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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/23/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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C0004-2009 1 CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009: New Type: D1 To: CH Inc 1670 & High St #1 The Cap @ Union Station Columbus OH 43215 Permit # 11643750085 New Type: D2 To: Frostielock Inc 1351 Lockbourne Rd Columbus OH 43206 Permit # 29493150005 New Type: D2 To: Weber County Inc 2530 W Broad St 1st Fl East End Only Columbus OH 43204 Permit # 9456357 Transfer Type: C1, C2 To: Brand & Norton Inc DBA Norton Rd Drive Thru 550 Norton Rd Columbus OH 43228 From: Lights By Light Inc DBA Norton Road Drive Thru 550 Norton Rd Columbus OH 43228 Permit # 09112378 Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6 To: Legacy Tavern LLC 1071 Parsons Av Columbus OH 43206 From: Fire Dance LLC DBA Garretts Saloon 1071 Parsons Av Columbus OH 43206 Permit # 5082503 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: CRO Development GP LLC DBA Cantina Laredo 198 8791 Lyra Dr Columbus OH 43240 From: Pei Wei Asian Diner Inc DBA Pei Wei Asian Diner 2050 Polaris Pkwy Columbus OH 43240 Permit # 1173320 Transfer Type: D5 Read and Filed  Action details
0013X-2009 1 ResolutionTo Honor and Recognize Monroe Traditional Middle School Girls Volleyball Team.AdoptedPass Action details
0015X-2009 1 ResolutionTo celebrate the one year anniversary of the Urban Spirit Coffee Shop and Art Gallery and honor its contribution to the King Lincoln District.AdoptedPass Action details
2035-2008 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees medical insurance coverage from April 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $52,964,848.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($52,964,848.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2035-2008 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees medical insurance coverage from April 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $52,964,848.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($52,964,848.00)Tabled to Certain DatePass Action details
2036-2008 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees prescription drug insurance coverage from April 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $18,949,600.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($18,949,600.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2036-2008 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees prescription drug insurance coverage from April 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $18,949,600.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($18,949,600.00)Tabled to Certain DatePass Action details
0233-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with Roto Rooter for preventive maintenance and repair of grease traps, grease interceptors, and septic tanks at various City-owned facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the General Fund. ($30,000.00) Read for the First Time  Action details
0224-2009 1FROrdinanceTo adopt the Clintonville Neighborhood Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.Read for the First Time  Action details
0225-2009 1FROrdinanceTo adopt the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.Read for the First Time  Action details
0226-2009 1FROrdinanceTo adopt the Southwest Area Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.Read for the First Time  Action details
2047-2008 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the software maintenance and support agreement with Enterprise Informatics on behalf of the Building Services and Neighborhood Services Divisions, to authorize the expenditure of $37,618.00 from the Department of Technology Information Services Fund. ($37,618.00) Read for the First Time  Action details
0003X-2009 1FRResolutionTo declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Naghten Street Roadway Improvements Project.Read for the First Time  Action details
0005X-2009 1FRResolutionTo declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent and construction easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with the Skyline Drive Sanitary Assessment Sewer Project.Read for the First Time  Action details
0139-2009 1FROrdinanceTo accept the attached deeds for real property from various grantees to be used for the purposes of improving storm and sanitary sewer lines and appurtenances thereto. Read for the First Time  Action details
1773-2008 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Columbus Health Department, for participation in the Lead-Safe Columbus Program, for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2034-2008 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order with Capital Recovery Systems Inc. for collection services for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of $59,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,800.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0003-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of the PayPoint Gateway with First Data Government Solutions, LP for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund. ($90,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0072-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with ADS LLC for flow meter wireless fees in accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $79,200.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($79,200.00).Read for the First Time  Action details
0075-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a blanket purchase order with Sprint Solutions from a Universal Term Contract for the purchase of Cellular Phone Services for various divisions within the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of $8,100.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, $59,700.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $50,300.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, $5,875.00 for the Storm Sewer System Operating Fund. ($123,975.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0110-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned modification for a service agreement with Marion Electric Motor Services Inc. for Electric Motor Repair Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($75,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0112-2009 2FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Duke's Root Control Inc for Root Control Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $285,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($285,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0144-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement to reimburse Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power (AEP) for the cost to transfer and/or rearrange electrical and communication facilities attached to poles owned by AEP as may be necessary to complete the North High Street Phase II Circuit Conversion Project; to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Code relating to competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $130,281.17 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund; for the Division of Power and Water. ($130,281.17)Read for the First Time  Action details
0145-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Woolpert Incfor Digital Orthoimagery Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $362,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to waive the provisions of competitive bidding of the Columbus City Codes. ($362,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0153-2009 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $24,066.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($24,066.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0157-2009 1FROrdinanceTo repeal Ordinance No. 1368-2008; to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation to construct a bikepath along Goodale Street from the intersection of Twin Rivers Drive/Olentangy River Road to the State Route 315 ramps, east of the Olentangy River. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2037-2008 1FROrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.05, C-4 district development limitation; 3372.809, Parking and circulation; and 3389.032, Animal kennel or animal shelter, of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 1865 MORSE ROAD (43229), to permit an animal shelter with outdoor runs, cages, or structures for open air confinement of animals to be utilized for supervised activities with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV08-034)Read for the First Time  Action details
2045-2008 1FROrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential District use; 3332.15, Area District requirements; 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3342.08 Driveway; and 3342.17, Parking lot screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 36 EAST RUSSELL STREET (43201), to permit a single-family dwelling (a carriage house) with reduced development standards in the rear yard of a lot developed with a two-family dwelling in the R-4, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV08-033).Read for the First Time  Action details
0016X-2009 1CACeremonial ResolutionTo honor, recognize and thank Ernie Hartong for his outstanding contributions to the Columbus community as President of the Clintonville Area Chamber of CommerceAdoptedPass Action details
0121-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with H.R. Gray & Associates Inc., for professional services at the Police Academy, 1000 North Hague Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $5,200.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,200.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0125-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and increase a contract with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection and repair, sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing, and fire suppression inspections for facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0178-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Andritz Aqua Screen Parts with Andritz Separation, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0181-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Construction Castings with Neenah Foundry Company, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0194-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Water Meters with Badger Meter, Inc., Hersey Meters Company, LLC, H. D. Supply Waterworks, Metron Farnier, LLC, and Ferguson Waterworks, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $5.00 to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account, and to declare an emergency. ($5.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0215-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to modify and extend the Contract No. EL006394 with the JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for certain banking services to be performed for the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax through February 28, 2010; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency ($100,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0223-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo modify and increase an existing contract with Jay Waugh for computer programming services for miscellaneous applications, such as our W-2 server application for the Office of the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000; and to declare an emergency ($15,000).ApprovedPass Action details
0229-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to extend and modify a contract for the Facilities Management Division with Dove Building Services, Inc., for custodial services at the Police Academy at 1000 North Hague Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $176,956.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($176,956.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0231-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew and modify a contract for the Facilities Management Division with K&M Kleening Service, Inc. for custodial services at the Fire Training Academy and Fire Administration Building at 3639 and 3675 Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $115,377.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($115,377.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0232-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract for the Facilities Management Division with Pad Door Systems for the maintenance and repair of overhead garage doors and entrance doors, to authorize the expenditure of $107,849.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($107,849.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0091-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M. P. Dory Company for the Guardrail and Fence Repair 2009 project for the Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $189,656.80 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($189,656.80)ApprovedPass Action details
0148-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $2,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the private grant fund within the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, to provide funding for the Keep America Beautiful project; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0169-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for this South High Street (U.S. Route 23) rehabilitation project; to amend the 2008 C.I.B.; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $252,200.00 within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Design and Construction; and to declare an emergency. ($252,200.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0173-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Cargill, Incorporated, in the amount of $580,000.00 for the purchase of rock salt in accordance with the terms and conditions of an existing citywide term contract for the Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($580,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0048-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the citywide contracts for the option to purchase Personal Safety Products with Safety Solutions, Inc., Fire Safety Services, Inc., Industrial Environmental Monitoring Instruments, Inc., and Global Protection Acquisition, Inc., and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0115-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for the option to purchase emergency vehicle training and ASE and EVT testing and certification services with EVT, ASE, and Stephen Trent in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes, to authorize the expenditure of three dollars from the Purchasing/UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0172-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize an appropriation of $423,132.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to provide various law enforcement needs and refund claims for the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency. ($423,132.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0210-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo comply with Ohio Administrative Rule 742-7-14, Recognition of Pick-up of Contributions, for uniformed Division of Fire employees; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0183-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to release the City of Columbus mortgages and financing statements on all remaining parcels located at the West Edge Business Center; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0206-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one vacant parcel of real property (1177 E. Rich St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency. ApprovedPass Action details
0253-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN08-018) of 3.1± acres in Plain Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2044-2008 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify an annual contract with Accela, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Development for Building Services and Neighborhood Services, for software and support maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $222,658.42 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($222,658.42) ApprovedPass Action details
0001-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and extend (2) two contracts with Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA, Inc.) for maintenance and support associated with the City's Help Desk business application, for the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, and to authorize the expenditure of $31,465.00 from the Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($31,465.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0199-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to make payment of $2,755.74 to Patricia VanDyke for vacation time and benefits accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by the Management Compensation Plan and subsequently forfeited; to authorize the expenditure of $2,755.74 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,755.74)ApprovedPass Action details
0222-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the City Treasurer to modify and extend contracts for various banking services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $812,900 from various funds within the city; and to declare an emergency. ($812,900.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0136-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to contract for professional services, and to expend $100,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund for costs in connection with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) project, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0138-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaint for the appropriation of fee simple title in and to real estate necessary for the OSIS Downtown Odor Control Facilities Project and OSIS Augmentation and Relief Sewer Project and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0166-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $342,667 for 2009 from the unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges probation fee fund for all anticipated expenses associated with the enhancement of probation services; and to declare an emergency. ($342,667.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0174-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $96,700 for 2009 from the unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges dispute resolution fund for all anticipated expenses associated with the enhancement of small claim services; and to declare an emergency. ($96,700)ApprovedPass Action details
0259-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modfiy and extend the contract with Willo Security, Inc. for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court building; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000 from the Municipal Court special projects fund; so that the bid process can be completed and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2042-2008 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with U. S. Bank National Association for e-lockbox services for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the Power and Water Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0061-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with American Suncraft Construction Co. for construction of the 710 West Tank Interior Painting Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $432,450 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $432,450 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division of Power and Water. ($432,450)ApprovedPass Action details
0071-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Environmental Systems Corporation for the maintenance and software upgrade for the Emissions Monitoring Systems under the Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $27,554.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($27,554.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0085-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a Blanket Purchase Order, from an established Universal Term Contract with US Aluminate for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0096-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract for the purchase of landfill gas-fueled electric power with Bio-Energy (Ohio) LLC, to authorize the expenditure of $436,810.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($436,810.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0054-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with LabCorp of America to provide laboratory testing services for various Health Department programs; to authorize the expenditure of $185,500 from the Health Special Revenue Fund and the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($185,500)ApprovedPass Action details
0164-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with the Southeast, Inc. to provide tenant-based rental assistance; to authorize the expenditure of $205,000 from the HOME Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($205,000)ApprovedPass Action details
0175-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from the J. Ray and Lillian W. Waller, and Alice and Robert Estrich funds of The Columbus Foundation, in the amount of $23,100, to authorize the appropriation of $23,100 from the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($23,100)ApprovedPass Action details
0179-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to expend $135,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to fund the second year of a two-year contract with AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. which provides servicing of housing and commercial loans for the CDBG and Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) programs; and to declare an emergency. ($135,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0200-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund for fees collected by the Ben Franklin Tuberculosis Clinic for TB skin tests, in an amount of $220,000; and to declare an emergency. ($220,000)ApprovedPass Action details
0230-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $80,534 within the Health Department Grants Fund, to properly align appropriation with projected expenses for the continued operation of the Public Health Infrastructure program, and to declare an emergency. ($80,534)ApprovedPass Action details
0123-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a lease agreement with Groezinger Golf Enterprises, Inc. for the property known as a portion of Blackhawk Golf Course located at 8830 Dustin Road, Galena, Ohio, 43021, for a period of one (1) year commencing February 26, 2009 with five (5) consecutive one (1) year renewal options, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0134-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Helena Chemical Company for various herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides for the Golf Division of the Recreation and Parks Department, to authorize the expenditure of $98,225.39 from the Golf Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($98,225.39)ApprovedPass Action details
0143-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $2,800.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Gatrell Arts & Vocational Development Fund, in accordance with the trust to support arts activities at Thompson Recreation Center, and to declare an emergency. ($2,800.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0187-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into agreement with Community Arts Project, Inc. to provide financial support toward community arts programming and facility operation and maintenance, to authorize the expenditure of $22,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($22,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0188-2009 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the City's share of the operation of the District in 2009, to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
A0005-2009 1CAAppointmentAppointment of Joshua B. Wood of 1000 Neil Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201 to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a term expiration date of June 30, 2010 (resume attached). Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0006-2009 1CAAppointmentRe-Appointment of George Kane of 112 Arden Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43214 to serve on the University Area Review Board with a term expiration of January 31, 2012 (resume attached). Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0007-2009 1CAAppointmentRe-Appointment of Fredric "Ted" Goodman of 840 North Park St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the University Area Review Board with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2012 (resume attached). Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0008-2009 1CAAppointmentAppointment of James Kunk, Huntington Bancshares, 41 S. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority replacing David Lauer with a new term expiration date of July 14, 2012 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0009-2009 1CAAppointmentReappointment of Frederick L. Ransier III, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, 52 E. Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2012 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0010-2009 1CAAppointmentReappointment of Janelle N. Simmons, Limited Brands Inc., Three Limited Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43230 to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2012 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0011-2009 1CAAppointmentReappointment of Mark Howard, 1921 Shallowford Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235 to serve on the Board of the Sinking Fund Trustees with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2013 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0012-2009 1CAAppointmentAppointment of Carrie Killingsworth, 5109 Grandon Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 to serve on the Columbus Veterans Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2010. (resume attached)Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0013-2009 1CAAppointmentAppointment of Roy Scott, 1409 Wilmore Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43209 to serve on the Columbus Veterans Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2010. (resume attached)Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0141-2008 1CAAppointmentReappointment of David Barker, Experience Columbus, 277 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Vehicle for Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2009 (resume attached). Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0142-2008 1CAAppointmentReappointment of John Raphael, 444 S. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Vehicle for Hire Board with new term expiration date of December 31, 2009 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
0113-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders for credit card fuel and bulk fuel purchases (unleaded gasoline, diesel, and bio diesel) for the Fleet Management Division, to authorize the expenditure of $8,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0185-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) contracts for the option to purchase PVC Pipe, Fittings, Couplings and Storm Drainage Pipe with Discount Drainage Supplies of Columbus, Ferguson Waterworks and Site Supply, Inc., to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3.00 to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account, to waive formal competitive bidding requirements, and to declare an emergency. ($3.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0262-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to extend a contract for the Facilities Management Division with Dove Building Services, Inc. for custodial services at the Franklin County Municipal Court Building, 375 South High Street; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the General Fund, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0289-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees with medical insurance coverage through March 31, 2009, and to authorize the expenditure of $7,240,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($7,240,000.00) ApprovedPass Action details
0290-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company (Medco) to provide all eligible employees with prescription drug insurance coverage through March 31, 2009, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,705,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,705,000.00) ApprovedPass Action details
0083-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to execute a planned, professional engineering services contract with Burgess and Niple, Inc.; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency ($1,100,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0088-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the City's annual membership dues to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Department of Public Service, Division of Design & Construction; to authorize the expenditure of $357,173.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($357,173.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0209-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to establish the Public Improvement Inspection Internal Service Fund and the Private Inspection Special Revenue Fund; and to authorize City Auditor to execute temporary fund transfers from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund to the Development Services Special Revenue Fund; the Public Improvement Inspection Internal Services Fund; and the Private Inspection Special Revenue Fund, for the Department of Public Service and the Department of Development; and to declare an emergency. ApprovedPass Action details
0028-2009 1 OrdinanceTo amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,000,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between projects within the same fund; to authorize the Director of Development to amend the Reimbursement Agreement for Lincoln Theatre Interior Renovations with the Lincoln Theatre Association by increasing the contract amount by $2,300,000; to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,300,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0095-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $152,060.20 in cash only from the Special Income Tax Fund to the General Fund; to authorize and direct the payment of $608,240.78 to the Gahanna-Jefferson School District to compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as a result of CRA tax abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the expenditure of $608,240.78 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0160-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into an agreement with Dot Two Entertainment, Inc. and Guardian Business Services, Inc. for a Jobs Creation Tax Credit of sixty percent (60%) for a period of five (5) years in consideration of the company's investment of $4.0 million in leasehold improvements and personal property, the retention of 35 full-time positions and the creation of 13 new permanent full-time jobs. Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
0160-2009 2 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into an agreement with Dot Two Entertainment, Inc. and Guardian Business Services, Inc. for a Jobs Creation Tax Credit of sixty percent (60%) for a period of five (5) years in consideration of the company's investment of $4.0 million in leasehold improvements and personal property, the retention of 35 full-time positions and the creation of 13 new permanent full-time jobs. ApprovedPass Action details
0189-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract with Safex Inc. for the purpose of providing assistance as may be necessary in industrial hygiene services and safety program assistance to all divisions; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the employee benefits fund; to waive the competitive bid requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency ($100,000).ApprovedPass Action details
0130-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize all City Department Directors and elected officials to amend their rules, regulations, or internal procedures to allow for the imposition of an administrative fee to cover the costs of delinquent debt collection by private collection agencies, and to allow for the imposition of that fee upon the delinquent debtor.ApprovedPass Action details
0186-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Attorney to modify and increase a contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP; to authorize the City Attorney to expend up to an additional Fifty Thousand Dollars for services rendered pursuant thereto; to waive the competitive procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0097-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify contracts for the purchase of wholesale electric power with American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize the expenditure of $5,977,570.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,977,570.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0109-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with American Electric Power Service Corporation for capacity and energy for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize the expenditure of $55,368,870.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,368,870.00) ApprovedPass Action details
0195-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to compromise and settle on behalf of the City of Columbus the litigation captioned Crane and Tractor, Inc. v. City of Columbus, Case No. 08CVH-01-1154, pending in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and to resolve all issues and disputes now existing between Crane and Tractor, Inc. and the City relating to the operation of the City's sewer system, including any issues and disputes relating to a certain flood of Crane and Tractor's property that occurred in 2008, in the total amount of $200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and no cents); to execute any necessary documents associated with the settlement and final resolution of the litigation; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $200,000.00 within Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund and to declare an emergency. ApprovedPass Action details
0161-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an agreement with the Columbus Urban League for the Fair Housing Program; to authorize the expenditure of $105,456.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($105,456.00) ApprovedPass Action details
0162-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the expenditure of $512,262 from the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Fund for the purpose of making loans and grants for operation of the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($512,262)ApprovedPass Action details
0163-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept funds from the Foundation for Active Living in the amount of $5,000, to authorize the appropriation of $5,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0197-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Vogt, Williams and Bowen to provide the City of Columbus with a neighborhood redevelopment/housing market study; to authorize the expenditure of $84,345 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($84,345)ApprovedPass Action details
0234-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Development Director, or his designee, to acquire properties for the NSP Program; to execute any and all documents necessary for conveyance of title; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000,000.00 from the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0111-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a lease agreement with the Central Ohio Bicycle Racing Association, Inc., for the property known as a portion of Heer Park, located at 125 West Williams Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43207, for a period of one (1) year commencing February 26, 2009 with five (5) consecutive one (1) year renewal options, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0152-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Hayden Falls Boardwalk Project, Phase III, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0158-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit a grant application to the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission for construction of an amphitheater in Bicentennial Park, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0219-2009 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $11,129.00 and enter into an agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (dba: Franklin County Senior Options) for funding to support the 50+ Fitness Programs, to authorize an appropriation of $11,129.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department, and to declare an emergency. ($11,129.00) ApprovedPass Action details