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Agenda - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, December 4, 2023  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 60 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 4, 2023 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  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2023  
New Type: D1  
To: PB Jakes Ltd  
1036 S Front St  
Columbus, OH 43206  
Permit #: 66201790020  
Stock Type: D5 D6  
To: Asian Bright Star Buffet Inc  
DBA Chinese Restaurant  
2770 Brice Rd  
Columbus, OH 43068  
Permit #: 0297500  
Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6  
To: A & A Mini Mart LLC  
445 E 17th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: Mars Speed LLC  
DBA Camps Carryout  
445 E 17th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 00026193  
Advertise Date: 12/9/23  
Agenda Date: 12/4/23  
Return Date: 12/14/23  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BROWN  
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To Welcome the 14th Chinese School Association in the United States  
National Convention to Columbus and Celebrate Chinese Cultural and  
Language Week and the Ohio Contemporary Chinese School  
Sponsors:  
Mitchell Brown, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and  
Shannon G. Hardin  
FAVOR  
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To Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Recognize the Work  
and Contributions of NAICCO  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy  
and Shannon G. Hardin  
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To Celebrate and Honor the Contributions of Kawther Musa to her  
Community and the City of Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy  
and Shannon G. Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
FR-1  
To approve the expansion and define the boundaries of the new  
community district for the Big Darby West Broad Street New Community  
Authority by inclusion of tax parcel ID 470-318353 owned by Redwood  
Galloway Alton Darby Creek Road OH P1 LLC with the original territory;  
and to certify compliance of the requirements for the public hearing on the  
expansion.  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.  
for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the  
company’s proposed total capital investment of $3,250,000.00 and the  
creation of 350 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated  
annual payroll of approximately $43,750,000.00.  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. (the  
"Enterprise") for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a  
period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise  
investing approximately $18,000,000.00 in real property improvements,  
the creation of forty-four (44) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,200,000.00 and the  
retention of 546 full-time permanent positions with an annual payroll of  
approximately $27,550,000.00 at the proposed Project Site.  
FR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with HUB Investment I LLC (the  
"Enterprise") for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a  
period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise  
investing approximately $14,000,000.00 in new construction and the  
creation of eighteen (18) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,088,605.00 at the proposed  
Project Site.  
FR-5  
To establish the Hamilton Crossing NCA Fund; to authorize the City  
Auditor to accept the community development charges from the Hamilton  
Crossing Community Authority and to deposit such funds into the  
Hamilton Crossing NCA Fund; to appropriate and authorize the  
expenditure of the community development charges the City receives for  
deposit into the new Hamilton Crossing NCA Fund; and to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Development to enter into the  
Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement and First Amendment to the  
Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing & Reimbursement  
Agreement with Hamilton Crossing, LLC and the Hamilton Crossing  
Community Authority.  
FR-6  
To amend Ordinance 2117-2005, as previously amended by Ordinances  
0715-2009, 2258-2014, 3123-2016, and 2791-2020 (collectively, the “TIF  
Ordinance”) and to amend Ordinance 2791-2020, to include any parcel  
for which more than half of its territory is within the boundary of the  
Preserve, Dublin-Granville North, and Dublin-Granville East TIFs as set  
forth in either the TIF Ordinance or Ordinance 2791-2020 to now be wholly  
included within those respective TIFs and be eligible to be exempt  
pursuant to the TIF Ordinance or Ordinance 2791-2020; to declare the  
improvements on the additional territory to the Preserve, Dublin-Granville  
North, and Dublin-Granville East TIFs parcels to be a public purpose and  
exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of the  
improvements of those TIFs parcels to make service payments in lieu of  
taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service  
payments to the Columbus City School District, the New Albany Plain  
Local School District, and the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical  
Schools; and to deposit the remainder of those service payments into the  
applicable City TIF funds.  
FR-7  
To amend Ordinance No. 1447-2020, as amended by Ordinance No.  
2563-2020, to add certain parcels of real property to the  
Rickenbacker-317 TIF; to declare the nonresidential improvements to  
those new TIF parcels added by this Ordinance to be a public purpose  
and 100% exempt from real property taxation for the same 30-year period  
as the existing parcels; to require the owners of those new parcels to  
make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the  
applicable portion of those service payments to the school district(s); and  
to deposit the remainder of those service payments in the  
Rickenbacker-317 TIF Fund for public infrastructure improvements.  
FR-8  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to file a  
municipal petition for the annexation of 1.075 acres within Plain Township  
as provided in Section 709.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and to provide  
for acceptance of the property by the City of Columbus upon approval of  
the petition by the Board of Franklin County Commissioners.  
To create the Rocky Fork II TIF encompassing undeveloped infill parcels  
within the Rock Fork-Blacklick community of northeast Columbus; to  
declare improvements to those parcels to be a public purpose and  
exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of those parcels  
to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the  
applicable portion of those service payments to the Eastland-Fairfield  
Career & Technical Schools, Columbus City Schools, New Albany-Plain  
Local Schools, and Westerville City Schools; and to establish a municipal  
public improvement tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the  
remainder of those non-school service payments.  
To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of the service  
payments in lieu of taxes generated by the parcels subject to the Old  
Dublin Road TIF deposited in the Old Dublin Road Public Improvement  
Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (that are not already pledged under  
agreements with the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority  
pursuant to Ordinance Nos. 1342-2020 and 0669-2021) pursuant to the  
Tax Increment Financing Agreement and Cooperative Agreement ("2023  
Cooperative Agreement"); to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to execute and deliver the 2023 Cooperative Agreement by  
and among the City of Columbus, the Columbus-Franklin County Finance  
Authority, and Buckeye XO, LLC for the bond financing of certain public  
easements over and within Franklin County Auditor Tax Parcel ID No.  
560-316947 (Buckeye Yard Phase 1 Reserve A); and to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Development or other appropriate officers  
of the City to deliver such other agreements and instruments, including but  
not limited to the public easements, and to take such other action  
necessary to secure the bonds.  
To amend Ordinance No. 1237-2015, as previously amended by  
Ordinance No. 3168-2019, to remove and add certain parcels of real  
property to the Old Dublin Road TIF; to declare the nonresidential  
improvements to the 2023 additional parcels added herein to be a public  
purpose and exempt from real property taxation for a separate exemption  
period from the 2015 and 2019 Old Dublin Road parcels exemption  
periods; to require the owner(s) of the 2023 additional parcels added  
herein to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the  
distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the  
school districts; and to deposit the remainder of those service payments  
into the Old Dublin Road TIF Fund for public infrastructure improvements.  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to remit a  
portion of the Public Improvements Grant to the Columbus-Franklin  
County Finance Authority for the North Market project pursuant to the  
Cooperative Agreement dated August 29, 2023; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $5,000,000.00 for the public improvements for the North  
Market project. ($5,000,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an  
Assignment and Assumption of Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of  
Developer to allow the City to assign and NM Developer LLC to assume  
the role of “Developer” of the NM Mixed-Use Project NCA under its  
petition dated October 28, 2022, Resolutions 0220X-2022 and  
0134X-2022, and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349; to reappoint the  
NCA’s board of trustees as to who is a citizen member and who is a  
statutory developer member.  
To amend Ordinance No. 2356-98, as previously amended, and to  
amend Ordinance No. 2357-98 to adjust the boundaries and to extend the  
exemption periods an additional thirty years for improvements to certain  
parcels comprising the Arena (Offsite) TIF and the Pen Site TIF pursuant  
to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.51.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of the Development to amend  
and restate the Amended and Restated TIF Reimbursement Agreement  
dated as of October 31, 2019 authorized by Ordinance No. 2043-2019,  
as amended by Ordinance No. 2932-2021, and to execute the Second  
Amended and Restated TIF Reimbursement Agreement with NWD  
Investments, LLC, relating to the extension of certain tax increment  
financing areas within the Arena District; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of the Development to enter into one or more housing  
development agreements with NWD Investments, LLC; and to authorize  
the appropriation, transfer, and/or expenditure of the service payments in  
lieu of taxes and property tax rollback payments from the TIFs under the  
Second Amended and Restated TIF Reimbursement Agreement.  
To amend Ordinance No. 2179-01, to extend the exemption period an  
additional thirty-years for improvements to certain parcels comprising the  
Morse Road TIF pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.51; and to  
repeal and replace the authorized list of public infrastructure  
improvements attached as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 2179-01.  
To amend Ordinance No. 1786-00 to extend the exemption period an  
additional thirty-years for improvements to certain parcels comprising the  
Brewery District TIF pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.51;  
and to repeal and replace the authorized list of public infrastructure  
improvements attached as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 1786-00.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department,  
on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order  
with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, utilizing State Master Cloud  
Service Agreement - MCSA0016 for the procurement of various Adobe  
software application products through a Large Government Agency  
agreement (LGA) for the Department of Technology and various other city  
agencies; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City code; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $229,438.22 for the above-described  
purpose. ($229,438.22)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. FAVOR  
BANKSTON HARDIN  
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  
Westbourne Avenue Extension Project (Project No. 531037-100000).  
($0.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Roadway - Leonard  
Avenue Improvements under RR Bridge project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund to pay for this project. ($400,000.00)  
MBE Participation  
To appropriate funds within the Rocky Fork TIF Fund, Rocky Fork TIF  
Capital Fund, Preserve TIF Fund, Dublin Granville South TIF Fund, Dublin  
Granville North TIF Fund, and the Northeast Corridor Pay as We Grow  
Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash between the Rocky  
Fork TIF Fund and the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer within the Preserve TIF Fund, Dublin Granville South  
TIF Fund, Dublin Granville North TIF Fund and the Northeast Corridor Pay  
as We Grow Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public  
Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the  
Intersection Improvements - Dublin Granville Road at Ulry Road project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $4,541,549.31 split among the Rocky  
Fork TIF Capital Fund, Preserve TIF Fund, Dublin Granville South TIF  
Fund, Dublin Granville North TIF Fund, and the Northeast Corridor Pay as  
We Grow Fund for the project. ($4,541,549.31)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
agreements with and to accept contributions from the City of Bexley; to,  
as necessary, authorize the acceptance of additional funds from the City  
of Bexley or to return any unused contributions to the same; to amend the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within  
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public  
Service to enter into a professional services contract with OHM Advisors  
for the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - Alum Creek Trail to James Road  
project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from the  
Street and Highway Bond Fund to pay for this contract. ($600,000.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the transfer of cash and the appropriation of funds within the  
Morse Road TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Dynotec, Inc. for  
design of the Roadway Improvements - Sinclair Road Sidewalk project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 to pay for this contract  
modification. ($20,000.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer funds within  
the Streets and Highway Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public  
Service to enter into a contract modification with 2LMN, Inc., in connection  
with the Intersection Improvements - Dublin-Granville Road at Ulry Road  
project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000.00 from the  
Streets and Highway Bonds Fund for the project. ($10,000.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Woolpert, Inc. in connection with the Roadway - North Knot-SR315  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the Streets  
and Highways Bond Fund for the project. ($450,000.00)  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into a Property Donation Agreement and to accept certain real  
estate from Metro Development II LLC, located at 6420 Hall Road in the  
City’s Westland Area (PID 246-317168 and PID 246-317169); to  
dedicate the collective property as public parkland; and to name the  
parkland the Rowland S. Giller III Family Park. ($0.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the  
amount of $1,868,395.00 for the purchase of equipment for the  
Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize and direct the Director of  
the Department of Finance and Management to enter into various  
contracts for the purchase of equipment on behalf of the Recreation and  
Parks Department; to authorize the appropriation of $40,000.00 within the  
Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
transfer of $1,868,395.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of  
the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $1,868,395.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and  
Permanent Improvement Fund. ($1,868,395.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for the King Arts Complex Chiller  
Replacement Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $160,500.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($160,500.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for  
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with facility improvements  
within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund. ($250,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the  
amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material, and  
equipment in conjunction with the Recreation and Parks Department's golf  
course and facility improvements; to authorize the transfer of $100,000.00  
within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the  
amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for  
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with new development  
projects managed by the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize  
the transfer of $100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements  
Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department 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 $2,000,000.00 for various expenditures in  
conjunction with the management of the Urban Forestry Master Plan; to  
authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter  
into various contracts for the purchase of equipment on behalf of the  
Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of  
$1,950,796.46 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to  
authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget and  
to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($2,000,000.00)  
EDUCATION: BROWN, CHR. FAVOR BARROSO DE PADILLA HARDIN  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to  
enter into a contract with SureImpact, Inc. for the purposes of providing a  
unified data collection and reporting infrastructure for the Office’s Middle  
School After School Program; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$57,625.00 from the general fund. ($57,625.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
not-for-profit service contract with Star House, to assist them in meeting  
the unique needs of homeless and housing-insecure high school and  
college-age youth, and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from  
the general fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Alpha Rho  
Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. in support of the Go to High School  
Go to College program; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure of $10,800.00 within the Job Growth subfund. ($10,800.00)  
Sponsors:  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
Nicholas Bankston  
and increase the contract with Safex, Inc. for the DPU Hazardous Energy  
Control Project for Department of Public Utilities facilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer  
Operating Fund and $100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($170,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc., for the Roosevelt Drive  
Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from  
the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds; and to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $3,746,932.40 from the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and  
the Water Bond Fund. ($3,746,932.40)  
WBE Participation; EBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with GPD Group for the Circuit 7221  
Voltage Conversion, Phase I project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $586,042.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund  
for this contract. ($586,042.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional  
services contract with GPD Group for the 69-2 Circuit Improvements  
project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between  
projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure  
of up to $1,526,280.03 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the  
contract. ($1,526,280.03)  
WBE Participation  
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 the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey,  
Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services  
2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation  
within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of  
$1,204,608.25 split among the Water Bond Fund and the Sanitary Bond  
Fund for the modification. ($1,204,608.25)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the  
contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket  
Management System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $35,517.68 split among the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($35,517.68)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract  
related to the Noe-Bixby Road Street Lighting Improvements project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $129,591.25 from the Electricity Bond  
Fund for the contract modification. ($129,591.25)  
MBE Participation  
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR BROWN HARDIN  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Creating  
Central Ohio Futures to support the Building Futures and Driving Futures  
programs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Job Growth subfund. ($100,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
BUILDING AND ZONING POLICY: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON FAVOR HARDIN  
Rob Dorans  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to execute a service contract with Mid-West Presort Mailing  
Service, Inc. for the purpose of providing mailing services; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Development Services  
Fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to enter into contract with R3 Uniq Inc. for the purchase of  
document conversion services; and to authorize an expenditure of  
$150,000.00 from the Development Services Fund. ($150,000.00)  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with ATC Group Services LLC to extend the term of the  
agreement from February 28, 2024 until December 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with Shamrock Asphalt Services LLC to extend the term of the  
agreement from December 31, 2023 until December 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with Mann Roofing & Construction Roofing LLC to extend the  
term of the agreement from December 31,2023 until December 31, 2024.  
($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. related to the Housing  
Division's Roof Replacement Program to extend the term of the  
agreement from December 31, 2023 until December 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with  
Columbus Next Generation Corporation; and to authorize an expenditure  
of $220,000.00 within the General Fund. ($220,000.00)  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
grant agreement with Human Service Chamber Foundation in an amount  
up to $300,000.00; to authorize the provision of services for a 12-month  
period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024; to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of  
the agreement; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to  
$300,000.00 from the General Fund. ($300,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
scope of services in a Not for Profit Services Contract with Tony R. Wells  
Foundation, to request emergency action to ensure funds are available to  
tenants at risk of displacement, and to extend the agreement term to  
December 31, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a  
FY2023 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program  
Grant award from the National Institute of Justice; to authorize the Crime  
Lab Manager as the official city representative to act in connection with  
this grant; and to authorize an appropriation of $388,271.00 from the  
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the  
Division of Police to cover the cost of the FY2023 DNA Capacity  
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant activities and  
expenditures. ($388,271.00)  
FINANCE: HARDIN CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with  
Winnscapes, Inc. for snow removal services for locations under the  
purview of the Facilities Management Division; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $236,058.80 from the General Fund. ($236,058.80)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to renew a contract  
with Booth Management Consulting, LLC for one additional year; and to  
allow for continuation of services and payment starting January 24, 2024.  
($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase  
Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Services with Bear  
Environmental LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
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)  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
BANKSTON  
To amend Title 39 and Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to  
repeal certain existing sections of Title 39 and Chapter 329, in order to  
update, clarify, and strengthen code regarding the operations of the Office  
of Diversity and Inclusion and its programs.  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston and Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
To amend Chapter 3117 of the Columbus City Codes relative to the  
Historic Resources Commission; to repeal and replace Section 3119.09  
of the Columbus City Codes relative to the Brewery District Commission  
and Historic Resources Commission assumption of jurisdiction over the  
Brewery District; and to amend Section 3119.21 of the Columbus City  
Codes relative to the Historic Resources Commission assumption of  
jurisdiction over the Brewery District.  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston  
BROWN  
To amend City Code Chapter 912, Trees and Shrubs, by repealing and  
replacing the chapter in its entirety; and to supersede provisions of  
Executive Order 2015-01, Tree Protection and Mitigation Policy. ($0)  
Sponsors:  
Mitchell Brown  
To repeal Chapters 923, 924, and 2111 of the Columbus City Codes, and  
adopt new Chapter 923 to create uniform requirements for events  
conducted on public property to be administered by the Recreation and  
Parks Department. ($0.00)  
Sponsors:  
Mitchell Brown  
DORANS  
To adopt a new Combined Development Related Fee Schedule for the  
Departments of Building and Zoning Services, Public Service, and Public  
Safety, to be effective on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 and enforced on and  
after that date.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans  
FAVOR  
To repeal and replace existing Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes  
to incorporate certain administrative modifications; and to enact Section  
4565.10 of the Columbus City Codes to provide a waiver process related  
to affordability requirements for owner-occupied housing units.  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor  
To establish the Columbus Housing Community Reinvestment Area  
(CHCRA); to authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by  
Chapter 3735 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC); to provide that the City’s  
existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as  
the Housing Council for the CHCRA; to designate the Housing  
Administrator as the Housing Officer for the CHCRA; and to repeal  
various ordinances establishing or amending currently existing  
Community Reinvestment Areas that will be absorbed into the boundary  
of the CHCRA.  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor  
To amend Ordinance Number 3221-2018, as amended by Ordinance  
3169-2022, for the purpose of changing the Department of  
Development/Economic Development Division’s Fee Schedule for fees  
that support the Department’s administrative and project costs  
associated with administering Department programs.  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor  
REMY  
To amend section 2329.11 of the Columbus City Codes pertaining to  
community noise; to include certain prohibitions of unreasonably loud and  
raucous noise from non-residential properties, to allow the Department of  
Building and Zoning Services to enforce provisions, and to include a civil  
penalty option as an available remedy; and to repeal existing section  
2329.11.  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN FAVOR  
REMY HARDIN  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
To rezone 1160 CAMDEN AVE. (43201), being 12.50± acres located at  
the eastern terminus of Camden Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing District,  
To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning  
#Z23-054).  
To rezone 3075 S. HIGH ST. (43207), being 19.25± acres located on the  
west side of South High Street, 1,160± feet south of Southgate Drive,  
From: R-2, Residential District and CPD, Commercial Planned  
Development District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning  
#Z21-093).  
To amend Ordinance #2369-2003, passed November 17, 2003  
(Z03-068), for property located at 1120 EVANS WAY CT. (43228),  
formerly addressed as 1116 Evans Way Court (43228), by repealing  
Sections 1 and 3 and replacing them with new Sections 1 and 3 to include  
the legal description for this specific property, and to modify the CPD text  
and plan (Rezoning Amendment #Z03-068A).  
To rezone 7450 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43235), being 7.39± acres  
located on the east side of Huntington Park Drive, 480± feet southeast of  
Horizon Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District,  
To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z23-059).  
To rezone 6935 HARLEM RD. (43081), being 14.88± acres located on  
the west side of Harlem Road, 400± feet north of Central College Road,  
From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District  
(Rezoning #Z22-095).  
To rezone 198 MCNAUGHTEN RD. (43213), being 24.8± acres located  
on the east side of McNaughten Road, 1,425± feet south of East Broad  
Street, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment  
Residential District (Rezoning #Z19-043).  
VARIANCES  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3349.03, Permitted uses; 3332.13, R-3 area district  
requirements; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements;  
3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.38(F), Private garage,  
of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1659 FRANKLIN  
PARK SOUTH (43205), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with  
reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and I,  
Institutional District, and to repeal Ordinance #2834-95 (CV95-049),  
passed December 18, 1995 (Council Variance #CV23-066).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking  
setback line; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines;  
and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 3670 TRABUE RD. (43204), to allow reduced  
development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-2, Apartment  
Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #3417-2022, passed  
December 12, 2022; CV22-029 (Council Variance #CV23-126).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F,  
residential district; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting;  
3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard  
permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 30 E. COLUMBUS ST. (43206), to allow three  
single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in  
the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-033).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.03, AR-3  
residential district; 3312.21(A) and (D)(1), Landscaping and screening;  
3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking  
spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3333.15(C), Basis of  
computing area; and 3333.18(F), Building lines, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 1599 OAK ST. (43205), to allow  
mixed-use development with reduced development standards in the  
AR-3, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #1970-2019  
(CV18-104), passed July 29, 2019 (Council Variance #CV23-058).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; and 3312.49(C), Minimum number of parking spaces  
required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1600 E.  
LONG ST. (43203), to allow a community center with an accessory eating  
and drinking establishment and reduced parking in the R-3, Residential  
District (Council Variance #CV23-097).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line;  
3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard  
permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1872  
S. PEARL ST. (43207), to allow an automotive maintenance and repair  
facility with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential  
District (Council Variance #CV19-013).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter  
Yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7450  
HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43235), to allow a reduced perimeter yard for  
an apartment complex in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council  
Variance #CV23-119).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,  
ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49, Minimum  
number of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance;  
3333.15(c)(d), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building Lines; and  
3333.255, Perimeter Yard, for the property located at 359 E. MARKISON  
AVE. (43207), to permit non-accessory parking and reduced  
development standards for a multi-unit residential development in the  
AR-1, Apartment Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance  
#0865-2021 (CV20-103), passed April 22, 2021 (Council Variance  
#CV23-125).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building  
lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 6935 HARLEM RD. (43081), to allow reductions to  
building line and perimeter yard for a multi-unit residential development in  
the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-144).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21,  
Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking  
space; 3333.10, AR-12, area district requirements; 3333.18, Building  
lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 198 MCNAUGHTEN RD. (43213), to permit reduced  
development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-12, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-032).  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
CA-1  
To Recognize the New Birth Warriors Football, Cheer and Drill Teams 20  
Years of Success  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell  
Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Shannon G. Hardin and  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
CA-2  
CA-3  
CA-4  
To authorize the disbursement of the remaining portion of the  
assessments collected in FY 23 that is to be returned to the Franklinton  
Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; to authorize the City  
Auditor to disbursement up to $14,411.87 in 2023 from remaining  
assessments levied from property owners; and to declare an emergency.  
($14,411.87)  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Columbus Next Generation Corporation to purchase, renovate, or  
construct real property assets in targeted central city areas to advance  
economic and community development initiatives; to authorize the  
expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a nonprofit sponsorship/grant agreement with the International Economic  
Development Council and the Ohio Economic Development Association;  
to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to  
authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $13,350.00 within the  
Economic Development 2023 General Fund Budget; and to declare an  
emergency ($13,350.00).  
CA-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the  
Enterprise Zone Agreement with Knightsbridge Olentangy, LLC for the  
first time for assignment and assumption, to remove Knightsbridge  
Olentangy, LLC as Enterprise and party to the Agreement to be replaced  
with COPC Medical, LLC, Mercy South - Ohio, LLC, and LSCO Medical,  
LLC, to redefine the Project Site, to revise the notice information; and to  
declare an emergency.  
CA-6  
CA-7  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be  
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-021) of  
0.479± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by  
the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
the Security Agreement and Assignment of First Amended and Restated  
Economic Development Agreement to allow NM Developer LLC to grant,  
assign, and transfer a security interest and all of its other right, title, and  
interest under such agreement to Huntington National Bank in its capacity  
of Administrative Agent as set forth in the Security Agreement; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute the  
Security Agreement and Assignment of North Market Workforce Housing  
Agreement to allow NM Developer LLC to grant, assign, and transfer a  
security interest and all of its other right, title, and interest under such  
agreement to Huntington National Bank in its capacity of Administrative  
Agent as set forth in the Security Agreement; and to declare an  
emergency.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
CA-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, to modify an existing  
contract with Granicus, LLC. for hosting of the 311 Respond System; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $288,862.00 from the Information Services  
operating budget for the above-mentioned service. ($288,862.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. FAVOR  
BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
agreements with CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway  
Company, Genesee & Wyoming, and other railroad companies as  
needed, to facilitate the design and construction of public infrastructure  
improvements; to authorize the expenditure of up to $179,990.95; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with AAD  
Contracting, Inc. for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2023 project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $380,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project.  
($380,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications to the  
Ohio Rail Development Commission for the Ohio Grade Crossing  
Elimination Program; to authorize the execution of grant and other  
requisite agreements with Ohio Rail Development Commission 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. ($0.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with EMH&T for the Design Manual - Roadside Design  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Streets  
and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($600,000.00)  
MBE Participation  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with ms  
consultants, inc. in connection with the Roadway - Gender Road -  
Winchester Pike to Brice Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project;  
and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with  
and to accept contributions from the Franklin County Engineer’s Office  
(the FCEO) to defray costs incurred relative to the Northeast MOU -  
Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction project; to, as necessary,  
authorize the acceptance of additional funds from the FCEO or the return  
of any unexpended project funding to the same; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and  
Highways 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  
Resurfacing - Urban Paving - FRA-23-15.31 PID 106095 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 $60,000.00 from the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($60,000.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. in connection with the  
Roadway Improvements - Little Turtle Way project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Arcadis Engineering Services in connection with the Arterial - SR161 -  
I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $800,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the  
project; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with American Structurepoint, Inc. for the Roadway -  
SR161 - Busch Boulevard to Ambleside Drive project; to authorize the  
expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund  
for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
a contract modification with Mead and Hunt, Inc. in connection with the  
Intersection Improvements - Georgesville Road at Hall Road project; to  
authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Streets and Highways  
Bond Fund for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency.  
($30,000.00)  
To accept the plat titled “Sugar Farms Section 4” from Pulte Homes of  
Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To accept the plat titled “Sugar Farms Section 7 Part 1” from Pulte  
Homes of Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To accept the plat titled “Sugar Farms Section 7 Part 2” from Pulte  
Homes of Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to release the portion of easement known as  
an east/west alley in the area of Jay Alley and Lane Avenue to allow the  
area to clear title; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public  
Service to receive $500.00 for the release of said easement; and to  
declare an emergency. ($500.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Saint  
Stephen Community Services Inc. in support of Christmas Cares/Union  
Shares; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($48,000.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2024 St.  
Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($15,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Rob Dorans  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Capital Asset  
Program Update Project; to authorize the expenditure of $999,430.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($999,430.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
issue a Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PDO) park development fee  
refund to TV Residential, LLC; to authorize the appropriation of  
$50,437.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement  
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,437.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,437.00)  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to apply for grant funding from the Land and Water  
Conservation Fund (LWCF) through the Ohio Department of Natural  
Resources (ODNR) which will be used to develop public outdoor  
recreation and educational areas as part of the Hoover Mudflats  
Boardwalk Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Custom Lawn Care & Landscaping, L.L.C. for the  
Street Tree Installation Fall 2023 Project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$270,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($270,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural  
Resources (ODNR) H2Ohio Program and to accept a grant in the amount  
of $850,000.00, which will be used to restore wetlands at Three Creeks  
Park; to authorize the appropriation of $850,000.00 in the Recreation and  
Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($850,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Griggs Culvert  
Pipe Replacement - Nottingham Road Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$220,142.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of $220,142.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($220,142.00)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven, Inc. DBA GPD  
Group to provide professional services associated with the Whetstone  
Field Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $210,000.00  
within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($210,000.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
current Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase  
of materials, supplies and services for the Division of Sewerage and  
Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($400,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the professional engineering services contract with Arcadis  
U.S. for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Power Systems  
Upgrade and Safety Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash  
and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $716,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for  
the contract modification. ($716,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities, Division of Power, to renew the contract for energy consultant  
legal services with McNees Wallace & Nurick, Inc. for the Division of  
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the  
Electricity Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify two Indefinite  
Quantity Agreement Contracts with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar  
Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar  
Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $880,000.00 from  
the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($880,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the  
annual discharge fees for fiscal year 2023 to the State of Ohio, Ohio  
Environmental Protection Agency, for the Division of Sewerage and  
Drainage and the Division of Stormwater; to authorize the expenditure of  
$103,500.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00  
from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($113,500.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay combined sewer  
overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and wastewater treatment plant  
bypass penalties to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the  
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$60,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($60,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the membership with  
the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division of  
Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00  
from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($68,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the purchase and  
installation of security cameras and related equipment for the Department  
of Public Utilities in accordance with the sole source procurement  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the transfer of  
$15,000.00 between object classes from the 2023 Department of Public  
Utilities Director’s Office-Security Section Operating Fund budget (split  
among Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating  
Funds) to the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Fairwood Section  
2023 Operating Fund Budget (Fund 6100); to authorize the expenditure of  
$153,018.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $45,671.90 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary  
Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency.  
($198,689.90)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contracts with  
Ethosoft, Inc. for the DOSD and DOW Lab Information Management  
System (LIMS) Upgrade project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from the  
Sanitary Reserve Fund and the Water Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund and to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds; and to expend up to  
$831,809.00 from Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Water  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($831,809.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a  
contract with and make a purchase from The Henry P. Thompson  
Company, LLC for four pumps for the Dublin Road Water Plant for the  
Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water  
Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $475,000.00 from  
the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($475,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the  
Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025  
contract; and to expend up to $495,415.00 from the Water Bond Fund for  
the modification. ($495,415.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to  
expend up to $705,530.65 from the Water Bond Fund for the  
modification. ($705,530.65)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
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 194607080080285,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
the contract for the option to purchase Flygt Pump Parts and Services  
with Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc., and to declare an emergency.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to extend the agreement with  
Kurtz Brothers Central Ohio, LLC for the design, construction and  
operation of the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse System Project; and  
to declare an emergency ($0.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract with The Henry P. Thompson  
Company, LLC for the option to purchase Fairbanks Morse and Layne  
Pump Parts and Repair Service; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Emotron  
Parts and Services with RCW Industrial Controls, LLC; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
BUILDING AND ZONING POLICY: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON FAVOR HARDIN  
To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on  
properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in  
the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
To authorize the appropriation of $75,910.71 from the 2023 Housing  
Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) entitlement grant in the  
General Government Grant fund from the U.S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development to fund some of the Department of Development’s  
Housing Division’s 2024 personnel costs; and to declare an emergency.  
($75,910.71)  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $30,000.00 of  
2023 HOME grant funds; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to modify the Subaward Not-for-Profit Service contract with  
the Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus to  
provide CHDO operating support; and to declare an emergency.  
($30,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC to allow for expenses  
incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with E.E.  
Ward Moving & Storage for an additional year to provide storage  
services to the Lead Safe Columbus program; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with Scherzinger Corp to extend the term of the agreement from  
December 31, 2023 until December 31, 2024; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to transfer  
$420,000.00 currently appropriated within the department’s divisions  
across various object classes to provide funding for operating expenses  
for the remainder of the year; and to declare an emergency ($420,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount not to  
exceed $600,000.00 to provide housing support and service coordination  
for the residents of the Colonial Village apartment complex; to authorize  
the transfer of $600,000.00 from the General Fund Citywide Account to  
the Department of Development General Fund Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of $600,000.00 from the General Fund ; to authorize payment  
for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to  
approve expenditures incurred prior to the approval of the purchase order;  
to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; and  
to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE PADILLA  
HARDIN  
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 $163,586.24 to support victim  
advocacy services; to authorize the transfer of matching funds in the  
amount of $40,171.56 from the General Fund; to authorize total  
appropriation of $203,757.80; and to declare an emergency.  
($203,757.80).  
To authorize the Auditor to modify the Special Revenue Environmental  
Fund from a maximum allotment of $250,000.00 to a maximum allotment  
of $500,000.00 to cover the costs of litigating public nuisance abatement  
actions to include litigation related to large, multi-family apartment  
complexes.  
To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County  
Municipal Court to accept a grant modification from the Franklin County  
Office of Justice Policy and Programs upon executed grant agreement; to  
appropriate $5,386.00 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 purchasing new  
video equipment at the jail; and to declare an emergency. ($5,386.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with Access  
Information Management Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of  
$8,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($8,000.00)  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
HARDIN  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to enter  
contract with Harambee Village Doulas for Doula Training Services in  
order to increase the number of qualified doulas within the Central Ohio  
area; to expend up to $100,000.00 from the Ohio Department of  
Medicaid Enhanced Maternal Health Grant, within the General  
Government Grant Fund, for the enhanced maternal health in Columbus  
and Central Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to accept a grant  
from Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services for a series  
of initiatives including a safe sleep communications and marketing  
campaign, neighborhood initiatives focused on teen reproductive health  
education, and a crib distribution program led by Columbus Public Health  
Department; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
$800,000.00 within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize  
Columbus Public Health to purchase cribs through Cribs for Kids in an  
amount up to $70,000.00; to authorize not for profit service contracts and  
expenditures with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for an amount up to  
$250,000.00 and Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for an amount up  
to $150,000.00; and to authorize a professional service contract and  
expenditure with Purplegator Inc. for an amount of up to $330,000.00; and  
to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with the UNIK  
Foundation for counseling and education services the period of  
December 1, 2023 through December 1, 2024; to authorize the  
expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Health Operating Fund to pay the  
costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00).  
To authorize the CelebrateOne Executive Director to transfer grant funds  
from the Crane Family Foundation through the CelebrateOne Community  
Fund at The Columbus Foundation to the City's Private Grant Fund for  
support of CelebrateOne doula programs in the amount of $52,000.00; to  
authorize the appropriation of $52,000.00 to the City's Private Grants  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($52,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $153,600.00  
to coordinate the work of the Homelessness Prevention Network (HPN)  
by administering the program, data management, and coordination  
between the networks of agencies; to authorize the expenditure of  
$153,600.00 from the ERA2 fund; and declare an emergency.  
($153,600.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Cribs  
for Kids Play Yards and Accessories with Cribs for Kids, Inc. in  
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;  
to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($1.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
third modification to a non-profit service contract with Jewish Family  
Service of Columbus for the continued operation of the Financial  
Empowerment Center; to authorize the extension of the contract, and the  
new expiration date of June 30, 2024; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
a contract with Lexipol LLC to provide access to the Cordico wellness  
application; to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the General  
Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)  
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 with Brown  
Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of computers, monitors, and  
accessories for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of  
$283,151.25 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Fund, Continual  
Professional Training Fund, and General Fund,. ($283,151.25)  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with APCO  
International, Inc. for an emergency dispatch call processing software; to  
authorize the expenditure of $440,047.50 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($440,047.50)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the Police  
Body Worn Cameras universal term contract (UTC) with Axon Enterprise  
Inc., to allow the purchase of TASER branded conducted energy devices,  
and to declare an emergency.  
To authorize and direct 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(s) on behalf of the Division of Fire for telephone services from  
an existing Universal Term Contract with AT&T; to authorize the  
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a  
grant award from the Department of Justice, Office of Community  
Oriented Policing Services; to authorize Sgt. Straub, as the official city  
representative to act in connection with this grant; to authorize an  
appropriation of $175,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
General Government Grant Fund to the Department of Public Safety,  
Division of Police, to cover the cost of this grant activities and  
expenditures; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00)  
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA FAVOR HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for Childhood Obesity  
Prevention/Environmental Health and Sustainability Award from the  
United States Conference of Mayors; to authorize the execution of grant  
and other requisite agreements with the United States Conference of  
Mayors providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant  
award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service;  
and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of  
any unused funds. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the contract with TNT  
Powerwash, Inc. for Truck Washing Services at Division of Refuse  
Collection facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 from the  
General Fund for the first modification of the current contract; and to  
declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)  
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. BROWN DORANS HARDIN  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to  
modify and increase the current contract with Anderson Reporting  
Services, Inc. for court reporting services to extend the contract end date  
to May 31, 2024 and increase the contract amount; to authorize the  
expenditure of $3,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,000.00)  
To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2713-2013, as amended, by enacting, amending, or repealing portions of  
Sections 5(F), 7(E), 9(A), 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16, and to amend as  
necessary pronoun language and references to vacation throughout; and  
to declare an emergency.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
expend $27,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the  
Employee Benefits Fund for the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan for Hearing  
Aid Benefits for AFSCME and CWA employees; and to declare an  
emergency. ($27,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
contract with OhioHealth Corporation to provide employee fitness center  
management, wellness and biometric screening services from February  
1, 2024 through January 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$190,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as  
may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($190,000.00)  
To make appropriations from January 1, 2024 through December 31,  
2024 for the funding of the Unemployment Compensation Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 or so much thereof as may be  
necessary; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to  
modify and increase the current contract with Mount Carmel Health  
Providers, Inc. for the administration of pre-employment physicals and  
cardiovascular stress testing of public safety recruits; to authorize the  
additional expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2022-06 (Revised)  
executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the  
Communications Workers of America, Local 4502 to amend the  
Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2023 through April 23,  
2026, by expanding the Winter Weather Emergency Staffing Plan to  
include CWA employees in Pay Range 58 and above; and to declare an  
emergency.  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet  
Management Division, to modify a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for  
front end alignments and Ford OEM repairs; to change the contracted  
amount from $50,000.00 to $110,000.00 and to authorize the expenditure  
of $60,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund and to declare  
an emergency. ($60,000.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management to enter into contract with K & W  
Roofing, for the purchase of roof repair services as part of the Office of  
Construction Management Roof Maintenance Program, to authorize the  
transfer of $831,600.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $831,600.00 from the General Fund and to declare an  
emergency. ($831,600.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional  
architectural / engineering services agreement with PRIME AE Group, for  
the Roof Restoration and Replacement on City Buildings 2023 project; to  
authorize an expenditure up to $833,478.00 within the Construction  
Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize an expenditure up  
to $89,202.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to declare an emergency. ($922,680.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Generator Preventive  
Maintenance (PM) and Repair Services with Engine, Energy and  
Automation LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00).  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer  
within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund and the  
Construction Management Taxable Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$275,626.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement  
Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $22,869.00 from the  
Construction Management Taxable Fund in order to reimburse the  
general fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred  
by the Office of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency.  
($298,495.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department  
with the approval of the Director of the Department of Public Service 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 an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the  
City’s real property located at 1550 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio  
43228. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to purchase three (3) 24 V  
DC Engine Starters from Genuine Parts Company (NAPA); to authorize  
expenditure of $28,377.81 from the Fleet G.O. Debt Fund; to authorize  
the transfer of $28,377.81 within the Fleet Management G.O. Debt Fund;  
to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget;  
and to declare an emergency. ($28,377.81)  
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 and to establish related purchase orders for oil and greases  
for the Fleet Management Division with Glockner Oil Co., Inc.; to authorize  
the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish various purchase orders with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber  
Co. for tires and tire materials on behalf of the Fleet Management  
Division, per the terms and conditions of a previously established  
Universal Term Contract; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00  
from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($250,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish various purchase orders for fuel on behalf of the Fleet  
Management Division, per the terms and conditions of previously  
established Universal Term Contracts with Benchmark Biodiesel, Inc. and  
Sunoco, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Fleet  
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($750,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Office of Real Estate Management, to establish purchase  
orders for labor, material, supplies, and equipment in conjunction with the  
purchase or rental of office furniture, system furniture, or other space  
planning and configuration needs for City Departments; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Workspace Ohio  
LLC, DBA Dupler Office; to authorize the appropriation, transfer, and  
expenditure of $285,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement  
Fund; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an  
emergency. ($285,000.00)  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services  
with Fifth Third Bank as provided in Chapter 321 of the Columbus City  
Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $41,000.00 from the Treasurer’s  
Office general fund appropriations; and to declare an emergency.  
($41,000.00)  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for city-wide  
e-payment services with First Data Government Solutions, LP; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from various funds within  
the city; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
SR-1  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
Subrecipient Agreement - Not-for-Profit Service Contract with the Franklin  
County Educational Service Center; and to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $15,705,443.00 from the Recovery Fund. ($15,705,443.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations  
resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreement  
with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, an approved reseller of Microsoft  
products, for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,127,210.19 from the Information Services operating  
fund and $119,784.32 from the Municipal Court Judges general fund  
budget; and to declare an emergency. ($2,246,994.51)  
MBE Participation  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. FAVOR  
BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-3  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General  
Construction Company for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Annual Citywide  
Contract project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,415,674.47 from  
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,415,674.47)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
SR-4  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund and the Polaris Interchange Fund; to appropriate funds within the  
Polaris Interchange Fund; to authorize the transfer of funds between  
projects within the Polaris Interchange Fund; to authorize the Director of  
Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Kimley-Horn and  
Associates, Inc. for the Roadway Improvements Sancus Blvd Widening  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,498,509.06 from the  
Polaris Interchange Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to  
pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,498,509.06)  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the West Franklinton Parks  
Project; to authorize the appropriation of $400,000.00 within the  
CDBG-CV Fund in accordance with the City’s U.S. Department of  
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020 Annual Action Plan as  
approved by Council; to authorize the expenditure of $1,438,000.00 from  
the CDBG-CV Fund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1,438,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify the existing contract with CK Construction Group, Inc. for the  
Kilbourne Run Sports Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer  
of $5,660,635.46 between the Special Income Tax and the Recreation  
and Parks Bond Funds; to authorize the transfer of $70,276.54 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of  
the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of  
$5,730,912.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($5,730,912.00)  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Harrell's, LLC for the purchase of Golf Course  
pesticides; to authorize the expenditure of $237,124.50 for the purchase  
of golf turf pesticides from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes;  
and to declare an emergency. ($237,124.50)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc., for the Southerly Waste  
Water Treatment Plant Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Flow  
Splitter Bridge and Raw Sewage Pump Building Cooling Upgrade  
project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Sanitary Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,379,160.00 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the  
contract; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project.  
($1,381,160.00)  
WBE Participation  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Hap  
Cremean Water Plant Door & Lock Improvements project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $1,503,968.40 for the project.  
($1,503,968.40)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
contract for the purchase of wholesale electric power with American  
Municipal Power, Inc. for the Division of Power; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,150,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($1,150,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with TwoK General Co. dba 2K General Co. for  
the Department of Public Utilities Archive/Records Storage and Sewer  
Maintenance Operations Center Locker Room Renovation project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $5,630,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund for this project. ($5,630,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with Kevin Lehr Associates for the purchase of Wooden Utility  
Poles for the Division of Power; to authorize the waiver of the competitive  
bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to  
authorize the expenditure of $407,690.00 from the Division of Electricity  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($407,690.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for  
the 2021 General Construction Contract - Storm / Sanitary project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund and within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $5,237,635.50 from the Sanitary Bond Fund and the  
Storm Bond Fund for the project. ($5,237,635.50)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Inflow  
Redirection on Markison, Hydraulic Modification to the Combined Sewer  
Overflow Regulator, and the Wilson Avenue Area Waterline Improvement  
projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund  
and the Water Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund and to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds; and to expend up to $1,607,074.22 from Sanitary  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund for the contract modification. ($1,607,074.22)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Miller Ave Area Water Line  
Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds  
from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up  
to $3,503,865.48 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for  
the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund to pay for construction administration and inspection  
expenses for the project. ($3,505,865.48)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Lee Ellen Place Area  
Water Line Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and  
transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of up to $3,742,886.35 from the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for construction  
administration and inspection expenses for the project. ($3,744,886.35)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract for Overall Engineering Services related  
to the City's water distribution system and related infrastructure with ms  
consultants, inc.; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation  
between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure  
of $1,000,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To Authorize the City of Columbus, Finance and Management Director, to  
enter into an amended and restated Government Aggregation Master  
Retail Electric Supply Agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept  
and execute a reimbursable grant agreement, from the Ohio Department  
of Development; to authorize appropriations and expenditures in the  
General Governmental Grant fund; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to execute Grant Agreements with  
homeowners; to approve purchase orders with selected contractors if the  
purchase order is greater than $50,000.00, and to modify a grant  
agreement without having to return to City Council for each project; to  
authorize the expenditure of all funds effective December 1, 2023, through  
the term of the grant ending April 30, 2026; to waive competitive bidding  
and contract modification provisions in Columbus City Code Chapter  
329; and to declare an emergency. ($5,356,000.00)  
To authorize the appropriation of $285,949.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department  
of Development to provide funds for the administration of tax incentive  
projects for the 2024 budget year; and to declare an emergency.  
($285,949.00)  
To authorize the appropriation of $1,869,455.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Land Management Fund to the Department of  
Development to provide funds for the administration of the Land  
Redevelopment Division for budget year 2024; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,869,455.00)  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE PADILLA  
HARDIN  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to pay the jury verdict awarded in  
the case Terry Scott Caskey v. Nathan Fenton, et al., United States  
District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-1549; to authorize a transfer of  
$350,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of the  
sum of three hundred fifty thousand dollars and zero cents ($350,000.00)  
from the General Fund in payment of the jury verdict; and to declare an  
emergency. ($350,000.00)  
To authorize the appropriation of $5,010,400.00 from the 2024  
unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court Special  
Funds to the Franklin County Municipal Court for all anticipated expenses;  
and to declare an emergency. ($5,010,400.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7565736 held by Roy K.  
Walls, Jr., doing business as Jack’s Corner Pub, located at 2480 Summit  
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43202 and to declare an emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 88712400005 held by  
Tha Pakk Lounge LLC, doing business as Pakk Lounge, located at 1109  
W. Rich Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223 and to declare an emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 69282280170 held by  
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, doing business as Pilot Travel Center 213,  
located at 3600 Interchange Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204 and to declare  
an emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 65486270001 held by  
155 North Fifth Street Inc., doing business as X Gentleman’s Club,  
located at 6223-6225 Sunderland Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229 and to  
declare an emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 65215090635 held by  
Ohio Springs Inc., doing business as Sheetz 722, located at 3999 S.  
Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125 and to declare an emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 65215090505 held by  
Ohio Springs Inc., doing business as Sheetz 724, located at 975 E.  
Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229 and to declare an  
emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 84189940500 held by  
Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway 5235, located at 635 E.  
Weber Road, Columbus, Ohio 43211 and to declare an emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 84189940540 held by  
Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway 9751, located at 1165 S.  
High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206 and to declare an emergency.  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 6619783 held by  
PAASOTC LLC, doing business as Double D’s, located at 1501 S. High  
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207 and to declare an emergency.  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept the  
award from the State of Ohio’s First Responder Recruitment, Retention,  
Resiliency and Wellness program; to authorize Deputy Director Speaks  
as the official city representative to act in connection with this grant; to  
authorize an appropriation of $1,000,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Department of  
Public Safety to cover the cost of grant activities and expenditures; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
contract with The Research Foundation of the City University of New York  
on behalf of the National Network for Safe Communities at John Jay  
College to work with the Columbus Violence Reduction team and other  
Columbus officials and community leaders to advance the Group  
Violence Intervention implementation and strengthen police legitimacy; to  
authorize the expenditure of $59,700.00 from the General Fund; to waive  
the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to  
declare an emergency ($59,700.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into  
a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio in  
support of CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence; to authorize the  
transfer of $500,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency ($500,000.00).  
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. BROWN DORANS HARDIN  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2025 for  
the funding of the City employee insurance programs; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Human Resources to make payments from  
said appropriations; and to declare an emergency. ($246,828,000.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to contract  
with Delta Dental Plan of Ohio, Inc. to provide all eligible employees  
dental insurance coverage from February 1, 2024 through January 31,  
2026; to authorize the expenditure of $8,060,000.00 from the Employee  
Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs  
of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($8,060,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
contract with The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company to  
provide all eligible employees short term disability insurance coverage  
from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025, and to authorize the  
expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so  
much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and  
to declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to enter  
into contract with The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company to  
provide all eligible employees life insurance coverage from February 1,  
2024 through January 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of  
$2,000,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as  
may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2,000,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to enter  
into a contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company and to provide  
all eligible employees medical, Rx and tobacco cessation programs and  
eligible terminated participants with COBRA coverage from February 1,  
2024 through January 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of  
$230,832,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof  
as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract and PCORI fees;  
and to declare an emergency. ($230,832,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter  
into a contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC and its wholly owned  
subsidiary, First American Administrators, Inc. to provide all eligible  
employees vision plan administration from February 1, 2024 through  
January 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $1,621,000.00 from the  
Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay  
the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,621,000.00)  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with General Temperature Control for the Department of Public Safety’s  
FTA Chiller Replacement Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure  
up to $1,986,000.00 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to declare an emergency. ($1,986,000.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish various purchase orders for automotive parts for the Fleet  
Management Division per the terms and conditions of various previously  
established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,200,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
To enact, amend, and repeal various sections of Chapter 4309 of the  
Columbus City Codes to update requirements for when a traffic study is  
required, what level of study is required, and how to address pedestrian  
safety improvements within the right-of-way; and to authorize the Director  
of the Department of Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations  
thereunder.  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
DORANS  
To amend various sections of Title 11, Chapter 1163 Municipal Electric  
Rates, of the Columbus City Codes to establish billing rates for light  
emitting diode (LED) luminaires for overhead and underground private  
area lighting.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans  
ADJOURNMENT