Office of City Clerk  
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Columbus OH  
City of Columbus  
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Agenda - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, July 15, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 39 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 15, 2024 at 5:00  
P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 10, 2024  
New Type: D5  
To: Moler & 4th LLC  
116 E Moler St 1st Fl E Unit  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 6078435  
New Type: D1  
To: Gooseegg LLC  
DBA Dantes Pizza  
3586 Indianola Ave  
Columbus, OH 43214  
Permit #: 32558750010  
Transfer Type: D1 D2  
To: H5 Management Services LLC  
579 W Fifth Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: CB on 3rd Inc  
DBA Lexis  
100 E Broad St Ste 150 and Patio  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 3469568  
New Type: D3A  
To: Hashtag Comedy LLC  
1253 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 3655755  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: 833 Front Street LLC  
831-833 S Front St  
Columbus, OH 43206  
From: Tippers LLC  
& Patio  
3534 W Dublin Granville Rd  
Columbus, OH 43235  
Permit #: 2455213  
New Type: D3  
To: H5 Management Services LLC  
579 W Fifth Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 3469568  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: LP Karl Road LLC  
3728 Karl Rd  
Columbus, OH 43224  
From: UDF Limited Partnership II  
DBA United Dairy Farmers 644  
3728 Karl Rd  
Columbus, Ohio 43224  
Permit #: 5313133  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: Frascati Market LLC  
DBA Frascati Market  
710 Grandview Crossing Way Ste 101  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 2864235  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: Dolgen Midwest LLC  
DBA Dollar General Store 30929  
3355 E Livingston Ave  
Columbus, OH 43227  
Permit #: 22348159450  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3  
To: Dae Han Chicken 4 Inc  
DBA CM Chicken  
1011 W Fifth Ave  
Columbus, OH 43212  
From: JMM Honest LLC  
DBA Simply Honest Cafe  
567 E Livingston Ave & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 1880357  
Advertise Date: 7/20/2024  
Agenda Date: 7/15/2024  
Return Date: 7/25/2024  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
To recognize August as The Gift of Music month  
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Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
DAY-ACHAUER  
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To declare July as National Park and Recreation Month and celebrate  
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for its role in creating  
spaces, places and programs where all residents of the City of Columbus  
can connect with nature, wellness and creativity.  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso  
De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
FAVOR  
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To Recognize Denise M. Robinson for her 40 years of service to Alvis,  
Inc. and the City of Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a  
professional architectural / engineering services agreement with  
Karpinski Engineering, Inc., for the City Hall Structured Cabling  
Assessment & Design project; and to authorize an expenditure of  
$80,381.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund.  
($80,381.00)  
WBE Participation  
FR-2  
To authorize the City Auditor to enter into agreements with KAM  
Consulting Inc dba ClearCourse Consulting ($375,000.00) and OnActuate  
Consulting US Inc ($75,000.00) for two years with three annual renewal  
options subject to Council approval and appropriation for supplemental  
professional consulting and technical services for Dayforce; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $450,000.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund.  
($450,000.00).  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. d/b/a MM Buildings  
Company for the Epoxy Flooring Replacement at Fleet Facilities project;  
and to authorize an expenditure of $976,870.00 within the Fleet  
Management Capital Fund. ($976,870.00)  
WBE Participation  
FR-4  
FR-5  
FR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with Softchoice, Corp. for Cisco SmartNet maintenance services;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $278,277.59 from the Information  
Services Operating fund. ($278,277.59)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an  
agreement with Columbus Fibernet LLC for fiber optic cable maintenance  
services; and to authorize the expenditure of $85,890.81 from the  
Information Services Operating fund. ($85,890.81)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software,  
equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security  
systems for the Facilities Management Division, in accordance with the  
sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund.  
($75,000.00)  
FR-7  
To authorize the City Auditor to enter into an agreement for auditing  
services with the Auditor of State for the calendar year 2024, for the City  
of Columbus and the Office of the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk,  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $347,530.00 from the General  
Fund. ($347,530.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation  
Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key  
urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up  
to $550,000.00; and to authorize an expenditure up to $550,000.00 from  
the General Fund, and to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule. ($550,000.00)  
FR-9  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus  
Downtown Development Corporation, dba Downtown Columbus, Inc. to  
support marketing costs associated with the Common Thread Shops on  
Third; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job  
Growth subfund. ($40,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Shannon G. Hardin and Emmanuel V.  
Remy  
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreements with SFG Columbus  
Parsons LLC Building 1, Building 2, and Building 3 and to direct the  
Director of the Department of Development to notify as necessary, the  
local and state tax authorities.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
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  
Resurfacing - Urban Paving - FRA-23-15.30 PID 106095 (Project No.  
530282-100048); ($0.00)  
To authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for surveying  
services for in-house design projects; and to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $40,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the  
purpose of providing sufficient funding for surveying services for in-house  
design projects on Public Service projects.($40,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 1,263 square foot (0.029  
acre) portion of right-of-way North of Second Avenue and West of  
Cleveland Avenue to 5CL Properties LLC. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 11,282 square foot (0.259  
acre) portion of right-of-way adjacent to Starr Avenue to 5CL Properties  
LLC. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a capital contribution agreement with the Ohio Hispanic Coalition in  
support of the organization’s STEM Academy project; and to authorize an  
expenditure within the Development Taxable Bond Fund. ($150,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to reestablish a  
purchase order that was cancelled in error with ProCon Professional  
Construction Services, Inc. for the completed John Burroughs Park  
Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $96,097.02 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $96,097.02 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund.  
($96,097.02)  
To authorize the appropriation of $50,000.00 to the Department of  
Neighborhoods from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund for operating  
expenses of the Community Relations Commission Marketing Program.  
($50,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
modify and renew a contract with Brown & Brown of Massachusetts, LLC,  
for employee benefit audits for medical, pharmacy, dental and pharmacy  
market checks for the period August 1, 2024 through December 31,  
2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $145,000.00 from and within the  
Employee Benefits Fund. ($145,000.00)  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to  
enter into contracts with high-quality pre-kindergarten organizations,  
selected via a competitive application process, to provide educational  
services as part of the 2024-2025 Early Start Columbus Program; and to  
authorize the expenditure not to exceed $6,000,000.00 from the General  
Fund. ($6,000,000.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
the necessary lease agreement as needed for the use, operation, lease,  
and management of 345 Reeb Ave. (010-017962).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
the necessary lease agreement as needed for the use, operation, lease,  
and management of 589 Stambaugh Ave. (010-114572), 595 Stambaugh  
Ave. (010-114571), 637 Stambaugh Ave. (010-114564) and 634 Elwood  
Ave. (Parcels 010-114603, 010-114604 & 010-114605).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
five parcels of real property (0000 Greenway Ave., 1598 Greenway Ave.,  
1602 Greenway Ave., 1610 Greenway Ave. and 1614 Greenway Ave.)  
held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
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 grant agreement with Columbus City Schools in support of  
Work-Based Learning opportunities for students; and to authorize the  
expenditure within the Special Purpose Fund, Construction Trades  
Education Subfund. ($58,400.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a planned modification of a Subrecipient Not-for Profit Service Contract  
with Equitas Health Inc., to modify the contract to increase the funding in  
an amount up to $14,744.33; to authorize the appropriation of $14,744.33  
within the 2023 HOPWA grant; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$14,744.33 utilizing the 2023 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids  
(HOPWA) entitlement. ($14,744.33).  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements  
with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to  
$4,675,000.00 for the Elevate! 1.0 Program; to authorize the provision of  
services for 12 and 18 month periods beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize  
the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term  
of the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $825,000.00  
from the Emergency Human Services Fund and up to $3,850,000.00 from  
the General Fund. ($4,675,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
with Dress For Success Columbus in an amount of up to $100,000.00 for  
the Elevate! 1.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 or  
18 month period beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize the advancement of  
funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General  
Fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
with Alvis, Inc. in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the Elevate! 1.0  
Program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 or 18 month  
period beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $85,000.00 from the General Fund and  
$40,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and to authorize the transfer of  
funds between object classes in an amount up to $735,000.00.  
($125,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a beneficiary agreement with YMCA of Central Ohio in support of human  
services programs; to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred  
from August 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 which is prior to the  
establishment of the original purchase order; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $155,735.83 from the 2024 ARPA budget.  
($155,735.83)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a beneficiary agreement with the Ohio Hispanic Coalition; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of $122,146.06 to provide support for the  
renovation of their Youth and Education Center; to allow for the  
reimbursement of expenses beginning October 1, 2023; and to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure of ARPA funds. ($122,146.06).  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Huckleberry House Inc in an amount up to $150,000.00 to support the  
Teen Crisis Shelter; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
$150,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to advance  
funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and any additional funds for the  
2024 WPCLF program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including  
any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health  
Department Grants Funds; to authorize an expenditure of $75,000.00  
from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor  
to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2024 WPCLF  
program. ($75,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from The  
Supreme Court of Ohio; to appropriate $100,000.00 from the  
unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to provide  
OCSS upgrades; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the  
general government grant fund; to authorize the Administrative and  
Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into  
contract with StepMobile, LLC as a sole source provider according to  
Chapter 329 of the City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$100,000.00 from the grant funds. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund  
7701; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management to establish purchase orders from an existing Purchase  
Agreement with LRG Technologies, LLC dba Mobile Pro Systems for the  
purchase of mobile security trailers for the Department of Public Safety,  
Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $768,418.00 from the  
Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund  
7702. ($968,418.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into a settlement agreement with  
Jiechun Liu in the case of City of Columbus v. Jiechun Liu, Delaware  
County Court of Common Pleas Case No. 23 CV C08 0550 and to  
accept deposit of $25,000.00 into the Division of Water, Land  
Stewardship Fund. ($25,000.00).  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase a professional engineering services contract with MS  
Consultants, Inc. for the Southerly Stormwater and Floodplain  
Improvements project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $3,974,725.81 from the Sanitary Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($3,974,725.81)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify, increase and extend  
the contract for professional services with Ohio State University, Office of  
Sponsored Projects for the Blueprint Columbus - Linden Green  
Infrastructure Monitoring Project for the Division of Sewerage and  
Drainage, Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $95,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating  
Fund. ($95,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with All Around Access LLC for the purchase and  
delivery of a Telehandler for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $224,185.00 from the Division of  
Sewerage Operating Fund; ($224,185.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for  
the purchase of Centrex and Data Services with AT&T for the Division of  
Water; to authorize the expenditure of $465,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund. ($465,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with Patrick Engineering,  
Inc., for the Relay Upgrade Drawing Preparation Project; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity  
Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $580,227.00 from  
the Electricity Bond Fund. ($580,227.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with Hatch Associates  
Consultants, Inc., for the Compost Odor Control Improvements, Part 2  
Project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,800,000.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund.  
($1,800,000.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification for professional engineering services with  
ARCADIS U.S., Inc. for the HCWP Hypochlorite Disinfection  
Improvements project; to appropriate funds in the Water - Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $2,999,688.00 from the Water - Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($2,999,688.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate the  
general budget reservation resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for a Sewer  
Combination Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with Jack  
Doheny Companies, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $523,573.57  
from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund; ($523,573.57)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding  
to a service contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for the Enhanced Meter  
Project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the  
Electricity Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc., for the  
Water Reuse Study Project; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $1,959,242.00 from the Water Bond Fund.  
($1,959,242.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the Power Purchase  
Agreements with DG Columbus Jackson Pike, LLC and DG Columbus  
Solar, LLC, to provide funding for the purchase of energy and  
environmental attributes generated at the photovoltaic (PV) solar energy  
facilities at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and the  
Parsons Avenue Water Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,500,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and  
execute Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 United States  
Environmental Protection Agency State and Tribal Assistance Grant  
(STAG) funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite  
agreements funded with U.S. EPA STAG program grants; to provide for  
the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the  
Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any  
awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Livingston Noe Bixby  
Culvert Removal project; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $361,139.98 from the Storm Bond Fund for the  
project. ($361,139.98)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the  
contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for HVAC and air  
purification maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities  
facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $475,000.00 from the Sewer  
Operating Sanitary Fund. ($475,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase a professional engineering services contract with Stantec  
Consulting Services Inc. for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2  
project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize  
an expenditure of $1,197,843.45 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market  
Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,197,843.45)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional construction management services contract with Smoot  
Construction Company of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase  
2 Professional Construction Management project; to appropriate funds in  
the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance  
contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan  
for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of $4,729,581.18 from the  
Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract  
modification. ($4,729,581.18)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for professional engineering services with Stantec  
Consulting Services Inc. for the PAWP Treatment Residuals Disposal  
Improvements project; to appropriate funds in the Water - Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $4,775,000.00 from the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification.  
($4,775,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
services contract with General Temperature Control for the SWWTP  
WAC Electrical Room HVAC Unit H53 project; to appropriate funds in the  
Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance  
contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan  
for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $473,900.00 from  
the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund  
to pay for the construction. ($473,900.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Deparment of Public Utilities to renew and  
increase the contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The  
Basement Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2022 project; to  
transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary  
Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract renewal. ($1,000,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract modification with ms consultants, inc. to  
add funding for the Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main project; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $18,739,250.02 from the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the contract modification.  
($18,739,250.02)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a cooperative agreement with the U.S. 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; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $231,069.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $70,925.00  
from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $178,300.00 from the Storm  
Sewer Operating Fund. ($480,294.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a  
service agreement with Planning Communities, LLC for the Columbus  
MSA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Engagement and Plan  
Development (G602301); and to authorize the expenditure of $52,000.00  
from the Electricity Grants Fund. ($52,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd.  
for the HVAC & Air Purification System Replacements project; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $483,728.65 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to  
pay for the contract modification. ($483,728.65)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an  
existing contract with Irvin Public Relations, LLC. for strategic  
communication services to increase funding; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $75,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary  
Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($75,000.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $298,875.00 between Object  
Classes within the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Budget; and  
to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $298,875.00 from the Coronavirus  
Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Water Operating Fund to reimburse  
the Water Operating Fund for one-time bill credits issued as part of the  
Low Income Water and Sewer Discount Program. ($298,875.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to submit  
information to county auditors for assessment of properties for their share  
of the Morningstar & North Forty Street Lighting project; to authorize  
adjustments to the assessment list to reflect payments received prior to  
the submission for assessment or to correct errors; to authorize  
adjustments to the assessment amounts to correct errors or resolve  
disputes; and to authorize funds received for these assessments to be  
returned to the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FAVOR  
To amend various sections, and enact new sections, of Title 41, the  
Columbus Building Code, to establish termination and abandonment  
provisions for existing plumbing fixtures or appurtenances and provide  
definitions of new terms.  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS / AMENDMENTS  
To rezone 1834 SULLIVANT AVE. (43223), being 4.03± acres located at  
the northwest corner of Sullivant Avenue and Townsend Avenue, From:  
AR-1, Apartment Residential District and R, Rural District, To: CPD,  
Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-071).  
To rezone 3755 RIDGE MILL DR. (43026), being 5.20± acres located on  
the southwest side of Ridge Mill Drive, 600± feet east of Fishinger  
Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To:  
AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z24-012).  
VARIANCES  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4  
permitted uses; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required  
parking; and 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 737-739 S. TERRACE AVE. (43204),  
to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the  
C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-053).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F,  
residential district; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26,  
Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.41, Rooftop  
telecommunication installation, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 204-210 W. WEBER RD. (43202), to allow a natural  
gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R-2F,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-140).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2,  
residential district; 3312.13(A), Driveway; 3312.25, Maneuvering;  
3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width  
requirements; and 3332.12; R-2 area district requirements, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1726 E. 23RD AVE.  
(43207), to allow two-unit dwellings with reduced development standards  
in the R-2, Residential District for two adjacent lots (Council Variance  
#CV24-025).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4  
permitted uses; 3372.604, Setback requirements; 3372.605(A)(B)(D),  
Building design standards; and 3372.607(B), Landscaping and  
screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at  
2552-2558 CLEVELAND AVE. (43211), to allow a natural gas regulation  
station with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial  
District (Council Variance #CV23-141).  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.04, Permitted  
uses in AR-O apartment office district; 3312.25, Maneuvering;  
3321.01(A), Dumpster area; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard; of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3755 RIDGE MILL DR.  
(43026), to allow commercial vehicular access, dumpsters, and loading  
and reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the  
AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-033).  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
CA-1  
To Congratulate the Columbus Chapter of Circle-Lets, Incorporated on  
their 50th Anniversary  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
DAY-ACHAUER  
To recognize The Addict’s Parents United (TAPU) and their 6th Annual  
More Than a Number event.  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso  
De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
DORANS  
CA-3  
To recognize the 40th Anniversary of the 1984 Graduating Class of  
Columbus Mifflin High School  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
HARDIN  
To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of John R. Allen, 1947-2024  
CA-4  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-5  
To authorize the City Treasurer’s Office to modify and assign past,  
present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from First Data  
Government Solutions LP to First Data Corporation dba First Data  
Government Solutions LP, a disregarded entity; to authorize the  
expenditure of $119,900.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary  
from various funds within the City; and to declare an emergency.  
($119,900.00)  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a  
construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Security  
Upgrades for 77 & 111 N. Front St. Buildings project; to authorize a  
transfer and expenditure up to $437,000.00 within the Construction  
Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($437,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
CA-7  
To authorize a transfer within the Construction Management Capital  
Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $188,581.62 from the  
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $4,307.10 from the Neighborhood Health Center  
Capital Reserve Fund in order to reimburse the general fund for  
construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of  
Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($192,888.72)  
CA-8  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. for fiber optic  
locating services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00; and  
to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pierce OEM Parts and  
Services with Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. in accordance with the  
sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Caterpillar OEM Parts  
with Ohio Machinery Co.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to modify and extend a contract with Booth Management Consulting, LLC,  
to provide subrecipient monitoring, technical assistance, and training  
related to the City’s administration of Federal Grant Awards; to authorize  
the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance  
Fund and $650,000.00 from the Recovery Fund; and to declare an  
emergency ($800,000.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Reeb Avenue  
Center to grant a six-month reduction in rent; and to declare an  
emergency ($32,969.50)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a  
construction contract with Baumann Enterprises, Inc., for the Department  
of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project; to authorize an  
expenditure of $85,554.70 within the Safety General Obligations Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($85,554.70)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to extend a professional services contract with Greenwood 360, LLC to  
provide monitoring, reviewing, and reporting services to ensure proper  
controls are being administered for organizations receiving Emergency  
Rental Assistance Funding in the amount of $38,045.50 pursuant to sole  
source provisions of City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure  
of $38,045.50 from funds received for the Emergency Rental Assistance  
Program; and to declare an emergency. ($38,045.50)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the contract  
for the option to purchase Water Sample Analysis with Analytical  
Services, Inc. to extend the term of the contract through March 1, 2025;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and  
increase the contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the City Facilities Roof  
Repairs 2023 project; to authorize an expenditure of $50,000.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)  
WBE Participation; EBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to renew a contract  
with CSI International, Inc., for the purchase of custodial services for the  
Fire Training Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $359,969.14 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($359,969.14)  
To authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in an  
amount not to exceed $161,000.00 for the Morningstar/North-Forty Street  
Lighting Assessment Project; to authorize an expenditure of $15,000.00  
from the Electricity Operating Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare  
an emergency. ($176,000.00)  
Section 44-1(b)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to execute those documents necessary to consent to the amendment of  
the existing sublease agreement between the Columbus Zoological Park  
Association and Zoombezi Bay, LLC; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
To authorize the expenditure of $101,084.00 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Capital Projects funds, Fund 5105; to  
authorize the correction of ACPO010511; and to declare an emergency.  
($101,084.00)  
To authorize an appropriation within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund  
in support of non-legislated grantmaking, supplies, professional  
development, and contracted services, and to declare an emergency.  
($65,000.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 within the Job Growth  
subfund for the Small Business Training Services Program; to authorize  
the Director of the Department of Human Resources to implement the  
Small Business Training Services Program. ($10,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston and Rob Dorans  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center  
(NDC) in an amount up to $200,000.00 to manage all aspects of the  
Power of One-Corridor and Parcel Intervention Program; and to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund  
Budget. ($200,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Greater Columbus Sister Cities International, Inc.  
in an amount up to $225,000.00 for the purpose of promoting business,  
government, cultural, educational and environmental exchanges between  
the Columbus Sister Cities; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$150,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to authorize  
the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Orange  
Hearts for Makenzi Foundation in support of their training program to  
support young entrepreneurs; to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($27,500.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor and Shannon  
G. Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
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 2022 service project to  
extend the contract term and add funding to the contract; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance  
and Repair Fund for the project. ($350,000.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
a contract modification with Decker Construction Company for the  
Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair 2022 project to extend the contract term  
date and to add funding to the contract; to authorize the expenditure of  
$325,000.00 for the contract from the Street Construction Maintenance  
and Repair Fund. ($325,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the  
purchase of sodium chloride from Morton Salt Inc.; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.855 acre portion of  
right-of-way north of Maryland Avenue to Ohio Power Company.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 3,659 square foot (0.084  
acre) portion of right-of-way known as Zettler Street from Bluestone  
Brothers Capital LLC.  
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 Pedestrian Safety -  
FRA-SRTS Sunbury/Agler 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 $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify a  
contract with Tran Products LLC dba Polygon Solutions in connection with  
the Infrastructure Asset Management and Geospatial Services Program;  
to authorize the expenditure of $112,000.00 from the Street Construction  
Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency  
($112,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for  
and accept if awarded an Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment  
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)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
contract with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC for the provision of  
maintenance and enhancement of the PAWS 2.0 software used to  
generate roadway construction plans designed in-house for citywide  
roadway and pedestrian facilities by the Division of Design and  
Construction in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City  
Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $290,000.00 from the Street  
Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund to pay for the contract; and  
to declare an emergency. ($290,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for  
grant funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation related to the  
Federal Highway Administration FHWA State Transportation Innovation  
Council STIC Incentive grant to fund the purchase of multiple Mobile Road  
Weather Information Sensors for snow and ice equipment; to execute  
those documents necessary to accept the grant funds if awarded; to repay  
any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to vacate a 0.023 acre portion of right-of-way  
known as West Capital Street to the Department of Finance and  
Management; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose  
cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation  
relative to the FRA-317-15.995-16.72; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant  
funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio  
Conservation Fund to preserve natural areas and greenway corridors,  
including fee simple acquisition of two separate sites on Cooke Road, in  
the city's North Linden community, and along Eakin Road, in the city's  
Greater Hilltop community; and to declare an emergency. ($0)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the Three Creeks  
Wetland Restoration Project; to authorize the appropriation of $25,800.00  
within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of $25,800.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,800.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($25,800.00)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
advance-pay grant agreements with 6 local registered 501c3 non-profit  
organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an  
expenditure from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Proyecto  
Mariposas on behalf of the Latine/ Hispanic Heritage Month Committee in  
support of their Hispanic Heritage Month events; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the African  
American Male Wellness Walk in support of their annual African American  
Male Wellness Walk event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston and Shannon G. Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $150,000.00 of 2024  
HOME grant funds and $45,000.00 of 2023 HOME program income  
funds; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter  
into a grant agreement in an amount up to $45,000.00 and a Subaward  
Not-for-Profit Service Contract in an amount up to $150,000.00 with the  
Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus to provide  
administrative and CHDO operating support, in a total amount up to  
$195,000.00, with the term for the grant agreement and Subaward  
Not-for-Profit Service Contract starting January 1, 2024. ($195,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
professional services contract with Warhol & Wall St Ltd to add additional  
funding in an amount up to $5,300.00 from the General Fund to continue  
to educate Columbus residents and stakeholders on the City of Columbus  
zoning code changes; to authorize expenditures prior to the Purchase  
Order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,300.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract in an amount up to $500,000.00 with Reliable Home  
Improvements of Ohio, Inc., to provide residential lead safe abatement  
services as part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home  
Renovations Program; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from  
the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($500,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract in an amount up to $800,000.00 with MacRester Zacarias,  
DBA Kairos Construction Group LLC, to provide residential lead safe  
abatement services as part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home  
Renovations Program; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from  
the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($800,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract in an amount up to $700,000.00 with Coliseum Home  
Improvements LLC, to provide residential lead safe abatement services  
as part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home Renovations  
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the General  
Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)  
To authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 in the Governmental Grant Fund  
(2023 ODH Lead Safe Housing grant); to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to execute grant agreements with  
to-be-determined recipients of the Lead Abatement Contractor  
Capacity-Building Grant Program for grant amounts not to exceed  
$10,000.00 per agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00  
from the Governmental Grant Fund (2023 ODH Lead Safe Housing grant);  
and to declare an emergency ($100,000.00).  
To authorize the City Clerk to certify a report to the Franklin County  
Auditor to assess certain properties for the cost for demolishing  
structures found to be public nuisances; and to declare an emergency.  
To authorize the appropriation of $750,000.00 within the Neighborhood  
Capital Partnerships Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to  
enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc.  
DBA Homeport to provide supplemental funding for Easton Loop  
Apartments II, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the  
Neighborhood Partnerships Capital Fund; to authorize expenditures prior  
to the execution of a purchase order; to authorize advanced payments per  
a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)  
CA-51 1929-2024  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. DBA Homeport to provide  
supplemental funding for Easton Place Homes, LLC; to authorize the  
transfer and expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; to  
authorize expenditures prior to the execution of a purchase order; to  
authorize advanced payments per a predetermined schedule; and to  
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be  
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-002) of  
22.0± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by  
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to amend contracts with the  
following vendors: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (dba  
PrimaryOne Health), Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Lower Lights  
Christian Health Center, Inc., Southeast, Inc., The Ohio State University  
College of Nursing, and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio  
provided by Ordinance 0453-2024 to provide primary health care and  
dental services at community-based health centers; to authorize and  
transfer appropriations within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to  
authorize a transfer between funds; to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($485,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $86,900.00 for the Youth  
Suicide Prevention program; to authorize the appropriation of $86,900.00  
from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund;  
to authorize the expenditure of $86,900.00 from the Health Department  
Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($86,900.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Help and  
Hope Community Center in support of the Youth Empowered initiative; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional funds  
from Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $22,250.00 for the  
Dental Sealant program that prevents dental cavities among school  
children through an evidence-based community approach; to authorize the  
appropriation of $22,250.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize an expenditure of  
$22,250.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($22,250.00)  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing contract  
with Life Sparx LTD dba The MORE Life Partnership, for continued  
trauma services with established faith-based organizations for the period  
of April 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to  
exceed $477,960.00 from the Health Special Purpose fund to pay the  
costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($477,960.00).  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing  
not-for-profit service contract with Think Make Live Youth for gun violence  
intervention services for the period of July 18th, 2023 to September 30,  
2025; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $86,000.00 from the  
Health Special Purpose fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an  
emergency. ($86,000.00).  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Femergy  
in support of operational capacity building; to authorize an appropriation  
and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Black  
Girls Rising; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($26,767.58)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Shayla  
Favor  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into contract with Access  
Information Management Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of  
$4,909.54 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($4,909.54)  
To authorize the City Attorney to accept a $50,000.00 private grant from  
the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for criminal deflection and  
diversion services; to authorize appropriation of $50,000.00 within the  
private grant fund; to authorize the use of grant funds to modify/increase  
the office’s current contract with Access Health Columbus d/b/a Health  
Impact Ohio from $46,209.20 to $96,209.20 for guided case  
management for deflection and diversion participants; to authorize a  
source contract with the Health Impact Ohio; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $50,000.00 from Private Grants Fund 2291. ($50,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to  
Officer J. David Jones #1735, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with  
the registered name of “Ayko” which has no further value to the Division of  
Police and to waive the provisions of City Code- 329 Sale of City-owned  
personal property. ($1.00)  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund  
7701; to authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division  
of Fire, to enter into contract with Locution Systems Inc. for installation,  
support, and maintenance of a multi-zone locution system at four fire  
stations in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the  
Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $600,081.00 from  
the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701; and to declare an emergency.  
($600,081.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance  
to Arrow Energy, Inc. for the purchase of jet “A” fuel for the Division of  
Police from an existing universal term contract; to authorize the  
expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($200,000.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to  
increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract with The Herald, Inc. for  
Printing Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund,  
$22,500.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund, $14,000.00 from the  
Power Operating Fund, and $3,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating  
Fund. ($99,500.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter  
into an Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Agreement with the  
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development  
Authority for a study to determine the optimal approach for the design of a  
sanitary system improvements project to address plant capacity needs;  
and to designate a repayment source for the loan. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter  
into an Ohio Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Loan Agreement with  
the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water  
Development Authority for the construction of a water distribution system  
improvements project; and to designate a repayment source for the loan.  
($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify to  
add additional funding to rental agreements to rent refuse collection trucks  
from Premier Truck Sales & Rental, Inc.; to authorize a transfer of  
appropriation and the expenditure of up to $800,000.00 from the General  
Fund to pay for the contract modification that will add additional funding to  
said rental agreements; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a  
contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory services; to authorize  
the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Two  
Caterers, Inc. per invoice approved by the Director of the Department of  
Public Utilities in the amount of $3,899.07 from the Dept. of Public  
Utilities, Columbus Sustainable Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,899.07)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus State Community College Development Foundation, Inc. in  
support of a sustainability-focused study abroad opportunity for students  
of Columbus State Community College selected by the French Embassy;  
and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($6,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
Appointment of Jacqueline P. Gutter, J.D., M.S.W., The Legal Aid Society  
of Columbus, 1108 City Park Ave., Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the  
Sewer and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of  
September 23, 2028 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Jason Koma, Executive Director, Charitable Healthcare  
Network, 88 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Sewer  
and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of September  
23, 2028 (resume attached).  
To appoint Stephen Sayre, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90  
W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Solid Waste  
Authority of Central Ohio Board of Trustees, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or he resigns (profile attached).  
Appointment of James Bowman, Strategic Advisor, National Church  
Residences and Principal/Founder, Central Ohio Housing Collective, to  
serve on the Sewer and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration  
date of September 23, 2028 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Ashon McKenzie, Esq., Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad  
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax  
Review, to represent the City of Columbus’ interests, in his official  
capacity, with a term start date of July 24, 2024 and expiration date of July  
23, 2026. (resume attached)  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
To authorize the expenditure of $3,500,000.00, from Fund 7733, the  
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund to pay the Franklin  
County Board of Commissioners the second and final installment of the  
purchase price for the acquisition of 410 South High Street.  
($3,500,000.00)  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to expend funds for  
the initial term of the Insurance Brokerage and Engineering Services  
Contract with USI Insurance Services and for the cost of premiums  
necessary to bind coverage for the policies selected for the City's  
insurance program for the term commencing August 1, 2024 and  
terminating July 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,357,097.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,357,097.00)  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for the Roof Renovations &  
Replacement 2023 project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to  
$5,946,950.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,946,950.00)  
WBE Participation  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and  
renew an existing contract with vCloud Tech Inc. for Absolute annual  
software maintenance and support services for the City's Absolute  
mobility solution and software licenses; to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $85,745.04 from the Department of Technology’s Information Services  
Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($85,745.04)  
REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO CLERK  
SR-5  
To authorize the City Auditor to apply for, accept, and enter into an Ohio  
Water Development Authority Refinance Loan Program Loan Agreement,  
for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding special  
obligations of the City; to designate a dedicated source of repayment for  
the loan; to authorize an expenditure of $200,000.00 in the Sewer  
Operating Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare an emergency  
($143,100,000.00).  
Section 44-1(b)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-6  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the General  
Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to  
transfer $3,725,133.58 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment  
of $3,462,839.30 to the Columbus City School District, $93,757.06 to the  
Gahanna Jefferson City School District, $950,239.79 to the Columbus  
Hilliard City School District, $41,292.71 to the Hamilton Local School  
District, $224,418.51 to the Olentangy Local School District, $149,432.86  
to the South-Western City School District and $44,864.54 to the  
Worthington City School District for income tax revenue sharing totaling  
$4,966,844.77; to authorize the expenditure of $4,966,844.77 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,966,844.77).  
SR-7  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the General Fund  
Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer  
$4,353,042.76 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of  
$5,804,057.01 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)  
Program for the eighteen (18) active and reporting JGI agreements for  
which employers have met the requirements of their JGI agreements and  
thus are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2023 (also  
calendar year and/or report year) in 2023; to authorize the expenditure of  
$5,804,057.01 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($5,804,057.01)  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Capital Contribution Agreement with Diehl Development Partnership  
LLC in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 to reimburse for certain eligible  
project soft and hard costs associated with design, relocation, and  
construction related to the public infrastructure improvements within the  
public right-of-way adjacent to a workforce housing project; to authorize  
the transfer of funds and appropriations within the Streets and Highways  
Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development  
Agreement with Diehl Development Partnership, LLC to provide for  
workforce housing units; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-9  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to appropriate funds within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund and  
the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete  
General Construction Company for the Intersection Improvements -  
Cleveland Avenue at Hudson Street project; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $4,976,727.92 from the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund, and the Federal Transportation Grants  
Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the  
grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($4,976,727.92)  
EBE Participation; MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
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 contract with Decker Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety  
- Sidewalk Replacement (2024 Tree Root) project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,323,671.07 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,323,671.07)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with Data Ticket, Inc. relative to the Citation Processing  
Management System and Permit Management System in accordance  
with sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise  
Operating Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,200,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with The  
Ruhlin Company for the Signals - Lockbourne Road at Obetz Road - Volta  
Drive project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $886,878.65 from the  
Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to  
declare an emergency. ($886,878.65)  
WBE Participation; EBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
a professional services contract with E. P. Ferris and Associates, Inc. for  
the Pedestrian Safety - 17th Avenue - I71 to Billiter Boulevard project; to  
authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Streets and Highways  
Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($800,000.00)  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2024 Project 1 project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $16,746,150.74 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency.  
($16,746,150.74)  
WBE Participation  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a  
Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with Nationwide  
Realty Investors, LTD. for the Sensenbrenner Park Plaza Improvements  
Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City  
Code; to authorize the transfer of $300,992.00 within the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $600,992.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($600,992.00)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into a contract with  
Baker Tilly US LLP to provide consultative services for a total  
compensation study; to authorize the expenditure of $56,448.75 from the  
General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus  
City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($56,448.75)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 with Black Bronco  
Construction LLC, to provide residential lead safe abatement services as  
part of the Division of Housing’s Lead-Safe Home Renovations Program;  
to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the General  
Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a grant agreement with National Church  
Residences in an amount up to $1,700,000.00 in support of the Bretton  
Woods Phase II development; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,700,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,700,000.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes  
III LLC in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 in support of the development of  
23 units of new construction rental and rehab housing; to authorize the  
expenditure of $5,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the  
establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($5,000,000.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a grant agreement with Hudson Investment  
Fund V, LLC in an amount up to $1,250,000.00 in support of the Market  
Mohawk Apartments, LLC project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,250,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the  
reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a  
purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)  
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 Hudson Investment Fund V, LLC in an amount  
up to $1,250,000.00 in support of the Topiary Park Apartments, LLC  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 from the  
Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of  
expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and  
to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a grant agreement with NCJC Housing &  
Development Foundation for the NCJC Downtown Campus project in an  
amount up to $3,875,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of  
$3,875,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,875,000.00)  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter  
into a Grant Agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC to provide  
funding for the Broadleigh Lofts affordable housing project; to authorize  
the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the  
establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,000,000.00)  
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 Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC in an  
amount up to $1,896,402.00 in support of the Granville Woods Lofts II  
affordable housing development; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,896,402.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the  
reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a  
purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,896,402.00)  
SR-25 1985-2024  
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 Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for the  
renovation of Country Ridge property in an amount up to $2,000,000.00;  
to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the  
Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,000,000.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept an eighteen-month  
grant extension from Ohio Department of Health for the COVID-19  
Enhanced Operations Subgrant Program in the amount of $2,715,212.00;  
for a new total award amount of $4,985,505.00, and a new grant period of  
August 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025; to authorize the  
appropriation of $2,715,212.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$2,715,212.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($2,715,212.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Kid  
Again, Inc.; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($80,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of  
Police, to enter into contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. for the continuation of  
towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of  
$1,203,222.00 from the General Fund. ($1,203,222.00)  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to accept the FY23  
Sexual Assault Kit Funding Grant Program award from the State of Ohio  
Office of Criminal Justice Services; to authorize an appropriation of  
$350,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government  
Grant Fund 2220; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public  
Safety to enter into a $350,000.00 contract with The Attorney General’s  
Office, BCI, for specific laboratory services related to sexual assault  
cases; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the  
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City of Columbus Director of Finance and  
Management to enter into contract with Leeds Precision Instruments Inc.  
for the purchase of a Leeds LCF3 Comparison Microscope for the  
Division of Police in accordance with the bid waiver provisions of  
Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $90,703.00 from the  
General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($90,703.00)  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter  
into a contract for the purchase of two Fourier Transform Infrared  
Spectrometers (FTIR) from PerkinElmer US LLC for the Division of Police  
Crime Lab in accordance with the provisions of Columbus City Code; to  
authorize the expenditure of $68,904.24 from the General Government  
Grant Fund; to waive competitive bidding and to declare an emergency.  
($68,904.24)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with Agilent Technologies for the purchase of three gas  
chromatograph mass spectrometers (GC/MS) to be used by the Division  
of Police Crime Lab for the analysis of controlled substances in  
accordance with the bid waiver provisions of Columbus City Code; to  
authorize a transfer of funds within the General Government Grant Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of $313,373.61 from the General Government  
Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($313,373.61)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
a contract for maintenance and repair services for Crime Lab instruments  
with Specialty Underwriters LLC.; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of  
$76,629.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($76,629.00)  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $3,800,000.00  
from the Collection Fees fund; to authorize the City Attorney to enter into  
contracts with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc., Law Offices of Robert A.  
Schuerger Co., LPA, and Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP for  
the collection of delinquent accounts; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,800,000.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for  
the Moler Street Overflow Intercepting Sewer and the Moler Street Area  
Water Line Improvements projects; to appropriate funds; to authorize a  
transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund and the Water Reserve  
Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and to the Water Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation  
between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $39,946,314.89 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund,  
the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, and the Sanitary Bond Fund to  
pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($39,946,314.89)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation; EBE Participation  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
DORANS  
To enact Chapter 4517 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Vacant  
Building Registry.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans and Shayla Favor  
REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO CLERK  
To enact Chapter 4519 of the Columbus City Codes to create a  
Foreclosed Property Registry.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans and Shayla Favor  
REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO CLERK  
FAVOR  
To amend various sections of Title 45, Housing Code, and Title 7, Health,  
Sanitation, and Safety Code, of the Columbus City Codes and to enact  
section 4509.061 to define relocation assistance provided by the City of  
Columbus as an abatement activity.  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor  
WYCHE  
To enact Chapter 1119 of the Columbus City Codes to establish the Lead  
Service Line Replacement Program; to declare lead service lines in the  
public water systems to be a public nuisance; to amend section 1101.03  
of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Public Utilities to implement the Lead Service Line  
Replacement Program to replace lead and galvanized steel water lines in  
the City distribution system.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
POSTPONED ON 6/24/24  
ADJOURNMENT