Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Department of Development is proposing to enter into a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Keno Kozie Associates, LTD.
Keno Kozie Associates, LTD. (“Keno Kozie”), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has been providing information technology design, service and support to leading law firms and legal departments since 1989. Hundreds of firms have chosen Keno Kozie to provide IT consulting, system and advanced application integration, 24/7 help desk support, training, managed services, and security and risk management services. Additionally, the company maintains partnerships with software and hardware vendors to provide clients with optimal value and support.
Keno Kozie is considering leasing approximately 5,577 square feet of office space at 375 N. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (“Project Site”) to establish a client service office. The project involves a total investment of approximately $90,000 related to leasehold improvements and the acquisition of furniture/fixtures, and information technology equipment. Keno Kozie anticipates hiring 36 new full-time permanent positions in support of this project with an associated annual payroll of approximately $1,081,920.
Keno Kozie Associates, LTD. is requesting a Downtown Office Incentive from the City of Columbus to assist in the establishment of operations in Columbus.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Keno Kozie Associates, LTD.
Body
WHEREAS, the City desires to increase employment opportunities and encourage establishment of new jobs in the City in order to improve the overall economic climate of the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007, authorized the Department of Development to establish the Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Program as amended; and
WHEREAS, the D...
Click here for full text