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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/31/2023 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
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C0021-2023 11CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2023. Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: Xiang Feast LLC DBA Pacific Eatery & Catering 4514 Kenny Rd Ste B Columbus, OH 43220 From: E M Chung LLC DBA Pacific Eatery & Catering 4515 Kenny Rd Ste B Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 9804439 New Type: D1 To: North City Tavern LLC & Patio 46 Dillmont Dr Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 6458712 New Type: D5 To: Seitans Realm LLC 3494-3496 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 79482270005 New Type: D2 To: Hogan Hospitality LLC DBA Lotus Lounge 6068 Channingway Blvd Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 3906068 New Type: D2 To: Kyashu Ramen LLC 1280 W 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 4940690 New Type: D1 To: Thai On High LLC DBA Khaotown Bar 972 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 88712610005 Transfer Type: D5 To: Skats LLC 8701 Lyra Dr Columbus, OH 43240 From: Dive Bars of Ohio Corp 3024 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 9219518 Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6 To: Beechcroft 1935 Newsstand Corp 1935Read and Filed  Action details
0150X-2023 12Ceremonial ResolutionTo Designate August 31st, 2023 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of ColumbusAdoptedPass Action details
1831-2023 1FR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with St. Mary School, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($500,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1833-2023 1FR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Elevate Northland in an amount of up to $500,000.00, to advance the planning, design and construction of new community center space to continue providing training and business incubation assistance to the Northland community; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($500,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2186-2023 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, to advance the planning, design and construction of the new expansion to their facility located at 711 E. Livingston Avenue across from Nationwide Children's Hospital; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2228-2023 1FR-4OrdinanceThis legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Community Reinvestment Area Agreement for the third time to right size the job creation commitment based on the revised reduced amount of square footage of the project per the Tax Incentive Review Council ("TIRC") recommendations, and to determine the current Carryforward Amount.Read for the First Time  Action details
2305-2023 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Priscilla Tyson Consulting, LLC to assist in the completion and opening of the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center (PVMCC); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes. ($100,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2187-2023 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Freedom Equity, Inc. in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for a micro loan program to support small minority businesses; to authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 between the Citywide Account and the Department of Development; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement. ($1,500,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2147-2023 1FR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an agreement with Columbus Fibernet, LLC (CFN) for fiber optic cable maintenance services for the CFN fiber duct system in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,746.45 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($82,746.45)Read for the First Time  Action details
2266-2023 1FR-8OrdinanceTo appropriate $610,000.00 to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, from the unappropriated cash balance of the Information Services Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a non-profit services contract with Smart Columbus LLC in an amount up to $610,000.00 to support the ongoing efforts and work of the Smart Columbus organization; and to authorize the expenditure of $610,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($610,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2198-2023 1FR-9OrdinanceTo dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Central College Road. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2249-2023 1FR-10OrdinanceTo extinguish a 7.195 acre portion of right-of-way north of Aircenter Drive and east of Stelzer Road; and to transfer the asset to Columbus Regional Airport Authority.Read for the First Time  Action details
2096-2023 1FR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) H2Ohio water quality initiative which will be used to restore wetlands at Three Creeks Park. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2099-2023 1FR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to issue a nonexclusive sewer easement to the Village of Galena for installation of a subsurface sanitary sewer to provide services to their Miller Farms development. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2100-2023 1FR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to issue a nonexclusive sewer easement to the YWCA for installation of storm water services at Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-261917-00, which is managed as the Majestic Paint Parkland by the Recreation and Parks Department. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2148-2023 1FR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State University to implement Ready4Success, a screening and improvement strategy, and Read It Again, Read it Again - Math, and to provide mid-year student assessment; and to authorize the expenditure of $491,000.00 from the General Fund. ($491,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1880-2023 1FR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code pertaining to waiver of competitive bidding, with The Ohio State University, Office of Sponsored Programs, for the NPDES Stormwater and Clintonville Blueprint Monitoring Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($275,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2276-2023 1FR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with Wentz, McInerney, Peifer & Petroff, LLC for legal and educational services in support of the work of the Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Job Growth subfund. ($20,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2013-2023 1FR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a First Amendment to the Bond Funded Grant Agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC, to permit the reimbursement of project costs incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2268-2023 1FR-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with Rebuilding Together Central Ohio dba ModCon Living, in an amount up to $270,000.00 towards providing home repair services to residents of the North Central community; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $270,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order. ($270,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2233-2023 1FR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Child and Infant Car Safety Seats with Evenflo Co., Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2242-2023 1FR-20OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of computers, monitors, and accessories, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services; to authorize the expenditure of $179,303.12 from the Division of Support Services’ general fund operating budget. ($179,303.12)Read for the First Time  Action details
2291-2023 1FR-21OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Garden Club Project; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1945-2023 1FR-22OrdinanceTo amend various sections of Title 11, Chapters 1145 and 1147, of the Columbus City Codes to make changes to the restrictions, prohibitions, and prohibited activities related to trucked wastes and dumping procedures at a specific facility, referred to as the TWDS (Trucked Waste Discharge Station).Read for the First Time  Action details
0151X-2023 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo Commend the Columbus Women’s Commission on their Advocacy for Black Women’s Pay EquityAdoptedPass Action details
0145X-2023 1CA-2Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize and celebrate the 50th Annual Greek Festival in Columbus.AdoptedPass Action details
1866-2023 1CA-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic Development Agreement with WESTBEND QOZB, LLC to outline the mutual plans and certain commitments of the parties as it relates to the WestBend development on the former site of Buckeye Auto Parks property on McKinely Avenue.ApprovedPass Action details
1961-2023 1CA-4OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN23-003) of Airport Commerce Park LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 2.3± acres in Mifflin Township.ApprovedPass Action details
1963-2023 1CA-5OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN23-004) of Michael and Lindy McGaughey for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.1± acres in Sharon Township.ApprovedPass Action details
1964-2023 1CA-6OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN23-005) of Michael and Lindy McGaughey for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.1± acres in Sharon Township.ApprovedPass Action details
1966-2023 1CA-7OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN23-008) of John Martin & David Martin for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.8± acres in Jackson Township.ApprovedPass Action details
2093-2023 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and transfer of $10,000.00 of service payments in lieu of taxes between the Milo-Grogan TIF Fund and the Housing Business Tax Incentive Fund; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $5,000.00 annually of service payments in lieu of taxes between the Milo-Grogan TIF Fund and the Housing Business Tax Incentive Fund during the term of the tax increment financing agreement; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of service payments in lieu of taxes deposited, or to be deposited, into the Milo-Grogan TIF Fund to the developer or its designee; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, on behalf of the City, to enter into a tax increment financing agreement between the City and Half Baked Holdings, LLC for reimbursement of certain public infrastructure improvements, as defined by R.C. 5709.40(A)(8). ($10,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2171-2023 1CA-9OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN23-011) of Bachman Farm Ltd. for the annexation of certain territory containing 63.8± acres in Madison Township.ApprovedPass Action details
2173-2023 1CA-10OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN23-011) of Bachman Farm Ltd. for the annexation of certain territory containing 30.7± acres in Madison Township.ApprovedPass Action details
2230-2023 1CA-11OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-016) of 22.7± Acres in Prairie Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2299-2023 1CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Fashion Council to support the Fashion Week event and programming; to authorize an appropriation within the Job Growth subfund; to authorize a transfer of appropriations within the general fund; to authorize an expenditure from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2142-2023 1CA-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprises LLC for Smartsheet Control Center subscriptions and licenses; to authorize the expenditure of up to $158,529.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund for the above-mentioned purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($158,529.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2174-2023 1CA-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, for various Departments, to enter into a renewal agreement with VCloud Tech, Inc. for the renewal of annual software support and maintenance for Netmotion software licenses; to authorize the expenditure of $89,722.95 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency ($89,722.95).ApprovedPass Action details
2118-2023 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.055 acre portion of the un-named alley that is adjacent to 1954 Kenton Avenue to Molly C. Mount. ($23,950.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2157-2023 1CA-16OrdinanceTo authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for construction inspection and administration fees; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the purpose of providing sufficient funding for construction inspection and administration services on Public Service projects. ($300,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2201-2023 1CA-17OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $80,000.00 for the purchase and installation of snow and lighting equipment for the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to solicit bids and enter into contract for the purchase and installation of snow and lighting equipment on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management; to authorize the expenditure of up to $80,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
2243-2023 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company, and other railroad companies as needed, relative to the Bridge Rehabilitation - Front St and Nationwide Blvd project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $40,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for this project; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2212-2023 1CA-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with the following not-for-profit agencies in support of summer youth employment and programs: Liberians in Columbus Inc.; to authorize the transfer, appropriation and expenditure of $50,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting May 22, 2023; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2213-2023 1CA-20OrdinanceThis ordinance will modify Ordinance 1585-2023 passed on May 22, 2023 to correct the organization name originally listed as Ohio Black Dance to OhioDance on behalf of Ohio Black Dance and authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a service agreement with the not-for-profit agency OhioDance on behalf of Ohio Black Dance; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2214-2023 1CA-21OrdinanceThis ordinance will modify Ordinance 1582-2023 passed on May 22, 2023 to correct the organization name originally listed as Legacy Youth Academy to Legacy Youth Sports Academy and authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a service agreement with the not-for-profit agency Legacy Youth Sports Academy; and to declare and emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2277-2023 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) in support of the Little Amal event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2284-2023 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with People Like Me Project, Inc. for youth community engagement programming; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $5,500.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($5,500.00).ApprovedPass Action details
2290-2023 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the New American Community Information Center in support of the New Americans Book Fair; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2158-2023 1CA-25OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a non-profit service contract with The Gladden Community House to provide supportive and home modification services to older adults in Central Ohio for the period of July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2294-2023 1CA-26OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 1710-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on July 10, 2023, to allow for a correction of the name of two (2) of the organizations in Exhibit A, from “Avalon Adult Day Service Corp. dba: Complete Adult Day Service Corp” to “Complete Adult Day Service”, “Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Program Commission” to “Community Action Program Commission of the Lancaster Fairfield County Area Inc”; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2098-2023 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Pavement Protectors, Inc. DBA M&D Blacktop for the Hard Surface Improvements 2021-2022 Project; to authorize the transfer of $135,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $135,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2102-2023 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute and acknowledge any documents or agreements, as approved by the City Attorney, to amend, release, modify, or enter into new Environmental Covenants involving City owned real property located near Rocky Fork Creek; to grant a sewer easement to the City of New Albany for a new public park (Taylor Farm); and to declare an emergency. ($0)ApprovedPass Action details
2227-2023 1CA-30OrdinanceTo amend ordinance 1521-2023 to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a City funded grant agreement for youth programming with Telos Training, Inc DBA The Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden instead of The Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden; to authorize the purchase of food by grantees authorized under 1521-2023; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1975-2023 1CA-31OrdinanceTo 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 for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1998-2023 1CA-32OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with White Oak Environmental & Safety for the purchase of a Blackline Gas Detectors and Accessories for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $93,389.00 from the Division of Sewer Operating Fund; ($93,389.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2043-2023 1CA-33OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an Indefinite Quantity Agreement Contract with Deere Valley Farms for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $562,515.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; ($562,515.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2082-2023 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of a Dell servers and tape drives for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,285.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($81,285.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2105-2023 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with T&M Associates for the DPU General Engineering Consultant Services #5 Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $500,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2271-2023 1CA-36OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a non-profit service contract with Solar United Neighbors for implementation of the Solar Co-op Management Program, a low- to moderate-income (LMI) solar program that increases engagement of low-income communities and maximizes the benefits that low-income households receive from solar; to appropriate $499,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Sustainable Columbus Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $499,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($499,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2119-2023 1CA-37OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for the purchase of vehicles for the Department of Building and Zoning Services; to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($209,952.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2126-2023 1CA-38OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the necessary lease agreement as needed for the use, operation, lease, and management of 925-927 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203 (010-041015) by Maroon Arts Group.ApprovedPass Action details
2178-2023 1CA-39OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with Columbus State Community College for the provision of funding housing-focused case management positions within the Success Bridge program, in an amount up to $400,000.00 of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA 2) funds; to authorize an agreement start date of August 1, 2023; to authorized the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2179-2023 1CA-40OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with Gladden Community House Inc., in an amount up to $155,890.00, of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA 2) funds to eligible recipients as part of the department’s ERA 2 Strategy; to authorize an agreement start date of August 1, 2023; to authorize the payment of eligible expenses through September 30, 2025; to authorized the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorized the expenditure of up to $155,890.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($155,890.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2192-2023 1CA-41OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a $20,000.00 grant agreement with Winbush Enterprises Inc. in support of their WEI Pardon/Re-entry Initiative; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2006-2023 1CA-42OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Office of CelebrateOne to accept funds from the Central Ohio Hospital Council on behalf of Ohio Better Birth Outcomes, in the amount of $100,000.00 to support operational capacity of CelebrateOne; and to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 to the City's Private Grants Fund 2291. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2074-2023 1CA-43OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the scope of services in a Not for Profit Services Contract with Community Shelter and to extend the agreement term to June 30, 2025. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2077-2023 1CA-44OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $50,000.00 for the 2023 WPCLF program; to authorize the appropriation of $50,000.00 and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2023 WPCLF program; ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2087-2023 1CA-45OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the ADAMH Board of Franklin County in the amount of $5,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $5,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2091-2023 1CA-46OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation for the Health Department’s Alcohol and Drug Services Division Grant Fund, Performance Incentive Fund, in various object classes, for the continued operations of the Performance Incentive Fund grant program; to authorize the Board of Health to appropriate and/or transfer any additional Performance Incentive Fund grant funds moving forward. ($137,958.53)ApprovedPass Action details
2181-2023 1CA-47OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a 2023-2024 STD Surveillance (SSuN) Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; to authorize the appropriation of $250,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2262-2023 1CA-48OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Beneficiary Grant Agreement with Besa Community Inc., in an amount up to $300,000.00, using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support and increase the organizational capacity of the not-for-profit to service disproportionately impacted census tracts and to pay for operational expenses starting January 1, 2023; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the terms and conditions of the Beneficiary Grant Agreement as needed without seeking further City Council approval in order to align with the most current version of the laws, regulations, and guidance; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 of ARPA funds; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2278-2023 1CA-49OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Kaleidoscope Youth Center in support of their Wellness Initiative and Emergency Housing programs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2279-2023 1CA-50OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Kappa Foundation in support of their Opiate Community Connectors Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2250-2023 1CA-51OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Idemia Identity & Security USA, LLC., to continue payments for the upgraded Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for the Division of Police in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the appropriation of $491,711.50 within the Special Income Tax Debt Fund; to authorize an expenditure of $983,423.00 from the General Fund and Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($983,423.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2280-2023 1CA-52OrdinanceTo appropriate $106,000.00 within the Public Safety Initiative subfund to the Department of Public Safety to provide forgivable home loans for the Safety Forces Residential Incentive Program; and to declare an emergency. ($106,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2286-2023 1CA-53OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement with End the Violence in support of community violence intervention; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $500,000.00 within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2258-2023 1CA-54OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase 300 Gallon Refuse Containers with Tank Holding Corp. dba Snyder Industries Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
2041-2023 1CA-55OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to modify the current contract with Mount Carmel Health Providers, Inc. for the administration of pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of public safety recruits; to authorize the additional expenditure of $70,000.00 from the General Fund ($70,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
2134-2023 1CA-56OrdinanceTo amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 4(D) and 5(E); and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2065-2023 1CA-57OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to correct the transactions for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amounts of $600.24, $192,559.94, and $312,445.77 (total of $505,605.95); to authorize the transfer of $312,445.77 within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $312,445.77 from the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the transfer of $193,160.18 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $193,160.18 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($505,605.95)ApprovedPass Action details
2121-2023 1CA-58OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders with The Dexter Company ($73,138.36) and Kueper North America ($7,440.00) for the purchase of After Market Snow Plow Parts; to authorize the expenditure of $80,578.36 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,578.36)ApprovedPass Action details
2122-2023 1CA-59OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Grimco Inc and Hyatt’s Graphic Supply Co. Inc, for the purchase of Gerber and 3M films and foils; and to authorize the expenditure of $69,376.95 from 2023 Fleet Purchase Plan (ACPR002432); and to declare an emergency. ($69,376.95)ApprovedPass Action details
2125-2023 1CA-60OrdinanceTo formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2150-2023 1CA-61OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify a contract with Booth Management Consulting, LLC, to provide subrecipient monitoring, technical assistance, and training related to the City’s administration of Federal Grant Awards; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $8,841.25 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $28,780.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance fund and $269,575.00 from the Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency ($307,196.25).ApprovedPass Action details
2151-2023 1CA-62OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Oils, Greases, and Fluids with Glockner Oil Company, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2155-2023 1CA-63OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket Truck Parts with Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc. and Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2224-2023 1CA-64OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to enter into contract with Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. dba JMT Technology Group; to authorize the expenditure of $470,000.00 from the Auditor Bond Fund. ($470,000.00); and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
2263-2023 1CA-65OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment for body repairs for Fire Engine 24 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $109,092.50 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($109,092.50)ApprovedPass Action details
2264-2023 1CA-66OrdinanceTo authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund and to amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to The WW Williams Company LLC for engine replacement services for Fire Engine XE-25 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $47,978.91 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($47,978.91)ApprovedPass Action details
2270-2023 1CA-67OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute a Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement with KA Restaurant Concepts LLC to reduce the rent during the period of the construction project to replace the Scioto Mile Fountain; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
A0156-2023 1CA-68AppointmentRe-appointment of Kathy Owens, Director, Department of Finance and Management, City of Columbus, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of June 20, 2025 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0157-2023 1CA-69AppointmentReappointment of Darci Congrove, CPA, Managing Director, GBQ Partners LLC, 230 West State Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2027 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0158-2023 1CA-70AppointmentAppointment of Michael S. Brown, Chief of Staff to the Council President, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2026 (profile attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0159-2023 1CA-71AppointmentAppointment of Kathy A. Owens, Director, Columbus Department of Finance and Management, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2026 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0160-2023 1CA-72AppointmentAppointment of Pamela Hykes O'Grady, Deputy Director, Department of Technology, City of Columbus, to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2026 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0161-2023 1CA-73AppointmentAppointment of Kenneth C. Paul, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2026 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0162-2023 1CA-74AppointmentReappointment of Jeff Edwards, President, CEO & Chairman, Installed Building Products, to serve on the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Board of Directors, with a term expiration date of July 8, 2026 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0163-2023 1CA-75AppointmentReappointment of Alex Fischer, Former President and CEO, The Columbus Partnership, to serve on the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Board of Directors, with a term expiration date of July 8, 2026 (profile attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0164-2023 1CA-76AppointmentReappointment of Matt Scantland, Founder and CEO, AndHealth, to serve on the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of July 8, 2026 (profile attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0165-2023 1CA-77AppointmentReappointment of Dr. Sharon Parsons, 2862 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43209, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, representing the Central Ohio Mayors and Managers Association, with a new term expiration date of July 25, 2027 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
2044-2023 1SR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Compact Corporation, a non-profit organization, for business advising services for the Downtown Commercial Marketplace Program, to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of up to $150,000.00 within the Jobs Growth subfund. ($150,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2187-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Freedom Equity, Inc. in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for a micro loan program to support small minority businesses; to authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 between the Citywide Account and the Department of Development; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement. ($1,500,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2187-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Freedom Equity, Inc. in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for a micro loan program to support small minority businesses; to authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 between the Citywide Account and the Department of Development; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement. ($1,500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2147-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an agreement with Columbus Fibernet, LLC (CFN) for fiber optic cable maintenance services for the CFN fiber duct system in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,746.45 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($82,746.45)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2147-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an agreement with Columbus Fibernet, LLC (CFN) for fiber optic cable maintenance services for the CFN fiber duct system in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,746.45 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($82,746.45)ApprovedPass Action details
2266-2023 1 OrdinanceTo appropriate $610,000.00 to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, from the unappropriated cash balance of the Information Services Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a non-profit services contract with Smart Columbus LLC in an amount up to $610,000.00 to support the ongoing efforts and work of the Smart Columbus organization; and to authorize the expenditure of $610,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($610,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2266-2023 1 OrdinanceTo appropriate $610,000.00 to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, from the unappropriated cash balance of the Information Services Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a non-profit services contract with Smart Columbus LLC in an amount up to $610,000.00 to support the ongoing efforts and work of the Smart Columbus organization; and to authorize the expenditure of $610,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($610,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1831-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with St. Mary School, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($500,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
1831-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with St. Mary School, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1833-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Elevate Northland in an amount of up to $500,000.00, to advance the planning, design and construction of new community center space to continue providing training and business incubation assistance to the Northland community; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($500,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
1833-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Elevate Northland in an amount of up to $500,000.00, to advance the planning, design and construction of new community center space to continue providing training and business incubation assistance to the Northland community; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2186-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, to advance the planning, design and construction of the new expansion to their facility located at 711 E. Livingston Avenue across from Nationwide Children's Hospital; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2186-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, to advance the planning, design and construction of the new expansion to their facility located at 711 E. Livingston Avenue across from Nationwide Children's Hospital; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2228-2023 1 OrdinanceThis legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Community Reinvestment Area Agreement for the third time to right size the job creation commitment based on the revised reduced amount of square footage of the project per the Tax Incentive Review Council ("TIRC") recommendations, and to determine the current Carryforward Amount.Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2228-2023 1 OrdinanceThis legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Community Reinvestment Area Agreement for the third time to right size the job creation commitment based on the revised reduced amount of square footage of the project per the Tax Incentive Review Council ("TIRC") recommendations, and to determine the current Carryforward Amount.ApprovedPass Action details
2305-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Priscilla Tyson Consulting, LLC to assist in the completion and opening of the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center (PVMCC); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes. ($100,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2305-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Priscilla Tyson Consulting, LLC to assist in the completion and opening of the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center (PVMCC); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2081-2023 1SR-2OrdinanceTo amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the Resurfacing - 2023 Project 2; to authorize the expenditure of up to $13,056,064.97 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($13,056,064.97)ApprovedPass Action details
2189-2023 1SR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of appropriation between object classes within the general fund to align with the City of Columbus Grant Guidance; and to declare an emergency. ($1,015,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1984-2023 1SR-20OrdinanceTo enact, amend, and repeal various sections and chapters of Title 9 of the Columbus City Codes to improve operational efficiencies, provide better services to the public and provide for better enforcement of Title 9 violations through civil penalties and fines.ApprovedPass Action details
2053-2023 1SR-21OrdinanceTo enact, amend, and repeal various sections of Chapter 219, Chapter 919, and Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes to improve operational efficiencies by updating the division’s name, to give the director the ability to promulgate rules and regulations related to shared mobility devices, and to establish the collection of correct vehicle information, mobility zone number, and any other information required to complete a parking transaction.ApprovedPass Action details
2097-2023 1SR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with GTC for the HVAC Equipment Upgrades 2020-2022 Project; to authorize the transfer of $3,976,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,976,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($3,976,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2124-2023 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $1,797,205.00 within the CDBG Fund in accordance with the 2020 Amended Annual Action Plan; to authorize an expenditure correction of $1,797,205.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to the CDBG Fund for the Glenwood and Windsor Pool Replacements Project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,797,205.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1552-2023 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a non-profit grant agreement with Gladden Community House in support of summer programming to youth; to authorize an appropriation within the Recreation and Parks Operating and Extension Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
1552-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a non-profit grant agreement with Gladden Community House in support of summer programming to youth; to authorize an appropriation within the Recreation and Parks Operating and Extension Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)Approved as AmendedPass Action details
1931-2023 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into contracts with high-quality pre-kindergarten organizations, selected via a competitive application process, to provide educational services; and to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $5,931,325.00 from the General Fund; ($5,931,325.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2148-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State University to implement Ready4Success, a screening and improvement strategy, and Read It Again, Read it Again - Math, and to provide mid-year student assessment; and to authorize the expenditure of $491,000.00 from the General Fund. ($491,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2148-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State University to implement Ready4Success, a screening and improvement strategy, and Read It Again, Read it Again - Math, and to provide mid-year student assessment; and to authorize the expenditure of $491,000.00 from the General Fund. ($491,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1880-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code pertaining to waiver of competitive bidding, with The Ohio State University, Office of Sponsored Programs, for the NPDES Stormwater and Clintonville Blueprint Monitoring Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($275,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
1880-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code pertaining to waiver of competitive bidding, with The Ohio State University, Office of Sponsored Programs, for the NPDES Stormwater and Clintonville Blueprint Monitoring Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($275,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2276-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with Wentz, McInerney, Peifer & Petroff, LLC for legal and educational services in support of the work of the Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Job Growth subfund. ($20,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2276-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with Wentz, McInerney, Peifer & Petroff, LLC for legal and educational services in support of the work of the Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Job Growth subfund. ($20,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1871-2023 1SR-22OrdinanceTo repeal and amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes, entitled “Zoning Code,” in order to update and modernize terms, correct typographic mistakes, to clarify that automobile maintenance and repair is an allowable use in the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing zoning districts, and to allow one- and two-units dwellings in apartment residential zoning districts.ApprovedPass Action details
1872-2023 1SR-23OrdinanceTo repeal and replace various sections in Chapter 3312, “Off-Street Parking and Loading” of the Columbus City Codes in order to update and modernize the minimum number of off-street parking and loading spaces required by code, and to update overall off-street parking and loading space regulations.ApprovedPass Action details
2011-2023 1SR-7OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 3296-2022 to authorize the additional expenditure of $1,250,000.00 to Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc., (aka "Homeport") for the Easton Place Homes Phase II development (the "Project"); to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize a third amendment to the Bond Funded Grant Agreement; to authorize the filing of a restrictive covenant on the Project; to authorize the assignment of some or all duties and responsibilities under the Bond Funded Grant Agreement to the project owner; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2108-2023 1SR-24OrdinanceTo amend Chapters 4501 and 4551 of the Columbus City Codes to ensure that no operator shall refuse to accept tender on behalf of a tenant on the basis that the tender was proffered by a person other than the tenant.ApprovedPass Action details
2109-2023 1SR-25OrdinanceTo amend Chapter 4551 of the Columbus City Codes to ensure that occupants in residential rental properties are afforded the right to assert tender of rent as an affirmative defense to an eviction action filed on the basis of nonpayment of rent.Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
2109-2023 1 OrdinanceTo amend Chapter 4551 of the Columbus City Codes to ensure that occupants in residential rental properties are afforded the right to assert tender of rent as an affirmative defense to an eviction action filed on the basis of nonpayment of rent.Approved as AmendedPass Action details
2177-2023 1SR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute Grant Agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies, in an amount up to $4,396,924.32, of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA 2) funds to eligible recipients as part of the department’s ERA 2 Strategy; to authorize an agreement start date of August 1, 2023; to authorize the payment of eligible expenses through September 30, 2025; to authorized the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorized the expenditure of up to $4,396,924.32 from the Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,396,924.32)ApprovedPass Action details
2089-2023 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service agreement with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 in support of the Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP) to provide legal representation to residents facing an eviction; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Public Safety Initiative subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 0733-2024 PASSED 3/25/2024)ApprovedPass Action details
2146-2023 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc, dba Homeport, in support of the Homeownership fund which will provide targeted down payment assistance and housing counseling services; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Easton TIF Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2156-2023 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with Columbus Next Generation Corporation; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2268-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with Rebuilding Together Central Ohio dba ModCon Living, in an amount up to $270,000.00 towards providing home repair services to residents of the North Central community; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $270,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order. ($270,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2268-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with Rebuilding Together Central Ohio dba ModCon Living, in an amount up to $270,000.00 towards providing home repair services to residents of the North Central community; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $270,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order. ($270,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2167-2023 1SR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Crowd and Conflict Management Ltd. to implement the first phase of "ENABLE Columbus," a project that aims to develop research expertise and enhance crowd management strategies, foster dialogue between police and demonstrators and safeguard First Amendment rights in the City of Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of $94,200.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($94,200.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2231-2023 1SR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions, DBA Vigilant Solutions, for the purchase of commercial license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $99,995.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency ($99,995.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2242-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of computers, monitors, and accessories, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services; to authorize the expenditure of $179,303.12 from the Division of Support Services’ general fund operating budget. ($179,303.12)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2242-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of computers, monitors, and accessories, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services; to authorize the expenditure of $179,303.12 from the Division of Support Services’ general fund operating budget. ($179,303.12)ApprovedPass Action details
2185-2023 1SR-14OrdinanceTo 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 Front End and Rear End Loading Refuse Trucks for the Division of Refuse Collection with Ohio Machinery Co. dba Ohio Peterbilt; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,040,618.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund for these trucks; and to declare an emergency. ($3,040,618.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2191-2023 1SR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for purchase of one (1) Diesel-Powered Isuzu NPRHD Flatbed for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the expenditure of up to $94,378.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($94,378.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2202-2023 1SR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Knuckle Boom Waste Trucks for the Division of Refuse Collection with Ohio Machinery Company dba Ohio Peterbilt; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,987,487.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund for these trucks; and to declare an emergency. ($1, 987,487.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2291-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Garden Club Project; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
2291-2023 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Garden Club Project; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2275-2023 1SR-26OrdinanceTo amend various sections in Chapters 501, 573, and 585 of the Columbus City Codes to allow flexibility in license renewal and alter frequency of regular meetings and quorum for the Vehicle for Hire Board and Mobile Food Vending Advisory Board.ApprovedPass Action details
2297-2023 1SR-27OrdinanceTo amend the Columbus District Map to reflect any annexations to the city from 2021 through July 2023; to enact Chapter 104 of the Columbus City Codes, Administrative Code to memorialize the Columbus District Map within the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1990-2023 1SR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with 2K General Company for the Health Department Expansion Renovation Project; to waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes, Chapter 378, in regards to approval by the Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee; to authorize transfers and expenditures up to $21,493,900.00 within the Safety General Obligation Bond Fund, the Health General Obligations Bond Fund, and the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($21,493,900.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2219-2023 1SR-18OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the contract with OnActuate Consulting and to modify the contract for Microsoft licensing and services through Dell Marketing LP; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code to extend such contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $450,000.00 from the Auditor Bond fund; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2283-2023 1SR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests to real property identified as Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-201154 located at 4285 Groves Road; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund, Fund 7733; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,650,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund, Fund No. 7733; and to declare an emergency. ($2,650,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
2265-2023 1SR-28OrdinanceTo amend chapter 111 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to the ability of Council to hold virtual meetings.ApprovedPass Action details