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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, January 22, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 4 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 22,  
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 Rob Dorans, 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  
C0002-2024  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 2024  
Stock Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: Noir Lounge LLC  
Unit 101  
15 W Cherry St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 6450050  
New Type: D3  
To: Vnet Services LLC  
DBA Sisley 2  
5591 N Hamilton Rd  
Columbus, OH 43230  
Permit #: 9301153  
New Type: D3  
To: Amber & Ivory Barber  
Boutique LLC  
DBA Amber & Ivory Barber  
Boutique  
762 E Main St Ste A  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 0140246  
New Type: D3  
To: Tios Diner LLC  
DBA Tios Diner  
1881 S High St & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 8940986  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: Schmidts Expo Inc  
Exposition Center N of 17th Av  
717 E 17th Av  
Columbus, OH 43211  
From: Concessions by Cox of Ohio Inc  
3 Bldgs  
Exposition Center N of 17th Av  
717 E 17th Av  
Columbus, OH 43211  
Permit #: 7847104  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: Schmidts Expo Inc  
Exposition Center S of 17th Ave  
717 E 17th Av - 21 Bldgs  
Columbus, OH 43211  
From: Concessions by Cox of Ohio Inc  
Exposition Center S of 17th Av  
717 E 17th Av - 21 Bldgs  
Columbus, OH 43211  
Permit #: 78471040005  
New Type: D3  
To: Denash Massage LLC  
5200 Riding Club Ln  
Columbus, OH 43213  
Permit #: 20138840010  
Trex Type: D1 D2  
To: Tin Roof Columbus LLC  
989-93 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: Big Money Billiards Parlor LLC  
DBA Big Money Billiard Parlor  
118 W High St  
London, OH 43140  
Permit #: 8942025  
New Type: D3A  
To: Tin Roof Columbus LLC  
989-93 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 8942025  
Transfer Type: D3  
To: Tin Roof Columbus LLC  
989-93 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: Big Money Billiards Parlor LLC  
DBA Big Money Billiard Parlor  
118 W High St  
London, OH 43140  
Permit #: 8942025  
Advertise Date: 1/27/2024  
Agenda Date: 1/22/2024  
Return Date: 2/1/2024  
Read and Filed  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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  
0018-2024  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with B & H Foto & Electronics, Inc. for the one-time purchase of  
Sony large sensor video cameras, lenses and accessories to be used by  
DoT staff within the city’s Government Television Division; to amend the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB); and to authorize the  
expenditure of $81,941.90 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services GO Debt Fund.  
($81,941.90)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3556-2023  
FR-2  
To authorize the transfer of funds between the Northwest Corridor Pay as  
We Grow Fund and Northeast Corridor Pay as We Grow Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of funds within the Northeast Corridor Pay as We  
Grow Fund; to appropriate funds within the Northwest Corridor Pay as  
We Grow Fund and Northeast Corridor Pay as We Grow Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with American Structurepoint in connection with the ASR -  
Hamilton Rd from SR161 to Central College Road project; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $1,400,000.00 from the Northeast Corridor Pay  
as We Grow Fund for the project. ($1,400,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0091-2024  
FR-3  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Dynotec, Inc. in connection with the Bikeway Development - Tussing  
Road SUP Brice Road to Hines Road project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $90,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund for the project; ($90,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0149-2024  
FR-4  
To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road  
right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to  
name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this  
Ordinance. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0182-2024  
FR-5  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to  
enter into a non-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five to  
implement a comprehensive prenatal to age five strategy for activities  
related to the achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child in  
Columbus is ready for kindergarten; and to authorize the expenditure of  
four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund.  
($400,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0002-2024  
FR-6  
FR-7  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with the  
City of Worthington for the provision of public health services, and to  
authorize the receipt of revenues into the 2024 Health Special Revenue  
Fund. ($85,084.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0084-2024  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Childhood League, Inc.; to authorize the  
expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement  
Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined  
schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the  
reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a  
purchase order. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0065-2024  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and  
to expend up to $342,793.47 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the  
contract modification. ($342,793.47)  
Read for the First Time  
0072-2024  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with EMH&T for the Circuit 23 Street  
Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $299,564.90 from the Electricity Bond  
Fund. ($299,564.90)  
Read for the First Time  
0077-2024  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a  
professional services contract with EMH&T for the Circuit 79 Street  
Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $127,961.81 from the Electricity Bond  
Fund. ($127,961.81)  
Read for the First Time  
0133-2024  
0134-2024  
FR-11  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order  
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided  
during Fiscal Year 2024, and to authorize the expenditure of  
$4,400,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.  
($4,400,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew a  
contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for general financial  
services; and to authorize the expenditure of $185,000.00 split among  
the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds.  
($185,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0138-2024  
0139-2024  
0153-2024  
FR-13  
FR-14  
FR-15  
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 194101310980613,  
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 196009280017513,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership with  
the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; to authorize the expenditure of  
$4,076.25 from the Power Operating Fund, $25,927.62 from the Water  
Operating Fund, $29,068.33 from the Sewerage System Operating  
Fund, and $7,751.56 from the Storm Water Operating Fund.  
($66,823.76)  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
HARDIN  
0008X-2024  
CA-1  
To Celebrate Clayola Brown and Congratulate her on Receiving the  
2023 Marlene Hill-Powell Special Recognition Award at the 34th Annual  
Labor Salute to Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Brunch  
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.  
0009X-2024  
0010X-2024  
0011X-2024  
CA-2  
CA-3  
CA-4  
To Celebrate Representative Joyce Beatty and Congratulate her on  
Receiving the 2023 B. Marie Clarke Community Service Award at the  
34th Annual Labor Salute to Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Brunch  
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.  
To Celebrate Randy Quickel and Congratulate him on Receiving the  
2023 John T. Green II Labor Award at the 34th Annual Labor Salute to  
Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Brunch  
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.  
To Celebrate Dorothy Alexander in Recognition of her Service to the City  
of Columbus and the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast  
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  
3533-2023  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire  
Retreading Services with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0240-2024  
To authorize the City Clerk and all City of Columbus agencies to modify  
all contracts and purchase orders established with the Legal Aid Society  
of Columbus (LASC); to allow for the assignment of all existing and future  
contracts and purchase orders with Legal Aid Society of Columbus  
(LASC) to Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO); to reflect a  
name change and Federal Identification Number change as a result of a  
merger; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0015-2024  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time with  
RM Biltrite LLC and Watkins Road LLC, to add QRRI, Inc. as an  
additional entity and party to the AGREEMENT.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0025-2024  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment &  
Assumption with Marble Cliff Canyon, LLC, to remove Marble Cliff  
Canyon, LLC as Enterprise and party to the Agreement and to be  
replaced with WAG ROCK, LLC, EPF 5, LLC and Panacea Property  
Ventures, LLC, collectively as the Enterprise and party to the Agreement,  
to revise the Project Site description, and to revise the notice information  
related to the Enterprise.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0092-2024  
0202-2024  
0208-2024  
CA-9  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN23-023)  
of 9.45± Acres in Jackson 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.  
CA-10  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Paul Werth Associates to extend the term of the  
agreement from February 8, 2024 until December 31, 2024; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Exposeyour LLC in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the  
purpose of administering a program under Accelerate Columbus 2024;  
to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from ACPO009769; to  
authorize reimbursement of certain expenses incurred prior to execution  
of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0238-2024  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit contract with Economic and Community Development  
Institute, Inc. in an amount up to $71,700.00 for the purpose of  
administering a program under Accelerate Columbus 2024; to authorize  
the expenditure of $71,700.00 from ACPO009769; to authorize  
reimbursement of certain expenses incurred prior to execution of the  
purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($71,700.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0239-2024  
0241-2024  
0242-2024  
0243-2024  
0244-2024  
CA-13  
CA-14  
CA-15  
CA-16  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit contract with Women’s Small Business Accelerator in an  
amount up to $125,000.00 for the purpose of administering a program  
under Accelerate Columbus 2024; to authorize the expenditure of  
$125,000.00 from ACPO009769; to authorize reimbursement of certain  
expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order; and to  
declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit contract with Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce in  
an amount up to $124,964.30 for the purpose of administering a program  
under Accelerate Columbus 2024; to authorize the expenditure of  
$124,964.30 from ACPO009769; to authorize reimbursement of certain  
expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order; and to  
declare an emergency. ($124,964.30)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit contract with Columbus Compact Corporation in an  
amount up to $100,000.00 for the purpose of administering a program  
under Accelerate Columbus 2024; to authorize the expenditure of  
$100,000.00 from ACPO009769; to authorize reimbursement of certain  
expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order; 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 enter into  
a not-for-profit contract with Catholic Social Services in an amount up to  
$50,000.00 for the purpose of administering a program under Accelerate  
Columbus 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from  
ACPO009769; to authorize reimbursement of certain expenses incurred  
prior to execution of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract Guy Dennis L (a single-member LLC registered with the Ohio  
Secretary of State as First Sip Studios) in an amount up to $109,000.00  
for the purpose of administering a program under Accelerate Columbus  
2024; to authorize the expenditure of $109,000.00 from ACPO009769;  
to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the  
purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($109,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0245-2024  
CA-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Elizabeth Menduni (operating as a single-member LLC,  
registered with the Ohio Secretary of State as Mkg Dept, LLC) in an  
amount up to $79,435.30 for the purpose of administering a program  
under Accelerate Columbus 2024; to authorize the expenditure of  
$79,435.30 from ACPO009769; to authorize reimbursement of certain  
expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order; and to  
declare an emergency. ($79,435.30)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0246-2024  
CA-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit contract with Bridging Our Communities Together for  
Success in an amount up to $90,000.00 for the purpose of administering  
a program under Accelerate Columbus 2024; to authorize the  
expenditure of $90,000.00 from ACPO009769; to authorize  
reimbursement of certain expenses incurred prior to execution of the  
purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0020-2024  
CA-20  
CA-21  
To extinguish a 2.538 acre portion of right-of-way located in Genoa Park  
and transfer the asset to The City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks  
Department. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0054-2024  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for  
a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program  
Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security; to  
authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the  
United States Department of Homeland Security and other entities  
providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on  
behalf of the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure  
of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0058-2024  
CA-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into a contract modification with HDR Engineering, Inc. in connection with  
the Roadway - Multimodal Corridor - Mount Vernon Avenue - Hamilton  
Avenue to Taylor Avenue project; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project.  
($350,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0082-2024  
CA-23  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds and appropriation between projects within the  
Streets and Highways Improvements Bond Fund; to authorize the City  
Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services,  
negotiate with property owners, and acquire right-of-way in support of the  
Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets &  
Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0097-2024  
CA-24  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract  
with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Sullivant Avenue -  
I-70 EB Entrance Ramp project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$892,305.70 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project;  
and to declare an emergency. ($892,305.70)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0180-2024  
0196-2024  
CA-25  
CA-26  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Pedestrian  
Signal Equipment with Baldwin & Sours Inc. and Path Master Inc.; to  
authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($2.00).  
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 School Speed Limit  
Sign Supports with Baldwin & Sours Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3516-2023  
CA-27  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. DBA Facemyer Landscaping for the  
Olentangy Trail - Dodridge Street Connection Project; to authorize the  
transfer of $552,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements  
Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $552,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($552,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3517-2023  
CA-28  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to apply for grant funding through the U.S. Department of  
Energy (DOE) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Energy  
Efficiency Block Grant (EECBG) Program. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3518-2023  
3519-2023  
3521-2023  
CA-29  
CA-30  
CA-31  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with DesignLevel, LLC to provide design  
services for the 1511 Alum Industrial Interior Renovations Project; to  
authorize the transfer of $15,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($15,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Dynotec, Inc. to provide professional services for  
the Hard Surfaces Program 2024 Phase 1 Project; to authorize the  
transfer of $131,210.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements  
Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $131,210.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($131,210.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC to provide  
professional services for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project; to  
authorize the transfer of $63,461.14 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,461.14  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($63,461.14)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3595-2023  
CA-32  
CA-33  
To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2713-2013, as amended, by enacting, amending, or repealing portions  
of Sections 5(D), 5(E), 5(F), 12(H), 12(I), and 14(I); and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0004-2024  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
contract with Safex Inc. for the purpose of providing assistance as may  
be necessary in industrial hygiene services and occupational safety  
program assistance to all divisions; to authorize the expenditure of  
$100,000.00 from the employee benefits fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0005-2024  
CA-34  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
contract with Mount Carmel Health Systems to provide all eligible  
employees occupational safety and health medical services from March  
1, 2024 through February 28, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of  
$360,000.00 from the employee benefits fund, or so much thereof as  
may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($360,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0011-2024  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to  
contract with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., to provide  
workers' compensation cost containment services from March 1, 2024 to  
February 28, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00, or so  
much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the cost of said contract; and  
to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0254-2024  
CA-36  
To authorize the City Clerk to modify an existing contract with Heart &  
Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing, to provide additional community  
outreach services; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of  
$5,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an  
emergency ($5,000.00).  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3528-2023  
CA-37  
CA-38  
To repeal and replace Ordinance 1274-2023, passed by Columbus City  
Council on May 22, 2023; to authorize the Director of Development to  
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of  
title of one parcel of real property (536 Walnut St.) held pursuant to the  
Land Reutilization Program.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3543-2023  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $361,729.50 of grant  
funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  
(HUD), through the American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP), to fund  
some of the Department of Finance and Management’s Grants  
Management Division’s personnel, Department of Development’s  
Housing Division’s personnel and service costs while utilizing these  
federal funds. ($361,729.50)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0013-2024  
CA-39  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (420 S Ogden Ave.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0014-2024  
0027-2024  
CA-40  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
four parcels of real property (1848 Aberdeen Ave., 0000 Minnesota Ave.,  
1829 Minnesota Ave., and 2015 Minnesota Ave.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of ,Development to enter into  
a contract in an amount up to $300,000.00 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 amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize  
the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the  
Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$300,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize  
expenditures prior execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an  
emergency. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0057-2024  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract in an  
amount up to $100,000.00 with J&D Home Improvement Inc. dba The  
Basement Doctor, to provide residential emergency plumbing, and water  
and sewer services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency  
Repair program; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the  
Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$100,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize  
expenditures prior execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an  
emergency. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0094-2024  
0166-2024  
CA-43  
CA-44  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $24,027.59 from the  
Land Management Fund for the lease of office space at 845 Parsons  
Avenue; and to declare an emergency ($24,027.59).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (120-122 N Eureka Ave.) held in the Land  
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0167-2024  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an option agreement or agreements as needed to sell and transfer by  
quitclaim 897 E. Mound Street, to Community Housing Network, Inc. or a  
subsidiary, and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3470-2023  
CA-46  
To authorize the Board of Health to accept and appropriate $602,606.00  
in additional grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the HIV  
Prevention grant for a new grant total amount of $2,148,860.00, to  
authorize a five month grant extension with a new grant period of January  
01, 2023 to May 31, 2024; to enter into contracts with Aids Healthcare  
Foundation, Equitas Health, Central Outreach Wellness Center, and  
Knupp, Watson, & Wallman, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$440,662.30 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs  
thereof and to declare an emergency. ($602,606.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3514-2023  
CA-47  
To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio  
Department of Health in the amount of $89,000.00 for the Dental Sealant  
program that prevents dental cavities among school children through an  
evidence-based community approach, to authorize the appropriation of  
$89,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department  
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($89,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0034-2024  
CA-48  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Easterseals  
Central and Southeast Ohio for the provision of Ombudsman services to  
older adults in Central Ohio for the period of January 1, 2024 to  
December 31, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $151,484.00 from  
the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($151,484.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0078-2024  
0137-2024  
CA-49  
CA-50  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Stephanie K  
Starks, DBA Starks Counseling & Consultation Services LLC, for crisis  
grief counseling and training services; to authorize the expenditure from  
the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to  
declare an emergency. ($75,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio  
Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for 2024  
Minority Health Month Grant; to authorize the appropriation of 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 Minority Health Month Grant; and to declare an  
emergency. ($9,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0032-2024  
CA-51  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with Resource International, Inc. for the  
Chesapeake Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $336,594.25 from the Water Bond  
Fund for the contract. ($336,594.25)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0045-2024  
0050-2024  
CA-52  
CA-53  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with EMH&T for the Youngs Drive Area  
Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$352,350.40 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($352,350.40)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for  
the Shamrock Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $359,959.62 from the Water Bond  
Fund for the contract. ($359,959.62)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0023-2024  
CA-54  
CA-55  
Appointment of Karen Brown, 3736 Florian Drive, Columbus, OH 43219,  
to serve on the Northeast 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.  
A0024-2024  
Appointment of Karen Rogers, 3068 East Hudson Street, Columbus, OH  
43219, to serve on the Northeast 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.  
A0025-2024  
A0026-2024  
A0027-2024  
CA-56  
CA-57  
CA-58  
Appointment of Sandra Chapple, 3089 Pine Valley Road, Columbus, OH  
43219, to serve on the Northeast 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.  
Reappointment of Gregg Dodd, 1016 Hunter Avenue, Columbus, Ohio  
43201, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Park Commission  
replacing with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Letha Pugh, 360 Olentangy Forest Drive, Columbus,  
Ohio 43214 to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks  
Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2028  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
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  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0215-2024  
SR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Buckeye Innovation in an amount up to $100,000.00 for  
the purpose of administering a program under Accelerate Columbus  
2024; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from ACPO009769;  
to authorize reimbursement of certain expenses incurred prior to  
execution of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($100,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3243-2023  
SR-2  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to appropriate funds from the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize  
the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract  
with Complete General Construction Company for the Bridge  
Rehabilitation - Whittier Street Bridge Rehab and SUP Widening project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $3,642,168.24 from the Streets and  
Highways Bonds Fund and the Special Purpose Fund for the project.  
($3,642,168.24)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
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  
3184-2023  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with Regal Research & Mfg. Co., LLC, on behalf of the  
Recreation and Parks Department, for the purchase of golf carts; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code  
Chapter 329; to authorize the transfer of $163,940.00 within the  
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $163,940.00 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal  
Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($163,940.00)  
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  
3476-2023  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to  
enter into contract with Columbus Urban League for services related to  
the implementation of the 2024 Neighborhood Violence Intervention  
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $429,500.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.  
($429,500.00)  
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  
3478-2023  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to  
enter into contract with the Community for New Direction, In. for services  
related to the implementation of the 2024 Neighborhood Violence  
Intervention Program; to authorize the expenditure in an amount not to  
exceed $429,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund  
2285; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City  
Codes Chapter 329. ($429,500.00)  
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  
3520-2023  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Pavement Protectors, Inc. DBA M&D Blacktop for  
the Hard Surfaces Program 2024 Phase 1 Project; to authorize the  
transfer of $1,387,046.60 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements  
Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,387,046.60 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,387,046.60)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0006-2024  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources  
Department to enter into contract with Mount Carmel Health Providers for  
testing services for the Divisions of Police and Fire for the provision of  
health and physical fitness programs; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,154,948.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,154,948.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, 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  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3499-2023  
SR-8  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund and  
within the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the  
Department Development to enter into a grant agreement with Healthy  
Rental Homes VII LLC for an amount not to exceed $555,000.00; to  
authorize an expenditure of $555,000.00 from the Capital Budget,  
Development Taxable Bond fund 7739; to authorize the appropriation  
and expenditure of $513,352.90 of the 2022 HOME Investment  
Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant (CHDO Set-a-Side)  
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $46,647.10 of the 2023  
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant  
(CHDO Set-a-Side) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development. ($1,115,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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  
0024-2024  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
Lender Participation Agreement with numerous, individual lenders who  
wish to partner with the Department of Development for the Department’s  
American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) program; to waive the  
requirement under Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes that  
modifications to Lender Participation Agreements be approved by City  
Council; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3473-2023  
SR-10  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,812,807.00 and any  
additional funds for the STI Prevention grant program; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of $1,812,807.00 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 STI Prevention grant  
program. ($1,812,807.00)  
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  
0106-2024  
SR-11  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
Franklin County Board of Commissioners in the amount of  
$2,250,000.00 for the FY24 Ben Franklin Tuberculosis Program  
(BFTBP); to authorize the appropriation of $2,250,000.00 and 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 FY24 Ben Franklin  
Tuberculosis Program; and to declare an emergency. ($2,250,000.00)  
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  
0163-2024  
SR-12  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with Crosby’s  
Drugs, Inc., pharmaceutical distribution services for the period January 1,  
2024 through December 31, 2024; to waive the competitive bidding  
requirements; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Health  
Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an  
emergency. ($70,000.00)  
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  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0052-2024  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC for the 2023  
Fire Hydrant Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,358,337.50 from the Water Bond Fund for the  
project. ($2,358,337.50)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
0061-2024  
SR-14  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract with Level One, LLC for the option to purchase bill presentment  
services; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
0114-2024  
SR-15  
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  
$5,630,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($5,630,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
0123-2024  
SR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
contract for the purchase of wholesale electric power and ancillary  
services with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the Division of Power;  
to authorize the expenditure of $61,400,000.00 from the Electricity  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($61,400,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
0135-2024  
SR-17  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for a grants with  
Keep America Beautiful and the Foodservice Packaging Institute Foam  
Recycling Coalition; to authorize the execution of grant agreements and  
other requisite agreements related to the grants; to appropriate and  
expend grant funds awarded by the Keep America Beautiful grant  
programs and the Foodservice Packaging Institute Foam Recycling  
Coalition; and to refund any unused funds; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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 6:08 PM