Columbus City Council

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

Agenda — 133 items

1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 21 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 15, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Fail
4. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
5. 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
6. 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
7. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 2024 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: RVY Group LLC DBA Fireproof Kitchen & Bar 1026 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 From: FPL 2018 Inc & Patio 1026 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 7648236e3 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Long Range Ventures LLC DBA Soul 2 Go Cafe 72 E Lynn St Columbus, OH 43215 From: Podunks Inc DBA Podunks 1644 E Dublin Granville Rd & Patio Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 5277070 New Type: D2 To: Tippers LLC 3534 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 89429320005 New Type: D1 To: Betterton Co LLC DBA Double Happy & Bumbles Backyard 1280 Brown Rd Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 0672379 New Type: D3 To: Aardvark Wine & Beer LLC 2355 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 00123550005 Advertise Date: 4/20/2024 Agenda Date: 4/15/2024 Return Date: 4/25/2024 C0011-2024 Read and Filed
8. 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
9. 8 FAVOR
10. 2 To recognize April 11- 17th as Black Maternal Health Week and Recognize Celebrate One for their Work in Promoting Health Care Equity 0100X-2024 Adopted Pass
11. 10 REMY
12. 3 To declare April 14th through April 20th National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Columbus 0098X-2024 Adopted Pass
13. 12 WYCHE
14. 4 To recognize and celebrate April as Earth Month and Monday, April 22, 2024 as Earth Day in Columbus, Ohio. 0084X-2024 Adopted Pass
15. 5 To Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Wilds for 30 Years of Conservation, Education, and Inspiring Guests 0101X-2024 Adopted Pass
16. 15 HARDIN
17. 6 To Declare April 2024 as National Child Abuse Awareness Month in the City of Columbus 0096X-2024 Adopted Pass
18. 7 To Celebrate the 2024 OhioHealth Capital City Half and Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K 0099X-2024 Adopted Pass
19. 18 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
20. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
21. 20 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
22. FR-1 To amend Ordinance No. 3081-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on December 11, 2023, for the purposes of (1) revising the 120-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement to 90 days after passage from this ordinance, and (2) to revise the description of the project site. 1053-2024 Read for the First Time
23. 22 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
24. FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with Linden Block Party 614, dba We Are Linden in support of their capacity building; and to authorize an expenditure within the Recreation and Parks operating fund. ($100,000.00) 1058-2024 Read for the First Time
25. 24 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
26. FR-3 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Somali Community Link Inc. in support of their After School Program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00) 1054-2024 Read for the First Time
27. 26 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
28. FR-4 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Besa Community, Inc. in support of their capacity building; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($300,000.00) 1057-2024 Read for the First Time
29. 28 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
30. FR-5 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services Inc. and MCIS, Inc. for the Neighborhood Safety Cameras Project; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund for this project. ($200,000.00) 0567-2024 Read for the First Time
31. 30 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
32. FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC for the Merchant Road and R3 Property Demolition project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $316,573.50 for the project. ($316,573.50) 0811-2024 Read for the First Time
33. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Dodge Park Pump Station Radio System Upgrade 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 the expenditure of $1,201,364.00 for the project. ($1,201,364.00) 0815-2024 Read for the First Time
34. FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Reserve Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,080.53 from the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification. ($250,080.53) 0841-2024 Read for the First Time
35. FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Stelzer Road Pressure Reducing Valve; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $2,158,963.54 from the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize an expenditure of $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($2,160,963.54) 0861-2024 Read for the First Time
36. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
37. 36 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
38. 37 HARDIN
39. CA-1 To Congratulate the Africentric Lady Nubians Basketball Team on Winning the 2023-2024 OHSAA Division III State Championship 0097X-2024 Adopted Pass
40. 39 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
41. CA-2 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement with Roger D. Fields & Associates, for the East Central Health Facility Upgrades project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $60,690.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($60,690.00) 0399-2024 Approved Pass
42. CA-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to enter into contract with Indigov Corporation for software licensing services in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,168.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($63,168.00) 0823-2024 Approved Pass
43. CA-4 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Police Pursuit Vehicles with Geo. Byers Sons Holding Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 0829-2024 Approved Pass
44. CA-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Computers and Accessories with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC and Law and Order Technology LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00) 0831-2024 Approved Pass
45. CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to modify a contract with CBRE Government Services LLC for facility management services at the Franklin County Municipal Court Building; to authorize the expenditure of $984,682.00 within the General Fund; to extend the term of the current facility management agreement to December 31, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($984,682.00) 0863-2024 Approved Pass
46. CA-7 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Personal Safety Products with Jendco Safety Supply Inc., Fastenal Company, W.W. Grainger, Inc., and Bound Tree Medical LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00) 0888-2024 Approved Pass
47. 46 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
48. CA-8 To authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the General Fund pursuant to the Grant Agreement dated December 12, 2023 between the City and North Market Development Authority, Inc. to provide sufficient cash for the grant from the Department of Development for the purpose of providing operational support to the nonprofit organization due to budgetary impacts as a result of the ongoing construction activities on the adjacent parcel. ($350,000.00) 0804-2024 Approved Pass
49. CA-9 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio Black Expo in support of the Ohio Black Expo event week; to authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $25,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 1060-2024 Approved Pass
50. 49 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
51. CA-10 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with T.E.C. Engineering, Inc. for the Signals - Signal Timing - General Engineering project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund to pay for this contract. ($400,000.00) 0728-2024 Approved Pass
52. CA-11 To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with NeoTreks, Inc. for the Integrated Winter Weather Solution project; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00) 0839-2024 Approved Pass
53. CA-12 To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of right-of-way consisting of a collective 0.744 acre portion of Bon Air Drive and South Park Drive to Clark Baltzell and Gloria Zaharoff. 0873-2024 Approved Pass
54. CA-13 To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment easement at 222 West Lane Avenue and legally allow Lane and Norwich Columbus Owner, LLC to extend into the public rights-of-way; and to authorize the acceptance of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the granting of said easement. 0882-2024 Approved Pass
55. CA-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for four (4) Ford F-250 pickup trucks and two (2) Ford F-150 pickup trucks with snow and light packages for the Department of Public Service with George Byers Sons; to authorize the expenditure of $398,512.00 from Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($398,512.00) 0905-2024 Approved Pass
56. CA-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of portable radios from Motorola Solutions Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $171,253.37 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($171,253.37) 0929-2024 Approved Pass
57. 56 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
58. CA-16 To amend Ordinance No. 1712-2023, passed by City Council on June 26, 2023, to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages expenses and reasonable contractor and subcontractor travel expenses for the development of the Eastland comprehensive community plan for the Eastland area, managed by MKSK; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0659-2024 Approved Pass
59. CA-17 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $46,823.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the appropriation of $46,823.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($46,823.00) 0778-2024 Approved Pass
60. CA-18 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500 from the General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $52,500.00 in the Area Commission Fund for operating expenses of the Area Commissions; and to declare an emergency. (52,500.00) 0936-2024 Approved Pass
61. CA-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements effective January 1, 2024 with Community of Caring Development Foundation and Remember Us Urban Scouts in support of the One Linden Plan implementation; to authorize the expenditure from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($58,297.50) 0948-2024 Approved Pass
62. CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation, Greater Linden Business Network and Franklinton Development Association, in alignment with the One Linden and Envision Hilltop Plans, effective January 1, 2024; to authorize the expenditure from the general fund; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs. Costs will not exceed $15 per person and any purchase of alcohol is strictly prohibited; and to declare an emergency. ($147,800.00) 0963-2024 Approved Pass
63. 62 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
64. CA-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 (168 S Harris Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. 0876-2024 Approved Pass
65. CA-22 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 (2314 Middlehurst Dr.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. 0877-2024 Approved Pass
66. CA-23 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 $655,960.00; to require $341,124.80 of the increased contracted amount to be expended by no later than August 31, 2024, which is the end date for performance of the grant; to authorize the appropriation in an amount of $284,667.96 within the 2021 HOPWA grant; to authorize the transfer of funds between object classes; to authorize the expenditure of up to $655,960.00 utilizing the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement; and to declare an emergency. ($655,960.00). 0906-2024 Approved Pass
67. CA-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 Faith Mission Inc. to modify the contract to increase the funding in an amount up to $846,935.64; to authorize the appropriation in an amount up to $791,828.02; to authorize the a expenditure of up to $846,935.64 utilizing the 2022 and 2023 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) entitlement; and to declare an emergency. ($846,935.64) 0908-2024 Approved Pass
68. 67 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
69. CA-25 To authorize and direct the Office of CelebrateOne to accept grant funds from the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services in the amount of $130,784.16; and to authorize the appropriation to the Office of CelebrateOne within the City’s General Government Grant Fund. 0800-2024 Approved Pass
70. 69 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
71. CA-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the Short North Alliance 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) 1050-2024 Approved Pass
72. 71 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
73. CA-27 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations for the purchase of Cellular Voice and Wireless Data Communication Services for the Department of Public Utilities from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Office, with Cellco Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and $50,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($150,000.00) 0249-2024 Approved Pass
74. CA-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant DC3 and DC4 Roof Replacement project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $414,680.00 for the project. ($414,680.00) 0683-2024 Approved Pass
75. CA-29 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance and Engineering Co., for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant West Primary Control Roof Replacement project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $216,000.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($218,000.00) 0701-2024 Approved Pass
76. CA-30 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance and Engineering Co., for the Whittier Street Control House Roof Replacement; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $324,000.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($326,000.00) 0704-2024 Approved Pass
77. CA-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Electrical Upgrades Program to extend it an additional year to May 19, 2025. ($0.00) 0754-2024 Approved Pass
78. CA-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew for an additional year and modify the contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC for the Reservoir Restoration Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00) 0789-2024 Approved Pass
79. CA-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for a Grid Resilience Formula Grant for Furnace 14043 Distribution Circuit Project from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO); to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with PUCO and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00). 0809-2024 Approved Pass
80. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant for the Blueprint Hilltop - Eureka/Fremont Wastewater Project from the Ohio Department of Development; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the Ohio Department of Development and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00) 0810-2024 Approved Pass
81. CA-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for participation in the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam Program from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; to authorize the execution of the grant and other requisite agreements with ODNR 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). 0825-2024 Approved Pass
82. CA-36 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for a Brightening Ohio Communities Grant for the Hilltop Phase II Street Lighting Project from the Ohio Department of Development; to authorize award of the grant if funded; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00). 0835-2024 Approved Pass
83. CA-37 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority during Program Year 2025 for the construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00) 0859-2024 Approved Pass
84. CA-38 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and extend the contract with Phinney Industrial Roofing Services & Maintenance, LLC for roofing maintenance services at the Division of Sewerage & Drainage and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $47,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($397,000.00) 0866-2024 Approved Pass
85. 84 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
86. 85 APPOINTMENTS
87. CA-39 Appointment of Christopher Long, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee, replacing Sean Fouts, with a new term expiration date of January 1, 2026. (resume attached). A0100-2024 Read and Approved Pass
88. CA-40 Appointment of Karen Shauri, 3548 Red Clover Place, Columbus, OH 43224, to serve on the Northeast Area Commission, replacing Chanel McDougle-Yakuba, with a new term start date of March 14, 2024, and an expiration date of December 31, 2024 (resume attached). A0101-2024 Read and Approved Pass
89. CA-41 Appointment of Darryl Jacobs, 707 Cedar Run Drive, Blacklick, OH 43004 to serve on the Far East Area Commission, with a new term start date of March 5, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). A0102-2024 Read and Approved Pass
90. CA-42 Appointment of Glenn Tuomaala, 330 Niache Court, Columbus, OH 43213, to serve on the Far East Area Commission, with a new term start date of March 5, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). A0103-2024 Read and Approved Pass
91. CA-43 Appointment of Robert Maeder, 3039 Woodway Road, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of April 4, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached). A0104-2024 Read and Approved Pass
92. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
93. 91 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
94. 92 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
95. SR-1 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $65,443,592.65 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency (65,443,592.65) 0817-2024 Approved Pass
96. SR-2 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $60,165,000.00 for health, safety and infrastructure-related projects; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare an emergency ($64,165,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0987-2024 Waive the 2nd Reading
97. SR-3 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $66,180,000.00 for recreation and parks-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($66,180,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0988-2024 Waive the 2nd Reading
98. SR-2 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $60,165,000.00 for health, safety and infrastructure-related projects; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare an emergency ($64,165,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0987-2024 Approved Pass
99. SR-4 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $160,275,000.00 for public service-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($160,275,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0989-2024 Waive the 2nd Reading
100. SR-3 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $66,180,000.00 for recreation and parks-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($66,180,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0988-2024 Approved Pass
101. SR-5 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000.00 for neighborhood development-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($50,000,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0990-2024 Waive the 2nd Reading
102. SR-4 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $160,275,000.00 for public service-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($160,275,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0989-2024 Approved Pass
103. SR-6 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $33,855,000.00 for public utility-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($33,855,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0991-2024 Waive the 2nd Reading
104. SR-5 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000.00 for neighborhood development-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($50,000,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0990-2024 Approved Pass
105. SR-7 Authorizing the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,425,000.00 for construction management-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($18,425,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0992-2024 Approved Pass
106. SR-6 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $33,855,000.00 for public utility-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($33,855,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0991-2024 Approved Pass
107. SR-8 Authorizing the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for fleet management-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($1,000,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0993-2024 Approved Pass
108. SR-9 Authorizing the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,250,000.00 for economic and community development-related projects; and to declare an emergency ($18,250,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0994-2024 Approved Pass
109. SR-10 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $124,145,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City; and to declare an emergency ($124,145,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0995-2024 Approved Pass
110. SR-11 Authorizing the issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $15,740,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City; and to declare an emergency ($15,740,000.00). Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter. 0996-2024 Approved Pass
111. 104 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
112. SR-12 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $325,000.00 within the General Fund, Neighborhood Initiative Subfund; to authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into grant agreements with the Short North Alliance, Inc., the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc., and the Columbus Fashion Initiative dba Columbus Fashion Alliance in support of their respective open-streets event programming; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the General Fund, Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($325,000.00) 0956-2024 Approved Pass
113. 106 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
114. SR-13 To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to enter into a service contract with Physicians CareConnection for an amount of up to $1,300,000.00 for housing administration and housing support services; to transfer within and expend up to $1,300,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($1,300,000.00) 0894-2024 Approved Pass
115. 108 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
116. SR-14 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to transfer $290,000.00 within the Ohio Department of Medicaid Enhanced Maternal Health Program Grant, Government Grant Fund; to authorize multiple not-for-profit contracts with existing sub-grantees for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of up to $290,000.00 from the Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($290,000.00) 0953-2024 Approved Pass
117. 110 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
118. SR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a new contract with Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC for EMS billing, collection, and reporting services for the Division of Fire; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1,400,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00) 0170-2024 Approved Pass
119. SR-16 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Alina Sharafutdinova DBA Village Venture LLC for grant management services for the RREACT program, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $94,500.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($94,500.00) 0852-2024 Approved Pass
120. 113 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
121. SR-17 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Trucco Construction Company, Inc., for the Blueprint Linden Hudson McGuffey, Manchester Ave Water Line Improvements, & Celebrate One Blueprint Linden Hudson McGuffey Sidewalk project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund, the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund, and the Sewer Grants Sanitary Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $23,423,354.00 to pay for the project. ($23,423,354.00). 0647-2024 Approved Pass
122. SR-18 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the 2023 EcoSmart Choice Sustainability Grant Award in the amount of $167,302.25 for the Division of Power; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and IMPACT Community Action for the Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Solar Co-Op program; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $167,302.25 from the Electricity Grants Fund to support this modification. ($167,302.25) 0740-2024 Approved Pass
123. SR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Noble and Fourth Inflow Redirection project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,170,782.20 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($2,170,782.20). 0791-2024 Approved Pass
124. 117 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
125. 118 DAY-ACHAUER
126. SR-20 To amend Columbus City Codes Title 19, Chapter 919, Section 919.24 Park Rules and Regulations; Fireworks, in order to address changes to the state law regarding fireworks and to reflect the amendments to Title 25, the Columbus Fire Prevention Code. 0697-2024 Approved Pass
127. SR-21 To amend various sections within Columbus City Codes Chapter 921 regarding watercraft on reservoirs and to declare an emergency. 0698-2024 Amended to Emergency Pass
128. 121 WYCHE
129. SR-22 To enact Section 1163.24 of the Columbus City Codes, to establish net metering service for Division of Power customers to connect distributed generation that uses advanced energy resources to the Division’s distribution system; to set conditions of service for net metering customers; and to determine how monthly energy charges will be measured. 0550-2024 Approved Pass
130. 123 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
131. 124 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 22ND. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 29TH.
132. 124 To amend various sections within Columbus City Codes Chapter 921 regarding watercraft on reservoirs and to declare an emergency. 0698-2024 Approved as Amended Pass
133. 126 ADJOURNED AT 6:55 P.M.