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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, July 29, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 43 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 29, 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, 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 JULY 24, 2024  
Trex Type: D1 D2 D3  
To: Diamond Cellar Holdings LLC  
3960 New Bond St  
Columbus OH 43219  
From: Recovery Center of Medina County  
538 W Liberty St  
Medina OH 44256  
Permit #: 7240010  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: JeJu Garden LLC  
2950 Hayden Rd  
Columbus OH 43235  
From: Kims Tofu Restaurant Columbus LLC  
2950 Hayden Rd  
Columbus OH 43235  
Permit #: 4273249  
Advertise Date: 8/3/2024  
Agenda Date: 7/29/2024  
Return Date: 8/8/2024  
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 Shayla Favor, 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 Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products  
with Taylor Truck Parts Limited; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in  
an amount up to $25,000.00, for the 100th Chamber of Commerce  
Clambake and Lobster Feast; to authorize the transfer and expenditure  
of up to $25,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and  
to allow for reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the  
purchase order beginning July 1, 2024; and to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($25,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-3  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Harmony Project in support of the Students Arts, Community Arts,  
Volunteer Program, and Community Chorus programs; and to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund. ($100,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
FR-4  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with  
Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech  
Conference 2024; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
two parcels of real property (787 Bassett Ave. and 791 Bassett Ave..)  
held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-6  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to  
accept a grant extension from the Ohio Department of Medicaid for the  
Enhanced Maternal Health Program in the amount of $1,130,000.00; to  
authorize the appropriation of $1,130,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to authorize  
contracts and expenditures with multiple community partner sub-grantees  
for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central  
Ohio up to $1,010,836.00; and to expend up to $119,164.00 of this grant  
for CelebrateOne Community Health Workers' work with CelebrateOne  
pregnant and parenting families. ($1,130,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-7  
To authorize and direct the CelebrateOne Executive Director to accept  
and transfer grant funds from the Crane Family Foundation through the  
CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation to the  
City's Private Grant Fund for support of CelebrateOne doula programs in  
the amount of $50,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of $50,000.00 to the City's Private Grants Fund.  
($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Chaves Brothers Management LLC for the  
purchase and delivery of two (2) utility vehicles with attachments for the  
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$80,389.96 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund;  
($80,389.96)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Getinge USA Sales, LLC for the purchase of a Steam  
Sterilizer for the Division of Water, WQAL; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $59,789.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,789.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and  
execute Ohio EPA H2Ohio Initiative Public Water System Distribution  
Equipment Grant funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other  
requisite agreements funded with the H2Ohio grant and providing 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. ($6,824.00).  
Read for the First Time  
FR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement with Heidelberg University to provide funding and  
continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research for  
the operation of a tributary loading station on the Scioto River and  
computation of point-source and nonpoint-source loads for 2024; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Sanitary Fund. ($45,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into a grant agreement with The Columbus Foundation in support of  
Cleaner Columbus Initiative; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure of $483,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.  
($483,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
CA-1  
CA-2  
To Congratulate St. Philip Evangelical Lutheran Church on its 80th  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To Celebrate and Congratulate Bishop Donald J. Washington on His 43  
Years of Service to Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, the  
Columbus Community, and the Nation  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-3  
To Celebrate and Congratulate Lady Shirlean Washington on Her 43  
Years of Service to Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church and the  
Columbus Community  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FAVOR  
CA-4  
To declare August 3rd, 2024 as Marcia L. Fudge day in the City of  
Columbus for her service to the United States and the state of Ohio  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
GREEN  
CA-5  
To Declare the Month of July as National Minority Mental Health  
Awareness Month in the City of Columbus and to Recognize the  
Contributions of the African American Male Wellness Agency  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-6  
To Designate August 31, 2024 as International Overdose Awareness  
Day in the City of Columbus and to Recognize the Work of Safe Point  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WYCHE  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To Celebrate and Recognize the Numerous Contributions of Julie Gillilan  
to the City of Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To Celebrate and Recognize July as Disability Pride Month in the City of  
Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional  
architectural / engineering services agreement with IMEG Consultants  
Corp., for the CCTV Media Equipment- 111 N. Front project; and to  
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $126,260.11 within the  
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($126,260.11)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. for the Department of  
Technology’s Data Center Facility Upgrades - Hammond project; and to  
authorize an expenditure up to $675,046.00 within the Information  
Services Capital Projects Fund. ($675,046.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
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 Arlingate Facility - Roof  
Renovation project; to authorize an expenditure up to $962,000.00 within  
the Information Services Capital Projects Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($962,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department  
with the approval of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to  
execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the  
Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio  
Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the  
City’s real property located at 5925 Glick Road, Powell, Ohio 43065.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-13  
CA-14  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the  
contract for the option to purchase FirefighterTurnout Gear with Lion First  
Responder PPE Inc., and to declare an emergency.  
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 International Navistar  
OEM Parts and Services with Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc. in  
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($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 grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in  
an amount up to $100,000.00, for the New and Emerging Citizens  
Business Connection Program; to authorize the transfer and expenditure  
of up to $100,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget;  
and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule.  
($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-16  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
grant agreement with Columbus Fashion Initiative, in an amount up to  
$450,000.00, in support of the Made to Grow workforce development  
and education program; to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Jobs Growth  
Subfund; and to authorize the payment of expenses starting July 1, 2024.  
($450,000.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of administering  
the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $250,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget, to  
allow for expenses prior to the purchase order beginning September 11,  
2024, and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined  
schedule. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-18  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between  
projects within each of the Streets and Highways Bond Fund,  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund, and Northland and Other  
Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the Department of Public Service to  
reimburse OhioHealth Corporation for certain design costs incurred  
relative to various public infrastructure improvements completed in the  
vicinity of S.R. 315 and North Broadway; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $164,072.15 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, the  
expenditure of up to $6,131.06 from the Development Taxable Bonds  
Funds, and the expenditure of up to $29,796.79 from the Northland and  
Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-19  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $69,049.15 within the Street  
& Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of  
Public Service to refund the unspent balance of developer-deposited  
construction funding for the Roadway Improvements - Scioto Peninsula  
project; to authorize the expenditure of $69,049.15 from the Street &  
Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($69,049.15)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.124 acre portion of  
right-of-way adjacent and to the rear of 2223 Cleveland Avenue to the  
Board of Trustees, Columbus Metropolitan Library. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
Abstained:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
CA-21  
CA-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to vacate all the right-of-way located within  
Duranceau Park to the City of Columbus, Department of Finance and  
Management; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into grant agreements  
with IMPACT Community Action to provide funding for the Pathways to  
Purpose: Casey Goodson Jr. CDL program; and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund. ($145,000.00)  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-23  
CA-24  
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  
Alum Creek Trail - Mock Road Connector Project; ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize an appropriation in the amount of $33,350.00 to the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on  
Aging in connection with the State Opioid & Stimulant Response grant  
from the Ohio Department of Aging. ($33,350.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-25  
CA-26  
To provide for an increase, in the amount of $500.00, in the imprest petty  
cash operating fund in the Department of Recreation and Parks; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $500.00 from the Department of Recreation  
and Parks. ($500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for  
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with park improvements  
within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-27  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. to provide professional  
services for the Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street -  
Stage 1 Project; to authorize the transfer of $692,000.00 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of  
$692,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($692,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-28  
To authorize the Interim Director of Neighborhoods to modify and  
increase a community planning services contract with MKSK to develop  
a comprehensive community plan for the Eastland community; to  
authorize an expenditure up to $35,000.00 from the General Fund to pay  
for the contract modification; to authorize payment for reasonable food  
and non-alcoholic beverages for outreach participants; and to declare an  
emergency. ($35,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-29  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Think  
Veterans First for the purpose of supporting the 4th annual Vet Ohio  
Expo; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,000.00)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-30  
To authorize the expenditure of $286,000.00 in the Department of  
Neighborhoods from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery  
Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of the Department of  
Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with the African American  
Male Wellness Walk, Always with Us Charities, Heart of Job Foundation,  
ICE Mentors in an amount up to $286,000.00 to add needed capacity to  
address COVID-19 specific services for boys and young men of color; to  
authorize the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage  
expenses; to authorize the payment of expenses starting August 1, 2024;  
and to declare an emergency. ($286,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-31  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with St.  
Stephens Community Services, Inc. in support of Jazz in the Park; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,800.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-32  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus Diaper Coalition to reimburse the organization for expenses  
incurred in support of the Columbus Food Truck Festival; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-33  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Image  
Character Etiquette Inc. in support of the International Day of The Girl  
Summit event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds  
for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to  
declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-34  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Equality  
Ohio Education Fund in support of their clinic and record sealing  
assistance activities; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Job Growth subfund. ($30,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-35  
CA-36  
CA-37  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Legal Aid  
of Southeast and Central Ohio; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($165,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 within the Job Growth  
subfund to the City Attorney in support of record sealing efforts for  
Columbus residents. ($10,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 within the Job Growth  
subfund to the Franklin County Municipal Court in support of the record  
sealing assistance at the Self Help Center. ($20,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-38  
CA-39  
To grant an extension of injury leave for Officer Blake Andrews for the  
period July 1, 2024 to December 28, 2024, as recommended by the  
Board of Industrial Relations; 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 Jewish  
Family Services in support of an expansion of their CREW program; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-40  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $400,000.00 of  
2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement funds  
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
commitment letter and loan agreement with Juniper Crossing Limited  
Partnership for the Juniper Crossing project in an amount up to  
$400,000.00; to authorize the city, through the Department of  
Development, to act as a lender and have a commitment letter, loan  
agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant  
executed by Juniper Crossing Limited Partnership for the project; and to  
declare an emergency. ($400,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-41  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with The Waterworks, LLC to increase the contract in an amount  
up to $100,000.00 as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency  
Repair Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00; and  
to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC to increase the  
contract in an amount up to $200,000.00 as part of the Division of  
Housing’s Emergency Repair Program; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $100,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify and extend the  
agreement, in an amount up to $249,845.00, with Tony R. Wells  
Foundation for the purpose of acting as fiscal manager of the American  
Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) program; to authorize the transfer  
and expenditure of up to $249,845.00 from the 2024 General Fund  
Budget; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to  
declare an emergency. ($249,845.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-44  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with  
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio for the Ending the HIV  
Epidemic (EHE) grant program for the provision of services allowable  
under the grant for eligible clients for the period March 1, 2024 through  
February 28, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the  
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($275,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-45  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $629,774.00 and any  
additional funds for the HIV Prevention grant program; to authorize the  
appropriation of $629,774.00 and any additional funds awarded from the  
unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to  
authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object  
classes and grant numbers for the HIV Prevention grant program; and to  
declare an emergency ($629,774.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-46  
CA-47  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Social  
Solutions Global Inc., aka Bonterra, for secure electronic health record  
(EHR) and case management software platform services; to authorize an  
expenditure from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($61,788.90)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional funds  
from the Ohio Department of Health for the Ohio Buckles Buckeye grant  
program in the amount of $2,750.00; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of $2,750.00 to the Health Department in the Health  
Department Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of said grant  
funds; and to declare an emergency. ($2,750.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-48  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Urban  
Resurrection Community Development Corporation in support of the  
S.M.A.R.T. Summer Enrichment Program; to authorize an appropriation  
and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-49  
To authorize the City Attorney to accept federal Violence Against Women  
Act (VAWA) sub awards 23- WF-VA2-8758 and 23-WF-VA2-4600 from  
the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' Office of Justice Policy  
and Programs in the amount of $172,965.67 to support domestic  
violence and stalking prosecution and victim advocacy services; to  
authorize the transfer of $57,655.21 in city cash match from the transfer  
out account back to object classes 01 and 03 in the City Attorney general  
fund; and to authorize the appropriation of $172,965.67 in the general  
government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($172,965.67)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-50  
To amend Ordinance 0493-2024, passed 2/26/2024, to reflect an  
updated contract per diem amount; to authorize and direct the Director of  
the Department of Public Safety to fully execute an amendment to  
Section 6 of the contract with the Franklin County Board of  
Commissioners for the housing and transport of prisoners; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-51  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term  
Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of police cruisers, computers, and  
vehicle up-fitting needs for training purposes for the Division of Police; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to  
establish purchase orders for additional vehicle costs, model year  
changes, or cost increases; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of $900,000.00 from the CPT Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($900,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-52  
CA-53  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify and extend an existing contract  
with Alban & Alban LLP; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from  
the Environmental Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special  
legal counsel with David A. Goldstein, Co., LPA, for the case of Estate of  
Donovan Lewis v. Anderson, et al., Case No. 23CV001021, pending in  
the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, OH; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer $200,000.00 between object classes within the  
General Fund to align budget authority for this expenditure; to authorize  
the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-54  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of  
the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Sound  
Communications, Inc. for annual preventative maintenance for the audio  
digital communications recording system for the Police and Fire  
Communications System, in accordance with the sole source provisions  
of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $110,424.64  
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,424.64)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-55  
To authorize the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Violence  
Prevention to distribute previously issued and remaining gift cards from  
the 2023 gun buy-back event totaling up to $106,225.00 for the 2024 gun  
buy-back event(s); and to declare an emergency. ($106,225.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-56  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the  
purchase of wood chips for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage,  
Compost Facility; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from  
the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-57  
CA-58  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
Dark Water Solutions Ltd for KSB Pump maintenance, service and  
repair; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sewer  
Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchase and  
installation of a mechanic service body with crane upfit on a City supplied  
cab and chassis for the Division of Power; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $104,925.00 from the Division of Electricity Operating  
Fund; ($104,925.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-59  
CA-60  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
AM Conservation Group, Inc. for the Smart Thermostat Program. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a planned professional services contract modification for the Residuals  
Management Plan Update contract with Hazen & Sawyer; to transfer  
cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund;  
and to authorize an expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Water  
Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-61  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of a  
Backhoe Loader for the Division of Water; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $171,290.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($171,290.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-62  
CA-63  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
intergovernmental working agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water  
Conservation District (FSWCD); and to authorize the expenditure of  
$58,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($58,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for professional engineering services with Prime AE Group,  
Inc. for the DOSD Stormwater Pump Station ST-29 Evaluation &  
Upgrade project; to appropriate funds in the Storm - 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 $596,628.73 from the Storm - Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($596,628.73)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-64  
CA-65  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc., for the  
General Engineering Consulting Services #6 Project; and to authorize an  
expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund.  
($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional engineering services contract with Stantec Consulting  
Services Inc. for the Blueprint Tulane / Findley Area Integrated Solutions  
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 $758,793.30 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market  
Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($758,793.30)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-66  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for  
the Blueprint Milford Summit Area Integrated Solutions 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 $442,689.50 from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market  
Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($442,689.50)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-67  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with  
CUES Inc. to provide the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and  
applications for field closed circuit television video (CCTV) inspections  
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD); and to authorize the  
expenditure of $48,635.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($48,635.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-68  
CA-69  
CA-70  
Appointment of Montoya Rogers, 5411 John Browning Ct, Canal  
Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Community Relations  
Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date  
of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Alejandra Rodriguez, 3233 Creston Ct, Dublin, OH  
43117, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a start  
date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date of January 31, 2026  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Ophelia Arnold, 5426 Lehman Village Blvd, Canal  
Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Community Relations  
Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date  
of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-71  
Reappointment of Rory McGuiness, Deputy Director, Columbus  
Department of Public Service,111 N. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio  
43215, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance,  
representing the City of Columbus, with a term expiration date of July 25,  
2026 (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  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
DORANS  
SR-28  
To amend Chapter 115 of the Columbus City Codes to allow for an  
additional numbering system when classifying provisions of the City  
Code.  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, 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-29  
To amend various provisions of Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes and  
to enact Chapter 3304 to provide for the effective and efficient  
implementation of the 2024 Zoning Code; to repeal various existing  
provisions of Title 33; and to address necessary code clean-up.  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, 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-30  
To supplement the Columbus City Codes by the enactment of a new Title  
34, entitled “2024 Zoning Code.”  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, 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-31  
To rezone specific properties within certain City of Columbus corridors to  
one of the following mixed use districts: UGN-1 and UGN-2, Urban  
General Districts, UCT, Urban Center District, UCR, Urban Core District,  
UCR-R, Urban Core Restricted Sub-District, CAC, Community Activity  
Center District, and RAC, Regional Activity Center District.  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion failed 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-32  
To amend various sections of Title 41, the Building Code, to make minor  
technical changes necessary for the effective and efficient  
implementation of the 2024 Zoning Code.  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, 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-33  
To supplement the Columbus City Codes by the enactment of a new  
Chapter 4310, entitled “Parking Impact Study Code.”  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, 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  
RECESS  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Motion to Recess the 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  
RECESSED AT 6:52 PM.M  
RECONVENE  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Motion to Reconvene the 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  
RECONVENED AT 8:20 P.M.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
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.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Resolution be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. 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  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Resolution be Adopted as Amended. 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 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.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. 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  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. 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-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of an  
editing server to be installed at the Data Center; to authorize the waiver  
of relevant sections of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code relating to  
competitive bidding; and to authorize the expenditure of $113,228.44  
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division,  
Information Services GO Debt Fund. ($113,228.44)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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 Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. for the Construction  
Services - Task Order Basis project; on behalf of the Office of  
Construction Management; to authorize an expenditure up to  
$750,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement  
Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $750,000.00 from the Safety  
G.O. Bonds Fund. ($1,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to  
modify and increase the agreement with Moody Nolan, Inc. for  
Architect-of-Record Services for the New Municipal Court Building  
project; and to authorize an expenditure of $3,493,584.59 from the  
Construction Management Taxable Bonds Fund. ($3,493,584.59)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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 the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to  
enter into a construction contract with Elford, Inc. for the Fire Station 36  
project; to authorize transfers and expenditures of $21,822,500.00 within  
the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund and the Construction  
Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($21,822,500.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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 Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract with Triumph Communications for professional  
services related to early voting education, information, and associated  
public service announcements for the 2024 general election; to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the general fund; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to declare an  
emergency ($350,000.00).  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products  
with Taylor Truck Parts Limited; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00. ($1.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-8  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the Development Taxable Bonds  
Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to  
enter into a grant agreement with Columbus-Franklin County Finance  
Authority to provide funding for urban redevelopment projects; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Development  
Taxable Bonds Fund. ($1,200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in  
an amount up to $25,000.00, for the 100th Chamber of Commerce  
Clambake and Lobster Feast; to authorize the transfer and expenditure  
of up to $25,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and  
to allow for reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the  
purchase order beginning July 1, 2024; and to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($25,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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  
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 authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract  
with G & G Concrete Construction, LLC for the ADA Ramp Projects -  
Citywide Curb Ramps 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$2,000,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair  
Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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 transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract  
with M. P. DORY CO. for the Vision Zero - East Broad Demonstration  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,011,412.33 from 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. ($1,011,412.33)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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-11  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between  
projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and between  
projects within the Storm Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public  
Service to enter into agreements with and provide funding to the Central  
Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) relative to the Roadway - LinkUS - W  
Broad Corridor BRT project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$5,500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Storm  
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Builderscape, Inc. for the Italian Village Park Improvements Project;  
to authorize the appropriation of $171,750.00 within the Recreation and  
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,237,913.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement  
Fund, Special Purpose Subfund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($1,237,913.00)  
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-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a non-profit service contract with the Center for Employment  
Opportunities for litter abatement work; to authorize the appropriation  
and expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund;  
to authorize the expenditure of $200,000 from the Department of  
Neighborhoods' General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the City Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
($250,000.00)  
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  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Harmony Project in support of the Students Arts, Community Arts,  
Volunteer Program, and Community Chorus programs; and to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund. ($100,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
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  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with  
Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech  
Conference 2024; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
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  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-14  
To approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement in its entirety  
as executed by representatives of the AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local  
1632, dated April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027, to provide for wages,  
hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for members in the  
bargaining units; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with The Waterworks LLC to provide residential emergency  
heating, plumbing, and water and sewer services as part of the Division  
of Housing’s Emergency Repair Program; to authorize an expenditure in  
an amount up to $40,000.00; to authorize expenditures incurred prior to  
the creation of the Purchase Order; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency.  
($40,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
two parcels of real property (787 Bassett Ave. and 791 Bassett Ave..)  
held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FAVOR  
SR-34  
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.  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Christopher Wyche, 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  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-16  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and any  
additional funds for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and  
Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio  
grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the  
appropriation of $1,000,000.00 , and any additional funds awarded from  
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and  
to declare an emergency ($1,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to  
accept a grant extension from the Ohio Department of Medicaid for the  
Enhanced Maternal Health Program in the amount of $1,130,000.00; to  
authorize the appropriation of $1,130,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to authorize  
contracts and expenditures with multiple community partner sub-grantees  
for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central  
Ohio up to $1,010,836.00; and to expend up to $119,164.00 of this grant  
for CelebrateOne Community Health Workers' work with CelebrateOne  
pregnant and parenting families. ($1,130,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
To authorize and direct the CelebrateOne Executive Director to accept  
and transfer grant funds from the Crane Family Foundation through the  
CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation to the  
City's Private Grant Fund for support of CelebrateOne doula programs in  
the amount of $50,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of $50,000.00 to the City's Private Grants Fund.  
($50,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, 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  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-17  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk, to establish a purchase order  
with TAB Products Company LLC for the purchase of case file folders for  
the Municipal Court Clerk's Office; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of  
$78,157.80 from the Municipal Court Clerk General Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($78,157.80 )  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
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-18  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuits known as:  
Gutknecht Construction Company v. City of Columbus, Ohio, Case No.  
21-CV002381; Gutknecht Construction Company v. City of Columbus,  
Ohio, Case No. 21-CV002382; and Mr. Excavator, Inc. v. Gutknecht  
Construction Company, et. al., Case No. 21-CV001568; and related  
case, Epic Steel Company v. Gutknecht Construction Company, et al.,  
Case No. 20-CV00594, all pending in the Court of Common Pleas of  
Franklin County, Ohio; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of the  
sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($500,000.00) in  
settlement of these lawsuits; and to declare an emergency.  
($500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
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-19  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the  
purchase of body worn cameras, TASERS, interview room cameras and  
accessories, software, licenses, maintenance and support for the  
Division of Police; to authorize the appropriation of $399,732.49 from the  
Income Tax Set Aside Fund and the expenditure of $3,282,866.65 from  
the Income Tax Set Aside and General fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,282,866.65)  
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-20  
To authorize the transfer $338,000.00 between Departments within the  
General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s  
Intervention Program; and to declare an emergency ($338,000.00).  
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-21  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with  
Mission Critical Partners, LLC to review and evaluate the Alternative  
Response program; to authorize the appropriation of $400,000.00 in the  
Reimagine Safety Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 in  
the Reimagine Safety Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($400,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REMY  
SR-35  
To amend section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes, establishing the  
prohibition of stunt driving and street takeovers and penalties for  
violations; and to repeal existing section 2133.07 of the Columbus City  
Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. 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  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. 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-22  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with K &  
M Kleening Service, Inc. for janitorial services at various Department of  
Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of  
Water facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $1,607,902.11 from the  
Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and Water Operating Fund.  
($1,607,902.11)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. 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  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. 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-23  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract modification with Arcadis  
U.S., Inc. for the SWWTP VFD & Harmonic Filter Upgrade 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  
$1,155,372.28 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund. ($1,155,372.28)  
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-24  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an engineering  
consulting services contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Professional  
Construction Management - 4th Water Plant Transmission Main project;  
to appropriate funds within the Water Supply 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 up to $33,143,560.00 from the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Fund. ($33,143,560.00)  
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-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with GPD Group for the Circuit 7221 Voltage  
Conversion Phase 2 Project; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $1,142,148.00 from the Electricity Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,142,148.00)  
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-26  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for the  
Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant A-Plant Secondary Clarifier  
Electrical Upgrades & Miscellaneous Improvements project; to  
appropriate funds in the Water Pollution Control Loan 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  
$1,741,676.74 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the  
contract modification. ($1,741,676.74)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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-27  
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 Agreements for the  
purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the  
Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage  
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,170,000.00 from  
the Power Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewer Operating  
Fund and Stormwater Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,170,000.00)  
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  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Chaves Brothers Management LLC for the  
purchase and delivery of two (2) utility vehicles with attachments for the  
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$80,389.96 from the Division of Sewerage Operating Fund;  
($80,389.96)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
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  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Getinge USA Sales, LLC for the purchase of a Steam  
Sterilizer for the Division of Water, WQAL; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $59,789.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,789.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
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  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and  
execute Ohio EPA H2Ohio Initiative Public Water System Distribution  
Equipment Grant funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other  
requisite agreements funded with the H2Ohio grant and providing 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. ($6,824.00).  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
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  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement with Heidelberg University to provide funding and  
continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research for  
the operation of a tributary loading station on the Scioto River and  
computation of point-source and nonpoint-source loads for 2024; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Sanitary Fund. ($45,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
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  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into a grant agreement with The Columbus Foundation in support of  
Cleaner Columbus Initiative; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure of $483,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.  
($483,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
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  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
WYCHE  
SR-36  
To amend section 4501.45 of the Columbus City Codes to remove  
milkweed from the definition of "weeds" in the housing code.  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
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  
RECESS  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, to  
Motion to Recess the 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  
RECESSED AT 9:44 P.M.  
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024