Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 208 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 31 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 3, 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 MAY 29, 2024 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: J Maica LLC 5020 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 From: Spring Bang Enterprises LLC & Patio 1840 - 44 Hilliard Rome Rd Columbus OH 43026 Permit #: 4179539 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Marthas Fusion Kitchen LLC 3331 Maize Rd Columbus, OH 43224 From: Vicelle LLC 1475 N High St & Patio Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 5574261 Advertise Date: 6/08/2024 Agenda Date: 6/03/2024 Return Date: 6/13/2024
- 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
- 8 DAY-ACHAUER
- 2 To recognize The Columbus Fury for its historic inaugural 2023-2024 season.
- 10 HARDIN
- 3 To celebrate the 2024 Pride Month and Annual Pride Festival and March, “Live Out Loud”
- 12 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 14 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-1 To authorize the City Auditor to modify the existing contract with Dayforce US, Inc. for the renewal of the Dayforce software subscription, support, hardware, and services; to authorize the expenditure of $1,688,150.00 from the Department of Technology operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Employee Benefits fund. ($1,768,150.00)
- FR-2 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 Co. for the 240 Parsons Avenue - Parking Deck Renovation Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $442,990.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($442,990.00)
- FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Granicus, Inc. from a State Term Contract for hosting, support and maintenance of Communication Cloud, the City’s non-emergency subscription-based communication tool; and to authorize the expenditure of $101,311.22 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($101,311.22)
- FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient grant agreement for Columbus Next Generation Corporation in the amount of $420,000.00 in order to extend the period of the agreement through March 31, 2025. ($0.00)
- 19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-5 To approve the expansion of and define the boundaries of the new community district of the Marble Cliff Quarry Community Authority by inclusion of Tax Parcel ID No. 560-239130 owned by QT Apartments III LLC; to certify compliance of the requirements for the public hearing on the expansion; and to authorize an amendment of the Marble Cliff Quarry Utility Cooperative Agreement.
- FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with One Columbus in an amount up to $700,000.00 for economic development activities associated with business attraction, expansion, and retention as well as other activities related to the City of Columbus’ continued interest in workforce development, marketing, and entrepreneurship; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds to the agency on a predetermined schedule. ($700,000.00)
- FR-7 To appropriate and authorize the expenditure of service payments in lieu of taxes from the Hayden Run North TIF Fund; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Hilliard 853, LLC to reimburse the developer for soft and hard costs related to certain public infrastructure improvements required for its project located near Hayden Run Road and Leppert Road.
- 23 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-8 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)
- FR-9 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way and to dedicate and name said parcels as Stimmel Road and Brown Road. ($0.00)
- FR-10 To authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment along the north side of Wilcox Street to Verge Developments LLC and legally allow a retaining wall to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)
- FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.065 acre portion of right-of-way adjacent to N. 22nd Street to Markrob Properties LLC.
- FR-12 To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept grant funding provided through the Orphan Rail Crossing Program; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the Ohio Rail Development Commission and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)
- 29 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-13 To authorize the appropriation of $800,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; to authorize an interfund transfer of $800,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 for the costs associated with the Griggs Boat Launch Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $800,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($800,000.00)
- FR-14 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Kilbourne Run Sports Park Improvements Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,700,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and to declare an emergency. . ($1,700,000.00)
- 32 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-15 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with the Family Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Services (FACCES) to support their summer youth education program; to authorize the transfer of $170,000.00 from the citywide (general fund) account to the Office of Education; and to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 from the General Fund. ($170,000.00).
- FR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to modify and increase the existing contract with CancerLink, LLC dba CancerBridge, to provide cancer advocacy services to all eligible employees; to authorize an appropriation of $36,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Employee Benefits Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of an additional $36,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, administrative subfund. ($36,000.00)
- 35 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-17 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $200,000.00 of the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to construct two single family homes with each address having its own set of loan documents. ($200,000.00).
- FR-18 To approve the application of Jerry Wildermuth and The Wildermuth Family Revocable Living Trust 378 acres of farmland at 3801 Brice Rd (530-166394), 3771 Brice Rd (530-1663900), and Parcel IDs 530-166384, 530-166407, 181-000127, 181-000161 as agricultural districts pursuant to ORC Section 929.02.
- FR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit by unit basis for The Greater Linden Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $1,135,489.00 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,135,489.00)
- FR-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (0000 Cassady Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- FR-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (2814 E 9th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.
- 41 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $250,000.00 for Year 2 of the department’s Elevate! program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs included in the grant agreements; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund and up to $100,000.00 from the General Fund. ($250,000.00).
- FR-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Jewish Family Services for the Columbus Financial Empowerment Center in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00; and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024. ($500,000.00)
- FR-24 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a service contract with Phreesia, Inc., for custom API services; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,040.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund for said contract ($59,040.00)
- 45 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Hill International, Inc. to add funding for the Professional Construction Management Services - 2018 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,134,700.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the modification. ($1,134,700.00)
- FR-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Blueprint Hilltop - Eureka/Fremont Area Integrated Solution, Permeable Pavers, Water Line Improvements, and Resurfacing projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for this project; to authorize a transfer of funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $21,776,461.74 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund, the Sanitary Bond Fund, the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund, and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($21,776,461.74)
- FR-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $542,076.68 from the Water Market Rate Fund. ($542,076.68)
- FR-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding to the contract with ARCOS, LLC., for the implementation and support of an Overtime Call-Out System for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $245,898.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, the Water Operating Fund, the Sewer System Operating Fund, and the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($245,898.00)
- FR-29 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned professional services contract modification for the Morrison Booster Station Improvements contract with Dynotec, Inc.; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize an expenditure of $158,792.93 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($158,792.93)
- FR-30 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract modification with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities-General Program #5 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,200,000.00)
- FR-31 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for General Engineering Services for the Fourth Water Plant with Hazen and Sawyer; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,617,700.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($55,617,700.00)
- FR-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with GS-OH Inc. for environmental management system support services for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $242,500.00 from the Power Operating Fund, the Water Operating Fund, the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($242,500.00).
- FR-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for the professional engineering services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc., for the Dublin Road Water Plant Caustic Feed Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; 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 the expenditure of up to $410,000.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($410,000.00)
- FR-34 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with KNS Services for the PAWP Facility Misc. Improvements - Camera Upgrades project via the sole source procurement provision of City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $169,000.00 for the project. ($169,000.00)
- FR-35 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($350,000.00)
- 57 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 58 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- FR-36 To rezone 7745 WALTON PKWY. (43054), being 10.17± acres located on the south side of Walton Parkway, 1,250± feet east of New Albany Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-AR-2, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z23-052).
- FR-37 To rezone 454 E. 2ND AVE. (43201), being 0.26± acres located on the north side of East 2nd Avenue, 150± feet west of North Grant Avenue, From: R-4, Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z23-062).
- 61 VARIANCES
- FR-38 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.11, ARLD area district requirements; 3333.16, Fronting, 3333.23, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1226 FORSYTHE AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-039).
- FR-39 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3333.25, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7745 WALTON PKWY. (43054), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-2, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-095).
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 65 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 66 HARDIN
- CA-1 To Recognize and Honor the National Council of Negro Women and Celebrate the 22nd Annual Fundraiser Luncheon
- 68 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with 3SG Plus, LLC, a dealer of Hyland OnBase Software, on behalf of various city departments, for maintenance and support of the OnBase Software; and to authorize the expenditure of $173,244.32 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($173,244.32)
- CA-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Winnscapes, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, for mowing and landscape maintenance services; to authorize the expenditure of $403,305.64 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($403,305.64)
- CA-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase orders with Grimco Inc and Hyatt’s Graphic Supply Co. Inc, for the purchase of Gerber and 3M films and foils; and to authorize the expenditure of $20,446.00 from 2024 Fleet Purchase Plan (ACPR002832); and to declare an emergency. ($20,446.00)
- CA-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for licenses, maintenance and support for Tableau software; and to authorize the expenditure of $211,994.50 from the Information Services Operating Fund and the Division of Fire's 2024 general fund budget. ($211,994.50)
- CA-6 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase with Biss Nuss Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
- CA-7 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Asphalt Emulsions with Asphalt Materials Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
- CA-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services and to authorize the expenditure of $111,133.66 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund, and to declare an emergency. ($111,133.66)
- CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sodium Chloride with Morton Salt, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- CA-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to enter into contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignments and Ford OEM repairs for $110,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
- CA-11 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five (5) contracts for the option to purchase Auto Body Repair Services with Dick Masheter Ford Inc., Skinner Diesel Services, Inc., A-tec Auto Body LLC, FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc., and Valley Ford, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $5.00; and to declare an emergency. ($5.00).
- CA-12 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Hay with Clayton Engle; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
- 80 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with ADS Alliance Data Systems, Inc. to remove ADS Alliance Data Systems, Inc. as the Grantee to be replaced with Bread Financial Payments, Inc. as Grantee; and to revise the Project Site; and to amend Ordinance No. 1492-2014.
- CA-14 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $72,341.37 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $96,455.16 to the Gahanna-Jefferson School District to compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as a result of CRA tax abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the expenditure of $96,455.16 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($96,455.16)
- CA-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement in an amount up to $20,000.00 with The Ohio Historical Society, Inc. DBA Ohio History Connection to provide a grant to support architectural cost for construction on exterior and interior preservation and renovation for Poindexter Village; to authorize a transfer of $20,000.00 within the General Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $20,000.00 from the General Fund. ($20,000.00)
- CA-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitor’s Bureau dba Experience Columbus to provide programming to support minority-led businesses in the community; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the 2024 Jobs Growth Subfund; and to allow for expenditures prior to the execution of the purchase order. ($200,000.00)
- CA-17 To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Middle West Spirits, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Enterprise”), and to direct the Director of the Department of Development to notify as necessary the local and state tax authorities.
- CA-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Community Reinvestment Area (“CRA”) Agreement for the third time for Assignment and Assumption with BLHQ, LLC, and to assign all benefits of the CRA Agreement to Big Lots Management, LLC from BLHQ, LLC, to add WPG Management Associates, Inc. as lessor and tenant to contribute to the job and payroll retention commitments as set forth in the CRA Agreement and to revise the description of the Project Site. (Amended by Ord. 2861-2024 passed 11/18/2024).
- CA-19 To appropriate and authorize the expenditure of service payments in lieu of taxes deposited, or to be deposited, in the Lucent Commercial TIF Fund to the developer, or its designee, pursuant to the following agreement; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Trident Broad Development LLC to reimburse the developer for a portion of the prorated costs of shared stormwater basins serving both the developer’s project and the Department of Public Service’s Roadway - Westbourne Avenue Extension project within and around Franklin County Auditor Parcel No. 520-269045 owned by the developer; and to declare an emergency. (0.00)
- 88 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-20 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 ten light duty vehicles for the Department of Public Service with George Byers Sons; to authorize the expenditure of up to $505,245.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($505,245.00)
- CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. for the Bikeway- McNaughten Road - Main Street to Broad Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC for the Bikeway - SR161 - Sawmill Road to Thompson Street project; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with WSP USA Inc. for the Bikeway - Cassady Avenue - 7th Avenue to Plaza Properties Boulevard project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- CA-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with TranSystems Corporation of Ohio, for the Bikeway - Sullivant Avenue - Georgesville Road to S Wilson Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- CA-25 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. for the Roadway - General Engineering 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
- CA-26 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 parking meter payment systems from Flowbird America, Inc. for the Division of Mobility & Parking Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
- CA-27 To accept the plat titled “Spangler Farms” from Maronda Homes, LLC of Ohio to dedicate to the public use all or such parts of the avenues and easements shown on said plat; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to enter into an event agreement with Red, White & BOOM, Inc., to accept a deposit for City services rendered for the Red, White & BOOM! 2024 event; to refund the balance of deposited funds after final accounting has occurred, if applicable; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-29 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Shelly & Sands, Inc. in connection with the Roadway Improvements - Stormwater Regional Basins - Parsons Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $130,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)
- CA-30 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public to enter into a contract modification with ms consultants, inc. in connection with the Roadway - Stormwater Design General Engineering project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $115,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($115,000.00)
- 100 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-31 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with General Maintenance and Engineering Co. for the Roof & Exterior Improvements 2023-2024 - Recreation Centers Project; to authorize the expenditure of $560,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($560,000.00)
- CA-32 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with JB Roofing, a Tecta America Company, LLC for the Roof & Exterior Improvements 2023-24 - Athletic Complexes Project; to authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($900,000.00)
- CA-33 To amend Ordinance No. 1442-2024, which was approved by Columbus City Council May 20, 2024, to correct three organization names listed in an attachment to the Ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services and J Jireh Ministries Church, Inc. in support of summer youth employment and programs; to authorize a transfer within and expenditure from the General Fund for programming; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs; and to declare an emergency. ($222,830.00)
- CA-35 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Maroon Arts Group to support the Juneteenth on the Ave event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
- CA-36 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Historical Society to support organizational and facility implementation costs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
- CA-37 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Royal Oak Initiative to support the organization’s Summer Youth Engagement Series; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
- CA-38 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Southfield Community Missionary Baptist Church in support of the Southfield Cares program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
- CA-39 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with Sky Nile Consulting for support of the We Got US campaign; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
- 110 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-40 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement in an amount up to $700,000.00 to provide housing support and service coordination for the residents of the Colonial Village apartment complex to the Community Shelter Board; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; to authorize the transfer of $700,000.00 from the General Fund Citywide Account to the Department of Development General Fund Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)
- CA-41 To amend Ordinance No. 0668-2024, passed by Columbus City Council on March 18, 2024, to include the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages as “operating costs” of the Community Shelter Board who serves the public purpose for populations experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and food insecurity; to allow for the advancement of payments on a predetermined basis; and to declare an emergency.
- CA-42 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $325,000.00 from the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships grant; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not-for-Profit Service Contract with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $325,000.00 for the Tenant Base Rental Assistance Program and authorize the payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)
- CA-43 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Community Refugee and Immigration Services, Inc. in an amount up to $125,000.00 to assist with work permits, employment, and long-term housing for the residents of the Colonial Village apartment complex; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $125,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
- CA-44 To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency.
- CA-45 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of twelve parcels of real property (0000 Lawndale Ave.; 0000 Lawndale Ave, Lot 4; 878 Lawndale Ave.; 859 Lawndale Ave.; 1974 Marston Rd.; 2236 Sagamore Rd.; 2423 Hanna Dr.; 1732 Devonshire Rd.; 1770 Devonshire Rd.; 0000 Glendower Ave.; 814 Glendower Ave. and 877 Glendower Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
- 117 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-46 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to make payments to Hanna Commercial, LLC for the fourth year of a four-year building maintenance service contract for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)
- CA-47 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept, and appropriate a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging in the amount of $24,953.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program; and to declare an emergency. ($24,953.00)
- CA-48 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a not-for-profit contract with LifeCare Alliance for the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $24,953.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($24,953.00)
- CA-49 To authorize an appropriation in the amount of $500,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite and Senior Volunteer programs; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- CA-50 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into twelve (12) contracts for the provision of services to older adults in Central Ohio in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite Program and Senior Volunteer programs administered by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- CA-51 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Knupp, Watson & Wallman, Inc. for the provision of a HIV awareness and outreach targeted media campaign for the period of June 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $119,599.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($119,599.00)
- CA-52 To authorize the Board of Health to modify existing contracts with the following vendors: Aids Healthcare Foundation, Equitas Health, and Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. dba Primary One Health, for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program; for the provision of services allowable under the grant for eligible clients for the period August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $77,556.80 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($77,556.80)
- 125 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-53 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft; to transfer $11,647.74 from the General Fund to the General Government Grant Fund; to appropriate $46,590.97 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police for the operation of a 2024 Marine Patrol Program; and to declare an emergency. ($46,590.97)
- CA-54 To authorize an appropriation of $332,932.39 from the unappropriated balance of the Special Revenue Fund for continuing professional training for the Division of Police. ($332,932.39)
- CA-55 To authorize an additional appropriation of $23,977.48 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of Police for law enforcement training purposes. ($23,977.48)
- CA-56 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. in support of the Business District Safety Enhancements Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $500,000.00 within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
- CA-57 To amend Ordinance No. 3288-2023, which was approved by Columbus City Council on December 4, 2023, for the purpose of revising the contract term; and to declare an emergency ($0.00)
- CA-58 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify a contract with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC for computer-based distance learning services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $3,401.97 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,401.97)
- CA-59 To authorize an appropriation of $150,000.00 to the Department of Public Safety within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund to purchase materials and supplies for Public Safety Week 2024 activities; to authorize an appropriation and transfer of $400,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for Public Safety Week participants; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
- CA-60 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special legal counsel services with Amundsen Davis, LLC f/k/a Crabbe, Brown & James LLP, for the case Carter v. City of Columbus, Case No. 23CV-01-107, pending in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas; to authorize expenditures associated with the case incurred since the name change of January 1, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $33,566.00 from the 2023 Recreation and Parks operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($33,566.00)
- 134 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-61 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with Superior Building Services, LLC for boiler maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $550,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $36,250.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($586,250.00)
- CA-62 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract, in accordance with sole-source provisions of City Code, with GE Digital LLC for the maintenance of GE Advantage (aka Global Care) software licenses and maintenance support for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $194,554.62 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($194,554.62)
- CA-63 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Woolpert, Inc. for the implementation of a Cityworks Asset Management System for the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)
- CA-64 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or MOU, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)
- CA-65 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the Inflow Redirection - Noble & 4th St. Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $7,591.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,591.00)
- CA-66 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the Blueprint Linden - GI - Hudson/McGuffey Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $59,330.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($59,330.00)
- CA-67 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for a U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG); to authorize the acceptance and execution of the grant with the U.S. Department of Energy; to authorize a sub recipient agreement with the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County to administer said grant on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities for a commercial energy audit and technical assistance program for nonprofit organizations; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00). (Amended by ord. 0593-2026 passed on 3/23/2026 -LG)
- 142 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 143 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-68 Reappointment of Gamal Brown, 1116 East 19th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2029 (résumé attached)
- CA-69 Reappointment of Stephen S. Wittmann, 330 West Spring Street, Suite 500, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2028 (résumé attached).
- CA-70 Reappointment of Charles G. Rowan, The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 2045 Morse Rd Service Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229, to serve on the Board of Commission Appeals with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (résumé attached).
- CA-71 Reappointment of Robert Vogt, 1310 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Board of Commission Appeals with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (résumé attached).
- CA-72 Reappointment of Timothy A. Wolfe, PhD, to serve on the Board of Wellfield Protection Appeals, with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2029 (resume attached).
- CA-73 Reappointment of Su Lok, Director, Corporate and Community Partnerships, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, OH 43041, to serve on Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (biography attached).
- CA-74 Reappointment of Russ Hunter, Executive Vice President of Development, Crawford Hoying, 6640 Riverside Drive, Suite 500, Dublin, Ohio 43017, to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (biography attached).
- CA-75 Reappointment of Toya Johnson, Deputy City Clerk, Columbus City Council, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile attached).
- CA-76 Reappointment of Heidi Yurkiw, Senior Vice President Legal, Bath & Body Works, to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (profile attached).
- CA-77 Reappointment of Sandra N. Nessing, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, AEP, 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (resume attached).
- CA-78 Appointment of Angela Ervin, 1183 Riva Ridge Boulevard, Gahanna, OH 43230, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, replacing Matt DeCastro, with a new term start date of May 15, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached).
- CA-79 Appointment of Bryant Hovest, 2374 Glenmawr Avenue, Unit D, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Kevin Pangrace, with a new term start date of May 15, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached).
- CA-80 Appointment of Jean-Philippe Dorval, Columbus City Council, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Land Review Commission as the representative of the City Clerk, until such time as the appointment is rescinded or he resigns, and replacing Andrew Dyer.
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 157 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 158 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS PROVIDED FOR IN COLUMBUS CITY CHARTER SECTION 8, CITY CODE SECTION 111.01 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 121.22(G)(4)
- 159 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-1 To authorize the City Treasurer to enter into contract with OST, Inc., the current State of Ohio's IT Staff Augmentation Contract provider, as may be necessary to support the City Treasurer’s banking implementations and citywide merchant activities; to waive the competitive bidding provisions to enter into such contracts; to transfer funds within the City Treasurer’s 2024 budget to provide funding for the contract; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency ($150,000.00).
- 160 Council President Hardin stated, "as provided for in COLUMBUS CITY CHARTER SECTION 8, CITY CODE SECTION 111.01 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 121.22(G)(4), I will be asking for a motion to allow the Council to go into Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing matters pertaining to negotiations related to bargaining sessions concerning public employees and their compensation and other terms of employment. No vote or formal action of any kind shall take place during this Executive Session. Following Executive Session, Council will come back into this public meeting and any votes that are needed will take place and be recorded as part of Regular Meeting #31” Council President stated, “For the record, pursuant to provisions in Chapter Ten of The Ohio Open Meetings Act, related to Executive Session, the following individuals are invited to join Members of Council in this Executive session: - Mayor Andrew J. Ginther - Elon Simms, Chief of Staff - Chris Moses, HR Director - Kathy Owens, Finance Director - Chris Long, Finance - Adam Robins, Finance - Jennifer Edwards, Atty, Baker Hostetler - Michael Brown, Chief of Staff - Matt Erickson, Director LRO - Members of Council - City Atty Lara Baker-Morrish - City Auditor Megan Kilgore (or her designee) - City Clerk Andrea Blevins Council President asked for a motion to adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing negotiations related to bargaining sessions regarding public employees compensation and other terms of employment. Council President asked for a second. Council President asked for the Clerk to please call the roll BY VOICE.
- SR-2 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify the agreement with Experience Columbus; to authorize a transfer of appropriations; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the general fund and the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($725,000.00)
- 161 Council adjourned to Conference Room 225 for Exec. Session discussion.
- 162 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 162 ADJOURNMENT
- SR-3 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Columbus Housing Initiatives Wheatland Avenue project; to authorize an expenditure of $432.00 ($432.00).
- 163 ADJOURNED AT 5:38 P.M.
- SR-4 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Signals - Flashing Yellow Arrow Implementation Pilot project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,678,546.28 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,678,546.28)
- 164 RECONVENE
- SR-5 To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with CAP‐STONE & Associates, Inc. for the Operation Safewalks - School Sidewalk - Olive Street - Floral Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,172,881.44 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,172,881.44)
- 165 RECONVENED AT 7:47 P.M.
- SR-6 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Bridgewell Resources LLC for purchase of utility poles for the Wheatland Avenue Improvements project; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $112,852.00 for utility pole costs for the project from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($112,852.00)
- 166 RECESS
- SR-7 To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company for the Operation Safewalks - Grace Street - Orel Avenue to Eureka Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,573,954.90 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($3,573,954.90)
- 167 RECESSED AT 7:49 P.M.
- 168 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 168 COUNCIL MEMBER BANKSTON WAS EXCUSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING AT 7:50 P.M.
- SR-8 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering services for the Gender Road Park and McCoy Park Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)
- 169 RECONVENE
- SR-9 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into grant agreements with the not-for-profit entities At Home on High, Central Community House, Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center, and Village Connections in support of their various Villages programs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($50,000.00)
- 170 RECONVENED AT
- 171 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-10 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Columbus Early Learning Centers to plan and implement the 2024 Summer Success Program at the Hilltop Early Learning Center, an eight-week summer intensive learning readiness program focused on pre-kindergarten children without prior early childhood education experience needed for developing key kindergarten readiness skills for the achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child is ready for kindergarten; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00)
- 173 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-11 To amend Ordinance No. 3448-2023 to reinstate policy transition language available to Project Sponsors prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 3448-2023 and clarify administrative procedures and to declare an emergency.
- SR-12 To approve the forgiveness of individual loans to homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements of the Housing Division Homeowners Services programs; to authorize the City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, to execute the appropriate loan forgiveness forms; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive said loans; and to declare an emergency. ($1,402,762.60)
- 176 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-13 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to appropriate the amount of $159,745,493.00 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Recreation and Parks Department to provide home care and assisted living services to older adults in connection with the Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today (PASSPORT) Medicaid Waiver Program in Central Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($159,745,493.00)
- SR-14 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contracts with the agencies listed on the attachment hereto for the provision of Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today (PASSPORT) home care and assisted living services for older adults in Central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $130,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000,000.00)
- SR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Lifecare Alliance, in an amount up to $1,000,000.00, to support the Meals-on-Wheels program and authorize expenses starting January 1, 2024; to authorize a transfer of appropriations within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 within the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
- 180 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a service agreement with Day Funeral Service LLC for indigent cremation services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)
- SR-17 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract for helicopter maintenance with Helicopter Minit-Men, Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $1,203,222.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,203,222.00)
- SR-18 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned Austin Williams et al. v. City of Columbus, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-1831; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of the sum of fifty thousand dollars and zero cents ($50,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
- 184 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-19 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with EN-Tech Corp., for the Alum Creek Trunk South (Phase 1) project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; 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 $30,561,381.60 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($30,561,381.60)
- SR-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Impact Community Action for implementation of the Empowered! Program, a clean-energy jobs program and neighborhood energy efficiency measures; to authorize the transfer of $2,350,000.00 from the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund to the Sustainable Columbus Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $2,350,000.00 within the Sustainable Columbus Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,350,000.00 from the Sustainable Columbus Fund. ($2,350,000.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1850-2024 PASSED 7/1/2024)
- SR-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the State of Ohio Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $2,329,360.07 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,329,360.07)
- 187 To amend Ordinance No. 3448-2023 to reinstate policy transition language available to Project Sponsors prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 3448-2023 and clarify administrative procedures and to declare an emergency.
- SR-22 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the purpose of conducting the City’s 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory as it pertains to the Climate Disclosure Project reporting guidelines and requirements; to authorize the expenditure of $28,355.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency ($28,355.00).
- 189 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 190 FAVOR
- SR-23 To amend City Code Section 599.01 relating to Clean Zone License definitions to correct an error. ($0.00)
- SR-24 To amend Ordinance No. 3447-2023 to clarify the title of said Ordinance and to correct a clerical error to reference the correct section of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes changing the reference from 4565.10 to 4655.13 and to declare an emergency. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 3447-2023 was adopted by Columbus City Council on December 11, 2023, and made certain amendments to Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes; and WHEREAS, the title of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 conflicts with Section 1 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023, requiring a clarifying amendment to the title of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, due to a clerical error, Ordinance No. 3447-2023 incorrectly numbered the owner-occupied housing waiver process provision of Chapter 4565 as being Section 4565.10, when the Section should have been numbered Section 4565.13; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to rectify these errors, and amend the title, Background Section, and Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023; WHEREAS, Emergency action is requested to allow the City to execute CRA agreements for projects that are in the approval process so that projects can proceed with the development of housing units across the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: SECTION 1. That the Title of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby amended as follows with additions in underline and deletions in strikethrough: To repeal and replace certain existing Sections of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes to incorporate certain administrative modifications; and to enact Section 4565.10 4565.13 of the Columbus City Codes to provide a waiver process related to affordability requirements for owner-occupied housing units. SECTION 2. That the existing Title of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby repealed. SECTION 3. That the fifth paragraph of the Background section of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby amended as follows with additions in underline and deletions in strikethrough: This code change will adopt certain administrative modifications to Chapter 4565, and enact new Section 4565.10 4565.13 to provide for a process whereby the affordable housing requirements for owner-occupied housing may be waived, first through an application to the Director of the Department of Development, with a right of appeal to the CRA Housing Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 3735.69 through 3735.70. SECTION 4. That the existing fifth paragraph of the Background section of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby repealed. SECTION 5. That Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby amended as follows with additions in underline and deletions in strikethrough: SECTION 2. That new Section 4565.10 4565.13 of the Columbus City Codes is hereby enacted as follows: 4565.13 Waiver of Affordability Requirements for Owner-Occupied Units (a) Application for Waiver of Affordability Requirements. A Project Sponsor may apply for a waiver of the affordability requirements under Section 4565.05(B) regarding the Initial Pricing of owner-occupied Affordable Housing Units as applied to owner occupied units in a Development Project if the following conditions are satisfied: 1. The Development Project must have a minimum of 100 owner-occupied dwelling units; and 2. The Project Sponsor has committed to at least thirty percent (30%) of the owner-occupied units in the Development Project being Affordable Housing Units, meaning the units are occupied by the legal owner(s) of the unit, and whose annual household income is at or below one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of AMI and for which the annual cost of ownership does not exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the household’s gross annual income. (b) Form of Waiver of Application. The form of the application for a waiver under this Section shall be established by the Director’s Rules. (c) Director Evaluation of Waiver Application. The Director or their designee shall evaluate each application for waiver under this Section. The Director may, within the Director’s reasonable discretion, grant the application for waiver if the Director determines that granting the application for waiver satisfies the overall goals of this Chapter with regard to increasing the number of affordable housing units within the City and is in the best interests of the City. For purposes of this Section, the Director of the Department of Development, or their designee, is considered the housing officer as provided for in ORC Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70. (d) Right of Appeal from Denial of Waiver Application. If the waiver application of a Project Sponsor is denied, the Project Sponsor may appeal the denial to the CRA Housing Council established pursuant to ORC Section 3736.69. (e) Hearing of Appeal. The CRA Housing Council shall hear the appeal from a waiver application pursuant to ORC Section 3735.70. The Housing Council may affirm, modify, or reverse the denial after hearing. The Housing Council may impose such requirements and conditions on the Project Sponsor regarding the minimum number of Affordable Housing Units required for the waiver above the minimum requirements set forth in division (a) as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Chapter. The decision of the Housing Council shall be final and appealable pursuant to Chapter 2506 of the Ohio Revised Code. (f) Burden of Proof. Under this Section, the Project Sponsor bears the burden of demonstrating that a waiver of the affordability requirements for owner-occupied units satisfies the overall goals of this Chapter with regard to increasing the number of affordable housing units within the City and is in the best interests of the City. SECTION 6. That existing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby repealed. SECTION 7. That all sections of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 not repealed or amended herein remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date allowed by law. SECTION 8. That for the reasons stated in the Preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.
- 192 To amend Ordinance No. 3447-2023 to clarify the title of said Ordinance and to correct a clerical error to reference the correct section of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes changing the reference from 4565.10 to 4655.13 and to declare an emergency. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 3447-2023 was adopted by Columbus City Council on December 11, 2023, and made certain amendments to Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes; and WHEREAS, the title of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 conflicts with Section 1 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023, requiring a clarifying amendment to the title of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, due to a clerical error, Ordinance No. 3447-2023 incorrectly numbered the owner-occupied housing waiver process provision of Chapter 4565 as being Section 4565.10, when the Section should have been numbered Section 4565.13; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to rectify these errors, and amend the title, Background Section, and Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023; WHEREAS, Emergency action is requested to allow the City to execute CRA agreements for projects that are in the approval process so that projects can proceed with the development of housing units across the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: SECTION 1. That the Title of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby amended as follows with additions in underline and deletions in strikethrough: To repeal and replace certain existing Sections of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes to incorporate certain administrative modifications; and to enact Section 4565.10 4565.13 of the Columbus City Codes to provide a waiver process related to affordability requirements for owner-occupied housing units. SECTION 2. That the existing Title of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby repealed. SECTION 3. That the fifth paragraph of the Background section of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby amended as follows with additions in underline and deletions in strikethrough: This code change will adopt certain administrative modifications to Chapter 4565, and enact new Section 4565.10 4565.13 to provide for a process whereby the affordable housing requirements for owner-occupied housing may be waived, first through an application to the Director of the Department of Development, with a right of appeal to the CRA Housing Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 3735.69 through 3735.70. SECTION 4. That the existing fifth paragraph of the Background section of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby repealed. SECTION 5. That Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby amended as follows with additions in underline and deletions in strikethrough: SECTION 2. That new Section 4565.10 4565.13 of the Columbus City Codes is hereby enacted as follows: 4565.13 Waiver of Affordability Requirements for Owner-Occupied Units (a) Application for Waiver of Affordability Requirements. A Project Sponsor may apply for a waiver of the affordability requirements under Section 4565.05(B) regarding the Initial Pricing of owner-occupied Affordable Housing Units as applied to owner occupied units in a Development Project if the following conditions are satisfied: 1. The Development Project must have a minimum of 100 owner-occupied dwelling units; and 2. The Project Sponsor has committed to at least thirty percent (30%) of the owner-occupied units in the Development Project being Affordable Housing Units, meaning the units are occupied by the legal owner(s) of the unit, and whose annual household income is at or below one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of AMI and for which the annual cost of ownership does not exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the household’s gross annual income. (b) Form of Waiver of Application. The form of the application for a waiver under this Section shall be established by the Director’s Rules. (c) Director Evaluation of Waiver Application. The Director or their designee shall evaluate each application for waiver under this Section. The Director may, within the Director’s reasonable discretion, grant the application for waiver if the Director determines that granting the application for waiver satisfies the overall goals of this Chapter with regard to increasing the number of affordable housing units within the City and is in the best interests of the City. For purposes of this Section, the Director of the Department of Development, or their designee, is considered the housing officer as provided for in ORC Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70. (d) Right of Appeal from Denial of Waiver Application. If the waiver application of a Project Sponsor is denied, the Project Sponsor may appeal the denial to the CRA Housing Council established pursuant to ORC Section 3736.69. (e) Hearing of Appeal. The CRA Housing Council shall hear the appeal from a waiver application pursuant to ORC Section 3735.70. The Housing Council may affirm, modify, or reverse the denial after hearing. The Housing Council may impose such requirements and conditions on the Project Sponsor regarding the minimum number of Affordable Housing Units required for the waiver above the minimum requirements set forth in division (a) as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Chapter. The decision of the Housing Council shall be final and appealable pursuant to Chapter 2506 of the Ohio Revised Code. (f) Burden of Proof. Under this Section, the Project Sponsor bears the burden of demonstrating that a waiver of the affordability requirements for owner-occupied units satisfies the overall goals of this Chapter with regard to increasing the number of affordable housing units within the City and is in the best interests of the City. SECTION 6. That existing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 is hereby repealed. SECTION 7. That all sections of Ordinance No. 3447-2023 not repealed or amended herein remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date allowed by law. SECTION 8. That for the reasons stated in the Preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.
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