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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/31/2025 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
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C0009-2025 11CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 2025 TREX Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A To: Kiza Restaurant & Bar LLC 155 N 5th St Columbus, OH 43215 From: SLZ Inc DBA Sahara Grille 4794 Dressler Rd NW Jackson Twp Canton, OH 44718 Permit #: 4687843 TREX Type: D2 D1 To: KA36 LLC DBA The Café on East 5th 1st Fl Only 260 E Fifth Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: Donatos Pizzeria LLC DBA Donatos Pizza 1st Fl & Bsmt 1815 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Permit #: 4529400 New Type: C1 C2 D6 To: 2498 Summit Inc DBA Laylas Smoke Shop 2498 Summit St Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 9183867 New Type: D3 D3A To: Ramos Alex LLC 3036 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 71956730015 New Type: D1 D3 To: KA36 LLC DBA The Café on East 5th 1st Fl Only 260 E Fifth Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 45294000005 Advertise Date: 4/5/2025 Agenda Date: 3/31/2025 Return Date: 4/10/2025   Not available
0063X-2025 12Ceremonial ResolutionTo Honor and Recognize the Founding & Establishment of Fortuna Bank, Ohio's First Women-Owned Bank, During Women's History Month   Not available
0057X-2025 13Ceremonial ResolutionTo Celebrate the Legacy of Jazz in Columbus and Recognize April as Jazz Appreciation Month in the City of Columbus   Not available
0067X-2025 14Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor Robert Southers of Franklin County Municipal Court for receiving the fifth annual Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award.   Not available
0068X-2025 15Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize and celebrate April as Earth Month and Tuesday, April 22, 2025 as Earth Day in Columbus, Ohio.   Not available
0702-2025 1FR-1OrdinanceThis ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a professional services contract with Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc., for fiber optic locating services for one year; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)   Not available
0596-2025 1FR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Jim Pattison Developments (U.S.) Inc. (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $16,300,000.00 in real property improvements and the creation of fifteen (15) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $624,000.00.   Not available
0647-2025 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Jetway Flex, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $10,298,498.00 in real property improvements and the creation of twelve (12) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $600,000.00.   Not available
0710-2025 1FR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement granting a tax credit of sixty percent (60%) for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years with Safelite Group, Inc., in consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of $19,200,000.00 and the creation of twenty-five (25) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,040,000.00 and the retention of three-hundred twenty-nine (329) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $37,917,250.00.   Not available
0735-2025 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with WSA Studio (Wandel & Schnell Architects, Inc.) for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in the consideration of twenty (20) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated payroll of approximately $1,700,000.00 and the retention and relocation of twenty-four (24) full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated annual payroll of approximately $2,074,876.00 as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution Number 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007. ($0.00)   Not available
0752-2025 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to $1,750,000.00 for the purpose implementing the 2022 Downtown Columbus Strategic Plan, which may include but is not limited to services focused on land use, retail opportunities, safety, and parking; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,750,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($1,750,000.00)   Not available
0816-2025 1FR-7OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Commercial Office Modernization Incentive Pilot Program Contribution Agreement with Safelite Group, Inc.; to authorize payment of Soft Costs expenses incurred prior to the issuance of the purchase order; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund. ($500,000.00)   Not available
0759-2025 1FR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portions of easements known as Trabue Subdivision, to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($0.00)   Not available
0668-2025 1FR-9OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($350,000.00).   Not available
0669-2025 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Community Arts Project, Inc., DBA The King Arts Complex to provide financial support toward community programming, facility operations and maintenance; and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($125,000.00)   Not available
0676-2025 1FR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code ($100,000.00)   Not available
0677-2025 1FR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Franklin County Historical Society, dba Center of Science and Industry for summer camp programming services; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)   Not available
0246-2025 1FR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Decker Construction Company for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,450,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($2,450,000.00)   Not available
0361-2025 1FR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with JDM Services, LLC dba Frank Road Recycling Solutions for a Clean Fill Disposal Site; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $165,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds ($165,000.00)   Not available
0631-2025 1FR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund and within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $229,324.96 from the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Storm Bond Fund for this modification. ($229,324.96)   Not available
0633-2025 1FR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $297,500.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($297,500.00)   Not available
0634-2025 1FR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns, and Dehaven, Inc, for the Sanitary Pump Station Evaluation and Upgrade Program Project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract modification. ($300,000.00)   Not available
0682-2025 1FR-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $494,528.30 from the Water Market Rate Fund. ($494,528.30)   Not available
0739-2025 1FR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with GHD Consulting Inc. for the Walnut Street Sanitary Sewer Extension project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $973,446.79 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($973,446.79)   Not available
0787-2025 1FR-20OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN24-011) of Horizon Science Academy Elementary School Inc. for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.837± acres in Mifflin Township. ($0.00)   Not available
0851-2025 1FR-21OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with the South Side Thrive Collaborative in support of the Parsons Avenue Outreach Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds on reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($165,900.00)   Not available
0550-2025 1FR-22OrdinanceTo rezone 846-848 SEYMOUR AVE. (43205), being 0.11± acres located on the east side of Seymour Avenue, 184± feet north of East Livingston Avenue, From: R-2F, Residential District, To: R-4, Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-074).   Not available
0552-2025 1FR-23OrdinanceTo rezone 786-788 SEYMOUR AVE. (43205), being 0.12± acres located on the east side of Seymour Avenue, 106± feet north of Gault Street, From: R-2F, Residential District, To: R-4, Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-077).   Not available
0554-2025 1FR-24OrdinanceTo rezone 798 SEYMOUR AVE. (43205), being 0.12± acres located at the northeast corner of Seymour Avenue and Gault Street, From: R-2F, Residential District, To: R-4, Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-079).   Not available
0824-2025 1FR-25OrdinanceTo rezone 4810 ALKIRE RD. (43228), being 8.12± acres located on the north side of Alkire Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-062).   Not available
0826-2025 1FR-26OrdinanceTo rezone 2512 JACKSON PI. (43223), being 5.83± acres located 278± feet west of Jackson Pike and 650± feet north of Dyer Road, From: EQ, Excavation and Quarrying District, To: M, Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-071).   Not available
0827-2025 1FR-27OrdinanceTo rezone 6955-6999 HARLEM RD. (43081), being 4.40± acres located on the west side of Harlem Road, 882± feet north of Central College Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-059).   Not available
0828-2025 1FR-28OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance #2883-2022, passed November 7, 2022 (Z22-025), for property located at 543 TAYLOR AVE. (43203), by repealing Section 3 and replacing with new Section 3 to modify the parking setback commitments and the site plan of said property within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z22-025A).   Not available
3400-2024 1FR-29OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 155 HUGHES ST. (43203), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-118).   Not available
0551-2025 1FR-30OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; and 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 846-848 SEYMOUR AVE. (43205), to allow reduced development standards for a three-unit dwelling in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-164).   Not available
0553-2025 1FR-31OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 786-788 SEYMOUR AVE. (43205), to allow reduced development standards for a three-unit dwelling in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-167).   Not available
0555-2025 1FR-32OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 798 SEYMOUR AVE. (43205), to allow reduced development standards for a three-unit dwelling in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-170).   Not available
0825-2025 1FR-33OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3312.43, Improved surface required; and 3321.07(A), Landscaping, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2512 JACKSON PI. (43223), to allow reduced development standards for a renewable gas production facility in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-160).   Not available
0830-2025 1FR-34OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 66 THURMAN AVE. (43206), to allow the addition of a single-unit dwelling to an existing office building with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-125).   Not available
0060X-2025 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo Recognize the Charter Celebration for Antioch Jordan Baptist Church   Not available
0061X-2025 1CA-2Ceremonial ResolutionHonoring the Installation of Reverend Dr. Kevin Dudley as the 13th Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church   Not available
0062X-2025 1CA-3Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize the contributions of Department of Neighborhood’s Deputy Director Todd Dieffenderfer   Not available
0058X-2025 1CA-4Ceremonial ResolutionTo Honor the Retirement of the Reverend Joshua C. Kelly from First Church of God   Not available
0064X-2025 1CA-5Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Aaron Shumate, 1985-2025   Not available
0560-2025 1CA-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Underground Cable Accessories with The Loeb Electric Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)   Not available
0580-2025 1CA-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to enter into a renewal contract with Express Wash Holdco LLC (DBA: Moo Moo) for vehicle washing services; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)   Not available
0629-2025 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station 17 - HVAC Renovations project; to authorize a transfer of $30,375.00 and expenditure up to $200,375.00 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($200,375.00)   Not available
0684-2025 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)   Not available
0705-2025 1CA-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for the Police Substation #19 Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $362,775.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($362,775.00)   Not available
0722-2025 1CA-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Protective Footwear with W.W. Grainger; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)   Not available
0727-2025 1CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Sports Apparel with Challenger Teamwear LLC, Nickleson Enterprises Limited and ROI Marketing Company Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $3.00. ($3.00)   Not available
0732-2025 1CA-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Parker Hoses and Accessories with Hersh Packing and Rubber Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)   Not available
0733-2025 1CA-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase orders for labor, material, supplies, and equipment related to the replacement of elevator belts at the 141 N. Front Street Building; To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc.; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $83,414.73 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($83,414.73)   Not available
0734-2025 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to modify the current contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the Columbus Public Health Department, to authorize the expenditure of $41,398.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($41,398.00)   Not available
0743-2025 1CA-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Wearing Apparel with Midwest Graphics & Awards, Challenger Teamwear LLC, Nickleson Enterprises Limited and ROI Marketing Company Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)   Not available
0713-2025 1CA-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreements for a the second time for Assignment & Assumption with The Hub XO, LLC (I, II, III, VI), to remove The Hub XO, LLC (I, II, III, VI) as the ENTERPRISES and parties to the AGREEMENTS and to be replaced with EXETER 1260 LONDON GROVEPORT, LLC, EXETER 1302 LONDON GROVEPORT, LLC, EXETER 6322 COLLINGS, LLC, and EXETER 6201 COLLINGS (2024), LLC as the ENTERPRISES and parties to the AGREEMENTS, and to redefine the PROJECT SITE.   Not available
0756-2025 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for loan servicing, to authorize payments for services starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 from the 2025 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)   Not available
0802-2025 1CA-19OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 2628-2003 that established, inter alia, the Northland TIF to broaden the location of where the Northland TIF service payments in lieu of taxes may be expended and to supplement the description of the urban redevelopment and public infrastructure improvements payable from said service payments in lieu of taxes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)   Not available
0502-2025 1CA-20OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to appropriate funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Abbot Studios for the Facilities - Marion Road Refuse Warehouse Renovation project; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund to pay for this contract. ($500,000.00)   Not available
0599-2025 1CA-21OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.149 acre portion of the right-of-way near Parsons Avenue to CCN Investments LLC. ($0.00)   Not available
0643-2025 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)   Not available
0728-2025 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service, to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Safe Routes to School Program; to accept and expend grant funds; and to issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)   Not available
0666-2025 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with API Security Services & Investigations Inc. for security services at the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department pools, sporting facilities, and public events; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285, and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)   Not available
0671-2025 1CA-25OrdinanceTo amend ordinance 2486-2024, in order to authorize the change from CT Consultants, Inc., Vendor 006450, to Verdantas LLC, Vendor 006701, within the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)   Not available
0678-2025 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize the expenditure of $295,680.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the 2025 lease-purchase payments to PNC Bank, National Association and Lake Erie Golf Cars, Inc.; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into the fifth year of a lease agreement with PNC Bank, National Association and Lake Erie Golf Cars, Inc. for the lease-purchase payments and maintenance of 385 golf riding carts; and to declare an emergency. ($295,680.00)   Not available
0679-2025 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Urban Forestry Grant Program, which will be used to plant up to 250 street trees in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)   Not available
0680-2025 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with A&S Play Zone LLC dba A&S Party Rental LLC to provided services for open play activities, games and attractions for 2025 Cap City Festivals; to authorize the expenditure of $98,985.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($98,985.00)   Not available
0640-2025 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to accept a grant from the Ohio Attorney General for the reimbursement of purchases associated with the 2023-2024 Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program, on behalf of the Division of Fire, in the amount of $40,000.00; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement(s) for personal safety supplies with HighCom Armor Solutions, INC.; to authorize the expenditure of $39,938.40, from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)   Not available
0729-2025 1CA-30OrdinanceTo repeal Ordinance No. 0274-2025 in its entirety due to the fact that the contract with SoundThinking Inc. had expired and could no longer be amended. ($0.00)   Not available
0775-2025 1CA-31OrdinanceTo authorize the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire to accept a donation of labor, materials and supplies from CME Federal Credit Union to update the front lobby and gym (graduation) area of the Columbus Fire Division Training Academy by providing signage, furniture and paint; and to authorize a right of entry access upon city property to CME Federal Credit Union to provide the labor, materials and supplies contemplated by the donation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)   Not available
0785-2025 1CA-32OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy & Programs to train probation staff; to appropriate $40,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court Department of Probation and Pretrial Services for the purpose of staff training; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)   Not available
0806-2025 1CA-33OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, to establish purchase orders for labor, material, supplies, and equipment in conjunction with the purchase of office furniture, system furniture, or other space planning and configuration needs for the City Attorney’s Office for the 17th Floor of the Municipal Court building; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Workspace Ohio LLC, DBA Dupler Office; to authorize the expenditure of $122,387.65 from the Environmental Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($122,387.65)   Not available
0290-2025 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding with the contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $824,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($824,000.00)   Not available
0317-2025 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers; and to authorize the expenditure of $37,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and $40,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($77,000.00)   Not available
0318-2025 1CA-36OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew and modify a contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetative Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($900,000.00)   Not available
0319-2025 1CA-37OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding with the contract with The Paul Peterson Company for Traffic Control Services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($80,000.00)   Not available
0453-2025 1CA-38OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract for with Rock Gate Capital LLC for CDL Training Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $85,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund and $85,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($255,000.00)   Not available
0467-2025 1CA-39OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc. for utility operations and maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, and $15,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($83,000.00)   Not available
0504-2025 1CA-40OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction services contract modification with D & M Painting Corp. for the Rome-Hilliard West Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $28,501.81 for the project. ($28,501.81)   Not available
0515-2025 1CA-41OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to expend up to $214,836.28 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the modification. ($214,836.28).   Not available
0543-2025 1CA-42OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Accenture LLP for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2020-2022 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to expend up to $90,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($90,000.00)   Not available
0545-2025 1CA-43OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a sole-source contract for maintenance and repair services for WQAL instruments with Agilent Technologies, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,005.40 from the 2025 Division of Water Operating Fund. ($63,005.40)   Not available
0607-2025 1CA-44OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into agreements with and accept contributions from Franklin Township relative to the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements project; and to, as necessary, provide a refund to Franklin Township. ($0.00)   Not available
0612-2025 1CA-45OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Small Electric Motors from Grainger for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,839.44 from Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($50,839.44)   Not available
0690-2025 1CA-46OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to expend up to $409,874.90 from the Water Bond Fund for the modification; and to declare an emergency. ($409,874.90)   Not available
0700-2025 1CA-47OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into loan agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority for capital improvement projects; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00)   Not available
0714-2025 1CA-48OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a professional services contract with Patrick Engineering, Inc., for the Comprehensive Master Planning Consulting Services for the Division of Power project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $205,786.15 from the Electricity Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($205,786.15)   Not available
0587-2025 1CA-49OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $250,000.00 with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical LLC as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund. ($250,000.00).   Not available
0590-2025 1CA-50OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $250,000.00 with The Waterworks LLC as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Development Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Development Affordable Housing Taxable Fund. ($250,000.00)   Not available
0627-2025 1CA-51OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Building and Zoning Services to modify an existing service contract with Touchstone IQ to add natural gas automated benchmarking services; to authorize an appropriation in the Development Services Fund; and to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)   Not available
0736-2025 1CA-52OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN24-003) of Judy and Woodford Holzbacher for the annexation of certain territory containing 6.4± acres in Truro Township.   Not available
0737-2025 1CA-53OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN24-010) of Kashmiry Investments LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.544± acres in Blendon Township.   Not available
0754-2025 1CA-54OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract in an amount up to $80,400.00 with Franklin County Public Health, to provide lead risk inspection/assessor services to the Lead Safe Columbus program; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $50,400.00, using LHR24 Grant, up to $10,000.00, using ODOD LEAD Grant, and up to $20,000.00, using general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,400.00)   Not available
0789-2025 1CA-55OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-004) of 22.1± Acres in Jackson and Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)   Not available
0786-2025 1SR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept and execute a private grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE) in an amount up to $90,000.00 under their “Small Business Boost Grant” program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $90,000.00 which will be reimbursed upon receipt of the grant funds at various stages of the process; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a not-for-profit service contract with Jewish Family Services in an amount up to $30,000.00 and be effective as of January 1, 2025; to authorize the execution of the grant agreements with the Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (all not for profit agencies) listed above each in the amount of $15,000.00 effective March 1, 2025; and to receive an additional $10,000.00 as revenue for being deemed an “Expert Mentor” by the CFE which will be deposited into the departments general fund budget as miscellaneous revenue;and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)   Not available
0683-2025 1SR-2OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Sanitary Bond Fund, the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, and the Albany Crossing TIF Fund; to appropriate funds within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund, the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, and the Albany Crossing TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,376,256.51 from various funding sources for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($15,376,256.51)   Not available
0675-2025 1SR-3OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the 2025 Summer Food Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,500,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to enter into an agreement with Columbus City Schools in the amount of $2,300,000.00 for the preparation and delivery of meals for the Summer Food Program; to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)   Not available
0810-2025 1SR-4OrdinanceTo accept Memorandum of Understanding #2025-03 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend Appendix B (classification listing) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2023 through April 23, 2026, by recoding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designations for six (6) CWA Local 4502 classifications; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)   Not available
0812-2025 1SR-5OrdinanceTo accept Memorandum of Understanding #2016-01 (Revised) executed between representatives of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 4502, which amends the Collective Bargaining Agreement, April 24, 2023 through April 23, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)   Not available
0569-2025 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a new contract for maintenance with Cincinnati Bell, Inc. dba Agile Network Builders, LLC, for network connectivity between the City’s communication towers and the dispatching centers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize an expenditure of $141,360.00 from the General Fund. ($141,360.00).   Not available
0730-2025 1SR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with SoundThinking Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc., for the use of a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis program; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $661,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($661,500.00)   Not available
0468-2025 1SR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Southerly WWTP Capacity Evaluation and Expansion/Optimization Study project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sewer Grants Sanitary Fund and the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to make the final contract amount contingent upon the execution of a contract with the Environmental Protection Agency for Community Project Funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $6,278,771.00 from the Sewer Grants Sanitary Fund and the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($6,278,771.00)   Not available
0546-2025 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for Specialty Maintenance Craft Services and to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,736,700.00 from the Electricity, Water, Sewerage Operating Fund. ($1,736,700.00)   Not available
0568-2025 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Light Duty Trucks for the Division of Water with Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,092,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and $140,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,232,000.00)   Not available
0597-2025 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the Power Purchase Agreements with DG Columbus Jackson Pike LLC and DG Harvest 2023 LLC, to provide funding for the purchase of energy and environmental attributes generated at the photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Parsons Avenue Water Plant; to authorize the expenditure of $3,520,281.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify past outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with DG Columbus Solar LLC and to authorize the assignment of all past outstanding, present, and future business done by the City of Columbus from DG Columbus Solar LLC to DG Harvest 2023 LLC. ($3,520,281.00)   Not available
0617-2025 1SR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Complete General Construction Company for the 2021 General Construction Contract project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund, the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 to pay for the contract modification. ($2,500,000.00)   Not available
0724-2025 1SR-13OrdinanceThis ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Knoll View Place, LLC in an amount up to $1,250,000.00 for the Knoll View Place project. ($1,250,000.00).   Not available
0726-2025 1SR-14OrdinanceThis ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Scioto Rise Place, LLC in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the Scioto Rise Place project. ($1,500,000.00).   Not available