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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, March 18, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 15 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 18, 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
C0008-2024  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2024  
TREX Type: D1 D2 D3  
To: MKRDY Columbus II LLC  
14 E. Gay St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: O’8Charleys LLC  
1830 N Bechtle Ave  
Springfield OH 45504  
Permit #: 65031850080  
New Type: D2  
To: Angry Egg LLC  
51 Parsons Ave 1st FL  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 02209240010  
Advertise Date: 3/16/2024  
Agenda Date: 3/18/2024  
Return Date: 3/28/2024  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
GREEN  
0058X-2024  
2
To Celebrate March as National Social Work Month and Recognize the  
Critical Contributions of Social Workers in the Fight to Achieve Equity  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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  
FR  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, 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  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0462-2024  
FR-1  
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).  
Read for the First Time  
0547-2024  
FR-2  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0585-2024  
FR-3  
FR-4  
FR-5  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0725-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0592-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0593-2024  
0750-2024  
FR-6  
FR-7  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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.  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0413-2024  
FR-8  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0495-2024  
FR-9  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0496-2024  
0497-2024  
FR-10  
FR-11  
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).  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0559-2024  
FR-12  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0560-2024  
0601-2024  
FR-13  
FR-14  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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.  
Read for the First Time  
0613-2024  
FR-15  
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)  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0658-2024  
FR-16  
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).  
Read for the First Time  
0700-2024  
0730-2024  
FR-17  
FR-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 (2969 E 12th Ave.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0735-2024  
FR-19  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0736-2024  
FR-20  
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 to authorize  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0758-2024  
FR-21  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0230-2024  
FR-22  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0470-2024  
FR-23  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0511-2024  
FR-24  
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).  
Read for the First Time  
0523-2024  
FR-25  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0524-2024  
FR-26  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0527-2024  
FR-27  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0538-2024  
FR-28  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0544-2024  
FR-29  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0545-2024  
0571-2024  
0577-2024  
FR-30  
FR-31  
FR-32  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0611-2024  
FR-33  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0652-2024  
0676-2024  
FR-34  
FR-35  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0699-2024  
FR-36  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
WYCHE  
0675-2024  
FR-37  
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.  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
VARIANCES  
0769-2024  
FR-38  
FR-39  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4  
residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 1450 ELLSWORTH AVE. (43206), to  
allow a Type “A” home day care facility with reduced parking in the R-4,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-007).  
Read for the First Time  
0771-2024  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area  
district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements;  
3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 277 S. MONROE AVE. (43205), to  
allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot in the R-3, Residential District  
(Council Variance #CV23-080).  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
DORANS  
0059X-2024  
CA-1  
To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Retirement of Clay Hall from  
WSYX.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
0053X-2024  
CA-2  
To Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of City Year Columbus and to  
Recognize the Impact that AmeriCorps Members Have Made to the  
Schools and Communities in Columbus  
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.  
0060X-2024  
CA-3  
To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Charles Franklin  
Loutzenhiser, 1952-2024  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Melissa Green  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0551-2024  
CA-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
three-year negotiated, sole source contract with Environmental Systems  
Research Institute, Inc.for an enterprise license agreement for software  
licensing, maintenance and support for the City’s geographic information  
systems in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City  
Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $525,000.00 from the Department  
of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services  
Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($525,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0565-2024  
0583-2024  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to execute right of entries and a temporary easement, approved by the  
City Attorney Real Estate Division, to the State of Ohio, Department of  
Transportation, for work associated with ODOT’s bridge preservation  
project along State Route 257; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with ChargePoint Inc. ($73,614.44) to provide charging station  
software maintenance for the Front Street Garage electric vehicle  
charging stations for the Department of Building and Zoning Services, in  
accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus  
City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $73,614.44 from the Fleet  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($73,614.44)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0584-2024  
CA-7  
To authorize the assignment of all past, present and future business done  
by the City of Columbus with Mythics, Inc. to Mythics, LLC, name change  
only; to authorize the use of the existing balance on an existing purchase  
order to be utilized with Mythics, LLC.; no additional funds are  
associated with this legislation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0608-2024  
CA-8  
To authorize the Directors of the Departments of Technology and Public  
Utilities to enter into a contract with Hansen Banner, LLC for continued  
professional services associated with the Hansen CIS system in  
accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0610-2024  
CA-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Front and Rear Loader Refuse Trucks  
with Ohio Machinery Co. dba Ohio Peterbilt; to authorize the expenditure  
of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002253 ($1.00); and to  
declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0645-2024  
0766-2024  
CA-10  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute an  
Second Amendment to Agreement for Lease of Real Property for  
Agricultural Purposes with Jeffrey L. Writsel to reduce the acreage of  
land leased for farming purposes, and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the transfer of financials, fixed assets, and receivables for  
the License Support/ Enforcement, and Weights and Measures Sections  
of the Division of Support Services from the Department of Public Safety  
to the Department of Building and Zoning Services, including  
establishing an imprest petty cash account for the Licensing and Weights  
& Measures Program in the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services; to transfer current fund balances associated with the division  
as provided in the attachment; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0807-2024  
CA-12  
To authorize an appropriation in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund for  
Council vehicle upfitting; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0052X-2024  
CA-13  
To determine that the Consent to Add Property to a New Community  
Authority for the addition of QT Apartments III LLC’s parcel to the Marble  
Cliff Quarry Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the  
requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time  
and place for a public hearing on the consent; to authorize the notice of  
such public hearing by publication in a newspaper for three consecutive  
weeks; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0617-2024  
CA-14  
To authorize an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $150,000.00; to  
authorize the Auditor’s Office to make quarterly payments in an amount  
equal to the percentages set forth in the Annexation Agreement with the  
Board of Trustees of Franklin Township authorized by Ordinance Number  
2529-2013 and approved by City Council on November 4, 2013; and to  
declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0752-2024  
0787-2024  
CA-15  
CA-16  
To amend Ordinance No. 0245-2024 to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into contract with MKG Dept LLC;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Keys to  
Black Wealth LLC in support of their annual Black History Month  
Experience event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of  
$10,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0033X-2024  
CA-17  
CA-18  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0568-2024  
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 relative to the D06-BP-FY24  
project, PID 120284; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0575-2024  
CA-19  
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 Director of Public Service to enter into a  
professional services contract with Lanham Engineering, LLC for the  
Intersection - Safety Studies General Engineering contract; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0609-2024  
0665-2024  
CA-20  
CA-21  
To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to modify a service  
agreement with LRT Associates LLC for Business Systems Analyst  
Project Management Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$200,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order  
with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use  
by the Division of Infrastructure Management and the Division of Traffic  
Management; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 or so much  
thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance,  
and Repair Fund (Fund 2265); and to declare an emergency.  
($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0703-2024  
CA-22  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate  
Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of  
fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the  
Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Cassady Avenue Widening project; to  
authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate  
with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to  
complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from  
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0720-2024  
CA-23  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to  
enter into agreements with and to accept contributions from Harmony  
Development Group, LLC and Pulte Homes of Ohio, LLC; to, as  
necessary, authorize the acceptance of additional funds from developers  
or to return any unused contributions to the same; to amend the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of  
Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with  
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Intersection - Hilliard Rome  
Road at Renner Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this  
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0339-2024  
CA-24  
To authorize the transfer of $272,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund  
to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of music  
licensing, community events and festivals, and Jazz & Rib Fest and  
CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the appropriation of $272,000.00 in the  
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of  
Recreation and Parks to enter into Grant agreements for support of  
community special events totaling $197,000.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($272,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0401-2024  
CA-25  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $340,000.00 for the purchase of portable  
toilet rental services for the Recreation and Parks Department; to  
authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of  
Recreation and Parks, to associate all general budget reservations  
resulting from this ordinance to current and future purchase agreements  
for portable toilet rental services and establish purchase orders in  
accordance with the terms and conditions of the citywide universal term  
contract; to authorize the expenditure of more than $100,000.00 from an  
individual universal term contract by a single agency in a calendar year in  
compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code;  
to authorize the expenditure of $340,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($340,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0419-2024  
CA-26  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Duffey Tree Care for the Tree Pruning 2023 - ARPA  
Project; to authorize the transfer of $105,000.00 within the Coronavirus  
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$105,000.00 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($105,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0473-2024  
CA-27  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purchase of multi-function  
copier equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize  
the appropriation of $34,931.36 within the Recreation and Parks  
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $34,931.36  
within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($35,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0475-2024  
CA-28  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a  
five-year contract with KNS Services, Inc. for continued security camera  
software maintenance in accordance with the sole source procurement  
provisions of the City Code Chapter 329; and to declare an emergency.  
($0)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0476-2024  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Williams Associate Architects Ltd for the Glenwood and  
Windsor Swimming Pool Replacement Design Project; to authorize the  
transfer of $40,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements  
Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Recreation  
and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0477-2024  
CA-30  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Strawser Paving Company, Inc. for the Anheuser Busch Sports Park  
- 4 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$850,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of $850,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($850,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0478-2024  
CA-31  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the  
McNaughten Road Greenspace Protection Project and accept a grant in  
the amount of $620,120.00 with a local match of $224,880.00; to  
authorize the appropriation of $620,120.00 in the Recreation and Parks  
Grant Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital  
Improvements Budget Ordinance; to authorize the transfer of  
$224,880.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($845,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0479-2024  
CA-32  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the  
Alum Creek Preservation - Sunbury, Agler Road Project and accept a  
grant in the amount of $717,800.00 with a local match of $252,200.00; to  
authorize the appropriation of $717,800.00 in the Recreation and Parks  
Grant Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital  
Improvements Budget Ordinance; to authorize the transfer of  
$252,200.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($970,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0505-2024  
0530-2024  
CA-33  
CA-34  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees -  
Spring 2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $328,675.00 from  
the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($328,675.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with The EDGE Group for the Hauntz, Helsel and Willow Creek  
Park Improvements 2023 Project; to authorize the transfer of 553,400.00  
within the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of $553,400.00 from the Coronavirus State and  
Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($553,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0541-2024  
CA-35  
To amend Ordinance No. 1859-2023, passed by Columbus City Council  
on June 26, 2023, to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic  
beverages expenses as well as the payment of travel expenses of select  
city employees in connection with the Reimagining Columbus project,  
managed by Designing Local LTD; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0573-2024  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into grant agreements with the following non-profit entities: Actions That  
Matter for Youth, Brown Girls Mentoring, Physicians CareConnection on  
behalf of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Iota Zeta Chapter, and Lead  
with Purpose to provide opportunities for black girls ages 11-22, to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $52,430.00 from the General Fund,  
and to declare an emergency. ($52,430.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0574-2024  
CA-37  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into grant agreements with the following non-profit entities: Africentric  
Personal Development Shop Inc, Columbus Urban League and Ohio  
Haitian Community Network in alignment with MBK national milestones  
to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color, to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $183,926.00 from the General Fund, and to declare  
an emergency. ($183,926.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0602-2024  
CA-38  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a  
grant and enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Board of  
Commissioners, dba Franklin County Office on Aging, in the amount of  
$13,974.52 for the 50+ Fitness Programs; and to authorize an  
appropriation of $13,974.52 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($13,974.52)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0321-2024  
CA-39  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
modify and renew a contract with Aon Consulting Inc. to provide  
employee benefits consulting services from March 1, 2024 through  
March 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $345,000.00 from the  
employee benefits fund; and to declare an emergency. ($345,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0713-2024  
0714-2024  
0715-2024  
CA-41  
CA-42  
CA-43  
To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2713-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 4(B), 4(D), and 5(F);  
and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2714-2013, as amended, by amending Section 3(A); and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2715-2013, as amended, by amending Section 4(A); and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0384-2024  
CA-44  
To amend Ordinance No. 1710-2023, passed by Columbus City Council  
on July 10, 2023, to allow for a correction of the name of three (3) of the  
organizations in Exhibit A, from “The Legal Aid Society of Columbus” and  
“Ohio State Legal Services Association” to “Legal Aid of Southeast and  
Central Ohio”, and “Accountable Transportation, LLC” to “Fionkina  
Marina, DBA: Accountable Transportation, LLC”; and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0391-2024  
CA-45  
To amend Ordinance No. 2944-2023, passed by Columbus City Council  
on November 20, 2023, to allow for a correction of two names of the  
organizations in Exhibit A, from “The Legal Aid Society of Columbus” and  
“Ohio State Legal Services Association” to “Legal Aid of Southeast and  
Central Ohio”; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0392-2024  
0509-2024  
CA-46  
CA-47  
To amend Ordinance No. 2945-2023, passed by Columbus City Council  
on November 20, 2023, to allow for a correction of one of the  
organizations listed from “Accountable Transportation, LLC” to “Fionkina  
Marina, DBA: Accountable Transportation, LLC”; and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit services  
contract with Mental Health America of Ohio to provide fiscal agent  
services to Columbus Public Health’s One Block at a Time (OBAT)  
program; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Special Revenue  
Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency.  
($100,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0594-2024  
0690-2024  
CA-48  
CA-49  
To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio  
Department of Health in the amount of $40,000.00 for the Youth Suicide  
Prevention program; to authorize the appropriation of $40,000.00 from  
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant funds from  
the Reproductive Health National Training Center for the RHNTC  
Mini-Grant: Congenital Syphilis Prevention Program in the amount of  
$25,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $25,000.00 to the Health  
Department from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department  
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency ($25,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0712-2024  
CA-50  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
Grant Agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells  
Foundation in an amount up to $525,000.00 of federal Emergency Rental  
Assistance 2 (ERA 2) - Stable Housing Initiative funds to provide  
assistance as authorized by the federal Emergency Rental Assistance  
program; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to  
modify the terms and conditions of the agreement as needed without  
seeking further City Council approval to align with federal regulations; to  
authorize the advancement of funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$525,000.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds; and to  
declare an emergency. ($525,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0172-2024  
CA-51  
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the existing  
contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation on behalf of the Division of Fire  
as authorized by ordinance 0977-2022 for extended warranty and  
preventative maintenance services for the ZOLL devices; to authorize the  
expenditure of $91,705.32 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($91,705.32)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0500-2024  
CA-52  
To authorize the Public Safety Department Director to accept U.S.  
Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and  
Mental Health Services Administration funding totaling $500,000.00 for  
year one project expenses related to a four year First Responder grant  
project; to authorize the appropriation of $500,000.00 to the Department  
of Public Safety, Division of Police from the unappropriated balance of  
the General Government Grants Fund to support Rapid Response  
Emergency Addiction Crisis Team (RREACT) outreach activities; and to  
declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0526-2024  
CA-53  
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 Agreement(s) on  
behalf of the Division of Fire for multi-function printer leasing and  
maintenance services from an existing Universal Term Contract with  
Gordon Flesch Company, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of  
$115,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($115,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0650-2024  
0686-2024  
CA-54  
CA-55  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify all contracts and  
purchase orders with A-Check Global by assigning all past, present, and  
future contracts and purchase orders to Sterling Infosystems Inc dba  
A-Check America, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County  
Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Franklin County Office  
of Justice Policy & Programs; to appropriate $50,000.00 from the  
unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the  
Franklin County Municipal Court Department of Probation and Pretrial  
Services for the purpose of staff training; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0707-2024  
CA-56  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the first year of a four-year  
agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, a  
government agency and authorizes the expenditure of up to $205,606.35  
from the general fund for transport of persons taken into custody at the  
courthouse; and to declare an emergency. ($205,606.35)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0380-2024  
CA-57  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0501-2024  
0513-2024  
CA-58  
CA-59  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0535-2024  
0537-2024  
0646-2024  
CA-60  
CA-61  
CA-62  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contracts with The Waterworks, and J&D Home Improvement Inc. dba  
The Basement Doctor, for Project Dry Basement; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0717-2024  
CA-63  
To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to modify a contract  
with Fresh Bloom Bins for 300 Gallon removal and disposal services; to  
authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the general fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0079-2024  
CA-64  
CA-65  
Appointment of Nathan Grizenko, 315 Olentangy St., Columbus, Ohio  
43202 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability  
Issues with a new term expiration date of December 16th, 2027. (resume  
attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0081-2024  
Reappointment of Jeffrey C. Hunley, 2316 East Livingston Avenue,  
Bexley, Ohio 43209, to serve on the Central Ohio Regional Transit  
Authority Board of Trustees, with a new start date of April 1, 2024 and a  
new term expiration date of March 31, 2027 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0082-2024  
A0084-2024  
A0085-2024  
CA-66  
CA-67  
CA-68  
Appointment of Emma Strange, 240 Liberty St., Columbus, Ohio 43215  
to serve on the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues with a  
new term expiration date of December 16th, 2027. (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Brooke Burns, 1784 Oak Street, Columbus, OH  
43205, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a new term  
expiration date of April 30, 2027 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Dr. Chenelle A. Jones, 2822 Marcellus Drive,  
Columbus, Ohio 43219, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board,  
with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2027 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, including  
all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent  
Agenda. 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  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0518-2024  
SR-1  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services  
with JP Morgan Chase Bank; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,156,000.00 from various funds within the City; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,156,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
0563-2024  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with General Temperature Control for the HVAC Renovation for Gladden  
House Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds in  
an amount up to $1,432,049.76 within the Community Development  
Block Grant Fund (CDBG) 2248; to authorize the Director of Finance and  
Management to enter into a Participation Agreement with Franklin  
County and accept State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for  
the Gladden House Project; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,432,049.76)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0440-2024  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
enter into contract with Baker & Hostetler LLP for the purpose of  
providing consulting services connected to collective bargaining  
negotiations and related activities; to authorize the expenditure of  
$250,000.00 from the employee benefits fund; to waive the competitive  
bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an  
emergency. ($250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, 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  
0666-2024  
CA-40  
To authorize an appropriation within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund  
in support of Columbus Youth Council; to authorize the City Clerk to enter  
into contract with Prime Tours; to authorize an expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
Rob Dorans and Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. 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  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, 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  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0798-2024  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a non-profit service contract with the Community Shelter Board for the  
purpose of continuing the City’s support for men, women and families  
who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in  
Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses starting January 1,  
2024; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $5,409,650.00 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,409,650.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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  
0668-2024  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Beneficiary  
Grant Agreement with Community Shelter Board in an amount up to  
$9,467,191.00 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to  
provide operating support for CBS’s Emergency Shelter Program and to  
pay for expenses starting January 1, 2024; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $9,467,191.00 of ARPA funds; and to declare an  
emergency. ($9,467,191.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, 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  
0681-2024  
SR-5  
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 appropriation  
of $550,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,210,000.00 from  
the Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,210,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, 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  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0706-2024  
SR-7  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Healthy Start  
Grant Program in the amount of $1,100,000.00; to authorize the  
appropriation of $1,100,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,100,000.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, 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 UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0431-2024  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Blueprint 5th Ave by Northwest -  
Northwest - Sunrise/Glenn, Sunrise Glenn Water Line Improvements,  
and Eastview and Elmwood Sidewalks projects; 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, and from the Water Reserve  
Fund to the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and within  
the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $7,972,070.86 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund, the Sanitary  
Bond Fund, the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, and the Streets  
and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an  
emergency. ($7,972,070.86)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
0467-2024  
SR-9  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the  
vicinity of Walhalla Road between East Longview Ave and Clinton  
Heights, and contract for associated professional services in order for  
the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of  
Real Estate for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($60,000.00)  
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  
0483-2024  
SR-10  
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)  
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  
0558-2024  
SR-11  
To authorize the expenditure of $16,830,000.00 or so much thereof as  
may be necessary from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund  
to pay 2024 waste disposal tipping fees, and radiation remediation  
services for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the Director of  
Public Service to establish an encumbrance of $16,800,000.00 to pay  
refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the  
Division of Refuse Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and extend a radiation  
and remediation service contract with Solutient Technologies Inc.; to  
establish an encumbrance up to $30,000.00 for a radiation remediation  
services contract with Solutient Technologies LLC; and to declare an  
emergency. ($16,830,000.00)  
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  
0719-2024  
SR-12  
To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to renew the contract  
with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc., for yard waste and recycling collection  
services; to authorize the expenditure of $17,732,896.00 from the  
General Fund for the seventh year of the contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($17,732,896.00)  
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  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REMY  
0768-2024  
SR-13  
To amend and repeal various code sections in Chapter 216, Chapter  
217, Title 5, and Title 29 of the Columbus City Codes in order to transfer  
the Licensing Section and the Weights and Measures Section from the  
Department of Public Safety to the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services; and to declare an emergency.  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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 6:18 P.M.