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Minutes - Final

Columbus City Council

Monday, March 4, 2024

5:00 PM

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

REGULAR MEETING NO.13 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 4, 2024 at

5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ROLL CALL

9 -

Present:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Dispense

with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

C0007-2024

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Transfer Type: D5 D6

To: Chef Bo LLC

DBA Ohana Island Grill

3512 W Dublin Granville Rd

Columbus, OH 43235

From: Asian Fusion Inc

DBA Asian Fusion

3512 W Dublin Granville Rd

Columbus, OH 43235

Permit #: 1413512

New Type: C1 C2

To: Aldi Inc Ohio

DBA Aldi 83

1393 Edgehill Rd

Columbus, OH 43212

Permit #: 01007783095

Advertise Date: 3/9/2024

Agenda Date: 3/4/2024

Return Date: 3/14/2024

Read and Filed

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

BARROSO DE PADILLA

0049X-2024

To honor and recognize March 3rd-9th, 2024 as Women in Construction

Week.

Sponsors:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Rob Dorans,

that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, to

waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried

by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0033X-2024

FR-1

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

Wheatland Avenue Improvements Project. ($0.00)

Read for the First Time

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0380-2024

FR-2

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to

increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract for with Rock Gate

Capital LLC for CDL Training Services for the Department of Public

Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $254,400.00 from the Water

Operating Fund, $254,400.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund, and

$254,400.00 from the Power Operating Fund. ($763,200.00)

Read for the First Time

0483-2024

FR-3

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify

and extend a service agreement with Planning Communities for the

Columbus MSA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Engagement

and Plan Development (G602301); and to authorize the expenditure of

$150,000.00 from the Electricity Grants Fund, ($150,000.00)

Read for the First Time

0501-2024

0513-2024

FR-4

FR-5

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a

contract with Edwards Land Clearing, Inc. for Yard Waste and Log

Grinding Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from

the Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)

Read for the First Time

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a not for profit

services contract for water quality assessment and watershed monitoring

services for Central Ohio watersheds with the Midwest Biodiversity

Institute, Inc., and to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the

Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($70,000.00)

Read for the First Time

0535-2024

0537-2024

FR-6

FR-7

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute

those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s utility

easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number

197911150033209, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

Read for the First Time

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute

those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights

described and recorded in Instrument Number 198701280062191,

Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

Read for the First Time

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

DAY-ACHAUER

0045X-2024

CA-1

To Recognize the Work of Puptown Lounge and the Opening of their

Columbus District 2 Location

Sponsors:

Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

HARDIN

0047X-2024

CA-2

CA-3

To Congratulate Columbus’ Annual Asian Festival on 30 years of

Celebration in the Asian Community

Sponsors:

Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,

Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0048X-2024

To Celebrate the Irish Heritage and Contributions of Christina

McConahay to the City of Columbus and to Congratulate Ms.

McConahay as the Recipient of The Shamrock Club Member of the Year

on Irish Proclamation Day 2024

Sponsors:

Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,

Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0050X-2024

CA-4

To Celebrate March 17, 2024 as St. Patrick’s Day in the City of

Columbus, Ohio

Sponsors:

Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,

Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0373-2024

CA-5

CA-6

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Bobcat

OEM Parts with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. in accordance with the sole

source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the

expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0426-2024

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the

Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations

resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris

and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration

services; and to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the

Information Services Operating Fund. ($210,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0428-2024

CA-7

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the

Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations

resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with USIC

Locating Services, LLC for fiber location services; and to authorize the

expenditure of $202,000.00 from the Information Services Operating

Fund. ($202,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0438-2024

CA-8

To authorize the director of the Department of Finance and Management,

with the approval of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities, to

execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the City

Attorney, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company d.b.a.

American Electric Power a nonexclusive electric utility easement to

burden a portion of the City’s real property near 7000 Jackson Pike.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0461-2024

0482-2024

0508-2024

CA-9

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an

existing contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, for Trellix

software support; and to authorize the expenditure of $338,000.00 from

the Information Services Operating Fund. ($338,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

CA-11

To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for investment

advisory services with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., for the period from

April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of

$228,000.00 from the General Fund. ($228,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew and

modify a contract with Mythics, LLC (f/k/a Mythics, Inc.) for the purchase

of Oracle software licensing, maintenance, and support services; and to

authorize the expenditure of $916,819.14 for the above-described

services from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($916,819.14)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0403-2024

CA-12

To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the

transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond

Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a

contract modification with Arcadis Engineering Services (USA), Inc. in

connection with the Roadway Improvements - General Engineering 2018

project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the

Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project. ($30,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0449-2024

0549-2024

CA-13

CA-14

To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to

enter into a professional services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for

the Roadway - LinkUS - Northwest Corridor South Knot project; and to

authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Streets and Highways

Bond Fund. ($750,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant

consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio

Department of Transportation, State of Ohio FRA-161-15.80, PID

117607; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.

WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0507-2024

CA-15

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase

Trophies and Awards with Village Trophy Company; and to authorize the

expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE

CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0361-2024

CA-16

To authorize appropriation and expenditure of up to $260,132.00 of

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement 2023 grant

from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to

authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a

commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage,

restrictive covenant, and authorizes the city to act as a lender for this

project with the Gertrude Wood Community Foundation to construct a

single family home. ($260,132.00).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0531-2024

CA-17

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute

any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of

five parcels of real property (850 Campbell Ave., 856 Campbell Ave. and

391 S Yale Ave., 395 S Yale Ave. and 946 Bellows Ave.) held in the Land

Bank to WJ3ENTERPRISES LTD and to acquire 346 Ryan Ave.

pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0532-2024

CA-18

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 (1240 Atcheson St.) held in the Land Bank to

Cheryl C. Heller and to acquire 1236 Atcheson St and 0000 Atcheson St

pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0533-2024

0536-2024

0552-2024

CA-19

CA-20

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 (2111 Sagamore Rd.) held in the Land Bank

to Shakeyrah Elmore pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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 (2149 Sagamore Rd.) held in the Land Bank

to Kenya Elmore pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute

any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of

five parcels of real property (0000 Avalon Pl., Lot 84, 0000 Avalon Pl.,

2085 Avalon Pl., 2101 Avalon Pl. and 2212 Margaret Ave.) held in the

Land Bank to Mattco LLC pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0553-2024

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 (0000 Minnesota Ave., 1152 Minnesota Ave.

and 1153 Minnesota Ave.) held in the Land Bank to Habitat for

Humanity-MidOhio pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0342-2024

CA-23

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept private funds from

Prevention Action Alliance for the Ohio Coalition Institute Training Award

grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated

balance of the Health Private Grants Fund; and to authorize the City

Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ohio

Coalition Institute Training Award grant. ($2,500.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

1 - Nancy Day-Achauer

Abstained:

Affirmative:

8 -

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla

Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0307-2024

CA-24

To authorize an appropriation of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court

Clerk Collection Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into

the third year of three-year contracts with Apelles LLC, Capital Recovery

Systems Inc., Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP and The Law

Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA for the provision of collection

services; and to authorize an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the

Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund. ($350,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0312-2024

0528-2024

CA-25

CA-26

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into a renewal contract

with Vaske Computer, Inc. for Oracle software licenses, maintenance

support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,435.60 from

the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund. ($72,435.60).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the appropriation of $246,000.00 from the unappropriated

balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the

Division of Police to fund travel and training needs, computer services,

and the purchase of supplies; and to declare an emergency.

($246,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0576-2024

0667-2024

CA-27

CA-28

To authorize the City Clerk on behalf of Columbus City Council to enter

into a contract with Cohear Public Benefit LLC to provide facilitation

services for the Council Restored Citizens Town Hall; to authorize an

appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives

subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($13,500.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into

contract with Nile Enterprises Ltd. for event planning services related to a

convening of violence prevention professionals hosted by the City of

Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of up to $25,037.30 from the

previously established General Budget Reservations; and to declare an

emergency. ($25,037.30)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0217-2024

CA-29

To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to modify a

professional services contract with HNTB Ohio, Inc. for the Smart

Lighting project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital

Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation

between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; to authorize the

transfer of cash between projects within the Electric Permanent

Improvement Carryover Fund; to appropriate funds within the Electric

Permanent Improvement Carryover Fund; and to authorize an

expenditure of up to $499,883.36 from the Electricity Bond Fund and the

Electric Permanent Improvement Carryover Fund. ($499,883.36)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0232-2024

CA-30

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew

and add funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract with Asplundh Tree

Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetative Management Services;

and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Electricity

Operating Fund and $45,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.

($845,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0253-2024

CA-31

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all

General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the

appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase

Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies and services for the

Division of Water, Parsons Avenue Water Plant; and to authorize the

expenditure of $169,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.

($169,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0295-2024

CA-32

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to

increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract with JDM Services,

LLC., dba Frank Road Recycling Solutions, for Disposal of Clean Fill

Dumping Services for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure

of $125,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to authorize the

expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.

($170,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0297-2024

CA-33

To repeal and replace Ordinance 3223-2023; to authorize the Director of

the Department of Public Utilities to modify an agreement with Kurtz

Brothers Central Ohio, LLC for the design, construction, and operation of

the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse System Project to increase the

contract amount and to remove the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio

(SWACO) as a party to the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure

of $338,808.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($338,808.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0305-2024

CA-34

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to

increase funding with the appropriate Indefinite Quantity Agreement

Contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical

Maintenance Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to

authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Power Operating

Fund. ($800,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0322-2024

CA-35

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into

a service agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the

Columbus City Code with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. for software

support of Falcon/DMS software for the Department of Public Utilities; to

authorize the expenditure of $2,996.63 from the Electricity Operating

Fund, $19,060.50 from the Water Operating Fund, $21,369.37 from the

Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $5,698.50 from the Stormwater

Operating Fund. ($49,125.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0323-2024

0332-2024

0340-2024

CA-36

CA-37

CA-38

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into

contract with the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc. for utility

operations and maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source

provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Department of Public

Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,750.00 from the Water

Systems Operating Fund, and $31,000.00 from the Sewerage System

Operating Fund. ($94,750.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the

professional engineering services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for

the Dam Engineering Services Project; 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 up to $150,000.00 within the Water Bond Fund.

($150,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into

contract with Snappy App, Inc. for a Recognition Program Management

Service for the Department of Public Utilities in accordance with

RFQ026207; to authorize the transfer of $33,700.00 between object

classes; to authorize the expenditure of $33,700.00 split among the

Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds;

($33,700.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0359-2024

CA-39

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a

service agreement in accordance with City Code relating to sole source

procurement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management

Information System Support Services application for use by the

Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public

Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of

$14,125.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, $66,658.00

from the Public Service Department Operating Fund, $23,045.00 from

the Finance and Management Department's General Operating Fund,

$143,972.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, the Water Operating

Fund, the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and the Stormwater

Operating Fund; ($247,800.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0362-2024

CA-40

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all

General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the

appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the

purchase of Computers & Accessories for the Department of Public

Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from Public

Utilities Operating Funds. ($250,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0369-2024

0396-2024

CA-41

CA-42

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the

contract for Joint Use of Poles with Ohio Power Company, dba American

Electric Power, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the

expenditure of $190,950.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.

($190,950.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into

contract modifications for the General Engineering Services - Water

Supply Group GES 2021A and 2021B contracts with Burgess & Niple,

Inc., and Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.; and to authorize an

expenditure of up to $800,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the

contract modifications. ($800,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0397-2024

CA-43

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this

ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term

Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies,

and services for the Division of Water, Hap Cremean Water Plant; and to

authorize the expenditure of $502,000.00 from the Water Operating

Fund. ($502,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0406-2024

0421-2024

CA-44

CA-45

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into

a modification of the Blacklick Creek Interceptor contract with Evans,

Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. to expand the scope to include the

design of a control gate to prevent overflows in the downstream areas

during wet weather. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify

the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. for

Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate &

Gate Controllers; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the

Electricity Operating Fund, $16,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund,

and $25,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($91,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0450-2024

0471-2024

0519-2024

CA-46

CA-47

CA-48

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 a transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund

to the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the

appropriation of funds; and to authorize the expenditure of $320,534.69

from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($320,534.69)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into

a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of City

Code relating to Sole Source procurement with GeoNexus Technologies,

L.L.C. for software support and maintenance of GeoWorx programs for

the Department of Public Utilities;and to authorize the expenditure of

$32,902.56 split among the Electricity Operating Fund, Water Operating

Fund, Sewerage System Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating

Fund. ($32,902.56)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew a

multi-year demand response services agreement with NRG Curtailment

Solutions, Inc. for demand response services for the Division of Power's

retail electricity customers.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

APPOINTMENTS

CA-49

CA-50

CA-51

CA-52

CA-53

CA-54

CA-55

CA-56

Reappointment of Keoni Fleming, of 2650 Glen Echo Drive, Columbus,

OH 43202, to serve on the University Improvement District Review Board

as the AIA seat, with a new term expiration date of 01/31/2027(resume

attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Reappointment of Kerry Reeds, of 3011 Palmetto Street Columbus, OH

43204, to serve on the University Improvement District Review Board as

the at-large member, with a new term expiration date of

01/31/2027(resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Eric East, 2581 Deming Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202,

to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Michael LeMay,

with a new term start date of April 20, 2023 and an expiration date of

December 31, 2025 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Demetreus Moorer-Saunders, 1266 North 6th Street,

Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission,

replacing Jasanvir Sandhu, with a new term start date of February 15,

2023 and an expiration date of December 31, 2024 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of David Gray, 642 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205,

to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Nina

Craddolph, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an

expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of David Lurie, 608 Gilbert Street, Columbus, OH 43205, to

serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Fredrick

LaMarr, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration

date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Michael Herman, 633 Linwood Avenue, Columbus, OH

43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, with a new

term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December

31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Autumn Francisco, 1424 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH

43205 to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Kathy

Macke, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration

date of December 31, 2026(resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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Appointment of Casey Crisp, 421 Chatfield Park, Columbus, OH 43219

to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term start date

of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026

(resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Candace M. Klepacz, 953 Bryden Road, Columbus, OH

43205 to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term

start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,

2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Eric Hutchison, 92 Miami Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203,

to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term start date

of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026

(resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Mitchell Logan, 1474 Fair Avenue, Columbus, OH

43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Ernest

Levert, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration

date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Roy Lowenstein, 1722 Oak Street, Columbus, OH

43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term

start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,

2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Benjamin Keith, 2768 Audubon Road, Columbus, OH

43211, to serve on the North Linden Area Commission, with a new term

start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,

2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Tracy Robinson, 971 Hillside Drive, Columbus, OH

43224, to serve on the North Linden Area Commission, replacing Karen

Clark, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration

date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Maryan Abbi Dualle, 4943 Almont Drive, Columbus, OH

43229, to serve on the North Linden Area Commission, with a new term

start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,

2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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Appointment of Ashley Montana, 322 South Roys Avenue, Columbus, OH

43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing

Kayla Davis, with a new term start date of February 1, 2024 and an

expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of James Patrick, 5225 Golden Fern Lane, Columbus, OH

43228, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, replacing Cathy

Cowan Becker, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an

expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Denise Friend Foster, 2894 Dover Road, Columbus, OH

43209, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start

date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026

(resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Patricia Okai, 2962 Remington Ridge Road, Columbus,

OH 43232, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term

start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,

2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Kelly Harrier, 627 South Everest Avenue, Columbus, OH

43213, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, replacing Victor

Flower, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration

date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Kelly DeMiglio, 2992 Hampshire Road, Columbus, OH

43209, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start

date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026

(resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Michelle Phillips, 119 North Chesterfield Road,

Columbus, OH 43209, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a

new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of

December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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Appointment of Victoria F. Murray, 6100 Bristol Ridge Drive, Canal

Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Greater South East Area

Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an

expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Arnetta K. Davis, 5807 Abraham Drive, Canal

Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Greater South East Area

Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an

expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Jonathan Wade, 141 Dakota Avenue, Columbus, OH

43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, replacing Grace

Hand, with a new term start date of February 1, 2024 and an expiration

date of December 31, 2024 (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Appointment of Savana Sprague, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, to

serve as a joint City of Columbus-Franklin County appointee on the

OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, with a new term expiration

date of September 20, 2026. (biography attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Reappointment of Dawn Tyler Lee, 823 Strawberry Hill Road West,

Columbus, Ohio 43213, to serve on the Civil Service Commission with a

new term expiration date of January 31, 2030. (resume attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the

Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

3011-2023

SR-1

To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2024,

for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus

has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of

Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12

months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue,

the amount of $1,194,700,000.00 $1,211,579,657.00; and to declare an

emergency ($1,194,700,000.00 $1,211,579,657.00)

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,

that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

3012-2023

SR-2

To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending

December 31, 2024 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the

City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an

emergency.

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

3013-2023

SR-3

To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2024,

for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City Auditor

to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an emergency.

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

0424-2024

SR-4

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of

various city departments, to renew a contract with ConvergeOne, Inc. for

maintenance and support services associated with the City’s Interactive

Voice Response System; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of

the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of

$202,402.54 from the Department of Technology, Information Services

Operating Fund. ($202,402.54)

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

0427-2024

SR-5

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into

contracts with Vertiv Corporation, for annual maintenance and related

services associated with the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Systems in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City

Code; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City

Code; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter

into contract with Vertiv Corporation for heating, cooling and ventilation

(HVAC) system and various equipment maintenance; and to authorize

the expenditure of $236,344.75, from the Department of Technology,

Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.

($236,344.75)

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:

BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0481-2024

SR-6

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into

a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Quality Logistics, LLC

dba Longship Logistics for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in

consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of

$200,000.00 and the creation of fifty (50) net new full-time permanent

positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately

$3,570,000.00.

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0494-2024

SR-7

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 Operation Safewalk - School

Sidewalks - Refugee Road Sidewalk Project and to authorize an

expenditure of $7,566.00. ($7,566.00)

A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy

Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0012-2024

SR-8

To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of the

Department of Human Resources, to enter into contract with the law firm

of Baker & Hostetler LLP for the provision of legal services; to authorize

the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the employee benefits fund; to waive

the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and

to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0539-2024

SR-9

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a

grant agreement to add additional funds in the amount up to

$10,750,000.00 of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental

Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds; to authorize the payment of eligible

expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($10,750,000.00)

A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that

this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0171-2024

SR-10

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to enter into a contract for the purchase of consumable supplies with

Stryker Sales Corporation LLC; to authorize the Director of the

Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire to enter into

preventative maintenance agreements with Stryker Sales Corporation

LLC; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City

Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $104,028.65 from the General

Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($104,028.65)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

0515-2024

SR-11

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on the

behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a

purchase order to Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC for the alteration and

repair of the Division of Fire’s turnout gear; to waive the competitive

bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the

expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($100,000.00)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

0520-2024

SR-12

To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to

associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance

with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements with

Life-Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Henry Schein, Inc., Zoll

Medical Corporation, and Teleflex, LLC for the purchase of EMS

pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous medical supplies for the Division of

Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $1,250,555.00 from the General

Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,555.00)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

0555-2024

SR-13

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into

a contract with All-Star Talent Inc. for recruitment and marketing services,

to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the General

Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00).

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0029X-2024

SR-14

To approve the Solid Waste Management Plan Update for the Solid

Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) as a guide for the

management of solid waste and waste reduction activities.

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that

this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Melissa Green

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Abstained:

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0176-2024

SR-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 current and pending Universal Term

Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies

and services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure

of $2,675,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($2,675,000.00)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

0385-2024

SR-16

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a

contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for ongoing software, hardware, and

maintenance of the system for the Enhanced Meter Project for the

Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 from the

Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions

of City Code. ($650,000.00)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,

to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNED AT 5:56 P.M.

THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 11TH. THE

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, MARCH

18TH.