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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, October 28, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 52 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 28,  
2024 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2024  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: Getgo Operating LLC  
DBA Hamilton & 33 Getgo 3537  
3765 S Hamilton Rd  
Columbus, OH 43125  
From: Tamarkin Co  
DBA Hamilton & 33 Getgo 3537  
3765 S Hamilton Rd  
Columbus, OH 43125  
Permit #: 31580490265  
Transfer Type: C2 C1  
To: Getgo Operating LLC  
DBA New Albany Getgo 3528  
5465 New Albany Rd W  
Columbus, OH 43054  
From: Tamarkin Co  
DBA New Albany Getgo 3528  
5465 New Albany Rd W  
Columbus, OH 43054  
Permit #: 31580490230  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: Getgo Operating LLC  
DBA Hayden & Cosgray Getgo 3529  
6780 Hayden Run Rd  
Columbus Hilliard, OH 43026  
From: Tamarkin Co  
DBA Hayden & Cosgray Getgo 3529  
6780 Hayden Run Rd  
Columbus Hilliard, OH 43026  
Permit #: 31580490275  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: 2222 Summit Grocery LLC  
DBA Buckeye One Stop Shop  
2222 Summit St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 9121447  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: Ohio Springs Inc  
DBA Sheetz 825  
161 E Campus View Blvd  
Columbus, OH 43235  
Permit #: 65215090895  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: Bloombar LLC  
165 N 5th St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Roy K Walls Jr  
DBA Jacks Corner Pub 1st Fl & Bsmt  
2480 Summit St  
Columbus, OH 43202  
Permit #: 0733944  
Transfer Type: C2 C1  
To: Kenan21 Inc  
DBA Leonard Market Unit F  
2070 Leonard Ave  
Columbus, OH 43219  
From: Lenard Market LLC  
DBA Leonard Market Unit F  
2070 Leonard Ave  
Columbus, OH 43219  
Permit #: 4578260  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: Harry Doyle LLC  
955 W 5th Ave  
#7  
Columbus, OH 43212  
From: Five Star Brands LLC  
Suite H Mezz & Patio & Patio  
955 W 5th Ave  
#7  
Columbus, OH 43212  
Permit #: 3652385  
Transfer Type: D5A  
To: Buckeye BH LLC  
DBA Buckeye Bourbon House 1st Fl & Mezz  
36 E Gay St  
& Flrs 5 Thru 16  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Buckeye Hotel Inc  
& Flrs 5 Thru 16 1st Fl & Mezz  
36 E Gay St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 1070641  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: TCP Columbus Inc  
Thirsty Pub On 2nd  
944 N 4th St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: Little Rock Co  
Little Rock & Patio & Roof Top Patio  
944 N 4th St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 8882436  
New Type: D1  
To: Isla CMH LLC  
116 E Moler St Center  
Unit  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 41541810005  
Advertise Date: 11/02/2024  
Agenda Date: 10/28/2024  
Return Date: 11/07/2024  
Read and Filed  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the  
Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio  
Power Company electric utility easements burdening a portion of the  
City’s real property at 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-2  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend an  
existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of  
purchase order PO436197 through March 26, 2026; and to authorize the  
use of any remaining funds/unspent existing on purchase order  
PO436197. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with T4S Partners, Inc. for support and maintenance of Ivanti  
Neurons software; to authorize the modification and extension of an  
existing agreement with T4S Partners, Inc. through the extension of  
purchase order PO431170 for an additional year; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $98,356.20 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($98,356.20)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-4  
To amend Ordinance No. 1540-2024 in order to change the party to the  
not-for-profit service contract from the Franklinton Special Improvement  
District of Columbus Inc. to the Franklinton Board of Trade to encompass  
all of Franklinton in the public realm plan; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit services contract  
with the Franklinton Board of Trade to provide funding for planning of  
capital improvement investments in the public realm within Franklinton.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements  
with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway  
Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant  
funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
forty-two (42) parcels of real property held in the Land Reutilization  
Program to Habitat for Humanity, Mid-Ohio.  
Read for the First Time  
FR-7  
FR-8  
To accept the application (AN24-002) of Kathleen Ann Chapin and  
Karen Chapin Ohlemacher, et al. for the annexation of certain territory  
containing 22.0± acres in Franklin & Norwich Township.  
Read for the First Time  
To accept the application (AN24-006) of Adterra Development LLC for  
the annexation of certain territory containing 12.4± acres in Franklin  
Township.  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-9  
To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing  
contract to add a civil online account and to extend the contract with ACI  
Payments, Inc. for one year for the provision of electronic payment  
services. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-10  
FR-11  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a reimbursable  
grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio  
EPA) for Drinking Water Distribution Equipment; to accept a grant in the  
amount of $6,824.00; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure  
of $6,824.00 in the Public Utilities Water Grant Fund. ($6,824.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and  
delivery of two (2) Wemco pumps for the Department of Public Utilities;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $68,819.12 from the Division of  
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($68,819.12)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-12  
FR-13  
CA  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Instrument Number 202407100068696,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Instrument Number 202010300170872,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
HARDIN  
CA-1  
To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Curtis J. Moody Sr.,  
1950-2024  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-2  
CA-3  
To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments for all taxes  
from the Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware County Auditors during 2025.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into multiple  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase City Vehicle Upfits  
with Ace Truck Body Inc., Rose Karl Erich (dba K.E. Rose Company),  
and Messer Work Van Solutions; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$3.00. ($3.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-4  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer and increase, if necessary,  
appropriations within any of the various funds of the City to provide for  
payrolls, internal services, tax adjustments, and other obligations in  
December 2024 necessary to close the books for the year; and to  
authorize the payment of payrolls and other obligations in 2025 occurring  
prior to the passage of the 2025 appropriation ordinances.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-5  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Emergency Vehicle  
Lights and Warning Equipment with Parr Public Safety Company, Inc.  
and Karl Erich Rose, DBA KE Rose Company LTD; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-6  
CA-7  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Traffic Accessible  
Pedestrian Signals with Baldwin & Sours Inc.; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a contract with Motorola  
Solutions, Inc. for software maintenance and support services associated  
with the Division of Police’s PremierOne Records computerized crime  
data reporting system in accordance with sole source provisions of the  
Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $328,358.00  
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating  
Fund. ($328,358.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-8  
To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of various city  
departments, to enter into a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.  
for annual maintenance and support of the City’s Learning Management  
System, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus  
City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $245,762.70 from the  
Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($245,762.70)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-9  
To repeal Ordinance No. 1919-2024 in its entirety due to an error in  
legislation language associated with sole source provisions of City Code  
Chapter 329 in a contract modification with Greenwood 360, LLC.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Thermal Image  
Cameras and Truck Mounted Chargers for use by the Division of Fire.  
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
CA-12  
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in  
the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 1591-2024; and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Mid-Ohio Air  
Conditioning LLC for the Fire Station 24 Boiler Replacement Project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $68,800.00 within the  
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($68,800.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-13  
CA-14  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
the contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Glass Beads with  
Potters Industries, LLC, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Police Canines with  
Gold Shield Canine Training LTD.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-15  
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 $143,000.00 to provide design services to  
businesses in the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR)  
districts and the Power of One program, as well as businesses  
throughout the City of Columbus as appropriate; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $143,000.00 from the Division of Economic  
Development’s General Fund budget. ($143,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-16  
To create the Alton Darby TIF encompassing property within the area of  
the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan (2006) and the City at  
approximately 280 Alton Darby Creek Road (Parcel No. 470-318353); to  
declare improvements to those parcel(s) to be a public purpose and  
exempt from real property taxation; to require the owner(s) of those  
parcel(s) to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the  
distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the  
Columbus City Schools; and to establish a municipal public improvement  
tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those  
non-school service payments. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-17  
CA-18  
To extinguish, convert and transfer a portion of existing Olde Worthington  
Road right-of-way to the Department of Public Utilities as a tax parcel.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract  
with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Bridge Rehabilitation - General  
Engineering 2024 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-19  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. to provide design services for the  
HVAC Controls Upgrades - Phases 2-3 Project; to authorize the transfer  
of $99,166.60 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $99,166.60 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($99,166.60)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Michael Baker International to provide professional services  
associated with the Alum Creek Trail Connections - Mock Road and  
Sunbury Drive Project; to authorize the transfer of $45,000.00 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of  
the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $45,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund.  
($45,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-21  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify existing  
contracts, identified as purchase orders PO360267 and PO410978, with  
Ohio Machinery Co. for the purchase of seven chipper trucks in order to  
include larger hoists to lift the chipper truck bodies; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $17,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent  
Improvement Fund. ($17,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-22  
CA-23  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Active Network, LLC for the rebuild of the current ActiveNet  
registration software; and to authorize the expenditure of $93,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks operating fund. ($93,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2025  
St. Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($15,000.00)  
Rob Dorans and Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-24  
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  
1213 and 1217 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222, Franklin  
County parcel numbers 010-026226 and 010-042681, and contract for  
associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks  
Department to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the  
West Franklinton Greenspace Project (“Public Project”); to authorize and  
expend up to $370,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund  
and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($370,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-25  
CA-26  
To authorize the City Clerk to modify the grant agreement with ARTWAY  
Inc. in support of the “Cartes desde Cuba - Letters from Ohio” program;  
and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($50,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. in support of the 2024 Columbus Turkey  
Drive; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($30,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-27  
CA-28  
To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2713-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 5(D), 5(E), and 16(E)  
and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Worthington Alliance of Black Families & Educators to provide  
programming support; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,000.00)  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to modify a  
not-for-profit service contract with the W.E. Upjohn Unemployment  
Trustee Corporation (“Upjohn”) by extending the contract; and to declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-30  
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 925-927 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio  
43203 (010-041015) by Maroon Arts Group.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-31  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $667,379.00 of the FY  
2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the U.S. Department of  
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Department of  
Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement - Not for Profit  
Service Contract in an amount up to $667,379.00 with the Community  
Shelter Board for the administration of the City's Emergency Solutions  
Grant monies; to authorize payment for reasonable food and  
non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to authorizes the payment of  
expenditures starting July 1, 2024. ($667,379.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-32  
To authorize the unplanned modification of the contract with Gertrude  
Wood Community Foundation; to authorize the additional appropriation  
and expenditure of up to $10,401.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships  
Program (HOME) entitlement 2023 grant from the U.S. Department of  
Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan  
agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant, and  
authorizes the city to act as a lender for this project with the Gertrude  
Wood Community Foundation to construct a single family home; and to  
declare emergency. ($10,401.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-33  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-011)  
of 1.837± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required  
by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-34  
To authorize the Executive Director, Office of CelebrateOne, and the  
Board of Health, to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Children  
and Youth in the amount of $722,375.00 for the Ohio Equity Initiative  
Project through June 30 2025; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of up to $722,375.00 from the City’s General Government  
Grant Fund to cover a percentage of the costs of the team managing the  
project and to cover other operational expenses including but not limited  
to: office supplies, outreach materials, professional development, and  
mileage reimbursement; and to declare an emergency. ($722,375.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-35  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Office of Financial  
Management, Planning and Evaluation and any additional funds for the  
2024-2026 Pool Safely Grant Program; to authorize the appropriation of  
funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of  
the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to  
transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2024-2026 Pool  
Safely Grant Program; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-36  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Community Development for All People in support of their ID for All  
People Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within  
the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-37  
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into  
contract with Foster & Freeman USA, Inc. for the purchase of Crime-lite  
AUTO technology equipment which includes the validation, training, and  
freight for the Division of Police Crime Lab; to enter in said agreement in  
accordance with the terms of sole source provisions of Columbus City  
Code; to authorize the expenditure of $71,954.90 from the FY22 DNA  
CEBR program grant; and to declare an emergency. ($71,954.90)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-38  
To authorize the Mayor to accept an $286,319.00 BJA 2024 Smart  
Prosecution- Innovative Prosecution Solutions grant from the United  
States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the City  
Attorney to hire a full-time Community Relations Director to help guide  
the Property Action Team’s public safety and violence interruption efforts;  
and to authorize the appropriation of $286,319.00 to the City Attorney's  
Office from the unappropriated balance of the General Government  
Grants Fund 2220. ($286,319.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-39  
CA-40  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement  
with Woolpert, Inc. Digital Ortho-imagery and LiDAR services; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $490,566.00 split between the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($490,566.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
services contract with Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. for the  
Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Monitoring and Control Addition  
Roof Replacement project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024  
Capital Improvement Budget; 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 $311,525.95 from the Sanitary -  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for  
the construction. ($311,525.95)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant  
agreement with Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the  
2024-2025 Water Resources Program project; to authorize the  
expenditure of $60,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary  
Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to authorize the transfer  
between object classes within each of those funds to support this  
expense. ($60,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-42  
CA-43  
CA-44  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $133,297.64 from the Electricity  
Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($133,297.64)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with W.P. Kolens and Associates, Inc. for the  
purchase of three filter flow control valves for the Department of Public  
Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $145,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($145,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for  
the Refugee Road Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity  
Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $598,102.50 for the  
project; ($598,102.50)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Impact Community Action, a  
non-profit corporation, to provide administrative services regarding the  
Department of Public Utilities low-income utility discount program for an  
amount not to exceed $12,559.61; and to authorize the use of remaining  
funds of $12,559.61 on PO358938 to pay for the costs of the contract.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-46  
CA-47  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for  
traffic control services with The Paul Peterson Company, for the Division  
of Power to add additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$150,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Deer  
Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application  
Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of  
$300,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-48  
CA-49  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
360Water, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the 360Water  
Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 split between  
the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds.  
($30,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the Street  
Lighting Improvements for CKT # 128 & CKT # 80 project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity  
Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $459,155.81 for the  
project. ($459,155.81)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-50  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
contracts with Ironsite, Inc. and Watershed Organic Lawn Care LLC for  
the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Project to add  
additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from  
the Water Operating Fund and $200,000.00 from the Stormwater  
Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-51  
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  
Agreement, PA006648, with Sustain LLC for Waste ID & Clean-up  
Services for the Division of Power; to authorize the Department of Public  
Utilities to purchase more than $100,000.00 in a fiscal year from the  
Universal Term Contract; to authorize an expenditure of $50,000.00 from  
the Electricity Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-52  
CA-53  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of Wet Well  
Gate Actuator Cylinders for the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $349,179.00 from the Sewerage and  
Drainage Operating Fund. ($349,179.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with Dynotec, Inc., for the General Architectural Services -  
Division of Water 2021 Project to add funds for continued services; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Water Bond  
Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-54  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to add funding to the  
contract for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services for Electric  
Transmission, Distribution and Street Lighting Systems with New River  
Electrical Corporation for the Division of Power; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $512,275.66 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($512,275.66)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-55  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for professional engineering services with Brown and  
Caldwell for the Scioto Main Sanitary Pump Stations Project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; 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  
$76,047.20 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for  
the contract modification. ($76,047.20)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-56  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter  
into Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Agreements with the  
Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio Environmental  
Protection Agency for the financing of Division of Sewerage and  
Drainage design and construction projects; and to designate a  
dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-57  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of services for the Division of Sewerage  
and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating  
Fund. ($600,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-58  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the  
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of  
$200,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-59  
CA-60  
CA-61  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the purchase  
and delivery of Duperon Parts for the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $58,546.80 from the Sanitary Sewer  
Operating Fund. ($58,546.80)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and  
delivery of a compact track loader with attachments for the Department of  
Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $131,975.81 from  
the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($131,975.81)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the  
purchase of parts and materials for the Department of Public Utilities  
Permit Section Permit Section; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-62  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchase and  
installation of one (1) Welders Truck Body with Crane for the Division of  
Water; to authorize the expenditure of $93,675.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($93,675.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-63  
CA-64  
CA-65  
CA-66  
Appointment of Kevin Parzych, Gunzelman Architecture + Interiors,  
Columbus, Ohio, to serve on the Columbus Building Commission  
replacing Larry Browne, with a new term expiration date of 2/28/2026  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Jillian Dyer, 2273 Indiana Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202,  
to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term start date  
of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Tyler Littlejohn, 284 East 14th Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Zaida  
Jenkins, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration  
date of December 31, 2024 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Jorge Ernesto Clavo Abbass, 106 East 13th Avenue,  
Apartment T, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area  
Commission, replacing Benjamin McKinley, with a new term start date of  
January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $500,000.00 for various expenditures for  
professional architectural, engineering, and construction management  
services in conjunction with park, trail, and facility capital improvement  
projects; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus  
City Code; to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to enter into multiple future professional service contracts; to  
authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-2  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the  
amount of $1,745,000.00 for the purchase of equipment for the  
Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize and direct the Director of  
Finance and Management enter into various contracts for the purchase of  
equipment on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; to  
authorize the appropriation of $166,327.31 within the Recreation and  
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of  
$1,546,679.30 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and  
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024  
Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,745,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and  
Permanent Improvement Fund. ($1,745,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
contract with Motorola Solutions Inc, for the purchase of commercial  
license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize  
an expenditure of $103,990.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund;  
and to declare an emergency ($103,990.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk to enter in a contract with Dell  
Marketing LP for the purchase of maintenance, support and services for  
Microsoft licenses; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
Columbus City code; to authorize the expenditure of $62,228.11 from the  
Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($62,228.11)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith, Inc., for the  
Southerly Plant Wide Control System Improvements project; to  
appropriate funds in the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize  
an expenditure of up to $3,894,000.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($3,894,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional engineering services contract with Hatch Associates  
Consultants, Inc., for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant  
Wide Control project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
appropriate funds in the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize  
an expenditure of up to $4,182,200.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,182,200.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
contract with Woolpert, Inc. for Geographic Information System (GIS)  
professional services for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00; to  
authorize the use of remaining funds of $150,000.00 on PO415023 to  
pay for the costs of the contract; and to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to  
add funding to contracts with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy  
Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm  
#2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the  
Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; ($1,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for the  
Division of Water; to authorize the transfer of $2,591,275.00 between  
object classes in the Water Operating Fund; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $3,800,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($3,800,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-10  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an ongoing  
services contract with Synagro Central, LLC to remove residuals for the  
Parsons Avenue Water Plant Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon  
3 project; to appropriate funds within the Water Operating Fund; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund. ($5,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 5:43 P.M.