Details Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/25/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting Items (151) 151 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details C0005-2008 1   Communication THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008: New Type: C1, C2 To: Aldi Inc Ohio DBA Aldi 3600 S High St Columbus, Oh 43207 permit # 01007780785 New Type: C2 To: Revco Discount Drug Centers Inc DBA CVS Pharmacy 3613 5445 N High St Columbus, Ohio 43214 permit #73153070614 New Type: D3 To: Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC DBA Cameron Mitchell Catering Co 7619 Huntington Park Dr & Patio Columbus, Oh 43235 permit # 12046700100 Stock Type: D1 To: R TE Enterprises Inc DBA Angelinas Villa 5450 E Livingston Columbus, Ohio 43232 permit # 7151433 Stock Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6 To: Alrosa Inc DBA Alrosa Villa 5055 Sinclair Rd & Patio Columbus, Ohio 43229 permit # 0144945 Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6 To: Chohan Oil LLC DBA U S A Tobacco 4967 N High St Columbus, Ohio 43214 From: U S A Tobacco Inc DBA U S A Tobacco 4967 N High St Columbus, Ohio 43214 permit # 1465624 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: Twisted Bar LLC DBA Exile Bar 893 N 4th St 1st Fl Columbus, Ohio 43201 From: Todds Bar LLC Read and Filed   Action details 0046X-2008 1   Ceremonial Resolution To Recognize Wexner Center Resident Artist Kerry James Marshall for his Cross-Cultural Gallery Exhibit and Performance Project. Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass Action details 0046X-2008 2   Ceremonial Resolution To Recognize Wexner Center Resident Artist Kerry James Marshall for his Cross-Cultural Gallery Exhibit and Performance Project. Tabled Indefinitely Pass Action details 0045X-2008 1   Ceremonial Resolution To Congratulate Mr. Willie O'Ree on the 50th Anniversary of his Debut in the National Hockey League. Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass Action details 0045X-2008 2   Ceremonial Resolution To Congratulate Mr. Willie O'Ree on the 50th Anniversary of his Debut in the National Hockey League. Adopted as Amended Pass Action details 0040X-2008 1 FR Resolution To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent and construction easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with the Beulah Road Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Read for the First Time   Action details 0102-2008 1 FR Ordinance To amend the 2007 C.I.B; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Voted 1995,1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a professional engineering services agreement modification with American Structurepoint, Inc. for design services for sidewalks along Marion Road between Parsons Avenue and Lockbourne Road; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,419.00 from the Voted 1995,1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund for the Sewerage and Drainage Division and Transportation Division. ($59,419.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0190-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned contract modification to the general engineering services agreement with ME Companies, Inc., to authorize the transfer of $100,000 within the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to amend the 2007 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund and $100,000 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($200,000.00). Read for the First Time   Action details 0195-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Perkin Elmer LAS Inc. for laboratory equipment located at the Surveillance Laboratory within the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $41,544.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($41,544.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0200-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into 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 $110,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($110,000.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0205-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Co. for power line clearance services for the Division of Power and Water (Power); to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($220,000.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0220-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned contract modification to the general engineering services agreement with Pomeroy & Associates, Ltd., and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund and $100,000 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($200,000.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0223-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Division of Transportation for costs associated with curb replacement, full pavement restoration, and/or resurfacing of Lenore Avenue from Atwood Terrace to Karl Road for the Lenore Ave./Huy Road Sanitary Relief Sewer Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $33,494.20 within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $33,494.20 from the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($33,494.20) Read for the First Time   Action details 0224-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. (EMH&T) for the Bliss Run Trunk Sewer Improvements, Phase 3 project; to authorize the expenditure of $99,450.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($99,450.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0252-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorized the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the Ohio Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (OH WARN) to allow intrastate mutual aid and assistance programs to effectively and efficiently provide peer-to-peer assistance during emergency response and recovery. Read for the First Time   Action details 0039X-2008 1 FR Resolution To declare the necessity to construct the sanitary sewer improvements known as the Lockbourne Road Sewer Assessment Project, and to approve the plans, specifications, estimates and the profiles in accordance with the assessment procedures of the Columbus City Charter, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. Read for the First Time   Action details 0271-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive agreement with Plante & Moran, PLLC as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007. Read for the First Time   Action details 0023X-2008 1 FR Resolution To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation lower the prima-facie speed limit on Wilson Road from Sullivant Avenue to approximately 850 feet south of West Broad Street (Columbus corporate limit) to forty-five (45) miles per hour, and to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said roadway. Read for the First Time   Action details 0227-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and extend a contract 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 $25,000.00 from the Information Services Fund. ($25,000.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0246-2008 1 FR Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to establish an agreement with Matrix Systems, Inc., for software, license, maintenance and support, hardware, and other related services associated with updating monitors and security systems; to authorize the transfer of cash between projects in the Information Services Bond Fund; to amend the Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $45,324.00; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes ($45,324.00) Read for the First Time   Action details 0184-2008 1 FR Ordinance To rezone 1330 WILSON ROAD (43204), being 2.1± acres located on the east side of Wilson Road, 330± feet north of Twin Creeks Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z07-038) Read for the First Time   Action details 1539-2007 1 FR Ordinance To rezone 2685 PARSONS AVENUE (43207), being 6.4± acres located on the west side of Parsons Avenue, 286± feet south of Southard Drive, From: SR and R-2, Residential Districts, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. (Rezoning # Z04-045) Read for the First Time   Action details 0192-2008 1 FR Ordinance To rezone 5140 TRABUE ROAD (43228), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Trabue Road, 600± feet east of Walcutt Road, From: R-1, Residential District To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z07-047). Read for the First Time   Action details 0206-2008 1 FR Ordinance To rezone 3990 SCIOTO DARBY CREEK ROAD (43026), being 2.0± acres located on the north side of Scioto Darby Creek Road, 100± feet east of Interstate-270 From: R-1, Residential District To: L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning # Z07-042). Read for the First Time   Action details 0207-2008 2 FR Ordinance To rezone 4223 ROBERTS ROAD (43026), being 0.79± acres located on the south side of Roberts Road, 430± feet west of Zane Trace Drive, From: R-1, Residential District To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning # Z07-046). Read for the First Time   Action details 0047X-2008 2 CA Resolution To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and to honor the intrepid individuals who have helped advance the human potential for innovation and exploration throughout the course of NASA's history. Adopted Pass Action details 0186-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for the Fleet Management Division with Premier Office Movers LLC for moving services to the new Fleet Maintenance Facility; to authorize the expenditure of $56,124.00 from the Fleet Management Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($56,124.00) Approved Pass Action details 0239-2008 2 CA Ordinance To authorize the director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a two year agreement with AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. for the servicing of housing and commercial loans; to authorize the expenditure of $195,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and to declare an emergency. ($195,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0277-2008 1 CA Ordinance To 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 $97,849.62 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($97,849.62) Approved Pass Action details 0296-2008 1 CA Ordinance To 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, 2009; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency ($150,000.00). Approved Pass Action details 0042X-2008 1 CA Resolution To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Henderson Road (S.R. 315 to High Street) Improvement Project, and to declare an emergency. Adopted Pass Action details 0044X-2008 1 CA Resolution To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent and construction easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with the Evergreen/Dewberry Stormwater Improvement Project, and to declare an emergency. Adopted Pass Action details 0247-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the appropriation of permanent easements in and to real estate necessary for the HAP Cremean Raw Water Line project and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0273-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the appropriation of $350,000 from the indigent driver alcohol treatment fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, pursuant to the requirements of O.R.C. 4511.191 (N); and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0132-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Ken Beavers for the sum of $1.00 an Arson canine with the registered name of "Abby," which has no further value to the Division of Fire, and to waive the provisions of the City Code - Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00). Approved Pass Action details 0160-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order for janitorial supplies for the Fire Division from an existing Universal Term Contract established for such purpose by the Purchasing Office with Key-4 Cleaning Supplies, and to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0198-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize an appropriation of $31,762.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Special Purpose Fund to the Division of Police, so as to fund the production of law enforcement training seminars; and to declare an emergency. ($31,762.00) Approved Pass Action details 0269-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Safety Director to modify and extend the contract for the purchase of hull and liability insurance with NationAir Insurance Agencies for the Division of Police's helicopters, to authorize the expenditure of $170,209.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($170,209.00) Approved Pass Action details 0294-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize an appropriation of $47,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the EMS & Entrepreneurial Training Fund for the Public Safety Department, Fire Division, to provide funds for the purchase of goods and/or services for the Fire Division's Emergency Medical Services and Training Bureau, and to declare an emergency. ($47,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0095-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Director of Public Utilities to modify present and future contracts with Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott, & May Engineers and R.D. Zande & Associates, Inc., to reflect a name and Federal Identification Number change to the companies as a result of their acquisition by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and to authorize the assignment of all existing obligations to the City of Columbus by Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott, & May Engineers and R.D. Zande & Associates, Inc., to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) Approved Pass Action details 0103-2008 1 CA Ordinance To 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 $494,525.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($494,525.00) Approved Pass Action details 0128-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an existing contract with SPL WorldGroup, Inc. (now Oracle Corporation) for a post-implementation assessment and further training of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), for the divisions within the Department of Public Utilities in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $302,939.00 from the various division's operating funds; to officially recognize the company name change from SPL WorldGroup, Inc. to Oracle Corporation, and to declare an emergency. ($302,939.00) Approved Pass Action details 0138-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Opus North Corporation for over-payment of tap/capacity fees, to authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $52,456.50 and to declare an emergency. ($52,456.50) Approved Pass Action details 0196-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize City Auditor to transfer cash and amend the 2007 capital budget authority within the Voted Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0278-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse South Campus Gateway LLC for over-payment of water and sewer fees, to authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $70,429.97 and to declare an emergency. ($70,429.97) Approved Pass Action details 0298-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to make payment to Ashley Rinehart for time inadvertently worked over 480 allowed total hours, to authorize expenditure of $86.74 from the Water Operating Fund and to declare an emergency. ($86.74) Approved Pass Action details 0263-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize an appropriation of $20,000 from the unappropriated balance of the King Lincoln Theater Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the operation of the King Lincoln Theater; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0286-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the Columbus Urban Growth Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of $172,000 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $203,062 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($375,062.00). Approved Pass Action details 0310-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Sister Cities International, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000 from the 2008 General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000) Approved Pass Action details 0338-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the contract with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the expiration date of the agreement to July 31, 2008; and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0343-2008 1 CA Ordinance To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN08-003) of 4.2 ± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0130-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Public Service Director to modify and extend a refuse vehicle truck washing contract with TNT Powerwash; to authorize the expenditure of $61,973.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($61,973.00) Approved Pass Action details 0146-2008 1 CA Ordinance To amend the 2007 C.I.B., to authorize the transfer of funds within the Voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $599,763.00 from the Voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the Public Service Director to modify and increase an existing contract with DLZ Ohio, Incorporated, to provide for construction phase services for the Main Street Bridge over the Scioto River project for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($599,763.00) Approved Pass Action details 0157-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Public Service Director to establish agreements with private vendors for snow and ice removal, if necessary, for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0171-2008 1 CA Ordinance To amend the 2007 C.I.B.; to authorize the transfer of $121,640.00 within the Voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $154,878.49 within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $221,707.00 from the Voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund and $278,293.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Public Service Director to enter into contract with G & G Cement Contractors for the General Infrastructure Rehabilitation 2008 project for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0217-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into contract for the Parking Violations Bureau with ACS State and Local Solutions to provide parking violation processing services; to authorize the expenditure of $490,906 from the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $55,000 within the Collection Fee Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($545,906) Approved Pass Action details 0240-2008 1 CA Ordinance To accept the plat titled Haydens Crossing Section 3 Part 4, from Dominion Homes, Inc., an Ohio corporation, by Joseph A. Sugar III, Vice President-Land Acquisition; and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0185-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept this grant from the Ohio Commission On Minority Health in the amount of $100,000; to authorize the appropriation of $100,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000) Approved Pass Action details 0214-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept this grant from the Columbus Medical Association Foundation in the amount of $10,000; to authorize the appropriation of $10,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Private Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000) Approved Pass Action details 0218-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $62,500; to authorize the appropriation of $62,500 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($62,500) Approved Pass Action details 0219-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $434,187; to authorize the appropriation of $434,187 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($434,187) Approved Pass Action details 0221-2008 1 CA Ordinance To 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 $184,000 from the Health Special Revenue Fund and the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($184,000) Approved Pass Action details 0226-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the expenditure of funds for payment of rent for the fourth term of a lease agreement with Pica Pica Properties, LLC for clinic space for the Health Department's Women's Health Program, the total expenditure to be $25,608 from the Health Special Revenue Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($25,608) Approved Pass Action details 0228-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the appropriation of $470,050 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund to the Health Department for the 2008 HOPWA Program, and to declare an emergency. ($470,050) Approved Pass Action details 0232-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health for the Tuberculosis Clinic; to authorize the appropriation of $220,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($220,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0241-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Language Access Network, LLC for interpretation services; to authorize the total expenditure of $57,000 from the Health Special Revenue Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($57,000). Approved Pass Action details 0242-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Pharmacy People, Inc. for the provision of pharmacist services for the Tuberculosis Clinic; to authorize the expenditure of $165,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the cost thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($165,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0245-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contracts with Ohio Health (Grant/Riverside Hospitals) and Children's Hospital for the provision of radiology services for the Tuberculosis Clinic; to authorize the expenditure of $95,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the cost thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000) Approved Pass Action details 0261-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Gen-Probe for the purchase of Chlamydia and gonorrhea test kits for the Columbus Health Department in accordance with sole source provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $115,000 from the Health Special Revenue Fund and the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($115,000) Approved Pass Action details 0262-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Trinity Biotech for the purchase of Uni-Gold HIV test kits for the Columbus Health Department in accordance with sole source provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $18,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($18,000) Approved Pass Action details 0264-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with OraSure for the purchase of OraQuick HIV antibody detection test kits for the Columbus Health Department in accordance with sole source provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $4,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000) Approved Pass Action details 0089-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize an appropriation of $10,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Special Purpose Fund to the Department of Human Resources, Citywide Office of Training and Development, so as to fund training classes, and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0254-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Daystar Computer Systems, Inc., for the support and maintenance of Legistar, the City's electronic system for creating and submitting legislation in accordance with the sole source provisions of Section 329.07 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the expenditure of $22,755.00 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($22,755.00) Approved Pass Action details 0325-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing employee benefits contract with AON Employee Benefits Consulting from February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000) Approved Pass Action details 0211-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Equipment Specialist, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Trailer Mounted, Gasoline Powered, Power Washer with Water Tank and Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Towed, Diesel Powered, Portable Air Compressor in accordance with the competitive bidding procedures of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $20,503.84 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($20,503.84) Approved Pass Action details 0230-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with UAP Distribution, Inc. for various herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides for the Golf Division of the Recreation and Parks Department, to authorize the expenditure of $60,495.75 from the Golf Operating Fund and to declare an emergency. ($60,495.75) Approved Pass Action details 0235-2008 1 CA Ordinance To 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 $66,542.67 from the Golf Operating Fund and to declare an emergency. ($66,542.67) Approved Pass Action details 0236-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Turfgrass, Inc. for various herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides for the Golf Division of the Recreation and Parks Department, to authorize the expenditure of $68,403.78 from the Golf Operating Fund and to declare an emergency. ($68,403.78) Approved Pass Action details 0249-2008 1 CA Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Franklin Tractor Sales, Inc. for the purchase of seven (7) Gasoline Powered 60 Inch Cut Zero Turn Radius Riding Mowers and Century Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered 60 Inch, Liquid Cooled, Zero Turn Radius Riding Mower in accordance with the competitive bidding procedures of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $58,341.50 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($58,341.50) Approved Pass Action details 0300-2008 1 CA Ordinance To move the appropriation within Fund 291 for the purpose of transferring the monies to Fund 747, to authorize and direct the transfer of $43,997.00 from Grant Fund 291 to Fund 747, Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund for expenditures related to Ordinance #1308-2006, Hayden Falls Boardwalk, to amend the 2007 Capital Improvement Budget, and to declare an emergency. ($43,997.00) Approved Pass Action details A0019-2008 1 CA Appointment Reppointment of Julia Arbini Carbonell, 5398 Country Meadow Court to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2011(resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0020-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Sean Cunningham of 405 W. Eighth Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201 to the University Area Commission with a term expiration date of June 21, 2010 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0021-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Makeda Porter of 3240 Walmar Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43224 to serve on the North Linden Area Commission with a term expiration date of June 1, 2009 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0022-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Rebecca Boyd of 751 Sunbury Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43219 to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a term expiration date of October 1, 2008 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0023-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Alfonso Hooper of 2517 Bethesa Ave. to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a term expiration date of October 1, 2009 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0025-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Douglas McDonald of 2254 Dartmouth Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43219 to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a term expiration date of October 1, 2009 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0026-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Edward Douglass of 2350 Argyle Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43219 to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a term expiration date of October 1, 2009 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0027-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Trina Smith of 1310 Joyce Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43219 to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a term expiration date of October 1, 2009 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0028-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Norma Jean Whitehead of 1132 Wellington Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43219 to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a term expiration date of October 1, 2009 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass Action details A0029-2008 1 CA Appointment Reappointment of Cindy Rasmussen, One Miranova Place #2425, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Board of Trustees with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2011. (Resume attached) Read and Approved Pass Action details A0030-2008 1 CA Appointment Appointment of Mark Kelsey, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Ohio Public Works District Three Intergration Committee, Replacing Tanya Arsh for the reaminder of her unexprired term ending May 3, 2009(resume attached) Read and Approved Pass Action details 0076-2008 1   Ordinance To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $7,008,822 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Franklin County Facilities Authority Fund, for the purpose of providing secondary funding in the event that Franklin County Facilities Authority cannot meet its debt obligations, and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0125-2008 1   Ordinance To 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 $450,772.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($450,772.00) Approved Pass Action details 0129-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and increase a professional services contract with Resource International, Incorporated, for Tier I Delineation services for the Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $8,800.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Fleet Management Services fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes, and to declare an emergency. ($8,800.00) Approved Pass Action details 0139-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the City Auditor to make payment of $2,672.74 for vacation time and benefits which have been accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City of Columbus and AFSCME Local 1632; to authorize the expenditure of $2,672.74 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,672.74) Taken from the Table Pass Action details 0139-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the City Auditor to make payment of $2,672.74 for vacation time and benefits which have been accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City of Columbus and AFSCME Local 1632; to authorize the expenditure of $2,672.74 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,672.74) Approved Pass Action details 0333-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,000,000 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the general fund; to appropriate said funds to the Division of Fleet Management for the purchase of vehicles, and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0208-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Finance and Management Director to 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 $154,272.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($154,272.00) Approved Pass Action details 0030X-2008 1   Resolution To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project. Adopted Pass Action details 0090-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development Finance to execute the First Amendment to Operative Agreement between the City and Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. Approved Pass Action details 0193-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into a contract with Willo Security, Inc. for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court building; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000 from the Municipal Court special projects fund; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0209-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to contract with the Franklin County Commissioners to provide legal counsel to indigent defendants in the Franklin County Municipal Court when the public defender has a conflict of interest; to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $130,000 from the Court's general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0257-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to modify and extend the contract with Asist, Inc. for language interpreter services for the Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0292-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the City Attorney to execute those documents necessary to enter into agreements, severally, with individual appraisers Cherie Hardgrove, Franklin Hinkle, Kenneth Wilson, Edwin Merrell, and Brian Barnes for professional services necessary to the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project, and to the extent it may be applicable, to waive the process for awarding professional service contracts exceeding twenty thousand dollars, but not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, as relates to this transaction only and to declare an emergency. (City Code 329.11). Approved Pass Action details 0297-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus State Community College, Small Business Development Center; to authorize the expenditure of $23,085 from the 2008 General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($23,085) Approved Pass Action details 0244-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to establish a purchase order with Motorola, Inc, to purchase portable and mobile radios and associated accessories for the Divisions of Police and Fire, to authorize the expenditure of $650,000 from the Safety Bond and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0302-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to establish a purchase order with Motorola, Inc. to purchase portable and mobile radios and associated accessories for those first responders within the MSA, to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000 from the FY 2007 COPS Grant, and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 2072-2007 1   Ordinance To 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) Approved Pass Action details 2077-2007 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of the Utility Cut Repairs-Asphalt Repairs contract with Decker Construction Company, for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund. ($250,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0007-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services Ltd. for HVAC Maintenance Services, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $123,823.68 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($123,823.68). Approved Pass Action details 0043-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a professional engineering services agreement modification with Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott & May to update and revise storm easements and contract documents for Skyline Drive Stormwater System Improvements Projects; to authorize the transfer of $20,000.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund for this project; to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Voted Storm Sewer Bond Fund; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($20,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0044-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., in connection with the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifiers and Aeration Tanks Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget to provide sufficient authority for the Fund 666 expenditure; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $24,912,805.00 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Loan Fund; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $28,283,293.45 within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($53,196,098.45) Approved Pass Action details 0083-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Reynolds Inliner, LLC, for the construction of the Stanton Area Sanitary Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $568,005.60 within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,828,005.60 from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,828,005.60) Approved Pass Action details 0134-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Kokosing Construction Company, for the construction of the Chase/High Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $330,411.53 within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $860,411.53 from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($860,411.53). Approved Pass Action details 0153-2008 1   Ordinance To 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 $5,421,720.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,421,720.00) Approved Pass Action details 0156-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a Purchase Order with Hickman Lawn Care, Inc., for Grounds Maintenance in Zones 1, 2 and 3 from an established Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase such services, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $194,130.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($194,130.00) Approved Pass Action details 0201-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned contract modification to the professional engineering services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc., for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant B-Plant Secondary Clarifier Upgrade project; to authorize the expenditure of $2,308,243.00 within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($2,308,243.00). Approved Pass Action details 0131-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to mdoify and increase 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 $51,052,431.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($51,052,431.00) Approved Pass Action details 0222-2008 1   Ordinance To amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash between projects within the same fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Urban Growth Corporation for up to $170,000 to purchase three vacant properties for the Taylor Avenue Homes project; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($170,000) Approved Pass Action details 0260-2008 1   Ordinance An ordinance creating a TIF area pursuant to Section 5709.40(B) of the Ohio Revised Code; declaring improvements to certain parcels of real property located in the TIF area to be a public purpose; exempting from taxation one hundred percent (100%) of those improvements; requiring the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; providing for the distribution of service payments to the Columbus City School District in the amounts it would have received in real property taxes had the TIF exemption not been granted; establishing a tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments collected from the TIF area property owners; specifying the public infrastructure improvements to be made within the TIF area that directly benefit the real property; approving and authorizing the execution of a tax increment financing agreement with respect to the TIF area; and declaring an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0323-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Zucker Systems to provide assistance in the development of a One-Stop Shop department; to authorize the expenditure of $209,950 from the Development Services Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $90,000 from the Public Utilities Enterprise Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($299,950) Approved Pass Action details 0036-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract for the Transportation Division with Nickolas Savko and Sons, Inc. for construction of the Sidewalk Installation Program, Phase V project; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,026,228.00 from the Voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund for the Transportation Division. ($1,026,228.00) Approved Pass Action details 0133-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents required to transfer that portion of the unimproved right-of-way of Exchange Drive north of Commerce Square to Frazier Development, Inc., for $2,016.00 and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes. Approved Pass Action details 0145-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents necessary to allow the City to grant an encroachment easement to Gay Street Condominiums, LLC to allow for installation of an awning on the Gay Street side of an existing building at 45 North Fourth Street. Approved Pass Action details 0154-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Public Service Director to pay the City's annual membership dues to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $344,108.00 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. ($344,108.00) Approved Pass Action details 0203-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Public Service Director to modify contracts with Rumpke of Ohio, Incorporated for yard-waste collection and subscription curbside-recycling collection services; to authorize the expenditure of $3,800,650.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,800,650.00). Approved Pass Action details 0136-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Public Service Director to establish an encumbrance of 14,200,000 to pay 2008 refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for the Refuse Collection Division pursuant to an existing lease agreement; to establish encumbrances for 2008 tire disposal, C&D material disposal, and for processing of recyclables; to authorize the expenditure of $14,250,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Special Income Tax Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code due to our longstanding contractual agreement with SWACO; and to declare an emergency. ($14,250,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0172-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase a contract for translation/interpretation services with the Community Refugee Immigration Service, to authorize the expenditure of $37,500.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($37,500.00) Approved Pass Action details 0173-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase a contract for translation/interpretation services with Propio Language Services, LLC, to authorize the expenditure of $2,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($2,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0174-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase a contract for translation/interpretation services with Somali Community Association of Ohio, to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0243-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with The Ohio State University - Division of Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine, acting through its practice plan, OSU Internal Medicine, LLC, for physician services for the Ben Franklin Tuberculosis Clinic, to authorize the expenditure of $60,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof, to waive provisions of competitive bidding, and to declare an emergency. ($60,000) Approved Pass Action details 0259-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the appropriation of $50,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund to the Department of Development; to approve the grant application of the MAP Furniture Bank seeking assistance for capital costs associated with the maintenance of its facility pursuant to Section 371.02 (c) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to provide emergency grant assistance to the MAP Furniture Bank; to authorize expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Emergency Human Service Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass Action details 0266-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. to provide primary health care services at community-based health centers; to authorize the expenditure of $5,379,260 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; and to declare an emergency. ($5,379,260) Approved Pass Action details 0319-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the appropriation of $1,375,000 (or greater or lesser sum as set forth in the Background) from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into a contract with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County; to authorize the expenditure of $1,375,000 in accordance with the agreement between the City and the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County regarding the use of said funds in order to facilitate the production of affordable housing and enhance home ownership opportunities in Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($1,375,000) Approved Pass Action details 0279-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Homes On The Hill for The Homebuyer Education Program; to authorize the expenditure of $15,180 from the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,180.00) Approved Pass Action details 0280-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into a contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Homebuyer Education Program; to authorize the expenditure of $12,140 from the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,140) Approved Pass Action details 0280-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into a contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Homebuyer Education Program; to authorize the expenditure of $12,140 from the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,140) Reconsidered Pass Action details 0280-2008 2   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into a contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Homebuyer Education Program; to authorize the expenditure of $12,140 from the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,140) Approved Pass Action details 0282-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Housing Partnership for The Homebuyer Education Program; to authorize the expenditure of $75,900 from the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,900.00) Approved Pass Action details 0079-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of The Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Bowe Bell & Howell, for the purchase of mail inserter equipment and related services; to waive the competitive bidding process in accordance with CIty Code; to authorize the expenditure of $249,390.10 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Capital Improvement Fund. ($249,390.10) Approved Pass Action details 0101-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract with Safex Corporation 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). Approved Pass Action details 0155-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct that the beneficiary of deceased employee, James Edward VanBlarcume, be granted the life insurance benefit as directed in the 1975 collective bargaining contract between the City of Columbus and AFSCME; to authorize the expenditure of $5,850.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund/Life Insurance: and to declare an emergency. ($5,850.00) Taken from the Table Pass Action details 0155-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct that the beneficiary of deceased employee, James Edward VanBlarcume, be granted the life insurance benefit as directed in the 1975 collective bargaining contract between the City of Columbus and AFSCME; to authorize the expenditure of $5,850.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund/Life Insurance: and to declare an emergency. ($5,850.00) Approved Pass Action details 0248-2008 1   Ordinance To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2007-01 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Fraternal of Police/Ohio Labor Council , Inc. which amends the Collective Bargaining Agreement April 2, 2007 through April 1, 2010; and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass Action details 0250-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the City Clerk to contract with Experience Columbus for marketing services to increase tourism and convention business and strengthen the image of the City of Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of 1.5% (presently estimated at $4,790,000) of the combined rates of 5.1% of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax; and to declare an emergency. ($4,790,000) Approved Pass Action details 0255-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce for economic development activities associated with business relocation, expansion, and retention as well as other activities related to the City's continued interest in workforce development, marketing, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($150,000) Approved Pass Action details 0268-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize and direct the Executive Secretary Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract with the Association for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of firefighter applicants, to authorize the transfer of funds within the General Fund between the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, and the Civil Service Commission, to authorize the expenditure of $27,760.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($27,760.00). Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass Action details 0268-2008 2   Ordinance To authorize and direct the Executive Secretary Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract with the Association for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of firefighter applicants, to authorize the transfer of funds within the General Fund between the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, and the Civil Service Commission, to authorize the expenditure of $27,760.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($27,760.00). Approved as Amended Pass Action details 0181-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Century Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 62 Inch Riding Mower with Snow Removal Machine and Attachments in accordance with the competitive bidding procedures of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $36,093.20 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($36,093.20) Approved Pass Action details 0210-2008 1   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Builderscape for the Goodale Park Playground Improvements project, to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00) Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass Action details 0210-2008 2   Ordinance To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Builderscape for the Goodale Park Playground Improvements project, to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00) Approved as Amended Pass Action details