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Agenda - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, November 20, 2023  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 58 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
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C0031-2023  
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2023  
New: D3A  
To: Ohio Grown LLC  
DBA House Taco  
79 S 4th St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 6517599  
Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6  
To: Rubina Inc  
DBA Alex Market  
2991 Sullivant Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
From: Chatta Inc  
DBA Alex Market  
2991 Sullivant Av  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 7574272  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: New Punch Bowl Columbus LLC  
433 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Cut 132 LLC  
DBA Cut 132  
1st Fl & Patio  
4188 Brighton Rose Way  
Columbus, OH 43219  
Permit #: 6367881  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: Parsons2023 LLC  
DBA Boom Boom Tacos Tequila & Mezcal  
970 Parsons Ave  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: North City Tavern LLC  
& Patio  
46 Dillmont Dr  
Columbus, OH 43235  
Permit #: 6722326  
Advertise Date: 11/25/2023  
Agenda Date: 11/20/2023  
Return Date: 11/30/2023  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
DORANS  
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0222X-2023  
To Honor and Celebrate November as Albanian Heritage Month, and the  
Contributions of the Albanian-American Community in Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor, Shannon G. Hardin  
and Emmanuel V. Remy  
REMY  
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0219X-2023  
To recognize the Northland Vikings Football team on their historic 2023  
season in Columbus, Ohio.  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso  
De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and  
Shannon G. Hardin  
HARDIN  
0221X-2023  
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To formally recognize November 20th as “Transgender Day of  
Remembrance.”  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
FR-1  
3078-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, to modify an existing  
contract with Granicus, LLC. for hosting of the 311 Respond System; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $288,862.00 from the Information Services  
operating budget for the above-mentioned service. ($288,862.00)  
FR-2  
3089-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
Subrecipient Agreement - Not-for-Profit Service Contract with the Franklin  
County Educational Service Center; and to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $15,705,443.00 from the Recovery Fund. ($15,705,443.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. FAVOR  
BANKSTON HARDIN  
FR-3  
3085-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with AAD  
Contracting, Inc. for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2023 project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $380,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project.  
($380,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
FR-4  
3103-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications to the  
Ohio Rail Development Commission for the Ohio Grade Crossing  
Elimination Program; to authorize the execution of grant and other  
requisite agreements with Ohio Rail Development Commission and other  
entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant  
award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to  
authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any  
unused funds. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
FR-5  
2866-2023  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
current Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase  
of materials, supplies and services for the Division of Sewerage and  
Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($400,000.00)  
FR-6  
2934-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the professional engineering services contract with Arcadis  
U.S. for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Power Systems  
Upgrade and Safety Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash  
and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $716,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for  
the contract modification. ($716,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
FR-7  
2936-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc., for the Southerly Waste  
Water Treatment Plant Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Flow  
Splitter Bridge and Raw Sewage Pump Building Cooling Upgrade  
project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Sanitary Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,379,160.00 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the  
contract; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project.  
($1,381,160.00)  
WBE Participation  
FR-8  
2960-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Hap  
Cremean Water Plant Door & Lock Improvements project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $1,503,968.40 for the project.  
($1,503,968.40)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
FR-9  
2961-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
contract for the purchase of wholesale electric power with American  
Municipal Power, Inc. for the Division of Power; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,150,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($1,150,000.00)  
FR-10 2981-2023  
FR-11 3020-2023  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities, Division of Power, to renew the contract for energy consultant  
legal services with McNees Wallace & Nurick, Inc. for the Division of  
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the  
Electricity Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with TwoK General Co. dba 2K General Co. for  
the Department of Public Utilities Archive/Records Storage and Sewer  
Maintenance Operations Center Locker Room Renovation project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $5,630,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund for this project. ($5,630,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
FR-12 3039-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for  
the 2021 General Construction Contract - Storm / Sanitary project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund and within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $5,237,635.50 from the Sanitary Bond Fund and the  
Storm Bond Fund for the project. ($5,237,635.50)  
MBE Participation  
FR-13 3042-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Inflow  
Redirection on Markison, Hydraulic Modification to the Combined Sewer  
Overflow Regulator, and the Wilson Avenue Area Waterline Improvement  
projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund  
and the Water Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund and to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds; and to expend up to $1,607,074.22 from Sanitary  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund for the contract modification. ($1,607,074.22)  
MBE Participation  
FR-14 3072-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Miller Ave Area Water Line  
Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds  
from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up  
to $3,503,865.48 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for  
the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund to pay for construction administration and inspection  
expenses for the project. ($3,505,865.48)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
FR-15 3077-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Lee Ellen Place Area  
Water Line Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and  
transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of up to $3,742,886.35 from the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for construction  
administration and inspection expenses for the project. ($3,744,886.35)  
WBE Participation  
FR-16 3098-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contracts with  
Ethosoft, Inc. for the DOSD and DOW Lab Information Management  
System (LIMS) Upgrade project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from the  
Sanitary Reserve Fund and the Water Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund and to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds; and to expend up to  
$831,809.00 from Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Water  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($831,809.00)  
FR-17 3099-2023  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a  
contract with and make a purchase from The Henry P. Thompson  
Company, LLC for four pumps for the Dublin Road Water Plant for the  
Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water  
Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $475,000.00 from  
the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($475,000.00)  
FR-18 3100-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the  
Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025  
contract; and to expend up to $495,415.00 from the Water Bond Fund for  
the modification. ($495,415.00)  
MBE Participation  
FR-19 3111-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to  
expend up to $705,530.65 from the Water Bond Fund for the  
modification. ($705,530.65)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
FR-20 3157-2023  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Instrument Number 194607080080285,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE PADILLA  
HARDIN  
FR-21 3122-2023  
To authorize the Auditor to modify the Special Revenue Environmental  
Fund from a maximum allotment of $250,000.00 to a maximum allotment  
of $500,000.00 to cover the costs of litigating public nuisance abatement  
actions to include litigation related to large, multi-family apartment  
complexes.  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
FR-22 3104-2023  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Brown  
Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of computers, monitors, and  
accessories for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of  
$283,151.25 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Fund, Continual  
Professional Training Fund, and General Fund,. ($283,151.25)  
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA FAVOR HARDIN  
FR-23 3101-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for Childhood Obesity  
Prevention/Environmental Health and Sustainability Award from the  
United States Conference of Mayors; to authorize the execution of grant  
and other requisite agreements with the United States Conference of  
Mayors providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant  
award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service;  
and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of  
any unused funds. ($0.00)  
FINANCE: HARDIN CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
FR-24 3155-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department  
with the approval of the Director of the Department of Public Service to  
execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the  
Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio  
Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the  
City’s real property located at 1550 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio  
43228. ($0.00)  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
FR-25 2802-2023  
To enact, amend, and repeal various sections of Chapter 4309 of the  
Columbus City Codes to update requirements for when a traffic study is  
required, what level of study is required, and how to address pedestrian  
safety improvements within the right-of-way; and to authorize the Director  
of the Department of Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations  
thereunder.  
DORANS  
FR-26 2989-2023  
To amend various sections of Title 11, Chapter 1163 Municipal Electric  
Rates, of the Columbus City Codes to establish billing rates for light  
emitting diode (LED) luminaires for overhead and underground private  
area lighting.  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
CA-1  
0220X-2023  
To recognize and honor the life and work of beloved Columbus resident,  
Rochelle Pate  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Mitchell  
Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and  
Shannon G. Hardin  
HARDIN  
CA-2 0218X-2023  
To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Nia Performing Arts Inc. and the  
21st Year of Producing Black Nativity by Langston Hughes in Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
CA-3  
2693-2023  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer an amount not to  
exceed $697,877.03 within the General Fund; to authorize and direct the  
City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $174,469.26 in cash from the  
Special Income Tax Fund to the General Fund; to authorize and direct the  
City Auditor to make payment not to exceed a total of $697,877.03 in  
accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Program for The  
Huntington National Bank, for which the employer has met the  
requirements of their JGI agreement and thus are eligible to receive their  
payment for tax year 2022 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2023;  
to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $697,877.03 from the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($697,877.03)  
CA-4  
CA-5  
2979-2023  
3054-2023  
To authorize the Director of Development to encumber funds for a  
contract for content marketing services in an amount up to $75,000.00  
with a to-be-determined firm; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$75,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($75,000.00)  
To accept the application (AN22-020) of Walnut Street LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 77.2± acres in Plain Township.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
CA-6  
CA-7  
3026-2023  
3107-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with T4S PARTNERS, INC. for the purchase of Ivanti Information  
Technology Service Management (ITSM) software licensing, software  
maintenance and support, training, integration, and implementation  
services; and to authorize the expenditure of $450,637.00 from the  
Information Services operating fund. ($450,637.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for VEEAM software  
licensing maintenance and support services; to authorize the expenditure  
of $122,170.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
operating fund, and to declare an emergency. ($122,170.00)  
MBE Participation  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. FAVOR  
BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-8  
2926-2023  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International, Inc. in connection with the Vision  
Zero Ped Safety Crosswalk Enhancements 2023 project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund for the project. ($150,000.00)  
CA-9  
3003-2023  
To appropriate funds within the Lucent Commercial TIF Fund; to transfer  
funds from the Lucent Commercial TIF to the Lucent Commercial TIF  
Capital Fund; to appropriate funds within the Lucent Commercial TIF  
Capital 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 Arterial  
Street Rehabilitation - E. Broad Street Widening Phase I 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 $172,000.00 from  
the Lucent Commercial TIF Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($172,000.00)  
CA-10 3004-2023  
To appropriate funds within the Lucent Commercial TIF; to transfer funds  
from the Lucent Commercial TIF to the Lucent Commercial TIF Capital  
Fund; to appropriate funds within the Lucent Commercial TIF Capital  
Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to  
contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple  
title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Roadway -  
Westbourne Avenue Extension 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 $528,000.00 from the Lucent Commercial  
TIF Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($528,000.00)  
CA-11 3019-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
a contract modification with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc.  
(EMH&T) in connection with the Signals - Flashing Yellow Arrow  
Implementation Pilot) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$50,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund  
for the project. ($50,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
CA-12 3062-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the Facilities -  
General Design Engineering 2021 contract with Advanced Engineering  
Consultant; to authorize the expenditure of up to $80,000.00 from the  
Mobility Enterprise Fund and of up to $200,000.00 from the Street  
Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund for this modification  
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)  
CA-13 3075-2023  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds  
received from NWD Investments, LLC for construction inspection and  
administration services in connection to the Brick Rehabilitation -  
Nationwide Boulevard project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$212,234.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Non-Bond Fund  
for the project; to accept additional funding from NWD Investments, LLC  
for construction inspection if needed, to authorize the City Auditor’s Office  
to appropriate those funds and assign auditor certificates as needed, and  
to authorize the expenditure of those funds; to refund unused construction  
inspection and administration funds upon final acceptance of work; and to  
declare an emergency. ($212,234.00)  
CA-14 3196-2023  
CA-15 3197-2023  
CA-16 3198-2023  
CA-17 3199-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Harlem Road from Central College Road to Walnut  
Street; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on  
said roadway; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Morse Road from Johnstown Road to Kitzmiller  
Road; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on  
said roadway; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Winchester Pike from Noe Bixby Road to Gender  
Road; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on  
said roadway; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on SR 315 within the Columbus corporation limits north  
of Interstate 270; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and  
resolutions on said roadway; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
CA-18 2925-2023  
To repeal and replace Ordinance 3505-2022; to authorize the Director of  
the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a non-profit service  
contract with the Neighborhood Design Center to update the housing and  
retail study numbers and overall understanding of current market  
conditions for existing community plans and to develop housing and retail  
market studies for the Eastland planning area; to authorize the transfer,  
appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $300,000.00 within the  
Department of Neighborhoods 2023 General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($300,000.00)  
VETERANS, SENIOR, & DISABILITY AFFAIRS: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
BROWN FAVOR HARDIN  
CA-19 2945-2023  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to enter into professional services contracts with Accountable  
Transportation, Complete Adult Day Service Corporation, Precise  
Mobility Solutions, Inc., and Wellsky Human & Social Services  
Corporation for the provision of adult day care, transportation, and data  
management services for the period January 1, 2024, through December  
31, 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $420,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($420,000.00)  
MBE Participation  
CA-20 3046-2023  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to increase the  
non-profit service contracts with six nutrition service providers to distribute  
home-delivered and congregate meals to older adults across Central  
Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of up to $776,339.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($776,339.00)  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-21 3058-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department  
with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department  
to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the  
Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio  
Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the  
City’s real property located at 4745 Central College Road, Columbus,  
Ohio 43081. ($0.00)  
EDUCATION: BROWN, CHR. FAVOR BARROSO DE PADILLA HARDIN  
CA-22 3102-2023  
To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of  
Education to enter into contract with Agora Christian Services Inc dba  
Agora's Little Gems Learning and Childcare, which was selected via a  
competitive application process for educational services; to authorize the  
expenditure from ACPO009370 from the general fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
CA-23 2759-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of a  
Triple Quadrupole Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer; and to  
establish a contract with PromoChrom Technologies Ltd. for the purchase  
of two Solid Phase Extractors for the Department of Public Utilities; and to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $520,147.03 from the Ohio  
Water Development Authority Loan Fund to pay for these purchases.  
($520,147.03)  
CA-24 2799-2023  
CA-25 2914-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
contracts with Ironsite, Inc. and Watershed Organic Lawn Care LLC for  
the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $105,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund  
and $178,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($283,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a  
contract with All Around Access LLC for the purchase of an Articulating  
Boom Lift for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure  
of $192,955.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for this purchase; and  
to declare an emergency. ($192,955.00)  
CA-26 2935-2023  
CA-27 2955-2023  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Peerless Pump Parts  
and Services with Daman Industrial Services Inc.; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department to  
enter into a contract with Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. for  
the purchase of a FlowCam Cyano System for the Division of Water,  
WQAL; and to authorize the expenditure of $126,817.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund. ($126,817.00)  
CA-28 3033-2023  
CA-29 3051-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Fey  
Roofing and Sheet Metal, LLC for the Hamilton Booster Station Roof  
Replacement; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,255.00 from the  
Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($119,255.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the  
vicinity of Sunbury Road From Glenoak Drive to Mock Road; to contract  
for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public  
Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the  
Sunbury/Mock Home Sewage Treatment Systems Elimination Project;  
and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-30 3001-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Central Community House of  
Columbus Inc, for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income  
seniors and disabled homeowners; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure of up to $125,000.00; and to authorize payment of expenses  
starting January 1, 2024. ($125,000.00)  
CA-31 3002-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Lifecare Alliance, for minor home  
repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners;  
to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00; and to  
authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024. ($125,000.00)  
CA-32 3207-2023  
CA-33 3208-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with Franklin County Public Health to extend the term of the  
agreement from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract with ATC Group Services LLC to extend the term of the  
agreement from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
HARDIN  
CA-34 2371-2023  
To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Alcohol, Drug  
and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County in the amount of  
$130,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $130,000.00 to the Health  
Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($130,000.00)  
CA-35 2973-2023  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Quality  
Custom Signs LLC for wayfinding strategy implementation services; to  
authorize the expenditure from the 2023 Health Department Grants Fund  
for said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($202,923.50)  
WBE Participation  
CA-36 3144-2023  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Faith  
Thomas Foundation in support of the 2023 Red Diamond Gala event; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
CA-37 3173-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of  
Nicholas Bankston  
Police, to enter into contract with Insight Public Sector to lease and install  
License Plate Readers using a state term contract; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize  
the expenditure of $275,200.01 from the General Government Grant  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,200.01)  
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA FAVOR HARDIN  
CA-38 2998-2023  
CA-39 3139-2023  
CA-40 3145-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract renewal with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC, to support the  
Department of Public Utilities on various projects related to the City’s  
renewable energy procurement and energy efficiency goals; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 split among the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($280,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for a grant with Ohio  
Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA); to authorize the execution of  
grant agreement and other requisite agreements related to the grant; to  
appropriate and expend grant funds awarded by Ohio Environmental  
Protection Agency (OEPA) and refund any unused funds; and to declare  
an emergency.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the contract with  
Fresh Bloom Bins for 300 Gallon Removal and Disposal services; to  
authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 for this contract modification; and  
to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. BROWN DORANS HARDIN  
CA-41 3148-2023  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to  
modify and increase the current contract with ForPsych for the  
psychological screening of public safety recruits; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $82,000.00 from the General Fund, for a total 2023  
appropriation of $82,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($82,000.00)  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
CA-42 2893-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and extend  
the professional services agreement with Energility, LLC to provide  
architectural/engineering services for Phase 2B of the Energy  
Assessment Retro-Commissioning Study & Professional Services  
Project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $40,000.00 within the  
Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund. ($40,000.00)  
CA-43 2938-2023  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Paint, Coatings,  
Finishes, and Tools with PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. and The  
Sherwin-Williams Company to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from  
General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).  
CA-44 3114-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to modify a contract with  
CBRE Government Services LLC for facility management services at the  
Franklin County Municipal Court Building; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure up to $208,973.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($208,973.00)  
CA-45 3216-2023  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify the  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement  
for Franklinton Development Association in the amount of $130,000.00 in  
order to extend the period of the agreement through September 30, 2024;  
and to declare an emergency ($0.00)  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-46 A0176-2023  
Appointment of Michelle Phillips, 119 North Chesterfield Road,  
Columbus, OH 43209, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission,  
replacing Cheryl Doty, with a new term start date of July 18, 2023 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).  
CA-47 A0178-2023  
CA-48 A0183-2023  
CA-49 A0184-2023  
CA-50 A0185-2023  
CA-51 A0186-2023  
CA-52 A0187-2023  
Appointment of Diana Bunting, 5195 Jameson Drive, Columbus, OH  
43232, to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission, with a new  
term expiration date of December 31, 2025 (term extension, per bylaws)  
(resume attached).  
Appointment of Joseph Graves, 1150 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43212, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, replacing  
Kristian Sims, with a new term start date of November 11, 2023 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Jeffery Woodson, 853 Cove Point Drive, Columbus, OH  
43228, to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Todd Wildman, 3009 Shady Knoll Lane, Hilliard, OH  
43026, to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Josh Edwards, 777 West State Street, Columbus, OH  
43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026. (resume attached).  
Appointment of Thomas Hecker, 1359 East Fulton Street, Columbus, OH  
43205, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026. (resume attached).  
CA-53 A0188-2023  
CA-54 A0189-2023  
CA-55 A0190-2023  
CA-56 A0191-2023  
CA-57 A0192-2023  
Appointment of Jan Ruark, 1066 Bellow Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223,  
to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date  
of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026.  
(resume attached).  
Appointment of Levi Hairston, 1370 East 22nd Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43211, to serve on the South Linden Area Commission, replacing Vertis  
Erkins, with a new term start date of September 19, 2023 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2024 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Patricia Duckworth, 1313 Yorkland Road, Columbus, OH  
43232, to serve on the South Linden Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Shelisa "Nicole" Williams, 1113 Vesta Avenue,  
Columbus, OH 43211, to serve on the South Linden Area Commission,  
with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of  
December 31, 2026 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Tonya Wade, 954 East 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43211, to serve on the South Linden Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
SR-1  
3083-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Capital Improvement Agreement with The Gravity Project 3 Holdings,  
LLC in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 to reimburse for certain eligible  
project costs associated with Inclusive Housing Units to be provided by  
the GreenHouse Gravity project in East Franklinton; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Development to execute and approve such  
other agreements and instruments contemplated by the Agreement; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Development  
Taxable Bond Fund and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase  
Order; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. FAVOR  
BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-2  
2978-2023  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing service  
contract with LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC dba LAZ KARP Associates,  
LLC (LAZ) provision of off-street parking management services; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Mobility  
Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,000,000.00)  
SR-3  
3171-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Short North Alliance to support the Short North  
Alliance Open Streets Holiday Hop; to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($15,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
SR-4  
3172-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
a service contract with City Wide Facility Solutions for the provision of  
snow removal and de-icing services this winter; to waive the competitive  
bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes to authorize the  
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance  
and Repair Fund for that purpose; and to declare an emergency.  
($100,000.00)  
(REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO THE CLERK)  
VETERANS, SENIOR, & DISABILITY AFFAIRS: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
BROWN FAVOR HARDIN  
SR-5  
2944-2023  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and  
Parks to enter into 21 not-for-profit service contracts with local senior  
service providers to provide social and nutrition services to older adults in  
Central Ohio for the period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $6,675,000.00 from the Recreation  
and Parks Grant Fund. ($6,675,000.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
SR-6  
2942-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio for the Lateral Lining - Blueprint  
North Linden 1 - Hudson McGuffey Project; 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  
$1,822,179.64 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification.  
($1,822,179.64)  
MBE Participation  
SR-7  
3015-2023  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract with Jack Doheny Companies, Inc.,  
and Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., for the purchase of a Combination  
Vacuum Truck and an Articulating Loader for the Department of Public  
Utilities; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $1,042,866.32 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the equipment: and to declare an emergency.  
($1,042,866.32)  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
HARDIN  
SR-8  
2943-2023  
To authorize the transfer of appropriations from the Health Department  
Grant Fund to reflect the originating funding sources from the Ohio  
Department of Health for the Reproductive Health and Wellness grant  
program (RHWP); to authorize additional transfers of appropriations  
based on The Ohio Department of Health funding sources; and to  
authorize the acceptance of additional grant funds. ($1,700,000.00)  
SR-9  
2999-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC, in an amount  
up to $100,000.00; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of  
Columbus City Code; to authorize the payment of expenses beginning  
November 1, 2023, to address citizen complaints of solid waste,  
hazardous materials, trash, litter and debris on city-owned and/or  
maintained parcels and right of ways by facilitating the identification,  
clean-up, and disposal of said items; to authorize the expenditure of  
$100,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
SR-10 3047-2023  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with R.H. Brown & Company, LLC in an amount of up to  
$300,000.00 to provide support for those in need of emergency rehousing  
services; to waive the competitive bidding provision of Columbus City  
Code Chapter 329; to authorize the term of the contract from November 1,  
2023 to September 30, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of  
$300,000.00 from the ERA2 fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($300,000.00)  
SR-11 3292-2023  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the  
Special Income Tax Fund to the Northland and Other Acquisitions Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter  
into a Grant Agreement with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of  
Franklin County (ADAMH), in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00, in  
support of the Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Care Center project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $4,500,000.00 from the Northland and  
Other Acquisitions Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($4,500,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
SR-12 3059-2023  
To repeal ordinance 2533-2023; to authorize the Director of Public Safety  
to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to renew  
Cellebrite software licenses to extract evidence from cellular devices; to  
waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to  
authorize the expenditure of $193,586.64 from the Law Enforcement  
Seizure Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($193,586.64)  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
SR-13 2993-2023  
To adopt the Draft FY 2024 Annual Action Plan which implements the fifth  
year of the five-year Consolidated Plan for the CDBG, HOME, ESG and  
HOPWA programs; to authorize the acceptance of 2024 HUD Community  
Planning and Development grant awards; to authorize the filing of the final  
FY 2024 Annual Action Plan with the U. S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development; and to declare an emergency.  
SR-14 2995-2023  
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to  
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $2,348,750.00 in CDBG  
grant funds (Fund 2248) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to  
enter in Subrecipient Agreements with community-based partners to  
undertake eligible activities; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,348,750.00)  
SR-15 3084-2023  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation within the  
Recreation & Parks Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement  
with the Franklin County Historical Society dba COSI; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Recreation & Parks Taxable  
Bonds Fund; and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order  
($1,000,000.00)  
SR-16 3011-2023  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2024,  
for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has  
to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of  
Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12  
months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue,  
the amount of $1,194,700,000.00; and to declare an emergency  
($1,194,700,000.00)  
SR-17 3012-2023  
SR-18 3013-2023  
To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending  
December 31, 2024 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the  
City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an  
emergency.  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2024,  
for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City Auditor  
to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an emergency.  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
DORANS  
SR-19 3131-2023  
To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes,  
to enact new water rates for the year beginning January 1, 2024; and to  
repeal the existing sections being amended.  
SR-20 3141-2023  
SR-21 3142-2023  
To amend Section 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new  
Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2024, and to repeal the  
existing Section being amended.  
To amend Section 1147.11 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new  
sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2024; and  
to repeal the existing section being amended.  
HARDIN  
SR-22 3105-2023  
To amend existing sections 362.062, 362.067, 362.091, 362.094,  
362.10; and to enact new section 362.068 of Chapter 362 of the  
Columbus City Codes to include amendments and enactments required  
by Am. Sub. HB 33, 135th General Assembly, concerning municipal  
income tax, and to declare an emergency.  
ADJOURNMENT  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023. THE  
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, DECEMBER 4,  
2023.