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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/30/2006 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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C0003-2006 1 CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006: New Type: C1, C2 To: Wine Gallery Polaris LLC DBA Wine Gallery Polaris 4949 Freeway Dr East Columbus, Ohio 43240 permit # 9690851 New Type: C1, C2 To: Porter Robson Inc 4410 Roberts Rd Columbus, Ohio 43228 permit # 70342290005 Transfer Type: B5 To: Vanguard Wines LLC 1178 Joyce Av Columbus, Ohio 43219 From: Vanguard Wines Inc DBA Vanguard Wines Inc 1178 Joyce Av Columbus, Ohio 43219 permit # 9210005 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: Thomas and King Inc DBA Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar 5037 N High St Columbus, Ohio 43214 From: Richs Department Stores Inc DBA Lazarus Excluding Exec Offices on WS of 5th Fl 141 S High St Columbus, Ohio 43215 permit # 88200480285 Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A To: Firestone Markets Ltd DBA Legends Sports Pub & Grille 5418 Roberts Rd Columbus, Ohio 43026 From: Lounge County Inc 1st Fl Rear & Bsmt Only 2542 W Broad St Columbus, Ohio 43204 permit # 27382710005 Advertise 2/04/06 Return 2/Read and Filed  Action details
0013X-2006 1 ResolutionIn memory of Charlene White.AdoptedPass Action details
0007X-2006 1 ResolutionTo celebrate 19 years of dedicated service by Dick Bangs to the citizens of Franklinton on Columbus' near west sideAdoptedPass Action details
0012X-2006 1 Ceremonial ResolutionWear Red for Women DayAdoptedPass Action details
0017-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Sgt. David Knight, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of "Zips Captain Crunch Catcher" (AKA Cappy) which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property.Read for the First Time  Action details
0018-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Whitney Lancaster, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of "Rising Star's Oscar" (AKA Star) which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property.Read for the First Time  Action details
0133-2006 1FROrdinanceTo accept the application (AN05-018) of Howard & Muriel Hedrick for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.53 ± Acres in Franklin Township.Read for the First Time  Action details
1857-2005 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Affordable Choice Electric, Inc. for Booster Station Upgrades - Cleveland Avenue Booster Station Motor Control Center & Appurtenances for the Division of Water, to amend the 2005 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $255,113.25 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, ($255,113.25)Read for the First Time  Action details
2179-2005 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those instruments necessary to release certain sewer easements, located in the vicinity of Keswick Drive and Ogden Woods Boulevard, at the request of E. M. H. & T., Inc., in exchange for a replacement easement previously granted to the City of Columbus, Ohio.Read for the First Time  Action details
0079-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for Water Line Rehabilitation - Hamilton/Broad Street Water Line Improvements for the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of $989,385.28 for construction and $150,614.72 for inspection services by the Transportation Division from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 bonds Fund. ($1,140.000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0181-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Directors of Recreation and Parks, Finance and Management and Public Safety to execute an Option Agreement with Gowdy Partners LLC for the sale of 2.529 acres of the property commonly known as Gowdy Field and to waive the provision of the Land Review Commission, Chapter 328 and the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. Read for the First Time  Action details
0183-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of Recreation and Parks to modify that certain option contract entered into between the City of Columbus and Columbus Urban Growth Corporation as authorized by Ordinance No. 0785-2005, to permit assignment of the option contract with the consent of the Executive Director.Read for the First Time  Action details
0184-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director at Recreation and Parks to execute an access agreement among the City of Columbus, Columbus Urban Growth Corporation and Gowdy Partners LLC for the property subject to the option contract between the City of Columbus, and Columbus Urban Growth Corporation as authorized by Ordinance No. 0785-2005.Read for the First Time  Action details
0036-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Aetna Life Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees COBRA continuation insurance coverage from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007 and to authorize the expenditure of $9,950.00 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. ($9,950.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0127-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for the Facilities Management Division with eS Architecture and Development, Inc. for the design and construction administration of the renovation of exterior masonry at 1371 Cleveland Avenue and 930 East Main Street; to authorize the expenditure of $14,000.00 from the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($14,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0151-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund for various facility renovations, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0058-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize an appropriation of $5,250.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Special Purpose Fund to the Division of Police, to provide partial funding for the costs associated with the Columbus Police Reserves Organization, and to declare an emergency. ($5,250.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0152-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN05-025) of 5.3± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0153-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN05-024) of 11.2± Acres in Jefferson Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0084-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those instruments necessary to release a certain portion of an existing water easement, located in the vicinity of North High Street and Highbluffs Boulevard in exchange for a replacement easement previously granted to the City of Columbus, Ohio and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0087-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish Blanket Purchase Orders for Heating Oil from an established State of Ohio Cooperative Purchase Contract with BP Products North America Inc. for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0134-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to assign all past, present and future contracts and obligations with Jim Skaggs dba Cornerstone Services to Cornerstone Maintenance Services Ltd, and to declare and emergency. ($0)ApprovedPass Action details
0010X-2006 1CAResolutionTo support the application of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for Clean Ohio Trail Funds from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Alum Creek Trail Development, from Mock Park to Innis Park, and to declare an emergency.AdoptedPass Action details
0011X-2006 1CAResolutionTo support the application of the Delaware County Board of Commissioners for Clean Ohio Trail Funds from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Delaware County Trail, Plumb Road to Galena, and to declare an emergency.AdoptedPass Action details
A0016-2006 1CAAppointmentReappointment of Grady L. Pettigrew, Jr., 1780 Halleck, Columbus, Ohio 43209 to serve as a Civil Service Commissioner with a new term expiration date of February 1, 2012 (resume attached) .Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0018-2006 1CAAppointmentReappointment of Jeff Hobson, Columbus Airport Authority, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, Ohio 43219 to the Vehicle for Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2006 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0019-2006 1CAAppointmentReappointment of Michael Fitzpatrick, Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, 37 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to the Vehicle for Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2006 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0020-2006 1CAAppointmentReappointment of John Raphael, 444 S. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to the Vehicle for Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2006 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0021-2006 1CAAppointmentReappointment of David Barker, Convention and Visitors Bureau, 90 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to the Vehicle for Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2006 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
0032-2006 1 OrdinanceTo make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2007 for the funding of the City employee insurance programs, and to declare an emergency. ($77,858,419.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0033-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Aetna Insurance to provide all eligible employees dental insurance coverage from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007 and to authorize the expenditure of $5,668,192.00 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. ($5,668,192.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0034-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Aetna to provide all eligible employees short term disability insurance coverage from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,975,555.00 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. (2,975,555.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0037-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Vision Service Plan to provide all eligible employees vision insurance coverage from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007 and to authorize the expenditure of $1,069,592.00 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. ($1,069,592.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0038-2006 1 OrdinanceTo make appropriations from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 for the funding of the Unemployment Compensation Program and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0039-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the contract with Mercer Human Resource Consulting, to provide professional employee benefits consulting services from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007; and to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $101,00.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($101,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0040-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into a contract with Standard Insurance to provide all eligible employees life insurance coverage from February 1, 2006, through January 31, 2007, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,179,660.00 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. ($1,179,660.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0089-2006 1 OrdinanceTo amend the 2005 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects in the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the City Attorney to contract for professional services for land appraisal at two locations related to the potential relocation of the Impound Lot; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00).Taken from the TablePass Action details
0089-2006 1 OrdinanceTo amend the 2005 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects in the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the City Attorney to contract for professional services for land appraisal at two locations related to the potential relocation of the Impound Lot; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0121-2006 1 OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 2944-1999, as amended, by enacting Section 5(E)-C069, the classification of Chief of Administration to the City Attorney (U); and to declare an emergency. ApprovedPass Action details
0123-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into a contract with United Health Care Services Inc. to provide all eligible employees medical insurance coverage from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007 and to authorize the expenditure of $51,721,317.00 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. ($51,721,317.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0128-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into a contract with United Health Care Services, Inc. (Medco) to provide all eligible employees prescription drug insurance coverage from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007 and to authorize the expenditure of $15,234,153.00 from the Employee Benefit Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. (15,234,153.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0024-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $208,000 $108,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the purpose of fostering investment and development in the City; and to declare an emergency. ($208,000.00) ($108,000)Taken from the TablePass Action details
0024-2006 2 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $208,000 $108,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the purpose of fostering investment and development in the City; and to declare an emergency. ($208,000.00) ($108,000)Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
0024-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $208,000 $108,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the purpose of fostering investment and development in the City; and to declare an emergency. ($208,000.00) ($108,000)Approved as AmendedPass Action details
0141-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of the Columbus Department of Development to apply to the Ohio Department of Development, Clean Ohio Council, for emergency assistance grant funding in an amount of up to $750,000.00 for asbestos removal, demolition and other eligible costs for the Dominion Homes Wheatland Avenue Project; and to declare an emergency.Tabled to Certain DatePass Action details
0057-2006 1 OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN05-017) of Christopher K. Skaggs, et al. for the annexation of certain territory containing 3.549 ± Acres in Plain Township.ApprovedPass Action details
0068-2006 1 OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN05-013) of Charles and Bessie Lang for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.82 ± Acres in Franklin Township.ApprovedPass Action details
0069-2006 1 OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN05-014) of The New Albany Company for the annexation of certain territory containing 2.83 ± Acres in Plain Township.ApprovedPass Action details
2167-2005 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Public Service Director to apply to the Franklin County Terrorism Advisory Team for homeland security grant funding to be used to design, purchase, construct and/or install backup electrical generator equipment at critical city facilities; to authorize the Director to execute grant agreements as required on behalf of the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0062-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract for the Transportation Division with G. Marchi & Son, LLC for construction of the Long Street Gateway project; to authorize the expenditure of $446,795.20 from the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($446,795.20)ApprovedPass Action details
0023-2006 1 OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance 1229-01, passed July 16, 2001, to allow the Housing Division to use the unspent balance of relocation funds for additional projects in accordance with HUD guidelines. ApprovedPass Action details
1807-2005 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Bale Contracting Inc. for Main Line Valve Replacement Part II for the Division of Water, to amend the 2005 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,047,224.30 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, ($2,047,224.30)ApprovedPass Action details
2176-2005 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish an encumbrance, for participation in the AWWA Research Foundation, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $83,468.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($83,468.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0059-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the Kokosing Construction Company, for the construction of the Piedmont/High Area Sanitary Improvements Project and the Orchard/Milton Area Sanitary and Storm Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $39,900.00 from the Voted Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,427,793.35 and the expenditure of $1,246,169.40 from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to amend the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ; and to declare an emergency. ($1,286,069.90)Amended to 30 dayPass Action details
0059-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the Kokosing Construction Company, for the construction of the Piedmont/High Area Sanitary Improvements Project and the Orchard/Milton Area Sanitary and Storm Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $39,900.00 from the Voted Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,427,793.35 and the expenditure of $1,246,169.40 from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to amend the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ; and to declare an emergency. ($1,286,069.90)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
0059-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the Kokosing Construction Company, for the construction of the Piedmont/High Area Sanitary Improvements Project and the Orchard/Milton Area Sanitary and Storm Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $39,900.00 from the Voted Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,427,793.35 and the expenditure of $1,246,169.40 from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to amend the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ; and to declare an emergency. ($1,286,069.90)Approved as AmendedPass Action details
0073-2006 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 Electricity, under the provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $12,947,033.00 from the Division of Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,947,033.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0085-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with McDaniel's Construction Corp., Inc. for State Route 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main - Part 2 for the Division of Water, to amend the 2005 C.I.B, to authorize the expenditure of $1,787,928.57 for construction and $182,071.43 for inspection services by the Transportation Division from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to declare an emergency ($1,970,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0086-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., for State Route 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main - Part 3 for the Division of Water, to amend the 2005 C.I.B, to authorize the expenditure of $2,324,262.23 for construction and $235,737.77 for inspection services by the Transportation Division from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to declare an emergency ($2,560,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0184-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director at Recreation and Parks to execute an access agreement among the City of Columbus, Columbus Urban Growth Corporation and Gowdy Partners LLC for the property subject to the option contract between the City of Columbus, and Columbus Urban Growth Corporation as authorized by Ordinance No. 0785-2005.Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
0184-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director at Recreation and Parks to execute an access agreement among the City of Columbus, Columbus Urban Growth Corporation and Gowdy Partners LLC for the property subject to the option contract between the City of Columbus, and Columbus Urban Growth Corporation as authorized by Ordinance No. 0785-2005.ApprovedPass Action details
0220-2006 1 OrdinanceTo amend Chapter 2155 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, by enacting revised sections 2155.01 (h) and 2155.06 (a) to enable the Columbus Division of Police and the Parking Violations Bureau to resume enforcement of handicapped designated parking space regulations; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details