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March 25, 2024 ·5:00 PM Final Revised

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 17 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 25, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
  4. 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MARCH 20, 2024 New Type: C1 C2 To: Ohio Springs Inc DBA Sheetz #849 4881 Roberts Rd Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 65215090830 New Type: D1 D2 To: Boozy Bubbles LLC 1881 N Pearl St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 08341000010 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Milos Deli & Cafe Inc N/W 1st Fl & Bsmt 400 W Rich St & Patios Columbus, OH 43215 From: 401 West Town LLC DBA Stongwater N/W 1st Fl & Bsmt 400 W Rich St & Patios Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 60200810025 New Type: D1 To: Elite Indoor Kart Racing LLC DBA Buckeye Raceway 4050 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 2485442 New Type: D5D To: Host International Inc DBA Brewdog Brewery Terminal B 4600 International Gateway Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 39938010080 New Type: D3 To: Madison Township Farm Venues LLC 3163 Winchester Pk Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 5408856 Transfer Type: C2 C2X To: Oakland Park Ventures LLC 1225 Oakland Park Ave Columbus, OH 43224 From: Oakland Park Market Inc DBA Cooks Oakland Park IGA Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 6485588 New Type: D1 D2 To: Gusses Enterprises LLC 1439 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 34558850005 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Mar Azul LLC 5940 Chantry Dr Columbus, OH 43232 From: Conpadres LLC DBA La Banda 5940 Chantry Dr Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 5516040 Advertise Date: 3/23/2024 Agenda Date: 3/25/2024 Return Date: 4/04/2024 C0009-2024 Read and Filed
  7. 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. 8 FAVOR
  9. 2 To Recognize and Declare March 2024 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 0061X-2024 Adopted Pass
  10. 10 WYCHE
  11. 3 To Celebrate Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s Conservation Team for Women’s History Month and Recognize the Numerous Contributions of the Conservation Team to the City of Columbus 0063X-2024 Adopted Pass
  12. 12 HARDIN
  13. 4 To recognize March 31, 2024 as International Transgender Day of Visibility 0064X-2024 Adopted Pass
  14. LA To call for peace and an immediate, sustained and mutual end to hostilities in Gaza; the release of hostages and detainees; and the urgent expansion of humanitarian assistance. 0074X-2024 Adopted Pass
  15. 15 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  16. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  17. 17 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to transfer ownership of a transmitter system, VHF antenna, and associated lines and cables, to the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that have no further value to the City; and to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code regarding the sale of City-owned personal property. 0774-2024 Read for the First Time
  19. FR-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Light Duty Vehicles with Ricart Properties Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 0796-2024 Read for the First Time
  20. 20 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  21. FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with The Gravity Project 2, LLC to (1) remove The Gravity Project 2, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT and to be replaced with Gravity 2 - Office, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT, whereby Gravity 2 - Office, LLC will assume the terms and commitments of the AGREEMENT, (2) revise the description of the PROJECT SITE, and (3) revise the notice information related to ENTERPRISE within Section 6 of the AGREEMENT. 0772-2024 Read for the First Time
  22. 22 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. FR-4 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the Urban Forestry Grant Program and to accept a grant in the amount of $500,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $500,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($500,000.00) 0721-2024 Read for the First Time
  24. 24 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  25. FR-5 To amend Ordinance No. 2089-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on August 2, 2023, to allow for reimbursement of costs that have been incurred from January 1, 2024 until the creation of the purchase order in support of the Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP) to provide legal representation to residents facing an eviction. ($0.00) 0733-2024 Read for the First Time
  26. 26 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  27. FR-6 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 $4,420,000.00$4,320,000.00 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 transfer between object classes within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund in the amount up to $3,235,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,020,000.00 $1,920,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund and up to $2,400,000.00 from the General Fund. ($4,420,000.00$4,320,000.00). 0655-2024 Read for the First Time
  28. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute grant agreements with United way of Central Ohio, Inc. in an amount up to $100,000.00 for Year 2 of the department’s Elevate! 2.0 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 $100,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund. ($100,000.00). 0656-2024 Read for the First Time
  29. 29 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. FR-8 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify all contracts and purchase orders with ITPartners+ by assigning all past, present, and future contracts and purchase orders to ITPartners Plus Inc; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into a renewal contract with ITPartners Plus Inc. for data storage services for the Franklin County Municipal Court; and to authorize the expenditure of $71,658.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund. ($71,658.00) 0306-2024 Read for the First Time
  31. FR-9 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer John D. Dollmatch, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the registered name of “Kenzi” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 relating to the sale of City-owned personal property. ($1.00) 0726-2024 Read for the First Time
  32. 32 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  33. FR-10 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Fountain Square Stormwater Improvements Project; ($0.00) 0051X-2024 Read for the First Time
  34. FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract with Elford, Inc. for the purchase of used trailers; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash between projects within the Water PayGo Fund; to appropriate funds within the Water PayGo Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $499,000.00 from the Water PayGo Fund for the contract. ($499,000.00) 0648-2024 Read for the First Time
  35. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  36. 36 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  37. 37 FAVOR
  38. CA-1 To Celebrate the 51st Biennial of The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) and Welcome the Members to Columbus, Ohio 0062X-2024 Adopted Pass
  39. 39 REMY
  40. CA-2 To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life and service of Officer Andrew Mott 0066X-2024 Adopted Pass
  41. 41 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  42. CA-3 To authorize the appropriation of $440,516.17 from the unappropriated balance of the Columbus City Schools, Telephone Services subfund, to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating fund, Telephone Services subfund to provide funds for the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools Voice-over-Internet-Protocol telephone project. ($440,516.17) 0547-2024 Approved Pass
  43. CA-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Utilities to enter into a contract with Labworks, LLC, for maintenance and support of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure $63,774.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($63,774.00) 0585-2024 Approved Pass
  44. CA-5 To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0187-2024; and to declare an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORD. 1591-2024 PASSED 7/1/2024) 0716-2024 Approved Pass
  45. CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement (UTC/PA) for Cisco Voice license and WebEx subscriptions, to authorize the expenditure of $270,486.36 from the Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency ($270,486.36). 0784-2024 Approved Pass
  46. 46 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  47. CA-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation to improve outcomes for children and families by creating healthy, opportunity-rich communities; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $40,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($40,000.00) 0725-2024 Approved Pass
  48. 48 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  49. CA-8 To authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portions of easements known as an east/west portion of South Avenue and a 20 foot Alley south of Fifth Avenue to allow the area to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($500.00) 0592-2024 Approved Pass
  50. CA-9 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00) 0593-2024 Approved Pass
  51. CA-10 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to apply for assistance through the Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination 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; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0748-2024 Approved Pass
  52. CA-11 To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments to Children’s Hospital on Parsons Avenue to legally allow them to extend into the public rights-of-way. 0750-2024 Approved Pass
  53. CA-12 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to modify the contract with True Inspection Services, LLC for the Roadway - Material Testing and Inspection 2022-1 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and up to $350,000.00 from the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00) 0755-2024 Approved Pass
  54. CA-13 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to modify the contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Roadway - Material Testing and Inspection 2022-2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and up to $350,000.00 from the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00) 0756-2024 Approved Pass
  55. CA-14 To accept the plat titled “Glacier Ridge Section 1” from Homewood Corporation by William Moorhead, Vice President; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0814-2024 Approved Pass
  56. 56 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  57. CA-15 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Hardwick Tree Care LLC for the Stump Removal 2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $198,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($198,000.00) 0400-2024 Approved Pass
  58. CA-16 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $130,000.00 from the 03 object class to 05 object class within the Recreation and Parks operating fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($130,000.00) 0495-2024 Approved
  59. CA-17 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($350,000.00). 0496-2024 Approved Pass
  60. CA-18 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Arts Project DBA The King Arts Complex to provide financial support toward community programming, facility operations and maintenance; and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($125,000.00) 0497-2024 Approved Pass
  61. CA-19 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code ($125,000.00) 0559-2024 Approved Pass
  62. CA-20 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year two (2) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $139,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and $18,600 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. ($158,100.00) 0560-2024 Approved Pass
  63. CA-21 To authorize and direct the Recreation and Parks Department Director to modify the current revenue contracts with Ruthfield Enterprises LLC, food concessionaire at Airport Golf Course; Vittorio Investments, Inc, food concessionaire at Mentel Memorial Golf Course; DONN Hospitality LLC, food concessionaire at Raymond Memorial Golf Course; and Lill’s Concessions LLC, food concessionaire at Turnberry Golf Course; and to authorize the full eight (8) year term of each contract. 0601-2024 Approved Pass
  64. CA-22 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Parkinson Foundation in support of their Moving Day Columbus 2024 event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00) 0848-2024 Approved Pass
  65. 65 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  66. CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to extend the contract with The Bridgefield Group through December 31, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0790-2024 Approved Pass
  67. CA-24 To amend previously passed ordinance 0666-2024 by increasing the maximum expenditure; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 0911-2024 Approved Pass
  68. 68 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  69. CA-25 To authorize appropriation and expenditure of up to $400,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grants ($100,000.00 from the 2022 grant and $300,000.00 from the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to construct four single family homes with each address having its own set of loan documents. ($400,000.00). 0658-2024 Approved Pass
  70. CA-26 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 (2969 E 12th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. 0700-2024 Approved Pass
  71. CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with NCLC Housing & Development Foundation for a Joint venture between Sunset Development and NCJC Housing & Development Foundation. ($0.00) 0730-2024 Approved Pass
  72. CA-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (539-541 Kelton Ave. and 533-535 Kelton Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency. 0816-2024 Approved Pass
  73. CA-29 To authorize the Director of the Building and Zoning Services Department to modify and extend the professional services contract with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for the Zoning Code and Map Update project for the extension of the contract term end date of May 8, 2024 to May 8, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0867-2024 Approved Pass
  74. 74 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  75. CA-30 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Life Sparx LTD dba The MORE Life Partnership for trauma services; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00). 0782-2024 Approved Pass
  76. CA-31 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc., dba PrimaryOne Health, for medical director services for the Columbus Public Health Title X Clinics for the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00). 0793-2024 Approved Pass
  77. 77 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  78. CA-32 To authorize the City Attorney to enter into contract with Signature Software Training, Ltd; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $37,368.75 from the General Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($37,368.75) 0764-2024 Approved Pass
  79. 79 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  80. CA-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, 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 up to $634,598.83 from the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($634,598.83) 0523-2024 Approved Pass
  81. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to add funding for a contract with the with Danbert Electrical Corporation for Power Distribution Installation and Restoration Services for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division; and to authorize the expenditure of $802,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund. ($802,000.00) 0524-2024 Approved Pass
  82. CA-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Andover Associates, Ltd. for the Department of Sewerage and Drainage Roof Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $800,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($800,000.00) 0538-2024 Approved Pass
  83. CA-36 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International 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 cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to expend up to $396,719.17 from the Water Bond Fund for the modification. ($396,719.17) 0544-2024 Approved Pass
  84. CA-37 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities System Instrumentation and Control Integration and Programming 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 $500,000.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract. ($500,000.00) 0571-2024 Approved Pass
  85. CA-38 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2020-2022 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to expend up to $150,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($150,000.00) 0577-2024 Approved Pass
  86. CA-39 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an intergovernmental working agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the Combined Stormwater Education Programs, and to authorize the expenditure of $237,100.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $50,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $71,900.00 from the Water Operating Fund; ($359,000.00) 0611-2024 Approved Pass
  87. CA-40 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into loan agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority for capital improvement projects; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00) 0652-2024 Approved Pass
  88. CA-41 To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate and to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Scioto Main North Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $650,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($650,000.00) 0699-2024 Approved Pass
  89. CA-42 To amend Ordinance 0001-2024 to correct an error in the sub-recipient contract amount with The Ohio State University, as part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, by increasing the contract amount from $120,000.00 to $220,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0734-2024 Approved Pass
  90. 90 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  91. 91 APPOINTMENTS
  92. CA-43 Appointment of Jordan Ballinger, 324 E 2nd Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of December 16th, 2027. (resume attached). A0083-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  93. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  94. 93 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  95. 94 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  96. SR-1 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish various purchase orders for automotive parts for the Fleet Management Division per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $5,700,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,700,000.00) 0210-2024 Approved Pass
  97. SR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Sessley/M-M, A Joint Venture, for the Department of Public Service’s DODC Inspection Office Renovation project; to authorize the appropriation expenditure up to $4,206,000.00 within the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund. ($4,206,000.00). 0462-2024 Approved Pass
  98. 97 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  99. SR-3 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with The Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity (Women’s CEO) in support of their Advancing Innovation Momentum (AIM) Bootcamp program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 0847-2024 Approved Pass
  100. 99 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  101. SR-4 To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of the Department of Public Service, to enter into a settlement agreement with Nickolas M. Savko & Sons, Inc. for an extended pavement maintenance security period and related terms involving The Villages at Shannon Green, Section 1, Parts 1 and 2. ($0.00) 0758-2024 Approved Pass
  102. 101 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  103. SR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Gurr Johns Inc., in an amount up to $22,045.00, to provide public art appraisal services; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $22,045.00 from the Department of Development’s 2024 General Fund Budget; and to authorize payments for services starting March 1, 2024. ($22,045.00) 0413-2024 Approved Pass
  104. SR-6 This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to approve five (5) current City parklands to be named and designated as City of Columbus Nature Preserves. ($0.00) 0613-2024 Approved Pass
  105. 104 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  106. SR-7 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $2,175,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Berwyn East Place Senior Housing Limited Partnership in an amount up to $2,175,000.00 for the Berwyn East project. ($2,175,000.00) 0735-2024 Approved Pass
  107. SR-8 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,050,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Touchstone Field Place II in an amount up to $1,050,000.00 for the Touchstone Field Place II project. ($1,050,000.00). 0736-2024 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
  108. 106 RECESSED AT 6:30 P.M.
  109. SR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to establish contracts with various contractors for the maintenance of properties maintained by the Division of Land Redevelopment; to waive competitive bid requirements of the Columbus City Code; to allow expenditures prior to the establishment of Purchase Orders; to authorize the expenditure of up to $340,000.00 from the Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($340,000.00) 0749-2024 Approved Pass
  110. LA To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to submit the Single Family Tax Credit Application as Project Development Owner to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency; to authorize the Department of Development to designate Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. dba Homeport on the Development Team as the lead applicant and Designated Reporter; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0930-2024 Approved Pass
  111. 108 RECONVENED AT 6:49 P.M.
  112. 109 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  113. 109 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  114. SR-10 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a Reproductive Health and Wellness Program Grant from the Ohio Department of Health; to authorize the appropriation of $1,700,000.00 in grant money and fee revenues from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditures of said grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,700,000.00) 0792-2024 Approved Pass
  115. SR-11 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the National Association of Social Workers in support of their Navigating New Laws curriculum; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00) 0846-2024 Approved Pass
  116. 112 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  117. SR-12 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 1258534 held by Carla’s Newstand LLC, doing business as Beechcroft Newsstand, located at 1935 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43229; and to declare an emergency. 0067X-2024 Adopted Pass
  118. SR-13 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 7565736 held by Roy Walls, doing business as Jack's Corner Pub, located at 2480 Summit St., Columbus, OH 43202; and to declare an emergency. 0068X-2024 Adopted Pass
  119. 114 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,050,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Touchstone Field Place II in an amount up to $1,050,000.00 for the Touchstone Field Place II project. ($1,050,000.00). 0736-2024 Approved as Amended Pass
  120. SR-14 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 4103140 held by I Love High LLC, doing business as Julep, located at 1014 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201; and to declare an emergency. 0069X-2024 Adopted Pass
  121. SR-15 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 6530588 held by Old Tymers LLC, doing business as Platform Lounge, located at 1058 Country Club Rd., Columbus, OH 43227; and to declare an emergency. 0070X-2024 Adopted Pass
  122. SR-16 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 84189940540 held by Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway 9751, located at 1165 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206; and to declare an emergency. 0071X-2024 Adopted Pass
  123. SR-17 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 84189940500 held by Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway 5235, located at 635 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211; and to declare an emergency. 0072X-2024 Adopted Pass
  124. SR-18 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate universal term contract purchase agreement(s), on behalf of the Division of Fire, for the purchase of uniforms from Galls, LLC, turn-out gear from Lion First Responder PPE Inc., and SCBA equipment from Atlantic Emergency Solutions; to authorize the expenditure of $1,750,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,750,000.00) 0522-2024 Approved Pass
  125. SR-19 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with SGI Matrix LLC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $64,593.91 to install new card readers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes: and to declare an emergency. ($64,593.91) 0745-2024 Approved Pass
  126. SR-20 To authorize the City Attorney to enter into two contracts with Lindsay Automotive, Inc and Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care for the purpose of supporting and expanding the Project Taillight public safety and crime prevention program; to waive competitive bidding for the Lindsay Automotive, Inc. contract; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $500,000.00 within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00) 0818-2024 Approved Pass
  127. 122 FROM THE FLOOR
  128. LA To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the third year of a contract with Behavioral Science Specialists, LLC, for the provision of competency evaluations and examinations of defendants; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00) 0872-2024 Approved Pass
  129. LA To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the second year of a four-year contract with Avertest DBA Averhealth for monitoring services associated with the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM); to authorize the expenditure of $180,000.00 for monitoring services from the electronic alcohol monitoring fund; and to declare an emergency. ($180,000.00) 0874-2024 Approved Pass
  130. 125 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  131. SR-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a construction contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction Company for the Division of Water, Division of Power, and Division of Sewerage & Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $550,000.00, from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, and $50,000.00 from the Electricity Fund. ($2,600,000.00) 0230-2024 Approved Pass
  132. SR-22 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 appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,200,000.00) 0470-2024 Approved Pass
  133. SR-23 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the Lateral Lining - Blueprint North Linden 1, Hudson McGuffey 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; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,791,930.50 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project ($12,791,930.50). 0511-2024 Approved Pass
  134. SR-24 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc., for the Elizabeth Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $4,327,985.75 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for construction administration and inspection expenses for the project. ($4,329,985.75) 0527-2024 Approved Pass
  135. SR-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Brown and Caldwell for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Digester Process Expansion Phase Two 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; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $3,011,106.84 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund to pay for the contract. ($3,011,106.84) 0545-2024 Approved Pass
  136. SR-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with D & M Painting Corp. for the Rome-Hilliard West Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,734,758.50 for the project. ($1,734,758.50) 0676-2024 Approved Pass
  137. 132 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  138. 133 DORANS
  139. SR-27 To amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes pertaining to Council actions on zoning and the Zone In Initiative, and to declare an emergency. 0830-2024 Approved Pass
  140. 135 WYCHE
  141. SR-28 To amend Title 11, Chapter 1150 Floodplain Management, of the Columbus City Codes to require new public streets within the 100-year floodplain to be at the Base Flood Elevation or higher. 0675-2024 Referred to Committee Pass
  142. 137 APPOINTMENTS
  143. LA Reappointment of Courtlyn G. Roser-Jones, 1035 Highland Street Columbus 43201, to serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2027. (resume attached). A0089-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  144. 139 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  145. 140 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 1ST. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 8TH.
  146. 147 ADJOURNED AT 8:12 P.M.