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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/17/2023 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
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C0010-2023 11CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY APRIL 12, 2023 Transfer Type: D2 D2X D3 D3A D6 To: 8 BALL LLC DBA 8 BALL & RUN LC & PATIOS 4683-85 Morse Centr Rd Columbus Ohio 43229 From: 8 Break & Run LLC DBA 8 Ball Sports Bar & Billiards & Patios 4683-85 Morse Centre Rd Columbus Ohio 43229 Permit #: 2455490 New Type: D3 D3A To: Next Level Lounge LLC 1884 Tamarack Cir S & Patio Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 63913830005 Advertise Date: 4/22/2023 Agenda Date: 4/17/2023 Return Date: 4/27/2023Read and Filed  Action details
0062X-2023 12Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize and honor the importance of jazz music, and to declare April as “Jazz Appreciation Month” and April 30th as “International Jazz Day” in the City of Columbus.AdoptedPass Action details
0070X-2023 13Ceremonial ResolutionTo Honor and Recognize the month of April as National Arab American Heritage MonthAdoptedPass Action details
0066X-2023 14Ceremonial ResolutionTo Declare April 2023 as National Child Abuse Awareness Month in the City of ColumbusAdoptedPass Action details
0067X-2023 15Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize and celebrate Saturday, April 22, 2023 as Earth Day in Columbus, Ohio.AdoptedPass Action details
1003-2023 1FR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitor’s Bureau dba Experience Columbus to provide programming to support minority-led businesses in the community; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $175,000.00 from the 2023 Jobs Growth Subfund. ($175,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0834-2023 1FR-2OrdinanceTo 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 a pre-established Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for the refresh of the original Netapp array shelves; and to authorize the expenditure of $410,573.84 for the above-described purpose from the Department of Technology, Information Services Capital Improvement Fund. ($410,573.84)Read for the First Time  Action details
0969-2023 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a two-year revenue contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for weekly media services provided by the City of Columbus Television, Media Services Office; and to authorize the reimbursement of up to $59,114.88 by Franklin County Board of Commissioners, over a two-year period, to the City of Columbus for said services. ($59,114.88)Read for the First Time  Action details
0982-2023 1FR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Digital Information Services for Red Hat Linux licenses and related services; and to authorize the expenditure of $140,313.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($140,313.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0987-2023 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to continue an annual agreement with Labworks, LLC., for maintenance and support of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $60,453.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($60,453.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1079-2023 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.031 acre portion of right-of-way located adjacent at the north to the parcel at 325 Taylor Avenue to G & F QOZB LLC. ($10,800.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0060X-2023 1FR-7ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the FRA-Olentangy Trail/Clinton Como Project. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0048X-2023 1FR-8ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title, and lesser real property interests, in real estate in order to complete the Barnett Road Stormwater System Improvements Project; ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0754-2023 1FR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Indefinite Quantity Agreement Contract with The Paul Peterson Company Safety Division for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers; and to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund and $20,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($190,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0849-2023 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund and within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with CTL Engineering; and to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $673,163.42 from the Water Bond Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($673,163.42)Read for the First Time  Action details
0941-2023 1FR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an intergovernmental working agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the Combined Stormwater Education Programs, and to authorize the expenditure of $209,700.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $46,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $45,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; ($300,700.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0944-2023 1FR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into up to thirty-seven (37) Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2024, for the construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans.Read for the First Time  Action details
0956-2023 1FR-13OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund and within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services; and to authorize an expenditure of not to exceed $453,854.08 from the Water Bond Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($453,854.08)Read for the First Time  Action details
0963-2023 1FR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to accept the 2022 EcoSmart Choice Grant Award in the amount of $101,536.31 for the Division of Power; and to authorize the appropriation of $101,536.31 from the Electricity Grants Fund to offer smart thermostats at no or low cost to customers in connection with the Enhance Meter Project. ($101,536.31)Read for the First Time  Action details
0973-2023 1FR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding on an indefinite quantity contract with Watershed Organic Lawn Care for the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and $150,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($158,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0997-2023 1FR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into loan agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority for capital improvement projects; to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans; and to authorize the establishment of new Fund Numbers for these loans. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1022-2023 1FR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with ARCOS, LLC., for the implementation of an Overtime Call-Out System for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $503,895.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, the Water Operating Fund, the Sewer System Operating Fund and the Stormwater Operating Fund ($503,895.00).Read for the First Time  Action details
1029-2023 1FR-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 materials, supplies and services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1055-2023 1FR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Water Testing Supplies with Environmental Resource Associates and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1075-2023 1FR-20OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (168 Whitethorne Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.Read for the First Time  Action details
1101-2023 1FR-21OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (80 N Wayne Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.Read for the First Time  Action details
1085-2023 1FR-22OrdinanceTo authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into the second year of the contract with Willo Security, Inc., for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building; and to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the General Fund. ($700,000.00).Read for the First Time  Action details
0946-2023 1FR-23OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to enter into a sponsorship grant agreement with the National African American Male Wellness Agency in support of the 2023 Uplift Her 2nd Annual Women's Health Day; to authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 cash, authority, and appropriation within the General Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $10,000.00 within the General Fund. ($10,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0977-2023 1FR-24OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to accept a Nine--month No-Cost Extension from the Centers for Disease Control for the CDC Health Disparities Grant for a new grant period of June 01, 2021 to February 29, 2024; to modify the existing contracts with The Community Shares of Mid-Ohio dba The Art Mobile, Making a Difference, Maroon Arts Group, Bhutanese-Nepali Community of Columbus, 1DivineLine2Health, The Ohio State University, The Family, Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Service, Riverview International Center, Proyecto Mariposas; and to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof. ($70,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0988-2023 1FR-25OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to enter into a not-for-profit grant agreement with the South Side Thrive Collaborative to support their healthy living outreach campaign to reduce health care disparities for residents living in the City's South Side; to authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 cash, authority, and appropriation within the General Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $10,000.00 within the General Fund. ($10,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1157-2023 1FR-26OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Kid Again; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($60,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0971-2023 1FR-27OrdinanceTo authorize an appropriation of $203,900.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of Police for law enforcement training purposes. ($203,900.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1037-2023 1FR-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a new contract for maintenance with Agile Network Builders, LLC., for network connectivity between the City’s communication towers and the dispatching centers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $142,440.00 from Public Safety's General Fund. ($142,440.00).Read for the First Time  Action details
1054-2023 1FR-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract for maintenance and repair services for Crime Lab instruments with Life Technologies Corporation; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $58,979.88 from the General Fund; ($58,979.88)Read for the First Time  Action details
0940-2023 1FR-30OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional services agreement with Hardlines Design Company, for design and assessment services to modernize five (5) elevators at the Columbus Health Department; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $132,711.50 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget. ($132,711.50)Read for the First Time  Action details
0984-2023 1FR-31OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Small Electric Motors with W.W. Grainger, Inc. and Norfolk Bearings & Supply Co., Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1036-2023 1FR-32OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and extend a professional services agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, for the 2022 Technical Services project; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure up to $20,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvements Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget. ($20,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0525-2023 1FR-33OrdinanceTo rezone 161 E. CAMPUS VIEW BLVD. (43235), being 2.01± acres located at the southeast corner of East Campus View Boulevard and High Cross Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z22-074).Read for the First Time  Action details
1144-2023 1FR-34OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.029, SR suburban residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 944 BINNS BLVD. (43204), to permit a two-unit dwelling in the SR, Suburban Residential District, (Council Variance #CV22-119).Read for the First Time  Action details
1145-2023 1FR-35OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1136 E. 22NDAVE. (43211), to permit a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District, (Council Variance #CV22-121).Read for the First Time  Action details
0068X-2023 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo commend and thank Michael A. Pickard for his outstanding service to the City of Columbus.AdoptedPass Action details
0071X-2023 1CA-2Ceremonial ResolutionTo Recognize Edward “Skip” Young AKA Ahmad Aliyy and Celebrate His Legacy and Contributions to the City of ColumbusAdoptedPass Action details
0072X-2023 1CA-3Ceremonial ResolutionTo Celebrate Triedstone Baptist Church in Honor of its 90th AnniversaryAdoptedPass Action details
0961-2023 1CA-4OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-008) of 0.8± Acres in Jackson Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1078-2023 1CA-5OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-009) of 6.4± Acres in Jackson Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1104-2023 1CA-6OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-011) of 63.8± Acres in Madison Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1105-2023 1CA-7OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-012) of 30.7± Acres in Madison Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0729-2023 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement for Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0807-2023 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of appropriation and cash between projects; to amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with purchase agreement with CDW Government, LLC for the Dell VXRail Memory Upgrade in the amount of $626,400.00; to authorize the expenditure of $626,400.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Capital Improvement Fund. ($626,400.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0042X-2023 1CA-10ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Georgesville at Hall Road Intersection Improvements Project; ($0.00)AdoptedPass Action details
0688-2023 1CA-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to prepare and submit a Safe Routes to School Application to the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into grant agreements with ODOT, accept and expend grant funds, and issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0760-2023 2CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse various utilities for utility relocation costs incurred in conjunction with the Columbus Traffic Signal System Phase F project; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund to pay for the utility relocation costs; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0824-2023 1CA-13OrdinanceTo amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Assistant Director of Public Service designated pursuant to Columbus City Code Section 219.02 to enter into a professional services contract with Gannett Fleming Engineers & Architects, P.C. for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Front Street and Nationwide Blvd project; to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $520,781.96 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($520,781.96)ApprovedPass Action details
0863-2023 1CA-14OrdinanceTo amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with E.P. Ferris and Associates, Inc. for the Roadway - Parkwood Avenue - Mock Road to Hudson Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract. ($600,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0874-2023 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.039 acre portion of right-of-way abutting Sixth Street to Christopher and Jennifer Owens. ($21,840.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0937-2023 1CA-16OrdinanceTo 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
0967-2023 1CA-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing contract with IPS Group, Inc., by extending the existing contract term and by increasing the authorized expenditure amount to provide parking meter equipment, annual meter management, components, and services for the City's Parking Meter Program, in accordance with the sole source provision of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of not more than $300,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1027-2023 1CA-18OrdinanceTo amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Resource International, Inc., for the Vision Zero, Ped Safety, Crosswalk Enhancements 2023 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1053-2023 1CA-19OrdinanceTo 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 Cassady Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0750-2023 1CA-20OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Traditional Hardwood Floors for the Gym Floor Resurfacing 2023 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0755-2023 1CA-21OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2023; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $350,000.00 from the 03 object class to 05 object class within the Recreation and Parks operating fund ; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($350,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1162-2023 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with Green Columbus to maintain programs dedicated to environmental stewardship and the revitalization of the city’s tree canopy; to authorize a transfer and expenditure within the Recreation and Parks operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0551-2023 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a multi-year demand response services agreement with NRG Curtailment Solutions, Inc. for demand response services for the Division of Power's retail electricity customers.ApprovedPass Action details
0691-2023 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Electricity Special Assessment Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction for the Morningstar / North-Forty Street Lighting project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $826,766.80 from the Electricity Bond Fund and the Electricity Special Assessment Fund for the contract. ($826,766.80)ApprovedPass Action details
0797-2023 1CA-25OrdinanceTo authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release and terminate a portion of the City’s utility easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 202210170145472, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0826-2023 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract for Joint Use of Poles with Ohio Power Company, dba American Electric Power, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $189,525.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($189,525.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0942-2023 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the Intermodal Sanitary Subtrunk Extension (“ISSE”), Phase 1 Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $89,069.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($89,069.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0948-2023 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the Intermodal Sanitary Subtrunk Extension (“ISSE”), Phase 1 Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $12,917.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,917.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0957-2023 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Hach Equipment and Supplies with Hach Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0870-2023 1CA-30OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify a contract with M Power Inc. in an amount up to $1,530.00; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,530.00 from the General Fund. ($1,530.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0784-2023 1CA-31OrdinanceTo transfer the maintenance responsibilities and control of eight (8) parcels held in the Land Bank from the Department of Development, Land Redevelopment Office, to the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage to facilitate the Hilltop 4 West Franklinton Integrated Solutions Infrastructure Project, identified as parcel numbers 010-067650 (532 S WAYNE AV), 010-003453 (2223 SULLIVANT AV), 010-078129 (650 S OAKLEY AV), 010-078218 (746 S EUREKA AV), 010-070999 (542 HIGHLAND AV), 010-078118 (650 S OAKLEY AV), 010-078154 (2425 W MOUND ST), 010-065852 (534 S OAKLEY AV). Reimbursement of $110,059.00 from the Department of Public Service to the Department of Development. (REPEALED BY ORD. 2480-2023 PASSED SEPT. 18, 2023) BAApprovedPass Action details
0871-2023 1CA-32OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Columbus Housing Partnership, dba Homeport, for housing counseling services in an amount up to $125,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00; to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2023. ($125,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0943-2023 1CA-33OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a Data Transfer and Use Agreement with Princeton University’s Department of Sociology’s Eviction Lab in order to provide Emergency Rental Assistance recipient data from the city to the Eviction Lab in response to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Notice of Funding Opportunity titled, “FY 2022 Impact Evaluation of the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program”; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0947-2023 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $583,633.20 of the 2022 and 2023 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a Subaward Not-for-Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health Inc., in the amount up to $583,633.20, to provide HOPWA services to the community for program year 2023. ($583,633.20).ApprovedPass Action details
0958-2023 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to modify and extend an existing contract with Signature Software Training, Ltd; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 from the General Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0875-2023 1CA-36OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Sapna Welsh DBA Leverage HR., for specialized training services for the period of December 5, 2022 through June 30, 2023; to authorize the expenditure of $9,900.00 from the Health Department grant funds to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($9,900.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0935-2023 1CA-37OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials ("NACCHO") through Alosa Health in the amount of $6,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $6,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($6,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0965-2023 1CA-38OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Life Sparx LTD dba The MORE Life Partnership, for continued trauma services with established faith based organizations for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $200,000.00 from the Health Special Purpose fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0985-2023 1CA-39OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Purplegator, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $85,000.00 for a culturally-informed multi-media advertising campaign promoting safe sleep practices for infants; to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the un-appropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0995-2023 1CA-40OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase HIV Rapid Testing Supplies with Orasures Technologies, Inc., in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1033-2023 1CA-41OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with The Breathing Association for a tobacco cessation multi-media campaign for the period of March 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1081-2023 1CA-42OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Sign Language USA, Inc., for video interpretation services; to authorize a total expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund for said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1154-2023 1CA-43OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a grant agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (ROOTT) to support community-oriented Perinatal Support Doula care; to authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 cash, authority, and appropriation within the Health Operating Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of 500,000.00 within the Health Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)Approved  Action details
0785-2023 1CA-44OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to transfer $256,602.80 within the General Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate General Budget Reservations associated with this ordinance with the appropriate universal term contract purchase agreements and issue purchase orders to Law and Order Technology LLC and Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc., for the purchase of Panasonic Rugged Tablets and related accessories for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $256,602.80 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($256,602.80)ApprovedPass Action details
1034-2023 1CA-45OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to make payment to Jordan Thompson for inadvertently delaying the beginning date of his wage increase for his duties as a Student Intern (Cadet) for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $576.53 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($576.53)ApprovedPass Action details
1052-2023 1CA-46OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with MCM Technology LLC., to upgrade the existing software application used to manage and keep track of the City's radio systems; in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $77,940.00 from the Division of Support Services general fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($77,940.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0990-2023 1CA-48OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute a service contract modification with Rubicon for the provision of GPS tracking and route diagnostics for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the expenditure of up to $134,160.00 from the Refuse Collection General fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($134,160.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0846-2023 1CA-49OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and expenditure authority of $82,190.70 from the Employee Benefits Fund to provide funding for prior period OptumRx pharmacy claims; and to authorize and direct the Human Resources Director to make this payment to OptumRx from the Employee Benefits Fund. ($82,190.70)ApprovedPass Action details
0928-2023 1CA-50OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer of funds from the general fund, Finance and Management Department to the Human Resources Department, employee benefits fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Columbus Area Labor-Management Committee for the provision of training and assistance to promote improved labor-management relations; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Employee Benefits fund. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0802-2023 1CA-51OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Window and Glass Repairs and Replacements with Columbus Glass and Mirror, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0822-2023 1CA-52OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras and related equipment at the Inspector General Office in the Lazarus Building in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Facilities Management general fund.ApprovedPass Action details
0923-2023 1CA-53OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Small Tools with F & F Industrial Equipment, Inc., Grainger, and Hilti, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $3.00. ($3.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0955-2023 1CA-54OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew the Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Maintenance Service Repairs and Renovations with 2K General Company and Elford, Inc.ApprovedPass Action details
0996-2023 1CA-55OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $93,389.00 in CDBG grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of Grants Management Administration; and to declare an emergency. ($93,389.00)ApprovedPass Action details
A0110-2023 1CA-56AppointmentReappointment of Jennifer Gallagher, P.E., Director, Columbus Department of Public Service, to serve on the Central Ohio Transit Authority Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2026 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0111-2023 1CA-57AppointmentReappointment of Sean Mentel, Partner, Kooperman Mentel Ferguson Yaros, Ltd., to serve on the Central Ohio Transit Authority Board of Trustees, with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2026 (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
0904-2023 1SR-1OrdinanceTo appropriate $2,000,000.00 to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, from the unappropriated cash balance of the Information Services Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology and various city agencies, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreement for the purchase of new and replacement desktop computers and associated equipment from two pre-established purchase agreements with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC and Law and Order Technology, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,673,000.00 from the Department of Technology Operating Fund for the above-stated purpose. ($2,673,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1098-2023 1SR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Franklin County Commissioners in order to reimburse Franklin County for the City's portion of Ohio Public Employment Retirement Systems (OPERS) liability costs associated with the case of State ex re,. Altman-Bates v. Pub. Emps. Retirement Bd; 2016-Ohio-3100, to authorize the transfer of $1,000,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0423-2023 1SR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Bridge Rehab - UIRF Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements Project; and to authorize an expenditure of $16,046.00 ($16,046.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0936-2023 1SR-3OrdinanceTo amend the 2022 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Double Z Construction Company for the Intersection - Broad Street at James Road project; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed to $6,410,130.38 from the Federal Transportation Grants Fund, the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($6,410,130.38)ApprovedPass Action details
0979-2023 1SR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the Off-Street Parking Management Services contract with LAZ KARP Associates, LLC to add funding; and to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $1,600,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,600,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1017-2023 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $13,400,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to increase various contracts for PASSPORT home care and Assisted Living services; and to declare an emergency. ($13,400,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1167-2023 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Columbus Zoological Park Association and the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County for the provision and maintenance of zoological park services and facilities of the Columbus Zoological Park Association; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0564-2023 1SR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for sewer root control services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in 2023; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($90,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0599-2023 1SR-8OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Greenway Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $4,534,285.44 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to authorize an increase in the maximum amount of a loan that can be obtained to fund the construction of this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $578,664.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for construction administration and inspection expenses for the project. ($5,112,949.44)ApprovedPass Action details
0697-2023 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and extend the contract with Performance Consulting Services, Inc. for training services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $95,000.00 from the from Electricity Operating Fund, the Water Operating Fund, the Sewer System Operating Fund, and the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($95,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0744-2023 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Blueprint Miller Kelton - Kelton/Fairwood Permeable Pavers Project; and to authorize an expenditure of $3,103.00 ($3,103.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0745-2023 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with EMH&T; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,934,456.02 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,934,456.02)ApprovedPass Action details
0761-2023 1SR-12OrdinanceTo authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a professional construction management services contract with Black & Veatch for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,933,165.65 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract renewal. ($4,933,165.65)ApprovedPass Action details
1057-2023 1SR-13OrdinanceTo 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 $4,420,000.00 for the Elevate 2.0! Program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 month period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs included in the grant agreements; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,639,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund and up to $1,781,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,420,000.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1991-2023 PASSED 7/10/2023) BA.ApprovedPass Action details
0121-2023 1SR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with RQI Partners LLC for Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) for the Division of Fire; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $135,970.00 from the General Fund. ($135,970.00 )ApprovedPass Action details
0815-2023 1SR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services and the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Brakefire Inc. DBA Silco Fire Protection Company, to upgrade the existing security system infrastructure for various Public Safety locations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $98,625.00 from Public Safety's Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($98,625.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0873-2023 1SR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract for hyperlocal data collection and air quality analysis with Aclima, Inc.; to authorize a transfer within the Health Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure within the Health Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. (AMENDED BY ORD. 1783-2023 PASSED 6/12/2023) BAApprovedPass Action details
0952-2023 1SR-17OrdinanceTo amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Refuse Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders and associate relevant purchase agreements with multiple vendors for the purchase of refuse collection containers and parts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund for the purchase of these containers and parts; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1010-2023 1SR-18OrdinanceTo 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 $1,147,986.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund for these trucks; and to declare an emergency. ($1,147,986.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0616-2023 1CA-47OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds from the Private Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement or other requisite instrument(s) with the Columbus Foundation and to make payment to the organization to facilitate the establishment and management of a donor-advised fund in furtherance of the efforts of Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB); to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Private Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)Amended to 30 dayPass Action details