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Minutes - 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  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0032-2024  
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  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
0296X-2024  
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  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT  
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING. RULES  
AND POLICY COMMITTEE: APPOINTMENT A0192-2024 AND HEALTH, HUMAN  
SERVICES, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE: ORDINANCE 3014-2024.  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to waive the  
reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2847-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2858-2024  
2892-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2861-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2878-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2913-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2706-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2773-2024  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2859-2024  
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.  
Read for the First Time  
2941-2024  
2942-2024  
FR-10  
FR-11  
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.  
Read for the First Time  
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.  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2889-2024  
FR-12  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2906-2024  
FR-13  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2925-2024  
FR-14  
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)  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2570-2024  
FR-15  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2637-2024  
2757-2024  
FR-16  
FR-17  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2807-2024  
2819-2024  
FR-18  
FR-19  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2842-2024  
FR-20  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2845-2024  
FR-21  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
2863-2024  
2885-2024  
FR-22  
FR-23  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
WYCHE  
2846-2024  
FR-24  
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.  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
0294X-2024  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WYCHE  
0295X-2024  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2352-2024  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2612-2024  
2789-2024  
CA-4  
CA-5  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2804-2024  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2811-2024  
2821-2024  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2880-2024  
2893-2024  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0289X-2024  
CA-11  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2886-2024  
CA-12  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2904-2024  
CA-13  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2718-2024  
CA-14  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2767-2024  
CA-15  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2775-2024  
CA-16  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2799-2024  
CA-17  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2848-2024  
CA-18  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2707-2024  
2710-2024  
2711-2024  
CA-19  
CA-20  
CA-21  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2798-2024  
CA-22  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2809-2024  
CA-23  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2937-2024  
CA-24  
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)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2972-2024  
CA-25  
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.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2813-2024  
CA-26  
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.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2814-2024  
CA-27  
To accept the application (AN24-006) of Adterra Development LLC for  
the annexation of certain territory containing 12.4± acres in Franklin  
Township.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2631-2024  
CA-28  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3013-2024  
CA-29  
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)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2738-2024  
CA-31  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2857-2024  
2954-2024  
CA-32  
CA-33  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2625-2024  
CA-34  
CA-35  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2731-2024  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2781-2024  
2785-2024  
CA-36  
CA-37  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0187-2024  
CA-38  
CA-39  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0188-2024  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0189-2024  
CA-40  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0190-2024  
A0191-2024  
CA-41  
CA-42  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2841-2024  
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)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2708-2024  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
2709-2024  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
2810-2024  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2743-2024  
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)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
2764-2024  
SR-6  
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.  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
2993-2024  
SR-7  
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)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3016-2024  
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)  
Melissa Green  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
3014-2024  
CA-30  
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)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that  
this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2507-2024  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
2822-2024  
SR-10  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
2833-2024  
SR-11  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
HARDIN  
A0192-2024  
CA-43  
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).  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Appointment be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 6:00 P.M.  
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.