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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, July 17, 2023  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.36 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 17, 2023 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
7 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF THURSDAY JULY 13, 2023.  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: Las Palomas Grocery Store Inc  
DBA Las Palomas  
215 E 5th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43219  
Permit #: 5035666  
New Type: D2  
To: Woodhouse Vegan LLC  
DBA Woodhouse Vegan  
& Mezz & Bsmt  
19 W Russell St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 97633080005  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6  
To: Sermat Enterprises LLC  
2009 E Dublin Granville Rd  
Columbus, OH 43229  
From: Sermat Enterprises LLC  
6096 Boardwalk St  
Columbus, OH 43229  
Permit #: 80016050001  
Advertise Date: 7/22/23  
Agenda Date: 7/17/23  
Return Date: 7/27/23  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
DORANS  
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To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Retirement of Benton “Neal”  
Amburgey, Jr.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell  
Brown, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION  
OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING. Economic  
Development: Ordinances #1818-2023 and 1822-2023  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
FR-1  
To declare that the establishment of the NM Mixed-Use Project New  
Community Authority (the “Authority”) will be conducive to the public  
safety, convenience, and welfare, and is intended to result in the  
development of a new community; to define the boundaries of the  
Authority’s new community district; to declare that the Authority be  
organized as a body politic and corporate within the new community  
district along with its associated board of trustees; to make the initial  
nine appointments to the Authority’s board of trustees and to fix surety for  
their bonds; to certify compliance of the requirements of the public  
hearing; and to post notice of the Authority's creation in the City Bulletin.  
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FR-2  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to dissolve  
the City of Columbus Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Xariable,  
Inc. dba Loop Returns (the "GRANTEE").  
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To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with McDaniel’s  
Construction Corp., Inc. and DE Development, Ltd. (collectively, referred  
to as “ENTERPRISE”), and to direct the Director of the Department of  
Development to notify as necessary the local and state tax authorities.  
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FR-4  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to dissolve  
the City of Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with ORIX  
Real Estate Capital Holdings, LLC dba Lancaster Pollard Mortgage  
Company and Red Mortgage Capital (collectively, referred to as  
"GRANTEE").  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Trident Broad Development, 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 $21,890,000.00 in real property improvements  
("Improvements"), and the creation of twenty-five (25) net new full-time  
permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately  
$1,081,600.00.  
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FR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with BGO Charter Street Storage Owner  
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 $45,720,000.00 in real property  
improvements, and the creation of twenty-twenty (22) net new full-time  
permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately  
$915,200.00.  
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FR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with CCBCC Operations, 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 $59,700,000.00 real property improvements, the  
creation of twelve (12) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $800,800.00 and the retention  
of 329 full-time positions with an annual payroll of approximately  
$16,100,000.00 at the proposed Project Site.  
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FR-8  
To amend Ordinance No. 3097-2015 to add the former Kroger Bakery  
and Ford Motor Company Branch Assembly Plant site and other parcels  
surrounding the existing Milo-Grogan TIF to that TIF area; to declare the  
nonresidential improvements to said parcels to be a public purpose and  
exempt from real property taxation for the same exemption percentage  
and term as the existing Milo-Grogan TIF parcels; to require the owner(s)  
of said 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; and to deposit the remainder of those  
service payments into the Milo-Grogan TIF Fund and used to finance  
certain public infrastructure improvements as provided by R.C.  
5709.40(A)(8).  
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FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a the first time for Assignment &  
Assumption with 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC, to remove Pinchal &  
Company LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT and to  
be replaced with 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party  
to the AGREEMENT, to modify project and exemption dates, redefine  
the PROJECT SITE, and revise the notice information.  
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FR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment &  
Assumption with 6920 Schieser Farms, LLC, to remove Pinchal &  
Company LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT, to be  
replaced with 6920 Schieser Farms, LLC as the ENTERPRISE and  
party to the AGREEMENT; to modify the project start and end dates; to  
redefine the PROJECT SITE; amend the PROJECT'S expected  
beginning and ending dates; amend the exemption window; and to revise  
the notice information.  
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FR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time with Becknell Industrial  
dba BI Developer, LLC to remove Becknell Industrial dba BI Developer,  
LLC, as the Enterprise and replace it with Canal Winchester Owner  
LLC,; to make Canal Winchester Owner LLC a party to the Enterprise  
Zone Agreement; to redefine the Project Site; and revise the notice  
information in the Enterprise Zone Agreement.  
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FR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
the First Amended and Restated Economic Development Agreement  
with the North Market Development Authority, Inc. and the NM Developer  
LLC for the purpose of amending and restating the parties’  
understanding and agreements under the Economic Development  
Agreement dated September 11, 2019; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with  
Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority to finance: (i) public parking  
spaces in a new structured parking facility, (ii) an expansion of the  
existing North Market building including but not limited to interior tenant  
build-out, (iii) a new public atrium, patio, and plaza all in support of the  
North Market, and (iv) site remediation; and to authorize the Director of  
the Department of Development to acknowledge and agree to the terms  
and conditions of a Declaration of Public Parking Garage Covenants for  
the public parking spaces.  
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FR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement with the North Market Development Authority, Inc. for  
the purpose of providing operational support to the nonprofit organization  
due to budgetary impacts as a result of the ongoing remediation and  
construction activities on the adjacent parcel; to authorize the transfer  
and expenditure of up to $475,000 from the General Fund. ($475,000)  
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SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with EcoMap Technologies, Inc. in an amount up to  
$39,550.00 to maintain a comprehensive web-based platform; to waive  
the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter  
329; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $39,550.00 from the 2023  
General Fund Operating Budget. ($39,550.00)  
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PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
FR-15  
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 pay utility relocation  
costs to various utilities for the North Market Streetscape - Utility  
Relocation Design project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$4,700,000.00 for utility relocations for this project. ($4,700,000.00)  
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FR-16  
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 contract  
modification with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. in connection with the  
Economic and Community Development - 3P GE North Market project;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund for the project. ($1,000,000.00)  
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FR-17  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility  
Cut and Repair 2022 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$325,000.00 for the contract from the Street Construction Maintenance  
and Repair Fund. ($325,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.005 acre portion of  
right-of-way adjacent to 1355 N High Street to VERVE Columbus.  
($8,720.00)  
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FR-19  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.062 acre portion of the  
Americus Alley right-of-way to 1199 Cleveland, LLC. ($10,800.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To extinguish a 2.851 acre portion of right-of-way adjacent to and within a  
parcel already owned by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority and  
transfer the asset to Columbus Regional Airport Authority. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
FR-21  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount  
of $25,850.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the  
appropriation of $25,850.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund.  
($25,850.00)  
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FR-22  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Duffy Tree Care for the Tree Pruning 2023 - ARPA Project; to  
authorize the transfer of $395,000.00 within the Coronavirus State and  
Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$395,000.00 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery  
Fund. ($395,000.00)  
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PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
FR-23  
FR-24  
FR-25  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Storm Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter  
into a professional services contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Large  
Diameter Condition Assessment - Phase Three project; and to authorize  
an expenditure of up to $1,052,454.51 from the Storm Bond Fund.  
($1,052,454.51)  
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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; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to  
enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection  
Services with DLZ Ohio, Inc; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$775,135.69 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract.  
($775,135.69)  
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To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; 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 Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Kenmore Construction Co., for the HCWP Lime and Soda  
Ash Dust Collection System Improvements project; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $3,164,800.00 from the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water  
Bond Fund; 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. ($3,166,800.00)  
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FR-26  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification of the 2023-2025 Construction Administration/Construction  
Inspection Services Agreement with Prime CMS for the 2017 General  
Construction Contract; and to expend up to $72,154.14 from the Sanitary  
Bond Fund for the modification. ($72,154.14)  
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FR-27  
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 Director of Public Utilities to enter into a  
construction contract with Elford, Inc., for the DRWP Laboratory  
Upgrades project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$1,708,900.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for  
the contract; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between  
projects within the Water Bond Fund; 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. ($1,710,900.00)  
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FR-28  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer  
Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc., for the  
Brooklyn/Cleveland HSTS Elimination project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,058,856.20 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan  
Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project and to authorize  
the Director of Public Utilities to increase the amount of the loan from the  
Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to fund the construction of this  
project. ($2,058,856.20).  
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FR-29  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of funds within the Sanitary Bond Fund and the  
Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public  
Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for  
the Blueprint 5th x Northwest Sunrise/Glenn and Sunrise/Glenn Water  
Line Improvements; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$446,035.03 within the Sanitary Bond Fund, and an expenditure of  
$13,237.17 within the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract  
modification. ($459,272.20)  
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FR-30  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
the contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the Overall Engineering  
Consultant Design Modification; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$300,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract  
modification. ($300,000.00)  
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FR-31  
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 the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International, Inc. for the South Weyant  
Avenue Water Line Improvements Project; and to expend up to  
$99,810.09 from the Water Bond Fund for the modification.  
($99,810.09)  
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FR-32  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer  
Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a  
construction contract with Kenmore Construction Company for the  
Blacklick Creek Interceptor Air Quality Facility Improvements Project; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,819,985.00 from the  
Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the  
project. ($8,819,985.00)  
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FR-33  
FR-34  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional  
services contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Broadview Road 30-Inch  
Transmission Main project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$483,898.01 from the Water Bond Fund. ($483,898.01)  
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To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to  
enter into a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for  
the SWWTP Biofilter Cold Weather Reliability Improvements project; and  
to authorize an expenditure of up to $712,102.10 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund. ($712,102.10)  
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FR-35  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional  
services contract with Dynotec, Inc. for the Morrison Booster Station  
Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$132,906.27 from the Water Bond Fund. ($132,906.27)  
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FR-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement for Professional Engineering Services for the Jackson  
Pike A-Plant Secondary Clarifier Electrical Upgrades & Miscellaneous  
Improvements with Wade Trim, Inc.; to apply, accept, and enter into a  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund loan agreement with the Ohio Water  
Development Authority and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for  
the financing thereof and designate a dedicated source of repayment for  
the loan; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the  
Sanitary System Reserve Fund to the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund;  
to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget;  
and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $766,156.05 from  
the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. ($766,156.05)  
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FR-37  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional  
services contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the Blueprint Affordability  
Update project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation  
between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $793,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund.  
($793,000.00)  
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BUILDING AND ZONING POLICY: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON FAVOR  
HARDIN  
FR-38  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $58,400.00 within the  
Development Services Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to  
transfer $58,400.00 from the Development Services Fund to the City's  
Special Purpose Fund; to authorize an appropriation in the City's Special  
Purpose Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Building  
and Zoning Services to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with  
Columbus City Schools to develop curriculum for career-based training  
programs and provide students with tool kits and personal protective  
equipment; and to authorize an expenditure from the Special Purpose  
Fund, Construction Trades Education Program Subfund. ($58,400.00)  
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HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
FR-39  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (0000 Argyle Dr.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
FR-40  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for service  
station equipment maintenance and/or repair services with Mr.  
Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $488.01 in JAG grant project funds for  
aforementioned repair services. ($488.01)  
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
FR-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
grant agreement in an amount up to $250,000.00 to provide general  
operating support to Choice Network, Inc., and advance payments; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $250,000.00 within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($250,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
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FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
FR-42  
To authorize a Third Amendment of the North Market Lease Agreement  
between the City and the North Market Development Authority, Inc.; the  
execution of a quitclaim deed for transfer of 1.420 acres, more or less, of  
real property to NM Developer LLC; and to grant, execute and/or accept  
all easements, agreements and other real estate documents necessary  
to complete the redevelopment of the North Market and Project Site.  
($0.00)  
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RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
FR-43  
To enact, amend, and repeal various sections and chapters of Title 9 of  
the Columbus City Codes to improve operational efficiencies, provide  
better services to the public and provide for better enforcement of Title 9  
violations through civil penalties and fines.  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
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ZONING: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
FAVOR REMY HARDIN  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
FR-46  
To rezone 50 W. LANE AVE. (43201), being 1.72± acres located on the  
north side of West Lane Avenue, 165± feet west of North High Street,  
and at the southwest corner of North High Street and East Norwich  
Avenue, From: AR-4, Apartment Residential District, R-2F, Residential  
District, and C-4, Commercial District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential  
District, and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning  
#Z22-065).  
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VARIANCES  
FR-47  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, AR-3,  
apartment residential district use; 3325.281, Parking and Circulation;  
3325.323, Building Height Standards; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 50 W. LANE AVE.  
(43201), to permit a mixed-use development with reduced development  
standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV22-087).  
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FR-48  
FR-49  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4,  
permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at  
1197 W. 5TH AVE. (43212), to permit accessory storage in the C-4,  
Commercial District (Council Variance #CV22-101).  
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3,  
residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements;  
and 3332.26(B),Minimum side yard permitted, for the property located at  
2266-2268 HIAWATHA PARK DR. (43232), to conform an existing  
two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-053).  
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CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
HARDIN  
CA-1  
To Recognize and Celebrate 50 Years in Business for Resource  
International, Inc.  
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  
CA-2  
CA-5  
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to  
transfer approximately 4.0+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City  
of Whitehall.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement with the Columbus Association for the Performing  
Arts (CAPA) in an amount of up to $500,000.00, to advance the planning,  
design and construction of The Chapel to continue cultivating and  
nurturing the performing arts in Columbus and to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Neighborhood  
Economic Development Fund; and to allow for expenditures prior to the  
Purchase Order ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with One Columbus in an amount up to  
$700,000.00 for economic development activities associated with  
business attraction, expansion, and retention as well as other activities  
related to the City of Columbus’ continued interest in workforce  
development, marketing, and entrepreneurship; to authorize the  
expenditure of $700,000.00 from the 2023 General Fund Operating  
Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined  
schedule. ($700,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-7  
To amend the levying of special assessments associated with special  
energy improvement projects levied by Ordinance No.’s 3329-2018 and  
1539-2020; to levy special assessments for the purpose of acquiring,  
constructing, and improving certain public improvements constituting  
special energy improvement projects in the City in cooperation with the  
Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-8  
To determine to proceed with acquiring, constructing, installing,  
equipping, and improving off street parking facilities near the southeast  
corner of the intersection of West Rich Street and McDowell Street, and  
acquiring interests in the site thereof, together with all necessary and  
proper appurtenances, and determining that such action is necessary;  
and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into a grant agreement for $100,000.00 with the NOW Foundation in  
support of their Small Business Ready Technical Assistance program; to  
authorize a transfer of appropriations within the general fund; and to  
authorize the expenditure from the general fund. ($100,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
various City Departments, to enter into an agreement with Environmental  
Systems Research Institute, Inc. for 2023 ArcGISPro software training for  
the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) system; in accordance  
with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $67,760.00 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($67,760.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an  
existing contract with Technology Site Planners to provide data center  
alarm monitoring and first responder services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $54,675.00 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($54,675.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into a contract modification with M P Dory Company for the Roadway  
Improvements - Guardrail and Fence Repair 2023 service project; to  
authorize the expenditure of not more than $300,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project.  
($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-13  
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 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 Intersection  
Improvements - Georgesville Road at Hall Road project; to authorize the  
City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property  
owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $338,804.24 from the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($338,804.24)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
CA-14  
To authorize the Director of Department of Neighborhoods to enter into  
contractual services agreements in support of 2023 National Night Out  
programming; and to declare an emergency. ($8,693.89)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with JLD Construction Services for the Champions Drainage  
Improvements - Hole 6 and 7 Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$400,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to  
authorize the amendment of the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-16  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Quality Masonry Company for the Cultural Arts Center Tuckpointing  
and Masonry Repair Project; to authorize the transfer of $74,100.00  
within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the  
amendment of the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $74,100.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund. ($74,100.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
CA-17  
CA-18  
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  
Inflow Redirection - Noble & 4th Street Project; ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement  
and all necessary amendments with the State of Ohio, Department of  
Transportation (ODOT), for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to  
provide interstate pump station maintenance and receive reimbursement  
from the State; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-19  
To authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with EMH&T Inc. for the Rickenbacker Intermodal Sanitary  
Sewer Extension Project; and to expend up to $178,477.12 from the  
Sanitary Bond Fund for the modification. ($178,477.12)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-20  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Division  
of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Fund. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-21  
CA-22  
To authorize a revision of the scope of the Jackson Pike Screening  
Improvements project to meet immediate needs so that the current facility  
can remain operational until a new facility can be designed and  
constructed. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Electricity Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to  
enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection  
Services with PRIME CMS; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$201,851.31 from the Electricity Bond Fund for the contract.  
($201,851.31)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-23  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the service contract with Bermex, Inc. to provide Water Meter Reading  
Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$700,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($700,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-24  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative  
agreement with the Geological Survey, United States Department of  
Interior, for the investigation of water resources in central Ohio, including  
groundwater and several rivers for the Division of Water and the Division  
of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $239,069.00  
from the Water Operating Fund, $70,425.00 from the Sewer System  
Operating Fund and $178,300.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund  
($487,794.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-25  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the  
purchase of materials & supplies for the Division of Water, Distribution  
Maintenance Section; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from  
the Water Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-26  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to  
renew the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers for the Laboratory  
Upgrades Project; to authorize an expenditure of up to $809,250.00  
within the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract renewal; and to  
declare an emergency. ($809,250.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-27  
CA-28  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify past outstanding,  
present and future contracts and purchase orders from Scan Measuring  
Systems LLC to Badger Meter Inc and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
contract with CH2M Hill Engineers for the Blueprint Hilltop -  
Palmetto/Westgate Project; to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$605,583.00 within the Sanitary G. O. Bond Fund to pay for the contract  
modification; and to declare an emergency. ($605,583.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
BUILDING AND ZONING POLICY: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON FAVOR  
HARDIN  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to refund overpayments to MS Consultants, Inc. for building  
permits; and to authorize an expenditure in the Development Services  
Fund for that purpose. ($84,361.60)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-30  
CA-31  
CA-32  
CA-33  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with TFH-EB Inc. dba Water Works; to provide residential  
emergency repair services as part of the Division of Housing’s  
Emergency Repair Program; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of  
up to $15,000.00. ($15,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical LLC; to provide  
residential emergency repair services as part of the Division of  
Housing’s Emergency Repair Program; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure of up to $15,000.00. ($15,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Charles D Jones dba C2U Construction LLC; to provide  
residential emergency repair services as part of the Division of  
Housing’s Emergency Repair Program; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure of up to $15,000.00. ($15,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget, contingent upon the  
passage of Ordinance No. 1711-2023; to authorize the City Auditor to  
transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund and within the  
Department of Development; to authorize the Director of Development to  
enter into a grant agreement with Healthy Rental Homes VII LLC for  
$850,000.00 coming from the 2023 Capital Budget, Affordable Housing  
Bond fund 7779; and to declare an emergency. ($850,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-34  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget, contingent upon the  
passage of Ordinance No. 1711-2023; to authorize the City Auditor to  
transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus  
Housing Partnership, INC in an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 in  
support of the Fieldstone Cottages affordable housing development; to  
authorize the expenditure of not more than $360,000.00 from the  
Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($360,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-35  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (1243 Manor Dr.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
tracts of real property located at 638 Sullivant Avenue and 245 S.  
Skidmore Street held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization  
Program.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-37  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget, contingent upon its  
approval by the passage of Ordinance No. 1711-2023; consistent with  
the passage of the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget, to the authorize  
the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant  
agreement with Franklinton Rising in an not to exceed $600,000.00 in  
support of their new affordable housing development; to authorize the  
expenditure of an amount not to $600,000.00 from the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund, contingent upon the passage of Ordinance No.  
1711-2023; to allow for the payment of expenditures prior to the issuance  
of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
CA-38  
To settle the quiet title action filed in Franklin County Court of Common  
Pleas Case Number 22CV004814 and extinguish any rights the City may  
have in a 0.124 acre portion of right-of-way in exchange for the granting  
of utility easements to the City. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
CA-39  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with The Ohio  
State University Wexner Medical Center for HIV screening services at  
emergency departments and urgent care sites associated with The Ohio  
State University for the period June 15, 2023 through July 31, 2023; to  
authorize the expenditure of $62,500.00 from the Health Department  
Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency.  
($62,500.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
6 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-40  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement with Dress for Success Columbus for Year 2 of the  
department’s Elevate 1.0 program to support and increase the  
organizational capacity of the non-profit organizations that experienced  
revenue losses such as cancelled fundraising events, decreases in donor  
support, and increased expenditures such as PPE, virtual meeting  
licenses, and related hardware caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 of General Fund monies;  
to authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 from Object Class 03 to Object  
Class 05 in the Department of Development’s 2023 General Fund  
budget; to authorize an agreement start date of July 1, 2023; to authorize  
payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for  
participants of programs included in the Grant Agreement; and to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during  
the term of the agreement. ($150,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nicholas Bankston, and Shayla Favor  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
5 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement with Mount Carmel Health System Foundation and  
Southeast, Inc., in an amount up to $150,000.00 and $100,000.00,  
respectively, for Year 2 of the department’s Elevate 1.0 program to  
support and increase the organizational capacity of the non-profit  
organizations that experienced revenue losses such as cancelled  
fundraising events, decreases in donor support, and increased  
expenditures such as PPE, virtual meeting licenses, and related  
hardware caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; to authorize the transfer of  
$250,000.00 from Object Class 03 to Object Class 05 in the Department  
of Development’s 2023 General Fund budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $250,000.00 of General Fund monies; to authorize  
an agreement start date of July 1, 2023; to authorize payment for  
reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of  
programs included in the Grant Agreement; and to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of  
the agreement. ($250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-42  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne, on  
behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to execute a not for profit service  
contract with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for a Summer Youth  
Workforce & Career Development Program in support of the  
CelebrateOne goal to improve reproductive health planning; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $140,000.00 from the General Fund.  
($140,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-43  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne, on  
behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to execute a Subrecipient Agreement -  
Not for-Profit Service Contract with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Inc.  
for work in teen reproductive health education services in support of the  
CelebrateOne’s goal to improve reproductive health planning in  
Columbus and Franklin County; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$250,000.00 from the General Government Grants Fund. ($250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-44  
CA-45  
To authorize and direct the Office of CelebrateOne to accept grant funds  
from the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services in the  
amount of $121,008.11; and to authorize the renewal appropriation to the  
Office of CelebrateOne in the City’s General Government Grant Fund.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit service  
contract with Think Make Live Youth for gun violence intervention services  
for the period of July 18, 2023-July 18, 2024; to authorize the expenditure  
of $66,000.00 from the Health Special Purpose fund to pay the costs  
thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
CA-46  
To amend ordinance 1792-2023, relating to support for local youth  
participation in 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition, and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. BROWN DORANS HARDIN  
CA-47  
To authorize the City Auditor to establish an Auditor's Certificate on  
behalf of the Civil Service Commission for the purpose of administering  
the uniformed examinations for the Department of Public Safety; to  
authorize the transfer of $24,500.00 within the General Fund; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $130,300.00 from the General Fund  
($130,300.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
CA-48  
To authorize the City Treasurer to enter into contracts for various banking  
services with JP Morgan Chase Bank and Fifth Third Bank as provided  
in Chapter 321 of the City's Codified Ordinances; to authorize the  
transfer of $16,100.00 between objects within the Treasurer’s Office  
2023 budget appropriations; and to authorize an expenditure not to  
exceed $25,000.00 from the Treasurer’s Office general fund  
appropriations. ($25,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
6 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-49  
CA-50  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
revenue contract with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for  
the provision of environmental review coordination services for the period  
of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Auditor to enter into an agreement for auditing  
services with the Auditor of State for the calendar year 2023, for the City  
of Columbus and the Office of the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk,  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $408,000.00 from the General  
Fund. ($408,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-51  
CA-52  
CA-53  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Automotive  
Preventative Maintenance Services with Valvoline LLC; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with George Byers and  
Sons Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Ford Transit van; and to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund. ($60,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a license agreement with Nationwide Realty Management,  
LLC for Columbus Division of Police occupancy of shared office space  
in Suite 150, located at 343 N. Front Street; and to declare an  
emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-54  
CA-55  
Appointment of Jillian Dyer, 2273 Indiana Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202,  
to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Janean Weber,  
with a new term start date of April 19, 2023 and an expiration date of  
January 17, 2024 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Arnetta K. Davis, 5807 Abraham Drive, Canal  
Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Greater South East Area  
Commission, replacing Anthony Riffe, with a new term start date of  
March 27, 2023 and an expiration date of December 31, 2023. (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-56  
CA-57  
Appointment of Shela Blanchard, 5015 Labelle Drive, Columbus, OH  
43232, to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission, replacing  
Doug Hatcher, with a new term start date of February 28, 2023 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2025. (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Victoria F. Murray, 6100 Bristol Ridge Drive, Columbus,  
OH 43110, to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission,  
replacing Diana Sexton, with a new term start date of March 27, 2023  
and an expiration date of December 31, 2023. (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-58  
Appointment of Denise Friend Foster, 2894 Dover Road, Columbus, OH  
43209, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, replacing Gregory  
Lee, with a new term start date of April 18, 2023 and an expiration date  
of December 31, 2023. (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
SR-1  
To accept the application (AN23-009) of Bible Truth Tabernacle for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 6.4± acres in Jackson  
Township; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority  
("CRAA") for public infrastructure improvements supporting economic  
development in the Rickenbacker area; to authorize the expenditure of an  
amount not to exceed $3,275,000.00 from the Northland and other  
Acquisition Bond Fund; and to allow for the payment of expenditures  
prior to the issuance of a Purchase Order. ($3,275,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Paul Werth Associates, in an amount up to $60,000.00,  
for support of the Department’s public engagement and housing  
communication; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of  
Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of  
$60,000.00 from the Department of Development’s 2023 General Fund  
Budget; to authorize payments for services starting March 1, 2023; and  
to repeal ordinance 2748-2022. ($60,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement with the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority  
to provide funding for urban redevelopment projects; to authorize the  
expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond  
Fund. ($4,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-3  
To accept the application (AN23-006) of Edward Hock & Michael and  
Linda Lee for the annexation of certain territory containing 5.5± acres in  
Plain Township.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Postponed to 7/24/23. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-4  
To accept the application (AN23-007) of Jamie Helber & Michelle  
Copley for the annexation of certain territory containing 3.8± acres in  
Plain Township.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Postponed to 7/24/23. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Mayor's Office, to enter into contract with Indigov Corporation for  
software licensing services for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024;  
to waive the relevant provisions of the Columbus City Codes pertaining  
to competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $105,580.00 from  
the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information  
Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($105,580.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
SR-6  
SR-7  
SR-8  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Columbus City Schools in support of their Immigrants, Refugees, and  
Migrant Affairs (IRMA) Youth Council and Public Affairs Show; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas  
Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a beneficiary grant agreement with the United Way of Central Ohio in  
support of the One Linden Schools Initiative; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($126,680.00)  
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:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel  
Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with Heart & Hunter Inc,  
dba Hunter Marketing, for marketing and community outreach services;  
to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 from the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency  
($75,000.00).  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify existing  
contracts with Moody Nolan and Elford, Inc., for the Fran Ryan Center  
Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,827,013.00 within the Recreation  
and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize an amendment of the 2022  
Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of  
$23,627,013.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($23,627,013.00)  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
6 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
SR-10  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer  
Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with JLD Construction Services for the Roof Redirection -  
Blueprint North Linden 1, Agler/Berrell Project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,512,050.95 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan  
Fund and the Sanitary General Obligation Fund to pay for the project.  
($2,512,050.95)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-11  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation and of funds in the Water - Fresh Water  
Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department  
of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General  
Maintenance & Engineering Company, for the PAWP - Miscellaneous  
Improvements - Roof Replacement Part 1 project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,042,400.00 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. ($2,044,400.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-12  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to  
enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control for  
the O’Shaughnessy Gatehouse Miscellaneous Improvements project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,753,640.00 for the project.  
($1,753,640.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-13  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer  
Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Insituform Technologies LLC for the Near North &  
East-Phase 2-Iuka Park Project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$4,939,261.40 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary  
Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($4,939,261.40)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-14  
To authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Electricity Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Electricity  
Special Assessment Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to  
enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for  
the Street Lighting Improvements for the Freeway & Kingshill Street  
Lighting project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,204,245.95 from  
the Electricity Bond Fund and the Electricity Special Assessment Fund  
for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,204,245.95)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
DORANS  
SR-20  
To amend sections 329.01 and 329.18; and to repeal existing sections  
329.01 and 329.18 of the Columbus City Codes, to amend the  
responsible wage provisions in Columbus.  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESS  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:33 P.M.  
RECONVENE  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:39 P.M.  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
SR-15  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to pay the attorneys’ fees and  
costs in accordance with the Opinion and Order entered on May 1, 2023,  
in the case of Melissa McFadden v. City of Columbus, in the United  
States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, case no.  
2:18-cv-544; to authorize a transfer within the general fund; to authorize  
the expenditure of the sum of two hundred sixteen thousand, seven  
hundred thirty-two dollars and seventy-one cents ($216,732.71); and to  
declare an emergency. ($216,732.71)  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
SR-16  
To authorize the transfer of $4,550,000.00 from Object Class 03 to  
Object Class 05 in the Department of Development’s 2023 General Fund  
budget; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to  
enter into Grant Agreements with numerous social service agencies for  
Year 2 of the department’s Elevate 1.0 program to support and increase  
the organizational capacity of non-profit organizations that experienced  
revenue losses such as cancelled fundraising events, decreases in donor  
support, and increased expenditures such as PPE, virtual meeting  
licenses, and related hardware caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $4,550,000.00 of General Fund  
monies; to authorize an agreement start date of July 1, 2023; to authorize  
payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for  
participants of programs included in the Grant Agreements; and to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during  
the term of the agreement. ($4,550,000.00)  
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  
SR-17  
To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to enter into a  
grant-funded service contract with Physicians Careconnection up to  
$347,772.00 for housing administration services; to modify existing  
non-profit service contract dollar amounts with The Homeless Families  
Foundation, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Barbara Poppe  
Associates, and AJC Solutions to realign COHHIO/Ohio Department of  
Health funding; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the  
Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($347,772.00)  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
SR-18  
To authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a subgrantee  
award through the FY22 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program from  
the Bureau of Justice Assistance via the Franklin County Office of Justice  
Policy and Programs to purchase equipment for the Crime Lab; to  
authorize an appropriation of $106,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police  
to cover the costs associated with the FY22 Justice Assistance Grant.  
($106,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
SR-19  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify the existing contract with Ceridian  
HCM, Inc. for the renewal of the Dayforce software subscription, support,  
hardware, and services; to authorize the expenditure of $1,324,800.00  
from the Department of Technology operating fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Employee Benefits fund.  
($1,394,800.00)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 7:51 P.M.