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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, June 26, 2023  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 32 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 26, 2023 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
7 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Dispense  
with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0017-2023  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023.  
New Type: D2  
To: Tpas LLC  
1464 Gemini Pl  
Columbus, OH 43240  
Permit #: 9002301  
New Type: D1  
To: Hogan Hospitality LLC  
6068 Channingway Blvd  
Columbus, OH 43232  
Permit #: 3906068  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: House City Chinese Restaurant LLC  
3781 S Hamilton Rd  
Columbus, OH 43125  
From: 1439 Alch LLC  
1439 Grandview Ave & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43212  
Permit #: 68955500010  
New Type: D1  
To: Chris Lam  
DBA New Wave Hair Salon  
1695 Old Henderson Rd  
Columbus, OH 43220  
Permit #: 4496490  
New Type: D1  
To: Noir Lounge LLC  
Unit 101  
15 W Cherry St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 6450050  
Stock Type: C1 C2 D6  
To: Ant Lockbourne LLC  
DBA Express Drive Thru  
1925 Lockbourne Rd  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 0225424  
TREX Type: D2  
To: Lockbourne Bar & Grill Inc.  
DBA Dawghouse Pizza & Bar  
2031 Lockbourne Rd & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: City Barbeque LLC  
DBA City Barbeque  
& Patio  
2261 Stringtown Rd  
Grove City, OH 43123  
Permit #: 52503900005  
Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6  
To: Alem Sons LLC  
445 E 17th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: Mars Speed LLC  
DBA Camps Carryout  
445 E 1th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 0100499  
Advertise Date: 7/1/23  
Agenda Date: 6/26/23  
Return Date: 7/6/23  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
REMY  
0125X-2023  
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To recognize, designate, and celebrate the inaugural Public Safety Week  
in Columbus, Ohio from June 25 - July 1, 2023.  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
FAVOR  
0123X-2023  
To Recognize June 2023 as Caribbean American Heritage Month  
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Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell  
Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to waive  
the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
1696-2023  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a non-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation  
Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key  
urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up  
to $500,000.00; and to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from  
the General Fund. ($500,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1697-2023  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of administering  
the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the 2023 General Fund Operating  
Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined  
schedule. ($250,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1757-2023  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement  
District of Columbus, Inc. to provide funding for services within the  
Special Improvement District boundaries per the Plan for Services; to  
authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $190,000.00 from the  
2023 General Fund Operating Budget; and to authorize the advancement  
of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($190,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1758-2023  
FR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Columbus Sister Cities International, Inc. in an  
amount up to $150,000.00 for the purpose of promoting business,  
government, cultural, educational and environmental exchanges between  
the Columbus Sister Cities; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of  
up to $150,000.00 from the 2023 General Fund Operating Budget; and  
to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule.  
($150,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1763-2023  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for profit-service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center  
(NDC) in an amount up to $143,000.00 to provide design services to  
businesses in the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR)  
districts, as well as businesses throughout the City of Columbus as  
appropriate, as part of the NCR Interior/Exterior Renovation Grant  
program; and to authorize the expenditure of $143,000.00 from the  
Division of Economic Development’s General Fund budget.  
($143,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1849-2023  
FR-6  
To amend Ordinance No. 0390-2023, approved by Columbus City  
Council on March 6, 2023, for the purposes of (1) revising the 180-day  
period needed to execute the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone  
Agreement to 180 days after passage of this ordinance, and (2) to  
remove CL Stelzer, LLC as the ENTERPRISE and replaced by Stelzer  
Industrial LLC as the ENTERPRISE, by which Stelzer Industrial LLC will  
assume the terms and commitments of the AGREEMENT. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1850-2023  
1851-2023  
FR-7  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time with  
Cologix US, Inc. and Cologix Services Company, LLC, to add Cologix  
Col4, LLC and Cologix, Inc., as additional entities and party to the EZ  
Agreement.  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the City of Columbus Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with  
Hollingsworth Logistics Group, LLC dba Hollingsworth, LLC and  
Hollingsworth Management Services, LLC for the purpose of adding  
Crown Staffing Solutions, LLC as an additional GRANTEE to the  
AGREEMENT. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1870-2023  
FR-9  
To 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 (1557-59 Maynard Ave.) held in the Land  
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
0122X-2023  
FR-10  
FR-11  
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept  
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the  
Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction Project.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1442-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications for the  
Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital  
Improvement Program and to execute project agreements for approved  
projects; to authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of  
Finance and Management to submit loan documents and borrow money  
from the Ohio Public Works Commission for projects as awarded under  
the State Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the Director of  
Finance and Management and City Auditor, as appropriate, to sign for  
funding use certification, local match availability, and to certify loan  
portion repayment. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1780-2023  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to  
the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend  
awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved  
projects. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
1730-2023  
FR-13  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Irrigation Parts with  
Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
EDUCATION: BROWN, CHR. FAVOR BARROSO DE PADILLA HARDIN  
1781-2023  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
contract with HMB - Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing  
technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to  
achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access  
to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $195,547.00 from the general fund. ($195,547.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
1398-2023  
FR-15  
To authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of funds and the appropriation of funds within the  
Water PayGo Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public  
Utilities to modify and increase the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers for  
the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Hypochlorite Disinfection Improvements  
Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,747,700.00 within the  
Water G. O. Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification.  
($1,747,700.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1454-2023  
FR-16  
To authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer  
Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a  
construction contract with BLD Services LLC for the Lateral Lining -  
Blueprint North Linden 1, Oakland Park Medina Project; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $8,111,782.73 from the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project.  
($8,111,782.73)  
Read for the First Time  
1470-2023  
1519-2023  
FR-17  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
renewal with Burgess and Niple for the General Engineering Consultant  
Services #4 project; and to expend up to $500,000.00 from the Sanitary  
Bond Fund for the project. ($500,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To 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 enter into a contract  
modification with T&M Associates for the Blueprint Old Beechwold Area  
Integrated Solutions project; and to expend up to $66,852.86 from the  
Sanitary Bond Fund for the project. ($66,852.86)  
Read for the First Time  
1530-2023  
FR-19  
To authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to  
enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control for  
the Fairwood Facility HVAC Replacement project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $874,500.00 for the project. ($874,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1600-2023  
1606-2023  
FR-20  
FR-21  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Sherman Reilly, Inc. for the purchase of a  
Underground Cable Puller Trailer for the Division of Power; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $241,971.40 from the Division of Electricity  
Operating Fund; ($241,971.40)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of funds within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize  
the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the contract with  
Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns, and Dehaven, dba GPD Group, for the  
Sanitary Pump Station Evaluation and Upgrade Program Project; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $300,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract renewal. ($300,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1609-2023  
FR-22  
To authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects within  
the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to  
enter into a contract for professional design services with Burgess &  
Niple for the Alum Creek Trunk - Middle (Phase D) Sewer Rehabilitation  
project; and to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $1,208,612.84  
from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,208,612.84)  
Read for the First Time  
1611-2023  
1615-2023  
FR-23  
FR-24  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the  
contract with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. for the Stormwater  
Pump Stations Evaluation & Upgrade Program; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $300,000.00 within the Storm Bond Fund to pay for  
the contract renewal. ($300,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities  
to enter into a professional services contract with Resource International.  
and with Korda/Nemeth Engineering for the General Engineering  
Services - Storm & Sanitary - 2022 projects; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund  
and from the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1664-2023  
1723-2023  
1724-2023  
FR-25  
FR-26  
FR-27  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Seal Analytical, Inc. for the purchase of a  
Discrete Analyzer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $94,512.00 from the Division of Sewer  
Operating Fund; ($94,512.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an  
Indefinite Quantity Contract with Asplundh Tree Expert LLC for Tree  
Trimming and Vegetative Management Services and to authorize the  
expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($600,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to extend the  
contract and 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 $25,000.00  
from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($25,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR BROWN HARDIN  
1809-2023  
FR-28  
To authorize an appropriation within the Job Growth subfund for various  
expenditures for materials, equipment, and professional services related  
to the community education duties of the Wage Theft Prevention and  
Enforcement Commission. ($50,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
1762-2023  
1841-2023  
1843-2023  
FR-29  
FR-31  
FR-32  
To amend Ordinance 0603-2023, passed March 6, 2023, related to the  
conveyance of title for 55 Brehl Ave. (010-014155), 320 Brehl Ave.  
(010-012122) and 391 Brehl Ave. (010-018288) held in the Land Bank,  
to amend the Price from $74,480.00 to $78,480.00. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To amend the Far South CRA to modify its geographic boundaries; to  
provide that the City’s existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing  
Council shall serve as the Housing Council for the Far South Community  
Reinvestment Area, as amended herein.  
Read for the First Time  
To repeal Ordinance No. 3358-2022 due to clerical errors and to amend  
Ordinance No. 1871-2022 for the Far West Broad Community  
Reinvestment Area to align with the updates located in Chapter 4565 of  
the Columbus City Codes; to modify its geographic boundaries; to  
provide that the City’s existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing  
Council shall serve as the Housing Council for the Far West Broad  
Community Reinvestment Area.  
Read for the First Time  
1844-2023  
1845-2023  
FR-33  
FR-34  
To create the Crosswoods Community Reinvestment Area; to authorize  
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Chapter 3735 of the Ohio  
Revised Code; and to provide that the City’s existing Community  
Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as the Housing Council  
for the Crosswoods Community Reinvestment Area.  
Read for the First Time  
To create the West Scioto Community Reinvestment Area; to authorize  
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Chapter 3735 of the Ohio  
Revised Code; and to provide that the City’s existing Community  
Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as the Housing Council  
for the West Scioto Community Reinvestment Area.  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
1740-2023  
FR-35  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne, on  
behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to establish a not for profit grant  
agreement with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for teen  
peer-to-peer reproductive health education in support of the  
CelebrateOne goal to improve reproductive health planning in its high  
priority neighborhoods; to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of  
up to $150,000.00 from the General Government Grants Fund.  
($150,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1764-2023  
FR-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a non-profit service contract with the Community Shelter Board for the  
purpose of continuing the City’s support for men, women and families  
who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in  
Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses starting January 1,  
2023; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,389,650.00 from the  
General Fund. ($5,389,650.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
1593-2023  
FR-37  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer monies between projects in the  
Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund, to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Intrado Life &  
Safety Solutions Corporation for the upgrade of the city's 911 system  
pursuant to the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; and  
the expenditure in the amount up to $1,269,677.07 within the Public  
Safety's Capital Improvement Fund. ($1,269,677.07)  
Read for the First Time  
1639-2023  
FR-38  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with Galls  
LLC, High-Com, Vance’s, Grainger, Lawmen’s and Jendco for the  
purchase of uniforms and accessories for the Division of Police from  
existing Universal Term Contracts; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$3,181,366.00 from the general fund. ($3,181,366.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1672-2023  
FR-39  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of  
the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Pen-Link Ltd. to  
purchase and install an upgraded computer software system that aids in  
obtaining and analyzing electronic information crucial to resolving cases;  
to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $424,791.50 from the Law  
Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund. ($424,791.50)  
Read for the First Time  
1683-2023  
FR-40  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety,  
on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with  
Motorola Solutions Inc. for the upgrade of 800MHz radios in accordance  
with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize  
an expenditure of $208,125.00 from Public Safety's General Fund  
budget; and to declare an emergency. ($208,125.00).  
Read for the First Time  
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA FAVOR HARDIN  
1667-2023  
FR-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for  
grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s  
Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreement pilot  
program; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite  
agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture and other  
entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant  
award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to  
authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds; and to refund any  
unused grant funds. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FINANCE: HARDIN CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
1445-2023  
FR-42  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Setterlin Building Co. for the Construction Services - Task  
Order Basis project; on behalf of the Office of Construction Management;  
to authorize an expenditure up to $750,000.00 from the Construction  
Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize an expenditure up  
to $500,000.00 from the Safety General Obligations Bonds Fund; and to  
authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget.  
($1,250,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1725-2023  
1729-2023  
FR-43  
FR-44  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract with Crowe LLP for  
consulting services; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00  
from the general fund. ($75,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ultra Low Sulphur  
Diesel, Biodiesel and Non-Road Diesel Fuel with Benchmark Biodiesel,  
Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
FAVOR  
1839-2023  
FR-45  
To repeal and amend Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes to alter  
the affordable housing requirements applicable in Market Ready, Ready  
for Revitalization, and Ready for Opportunity Community Reinvestment  
Areas, and to incorporate certain administrative modifications.  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
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CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
0127X-2023  
CA-1  
To Commend, Recognize, and Celebrate Brian Asamoah’s Annual Youth  
Football Camp  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Shannon G. Hardin and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FAVOR  
0124X-2023  
CA-2  
To honor, recognize and congratulate Columbus Speech & Hearing on  
100 years of success in serving the communication needs of central Ohio  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell  
Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
0121X-2023  
CA-3  
To Honor, Recognize and Celebrate the Life of Oneda Eubanks,  
1941-2023  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0126X-2023  
CA-4  
To Celebrate Somalia's Independence Day and Recognize the Raising  
of the Somali Flag at the Ohio Statehouse  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
1503-2023  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract in an amount up to $100,000.00 with  
Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of partnering in the Diversity Equity &  
Inclusion Grant Fund Program; and to authorize an expenditure up to  
$100,000.00 from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1666-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a First Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative  
Agreement with the Harrison Market Community Authority and WTD  
Development, LLC; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of  
service payments in lieu of taxes and property tax rollback payments  
generated by parcels in the Harrison West Redevelopment Incentive  
District (AC Humko II TIF) pursuant to the First Amendment to the Tax  
Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement to provide additional  
financing for the development of public parkland improvements; to  
authorize the City’s Recreation and Parks Department Director to enter  
into a Right of Entry and Release of Liability Agreement and a  
Construction Agreement with WTD Development, LLC; to authorize the  
City’s Recreation and Parks Department Director to enter into a Park  
Maintenance Agreement with the Harrison Market Community Authority;  
and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1674-2023  
1675-2023  
1699-2023  
CA-7  
CA-8  
CA-9  
To accept the application (AN23-002) of the Wayne Post Trust for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 4.64± acres in Blendon  
Township.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To accept the application (AN23-010) of Matthew Howard & Maureen  
Wooton for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.847± acres in  
Perry Township.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a beneficiary grant agreement with Columbus State Community College,  
through their Small Business Development Center, in an amount up to  
$250,000.00 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to  
provide continued program management services for the  
Columbus-Franklin County Small Business COVID-19 Response and  
Recovery Program and to pay for expenses starting April 1, 2023; to  
authorize the Director of Development to modify the terms and conditions  
of the not-for-profit service contract as needed without seeking further  
City Council approval; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00  
of ARPA funds; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1761-2023  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Economic Development Agreement with Gravity Project 3 Holdings,  
LLC to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties  
concerning the GreenHouse Gravity development; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1813-2023  
1814-2023  
CA-11  
CA-12  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN22-019)  
of 7.80± Acres in Norwich Township to the city of Columbus as required  
by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-014)  
of 6.1± Acres in Norwich Township to the city of Columbus as required by  
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
1751-2023  
CA-13  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus Urban League to support their Young Professionals (CULYP)  
organization; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
6 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1754-2023  
CA-14  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Education Foundation for Freedom in support of the Columbus Women  
& Girls’ Fest; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Jobs Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Shayla Favor and  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
1644-2023  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract with Schneider  
Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC, for professional services, software  
licensing and ArcFM software maintenance and support associated with  
the IVR Responder, in accordance with sole source procurement  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of  
$50,712.65 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Division, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an  
emergency. ($50,712.65)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1820-2023  
CA-16  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, for Trellix software  
support; to authorize the expenditure of $338,000.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($338,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
1364-2023  
CA-17  
CA-18  
To amend Ordinance No. 0464-2023, passed February 3, 2023, to  
correct the property owner name from LV Collective to Lane and Norwich  
Columbus Owner, LLC. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1533-2023  
To amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract  
with Michael Baker International for the UIRF-Eakin Road SUP project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $640,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract. ($640,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1578-2023  
1579-2023  
CA-19  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a revocable  
encroachment easements to Adam Lodermeier located at 107 South  
Warren Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a revocable  
encroachment easement to Susanna K. Warren located at 108 South  
Wayne Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1580-2023  
1610-2023  
1613-2023  
1760-2023  
1773-2023  
CA-21  
CA-22  
CA-23  
CA-24  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a revocable  
encroachment easement to First Church of God, Inc. located at 116  
South Wayne Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To extinguish a 0.516 acre portion of right-of-way located with Belvidere  
Avenue to the west, Doren Avenue to the south, and Lechner Avenue to  
the east and Floral Avenue to the north; and transfer the asset to The City  
of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents required to transfer a 0.184 acre portion of the  
Columbus Crew Way right-of-way at the intersection of Nordecke Drive  
at no cost. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
agreements with and to accept grant funding from the Ohio Department  
of Transportation for the Urban Paving FRA-710-0.00 (Busch Blvd &  
Schrock Rd) PID111560 project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to accept a  
Municipal Bridge Program Grant from the Ohio Department of  
Transportation in connection to the Kimberly Parkway Bridge  
Replacement project; to authorize the execution of grant and other  
requisite agreements with ODOT and other entities providing for the  
acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City  
of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure  
of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
0225-2023  
CA-26  
To authorize the expenditure of up to $800,000.00 within the Department  
of Neighborhoods; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Neighborhoods to enter into subaward grant agreements with  
Community Development for all People, Franklinton Development  
Association, Africentric Personal Development Shop and Community of  
Caring Development Foundation in an amount up to $800,000.00 to add  
needed support services as a result of COVID-19 for youth and families  
in the City of Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
6 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1499-2023  
CA-27  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500.00 from the  
Department of Neighborhoods General Fund to the Area Commission  
Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $52,500.00  
within the Area Commission Fund for operating expenses of the Area  
Commissions; to authorize the City Auditor to establish a new subfund  
within the Area Commissions Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($52,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1712-2023  
1738-2023  
CA-28  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a contract with  
MKSK to develop a comprehensive community plan for the Eastland  
community; to authorize the expenditure up to $849,600.00 in the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($849,600.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into contract with Language Line Services Inc. for telephonic  
interpretation services, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
$18,000.00 to the Department of Neighborhoods within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($18,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1765-2023  
CA-30  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus African Festival in support of their 2023 Festival; to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1767-2023  
CA-31  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus Fashion Initiative in support of 614 Day; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($37,500.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Shayla Favor,  
Shannon G. Hardin and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
VETERANS, SENIOR, & DISABILITY AFFAIRS: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
BROWN FAVOR HARDIN  
1571-2023  
CA-32  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to make payments to Hanna Commercial, LLC for the third  
year of a four-year building maintenance service contract for the Central  
Ohio Area Agency on Aging; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$450,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($450,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1708-2023  
1709-2023  
CA-33  
CA-34  
To authorize an appropriation in the amount of $324,819.00 to the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on  
Aging in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite and Senior Volunteer  
programs; and to declare an emergency. ($324,819.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
twelve (12) contracts for the provision of services to older adults in  
Central Ohio in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite Program and  
Senior Volunteer programs administered by the Central Ohio Area  
Agency on Aging; to authorize the expenditure of $290,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($290,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
1418-2023  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to  
enter into contract with Kimley-Horn for the Gender Road Park and  
McCoy Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$413,402.82 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to  
authorize the amendment of the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $413,402.82 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($413,402.82)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
1434-2023  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the Master Services Agreement with American Municipal  
Power, Inc. to provide funding for participation in journeyman lineworker  
safety and training programs; to authorize the expenditure of $55,500.00  
from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($55,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1452-2023  
1592-2023  
CA-37  
CA-38  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
an existing utility cooperative agreement among the City of Columbus,  
the Marble Cliff Quarry Community Authority, and the Marble Cliff  
Canyon, LLC to update the utility service boundaries, and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer  
of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Utilities to issue a purchase order to Travco  
Construction for services related to Water Main Repairs; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $15,532.19 from the Water Bond Fund to pay  
outstanding invoices; and to declare an emergency. ($15,532.19)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1634-2023  
CA-39  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the  
vicinity of East Cooke Road and Overbrook Drive, and contract for  
associated professional services in order for the Department of Public  
Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Cooke  
Road Culvert Improvements; and to declare an emergency.  
($110,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1774-2023  
1775-2023  
CA-40  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract modification with AECOM for the Wilson Ave  
Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize an expenditure of up  
to $47,118.32 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract  
modification; and to declare an emergency. ($47,118.32)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water  
Development Authority for the Blueprint Hilltop - Green Infrastructure -  
Palmetto/Westgate Area Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of  
$24,889.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($24,889.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1776-2023  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water  
Development Authority for the Compost Facility Odor Control  
Improvements Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $38,486.00  
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($38,486.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1786-2023  
CA-43  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past,  
present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from PerkinElmer  
Health Sciences, Inc. to PerkinElmer U.S. LLC and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
1196-2023  
CA-44  
To authorize the creation of an Elevating Trust Private Grant Fund within  
the City Attorney’s Office; to authorize the acceptance of the Association  
of Prosecuting Attorneys $5,500.00 award supporting Elevating Trust  
project activities; to authorize the appropriation of $5,500.00 within the  
Private Grant Fund; to authorize the appropriation of future Elevating  
Trust awards and donations to the Private Grant Fund; and to declare an  
emergency.($5,500.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1716-2023  
CA-45  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to accept two grants in the amount of  
$17,500.00 and $82,500.00 (total $100,000.00) from the Franklin County  
Commissioners and to appropriate from the unappropriated balance of  
the general government grant fund; to enter into a not for profit services  
contract with Think Make Live Youth (TMLY) in the amount of  
$100,000.00 from the grant funds; and to declare an emergency.  
($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1717-2023  
CA-46  
To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County  
Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Franklin County Office  
of Justice Policy & Programs; to appropriate $3,800.00 from the  
unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the  
Franklin County Municipal Court Department of Probation and Pretrial  
Services for the purpose of providing ballistic vest; and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,800.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
1655-2023  
CA-47  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a Get Vaccinated  
Ohio (GVO) grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of  
$384,508.00; to authorize the appropriation of $384,508.00 to the Health  
Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the  
Board of Health to enter into a subrecipient agreement with the Franklin  
County Public Health Department for the provision of immunization  
services to clients required to meet the deliverables of the grant for the  
period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of  
$88,989.63 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an  
emergency ($384,508.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1736-2023  
CA-48  
To authorize the establishment of an imprest petty cash operating fund  
for the Columbus Public Health farmers' markets to be held this summer;  
to authorize a transfer within the operating fund; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $5,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
1753-2023  
CA-49  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate general  
budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate  
universal term contract purchase agreement(s), on behalf of the Division  
of Fire, for the purchase of uniforms from Galls, LLC, and turnout gear  
from Lion First Responder PPE Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of  
$250,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1792-2023  
CA-50  
To authorize the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant  
agreement with Columbus Police Public Safety Corps. Unit 2222 to  
support its participation in the 2023 Public Safety Cadets National  
Competition; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of  
$14,000.00 within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; to authorize  
payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for  
participants; and to declare an emergency. ($14,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1795-2023  
CA-51  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a  
purchase order to Small Dog Electronics Inc. for the purchase of iPads  
and related supplies for use within the Division of Fire's Training  
Complex; to authorize the expenditure of $94,279.90 from the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($94,279.90)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA FAVOR HARDIN  
1617-2023  
CA-52  
CA-53  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify  
the contract with Routeware, Inc. for Street Equipment-Refuse Data  
Collection System software; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$250,000.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund  
operating budget to pay for this contract. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1706-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify  
the contract with Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., for explosive  
gas monitoring; to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
1619-2023  
CA-54  
CA-55  
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in  
the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0692-2023; and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1632-2023  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer appropriations  
between object classes within the property management fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($736,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0133-2023  
CA-56  
Reappointment of Renée Shumate, Manager, External Affairs, American  
Electric Power, 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on  
the Community Shelter Board, with a new term expiration date of  
6/30/2026 (resumé attached).  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Appointment be Read and Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A0134-2023  
CA-57  
Re-appointment of Michael H. Stevens, Director, Columbus Department  
of Development, 111 North Front Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, Ohio  
43215, to serve on the Community Shelter Board, with a new term  
expiration date of 6/30/2026 (résumé attached).  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Appointment be Read and Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A0135-2023  
CA-58  
Appointment of Alison Marker, President and CEO at Marker Inc., 2011  
Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43221, to serve on the Community  
Shelter Board, with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2026 (résumé  
attached).  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Appointment be Read and Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
1857-2023  
SR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept  
and execute a private grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in an  
amount up to $2,000,000.00 under their “Monuments Project” program  
for the City’s Reimagining Columbus project; to authorize the  
appropriation of up to $2,000,000.00 of The Mellon Foundation grant  
from the Private Grant Fund, upon receipt of the grant funds as follows:  
$250,000.00 for personnel and $750,000.00 for professional services in  
2023 and $1,000,000.00 in 2024; and to declare an emergency.  
($250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1859-2023  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Designing Local Ltd in an amount up to $750,000.00 for  
the purpose of project management, community engagement, landscape  
architecture and facilitating the community in public discussion about the  
future disposition of the Christopher Columbus statue in accordance with  
the Monuments Project scope; to waive the competitive bidding  
requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the  
expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Department of Development’s  
Mellon Foundation Grant budget (Private Grant Fund); and to declare an  
emergency. ($750,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
1597-2023  
SR-3  
To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Danbert, Inc. for the Intersection Improvements - Morse Road at  
Westerville Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$4,184,359.27 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the  
Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused  
grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency.  
($4,184,359.27)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1649-2023  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreement for the purchase of four CNG single axle dump trucks from  
Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,135,840.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1,135,840.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1653-2023  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreement for the purchase of one single axle and four tandem axle live  
body dump trucks with snow equipment from FYDA Freightliner  
Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,754,989.00 from the  
Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,754,989.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1732-2023  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Complete General Construction Company for the Bikeway Development  
- Worthington Woods Boulevard Shared Use Path (Sancus Boulevard to  
Deer Creek Drive) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$3,171,446.78 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project;  
and to declare an emergency. ($3,171,446.78)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1797-2023  
SR-7  
To authorize the transfer and appropriation within various funds; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
contract with Shelly & Sands, Inc. for the State Route 161, Interstate-71 to  
Cleveland Avenue Phase I - Part 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $8,920,419.48 from the various funds for the project; to repay any  
unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an  
emergency. ($8,920,419.48)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1810-2023  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with Roadway Asset Services for the Resurfacing  
Pavement Management Services 2023 project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,441,076.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,441,076.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
1684-2023  
SR-9  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Community Arts Project Inc. DBA The King Arts Complex for the support  
of their 25th Annual Heritage Music Festival; and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
6 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
VETERANS, SENIOR, & DISABILITY AFFAIRS: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
BROWN FAVOR HARDIN  
1574-2023  
SR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to  
appropriate the amount of $125,498,538.00 within the Recreation and  
Parks Grant Fund for the Recreation and Parks Department to provide  
home care and assisted living services to older adults in connection with  
the Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources  
Today (PASSPORT) Medicaid Waiver Program in Central Ohio; and to  
declare an emergency. ($125,498,538.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1576-2023  
SR-11  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and  
Parks to enter into contracts with the agencies listed on the attachment  
hereto for the provision of Pre-Admission Screening System Providing  
Options and Resources Today (PASSPORT) home care and assisted  
living services for older adults in Central Ohio; to authorize the  
expenditure of $97,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($97,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
1406-2023  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to  
enter into various contracts for management of the Urban Forestry  
Master Plan; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish auditor’s  
certificates in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for various expenditures in  
conjunction with the management of the Urban Forestry Master Plan; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1719-2023  
SR-13  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
a one year agreement with Class Acts Columbus to provide talent  
buying, fiscal agent, and event management services for events  
produced by the Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of  
$125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and  
$55,000.00 from the Property Management Fund; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to  
declare an emergency. ($180,000.00)  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
EDUCATION: BROWN, CHR. FAVOR BARROSO DE PADILLA HARDIN  
1475-2023  
SR-14  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Office of Education to enter  
into 2023 ESC summer programming contracts with high-quality  
prekindergarten organizations that provide high-quality educational  
services; to authorize the expenditure of $773,250.00 from the General  
Fund; and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City  
Codes. ($773,250.00)  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Postponed to 7/10/2023. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
6 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESS  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Recess the  
Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:30 P.M.  
RECONVENE  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:53 P.M.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
1527-2023  
1584-2023  
1692-2023  
SR-15  
SR-16  
SR-17  
To 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 modify and increase  
the Southwesterly Composting Facility Odor Control Improvements  
professional services agreement with Hatch Associates Consultants; to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $1,115,400.00 within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,115,400.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To 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 modify and increase a  
professional engineering services contract with MS Consultants for the  
Southerly Stormwater and Floodplain Improvements project; to authorize  
an expenditure of up to $4,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to  
pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency.  
($4,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification for General Engineering Services for the Fourth  
Water Plant with Hazen and Sawyer and to apply, accept, and enter into  
a Water Supply Revolving Loan Account loan agreement with the Ohio  
Water Development Authority and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency  
for the financing thereof and designate a dedicated source of repayment  
for the loan; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of  
$11,838,000.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of $11,838,000.00 within the Water Supply Revolving Loan  
Account Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($11,838,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
1789-2023  
SR-18  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the  
purchase of in-car cameras, interview room cameras and accessories  
for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $2,883,026.12  
from the general fund; to authorize the transfer of funds within general  
fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,883,026.12)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. BROWN DORANS HARDIN  
1836-2023  
SR-19  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Triumph  
Communications for an educational campaign for the general public on  
the Columbus districts; to authorize an appropriation and an expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive  
bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an  
emergency. ($150,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
0089X-2023  
SR-20  
To adopt the 2024 Tax Budget and to authorize and direct the City  
Auditor to submit said budget to the County and to declare an  
emergency.  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Resolution be Postponed to 7/10/2023. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
0113X-2023  
SR-21  
To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2023-2028," as  
described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements  
Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Resolution be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1603-2023  
SR-22  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the  
Division of Fleet Management to provide funding for the contract with  
Assetworks LLC, for fleet management software services for the City’s  
fleet of vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $1,036,676.25 from the  
fleet operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,036,676.25)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, to adjourn this  
Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 8:02 P.M.  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 3, 2023 IN OBSERVANCE  
OF INDEPENDENCE DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL  
BE JULY 10, 2023.