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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 2/23/2015 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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C0005-2015 11CommunicationTHE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015: New Type: C1, C2 To: Danial Tahar Inc DBA Buckeye Market 1380 S 4th St Columbus OH 43207 Permit #19180680005 New Type: C1, C2 To: Ishor Subedi and Dilli Phuyel DBA Beer 4 Less 1255 Morse Rd Columbus OH 43229 Permit #8696760 New Type: D5J To: Chuys Opco Inc DBA Chuys 4154 Seward St Columbus OH 43219 Permit #14714460005 New Type: C1, C2 To: Moran Foods LLC DBA Save A Lot #671 1254 Morse Rd Columbus OH 43229 Permit #61433920305 New Type: D3A To: Candy Cane LLC DBA Candy Cane 1024 Shady Ln Columbus OH 43227 Permit #12244550002 Transfer Type: D5 To: DJRD 1203 LLC 1203-05 Parsons Av Columbus OH 43206 From: Thurman & Parsons Inc DBA Triple L Lounge 1203-05 Parsons Av 1st Fl & Patio Columbus OH 43206 Permit #2215200 Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6 To: Al ABO JOUDEYA Inc DBA Kimberly Market 4295 Kimberly Pkwy Columbus OH 43232 From: 4295 Kimberly Parkway Inc DBA Kimberly Market 4295 Kimberly Pkwy Columbus OH 43232 Permit #0091854Read and Filed  Action details
0460-2015 1FR-1OrdinanceTo formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that are being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, and Finance and Management to enter into any necessary real estate tax agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0388-2015 1FR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the State Issue II Street Projects Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation within the State Issue II Street Projects Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects to reimburse unused grant funds to City departments; and to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend funds to repay the Ohio Public Works Commission for unused grant funds in connection with the Lockbourne Road Improvement Project. ($337,675.29)Read for the First Time  Action details
0436-2015 1FR-3OrdinanceTo accept various deeds for parcels of real property; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way and to name said rights-of-way as described below.Read for the First Time  Action details
0188-2015 1FR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order for Internet Services with Time Warner Cable (TWC) for maintenance services to support citywide metronet hardware; to authorize the expenditure of $111,599.76 from the Department of Technology, Internal Service Fund. ($111,599.76)Read for the First Time  Action details
0358-2015 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish purchase orders from universal term contracts with AT&T for data transport services, centrex services, communication circuits, local telephone services and MDA savings; and to authorize the expenditure of $334,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Service Fund. ($334,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0442-2015 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Columbus Public Health to continue an agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc., for annual software maintenance, support and hosting services for the Avatar behavioral health and claims billing system; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,843.66 from the Department of Technology, internal services fund. ($30,843.66)Read for the First Time  Action details
2627-2014 1FR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish blanket purchase orders from the Universal Term Contracts with AT&T for Centrex Services and Data Services for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of $240,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, $140,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, and $160,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($540,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2949-2014 1FR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light duty trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $268,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund; and to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $268,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this legislation. ($268,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0278-2015 1FR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification for an existing agreement (EL015394) with Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc. for professional consulting services for Diversity and Inclusion Scorecard Services; to authorize the expenditure of $4,575.00 from the Power Operating Fund, $29,100.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $32,625.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, and $8,700.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund.($75,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0279-2015 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification to the professional engineering services agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) Treatment Upgrade Project; in the amount of $1,250,000.00; to authorize transfers and expenditures within the Water Permanent Improvements Fund, the Water Build America Bonds Fund, and the Water Super Build America Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,250,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0293-2015 1FR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services with Dynotec, Inc. for the Whitman Road Stormwater System Improvements for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the transfer of $74,418.15 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget and to authorize the expenditure of $324,418.15 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund. ($324,418.15).Read for the First Time  Action details
0319-2015 1FR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Invensys Systems, Inc. for the Maintenance Manager Service Agreement for the Foxboro I/A System in accordance with the pertinent provisions for sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $41,643.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($41,643.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0322-2015 1FR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc. for maintenance of laboratory equipment located at the Surveillance Laboratory within the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the expenditure of $38,392.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($38,392.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0360-2015 1FR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the professional engineering services agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for the Dublin Road Water Plant Treatment Capacity Increase Project for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure within the Water Permanent Improvements Fund; to authorize an expenditure within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,000,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0382-2015 1FR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute two construction contracts with UCL, Inc. for the Henderson East (1MG) & West (1MG) Exterior Tank Painting Project and the Walcutt (2MG) Interior Wet Tank Painting & Interior Dry Touch-Up Project; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $927,245.00 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($927,245.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0435-2015 1FR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership with the Association of Ohio Metropolitan Wastewater Agencies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $29,250.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($29,250.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0448-2015 1FR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with McNaughton-McKay Electric Company for the purchase of Rockwell Automation licenses and software support, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code for Sole Source procurement for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $22,756.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($22,756.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0450-2015 1FR-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Environmental Systems Corporation for the purchase of Software Support and Maintenance for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code relating to Sole Source procurement, and to authorize the expenditure of $27,554.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($27,554.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0478-2015 1FR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a Blanket Purchase Order with Andritz Separation, Inc. from an established Universal Term Contract for the purchase of Andritz D7LL and D12LL Centrifuge Parts and Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0494-2015 1FR-20OrdinanceTo authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s), as approved by the City Attorney, necessary to release certain portions of a sewer utility easement described and recorded in Instrument Number 200508190168830, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0430-2015 1FR-21OrdinanceTo authorize quarterly expenditures in an amount equal to the percentages set forth in the Annexation Agreement with the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township authorized by Ordinance 2529-2013 and approved by City Council on November 4, 2013 and not to exceed $150,000.00; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 within the General Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 from the General Fund for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. ($150,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0463-2015 1FR-22OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $154,200.00 from the Miranova TIF - City Riverfront Vision Account; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Design/Build Contract with Terry Allen for the fabrication, installation and artist fees to complete a permanent public artwork in the Scioto Mile at the Rich Street Bridge; and to authorize the expenditure of $154,200.00 from the Miranova TIF - City Riverfront Vision Account. ($154,200.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0484-2015 1FR-23OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Coyote Logistics, LLC as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.Read for the First Time  Action details
0489-2015 1FR-24OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with CSE Leasing and Contract Sweepers & Equipment Company, Inc. for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) years in consideration of a proposed total investment of $1.5 million, creation of 3 new full-time permanent positions and the retention of 54 full-time jobs.Read for the First Time  Action details
0515-2015 1FR-25OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement of fifty percent (50%) for a period of six (6) years with Superior Production, LLC dba The Superior Die, Tool and Machine Co. in consideration of the company’s proposed investment of $7.45 million and the creation of 35 new full-time permanent positions.Read for the First Time  Action details
0525-2015 1FR-26OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M-manufacturing district; and 3363.24(B), Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 581 & 585 WOODLAND AVENUE (43203), to permit two single-unit dwellings on one lot with a reduced building line in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance # CV14-052).Read for the First Time  Action details
0528-2015 1FR-27OrdinanceTo rezone 1085 PARSONS AVENUE (43206), being 1.41± acres located at the southwest corner of Parsons and Stewart Avenues, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development, C-4, Commercial, and R-2F, Residential Districts, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z14-050).Read for the First Time  Action details
0053X-2015 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and to acknowledge the efforts of Jewish Family Services in advocating for teen dating violence prevention.AdoptedPass Action details
0055X-2015 1CA-2ResolutionTo amend the first Whereas in Resolution 0047X-2015 adopted on February 9, 2015, To recognize February as Black History Month and to celebrate the contributions that the NAACP has made to Civil Rights in America.AdoptedPass Action details
0049X-2015 1CA-3Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor and recognize First Church of God for their efforts to support the Flood Christian Church of Ferguson, Missouri both spiritually and financially during their time of great need.AdoptedPass Action details
0050X-2015 1CA-4Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor and recognize Vineyard Columbus for their efforts to support the Flood Christian Church of Ferguson, Missouri both spiritually and financially during their time of great need.AdoptedPass Action details
0054X-2015 1CA-5Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor, recognize and celebrate the life and career of Mayor Dana G. “Buck” Rinehart and to extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, February 18, 2015.AdoptedPass Action details
0310-2015 1CA-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend its existing contract with Crown Welding & Fabricating LLC for welding and fabrication services; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Fleet Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0323-2015 1CA-7OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order for cellular phone and wireless data communication services for the Department of Building and Zoning Services from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Office with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0385-2015 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to modify ordinance 1029-2013 in order to amend the option to extend the contract with Arrow Energy, Inc. for Jet Aviation Fuel from one (1) additional year to two (2) additional years on a year by year basis as reflected in the contract and agreed to by both parties; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0402-2015 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future purchase orders, and negotiate contract modifications with Safety Solutions, Inc., to reflect a name change to the company as a result of new ownership; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0403-2015 1CA-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, for the vehicle rental services with Enterprise Holdings Inc. per the terms and conditions of the State of Ohio Cooperative Contracts for the 2015 fiscal year; to authorize the expenditure of $47,000.00 from the Fleet Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($47,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0445-2015 1CA-11OrdinanceTo authorize the City Treasurer to modify and extend its contract with First Data Government Solutions, LP for electronic bill payment services on behalf of the departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Building and Zoning Services, Health, and Public Safety; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0041X-2015 1CA-12ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate the fee simple title and lesser real property interests for the Department of Public Service, Merryhill Roadway Improvement - Misc. ROW (PID 530161-100072) Public Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)AdoptedPass Action details
0294-2015 1CA-13OrdinanceTo transfer the control and maintenance responsibilities of the rights-of-way identified as an approximate 0.038 acre portion of the 15 foot wide east/west right-of-way north of Hinkle Avenue, and an approximate 0.034 acre portion of the 15 foot wide north/south alley west of Bruck Street between Barthman and Hinkle Avenues from the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, to the Division of Recreation and Parks to facilitate the improvements and enhancements to Southeast Lions Park.ApprovedPass Action details
0308-2015 1CA-14OrdinanceTo transfer the control and maintenance responsibilities of the rights-of-way identified as an approximate 0.890 acre portion of the Maryland Avenue right-of-way south of Leonard Avenue between Graham Street and Maumee Alley, and an approximate 0.333 acre portion of the Fairfield Avenue right-of-way east of Champion Avenue between Maryland Avenue and Norfolk Alley from the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, to the Division of Recreation and Parks to facilitate the improvements and enhancements to Maryland Park.ApprovedPass Action details
0311-2015 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one contract for the option to purchase Accessible Pedestrian Signals from Baldwin & Sours, Inc. and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0315-2015 1CA-16OrdinanceTo accept the plat titled “Haydens Crossing Section 12”, from Pulte Homes of Ohio, a Michigan limited liability company, by Matthew J. Callahan, Division Vice President of Land Acquisition, owner of the platted land; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0346-2015 1CA-17OrdinanceTo amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to modify a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for engineering, design, technical, and surveying services in connection with the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Design and Crosswalk Improvements; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0412-2015 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three contracts for the option to purchase various asphalt concretes with Shelly Materials, Inc., Kokosing Materials, Inc. and The Apple-Smith Corporation; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0415-2015 1CA-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to reimburse the Departments of Public Service and Recreation and Parks for work performed related to the Miscellaneous Developments - American Addition Infrastructure (Phase 2 and 3) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $36,275.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($36,275.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0431-2015 1CA-20OrdinanceTo exchange ownership of Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-044365, owned by the City of Columbus and Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-065298, owned by Columbus City Schools; to waive the Land Review Commission requirements of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0446-2015 1CA-21OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Comserv Building Maintenance LLC for janitorial services; to authorize the expenditure of $18,000.00 from Fund 518 Public Inspection Services and Fund 241 Private Inspection Services; and to declare an emergency. ($18,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0097-2015 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to renew a contract for software support and maintenance services with Motorola, Inc. for the PremierOne Records system for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $254,130.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($254,130.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0103-2015 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order for the Division of Fire for uniforms from the existing Universal Term Contract with Galls RT II, LLC, to authorize the expenditure of $576,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($576,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0105-2015 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into the second renewal maintenance contract with Morpho Trak, Inc. for the Division of Police's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS); to authorize the expenditure of $557,248.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($557,248.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0107-2015 1CA-25OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $78,768.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency ($78,768.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0154-2015 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for LifePak defibrillator supplies in accordance with sole source procurement provisions; to authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for support services, warranty/maintenance work, and software licensing and upgrades in accordance with sole source procurement provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $465,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($465,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0185-2015 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, to renew an agreement with North American Communication Resources (NACR) to provide technology systems, software licensing and support, and associated professional services in support of the City’s interactive voice response (IVR) system; to authorize the expenditure of $115,236.33 from the Department of Technology, Internal Service Fund. ($115,236.33)ApprovedPass Action details
0314-2015 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew a contract with Orion Communications for the maintenance and support of the Division of Police's Time and Attendance System (LION); to authorize the expenditure of $34,012.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,012.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0366-2015 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a subgrantee award through the FY2014 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Act via the State of Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services; to authorize Jami St. Clair, Crime Lab Manager, as the official city representative to act in connection with the subgrant; to authorize an appropriation of $21,713.39 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs of the subgrant project; and to declare an emergency. ($21,713.39)ApprovedPass Action details
0368-2015 1CA-30OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into contracts with BOZ Robotics, Inc. for the acquisition of the BOZ robot COFDM wireless upgraded communications system for the Division of Fire Bomb Squad, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of City Code Chapter 329, utilizing State Homeland Security Grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0372-2015 1CA-31OrdinanceTo amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within Public Safety's Bond Funds; to authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order for the purchase of Digital Forensics Storage Server for computer and cell phone analysis for the Division of Police Crimes Against Persons Bureau from the existing Universal Term Contract with OnX USA, to authorize the expenditure of $58,052.00 from the Safety Bond Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($58,052.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0145-2015 1CA-32OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish an encumbrance for a subscription to the Water Research Foundation program, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $88,228.80 from Water Operating Fund. ($88,228.80)ApprovedPass Action details
0174-2015 1CA-33OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay subscription fees to subscribe to the Water Environment Research Foundation for Fiscal Year 2015 for use of the Utility Subscription Program for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $71,840.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($71,840.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0206-2015 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code with Tom Synnott Associates AKA tsaADVET for software support of Falcon/DMS software for the Department of Public Utilities, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,150.25 from the Electricity Operating Fund, $13,677.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $15,333.75 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $4,089.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($35,250.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0215-2015 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for professional engineering services for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Hydroelectric Facilities - FERC Independent Consultant Inspection Project; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($130,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0233-2015 1CA-36OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of the Electric Motor Maintenance Services contract with Mid Ohio Electric Company for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $0.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0238-2015 1CA-37OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification with WAQ, Inc. dba Southwest Lawn to provide Lawn Maintenance Services for the Department of Public Utilities’ Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($40,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0263-2015 1CA-38OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an agreement with Heidelberg University for the purpose of providing funding and continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research, for the continued operation of the Tributary Loading Station on the Scioto River and Computation of Point-Source and Nonpoint-Source Loads for 2015, to authorize the expenditures of $19,075.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $19,075.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($38,150.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0271-2015 1CA-39OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, for utility operations and maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, for the Department of Public Utilities, and to authorize the expenditure of $3,660.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, $23,280.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, $26,100.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $6,960.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund.($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0283-2015 1CA-40OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into nine (9) option contracts with the following vendors: Badger Meter, Inc., Ferguson Waterworks, Metron-Farnier, LLC, Master Meter, Inc., Elster AMCO Water, LLC, Neptune Technology Group, Inc., Mueller Systems, LLC, Sensus USA, Inc., and HD Supply Waterworks Ltd.; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0338-2015 1CA-41OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Ideal Investment Properties, LTD, 2130 Refugee Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43207, account number 146614-1183366, for over-payment of sewer usage and clean river charges, to authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $108,921.40, and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0357-2015 1CA-42OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay Joint Use of Poles Rental Fees to Ohio Power Company dba AEP in accordance with the terms of an existing agreement and to modify said agreement, to authorize the expenditure not exceeding $146,565.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, to consent to the assignment of the Agreement for Joint Use of Poles by Columbus Southern Power to Ohio Power Company; and to declare an emergency. ($146,565.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0380-2015 1CA-43OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to extend the Demand Response Sales and Services Agreement with EnerNOC, Inc. for demand response services for the Division of Power's retail electricity customers, including Department of Public Utilities facilities, and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0490-2015 1CA-44OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Allis Chalmers Pump Parts with BDI (Bearing Distributors Inc.), to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0498-2015 1CA-45OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase PVC SDR 35 Sewer Pipe Fittings with Ferguson Waterworks, to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0351-2015 1CA-46OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN14-010) of McCorkle Soaring Eagles LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 68.8 ± acres in Blendon Township.ApprovedPass Action details
0354-2015 1CA-47OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN14-011) of Richard L. McFarland, Trustee for the annexation of certain territory containing 5.774 ± acres in Franklin Township.ApprovedPass Action details
0362-2015 1CA-48OrdinanceTo authorize the director of the Department of Finance and Management to expend $118,260.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG) and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grants; to fund the second year of a two-year contract with AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. which provides servicing of housing and commercial loans; and to declare an emergency. ($118,260.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0373-2015 1CA-49OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (825 Carpenter St. and 653 Stanley Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0374-2015 1CA-50OrdinanceTo 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 (764 E. Whittier St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0375-2015 1CA-51OrdinanceTo 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 (1047 Sullivant Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0376-2015 1CA-52OrdinanceTo 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 (208 West Park Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0390-2015 1CA-53OrdinanceTo 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 (3080 Sandridge Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0391-2015 1CA-54OrdinanceTo 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 (504-06 E. Morrill Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0393-2015 1CA-55OrdinanceTo 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 (1644 Jonathan Dr.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0394-2015 1CA-56OrdinanceTo 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 (280 S. Hague Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0395-2015 1CA-57OrdinanceTo 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 (624 Reinhard Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0399-2015 1CA-58OrdinanceTo 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 (524 Linwood Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0416-2015 1CA-59OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into contracts for miscellaneous repairs and renovations for properties managed by the Land Reutilization Program; to authorize the expenditure of $152,339.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($152,339.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0491-2015 1CA-60OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Neighborhood Design Center to provide exterior design services and planning activities within the NCR and CDBG service areas; to authorize the expenditure of $143,161.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($143,161.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0499-2015 1CA-61OrdinanceTo 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 (73-75 Whitethorne Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0500-2015 1CA-62OrdinanceTo 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 (2290 Jermain Dr.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0501-2015 1CA-63OrdinanceTo 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 (862 Studer Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0502-2015 1CA-64OrdinanceTo 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 (482-484 Olpp Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0503-2015 1CA-65OrdinanceTo 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 (1364 E. Rich St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0523-2015 1CA-66OrdinanceTo amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Neighborhood Design Center for the administration of the Italian Village Park Pavilion design competition; to authorize the expenditure of $19,500.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($19,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0143-2015 1CA-67OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to establish a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund improvements; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0343-2015 1CA-68OrdinanceTo authorize the director of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to execute any instrument(s), as approved by the City Attorney and in consideration of One Thousand and 00/100 U.S. Dollars ($1,000.00), necessary to quit claim grant the Ohio Power Company, an Ohio corporation dba AEP, a perpetual, nonexclusive, electric utility easement in, on, over, and burdening a portion of American Addition Park in order to install, control, construct, reconstruct, replace, operate, maintain, repair, upgrade, and remove electric lines, poles, guys, anchors, and associated appurtenances; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0379-2015 1CA-69OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract for the purchase of utility vehicles for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $55,168.48 from an existing Auditor’s Certificate; and to declare an emergency. ($55,168.48)ApprovedPass Action details
0396-2015 1CA-70OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC Equipment Finance, LLC for the fifth and final year of riding car payments for Airport, Mentel Memorial and Champions Golf Courses; to provide adequate funding through December 31, 2015 in accordance with the terms of the Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $130,080.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($130,080.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0397-2015 1CA-71OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC Equipment Finance, LLC for year four of a five-year lease for riding car payments for Raymond Memorial, Turnberry and Wilson Road Golf Courses; to provide adequate funding through December 31, 2015 in accordance with the terms of the Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $111,324.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($111,324.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0398-2015 1CA-72OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC Equipment Finance, LLC for year three of a four-year agreement for 40 riding cars for Airport, Mentel Memorial and Wilson Road Golf Courses; to provide adequate funding through December 31, 2015 in accordance with the terms of the Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $32,400.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($32,400.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0426-2015 1CA-73OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $31,200.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and $13,100.00 from the Recreation and Parks CDBG Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($44,300.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0432-2015 1CA-74OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) to provide summer youth programming from February 26, 2015 through February 25, 2016; to authorize the expenditure of $430,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($430,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0443-2015 1CA-75OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material, and equipment in conjunction with Recreation and Parks golf course improvements; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0497-2015 1CA-76OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Eric Rausch for visual arts studio instruction at the Cultural Arts Center; to set up an Auditor’s certificate to establish purchase orders for the 2015 budget year; to authorize the expenditure of $32,934.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($32,934.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0329-2015 1CA-77OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract with Safex Inc. for the purpose of providing assistance as may be necessary in industrial hygiene services and occupational safety program assistance to all divisions; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the employee benefits fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0332-2015 1CA-78OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Human Resources to modify an existing contract with Mount Carmel Health Systems / Occupational Health for testing services for the Division of Fire's Health and Physical Fitness Program; to authorize the expenditure of $847,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($847,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0333-2015 1CA-79OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Human Resources to modify an existing contract with Mount Carmel Health Systems / Occupational Health for testing services for the Division of Police's Health and Physical Fitness Program; to authorize the expenditure of $195,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($195,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0334-2015 1CA-80OrdinanceTo authorize the Human Resources Department to modify an existing contract with CareWorks Consultants, Inc. (CCI) to provide Workers' Compensation Cost Containment services from March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the cost of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0519-2015 1CA-81OrdinanceTo authorize City Council and the Recreation and Parks Director to enter into contract with The Harmony Project for the purpose of providing programing for at-risk youth; and to authorize the Department of Recreation and Parks to monitor the contract; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000.00 in the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
A0006-2015 1CA-82AppointmentAppointment of Ralph Abbott, Premiere Commercial Group, Inc., 521 Berwanger Ave., Powell, OH. 43065 to serve on the Columbus/Franklin County Finance Authority replacing Michael McMennamin with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2016 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0023-2015 1CA-83AppointmentReappointment of David Hegley, 4400 Olentangy Blvd., Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the University Area Commission with a new term beginning date of January 21, 2015 and a term expiration date of January 20, 2017 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0024-2015 1CA-84AppointmentReappointment of Richard Talbot, 4236 Shire Cove Road, Hilliard, OH 43026, to serve on the University Area Commission with a new term beginning date of January 21, 2015 and a term expiration date of January 20, 2017 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0026-2015 1CA-85AppointmentAppointment of Stephen Stewart, per the approval of the Mayors Office, to serve on the Vehicle for Hire Board filling a current vacancy with a term expiration date of December 31, 2015 (letter attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0028-2015 1CA-86AppointmentAppointment of Chris Cozad to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2015 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0029-2015 1CA-87AppointmentAppointment of Nancy Pyon to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2017 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0030-2015 1CA-88AppointmentAppointment of Javar Godfrey to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2017 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0031-2015 1CA-89AppointmentAppointment of Karan Froom to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2017 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0034-2015 1CA-90AppointmentAppointment of Mary Howard to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2017. (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0035-2015 1CA-91AppointmentAppointment of Brett Kauffman, Kauffman Development, 30 Warren Street, Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Central Ohio Transit Authority Board replacing Jim Kunk with a new term expiration date of April 1, 2017. (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0036-2015 1CA-92AppointmentAppointment of Amy M. Schmittauer, Vlogg Boss Studios, 145 N. High Street Apt. 300, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Central Ohio Transit Authority Board replacing Jennifer Brunner with a new term expiration date of April 1, 2016. (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
0280-2015 1SR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish various purchase orders or contracts for emergency parts, supplies, and services; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00, from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code for these emergency services and parts as necessary; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0352-2015 1SR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) contracts for the option to purchase Printing, Copying and Related Services with The Herald Inc., Key Blue Prints, Inc., and Post Printing Co.; to waive the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to competitive bidding to permit the aforementioned contract; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0540-2015 1SR-3OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the appropriation of $468,762.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to Columbus Public Health for the implementation of the Greater Columbus Infant Mortality Task Force recommendations and further the CelebrateOne initiative in 2015; to authorize and direct the appropriation of $27,550 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to the Planning Division in the Department of Development for the same purpose; to authorize a contract with the Access Health Columbus for an amount not to exceed $190,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($496,312.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0339-2015 1SR-4OrdinanceTo amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the purchase of asphalt emulsion, asphalt concrete and limestone and gravel aggregates per the terms and conditions of current universal term contracts; to authorize the Director of Public Service to contract with SWACO; to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code for tipping at the SWACO landfill; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend $1,500,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to reimburse the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund for personnel and equipment associated with the Alley Rehabilitation Project, to buy required commodities and pay tipping fees; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0108-2015 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with Leads Online LLC for access to the company's Automated Scrap Materials and Used Goods Transaction Information Management System; to authorize the expenditure of $64,400.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($64,400.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0342-2015 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to contract with and expend funds with the Franklin County Commissioners for the use of the Franklin County Correction Centers for the housing of prisoners; to authorize the expenditure of $4,600,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,600,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0053-2015 1SR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the Blueprint Linden Lining Contract Phase 2; to transfer within and to expend up to $3,917,125.85 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to amend to 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,917,125.85)ApprovedPass Action details
0214-2015 1SR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase funding to an existing agreement (EL014925) with InfoSend, Inc. for Electronic/Traditional Bill Presentment and Payment Application Services for the Department of Public Utilities, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($1,100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0420-2015 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with CardnoATC, to support the Lead Safe Columbus Program; to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0421-2015 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Franklin County Public Health to support the Lead Safe Columbus Program; to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0422-2015 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Hina Environmental Solutions to support the Lead Safe Columbus Program; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0434-2015 1SR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make loans and grants for operation of the various affordable housing programs administered by the Housing Division under the Affordable Housing Opportunity Program; to authorize the expenditure of $950,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($950,000.00) AMENDED BY ORD. 2641-2017; PASSED 11/20/2017ApprovedPass Action details
0296-2015 1SR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the expenditure of $17,250,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Special Income Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of $17,225,000.000 to pay refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for the Division of Refuse Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the City Code Chapter 329; to establish encumbrances up to $25,000.00 for tire disposal, construction and demolition (C&D) material disposal; and to declare an emergency. ($17,250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0459-2015 1SR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of the 2015 general fund contribution to the general government grant fund for the continuation of the 2014-2015 grant agreement with SWACO for the city’s Environmental Stewardship program in the amount of $205,391.00; to authorize the transfer of the 2015 water operating fund contribution for the same in the amount of $66,810.00 to the general government grant fund; to appropriate the sum of the aforementioned amounts, which total $272,201.00, to the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($272,201.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0378-2015 1SR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to amend the agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for the development of the Scioto Greenway Project; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $2,741,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $2,741,000.00 in voted Recreation and Parks Bond Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($2,741,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0451-2015 1SR-16OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education in the amount of $2,400,000.00 for the 2015 Summer Food Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,400,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 283; to enter into an agreement with Columbus City Schools to implement the Summer Food Program; to authorize the expenditure of $2,164,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 283; and to declare an emergency. ($2,400,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0335-2015 1SR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into contract with the law firm of Baker & Hostetler LLP for the purpose of providing assistance with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the employee benefits fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details