass
227. SR-24 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC in an amount up to $1,896,402.00 in support of the Granville Woods Lofts II affordable housing development; to authorize the expenditure of $1,896,402.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,896,402.00) 1965-2024 Approved Pass
228. 221 RECESSED AT 6:42 P.M.
229. SR-25 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for the renovation of Country Ridge property in an amount up to $2,000,000.00; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00) 1985-2024 Approved Pass
230. 222 RECONVENE Reconvene the Regular Meeting Pass
231. 223 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
232. 223 RECONVENED AT 8:21 P.M.
233. SR-26 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept an eighteen-month grant extension from Ohio Department of Health for the COVID-19 Enhanced Operations Subgrant Program in the amount of $2,715,212.00; for a new total award amount of $4,985,505.00, and a new grant period of August 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025; to authorize the appropriation of $2,715,212.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,715,212.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,715,212.00) 1992-2024 Approved Pass
234. SR-27 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Kid Again, Inc.; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00) 2084-2024 Approved Pass
235. 226 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
236. SR-28 To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. for the continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of $1,203,222.00 from the General Fund. ($1,203,222.00) 1788-2024 Approved Pass
237. SR-29 To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to accept the FY23 Sexual Assault Kit Funding Grant Program award from the State of Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services; to authorize an appropriation of $350,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund 2220; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a $350,000.00 contract with The Attorney General’s Office, BCI, for specific laboratory services related to sexual assault cases; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00) 1918-2024 Approved Pass
238. SR-30 To authorize and direct the City of Columbus Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Leeds Precision Instruments Inc. for the purchase of a Leeds LCF3 Comparison Microscope for the Division of Police in accordance with the bid waiver provisions of Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $90,703.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,703.00) 1927-2024 Approved Pass
239. SR-31 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the purchase of two Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometers (FTIR) from PerkinElmer US LLC for the Division of Police Crime Lab in accordance with the provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $68,904.24 from the General Government Grant Fund; to waive competitive bidding and to declare an emergency. ($68,904.24) 1943-2024 Approved Pass
240. SR-32 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Agilent Technologies for the purchase of three gas chromatograph mass spectrometers (GC/MS) to be used by the Division of Police Crime Lab for the analysis of controlled substances in accordance with the bid waiver provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize a transfer of funds within the General Government Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $313,373.61 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($313,373.61) 1974-2024 Approved Pass
241. SR-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract for maintenance and repair services for Crime Lab instruments with Specialty Underwriters LLC.; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $76,629.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($76,629.00) 1989-2024 Approved Pass
242. SR-34 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $3,800,000.00 from the Collection Fees fund; to authorize the City Attorney to enter into contracts with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc., Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA, and Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP for the collection of delinquent accounts; and to declare an emergency. ($3,800,000.00) 2021-2024 Approved Pass
243. 234 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
244. SR-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Moler Street Overflow Intercepting Sewer and the Moler Street Area Water Line Improvements projects; to appropriate funds; to authorize a transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund and the Water Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $39,946,314.89 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund, the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($39,946,314.89) 1800-2024 Approved Pass
245. 236 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
246. 237 DORANS
247. SR-36 To enact Chapter 4517 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Vacant Building Registry. 1995-2024 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
248. SR-37 To enact Chapter 4519 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Foreclosed Property Registry. 1997-2024 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
249. 240 FAVOR
250. SR-38 To amend various sections of Title 45, Housing Code, and Title 7, Health, Sanitation, and Safety Code, of the Columbus City Codes and to enact section 4509.061 to define relocation assistance provided by the City of Columbus as an abatement activity. 1987-2024 Approved Pass
251. 242 WYCHE
252. SR-39 To enact Chapter 1119 of the Columbus City Codes to establish the Lead Service Line Replacement Program; to declare lead service lines in the public water systems to be a public nuisance; to amend section 1101.03 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to implement the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to replace lead and galvanized steel water lines in the City distribution system. 1627-2024 Approved Pass
253. 244 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
254. 250 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
255. 254 ADJOURNED AT 9:06 P.M.