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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, November 6, 2023  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 54 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER  
6, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Present:  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0029-2023  
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2023  
1
New Type: D2  
To: Rep Fieldhouse LLC  
DBA Rep Fieldhouse  
5524 N Hamilton Rd  
Columbus, OH 43230  
Permit #: 7306405  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: El Asadero Mexican Bar & Grill 4 LLC  
& Patio  
8050 E Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43068  
From: Max & Ermas Holdings LLC  
DBA Max & Ermas  
& Patio  
8050 E Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43068  
Permit #: 2494892  
New Type: D1  
To: Jolly Man Foods LLC  
DBA Mimis Café  
1428 Polaris Pkwy  
Columbus, OH 43240  
Permit #: 4345616  
TREX Type: D5  
To: Isla CMH LLC  
116 E Moler St  
Columbus, OH 43206  
From: Hops on Broadway LLC  
1st Fl & Patio  
4057 Broadway Rd  
Grove City, OH 43123  
Permit #: 4154181  
Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6  
To: Minerva Mart LLC  
DBA Minerva Market  
4951 Cleveland Av  
Columbus, OH 43231  
From: M & JS Minerva Market Inc  
DBA Minerva Market  
4951 Cleveland Av  
Columbus, OH 43231  
Permit #: 6025397  
New Type: D1 D2 D3 D5 D6  
To: Local Cantina Dragon LLC  
227 E Livingston Ave  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 52420700015  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: Ramos Alex LLC  
DBA New York Market  
3307 Sullivant Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
From: Atifi LLC  
DBA New York Market  
3307 Sullivant Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 71956730010  
TREX Type: D1 D2  
To: Vue Columbus LLC  
95 Liberty St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Barbiers Tavern Inc  
DBA Maple Inn  
1st Fl Bsmt & Patio  
2422 N Ridge Rd  
Sheffield Twp  
Elyria, OH 44035  
Permit #: 93021920005  
Advertise Date: 11/11/23  
Agenda Date: 11/6/23  
Return Date: 11/16/23  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
FROM THE FLOOR  
FAVOR  
0216X-2023  
To recognize and celebrate November 12, 2023 as the Festival of  
Diwali in the City of Columbus  
LA  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
REMY  
0215X-2023  
To recognize and designate November 8, 2023 as Plastic Free Lunch  
Day in Columbus, Ohio.  
2
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this be To  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
3067-2023  
To accept the application (AN22-016) of Masjid Abdulrahman &  
Mamadou Bah for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.37±  
acres in Madison Township.  
FR-1  
FR-2  
Read for the First Time  
2931-2023  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract, in  
an amount up to $15,000.00, with Designing Local, LTD. for the  
purpose of pursuing private grant funding for public art; to waive the  
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; to  
authorize expenditures beginning July 1, 2023; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $15,000.00; to repeal ordinance 1337-2023.  
($15,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
2920-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on  
behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to modify  
and renew a contract for the purchase of annual B2GNow software  
subscriptions, the provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier  
diversity management system, as well as overall product  
FR-3  
maintenance, support, and professional services; to authorize the  
expenditure of $120,500.00 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($120,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
2932-2023  
2939-2023  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to enter into a Microsoft  
Enterprise Agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
FR-4  
FR-5  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology and the  
Department of Public Utilities, to associate all general budget  
reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate  
universal term contract/purchase agreement for the purchase of new  
and replacement of desktop computers, computer related products,  
and equipment from a pre-established universal term  
contract/purchase agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the  
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information  
Services Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
2962-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify  
and increase an existing contract with Vertiv Corporation for  
maintenance and related services on the City’s uninterrupted power  
supply; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to  
modify and increase an existing contract with Vertiv Corporation for  
HVAC maintenance and repairs; to waive the relevant sections of  
Columbus City Codes Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $68,093.06 from the Information  
Services Operating Fund. ($68,093.06)  
FR-6  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
2834-2023  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal  
Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to  
expenditure correct funds in the Federal Transportation Grants Fund  
in connection with the Intersection Improvements - Main Street at  
McNaughten Road project. ($158,821.46)  
FR-7  
FR-8  
Read for the First Time  
2860-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Woolpert, Inc. in connection with the Arterial Street  
Rehabilitation - Cassady Avenue Widening project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund. ($30,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT  
AFFAIRS: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
3017-2023  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with CMH  
FASHION WEEK, INC dba the Columbus Fashion Council in support  
of their Curvy Runway Show; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)  
FR-9  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
2199-2023  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $321,660.00 between Object  
Classes within the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Budget;  
and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $321,660.00 from the  
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Water Operating Fund  
to reimburse the Water Operating Fund for one-time bill credits issued  
as part of the Low Income Water and Sewer Discount Program.  
($321,660.00).  
FR-10  
Read for the First Time  
2851-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the specialty  
maintenance crafts services contract with Righter Company, Inc. for  
the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,450,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, $325,000.00 from the  
Water Operating Fund and $250,000.00 from the Power Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,025,000.00)  
FR-11  
Read for the First Time  
2855-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International, 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 within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to  
$299,821.76 from the Sanitary Bond Fund and $299,821.76 from the  
Storm Bond Fund for the modification. ($599,643.52)  
FR-12  
Read for the First Time  
2856-2023  
2864-2023  
2906-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to  
modify the contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for the Electrical  
Power System Studies Project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds  
and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $350,000.00 within the Water Bond Fund to pay  
for the contract modification. ($350,000.00)  
FR-13  
FR-14  
FR-15  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with GPD Group for the Power General Engineering  
Services (2021-2024) project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; to expend up to  
$750,000.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund for the project.  
($750,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter  
into a planned modification of the professional services contract with  
EMA, Inc. for the Advanced Metering System Project; and to authorize  
an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for  
this contract modification. ($1,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
2933-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter  
into a contract modification with JadeTrack LLC for the software  
platform to track and manage metrics for the Greenspot Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 split among the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes  
Chapter 329. ($20,000.00)  
FR-16  
Read for the First Time  
2937-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with  
Resource International, Inc. for Work and Asset Management (WAM)  
database and system administrative support; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $300,000.00 split among the Electricity, Water,  
Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($300,000.00)  
FR-17  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
2842-2023  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify the existing contract with  
Knupp & Watson & Wallman, Inc. to continue a partnership to support  
the provision of outreach education via media services for the period  
of May 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
FR-18  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
2992-2023  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management to sell to Firefighter Richard Harding, for the sum of  
$1.00, a Bomb Squad canine with the registered name "Maverick",  
which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal  
Property. ($1.00)  
FR-19  
Read for the First Time  
FINANCE: HARDIN CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
2918-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
FR-20  
Management to execute those documents, as approved by the City  
Attorney, necessary for the City to grant an encroachment easement  
and legally allow a Shawnee Hills welcome sign and landscape bed to  
remain on City property.  
Read for the First Time  
2963-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to  
purchase building maintenance electrical parts with Fastenal  
Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
FR-21  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
FAVOR REMY HARDIN  
VARIANCES  
3008-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.35(B), Prohibited parking; 3332.05, Area  
district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements;  
and 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 2877 CLEVELAND AVE. (43224), to allow a non-accessory  
parking garage with reduced development standards in the R-3,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-038).  
FR-22  
Read for the First Time  
3064-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4  
permitted uses; and 3312.49 Minimum numbers of parking spaces  
required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at  
794-796 OAKWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with  
reduced parking in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance  
#CV22-041).  
FR-23  
Read for the First Time  
3071-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F  
residential district; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.27, Parking setback line;  
3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05(A)  
(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district  
requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 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 473 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings  
on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-077).  
FR-24  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
HARDIN  
0214X-2023  
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mike Jackson and to  
extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends for his  
passing.  
CA-1  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
2867-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the City of Columbus Jobs Growth Incentive AGREEMENT with  
Slalom, LLC for the purpose of (1) to remove Slalom, LLC as the  
GRANTEE and to be replaced with Slalom, Inc. of Delaware (Slalom,  
Inc.), as GRANTEE, (2) to revise the PROJECT SITE, and (3) to  
revise the notice information related to the GRANTEE within Section  
13-C of the AGREEMENT.  
CA-2  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2927-2023  
2929-2023  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of  
Development to terminate the Enterprise Zone Agreement with  
Parkside on Pearl, LLC; and to direct the Director of the Department of  
Development to notify, as necessary the local and state tax  
authorities, of said termination.  
CA-3  
CA-4  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Coastal Ridge Real  
Estate Partners, LLC, Coastal Ridge Management, LLC, PPG  
Management, LLC and Foxen Insurance Company, LLC for the  
second time to (1) change one of the GRANTEE’s entity name from  
Foxen Insurance Company to Foxen Administration, LLC, and (2) to  
add 333 W. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215, parcel number:  
010-279858 as an additional location to the PROJECT SITE.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
3057-2023  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Legacy Youth Sports Academy, dba Legacy Youth Academy, in  
support of the Exposure Is Key Initiative; to authorize an appropriation  
and expenditure within the Jobs Growth subfund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($20,000.00)  
CA-5  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
2740-2023  
2921-2023  
2954-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter  
into contract renewal with CDW Government, LLC for the purchase of  
the Proofpoint software maintenance and support; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $368,037.00 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($368,037.00)  
CA-6  
CA-7  
CA-8  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter  
into an agreement with OARnet/OSU for continued internet access  
pursuant to Columbus City Codes sections relating to not-for-profit  
service contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $81,600.00 from the  
Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund.  
($81,600.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with CDW Government LLC, Inc. for SolarWinds software  
licenses via State Term Schedule 534605; to authorize the  
expenditure of $89,776.23 from the Information Services Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($89,776.23)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
2840-2023  
To rename the roadway currently known as Edward Street, from the  
east right-of-way line of Hamilton Avenue to the west right-of-way line  
of Saint Clair Avenue, to “Otha Gilyard Street”. ($0.00)  
CA-9  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2857-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to  
execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.109 acre  
portion of West Norwich Avenue right-of-way to the State of Ohio and  
its successors and assigns, for the use and benefit of The Ohio State  
University. ($0.00)  
CA-10  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2858-2023  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to  
CA-11  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with CTL Engineering, Inc. in connection with the  
Roadway - Geotechnical Services project; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for  
the project. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2863-2023  
2873-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to  
execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.998 acre  
portion of McKinley Avenue right-of-way and release a 0.122 acre  
portion of highway easement to WestBend QOZB, LLC. ($86,943.00)  
CA-12  
CA-13  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with ATMAX Equipment Co for the purchase of (1) boom  
mower unit with attachments; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$286,876.60 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase  
the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($286,876.60)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2907-2023  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds  
within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for  
the Pedestrian Safety - SRTS Summit Street Bump-Outs project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $527,038.51 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to  
repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to  
declare an emergency. ($527,038.51)  
CA-14  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2930-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify a contract with  
Tran Products LLC dba Polygon Solutions in connection with the  
Infrastructure Asset Management and Geospatial Services Program;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $346,330.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an  
emergency ($346,330.00)  
CA-15  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT  
AFFAIRS: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
3038-2023  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The  
Gladden Community House in support of their Marching For More  
event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($20,000.00)  
CA-16  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
VETERANS, SENIOR, & DISABILITY AFFAIRS: BARROSO DE PADILLA,  
CHR. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN  
3029-2023  
To authorize and extend a continuation of military leave with pay to  
City employees eligible for such leave who have and/or will be  
members of the uniformed services who are called to perform service  
in the uniformed services; to allow for the continuation of City-provided  
group health and life insurance, under the same terms and conditions  
currently in effect for City employees and their beneficiaries; and to  
declare an emergency.  
CA-17  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
2333-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management to establish a contract with Tennant Sales And Service  
Company for the purchase of a Liquid Propane Powered Ride-On  
Sweeper/Scrubber for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $89,928.48 from the Division of  
Sewerage Operating Fund; ($89,928.48)  
CA-18  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2491-2023  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the  
purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the  
Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage  
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $51,850.00 from  
the Power Operating Fund, and $329,800.00 from the Water  
CA-19  
Operating Fund, and $369,750.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund  
and $98,600.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($850,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2622-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter  
into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc., for the East  
Broad Tanks Valve Replacements project; to authorize an amendment  
to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate  
Program Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $988,540.00 from  
the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract;  
and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water  
Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project.  
($990,540.00)  
CA-20  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2704-2023  
To authorize the expenditure of up to $2,485.24 from the Electricity  
Grants Fund to fulfill approved customer applications to the payment  
relief program; to authorize the City Auditor to cancel appropriation  
within the Electricity Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of funds in  
an amount up to $2,485.24 between grants within the Electricity Grant  
Fund and to appropriate these funds. ($2,485.24)  
CA-21  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2771-2023  
2853-2023  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Fondriest Environmental, Inc. for the purchase of a  
Water Quality Profiler System for the Division of Water, WQAL; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $107,682.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund. ($107,682.00)  
CA-22  
CA-23  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management to establish a contract with All Around Access LLC for  
the purchase and delivery of a Articulating Boom Lift for the Division of  
Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$96,593.20 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund;  
($96,593.20)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2940-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution  
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development  
Authority for the Inflow Redirection - Kerr/Russell Project loan; to  
authorize the expenditure of $24,406.00 from the Sewerage System  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($24,406.00)  
CA-24  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
2758-2023  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with  
CA-25  
Morse Transit Acquisitions, LLC. dba Townplace Suites Columbus  
Easton in an amount up to $16,000.00 to provide hotel services for  
recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Grant Program; to extend the  
contract for one additional year; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$12,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to  
authorize the transfer of up to $4,000.00 within the General Fund; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,000.00 from the General  
Fund. ($16,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2841-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter  
into a grant agreement with The Columbus Urban League; to  
CA-26  
authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $10,000.00 in support  
of Empowerment Day 2023, celebrating businesses and community  
leaders championing change and paving the way for equitable  
economic and social impact.($10,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
2845-2023  
2868-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
a contract with Stout Risius Ross, LLC to extend the term of the  
agreement which expires on December 31, 2023, to December 31,  
2024, in order to complete the work and expend all of the funds  
encumbered. ($0.00)  
CA-27  
CA-28  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with R J Peters Company Inc. dba Radon Pros to extend  
the term of the agreement from December 31, 2023, to December 31,  
2024. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2875-2023  
2877-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Inservice Training Network to extend the term of the  
agreement from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
CA-29  
CA-30  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Home and Commercial Inspections LLC to extend  
the term of the agreement from December 31, 2023 to December 31,  
2024. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3040-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department Development to modify a  
not-for-profit service contract with the Community Shelter Board to  
extend the agreement term to January 31, 2024; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-31  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
2836-2023  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with  
Access 2 Interpreters, LLC for interpretation and translation services;  
and to authorize the expenditure to cover this modification from the  
2023 Health Special Revenue Fund. ($48,400.00).  
CA-32  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2882-2023  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with  
Health Access LLC for the development of monitoring platform  
services and technical assistance for the Ryan White Part A grant  
program for the period of November 1, 2023 through February 28,  
2024; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the Health  
Department Grants fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an  
emergency. ($35,000.00).  
CA-33  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2910-2023  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with  
Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation for the maintenance,  
setup, and connectivity of four (4) additional 911 Viper Phone Systems  
for the Right Response Unit program for the period of December 1,  
2023 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $68,840.97 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund to pay the  
costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($68,840.97).  
CA-34  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
2843-2023  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two  
(2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Fire Dress  
and Work Uniforms with Galls, LLC and Phoenix Safety Outfitters,  
LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2.00).  
CA-35  
CA-36  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2859-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify  
the present contract with Helicopter Minit-Men, Inc. for additional funds  
for helicopter maintenance services for the Division of Police; to  
authorize an expenditure of $254,555.50 from the General Fund  
($254,555.50)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
2741-2023  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Key Cleaning  
Connection, LLC, for custodial services at the Columbus Police  
Academy; and to authorize the expenditure of $257,300.00 from the  
general fund. ($257,300.00)  
CA-37  
CA-38  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2796-2023  
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 S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and  
fire alarm testing, inspection, and repair, as well as sprinkler  
inspections, fire pump testing, fire suppression testing for the Facilities  
Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00  
from the general fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2890-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting  
from this ordinance and to establish purchase orders with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec  
America, Inc. for elevator maintenance and emergency service for the  
Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($100,000.00)  
CA-39  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2891-2023  
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(s) for the purchase of general contracting for  
maintenance, service, repairs, and renovations, with TwoK General  
Co. dba 2K General Co. for the Division of Facilities Management; to  
authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
CA-40  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
2747-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf  
of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with  
SR-1  
Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting  
services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test  
management software system, and online job analysis data collection  
and offsite testing software/functionality; to authorize the waiver of  
relevant sections of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code relating to  
competitive bidding; and to authorize the expenditure of $91,644.85  
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating  
Fund. ($91,644.85)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
2904-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the CelebrateOne  
Sidewalk - Hilltop (Springmont) project; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $1,601,325.98 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for  
the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,601,325.98)  
SR-3  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
2946-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
SR-4  
Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division  
of Traffic Management, to establish a purchase order with Ohio Traffic  
and Lighting Solutions, Inc. for traffic signal supports for the  
Intersection - Cleveland Ave at Myrtle Ave project; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $61,747.00 from the Municipal  
Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($61,747.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
2965-2023  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to  
immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and  
lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Georgesville at  
Hall Road Intersection Improvements Project; to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $92,206.00 from the Streets and Highways  
General Obligation Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($92,206.00)  
SR-5  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
2969-2023  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into agreements  
with and to provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation  
relative to the FRA-70-22.85 (Far East Freeway Phases 2&3) project,  
PID 98232; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from  
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to support that project; and to  
declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)  
SR-6  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
2722-2023  
2871-2023  
2851-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International, Inc., for the Blueprint North  
Linden - Professional Construction Management Services; 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 expend up to $1,200,000.00 from the Sanitary  
Bond Fund for the modification. ($1,200,000.00)  
SR-7  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
Oracle America, Inc. for licensing and cloud service fees for the  
Department’s Customer Information Systems (CIS) and Integrated  
Systems Replacement Project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,592,636.40 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and  
Stormwater Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of City Code. ($1,592,636.40)  
SR-8  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the specialty  
maintenance crafts services contract with Righter Company, Inc. for  
the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,450,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, $325,000.00 from the  
Water Operating Fund and $250,000.00 from the Power Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,025,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
2974-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter  
SR-9  
into a contract with Benevate Inc., in an amount up to $31,200.00; to  
waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes  
Chapter 329; to authorize the payment of expenses beginning  
November 1, 2023, for the use of Neighborly software, support, and  
training services; to authorize the expenditure of $31,200.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($31,200.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
2976-2023  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Capital  
Improvement Grant Agreement in an amount up to $250,000.00 with  
Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc. for the purpose of  
reimbursing property acquisition cost incurred; to authorize  
expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Development Taxable  
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
SR-10  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
ADJOURNED AT 5:53 PM