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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, April 4, 2022  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 16 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 4, 2022 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
7 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth 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, Elizabeth 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  
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY  
CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022:  
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Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: Frebis Express Mart Inc  
DBA Speedy Mart  
1475 S Champion Ave  
Columbus OH 43207  
From: Champion Food Mart Inc  
DBA Speedy Mart  
1475 S Champion Ave  
Columbus OH 43207  
Permit #2899122  
New Type: D5  
To: TJG Restaurant Holdings LLC  
DBA Paulie Gees Short North 1st Fl & Bsmt  
1195 N High St  
Columbus OH 43201  
Permit #8948157  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: Ohio Springs Inc  
DBA Sheetz 720  
5229 E Dublin Granville Rd  
Columbus OH 43054  
Permit #65215090475  
New Type: D3  
To: Dreams Hall Venue LLC  
2461 E Dublin Granville Rd  
Columbus OH 43229  
Permit #2308541  
New Type: D5  
To: Mirch LLC  
DBA Mirchi Columbus & Patio  
195 E Campus View Blvd  
Columbus OH 43235  
Permit #6035593  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: Eddie Merlots LLC  
DBA Eddie Merlots  
1570 Polaris Parkway & Patio  
Columbus OH 43240  
From: Platinum Restaurant Group Inc  
DBA Eddie Merlots  
1570 Polaris Parkway & Patio  
Columbus OH 43240  
Permit #24254540005  
Advertise Date: 4/9/22  
Agenda Date: 4/4/22  
Return Date: 4/14/22  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
FAVOR  
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To recognize April 2022 as Minority Health Month in the City of Columbus and to  
encourage a year round commitment to reducing health care inequities while  
promoting systematic efforts that work to improve the Social Determinants of Health  
for us all.  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
REMY  
To recognize and celebrate Friday, April 22, 2022 as Earth Day in Columbus, Ohio.  
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Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
To accept the application (AN21-018) of 4526 Gender, LLC for the annexation of  
certain territory containing 0.57± acres in Madison Township.  
FR-1  
FR-2  
Read for the First Time  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract  
with OARnet/OSU for existing VMWare software licensing, maintenance and  
support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $371,367.10 from the  
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($371,367.10)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an  
agreement with OARnet/OSU for continued and upgraded internet access pursuant to  
City Code relating to not-for-profit service contracts; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $81,600.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division,  
FR-3  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($81,600.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department  
of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with a pre-established Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with  
CDW Government, LLC, for NetApp support; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$103,140.00 for the above-described purpose from the Information Services  
Operating fund. ($103,140.00)  
FR-4  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with  
Softchoice for the purchase of McAfee software support; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $198,840.91 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Division, Information Services Operating Fund for the aforementioned purpose.  
($198,840.91)  
FR-5  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way;  
to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as  
public roadways as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)  
FR-6  
FR-7  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those  
documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment easements to 300 East Fifth,  
LLC along North 5th Street, North 6th Street, East 5th Avenue, and the first Alley  
north of East 5th . ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way;  
to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as  
public roadways as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)  
FR-8  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with  
Visu-Sewer of Ohio LLC for the 2021 Annual Lining Contract Project; to authorize  
the appropriation and transfer of $4,731,639.50 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve  
Fund to the Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of $4,731,639.50 from the Ohio Water Development  
(OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for  
prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Services within the Sanitary  
General Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement  
Budget. ($4,733,639.50)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order to make  
payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided during Fiscal Year 2022,  
and to authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary  
Fund. ($2,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term  
Contract for the option to purchase Drug and Alcohol Testing with OhioHealth  
Corporation; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget  
Reservation BRPO002025. ($1.00).  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special  
Income Tax Fund to the Safety Voted Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of  
Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of  
Construction Management with Newcomer Concrete Services, Inc. for asphalt  
parking lot pavement restoration at the Fire Training Academy; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,630,480.00 from the Safety Voted Capital Fund; ($1,630,480.00)  
FR-12  
Read for the First Time  
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CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
To recognize and celebrate the first anniversary of Freedom a la Cart Cafe.  
CA-1  
Sponsors:  
Barroso de Padilla, Bankston, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
Recognizing the Baptist Pastors Conference of Columbus & Vicinity dedication to  
spiritual edification to the residents of Columbus, and celebrating the 70th Annual  
Citywide Simultaneous Holy Convocation & Revival  
CA-2  
CA-3  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To Recognize Bishop Timothy Clarke for his Service to Columbus and to Celebrate  
his 40th Pastoral Anniversary  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Emmanuel V. Remy  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to  
the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN22-002) of 7.67± Acres in Clinton  
Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to  
declare an emergency.  
CA-4  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
CA-5  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal  
Term Contracts for the option to purchase Computers and Accessories with Brown  
Enterprise Solutions, LLC and Law and Order Technology, LLC.; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002025; and to declare  
an emergency. ($2.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-6  
CA-7  
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 Pedestrian Safety Improvements -  
Maple Canyon Avenue Sidewalks Project. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those  
documents necessary for the transfer of 0.373 acre portion of the Hughes Street area  
right-of-way to The Ohio State University. ($0.00)  
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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-8  
CA-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term  
Contract for the option to purchase Solar School Flashing Beacon Equipment with  
Path Master; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation  
BRPO002025; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to solely or jointly apply for a Rebuilding  
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Program Planning Grant from  
the United States Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of grant  
and other requisite agreements with the United States Department of Transportation  
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; and to declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE: BROWN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
CA-10  
To accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public  
purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public  
Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter  
into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to  
address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Elizabeth Brown  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract, on  
behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Schooley Caldwell for a  
facility condition assessment of the South Dorm of Columbus Public Health; to  
authorize the expenditure of $39,624.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency.($39,624.00)  
CA-11  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance  
and Management to modify and extend contract on behalf of the Office of  
CA-12  
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Construction Management with Elford Construction Company, Inc. for additional  
supplies and services for the West Side Early Learning Center; to authorize the  
transfer of $400,000.00 within General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize  
the appropriation and expenditure of $400,000.00 from the General Permanent  
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-13  
CA-14  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term  
Contract for the option to purchase Exmark OEM Parts with Buckeye Power Sales  
Co.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation  
BRPO002025; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to contract  
with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in support of Classic for Columbus,  
the week-long event celebration of educational, career pathways, and existential  
programs showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as the  
HBCU Football Classic; to authorize the transfer of $125,000.00 within the General  
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. REMY BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with  
Davey Resource Group, Inc. to continue citywide street tree assessment and  
inventory associated with the Urban Forestry Master Plan Project; to authorize the  
expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-16  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Floor  
Care Concepts for the 2022 Gym Floor Refinishing Program; to authorize the  
expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to  
declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with  
CTL Engineering Inc. for the Alum Creek Trail - Johnstown Road East Side  
Connector Project; to authorize the transfer of $56,400.00 within the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2021 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $56,400.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($56,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-18  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term  
Contract for the option to purchase Nursery Stock and Trees with Acorn Farms Inc.;  
to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation  
BRPO002025; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
CA-19  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing engineering  
agreement with Dynotec Inc. for the SMOC Inventory Control Consolidation Project;  
to expend up to $544,534.67 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligations Fund 6109;  
and to amend the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division of Sewerage  
and Drainage. ($544,534.67)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the 2020 - 2022  
Construction Administration and Inspection Services agreement with H. R. Gray &  
Associates, Inc. for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Blueprint Sump Pump  
2022 Project; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $540,289.67 within the  
Sanitary General Obligations Bond Fund - 6109; and to authorize an amendment to the  
2021 Capital Improvements Budget. ($540,289.67)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-21  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term  
Contract for the option to purchase Schwing Pump Parts from Columbus Lumber; to  
authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002025;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR BROWN HARDIN  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement the Workforce  
Development Board of Central Ohio in support of their income support pilot program;  
and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund.  
($200,000.00)  
CA-22  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
CA-23  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to renew the contract with Vaske Computer,  
Inc. for Oracle software licenses, maintenance and support services; to authorize the  
expenditure of $62,096.19 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($62,096.19)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify non-profit service agreements  
with Dress for Success Columbus in an amount up to $80,000.00 and United Way of  
Central Ohio in an amount up to $54,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$134,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($134,000.00)  
CA-24  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a non-profit service agreement  
with Alvis, Inc., in an amount up to $250,000.00, for a twelve (12) month period  
effective as of January 1, 2022; to authorize an appropriation within the Reimagine  
CA-25  
CA-26  
CA-27  
CA-28  
Safety subfund; to authorize  
a transfer, appropriation, and expenditure within the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant  
agreement with Southeast, Inc., in an amount up to $370,503.00 using federal  
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and to modify the scope of services to be  
in alignment with the recently published federal guidance; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $370,503.00 of ARPA funds; and to declare an emergency. ($370,503.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant  
agreement with Maryhaven, Inc., in an amount up to $90,611.00 using federal  
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and to modify the scope of services to be  
in alignment with the recently published federal guidance; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $90,611.00 of ARPA funds; and to declare an emergency. ($90,611.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify a non-profit service agreement  
with Young Women’s Christian Association; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$266,653.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($266,653.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-29  
To authorize the Board of Health to accept additional funding from the Ohio  
Commission on Minority Health for the Minority Health grant program in the amount  
of $47,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $47,500.00 to the Health Department  
in the Health Department’s Grants Fund upon receipt of an executed agreement; and  
to declare an emergency. ($47,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-30  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Effectiff, LLC. for  
telephone interpretation services; to authorize a total expenditure of $70,000.00 from  
the Health Special Revenue Fund for said contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($70,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-31  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Access 2 Interpreters,  
LLC. for interpretation and translation services; to authorize a total expenditure of  
$168,400.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund for said contract; and to declare  
an emergency. ($168,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
CA-32  
CA-33  
To authorize an appropriation of $282,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Special Revenue Fund for continuing professional training for the Division of Police;  
and to declare an emergency. ($282,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Intergovernmental  
Agreement with Franklin County for the receipt of wireless 9-1-1 Government  
Assistance Funds; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
APPOINTMENTS  
Appointment of Rodney A. French, 3440 Reaver Avenue, Grove City, OH 43123, to  
CA-34  
serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission with a new term  
expiration date of March 31, 2025. (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 Shayla Favor,  
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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a
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Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Orveon Global US, LLC for a term of  
up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed capital  
investment of $1,000,000.00 and creation of 150 net new full-time permanent positions  
with an estimated payroll of approximately $15,020,000.00 as provided in Columbus  
City Council Resolution Number 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Urban Business  
Development Center, dba Urban Investment Group, to support of the organization’s  
Urban Launch School small business accelerator program; and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($20,000.00)  
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Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders and  
contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of various traffic management and  
control commodities for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the  
expenditure of $100,000.00 or more in a fiscal year against universal term contracts;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,600,000.00 from the Street Construction,  
Maintenance, and Repair Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and  
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control commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($1,600,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE: BROWN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant  
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agreement with Zora’s House in support of their proposed community hub, to amend  
the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget; to transfer and appropriate $500,000.00  
within the General Permanent Improvement Fund, to authorize an expenditure within  
the General Permanent Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency  
($500,000.00).  
A motion was made by Elizabeth 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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-5  
To amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to  
transfer funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Williams Interior  
Design; to appropriate and expend $44,130.05 from the General Permanent  
Improvement Fund for the purchase office furniture; and to declare an emergency  
($44,130.05).  
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that  
this Ordinance be Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
DORANS  
To amend Section 377.02 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize the Wage Theft  
Prevention and Enforcement Commission to hear and determine whether an adverse  
determination should issue for a breach of any contractual obligation to the City to  
assume the obligations of any provision of Chapter 377.  
SR-14  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify non-profit service agreements  
with numerous social service agencies to address and provide for multiple human  
service needs; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,111,000.00 from the  
Emergency Human Services Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,853,254.00  
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,964,254.00)  
SR-6  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a non-profit  
service contract with the Community Shelter Board for the purpose of continuing the  
City’s support for men, women and families who are experiencing, or at risk of  
experiencing, homelessness in Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses  
starting January 1, 2022; to authorize the expenditure of $5,389,650.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,389,650.00)  
SR-7  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant  
agreement with Young Women’s Christian Association, in an amount up to  
$1,711,660.00 using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and to modify  
the scope of services to be in alignment with the recently published federal guidance;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,711,660.00 of ARPA funds; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,711,660.00)  
SR-8  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant  
agreement with Young Men’s Christian Association, in an amount up to $1,070,503.00  
using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and to modify the scope of  
services to be in alignment with the recently published federal guidance; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $1,070,503.00 of ARPA funds; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,070,503.00)  
SR-9  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Elizabeth Brown  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant  
agreement with Faith Mission, Inc., in an amount up to $1,256,723.00 using federal  
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and to modify the scope of services to be  
in alignment with the recently published federal guidance; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $1,256,723.00 of ARPA funds; and to declare an emergency. ($1,256,723.00)  
SR-10  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:48 PM.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:12 PM.  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Reconvene  
the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola  
Solutions, DBA Vigilant Solutions, for the purchase of commercial license  
subscriptions to its Crime Search Investigate Module and its Investigative Data  
Platform as well as two (2) L6Q Quick Deploy License Plate Reader Cameras; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code Chapter 329; to authorize a  
transfer within the General Government Grant Funds; to authorize an expenditure of  
$115,550.00 from the General Government Grant Funds; and to declare an emergency  
($115,550.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-12  
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Safety, to enter into a contract with FAAC Incorporated for the  
purchase of the Milo Range Theater 180 Multi-Screen Training Simulator Suite for  
the Division of Police; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code  
Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $76,495.00 from the Seizure Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($76,495.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-13  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Safety, to enter into contract with Promega Corp. for the  
purchase of a MaxPrep Liquid Handler which includes validation, associated parts,  
warranty, and freight for the Division of Police Crime Lab; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of City Code; to authorize a transfer within the General  
Government Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $99,901.00 from the General  
Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($99,901.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, to adjourn  
this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Elizabeth Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 7:19 PM.  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 11TH. THE  
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL  
18TH.