Office of City Clerk  
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Columbus OH  
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Agenda - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, November 4, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 54 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30, 2024  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: Ave Space LLC  
DBA The Ave Space LLC  
4284 Macsway Ave  
Columbus, OH 43232  
From: Idika LLC  
DBA Spice9  
8631 Sancus Blvd  
Columbus, OH 43240  
Permit #: 0336263  
New Type: D3  
To: Jalisco Herencia LLC  
DBA Herencia Jalisco Mexican Restaurant  
6542 Hayden Run Rd  
Unit 2  
Columbus, OH 43026  
Permit #: 4220620  
New Type: D2  
To: Gooseegg LLC  
DBA Dantes Pizza  
3586 Indianola Ave  
Columbus, OH 43214  
Permit #: 32558750010  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3  
To: 5th Ave Oshio LLC  
& Patio  
974 W 5th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43212  
Permit #: 2714577  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: SP Retail Group LLC  
2618 Hilliard Rome Rd  
Columbus, OH 43026  
From: Redamax Enterprises Midwest LLC  
DBA Ride N Go  
2618 Hilliard Rome Rd  
Columbus, OH 43026  
Permit #: 8444139  
New Type: D1  
To: Jim Sweeney and Associates LLC  
500 W Walnut St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 42901300005  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: Faisal LLC  
1500 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43222  
From: M & R USA Inc  
1500 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43222  
Permit #: 3652859  
New Type: D2  
To: Hashtag Comedy LLC  
1253 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 3655755  
Stock Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: Balcon Inc  
DBA U A Pub  
2096 W Henderson Rd & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43220  
Permit #: 04002440001  
Stock Type: D5 D6  
To: Tremont 708 Inc  
708 S High St 1st Fl & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43206  
Permit #: 90416060005  
Advertise Date: 11/9/2024  
Agenda Date: 11/4/2024  
Return Date: 11/14/2024  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
2
To Celebrate and Congratulate Conference of Minority Transportation  
Officials on 10 years of Empowering Diverse Voices in the Transportation  
Sector  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being  
used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the  
Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and  
Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any  
necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order  
to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)  
FR-2  
FR-3  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Winter wear and  
Raingear with Galls LLC & Grainger Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $2.00. ($2.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract,  
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Winnscapes, Inc. for  
snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $243,410.56  
from the general fund. ($243,410.56)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-4  
To amend the Ordinance No. 1431-2024, passed by Columbus City  
Council (“Council) on June 3, 2024, to assign all benefits of the  
agreement to Big Lots Management, LLC from BLHQ, LLC and to WPG  
Real Estate Associates, Inc. as well as any other additional new tenant  
that will occupy the space at the project site to contribute to the job and  
payroll retention commitments as set forth in the agreement; and to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a  
Third Assignment of the agreement. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-5  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund; to  
appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Non-Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a  
professional services contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC for  
the Roadway - Utility Coordination and Utility Services 2024 project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Street and  
Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund to pay for this contract.  
($150,000.00)  
FR-6  
To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road  
right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to  
name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this  
Ordinance. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-7  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the  
amount of $280,000.00 for the purchase of equipment for the Recreation  
and Parks Department; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance  
and Management enter into various contracts for the purchase of  
equipment on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund. ($280,000.00)  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Designing Local, LTD to provide professional services  
associated with the Signage Program Update Project; to authorize the  
transfer of $190,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements  
Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $190,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($190,000.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-9  
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to  
transfer approximately 12.47+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the  
City of Upper Arlington.  
To 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 (0000 E 8th Ave., 0000 E 8th Ave., 0000 E  
8th Ave. and 2989 E 8th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land  
Reutilization Program.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
real property (2585 Hiawatha Ave., 0000 Jefferson Ave., 2371 Linden  
Ave., 1539 E 25th Ave, 1556 E 26th Ave., 2462-2464 Azelda St.,  
2585-2587 Osceola Ave., 1555-1557 Weber Rd, 2444 Renwood Pl.,  
2525 Renwood Pl. and 988 E 11th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant  
to the Land Reutilization Program.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
grant agreement with The RISE Center, Inc. in an amount up to  
$450,000.00 to provide funding to integrate economic mobility  
accelerators (Accelerators) with their Ready, Set, RISE (RSR) grant  
program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$450,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development; to pay for  
administrative and/or staffing expenses incurred prior to purchase order  
execution; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined  
schedule. ($450,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells  
Foundation in an amount up to $578,700.00 to provide time-limited  
payments of unrestricted funds to individuals engaged in an economic  
mobility initiative that is operated by a non-profit organization; to authorize  
the appropriation and expenditure of up to $578,700.00 from the  
Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to pay for administrative  
and/or staffing expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; and  
to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule.  
($578,700.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Dress for  
Success Columbus in support of the FABSales program; and to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund. ($10,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal  
with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC. for services related to the Climate  
Action Plan and associated Comprehensive Energy Management Plan;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 split between the  
Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds  
($280,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an  
agreement with Kurtz Brothers Central Ohio, LLC for the design,  
construction and operation of the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse  
System Project; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the  
Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($500,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Timken Gears and Services Inc. for the  
purchase and delivery of a replacement gearbox drive and associated  
parts for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $137,462.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund.  
($137,462.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing service  
agreement with Aquatic Informatics, Inc. (DBA Tokay Software) for  
backflow prevention management software services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $45,200.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($45,200.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a  
contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) Agilent  
8890-5977C GCMS (including complete installation and training), for the  
Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,916.83 from  
the Water Operating Fund. ($119,916.83)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract, in  
accordance with sole source provisions of City Code, with ADS  
Environmental Services for the purchase of PRISM cloud-based data  
management software for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Sanitary Fund. ($49,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement  
with the Department of Energy for the commercial energy audit and  
technical assistance program and accept a grant in the amount of  
$778,900.00; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a  
sub recipient agreement with the Human Services Chamber of Franklin  
County to administer the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant  
on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities for the commercial energy  
audit and technical assistance program; to authorize the appropriation of  
$778,900.00 in the Public Utilities Electricity Grant Fund; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $778,900.00 from the Public Utilities Electricity Grant  
Fund. ($778,900.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with  
Resource International, Inc. for Work and Asset Management (WAM)  
database and system administrative support. ($0.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to amend the current water  
service and sewer service agreements with the City of New Albany to  
modify the service area boundary. ($0.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
WYCHE  
To repeal existing Title 13 of the Columbus City Code and enact a new  
Title 13 in order to update collection methods, align enforcement  
penalties and include food composting language.  
Sponsors:  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
Christopher Wyche  
CA  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
CA-1  
To Recognize and Celebrate the Building Ceremony of Kingdom Life  
Church  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
WYCHE  
CA-2  
To recognize and celebrate November 15, 2024 as America Recycles  
Day in Columbus, Ohio  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the  
Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio  
Power Company electric utility easements burdening a portion of the  
City’s real property at 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065.  
($0.00)  
CA-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend an  
existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of  
purchase order PO436197 through March 26, 2026; and to authorize the  
use of any remaining funds/unspent existing on purchase order  
PO436197. ($0.00)  
CA-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with T4S Partners, Inc. for support and maintenance of Ivanti  
Neurons software; to authorize the modification and extension of an  
existing agreement with T4S Partners, Inc. through the extension of  
purchase order PO431170 for an additional year; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $98,356.20 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($98,356.20)  
CA-6  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special  
legal counsel services with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, for the  
Litigation Matters that are currently pending in the Common Pleas Court  
of Franklin County, OH and any other litigation arising from the data  
security intrusion; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the  
Department of Technology Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($250,000.00)  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, to modify a contract with Key Cleaning  
Connection, LLC, for custodial services at the Columbus Police  
Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $166,538.66 from the general  
fund; and to declare an emergency. ($166,538.66)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contracts  
with Farber Corporation and 2K General Co. for the Municipal Court  
Renovations Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of  
$111,669.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($111,669.00)  
CA-9  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services  
with JP Morgan Chase Bank; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$466,000.00 from various funds within the City; and to declare an  
emergency. ($466,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute those  
documents necessary to enter into a First Amendment to Lease  
Agreement with AMAAR Properties LTD; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To determine that the Second Amendment to Petition for Organization of  
a New Community Authority that provides for the addition of certain  
developer-owned or controlled property to the new community district of  
the RiverSouth Authority is sufficient and complies with the requirements  
of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a  
public hearing on the Second Amendment; to authorize the notice of such  
public hearing by publication in a newspaper for three consecutive weeks;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To amend Ordinance No. 1540-2024 in order to change the party to the  
not-for-profit service contract from the Franklinton Special Improvement  
District of Columbus Inc. to the Franklinton Board of Trade to encompass  
all of Franklinton in the public realm plan; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit services contract  
with the Franklinton Board of Trade to provide funding for planning of  
capital improvement investments in the public realm within Franklinton.  
($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to modify  
a professional services contract with NK Industries, LLC for software  
implementation and supplier diversity support services; and to authorize  
an expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to provide  
funding to the Franklin County Engineer’s Office relative to the Bikeway -  
Dublin Rd - Quarry Trails to Limestone Ridge Dr project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund; to appropriate  
funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and the Street and  
Highway Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to  
enter into a professional services contract with Canvaas Consulting, LLC  
for the Vision Zero - Multilingual Outreach, Research and Education  
Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $850,000.00 from the Street  
and Highway Non-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. ($850,000.00)  
To authorize the Director 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)  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to appropriate funds within the Street & Highway Improvement  
Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate  
Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of  
fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the  
Roadway - Polaris Parkway - Gemini Place to South Old State Road  
project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to  
negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way  
necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$170,000.00 from the Street & Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($170,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Service, to use current, pending, and future State of  
Ohio and ODOT cooperative contracts to enter into contracts, establish  
purchase agreements and purchase orders, and associate all general  
budget reservations resulting from this ordinance for deicing chemicals  
for snow and ice control on the roadways of Columbus; to authorize the  
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with O.A. Spencer, Inc. for the Underground Railroad Playground Project;  
to authorize the transfer of $200,924.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $200,924.00 from  
the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($200,924.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Driven Excavating, LLC for the Big Walnut Water Service  
Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $53,014.00 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of  
the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of  
$53,014.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($53,014.00)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Latus Studio, LLC for the North Bank Pavilion Renovation Project; to  
authorize the transfer of $99,760.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $99,760.00 from  
the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($99,760.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
accept an award of $104,398.30 from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office on  
behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging for the purposes of  
administering the statewide CarFit pilot program; and to authorize the  
appropriation of $104,398.30 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund  
and expenditure thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($104,398.30)  
To authorize the appropriation of $213,573.66 within the Recreation and  
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize an expenditure  
correction of $169,615.11 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund  
2285 to the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 for  
facility furniture and fixture projects; to authorize the expenditure of  
$43,958.55 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund  
to replace purchase order PO460774; and to declare an emergency.  
($213,573.66)  
To provide funding for the Department of Recreation and Parks for youth  
programming; to authorize and transfer appropriations within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize a transfer between funds; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Recreation and  
Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To grant an extension of injury leave for Officer Kraig Gibson for the  
period October 8, 2024 to April 5, 2025, as recommended by the Board  
of Industrial Relations; and to declare an emergency.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To accept the application (AN24-002) of Kathleen Ann Chapin and Karen  
Chapin Ohlemacher, et al. for the annexation of certain territory containing  
22.0± acres in Franklin & Norwich Township.  
To accept the application (AN24-006) of Adterra Development LLC for  
the annexation of certain territory containing 12.4± acres in Franklin  
Township.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify two existing contracts with  
LifeCare for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program and the  
Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant programs, for the provision of  
services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central  
Ohio for the period of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025, to  
authorize the expenditure of $302,458.53 from the Health Department  
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($302,458.53)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with United  
Way of Central Ohio, Inc. in support of the Boys and Young Men of Color  
Collective; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($125,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Franklin County Historical Society (dba COSI Columbus) to serve as  
fiscal agent for One Church in support of the Foster Hope Holiday Fest; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the City Attorney to accept State Victims Award Act (SVAA)  
and federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding from the Office of the  
Ohio Attorney General in the amount of $163,586.25 to support victim  
advocacy services; to authorize total appropriation of $163,586.25 from  
the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($163,586.25).  
To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing  
contract to add a civil online account and to extend the contract with ACI  
Payments, Inc. for one year for the provision of electronic payment  
services. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $841,561.00 between divisions  
and object classes within the General Fund to align budget authority with  
projected expenditures; and to declare an emergency. ($841,561.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a reimbursable  
grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio  
EPA) for Drinking Water Distribution Equipment; to accept a grant in the  
amount of $6,824.00; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure  
of $6,824.00 in the Public Utilities Water Grant Fund. ($6,824.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and  
delivery of two (2) Wemco pumps for the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $68,819.12 from the Division of  
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($68,819.12)  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Instrument Number 202407100068696,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Instrument Number 202010300170872,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
APPOINTMENTS  
Appointment of Marshall Troxell, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street,  
Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Stonewall Columbus Board of  
Trustees, to represent the City of Columbus’ interests, in his official  
capacity, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024. (resume  
attached)  
To amend A0173-2024 Appointment of Elon Simms, Chief of Staff, Office  
of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the  
Confluence Community Authority Board of Trustees, to include the phrase  
“in his official capacity”, replacing Ken Paul, with a term expiration date of  
September 16, 2027 (profile attached).  
To amend A0175-2024 Reappointment of Bernita Reese, M.S., CPRP,  
Director, Columbus Recreation and Parks, 1111 E. Broad Street,  
Columbus, Ohio 43205, to serve on the Confluence Community Authority  
Board of Trustees, to include the phrase “in her official capacity”, with a  
term expiration date of September 16, 2026 (résumé attached).  
Appointment of Steve Moore, Moore Signs, 6060 Westerville Road, to  
serve on the Graphics Commission replacing Mike Hoy as the Sign  
Industry Member with a new term expiration date of October 31, 2025.  
(resume attached).  
Appointment of Mike Hoy to serve on the Graphics Commission,  
replacing the At Large position with a new term expiration date of October  
31, 2027. (resume attached).  
Reappointment of Jordan A. Miller, Jr. to serve on the Columbus Regional  
Airport Authority Board of Directors with a new term start date of January  
1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Technology to enter into contract with Harris and Heavener  
Excavating Inc. for the 2024 Fiber Expansion project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $3,561,760.04 from the Information Services Taxable  
Bonds Funds for the 2024 Fiber Expansion Project; and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,561,760.04)  
MBE Participation  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Tyevco, Inc. for the Westgate Handball and Pickleball Court  
Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,187,072.00 within  
the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment  
of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,187,072.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,187,072.00)  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Marker Construction for the Case Road Park Project; to authorize the  
appropriation of $330,677.52 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent  
Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $5,007,500.00 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement  
Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements  
Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $5,007,500.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,007,500.00)  
WBE Participation  
SR-4  
To authorize the various fiscal actions needed as a result of an  
emergency expenditure executed for the mitigation of fire damage at  
Beatty Community Center; to authorize the appropriation of $132,617.28  
within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of $132,617.28 within the Recreation and Parks  
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024  
Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.  
($132,617.28)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-5  
To authorize the expenditure of up to $569,000.00 from the 2024 General  
Fund Operating Budget; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of  
Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a contract with Guidehouse Inc. to establish the  
Regional Housing Coalition and position the new regional entity for  
success; to pay for consultant planning related expenses incurred before  
the purchase order was approved, and to declare an emergency.  
($569,000.00)  
SR-6  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
forty-two (42) parcels of real property held in the Land Reutilization  
Program to Habitat for Humanity, Mid-Ohio.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Foundations  
Worldwide, Inc. for baby changing stations; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-8  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Franklinton Board of Trade in support of Songs on Sullivant; to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with 2K General Co. for the Dublin Road Water Plant Caustic  
Feed Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024  
Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the WSRLA  
Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between  
projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,936,400.00 from the WSRLA Loan Fund and the Water Bond Fund;  
and to declare an emergency; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,936,400.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
contract with Ohio Machinery Co dba Ohio Cat for the Division of  
Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the waiver of the competitive  
bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the  
expenditure of $69,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($69,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a  
contract with in accordance with the pertinent provisions to waive  
competitive bidding of Columbus City Code, with Azteca Systems, LLC.  
for the software for the Cityworks AMS System for the Department of  
Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $556,860.00 split between  
the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds;  
and to declare an emergency. ($556,860.00)  
ADJOURNMENT  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH IN  
OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY  
COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.