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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/2/2006 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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C0023-2006 1 CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006: New Type: D1 To: Gain Ease Inc DBA Joy Food One 4910 Morse Rd Columbus, Ohio 43230 permit # 29997040005 New Type: C1, C2 To: La Morena LLC DBA La Morena Market 1547 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, Ohio 43206 permit # 4949274 New Type: C1, C2 To: Variety Beverage LLC DBA Dublin Wine Cellar 5881 Karric Square Dr Columbus, Dublin, Ohio 43016 permit # 9205820 New Type: D2 To: Caffe Apropos LLC DBA Cafe Apropos 443 W Third Av 1st Fl Only Columbus, Ohio 43201 permit # 1178955 New Type: C1, C2 To: Aldi Inc DBA Aldi 5531 N Hamilton Rd Columbus, Ohio 43230 permit # 01007780700 New Type: C1, C2 To: Tamarkin Company DBA Hayden & Cosgray Getgo 3529 6780 Hayden Run Rd Columbus, Ohio 43016 permit # 87906900585 New Type: D3A, D3A To: 2222 Henderson LLC 2507 Summit St 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, Ohio 43202 permit # 9116394 New Type: C1, C2 To: Costco Wholesale Corporation DBA Costco Wholesale 632 1500 Gemini Place Columbus,Read and Filed  Action details
0161X-2006 1 ResolutionTo proclaim October 8 - 14, 2006, as NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK.AdoptedPass Action details
0165X-2006 1 ResolutionIn recognition of CASA of Franklin County and to proclaim October 5, 2006 as "Speak Up for Children Day".AdoptedPass Action details
0163X-2006 1 Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize October 2006 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to honor CHOICES and the 2006 Peacemaker Award winners for breaking the cycle of Domestic Violence in families across Columbus.AdoptedPass Action details
1554-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to amend the Reimbursement Agreement for Northland Park - Phase 2 Design with Columbus Urban Growth Corporation by increasing the dollars allocated to this contract by $55,000 and by increasing the Scope of Services to include design of Tamarack Boulevard; and to authorize the expenditures of $20,000 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund and $35,000 from the Voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund. ($55,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1468-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Cost Agreement pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District for the implementation of the pedestrian and parking components of the Downtown Wayfinding Signage Program for the Transportation Division; to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of the City Code, 1959, and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund. ($250,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1627-2006 1FROrdinanceTo rename that portion of Northgate Lane, an alley west of Sunbury Rd, from Leonard Avenue to Woodward Avenue as Horace Perkins Way in honor of Mr. Horace Perkins, a community leader and a pioneer in radio broadcasting.Read for the First Time  Action details
1670-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the Chores Program contract with Rebuilding Together Columbus to extend the contract termination date six months. Read for the First Time  Action details
1446-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $2,537,214.31; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division in the amount of $382,000.00; for the Wilson Rd. Drainage Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $211,714.31 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,919,214.31 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund. ($2,919,214.31)Read for the First Time  Action details
1501-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services agreement with CH2M Hill, for the Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants' Sludge Holding System Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $138,644.00 within the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to amend the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $366,163.00 within the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($366,163.00). Read for the First Time  Action details
1544-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services agreement with the Friends of Big Walnut Creek for the Community Watershed Stewardship Program for the Department of Public Utilities and to authorize the expenditure of $35 092.25 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. (35,092.25)Read for the First Time  Action details
1552-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a Blanket Purchase Order for Sludge Grinder Equipment Repair Parts and Service from a Universal Term Contract with JWC Environmental; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($20,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1558-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish blanket purchase order with AT&T for local telephone services for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($45,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1568-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a general engineering services agreement with ME Companies, Inc, and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sanitary System Operating Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($100,000.00).Read for the First Time  Action details
1577-2006 1FROrdinanceTo 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 Section 329.07 of the Columbus City Code for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $28,554.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, ($28,554.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1579-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Danis Industrial Construction Company, Inc., for the Dublin Road Water Plant, Disinfection & Miscellaneous Improvements - Sodium Hypochlorite Facility, for the Division of Power and Water (pka the Division of Water), to authorize the expenditure of $8,389,500.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($8,389,500.00) Read for the First Time  Action details
1591-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize and direct the transfer and appropriation of $201,936.00 from the FEMA Fund to the Storm Sewer Operating Fund to use as reimbursement for goods/services associated with winter storm damage in December 2004. ($201,936.00) Read for the First Time  Action details
1596-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the annual Discharge Fees for 2006 to the State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($82,800.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1599-2006 1FROrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Disinfection By-Products and Treatment Improvements Master Plan, for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $3,490,000.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2006 C.I.B., and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($3,490,000.00) Read for the First Time  Action details
0162X-2006 1CAResolutionTo honor and recognize the Kemetic Institute at their 10th Annual Father Son Celebration.AdoptedPass Action details
0158X-2006 1CAResolutionTo recognize the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church's 100th AnniversaryAdoptedPass Action details
0160X-2006 1CAResolutionTo honor and congratulate the Central Ohio Diabetes Association's Call-To-Action Interest Group for hosting the 1st Annual Black Tie and Tennis Shoe Gala on the 21st day of October, 2006.AdoptedPass Action details
1378-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $60,000.00 within the Permanent Improvement Fund: to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for the purpose of upgrading the audio system in Council Chambers, and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1605-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) UTC contracts for the option to purchase Automobiles with Graham Ford Inc. and Byers Chevrolet LLC, to authorize the expenditure of two (2) dollars to establish the contract from the Purchasing/Contract Operation Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1547-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $15,000 within the Jobs Growth Fund to the Development Department; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an agreement with the Morse Road Special Improvement District of Columbus Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000)ApprovedPass Action details
1600-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement between the City of Columbus and Gideon Development Partners, LLC to include the King Lincoln Gateway, LLC, the holding company; and to declare an emergency. ApprovedPass Action details
0153X-2006 1CAResolutionTo declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title in and to real estate in connection with the Sidewalk Installation Program COTA Routes, Project, and to declare an emergency.AdoptedPass Action details
0159X-2006 1CAResolutionTo declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent and construction easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with the Hard Road Phase C Project, and to declare an emergency.AdoptedPass Action details
1471-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order to purchase a fuel callibration vehicle for the Department of Public Safety, Support Services, to authorize the expenditure of $96,160.00 from the Fleet Management Division's General Fund vehicle allocation, and to declare an emergency. ($96,160.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1542-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer from Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $74,570.45 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,570.45)ApprovedPass Action details
1566-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the State of Ohio, Crime Victims Assistance Office; to appropriate $43,826 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges; to appropriate and transfer $60,000 from the Municipal Court special revenue fund, probation fees to the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($103,826.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1571-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of Night Vision Scopes from Comade, Inc. for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $34,280.20 from the Buffer Zone Protection Program grant, and to declare an emergency. ($34,280.20)ApprovedPass Action details
1595-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to authorize payment of prisoner medical bills to The Ohio State University Hospital East for the Division of Police from the General Fund in the amount of $62,309.75, and to declare an emergency. ($62,309.75)ApprovedPass Action details
1602-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to modify and extend a contract with Community Transition Center; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000 with Community Transition Center for in-patient chemical dependency treatment for OVI offenders; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1629-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo amend the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget, to authorize the transfer of cash between projects in the Safety Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for the Facilities Management Division with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the replacement of a rooftop air conditioning unit at Fire Station #1, 300 North Fourth Street; to authorize the expenditure of $9,675.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($9,675.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1667-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct an additional appropriation of $10,000 from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) and to authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to modify the contract with Motorola, Inc. formerly CRISNet Inc. for the Division of Police for the purchase of the fourth year of maintenance and support, and to authorize the expenditure of $178,616.00 from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and to declare an emergency. ($178,616.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1423-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the appropriation of fee simple title in and to real estate necessary for the Sidewalk Installation Program, COTA Routes Project, to authorize the expenditure of $7,925.00 from the Transportation Division of the Federal State Highway Engineering Fund and to declare an emergency. ($7,925.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1466-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo accept the plat titled Hartman Ponds, Section 2, and the replat of a portion of Reserve "C" of Hartman Ponds, Section One, plat book 105, pages 24 - 26, from Intrust Land Devepment Company, by Frank Cipriano, President; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1475-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents necessary to grant a 1 foot wide by 59.80 foot long encroachment easement into the east side of Dana Avenue, south of Union Street, to Princeton 425, LLC for the purpose of clearing the title to their adjacent property and to allow their existing building to remain.ApprovedPass Action details
1496-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way and to dedicate and name said parcels as Lockbourne Road, High Street, Cleveland Avenue, East Seventeenth Avenue, Alum Creek Drive, Walcutt Road, Sunbury Road, and Hamilton Road.ApprovedPass Action details
1505-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents necessary to grant foundation encroachment easements into the west side of Marconi Boulevard for the building being constructed by NWD 275 Marconi, LLC., at 275 Marconi Boulevard.ApprovedPass Action details
1511-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with Dynalectric Company of Ohio for construction of the Standby Generator Project, Contract 2 project; to authorize the Public Service Director to enter into contracts with Columbus Gas of Ohio/Nisource for natural gas service modifications germane to the project; to authorize associated construction inspection costs; to authorize the expenditure of $756,136.70 or so much thereof as may be needed from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($756,136.70)ApprovedPass Action details
1589-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo appropriate $5,423.22 within the State Issue Two Street Projects Fund; to authorize the City Attorney to expend $5,423.22 for outstanding court costs associated with the acquisition of right-of-way for the Lane Avenue Improvement project that was constructed by the Transportation Division from the State Issue Two Street Projects Fund and to declare an emergency. ($5,423.22)ApprovedPass Action details
1606-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) UTC contracts for the option to purchase Automotive Batteries with Crown Battery Manufacturing Co. Inc., and Taylor & Summerville Battery Co. Inc., to authorize the expenditure of two (2) dollars to establish the contract from the Universal Term Contracts Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1634-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents required to release two portions of a platted easement located within Lot 1 of The Patio at Northland, as recorded in Plat Book 42, Page 71 of the Franklin County, Ohio Recorder's Office; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1520-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with the Council On Healthy Mothers And Babies to provide needs assessment and consultation services for the Healthy Start grant program; to authorize the expenditure of $37,597 from the Health Department Grant Funds to pay the cost thereof, and to declare an emergency, (37,597)ApprovedPass Action details
1521-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Neighborhood House Inc. to provide outreach and care coordination for the Healthy Start grant program; to authorize the expenditure of $48,060 from the Health Department Grant Funds to pay the cost thereof, and to declare an emergency, (48,060)ApprovedPass Action details
1528-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of appropriation authority within the Health Departments Grants Fund in the amount of $47,000; and to declare an emergency. ($47,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1432-2006 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 and the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund and to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and to declare an emergency. ($660,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1607-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into five (5) contracts for the option to purchase Water Meters with Badger Meters, AMCO Water Metering Systems, Inc., Hersey Meters Co., Inc., Hughes Water and Sewers Ltd, and Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable, to authorize the expenditure of $5.00 to establish the contracts from the Universal Term Contracts Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($5.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1512-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with LifeCare Alliance for the expansion of the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program and to authorize the expenditure of $22,000.00 from the Recreation & Parks Grant Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($22,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1569-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify the agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for additional construction services related to the Alum Creek Bikeway: I270 to St. Rt. 162, Project Number 21091, to authorize the expenditure of $210,517.98 from the Parks and Recreation Voted 1999/2004 Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($210,517.98)ApprovedPass Action details
1576-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of $971,422.30 within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, to authorize the modification of Contract No. EL006089 with Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc., for additional design services related to the Whetstone Recreation Center Renovation Project, to authorize the expenditure of $190,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Voted 1999/2004 Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1578-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Badger Construction Company for the Demolition of Structures - Scioto Peninsula, to authorize the expenditure of $82,888.00 from the Recrreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($82,888.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1580-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 for the purchase and extended warranty service for an HP Design Jet 820 MFP Printer from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1584-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to renew a lease agreement, in the amount of $1.00 per year, with the Franklin County Genealogical Society for the Harrison House and the Lucas Sullivant Land Office, and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1585-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for various Facilities Improvements from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, to amend the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1593-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for various Park and Playground Improvements from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1598-2006 1CAOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to renew a lease agreement, in the amount of $1.00 per year, with the Victorian Village Society for use of the Goodale Park Residence House, and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
A0100-2006 1CAAppointmentAppointment of Elizabeth A. Clark, AICP, 229 Winthrop Road, Columbus, OH 43214 to serve on the Historic Resources Commission, replacing Andrew Wall with a new term expiration date of May 31, 2007 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0101-2006 1CAAppointmentAppointment of Maria Manta Conroy, PhD., 275 West Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1138, to serve on the Columbus Development Commission replacing Otto Beatty III with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2007 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
1631-2006 1 OrdinanceTo amend the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget, to authorize the transfer of cash between projects in the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund, to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for the Facilities Management Division with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. for the demolition of the John Maloney Health Center, 1833 Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $145,000.00 from the Facilities Management Capital Improvment Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($145,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1454-2006 1 OrdinanceTo amend section 140.04 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, to authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $23,954.99 between various objects within the general fund and any unencumbered balances within the Columbus Youth Commission to reflect realignment of departmental responsibilities with respect to the Columbus Youth Commission, to transfer administrative authority for all contracts and agreements associated with the departmental realignment to the Director of the Office of Education, to authorize and direct the appropriation and expenditure of $10,000 within the Public Safety Initiatives Fund to the Office of Education, and to declare an emergency. ($33,954.99)ApprovedPass Action details
1567-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an agreement with RAPID MR International, LLC for a Jobs Creation Tax Credit of 65% for a period of 7 years in consideration of the company's investment of $350,000 in new personal property and the creation of 11 permanent full-time jobs; and to declare an emergency. Taken from the TablePass Action details
1567-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an agreement with RAPID MR International, LLC for a Jobs Creation Tax Credit of 65% for a period of 7 years in consideration of the company's investment of $350,000 in new personal property and the creation of 11 permanent full-time jobs; and to declare an emergency. ApprovedPass Action details
1604-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $85,000 within the Jobs Growth Fund to the Development Department; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend an existing contract with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce pursuant to Ordinances 1245-2005 and 877-2006, to support a community-wide collaborative effort to attract and retain young professionals to the 315 Research + Technology Corridor and Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of $85,000 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an emergency ($85,000.00).Taken from the TablePass Action details
1604-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $85,000 within the Jobs Growth Fund to the Development Department; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend an existing contract with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce pursuant to Ordinances 1245-2005 and 877-2006, to support a community-wide collaborative effort to attract and retain young professionals to the 315 Research + Technology Corridor and Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of $85,000 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an emergency ($85,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1525-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of Virtual Partner from Advanced Public Safety for the Division of Police in accordance with the Sole Source procurement, to authorize the expenditure of $48,602.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($48,602.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1610-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Finance & Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of taser training cartridges with Vance's Outdoors Inc.; in accordance with the sole source procurement; to authorize the expenditure of $17,604.00; and to declare an emergency. ($17,604.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1575-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Development Director to enter into contract with the Ransom Company for the demolition of the Devonshire Pool located at 6245 Sunderland Drive; to authorize the expenditure of $24,450 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to take action to accept title; and to declare an emergency. ($24,450.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1643-2006 1 OrdinanceTo consent the release of parcels to Franklin County under the provisions of Chapter 5722 of certain vacant, nonproductive land situated within the boundaries of the City of Columbus known as the Poindexter Tower located at 240 N. Champion for the purpose of facilitating the return of this vacant, non-productive tax delinquent property to a tax revenue generating status and/or devotion to a public use; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1559-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Cost Agreement pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter with Urban Loft Ventures I LLC for the construction of downtown streetscape improvements at the northeast corner of Third Street and Gay Street for the Transportation Division; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1522-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with The Southside Settlement House to provide outreach and care coordination services for the Healthy Start grant program; to authorize the expenditure of $56,810 from the Health Department Grant Funds to pay the cost thereof, and to declare an emergency, (56,810)ApprovedPass Action details
1583-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $232,330.00; to authorize the appropriation of $232,330.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($232,330.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1574-2006 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and transfer of $15,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, to enter into contract with the Clintonville Community Fund for a feasibility study for a fundraising campaign for renovations to Whetstone Recreation Center, to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details