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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/25/2024 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
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C0035-2024 11CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2024 New Type: D1 To: Friendship Village of Dublin Ohio Inc 6000 Riverside Dr Columbus, OH 43017 Permit #: 29339950005 New Type: C1 C2 To: La Bodega Mini Market LLC 2703-7 Independence Village Cntr Columbus, OH 43068 Permit #: 4948245 Transfer Type: D5 To: Hambone Enterprises Buckeye LLC 1607 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 From: Slammies North High LLC DBA Slammies 1607 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 3541609 New Type: D5A To: Concert Hospitality LLC DBA Doubletree Suites 41 S High St Flrs 7-8 & Patio 50 S Front St Flrs 7-16 Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 1683831 New Type: D1 To: Ohio Springs Inc DBA Sheetz 5757 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43119 Permit #: 65215090865 Advertise Date: 11/30/2024 Agenda Date: 11/25/2024 Return Date: 12/05/2024Read and Filed  Action details
3095-2024 1FR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the contract for the option to purchase Centrex services with AT & T.Read for the First Time  Action details
3175-2024 1FR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Aspyr in support of their income support program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($434,720.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
3208-2024 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Annexation and Detachment Agreement with Prairie Township and to assent to the detachment from the City of Columbus to Prairie Township of certain real property designated as detachment parcels in the Annexation Agreement between the City and Prairie Township, in the event that the owner of a parcel so identified elects to detach.Read for the First Time  Action details
2959-2024 1FR-4OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into professional services contracts with Complete Adult Day Service Corp., Precise Mobility Solutions, Inc., and Wellsky Human & Social Services Corporation for the provision of adult day care, transportation, and data management services for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $405,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($405,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2960-2024 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into 20 not-for-profit service contracts with local senior service providers to provide social and nutrition services to older adults in Central Ohio for the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $6,075,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($6,075,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
3075-2024 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with KNS Services Inc., for purchase of cameras and equipment installation for the Police Impound lot; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $58,385.74 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund. ($58,385.74)Read for the First Time  Action details
2952-2024 1FR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $10,000 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($10,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2961-2024 1FR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a contract with Digital Water Solutions Inc. for the purchase and installation of hydrant.AI software and related items under the City’s sole source procurement provision City Codes 329.19(e) for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of up to $56,750.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($56,750.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2965-2024 1FR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract funding with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Department of Public Utilities Franklinton Stormwater Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $900,921.03 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($900,921.03)Read for the First Time  Action details
2979-2024 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Ohio Edison Company for the Fourth Water Plant Site Preparation project; to authorize a sole source procurement with The Ohio Edison Company; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $4,168,373.33 from the Water Bond Fund. ($4,168,373.33)Read for the First Time  Action details
2996-2024 1FR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the UIRF Franklinton Active Parkways Lighting project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $275,427.20 for the project. ($275,427.20)Read for the First Time  Action details
3004-2024 1FR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $73,325.27 from the Electricity Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($73,325.27)Read for the First Time  Action details
3042-2024 1FR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Travco Construction, Inc., for the 2024 Main Line Valve Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan to finance the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,958,818.80 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund and the Water Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($1,958,818.80)Read for the First Time  Action details
0311X-2024 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor the service and advocacy work of Rupert “Twink” Starr as an LGBTQ+ veteran in the community.AdoptedPass Action details
0312X-2024 1CA-2Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor the service and civil work of Cindy Turvy as an LGBTQ+ veteran in the community.AdoptedPass Action details
0310X-2024 1CA-3Ceremonial ResolutionTo Recognize and Celebrate the 3rd Year Anniversary of Opportunity PortAdoptedPass Action details
0314X-2024 1CA-4Ceremonial ResolutionTo Honor Sawaun Blakely's Contributions to HIV/AIDS Awareness and Recognize December 1st as World AIDS DayAdoptedPass Action details
0313X-2024 1CA-5Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize Dr. Rattan Lal in his numerous contributions and celebrate December 5, 2024 as World Soil Day in Columbus, Ohio.AdoptedPass Action details
2931-2024 1CA-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to renew a contract for the purchase of annual B2GNow software subscriptions, the provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management system, as well as overall product maintenance, support, and professional services; and to authorize the expenditure of $120,500.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($120,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2939-2024 1CA-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Departments of Finance and Management and Public Service, to enter into a contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for maintenance and support of the City's work and asset management system in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the City of Columbus Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $51,113.45 from the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($51,113.45)ApprovedPass Action details
2987-2024 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and extend an existing contract with OARnet/OSU for VMWare software licensing, maintenance, and support, pursuant to Columbus City Codes sections relating to not-for-profit service contracts; and to authorize the expenditure of $596,791.16 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund. ($596,791.16)ApprovedPass Action details
2992-2024 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to modify a contract with CBRE Government Services LLC for facility management services at the Franklin County Municipal Court Building; to authorize the expenditure up to $703,344.00 within the General Fund; ($703,344.00).ApprovedPass Action details
3069-2024 1CA-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to enter into contract with Mako Power LLC for the purchase and installation of two hundred and thirty-two (232) UPS batteries, and subsequent environmentally sound disposal of aged UPS Batteries at Data Center West; to authorize the expenditure of up to $66,044.00 from the Information Services Division’s Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,044.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3108-2024 1CA-11OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize transfers within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund and the Construction Management Taxable Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $178,835.24 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $20,597.68 from the Construction Management Taxable Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,375.28 from the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund in order to reimburse the general fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($204,808.20)ApprovedPass Action details
3134-2024 1CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Small Engine and Grounds Equipment Parts UTC with AG-PRO OHIO LLC and Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).ApprovedPass Action details
3204-2024 1CA-13OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Government Finance Officers Association in an amount of up to $140,000.00 to facilitate the City’s participation in their Putting Assets to Work initiative; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Jobs Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($140,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2945-2024 1CA-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Center of Entrepreneurial Development, an Ohio nonprofit corporation, in an amount of up to $500,000.00 to reimburse for the Phase I architectural, engineering and other soft costs of the property at 1878-1890 E. Main Street that provides training and business incubation assistance; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; and to also allow for reimbursements incurred prior to the Purchase Order. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3115-2024 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Service! to support the operations of Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Budget; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the execution of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3137-2024 1CA-16OrdinanceTo declare the improvements to Franklin County Tax ID Parcel Nos. 010-300599, 010-300608, and 010-300609 to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation pursuant to R.C. 5709.41 to establish the new Scioto Peninsula II TIF; to require the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City Schools; to establish an urban redevelopment tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those non-school service payments for the purposes described herein. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2950-2024 1CA-17OrdinanceTo accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3040-2024 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment easement to 700 & High LLC for a canopy along the east side of North High Street and legally allow it to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3090-2024 1CA-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 or more in a fiscal year against universal term contracts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund and the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3094-2024 1CA-20OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and expend those funds necessary to acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way in support of the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3097-2024 1CA-21OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Ohio Machinery Co. to allow for raw material and component surcharges for two trucks; to authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $207,248.34 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($207,248.34)ApprovedPass Action details
2705-2024 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $140,000.00 for the purchase of trees and nursery stock for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance to current and future purchase agreements for trees and nursery stock and establish purchase orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the citywide universal term contract with Acorn Farms, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of more than $100,000.00 from an individual universal term contract by a single agency in a calendar year in compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $140,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Tree Fund. ($140,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3166-2024 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with All Nations Worship Assembly Columbus Ohio, Inc. in support of the Tomorrow's Leaders Youth Intervention Program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3167-2024 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Gladden Community House to sponsor the organization’s Marching for More 2025 event; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2970-2024 1CA-25OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $255,266.44 from the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a HOME commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with individual homebuyers who access the American Dream Downpayment Assistance (ADDI) program. ($255,266.44)ApprovedPass Action details
3082-2024 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Healthy Linden Homes V LLC to develop 23 units of new construction rental housing in zip code 43211. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3130-2024 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2672-2024 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to enter contract with National Center for Urban Solutions, TEC dba NCUS TECH. and R.O.O.T.T. (RESTORING OUR OWN THROUGH TRANSFORMATION) for Doula Training Services in order to increase the number of qualified doulas within the Central Ohio area; to expend up to $100,000.00 from the Ohio Department of Medicaid Enhanced Maternal Health Grant, within the General Government Grant Fund, for the enhanced maternal health in Columbus and Central Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2988-2024 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with the Human Service Chamber Foundation (HSCF) to add additional funds in the amount up to $200,000.00; to authorize a transfer and expenditure within the general fund; and to extend the contract expiration date by six months to June 30, 2025. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3141-2024 1CA-30OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $48,229.00 with NNEMAP, Inc., one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize that food provided within the pantry to be public purpose; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $48,229.00 from the Elevate! Program’s General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($48,229.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3142-2024 1CA-31OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $31,771.00 with The Homeless Families Foundation, DBA Home for Families, one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $31,771.00 from the Elevate! Program’s General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($31,771.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3146-2024 1CA-32OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Education Foundation For Freedom, one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate! Program’s Emergency Human Services Fund budget; to authorize that food and snack are a public purpose for this program; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3147-2024 1CA-33OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Community Housing Network, Inc., one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate! Program’s General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3149-2024 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Central Community House of Columbus, one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate! Program’s Emergency Human Services Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3150-2024 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $400,000.00 from the 2024 HOME Administration monies within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Department of Development to provide funding for personnel expenses in the Department of Development’s Housing Division for FY 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2826-2024 1CA-36OrdinanceTo 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 with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC and Law and Order Technology, LLC for the purchase of computers, monitors, and accessories for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $461,553.40 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund. ($461,553.40)ApprovedPass Action details
2868-2024 1CA-37OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to transfer $77,344.00 in grant appropriation from the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, to the City Attorney's Office for their shared United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women grant; and to approve ongoing authority for both departments to request the City Auditor to transfer project appropriations between departments and divisions to achieve grant goals within the award time frame ($77,344.00).ApprovedPass Action details
3026-2024 1CA-38OrdinanceTo authorize an appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police; to authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to enter into year nine of the OSU Crime Interdiction Security Initiative; and to declare an emergency ($150,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
3076-2024 1CA-39OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. for the Division of Police, for the purpose of processing, negotiating, and auditing prisoner medical claims; to authorize the expenditure of $72,565.56 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($72,565.56)ApprovedPass Action details
3113-2024 1CA-40OrdinanceTo authorize the Public Safety Director to accept a grant award from the State of Ohio Division of EMS for the purchase of training equipment for the Division of Fire, to appropriate $3,264.88 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,264.88)ApprovedPass Action details
3279-2024 1CA-41OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a contract with Opal C’s Catering for food, beverage, and catering services related to violence prevention community outreach and engagement activities; to authorize the transfer of $4,000.00 within the General Fund: to authorize the expenditure of $3,880.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the payment of program expenses beginning November 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($3,880.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2888-2024 1CA-42OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC for a service, maintenance and support contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage under the City’s sole source procurement provision; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $522,400.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($522,400.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2890-2024 1CA-43OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the existing contract with Gable Elevator for elevator maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund for the first renewal period. ($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2898-2024 1CA-44OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket Management System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $36,583.21 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($36,583.21)ApprovedPass Action details
2900-2024 1CA-45OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to add funding to the contract for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services with Invizions, Inc. for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2912-2024 1CA-46OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory services; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2915-2024 1CA-47OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and wastewater treatment plant bypass penalties to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2967-2024 1CA-48OrdinanceTo 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 Computers & Accessories for the Department of Public Utilities from Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, CDW Government LLC, and Law and Order Technology, LLC, as applicable; and to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($40,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3012-2024 1CA-49OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts and supplies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3024-2024 1CA-50OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Ethosoft, Inc. for the DOSD and DOW Lab Information Management System Upgrade project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund and within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to expend up to $55,000.00 each from the Water Bond Fund and from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3025-2024 1CA-51OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the annual discharge fees for fiscal year 2024 to the State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and the Division of Stormwater; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($92,800.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3045-2024 1CA-52OrdinanceTo authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s storm sewer easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 3678, Page 14, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
A0193-2024 1CA-53AppointmentAppointment of Kevin Parzych, of 262 Thurman Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2027 (résumé attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0194-2024 1CA-54AppointmentReappointment of Monica Cerrezuela, 232 S. Monroe Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and term expiration date of December 31, 2029 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0195-2024 1CA-55AppointmentReappointment of Elizabeth Miller, 2554 Swan Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and expiration date of December 31, 2029 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0196-2024 1CA-56AppointmentAppointment of Jiamin (Effy) Yin, of 158 Fawn Court, Westerville, OH, 43081, to serve on the German Village Commission with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2027 (résumé attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
2968-2024 1SR-1OrdinanceTo adopt the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the Draft FY 2025 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA programs; to authorize the acceptance of 2025 HUD Community Planning and Development grant awards; to authorize the filing of the final 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and final FY 2025 Annual Action Plan with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2969-2024 1SR-2OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $4,806,427.00 in CDBG grant funds (Fund 2248) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter in Subrecipient Agreements with community-based partners to undertake eligible activities; and to declare an emergency. ($4,806,427.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2984-2024 1SR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a professional services agreement with OST Inc. of The District of Columbia (OST Inc.) for consulting services; to authorize the extension of purchase order PO452697 for one year to make funds available through June 20, 2026; to waive relevant sections of Columbus City Codes pertaining to competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3019-2024 1SR-4OrdinanceTo 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 appropriate purchase agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, an approved reseller of Microsoft products, for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and “true-up” costs; to appropriate $2,852,156.40 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $53,800.00 from the Information Services operating fund, $127,543.07 from the Municipal Court Judges general fund budget, and $2,852,156.40 from the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,033,499.47)ApprovedPass Action details
3009-2024 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Regional Airport Authority; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($2,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3229-2024 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Next Generation Corporation to purchase, renovate, or construct real property assets in targeted central city areas to advance economic and community development initiatives; to authorize the expenditure of $5,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2980-2024 1SR-7OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for construction inspection and administration fees; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,259,442.19 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the purpose of providing sufficient funding for construction inspection and administration services on Public Service projects. ($2,259,442.19)ApprovedPass Action details
2981-2024 1SR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to expend up to $6,000,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to support the Roadway Improvements - I-70/71 South and East Freeways project administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation to support utility relocation, construction and inspection costs. ($6,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3191-2024 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, or a designee, to enter into contract with Duncan Sales, Inc. dba City Wide Facility Solutions (Columbus) for the provision of snow removal and de-icing services this winter; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for that purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3213-2024 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, or a designee, to enter into contract with Evergreen Landscaping and Construction LLC for the provision of snow removal and de-icing services this winter; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $176,250.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for that purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($176,250.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3257-2024 1LAOrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Saint Stephen Community Services, Inc. in support of Christmas Cares/Unions Share; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2949-2024 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $2,553,033.00 within the 2024 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) entitlement grant within the General Government Grant fund from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to declare an emergency. ($2,553,033.00) ApprovedPass Action details
2859-2024 1SR-12OrdinanceTo agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 12.47+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Upper Arlington.Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
2859-2024 1 OrdinanceTo agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 12.47+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Upper Arlington.Approved as AmendedPass Action details
2989-2024 1SR-13OrdinanceTo adopt a new Combined Development Related Fee Schedule for the Departments of Building and Zoning Services, Public Service, and Public Safety. ($0.00)Postponed to Date CertainPass Action details
2924-2024 1SR-20OrdinanceTo amend City Code Section 591.04 to allow for an increase in the fare rate schedule for licensed taxicabs for travel and waiting times from $0.45 to $0.50. ($0.00)Postponed to Date CertainPass Action details
3028-2024 1SR-14OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the grant service contract from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County in the amount of $1,860,697.11; to authorize the appropriation of $2,230,697.11, which includes program revenues, to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,230,697.11)ApprovedPass Action details
3135-2024 1SR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept and execute a reimbursable grant agreement, in an amount up to $6,682,210.00, from the U.S. Department of Human Services; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $6,682,210.00 for the Department of Development within the General Governmental Grant fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds effective October 1, 2023 through the term of the grant ending September 30, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($6,682,210.00)ApprovedPass Action details
3071-2024 1SR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Magnet Forensics, to renew digital licenses and procure additional software licenses; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $298,937.15 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($298,937.15)ApprovedPass Action details
2928-2024 1SR-17OrdinanceTo 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 transformers and distribution switchgear for the Division of Power from Professional Electric Products Co. d/b/a PEPCO; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,692,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,692,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2930-2024 1SR-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of lamps and street lights and accessories for the Division of Power; to authorize the transfer of $600,000.00 between object classes in the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,322,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,322,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2948-2024 1SR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, Llc for the Department of Public Utilities Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,788,615.72 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($1,788,615.72)ApprovedPass Action details
2836-2024 1SR-21OrdinanceTo amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new water rates for the year beginning January 1, 2025; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs; and to repeal the existing sections being amended.ApprovedPass Action details
2837-2024 1SR-22OrdinanceTo amend Chapters 1139, 1145, and 1147 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2025; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs; to update the naming convention of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage plants; to provide flexibility regarding sewer lateral slopes; to provide clarification regarding separate sewer connections; and to repeal the existing sections being amended.ApprovedPass Action details
2838-2024 1SR-23OrdinanceTo amend Section 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2025, and to repeal the existing Section being amended.ApprovedPass Action details
2839-2024 1SR-24OrdinanceTo amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2025; to repeal the existing sections being amended; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to implement a new low income adjustment and update the senior citizen adjustment; and to add a representative of the Division of Power to the Sewer and Water Advisory Board, assign it review of electric rates, and rename it the Utility Advisory Board.Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
2839-2024 1 OrdinanceTo amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2025; to repeal the existing sections being amended; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to implement a new low income adjustment and update the senior citizen adjustment; and to add a representative of the Division of Power to the Sewer and Water Advisory Board, assign it review of electric rates, and rename it the Utility Advisory Board.Approved as AmendedPass Action details