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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/24/2023 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
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C0011-2023 11CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023. Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Agincourt Industries LLC DBA Maple Street Biscuit Company 1310 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH 43085 From: BWR Broad Street LLC DBA Buffalo Wings & Rings 6325 E Broad St & Patios Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 0075171 Transfer Type: D5 To: Ichi Food Inc 5227 Godown Rd Columbus, OH 43235 From: Coco Hot Pot LLC DBA Coco Hot Pot 743 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 4147077 Stock Type: C1 C2 To: Central Point Liquor Agency Inc DBA Central Point Liquor 689 Harrisburg Pike Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 1360654 Transfer Type: D5 To: Pat & Gracies Kitchen & Tavern LLC 121 S High St Columbus, OH 43215 From: Next Level Lounge LLC 1884 Tamarack Cir S & Patio Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 67411700005 TREX Type: D1 D2 To: Noir Lounge LLC 15 W Cherry St Columbus, OH 43215 From: North Marion Fuel Inc DBA Marathon 847 N Main ST Marion, OH 43302 Permit #: 64500500005 New Type: D1 D2 To: Bob Evans Restaurants LLC Read and Filed  Action details
0073X-2023 12Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize April 24th -April 28th, 2023 as National Reentry WeekAdoptedPass Action details
0078X-2023 13Ceremonial ResolutionTo Commit the City of Columbus to the Reduction of Plastic in Central Ohio and to Encourage Community Members, Organizations, and Businesses to Commit to Plastic Reduction.AdoptedPass Action details
0079X-2023 14Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor and celebrate Mr. Damian Earley, a student at Whetstone High School in Columbus, Ohio, for receiving a U.S Patent for his “The Garbage Lot” invention.AdoptedPass Action details
0074X-2023 15Ceremonial ResolutionTo Congratulate the Africentric Lady Nubians Basketball Team on Winning the 2022-2023 OHSAA Division III State ChampionshipAdoptedPass Action details
1103-2023 1FR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract renewal with Accela, Inc., on behalf of the Columbus Public Health Department, for software license maintenance and support services for the Envision Connect system in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,713.07 from the Health Department’s direct charge allocation of the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($150,713.07)Read for the First Time  Action details
0063X-2023 1FR-2ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks Program - Refugee Road. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1151-2023 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Your Life Has Possibilities for the support of the Stop the Summer Slide Summer Camp; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($50,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1000-2023 1FR-4OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a professional engineering services agreement with Hill International for the Professional Construction Management Services - 2020 Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $9,421,900.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the renewal. ($9,421,900.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1058-2023 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction for the Large Diameter Valve Replacement, Part 3 Project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,688,561.65 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund and the Water Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($4,688,561.65)Read for the First Time  Action details
1080-2023 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the indefinite quantity contract with Edwards Landclearing, Inc. for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $260,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($260,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1147-2023 1FR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with Klestadt Winters Jureller Southard & Stevens LLP, for the case of In re Paxe Latitude LP, 23-11337, pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Environmental Fund. ($50,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1115-2023 1FR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with S.G. Loewendick & Sons, Inc. for the Carolyn Avenue Demolition Project; to authorize an expenditure up to $740,500.00 within the Safety General Obligation Bond Fund, and to authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget. ($740,500.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1150-2023 1FR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ventrac Parts with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1226-2023 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to modify the term of the existing non-profit service agreement with Pro-Choice Ohio to examine the activities of crisis pregnancy centers. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1016-2023 1FR-11OrdinanceTo enact Chapter 2337 and Section 377.18; to amend sections 377.02, 377.11, 377.12, 377.15, 377.16 and 377.17; and to repeal existing sections 377.02, 377.11, 377.12, 377.15, 377.16 and 377.17 of the Columbus City Codes, to provide protections to freelance workers in Columbus.Read for the First Time  Action details
1156-2023 1FR-12OrdinanceTo amend Section 4509.07 of the Columbus City Codes, in order to address retaliatory eviction language and to repeal existing Section 4509.07 of the Columbus City Codes.Read for the First Time  Action details
1192-2023 1FR-13OrdinanceTo rezone 3873 GENDER RD. (43110), being 64.55± acres located on the west side of Gender Road and east side of Brice Road, 2,150± feet north of Shannon Road, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District (Rezoning #Z22-066).Read for the First Time  Action details
1184-2023 1FR-14OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.27, Parking setback line; and 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1138-1140 EVERGREEN RD. (43207), to permit a salon and a single-unit dwelling within an existing building in the R-2, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #2450-96 (CV96-064), passed November 4, 1996 (Council Variance #CV23-017) and to declare and emergency.Read for the First Time  Action details
1200-2023 1FR-15OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.38(G), Private garage; and 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 146 MITHOFF ST. (43206), to permit habitable space on the second floor of a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-007).Read for the First Time  Action details
0075X-2023 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo Celebrate Donatos Pizza in Recognition of its 60th AnniversaryAdoptedPass Action details
0076X-2023 1CA-2Ceremonial ResolutionTo Celebrate the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc in Recognition of its 100th AnniversaryAdoptedPass Action details
0080X-2023 1CA-3Ceremonial ResolutionTo Recognize the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts and Celebrate the Opening of the Cinema Columbus Film FestAdoptedPass Action details
1114-2023 1CA-4OrdinanceRemoving special assessments previously levied for certain public improvements in the City of Columbus, Ohio in cooperation with the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District (Oak Grocery II, LLC Project); and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1003-2023 1CA-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitor’s Bureau dba Experience Columbus to provide programming to support minority-led businesses in the community; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $175,000.00 from the 2023 Jobs Growth Subfund. ($175,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0834-2023 1CA-6OrdinanceTo 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 a pre-established Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for the refresh of the original Netapp array shelves; and to authorize the expenditure of $410,573.84 for the above-described purpose from the Department of Technology, Information Services Capital Improvement Fund. ($410,573.84)ApprovedPass Action details
0969-2023 1CA-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a two-year revenue contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for weekly media services provided by the City of Columbus Television, Media Services Office; and to authorize the reimbursement of up to $59,114.88 by Franklin County Board of Commissioners, over a two-year period, to the City of Columbus for said services. ($59,114.88)ApprovedPass Action details
0982-2023 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Digital Information Services for Red Hat Linux licenses and related services; and to authorize the expenditure of $140,313.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($140,313.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0987-2023 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to continue an annual agreement with Labworks, LLC., for maintenance and support of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $60,453.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($60,453.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1137-2023 1CA-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an agreement with Columbus Fibernet, LLC (CFN) for fiber optic cable maintenance services for the CFN fiber duct system in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure; to authorize the expenditure of $76,624.18 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($76,624.18)ApprovedPass Action details
0950-2023 1CA-11OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between the Property Management Fund and the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Property Management Fund and the Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to transfer the responsibility of the CoGo Bike Share contract with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC to the Director of the Department of Public Service; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify and amend the existing contract for the CoGo Bike Share system with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC; to authorize the Director the Department of Public Service to enter into Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) with other municipalities in order to accept funds from those entities to contribute to the operation of the CoGo Bike Share System; to authorize the Director the Department of Public Service to continue payments for the operation of the CoGo Bike Share System in accordance with the existing contract with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC as authorized by Ordinance 2311-20ApprovedPass Action details
1045-2023 1CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to pay utility relocation costs to various utilities for the Bridge Rehab UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $335,000.00, for utility relocations for this project from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($335,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1046-2023 1CA-13OrdinanceTo amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Arcadis US Inc., in connection with the Bridge Rehab - UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $35,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1079-2023 1CA-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.031 acre portion of right-of-way located adjacent at the north to the parcel at 325 Taylor Avenue to G & F QOZB LLC. ($10,800.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1139-2023 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify an existing contract with Community Shares of Mid-Ohio by extending the term through December 31, 2023 to ensure continued operation of the Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0060X-2023 1CA-16ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the FRA-Olentangy Trail/Clinton Como Project. ($0.00)AdoptedPass Action details
0749-2023 1CA-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with California Skateparks for the Dodge Skatepark Renovation Project; to authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0752-2023 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Tyevco for the Site Furnishings 2022 Project; to authorize the transfer of $628,436.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $757,794.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($757,794.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0825-2023 1CA-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Tyevco for the Champions Driving Range Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $33,585.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $33,585.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($33,585.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0048X-2023 1CA-20ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title, and lesser real property interests, in real estate in order to complete the Barnett Road Stormwater System Improvements Project; ($0.00)AdoptedPass Action details
0754-2023 1CA-21OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Indefinite Quantity Agreement Contract with The Paul Peterson Company Safety Division for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers; and to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund and $20,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($190,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0849-2023 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund and within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with CTL Engineering; and to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $673,163.42 from the Water Bond Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($673,163.42)ApprovedPass Action details
0941-2023 1CA-23OrdinanceTo 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 $209,700.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $46,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $45,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; ($300,700.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0944-2023 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into up to thirty-seven (37) Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2024, for the construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans.ApprovedPass Action details
0956-2023 1CA-25OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund and within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services; and to authorize an expenditure of not to exceed $453,854.08 from the Water Bond Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($453,854.08)ApprovedPass Action details
0963-2023 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to accept the 2022 EcoSmart Choice Grant Award in the amount of $101,536.31 for the Division of Power; and to authorize the appropriation of $101,536.31 from the Electricity Grants Fund to offer smart thermostats at no or low cost to customers in connection with the Enhance Meter Project. ($101,536.31)ApprovedPass Action details
0973-2023 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding on an indefinite quantity contract with Watershed Organic Lawn Care for the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and $150,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($158,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0997-2023 1CA-28OrdinanceTo 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; to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans; and to authorize the establishment of new Fund Numbers for these loans. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1022-2023 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with ARCOS, LLC., for the implementation of an Overtime Call-Out System for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $503,895.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, the Water Operating Fund, the Sewer System Operating Fund and the Stormwater Operating Fund ($503,895.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1029-2023 1CA-30OrdinanceTo 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 materials, supplies and services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1055-2023 1CA-31OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Water Testing Supplies with Environmental Resource Associates and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1075-2023 1CA-32OrdinanceTo 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 (168 Whitethorne Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.ApprovedPass Action details
1101-2023 1CA-33OrdinanceTo 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 (80 N Wayne Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.ApprovedPass Action details
1085-2023 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into the second year of the contract with Willo Security, Inc., for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building; and to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the General Fund. ($700,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0946-2023 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to enter into a sponsorship grant agreement with the National African American Male Wellness Agency in support of the 2023 Uplift Her 2nd Annual Women's Health Day; to authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 cash, authority, and appropriation within the General Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $10,000.00 within the General Fund. ($10,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0977-2023 1CA-36OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to accept a Nine--month No-Cost Extension from the Centers for Disease Control for the CDC Health Disparities Grant for a new grant period of June 01, 2021 to February 29, 2024; to modify the existing contracts with The Community Shares of Mid-Ohio dba The Art Mobile, Making a Difference, Maroon Arts Group, Bhutanese-Nepali Community of Columbus, 1DivineLine2Health, The Ohio State University, The Family, Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Service, Riverview International Center, Proyecto Mariposas; and to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof. ($70,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0988-2023 1CA-37OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to enter into a not-for-profit grant agreement with the South Side Thrive Collaborative to support their healthy living outreach campaign to reduce health care disparities for residents living in the City's South Side; to authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 cash, authority, and appropriation within the General Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $10,000.00 within the General Fund. ($10,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1014-2023 1CA-38OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $30,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $30,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1018-2023 1CA-39OrdinanceTo 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 $533,368.00 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 $533,368.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($533,368.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1019-2023 1CA-40OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a Subrecipient Agreement - Not for Profit Service Contract with The Broad Street Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Ohio in an amount up to $47,874.00 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 Development to modify the terms and conditions of the contract as needed without seeking further City Council approval; to authorize the advancement of funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to $47,874.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($47,874.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1061-2023 1CA-41OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute grant agreements in an amount up to $100,000.00 each with Gladden Community House Inc. and United Way of Central Ohio, both not-for-profit, social service agencies, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, as part of the Elevate 2.0! Program; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs included in the grant agreements; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1102-2023 1CA-42OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board (CSB) in an amount up to $125,000.00 to provide a comprehensive assessment and recommendations concerning the current state of the Columbus and Franklin County response for those facing homelessness; allow for payment of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order date; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $125,000.00 within the 2023 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0971-2023 1CA-43OrdinanceTo authorize an appropriation of $203,900.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of Police for law enforcement training purposes. ($203,900.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0616-2023 2CA-44OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds from the Private Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement or other requisite instrument(s) with the Columbus Foundation and to make payment to the organization to facilitate the establishment and management of a donor-advised fund in furtherance of the efforts of Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB); to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Private Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0940-2023 1CA-45OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional services agreement with Hardlines Design Company, for design and assessment services to modernize five (5) elevators at the Columbus Health Department; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $132,711.50 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget. ($132,711.50)ApprovedPass Action details
0984-2023 1CA-46OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Small Electric Motors with W.W. Grainger, Inc. and Norfolk Bearings & Supply Co., Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1036-2023 1CA-47OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and extend a professional services agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, for the 2022 Technical Services project; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure up to $20,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvements Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget. ($20,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1084-2023 1CA-48OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to enter into contract with OnActuate Consulting Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and provide funding for operational maintenance of Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain (D365) and Point of Sale (POS); to authorize the expenditure of up to $648,000.00, from the Department of Technology operating fund for a total expenditure of $648,000.00; and to declare an emergency ($648,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1140-2023 1CA-49OrdinanceTo authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract with Crowe LLP for consulting services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,000 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
A0112-2023 1CA-50AppointmentThe Re-appointment of Tim Skinner, of EDGE Group, 330 West Spring Street, Suite 350, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2026 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0113-2023 1CA-51AppointmentRe-appointment of David W. Paul, of the American Chemical Society, CAS Dvision, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202, to serve on the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord Panel with a new term expiration date of 06/09/2026 (resumé attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0114-2023 1CA-52AppointmentReappointment of Shannon Fergus, 1016 Summit Street, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2026. (resumé attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0115-2023 1CA-53AppointmentReappointment of Kim Way, of NBBJ 250 South High Street, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the East Franklinton Review Board (EFRB) with a new term expiration date of 07/31/2027 (resumé attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0116-2023 1CA-54AppointmentReappointment of William D. Fergus, Jr., Northwest Title of Companies, Inc., 1160 Dublin Road, Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the East Franklinton Review Board (EFRB) with a new term expiration date of 07/31/2027 (resumé attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0118-2023 1CA-55AppointmentReappointment of Trudy Bartley, 250 W. Spring Street, Unit 417, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission, with a new term expiration date of 06/01/2027(resumé attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0120-2023 1CA-56AppointmentAppointment of Kellye A. Pinkleton, 185 West Weisheimer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, replacing Aaron Thomas, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2026 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0121-2023 1CA-57AppointmentAppointment of Josue Vicente, Executive Director, Ohio Hispanic Coalition, 1535 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, replacing Gambit Aragon, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2026 (profile attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0123-2023 1CA-58AppointmentAppointment of James Bradley Ford, 118 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, replacing Janet Jackson, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2026 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0124-2023 1CA-59AppointmentReappointment of Richard Nathan, 458 Maplebrooke Drive East, Westerville, Ohio 43082, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2026 (application attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0125-2023 1CA-60AppointmentReappointment of Mary A. Younger, 215 East Whittier Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2026 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0126-2023 1CA-61AppointmentReappointment of Kyle Strickland, 135 W. 6th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2026 (application attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0127-2023 1CA-62AppointmentAppointment of Mark D. Hatch, 3450 Indianola Avenue #308, Columbus, Ohio 43214, to serve on the Columbus Civil Service Commission, replacing Jen Lynch, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
0887-2023 1SR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with OARnet/OSU for VMWare software licensing, maintenance, and support, pursuant to Columbus City Codes sections relating to not-for-profit service contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $406,689.34 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($406,689.34)ApprovedPass Action details
1030-2023 1SR-2OrdinanceTo 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 Miscellaneous Developments - American Addition Phase 4 Project; to authorize an expenditure of $12,550.00; and to declare an emergency. ($12,550.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1048-2023 1SR-3OrdinanceTo amend the 2022 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Imp NonBond Fund and OPWC Grants and Loans Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly & Sands, Inc. for the Bridge Rehab - UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,085,856.09 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Streets and Highways Imp NonBond Fund, Development Taxable Bonds Fund and OPWC Grants and Loans Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($10,085,856.09)ApprovedPass Action details
1077-2023 1SR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and yet to be named vendors for the purchase of rock salt based on the terms of a cooperative purchase contract to be established by the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for rock salt; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,100,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund, up to $13,376.00 from the Sewerage Systems Operating Fund, up to $64,240.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund; and up to $4,400.00 from the Electricity Systems Operating Fund for the purchase of rock salt; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Contract Purchase Agreement for rock salt; and to declare an emergency. ($1,182,016.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1151-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Your Life Has Possibilities for the support of the Stop the Summer Slide Summer Camp; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($50,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
1151-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Your Life Has Possibilities for the support of the Stop the Summer Slide Summer Camp; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0865-2023 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Light Duty Trucks for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with George Byers Sons, Inc.; to authorize the transfer of $18,000.00 between object classes in the Stormwater Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $817,100.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund and $234,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,051,100.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0917-2023 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $760,000.00 of the 2021 and 2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant (CHDO set-a-side) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Healthy Rental Homes VII, LLC to construct single family and duplex rental homes, in an amount up to $760,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($760,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1152-2023 1SR-8OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Karen James, Administrator of the Estate of Daniel Ronald James v. City of Columbus, et al., case number 21 CV 1556 pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of one million one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($1,100,000.00) in settlement of this lawsuit; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1135-2023 1SR-7OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Luzy Saenz, Administrator of the Estate of Deborah Saenz, v. Matthew Caldwell, et al., Case No. 21 CV 4224 pending in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of six hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($600,000.00) in settlement of this lawsuit and one hundred seventy-six dollars ($176.00) in court costs; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0759-2023 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with The Ohio State University for the provision of technical assistance services for the period September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2023; to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0866-2023 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the Board to modify the budget of this contract for the sole purpose of reallocating funds amongst the vendors in this same program without the need for additional legislation; to authorize the expenditure of $86,029.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($86,029.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1021-2023 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $230,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from the General Fund - Neighborhood Initiative Subfund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or designee, to execute a grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation in an amount not to exceed $265,000.00 to provide a one-time cash payment and furniture directly to each leaseholder that was displaced from the Latitude Five25 apartment complex on December 25, 2022, and to pay for expenses incurred before the purchase order was approved; to authorize the advancement of funds; and to declare an emergency. ($265,000.00)Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
1021-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $230,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from the General Fund - Neighborhood Initiative Subfund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or designee, to execute a grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation in an amount not to exceed $265,000.00 to provide a one-time cash payment and furniture directly to each leaseholder that was displaced from the Latitude Five25 apartment complex on December 25, 2022, and to pay for expenses incurred before the purchase order was approved; to authorize the advancement of funds; and to declare an emergency. ($265,000.00)Approved as AmendedPass Action details
1100-2023 1SR-12OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into contracts with the following vendors: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (dba PrimaryOne Health), Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc., Southeast, Inc., The Ohio State University College of Nursing, and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio to provide primary health care and dental services at community-based health centers; to authorize the expenditure of $4,298,110.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,298,110.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1156-2023 1 OrdinanceTo amend Section 4509.07 of the Columbus City Codes, in order to address retaliatory eviction language and to repeal existing Section 4509.07 of the Columbus City Codes.Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
1156-2023 1 OrdinanceTo amend Section 4509.07 of the Columbus City Codes, in order to address retaliatory eviction language and to repeal existing Section 4509.07 of the Columbus City Codes.ApprovedPass Action details
1217-2022 1SR-13OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Air Flite for the sale of a Bell 407GXi helicopter, to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes pertaining to the sale of city-owned personal property; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1037-2023 1SR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a new contract for maintenance with Agile Network Builders, LLC., for network connectivity between the City’s communication towers and the dispatching centers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $142,440.00 from Public Safety's General Fund. ($142,440.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1054-2023 1SR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract for maintenance and repair services for Crime Lab instruments with Life Technologies Corporation; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $58,979.88 from the General Fund; ($58,979.88)ApprovedPass Action details
0945-2023 1SR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the general fund, from the Department of Finance and Management, Division of Financial Management, to the Department of Human Resources, general fund, to allow the Human Resources Director to contract with the Bridgefield Group, an executive coaching company; to authorize the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $120,000.00 for this program; and to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the general fund for the purpose described above; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details