Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services. The renewal amount being authorized by this ordinance is $580,000.00.
The Department of Public Utilities aka Columbus Water & Power (CWP) moved its headquarters downtown in late 2025. Approximately 350 employees have made the move throughout 2025 and will continue moving through 2026. This contract is to provide parking services for employees that are making the move to the new headquarters. Parking services are unique as the proximity to the work location is of paramount consideration in order to provide safe, serviceable, and accessible access to employees’ vehicles.
CWP administration explored multiple nearby parking solutions and the parking garage owned and operated by Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC was determined to be the best choice due to the number of available parking spots, proximity to the new headquarters, and it being the most cost-effective choice. Additionally, administration determined the cost for these services is well under market value. This contract began in August 2025 with 200 parking spaces, then increase to 300 parking spaces in December 2025. An additional 50 spots are being added for this renewal to accommodate the remaining employees moving to the new headquarters before the end of the year.
The original term of the contract was for a period of one year from August 1st, 2025, up to and including July 31st, 2026, with yearly renewal options for an additional two years, for a maximum contract length of three years, on a year-by-year basis, authorized by Ordinance 1559-2025. The contract amount authorized was $428,480.00.
This ordinance authorizes the first one-year renewal option of the contract and is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code. For each year of the contract, funding is contingent on availability within the budget, mutual agreement between the parties, approval of City Council, and certification of funds by the City Auditor. This contract does not automatically renew. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
1. Amount of additional funds: The total amount of additional funds needed for this contract renewal No. 1 is $580,000.00. The total contract amount including this renewal is $1,008,480.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was known at the time of the initial contract and this legislation authorizes funding to cover the continuation of the services for an additional year.
3. Reason other procurement processes were not used: Work under this renewal No. 1 is a continuation of services included in the scope of the original bid contract. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated currently.
4. How was cost determined: The costs, terms, and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
Principal Party:
Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC
167 McKee Alley
Columbus, OH 43215
Adam Chatlain, (614) 224-1320
Contract Compliance Number: 052988
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: June 27th, 2027
Fiscal Impact: $580,000.00 is available from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
$133,900.00 was spent in 2025
$00.00 was spent in 2024
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($580,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew and increase an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1559-2025 authorized the initial term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Public Utilities wishes to renew the contract an additional year, up to and including July 31st, 2027, and provide additional funding for the same services as under the original agreement; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract renewals; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 from the Public Utilities Operating Fund, split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing contract for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Public Utilities is authorized to renew an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC, for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services. The amount being authorized by this ordinance is $580,000.00.
SECTION 2. That this renewal No. 1 is in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code, Chapter 329, relating to contract modifications and renewals.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $580,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from object class 03, Services, split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.