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Agenda - Final Revised  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, July 1, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 37 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 01, 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 JUNE 26, 2024  
Stock Type: D2 D2X D3 D6  
To: Frutimix LLC  
DBA Frutimix Restaurant & Bar  
2171 E Dublin Granville Rd & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43229  
Permit #: 2950295  
New Type: D1  
To: Local Cantina Dragon LLC  
277 E Livingston Ave & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 52420700015  
New Type: D1  
To: Olis LLC  
DBA Taco Mex Mexican Street Food  
6111 Busch Blvd  
Columbus, OH 43229  
Permit #: 6534450  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: Voodoocmh LLC  
958 N High St 1st Fl & Bsmt & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: R & S Devine Foods LLC  
DBA Devine Tastings & Dining  
958 N High St 1st Fl & Bsmt & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 9311742  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: 4751 Shady Lane LLC  
DBA Marathon  
4751 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43213  
From: 4751 T & R LLC  
4751 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43213  
Permit #: 2849001  
Permit #:  
Advertise Date: 7/6/2024  
Agenda Date: 7/1/2024  
Return Date: 7/11/2024  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
FAVOR  
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To Designate July 9th, 2024 as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day in the City  
of Columbus and Recognize the work of Black Girls Rising  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
REMY  
3
To recognize and honor the Northland Community Council in celebration  
of its 60th Northland Community Fourth of July Parade.  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso  
De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Melissa Green, Shannon G. Hardin and Christopher Wyche  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
FR-2  
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)  
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)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-3  
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  
FR-4  
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)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-5  
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  
FR-6  
FR-7  
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 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.  
FR-8  
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.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-9  
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)  
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)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
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 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)  
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 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  
DORANS  
To enact Chapter 4517 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Vacant  
Building Registry.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans and Shayla Favor  
To enact Chapter 4519 of the Columbus City Codes to create a  
Foreclosed Property Registry.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans and Shayla Favor  
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:  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
Shayla Favor  
CA  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
HARDIN  
CA-1  
To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Nathaniel D. Jordan II,  
1956-2024  
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-2  
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in  
the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0716-2024; and to declare an  
emergency.  
CA-3  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $221,530.00 between  
Departments within the General Fund 1000 Operating Subfund 100010,  
in order to align budgetary appropriations with anticipated expenditures  
for Fiscal Year 2024; and to declare an emergency ($221,530.00)  
CA-4  
CA-5  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department to  
renew contracts with Setterlin Building Company, for the Construction  
Services - Task Order Basis project, on behalf of the Office of  
Construction Management. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet  
Management Division, to enter into contract with Express Wash Holdco  
LLC (DBA: Moo Moo) for vehicle washing services; to authorize the  
expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an  
existing contract with Brown Enterprises LLC for Smartsheet Control  
Center subscriptions and licenses; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$13,455.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund and  
$272,270.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Operating Fund for the above-mentioned purpose; and to declare an  
emergency. ($285,725.00)  
MBE Participation  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Columbus Public Health Department, to enter into a sole source  
contract with NextGen Healthcare Inc. for hosting and ongoing support of  
an electronic medical record system, in accordance with sole source  
provisions in the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of  
$393,730.07 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($393,730.07)  
CA-8  
To amend Ordinance No. 1397-2024, which was approved by Columbus  
City Council on June 3, 2024, to modify funding sources; and to declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit services contract with the Franklinton Special Improvement  
District of Columbus, Inc. (the “Franklinton SID”) to provide funding to the  
Franklinton SID to cause the creation of a public realm plan for capital  
improvement investments within Franklinton; to authorize the transfer and  
appropriation of funds within the West Edge I TIF Fund; to authorize the  
transfer and appropriation of funds within the General Fund; to authorize  
the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund and the West  
Edge I TIF Fund pursuant to the terms and conditions of the contract.  
($150,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the  
City of Columbus Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with BBI Logistics,  
LLC to change the incentive term from to begin January 1, 2024 to  
January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2034; and to add BBI Real Estate  
Holdings, LLC, BBI Real Estate Brokerage, LLC, BBI Transportation, Inc.,  
BBI Truck & Trailer Leasing, LLC, BBI Technologies, LLC, B-Paid, LLC,  
and Wildcat TMS, LLC as additional Grantees to the Agreement.  
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  
Signals-Dering Avenue at South High Street Project (Project No.  
545013-100000); ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.674 acre portion of  
Hilliard-Rome Road right-of-way and release the 0.715 acre portion  
highway easement to West 70 Two Owner, LLC.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to modify and grant encroachment  
easement(s) to 155 SPE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and  
Broyo, LLC, an Ohio limited liability, for enhancements to an existing walk  
way within the public right of way of E. Capital Street.  
To amend Ordinance 3480-2023, passed January 10, 2024, to revise  
encroachment easement measurements to legally allow a historic  
canopy/awning to remain within the public right-of-way along the south  
side of East 20th Avenue. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.277 acre portion of  
right-of-way known as the Oakwood Alley and an unnamed alley to The  
Ohio State University.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.026 acre portion of  
right-of-way south of Jenkins Avenue and east of 19th Street to Upgrade  
Equity, LLC and Taggart Texas LTD, joint owners.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to release a portion of an un-named  
easement east of May Avenue to allow for the property to clear title so the  
site can be redeveloped.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept grant funding  
provided through the Transportation Review Advisory Council funding  
application to the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the  
execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the Ohio  
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 issue refunds if necessary after final accounting  
is performed. ($0.00)  
To amend Ordinance 0464-2023, passed February 3, 2023, to revise  
encroachment easement measurements to legally allow a canopy to  
remain within the public right-of-way along Lane Avenue. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Ohio Machinery Co. in order to add additional compartments  
for storage in conjunction with existing purchase order PO438585 for two  
bucket trucks; and to authorize the expenditure of $19,874.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($19,874.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the 501(c)  
(3) entity the YMCA of Central Ohio in support of the Ville on the Hill; and  
to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund. ($50,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple title and lesser real estate located at 2210  
Gantz Road, Columbus, Ohio 43123, and contract for associated  
professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks Department  
to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Big Run  
Greenway Project; to authorize and expend up to $700,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and to declare an  
emergency. ($700,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Springfield Acme Electric Co. for Temporary Utility Services for 2024  
Jazz and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of  
$64,250.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($64,250.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Arts  
Foundation of Olde Towne, Inc., a non-profit entity, in support of the Hot  
Times Community Arts & Music Festival; and to authorize an expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($11,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston and Shannon G. Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer of  
funds from the general fund, Department of Finance and Management to  
the Department of Human Resources, Employee Benefits Fund; to  
authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Area  
Labor-Management Committee for the provision of training and  
assistance to promote improved labor-management relations; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Employee Benefits  
Fund. ($25,000.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to establish an Auditor's Certificate on behalf  
of the Civil Service Commission for the purpose of administering the  
uniformed examinations for the Department of Public Safety; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $230,864.00 from the General Fund.  
($230,864.00).  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the  
contract for professional services with Sky Nile Consulting, LLC, in an  
amount of up to $200,000.00 for the purpose of providing marketing,  
outreach, education, and engagement services supportive of the Housing  
for All (HFA) legislative package; and to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure from the General Fund, Neighborhood Initiative subfund  
($200,000.00).  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor  
MBE Participation  
To authorize appropriation and expenditure of up to $270,201.00 of  
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement 2023 grant  
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a  
commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage,  
restrictive covenant; and to authorize the city to act as a lender for this  
project with the Homes on the Hill Community Development Organization  
to construct a single family home. ($270,201.00).  
To accept the application (AN24-001) of DRCS Rail Site 7, LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 32.3± acres in Hamilton  
Township.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
not-for-profit service contract with Lifecare Alliance, for minor home  
repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners  
to expand the scope of work to allow for installation of grab bars and hand  
rails under their Home Safety and Falls Reduction Program; and to  
authorize payment of expenses starting June 1, 2024. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
grant agreement in an amount up to $700,000.00 to provide housing  
support and service coordination for the residents of the Colonial Village  
apartment complex to the Community Shelter Board; to authorize payment  
for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; to  
authorize the transfer of $700,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize  
the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($700,000.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne, on  
behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to execute a not for profit service  
contract with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for a Summer Youth  
Workforce & Career Development Program in support of the  
CelebrateOne goal to improve reproductive health planning; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $140,000.00 from the General Fund.  
($140,000.00)  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Health  
Access, LLC for the Ryan White Part A Grant Program, to add funding to  
the contract, for the provision of services allowable under the grant, for the  
development and the support of clinical quality management (CQM)  
activities for the period of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025; to  
authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Health Department  
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
grant agreements with Rebuilding Together Central Ohio in an amount up  
to $100,000.00 for Year 2 of the department’s Elevate! 2.0 program; to  
authorize the provision of services for a 12 month period from January 1,  
2024, to December 31, 2024; to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Emergency Human  
Services Fund. ($100,000.00).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
Not-for-Profit Services Contract with The Ohio State University, through  
the College of Social Work, (OSU-CoSW) for the Mindfulness-Based  
Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and to use the existing purchase  
order balance of funds to pay for the program; to extend the end date of  
the contract to December 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a sole-source  
supply contract with SciAps Inc for the purchase of five X-550 RoHS  
Analyzers, five HUD Lead Paint Apps, and any applicable shipping costs;  
to authorize an expenditure from the ODH-Public Health Lead  
Investigations grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($167,250.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to donate four (4) drafting  
trailers to three (3) Ohio Fire Departments, Belmont County Fire & Squad,  
City of Munroe Fire Department, and Berne Township Fire Department, to  
assist their fire departments in fighting fires in areas with limited water  
sources; and to waive the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code  
relating to the Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($0.00)  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to accept a subgrantee  
award through the FY2023 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science  
Improvement Act via the State of Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services;  
to authorize Angela Farrington, Crime Lab Manager, as the official city  
representative to act in connection with the subgrant; to authorize an  
appropriation of $55,787.33 from the unappropriated balance of the  
General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the  
costs of the subgrant project; and to declare an emergency. ($55,787.33)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase  
orders on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support  
Services, for telephone services from an existing Universal Term Contract  
with AT&T; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $300,000.00 between  
divisions and object classes within the General Fund to align budget  
authority for this expenditure; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00  
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase  
order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Vance Outdoors  
Inc. for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police; to  
authorize the expenditure of $311,349.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($311,349.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into contract with NS PR Law  
Services LLC d/b/a/ Napoli Shkolnik PLLC and Ventura Law Firm for  
special legal counsel services regarding price fixing issues related to  
diabetes medications and supplies.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with Moody Engineering, LLC for the  
Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate  
funds within 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 the expenditure of up to  
$336,840.90 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund.  
($336,840.90)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a design contract with GS-OH, Inc. for the Chittenden Ave Area Water  
Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within 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 the expenditure of up to $360,021.21 from the Water -  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($360,021.21)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a design contract with T&M Associates Foundation Inc. for the Ann St  
Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within 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 the expenditure of $413,320.23 from the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund. ($413,320.23)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey,  
Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services  
2023-2025 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of $70,310.34 from  
the Storm Bond Fund for the modification. ($70,310.34).  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water  
Plant Miscellaneous Improvements (Camera System) project under the  
City’s sole source procurement provision; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and  
appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $410,000.00 for the project. ($410,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
Synagro Central, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey  
Dewatering Services Project. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Hoover Dam  
Improvements - Part 2 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $898,500.00 from the Water Bond Fund  
to pay for the contract modification. ($898,500.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution  
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for  
the SWWTP EAC HVAC and Air Purification Project loan; to authorize  
the expenditure of $26,542.00 from the Sewerage System Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($26,542.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution  
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for  
the Blueprint Clintonville 2 - Lateral Lining - Old Beechwold Construction  
Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $5,602.00 from the  
Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($5,602.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement and  
all necessary amendments with the State of Ohio, Department of  
Transportation (ODOT), for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to  
provide interstate pump station maintenance and receive reimbursement  
from the State; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
LA  
To adopt the 2025 Tax Budget and to authorize and direct the City Auditor  
to submit said budget to the County and to declare an emergency.  
POSTPONED ON 6/24/24  
SR-1  
SR-2  
To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2024-2029," as  
described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements  
Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency.  
REQUEST TO REFER TO COMMITTEE  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional services  
agreement with HEAPY Engineering to provide Architect-of-Record  
services for the Facilities Management Division Warehouse project; to  
authorize an expenditure up to $1,500,000.00 within the Construction  
Management Capital Improvements Fund; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,500,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
SR-3  
To adopt a Capital Improvements Budget for the twelve months ending  
December 31, 2024 or until such a time as a new Capital Improvements  
Budget is adopted, establishing a project budget for capital  
improvements requiring legislative authorization in 2024; to repeal  
Ordinance No. 1711-2023, as amended; and to declare an emergency.  
REQUEST TO REFER TO COMMITTEE  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-4  
To authorize the transfer of funds between the Waggoner MI TIF Fund and  
Waggoner MI TIF Capital Fund, and between the E. Broad Dominion TIF  
Fund and E. Broad Dominion TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the transfer of  
funds within the E. Broad St Growth Area Pay as We Grow Fund and  
within the Reynoldsburg Cols Pay as We Grow Fund; to transfer cash and  
appropriation between the various funds; to appropriate funds within the  
various funds; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into  
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Arterial  
Street Rehabilitation - E. Broad Street Widening project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $25,519,446.69 from various funds for the project; to  
repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to  
declare an emergency. ($25,519,446.69)  
EBE Participation; MBE Participation  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-5  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Human  
Service Chamber Foundation (HSCF), a non-profit entity, in support of  
their capacity building for non-profit organizations; and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund. ($100,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-6  
To designate a portion of the downtown area as a Clean Zone in order to  
regulate certain commercial activity on public property in connection with  
the 2024 MLS All-Star Game Week being held July 20, 2024 through July  
24, 2024 (the “Special event”); to designate the geographical boundaries  
for the Clean Zone in the downtown area; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-7  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Carahsoft  
Technology Corp. for Qualtrics software licenses and services; to waive  
the bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize an  
expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs  
thereof; ($174,423.49).  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a  
purchase order with Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., for the purchase of Fluzone  
Influenza Virus vaccines for Board of Health; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$79,331.05 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($79,331.05)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to accept a $1,600,000.00  
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Use Site-based  
Program (COSSUP) grant award from United States Department of  
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; to  
authorize the appropriation of $1,600,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the General Government Grants Fund 2220; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,600,000.00; to authorize the Director of Public Safety to  
enter into a $155,500.00 contract with Franklin County Family and  
Children First Council for multi-sector family case management and  
trauma recovery services; to authorize the Director of Public Safety to  
enter into a $87,293.00 service contract with Village Venture, LLC to  
continue program management, grant management and data analysis; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,600,000.00)  
To authorize the Public Safety Director to accept U.S. Centers for  
Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Overdose Data to Action  
program funding via a sub award from Franklin County Public Health  
(FCPH) in the amount of $280,941.00; to authorize the appropriation of  
award funds in the amount of $280,941.00 to the Public Safety  
Department for expansion of Rapid Response Emergency Addiction  
Crisis Team outreach activities from the unappropriated balance of the  
General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$280,941.00; to authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a  
$60,000.00 service contract with Village Venture, LLC to continue  
program management, grant management and data analysis; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to declare an  
emergency. ($280,941.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to pay attorneys’ fees, court  
costs, and pre-judgment interest in accordance with the Opinion and  
Order entered on June 4, 2024 in the case Terry Scott Caskey v. Nathan  
Fenton, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-1549; to  
authorize the transfer of $545,210.95 between divisions and object  
classes within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of the sum  
of Five Hundred Forty-five Thousand, Two Hundred Ten Dollars and  
Ninety-five Cents ($545,210.95) in payment of the attorneys’ fees, court  
costs, and pre-judgement interest; and to declare an emergency.  
($545,210.95).  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities, to modify the contract for special legal counsel services with Taft  
Stettinius & Hollister LLP for the Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage  
and Water; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City  
Code; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.000 from the Sewerage  
and Drainage and Water Operating Funds. ($55,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for Professional  
Construction Management Services for the Fourth Water Plant project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
appropriate funds in the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$45,000,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund to pay for  
the project. ($45,000,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Plastic  
Reduction Project dba Central Ohio Reuse Coalition in support of their  
Coffee Shop Reuse Project; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($7,500.00)  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into grant agreements with Gateway  
Film Foundation dba Gateway Film Center, Franklin County Historical  
Society dba COSI Columbus, and Community Development for All  
People for their services as cooling centers during the week of June 17,  
2024; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The  
Garden Club Project in support of their urban farming programming and  
expansion; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
WYCHE  
This ordinance amends Title 11, Chapters 1145 Sewer Use Regulations  
and 1147 Sewer Charges, of the Columbus City Codes to allow for the  
use of mass-based local limits and to provide additional methods to  
determine the organic strength of wastewater.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
ADJOURNMENT  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY ON JULY 8, 2024. THE NEXT  
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, JULY 15TH.