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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, December 11, 2023  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 62 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 11,  
2023 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
7 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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 DECEMBER 6, 2023  
Transfer Type: D1 D3 D6  
To: DEL RIO GRANDE II LLC  
1025 POLARIS PKWY  
COLUMBUS, OH 43240  
From: BLUE SANTA POLARIS LLC  
1025 POLARIS PKWY  
COLUMBUS, OH 43240  
Permit #: 2022469  
New: D1  
To: FUKURYU FOODS INC  
748 HARMON AVE  
COLUMBUS, OH 43223  
Permit #: 2950748  
New: D3  
To: TIOS DINER LLC  
DBA TIOS DINER  
1881 S HIGH ST & PATIO  
COLUMBUS, OH 43207  
Permit #: 8940986  
Transfer Type: D1 D2  
To: TIOS DINER LLC  
DBA TIOS DINER  
1881 S HIGH ST & PATIO  
COLUMBUS, OH 43207  
From: HARIOUM FOODS INC  
1881 S HIGH ST & PATIO  
COLUMBUS, OH 43207  
Permit #: 8940986  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3  
To: WIENERS OH HIGH LLC  
2036 N HIGH ST  
COLUMBUS, OH 43201  
From: CHIA LE NAILS CORP  
DBA LOVELY NAIL SPA  
1746 HILLIARD ROME RD  
COLUMBUS OH 43026  
Permit #: 9610125  
New: D1  
To: RENEES BAR AND GRILL LLC  
& PATIO  
1521 FREBIS AVE  
COLUMBUS, OH 43206  
Permit #: 7297920  
Transfer Type: D1 D2  
To: OM KEDAR LLC  
DBA MASSEYS PIZZA BEECHCROFT  
1951 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD  
COLUMBUS, OH 43229  
From: IAMAR LLC  
DBA MASSEYS PIZZA BEECHCROFT  
1951 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD  
COLUMBUS, OH 43229  
Permit #: 6547107  
New: D3A  
To: SATURNS SPORTS BAR LLC  
DBA SATURNS SPORTS BAR  
1288 N HIGH ST 1ST FL  
COLUMBUS, OH 43201  
Permit #: 77586700005  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: AKSHAR LAXMI 1870 LLC  
1416 W FIFTH AVE & PATIO  
COLUMBUS, OH 43212  
From: BCBUS LLC  
1416 W FIFTH AVE & PATIO  
COLUMBUS, OH 43212  
Permit #: 00840070005  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: LAUGH OUT LOUD LOUNGE & GRILLE LLC  
& PATIO  
1435-39 S HAMILTON RD  
COLUMBUS, OH 43227  
From: BON AIRE INC  
& PATIO  
1435-39 S HAMILTON RD  
COLUMBUS, OH 43227  
Permit #: 5051156  
Advertise Date: 12/16/23  
Agenda Date: 12/11/23  
Return Date: 12/21/23  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
FROM THE FLOOR  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
LA  
To recognize and honor The Columbus Crew on winning their third MLS  
Cup  
WHEREAS, Columbus Crew is one of the initial teams in the league’s  
first season in 1996 and has won six major titles including the MLS title in  
2008 and 2020 and,  
WHEREAS, The Columbus Crew has shown that it has a larger number  
of supporters, including saving the Crew from relocating in 2018 and,  
WHEREAS, The Major League Soccer title win against Los Angeles FC,  
marked the first finals game that the Columbus Crew hosted at the new  
Lowe.com stadium and,  
WHEREAS, With a win of 2 - 1 over the Los Angeles FC, this make two  
MLS Cups in three years;  
WHEREAS, The Columbus Crew is vital to the economic and cultural  
fabric of our city;  
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS :  
Recognize and honor The Columbus Crew on winning their third MLS  
Cup and becoming MLS Champions once again.  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BROWN  
2
To recognize and celebrate Columbus Recreation and Parks  
Department’s Accreditation from The National Park and Recreation  
Association’s (NRPA) Commission for Accreditation of Park and  
Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).  
Sponsors:  
Mitchell Brown, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
DORANS  
To Celebrate the Second Year Anniversary of Opportunity Port  
3
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell  
Brown, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
FROM THE FLOOR  
LA  
To Recognize and Celebrate Ken Paul and his Contribution to the City of  
Columbus.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell  
Brown, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
FAVOR  
4
To Celebrate the Work of Shellee Fisher and Recognize her  
Contributions to the City of Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell  
Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:14 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:55 PM  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to waive  
the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
FR-1  
FR-2  
FR-3  
To accept the application (AN23-016) of Francisco Anaya, Anaya  
Communities, LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 22.7±  
acres in Prairie Township.  
Read for the First Time  
To accept the application (AN23-019) of Paul D. Adkins for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 1.463± acres in Madison  
Township.  
Read for the First Time  
To accept the application (AN23-020) of Robert & Judy Johnson and  
William & Angela Lutz for the annexation of certain territory containing  
9.504± acres in Madison Township.  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
FR-4  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize and direct  
the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special  
Income Tax Fund to the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate  
funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Strawser Paving Company for the Resurfacing - 2023 Project 3; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $12,355,308.50 from the Streets and  
Highways Bonds Fund for the project. ($12,355,308.50)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment  
easements to the Ohio State University to legally allow a historic  
canopy/awning to remain within the public right-of-way along the south  
side of East 20th Avenue. ($500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
FR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to  
provide funding and support for the 2023 Water Resources Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 split among the Sanitary Sewer,  
Water, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds between object classes within each of those  
funds to support this expense. ($60,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-7  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
CDM Smith Inc. for the Stormwater and Sanitary Remote Site  
Communication Network Upgrades projects; to authorize an amendment  
to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash  
and appropriation within the Stormwater Bond Fund and within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$97,757.00 from the Stormwater Bond Fund and the expenditure of up to  
$320,881.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project.  
($418,638.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Hatch Associates Consultants Inc. for the  
Short Circuit Coordination and Arc Flash Studies #1 project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($350,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Hatch Associates Consultants Inc. for the  
SWWTP Power System Upgrade and Safety Improvements project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $720,000.00 within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($720,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the  
Noe-Bixby Road Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $422,179.32 for the project.  
($422,179.32)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-11  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the  
Department of Public Utilities Archive and Records Storage project; and  
to authorize an expenditure of up to $360,232.52 within the Sanitary  
Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($360,232.52)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing water  
service contract and sewer service contract with Franklin County, Ohio,  
for the provision of water and sewer service to certain properties within  
Perry Township in order to adjust the boundaries of the service areas  
under those agreements to align with the adjusted boundaries of the  
existing annexation agreement between the City and Perry Township.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
FR-13  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Income Tax  
Fund to the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of  
cash and appropriation within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $4,000,000.00 from the  
Affordable Housing Bond Fund per the Housing Development  
Agreement with Central Ohio Community Land Trust. ($4,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-14  
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 (877 Miller Ave.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
FR-15  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Charitable Pharmacy of Central  
Ohio, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded  
funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month  
period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023  
Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund.  
($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-16  
FR-17  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Franklinton Farms, one of seven  
not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision  
of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1,  
2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during  
the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with The Homeless Families Foundation,  
one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for  
the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from  
January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish  
Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined  
schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Jordan Rieser Legacy Foundation,  
one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for  
the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from  
January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish  
Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined  
schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund  
budget. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-19  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Mount Carmel Health System  
Foundation, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded  
funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month  
period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023  
Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize  
the transfer and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0  
General Fund budget. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with The Ohio Newsboys' Association,  
one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for  
the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from  
January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish  
Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined  
schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund  
budget. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-21  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Service! Relief for Hospitality  
Workers, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded  
funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month  
period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023  
Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize  
the transfer and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0  
General Fund. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
FR-22  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to return  
to Jessica Owens a police horse with the registered name of “Sam”  
which has no further value to the Division of Police, and to waive the  
provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property.  
Read for the First Time  
FINANCE: HARDIN CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
FR-23  
FR-24  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Dump Trucks and Live Body Dump  
Trucks with Fyda Freightliner Columbus Inc. and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002253  
($1.00).  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Lease Agreement with the United States Postal Service  
for a portion of Franklin County Tax Parcel No. 010-017011.  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
CA-1  
To Recognize and Celebrate the Grand Opening of Bakaro International  
Grocery  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
CA-2  
To approve the expansion and define the boundaries of the new  
community district for the Big Darby West Broad Street New Community  
Authority by inclusion of tax parcel ID 470-318353 owned by Redwood  
Galloway Alton Darby Creek Road OH P1 LLC with the original territory;  
and to certify compliance of the requirements for the public hearing on  
the expansion.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-3  
To establish the Hamilton Crossing NCA Fund; to authorize the City  
Auditor to accept the community development charges from the Hamilton  
Crossing Community Authority and to deposit such funds into the  
Hamilton Crossing NCA Fund; to appropriate and authorize the  
expenditure of the community development charges the City receives for  
deposit into the new Hamilton Crossing NCA Fund; and to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Development to enter into the  
Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement and First Amendment to the  
Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing & Reimbursement  
Agreement with Hamilton Crossing, LLC and the Hamilton Crossing  
Community Authority.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-4  
To amend Ordinance 2117-2005, as previously amended by Ordinances  
0715-2009, 2258-2014, 3123-2016, and 2791-2020 (collectively, the  
“TIF Ordinance”) and to amend Ordinance 2791-2020, to include any  
parcel for which more than half of its territory is within the boundary of the  
Preserve, Dublin-Granville North, and Dublin-Granville East TIFs as set  
forth in either the TIF Ordinance or Ordinance 2791-2020 to now be  
wholly included within those respective TIFs and be eligible to be exempt  
pursuant to the TIF Ordinance or Ordinance 2791-2020; to declare the  
improvements on the additional territory to the Preserve, Dublin-Granville  
North, and Dublin-Granville East TIFs parcels to be a public purpose and  
exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of the  
improvements of those TIFs parcels to make service payments in lieu of  
taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service  
payments to the Columbus City School District, the New Albany Plain  
Local School District, and the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical  
Schools; and to deposit the remainder of those service payments into the  
applicable City TIF funds.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-5  
To amend Ordinance No. 1447-2020, as amended by Ordinance No.  
2563-2020, to add certain parcels of real property to the  
Rickenbacker-317 TIF; to declare the nonresidential improvements to  
those new TIF parcels added by this Ordinance to be a public purpose  
and 100% exempt from real property taxation for the same 30-year  
period as the existing parcels; to require the owners of those new parcels  
to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of  
the applicable portion of those service payments to the school district(s);  
and to deposit the remainder of those service payments in the  
Rickenbacker-317 TIF Fund for public infrastructure improvements.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-6  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to file a  
municipal petition for the annexation of 1.075 acres within Plain  
Township as provided in Section 709.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and  
to provide for acceptance of the property by the City of Columbus upon  
approval of the petition by the Board of Franklin County Commissioners.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To create the Rocky Fork II TIF encompassing undeveloped infill parcels  
within the Rock Fork-Blacklick community of northeast Columbus; to  
declare improvements to those parcels to be a public purpose and  
exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of those parcels  
to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of  
the applicable portion of those service payments to the Eastland-Fairfield  
Career & Technical Schools, Columbus City Schools, New Albany-Plain  
Local Schools, and Westerville City Schools; and to establish a  
municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund for the  
deposit of the remainder of those non-school service payments.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-8  
To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of the service  
payments in lieu of taxes generated by the parcels subject to the Old  
Dublin Road TIF deposited in the Old Dublin Road Public Improvement  
Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (that are not already pledged under  
agreements with the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority  
pursuant to Ordinance Nos. 1342-2020 and 0669-2021) pursuant to the  
Tax Increment Financing Agreement and Cooperative Agreement ("2023  
Cooperative Agreement"); to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to execute and deliver the 2023 Cooperative Agreement  
by and among the City of Columbus, the Columbus-Franklin County  
Finance Authority, and Buckeye XO, LLC for the bond financing of  
certain public easements over and within Franklin County Auditor Tax  
Parcel ID No. 560-316947 (Buckeye Yard Phase 1 Reserve A); and to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development or other  
appropriate officers of the City to deliver such other agreements and  
instruments, including but not limited to the public easements, and to take  
such other action necessary to secure the bonds.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-9  
To amend Ordinance No. 1237-2015, as previously amended by  
Ordinance No. 3168-2019, to remove and add certain parcels of real  
property to the Old Dublin Road TIF; to declare the nonresidential  
improvements to the 2023 additional parcels added herein to be a public  
purpose and exempt from real property taxation for a separate  
exemption period from the 2015 and 2019 Old Dublin Road parcels  
exemption periods; to require the owner(s) of the 2023 additional parcels  
added herein to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the  
distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the  
school districts; and to deposit the remainder of those service payments  
into the Old Dublin Road TIF Fund for public infrastructure improvements.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
an Assignment and Assumption of Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities  
of Developer to allow the City to assign and NM Developer LLC to  
assume the role of “Developer” of the NM Mixed-Use Project NCA under  
its petition dated October 28, 2022, Resolutions 0220X-2022 and  
0134X-2022, and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349; to reappoint the  
NCA’s board of trustees as to who is a citizen member and who is a  
statutory developer member.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
CA-12  
To amend Ordinance No. 2179-01, to extend the exemption period an  
additional thirty-years for improvements to certain parcels comprising the  
Morse Road TIF pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.51; and  
to repeal and replace the authorized list of public infrastructure  
improvements attached as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 2179-01.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend Ordinance No. 1786-00 to extend the exemption period an  
additional thirty-years for improvements to certain parcels comprising the  
Brewery District TIF pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.51;  
and to repeal and replace the authorized list of public infrastructure  
improvements attached as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 1786-00.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
CA-13  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the We  
Elevate You Foundation in support of their spring mixer event; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-14  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Pyramid Community Development Corporation in support of a small  
business marketplace; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($10,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Utilities, to modify and extend existing  
agreements with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., through the  
extension of purchase orders PO231970 and PO336928; to authorize  
the use of any remaining funds/unspent balance existing on purchase  
order PO231970 and PO336928; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-16  
CA-17  
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  
Westbourne Avenue Extension Project (Project No. 531037-100000).  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant  
consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio  
Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-270-1.52 project, PID  
105498; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-18  
CA-19  
CA-20  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize  
the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to  
provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the  
FRA-3-19.92 project, PID 106260; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$594,070.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to support the  
aforementioned project; and to declare an emergency. ($594,070.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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 a  
professional services contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Roadway  
- Leonard Avenue Improvements under RR Bridge project; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Streets and Highways  
Bond Fund to pay for this project. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into agreements with and to accept contributions from the City of Bexley;  
to, as necessary, authorize the acceptance of additional funds from the  
City of Bexley or to return any unused contributions to the same; to  
amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of  
funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract  
with OHM Advisors for the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - Alum Creek  
Trail to James Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$600,000.00 from the Street and Highway Bond Fund to pay for this  
contract. ($600,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-21  
To authorize the transfer of cash and the appropriation of funds within the  
Morse Road TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Dynotec, Inc. for  
design of the Roadway Improvements - Sinclair Road Sidewalk project;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 to pay for this contract  
modification. ($20,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-22  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer funds within  
the Streets and Highway Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public  
Service to enter into a contract modification with 2LMN, Inc., in  
connection with the Intersection Improvements - Dublin-Granville Road at  
Ulry Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000.00  
from the Streets and Highway Bonds Fund for the project. ($10,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-23  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize  
the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Woolpert, Inc. in connection with the Roadway - North Knot-SR315  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project. ($450,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-24  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past,  
present and future contracts and purchase orders from Paul Peterson  
Company to Peterson Highway Safety Inc. and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
CA-25  
CA-26  
CA-27  
CA-28  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community  
Development Corporation to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00  
from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund 1000; and to  
declare an emergency. ($115,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into grant agreement with Ours Brothers Keepers in a total amount of up  
to $300,000.00 to provide in-school and after-school academic  
interventions; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the  
general fund; and to declare an emergency. (300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a contract with  
the Neighborhood Design Center for work associated with the  
implementation of the One Linden and Envision Hilltop community plans;  
to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Choice  
Network, Inc. d/b/a/ JustChoice, Inc., in support of their JustChoice Fund;  
to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-29  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Reeb  
Avenue Center in support of operational needs at the Reeb Avenue  
facility; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-30  
CA-31  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus Kappa Foundation in support of the 14th Annual Turkey  
Giveaway; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($7,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
1DivineLine2Health in support of their Hilltop Drop-In Center; to authorize  
an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)  
Mitchell Brown  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-32  
CA-33  
CA-34  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods  
to accept a grant from and enter into a grant agreement with Franklin  
County Department of Job and Family Services in the amount of  
$185,000.00 to help coordinate efforts for the My Brother’s Keeper  
(MBK) program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
$185,000.00 within the General Governments Grant Fund; to authorize  
grantees the authority to use funding for food and non-alcoholic  
beverages as it is integral to the success programming to ensure  
students have access to nutritional meals, and to declare an emergency.  
($185,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into contract with Abbas Consulting for professional and consulting  
services to assist the City of Columbus in becoming a Certified  
Welcoming City; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($25,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into a Property Donation Agreement and to accept certain real  
estate from Metro Development II LLC, located at 6420 Hall Road in the  
City’s Westland Area (PID 246-317168 and PID 246-317169); to  
dedicate the collective property as public parkland; and to name the  
parkland the Rowland S. Giller III Family Park. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-35  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for the King Arts Complex Chiller  
Replacement Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $160,500.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($160,500.00)  
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 facility 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-37  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the  
amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material, and  
equipment in conjunction with the Recreation and Parks Department's  
golf course and facility improvements; to authorize the transfer of  
$100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to  
authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-38  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for  
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with new development  
projects managed by the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize  
the transfer of $100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements  
Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
EDUCATION: BROWN, CHR. FAVOR BARROSO DE PADILLA HARDIN  
CA-39  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to  
enter into a contract with SureImpact, Inc. for the purposes of providing a  
unified data collection and reporting infrastructure for the Office’s Middle  
School After School Program; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$57,625.00 from the general fund. ($57,625.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-40  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
not-for-profit service contract with Star House, to assist them in meeting  
the unique needs of homeless and housing-insecure high school and  
college-age youth, and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from  
the general fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Alpha  
Rho Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. in support of the Go to High  
School Go to College program; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure of $10,800.00 within the Job Growth subfund. ($10,800.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
CA-42  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with  
Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids with  
regional storage services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage,  
and to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sewer  
Operating Sanitary Fund; and to declare an emergency ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
and increase the contract with Safex, Inc. for the DPU Hazardous Energy  
Control Project for Department of Public Utilities facilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer  
Operating Fund and $100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($170,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-44  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with GPD Group for the Circuit 7221  
Voltage Conversion, Phase I 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 $586,042.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund  
for this contract. ($586,042.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing service  
agreement with Aquatic Informatics, Inc. (DBA Tokay Software) for  
backflow prevention management software services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $45,200.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($45,200.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-46  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish an additional  
purchase order to make payments to Delaware County for sewer  
services provided during fiscal year 2023; to authorize the transfer of  
cash and appropriation within the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Sanitary Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-47  
CA-48  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
the contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a  
Ticket Management System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $35,517.68 split among the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($35,517.68)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the Rental  
of Construction Equipment with an Operator for the Division of Water;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $76,000.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($76,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-49  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract  
related to the Noe-Bixby Road Street Lighting Improvements project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $129,591.25 from the Electricity Bond  
Fund for the contract modification. ($129,591.25)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-50  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract for O’Shaughnessy Dam 9th FERC  
Independent Consultant Review with Burgess & Niple, Inc.; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water  
Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $301,400.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($301,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-51  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with K &  
M Kleening Service, Inc. to add janitorial services at various Department  
of Public Utilities, Division of Water and Division of Sewerage and  
Drainage facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $363,384.27 from the  
Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds; and to declare an  
emergency. ($363,384.27)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-52  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the Indefinite  
Quantity Agreement Contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC  
for the Reservoir Restoration Project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$600,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($600,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR BROWN HARDIN  
CA-53  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Creating  
Central Ohio Futures to support the Building Futures and Driving Futures  
programs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Job Growth subfund. ($100,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
BUILDING AND ZONING POLICY: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON FAVOR  
HARDIN  
CA-54  
CA-55  
To adopt a new Combined Development Related Fee Schedule for the  
Departments of Building and Zoning Services, Public Service, and Public  
Safety, to be effective on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 and enforced on  
and after that date.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to execute a service contract with Mid-West Presort Mailing  
Service, Inc. for the purpose of providing mailing services; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Development Services  
Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-56  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to enter into contract with R3 Uniq Inc. for the purchase of  
document conversion services; and to authorize an expenditure of  
$150,000.00 from the Development Services Fund. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
CA-57  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Inservice Training Network to extend the term end date  
of the contract from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024; to  
modify the contract to increase funding in an amount up to $45,000.00 for  
professional development/certification services for city staff who  
administer the program, contractors, and their employees; to authorize  
the expenditure up to $45,000.00 from the General Government Grant  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-58  
CA-59  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with ATC Group Services LLC to extend the term of the  
agreement from February 28, 2024 until December 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Shamrock Asphalt Services LLC to extend the term of  
the agreement from December 31, 2023 until December 31, 2024.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-60  
CA-61  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The  
Water Works LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the  
Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
not-for-profit service contracts with various non-profit entities to perform  
due diligence and predevelopment services on parcels held in the Land  
Reutilization program; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Central  
Ohio Community Land Trust Corporation; to authorize the appropriation  
and expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic  
Development Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-62  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Mann Roofing & Construction Roofing LLC to extend the  
term of the agreement from December 31,2023 until December 31,  
2024. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-63  
CA-64  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. related to the Housing  
Division's Roof Replacement Program to extend the term of the  
agreement from December 31, 2023 until December 31, 2024. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health Inc.,  
PO363460 and PO385992 from December 31, 2023 to December 31,  
2024; to modify the contract to increase the funding in an amount up to  
$355,723.99; to require the increased contracted amount to be  
expended by no later than August 31, 2024, which is the end date for  
performance of the grant associated with the increased contracted  
amount; to authorize the expenditure of up to $355,723.99 utilizing the  
2021 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement;  
and to declare an emergency. ($355,723.99).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-65  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Faith Mission Inc.  
(PO361388) from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024; to modify  
the contract to increase the funding in an amount up to $80,000.00; to  
require the increased contracted amount to be expended by no later than  
August 31, 2024, which is the end date for performance of the grant  
associated with the increased expenditure; to authorize the a expenditure  
of up to $80,000.00 utilizing the 2021 Housing Opportunities for People  
with AIDS (HOPWA) entitlement; and to declare an emergency.  
($80,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-66  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contracts with Licking County Coalition  
for Housing, to provide community services related to the Housing  
Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program (PO361479) and  
(PO399154) from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024; to modify  
the contracts to increase the funding in an amount up to $27,000.00; to  
require the increased contracted amount to be expended by no later than  
August 31, 2024, which is the end date for performance of the grant  
associated with the increased contracted amount; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $27,000.00 utilizing the 2021 HOPWA entitlement  
grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and  
to declare an emergency. ($27,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-67  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Community Action  
Program Commission of the Lancaster-Fairfield Community Area  
(PO363459) from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024; to modify  
the contract to increase the funding in an amount up to $22,000.00; to  
require the increased contracted amount to be expended by no later than  
August 31, 2024, which is the end date for performance of the grant  
associated with the increased expenditure; to authorize the a expenditure  
of up to $22,000.00 utilizing the 2021 Housing Opportunities for People  
with AIDS (HOPWA) entitlement; and to declare an emergency.  
($22,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-68  
CA-69  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with  
Columbus Next Generation Corporation; and to authorize an expenditure  
of $220,000.00 within the General Fund. ($220,000.00)  
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 authorize the  
expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-70  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Legal Aid  
Society of Columbus for referral services for fair housing enforcement; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $10,000.00 in the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,000.00)  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. DORANS BARROSO DE  
PADILLA HARDIN  
CA-71  
To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend  
the contract with ACI Payments, Inc. for the provision of electronic  
payment services; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
CA-72  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
grant agreement with Human Service Chamber Foundation in an amount  
up to $300,000.00; to authorize the provision of services for a 12-month  
period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024; to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of  
the agreement; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to  
$300,000.00 from the General Fund. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-73  
CA-74  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the scope of services in a Not for Profit Services Contract with Tony R.  
Wells Foundation, to request emergency action to ensure funds are  
available to tenants at risk of displacement, and to extend the agreement  
term to December 31, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with K.N.S.  
Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras and  
related equipment at Columbus Public Health in accordance with the sole  
source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the  
expenditure of $130,035.95 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($130,035.95)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-75  
CA-76  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with OSS  
Ohio Holdings, LLC. for security officer services; to authorize a total  
expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund for  
said contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Board of Health, to enter into a contract  
and establish a purchase order with 2K General Co.; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $57,125.62 from the Health Special Revenue Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($57,125.62)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-77  
CA-78  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify three existing contracts for  
language services with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC; Effectiff LLC; and  
Sign Language USA LLC; to authorize the expenditures to cover these  
modifications from the 2023 Health Special Revenue Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($135,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to modify and extend two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to  
purchase Health Clinical Supplies with Henry Schein, Inc. and Bound  
Tree Medical, LLC; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-79  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Brown  
Girls Mentoring in support of the organization’s youth programming; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
CA-80  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a  
FY2023 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program  
Grant award from the National Institute of Justice; to authorize the Crime  
Lab Manager as the official city representative to act in connection with  
this grant; and to authorize an appropriation of $388,271.00 from the  
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the  
Division of Police to cover the cost of the FY2023 DNA Capacity  
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant activities and  
expenditures. ($388,271.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-81  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Safety Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate universal term contract purchase agreement, on behalf of the  
Division of Fire, for the purchase of SCBA equipment from Atlantic  
Emergency Solutions, and apparatus repair services from Heritage Fire  
Equipment, LLC; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of $318,000.00 from the Safety Bond Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($318,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-82  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
a contract with Heritage Health Solutions, Inc Services Inc for the Division  
of Police, for the purpose of processing, negotiating, and auditing  
prisoner medical claims; and to authorize the expenditure of $68,400.00  
from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($68,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA FAVOR HARDIN  
CA-83  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify  
the contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc., for yard waste and recycling  
collection services; to authorize the expenditure of $165,000.00 from the  
General Fund for added fuel surcharges negotiated as part of the most  
recent contract renewal; and to declare an emergency. ($165,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-84  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the tree trimming  
services contract with Asplundh Tree Expert LLC and to add funds; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the General Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
CA-85  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract with Stone Environmental Engineering and  
Science Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of Department of Finance and  
Management - Grants Management Administration funds in the amount  
of $40,000.00 (Fund 2248); to authorize the Director of the Department  
of Finance and Management to appropriate and authorize the  
expenditure of $50,000.00 of HOME Investement Partnership funds  
(Fund 2201) and $20,000.00 of HOME-ARP funds (Fund 2201); and to  
declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-86  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with  
Winnscapes, Inc. for snow removal services for locations under the  
purview of the Facilities Management Division; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $236,058.80 from the General Fund. ($236,058.80)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-87  
CA-88  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to renew a  
contract with Booth Management Consulting, LLC for one additional  
year; and to allow for continuation of services and payment starting  
January 24, 2024. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish  
purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts  
(UTCs) for the purchase of vehicles and vehicle up-fitting needs for use  
by the Departments of Public Safety, Development, Finance, Public  
Service, and Recreation and Parks with Byers Ford, Law and Order  
Technology LLC, Parr Public Safety, and Ricart Properties; to authorize  
the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish  
purchase orders from DAS cooperative contracts for the purchase of  
related vehicle up-fitting; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for additional  
vehicle up-fitting needs which will be purchased in accordance with the  
competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; 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  
$500,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-89  
CA-90  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase  
Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Services with Bear  
Environmental LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being  
used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the  
Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and  
Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any  
necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in  
order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-91  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to modify the existing subaward with Capital Crossroads Special  
Improvement District to reallocate budgeted funds; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Finance and Management to extend the  
contract period of performance with Capital Crossroads Special  
Improvement District; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-92  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a subrecipient agreement not-for-profit service contract with  
Ohio Women’s Alliance in support of ensuring Access to Reproductive  
Healthcare; to authorize an expenditure of $134,000.00 within the  
Recovery fund; and to declare an emergency. ($134,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-93  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Real Estate Management Office, to  
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Workspace  
Ohio LLC, DBA Dupler Office for purchase of office furniture and the  
Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with TwoK General Co.  
d/b/a 2K General Co for carpet replacement; to authorize the  
appropriation of $219,956.74 within the General Permanent  
Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of  
$222,020.74 in the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency  
($222,020.74).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-94  
CA-95  
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in  
the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 2657-2023; and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish auditor’s certificates  
in the amount of $700,000.00 for various expenditures for supplies,  
materials, Central Ohio Transportation Authority CNG payments, fuel,  
and equipment within the Department of Finance and Management, Fleet  
Management Division; to authorize the transfer of $700,000.00 within the  
Fleet Management Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00  
from the Fleet Management Fund; and to declare an emergency  
($700,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-96  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a grant agreement with the Girls Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland;  
to authorize the transfer of $750,000.00 within the General Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency (750,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-97  
CA-98  
CA-99  
Appointment of Kadijah Torian, CelebrateOne Senior Manager of  
Pregnancy and Perinatal Supports, 1111 E. Broad Street, Suite 302,  
Columbus, OH 43205, to the Ohio Board of Nursing's Doula Advisory  
Board for a one year term, beginning January 1, 2024 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Kenny McDonald, President and CEO, The Columbus  
Partnership, 150 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, to serve on  
the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors, with a new  
term expiration date of December 31, 2027 (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To appoint Kristen Atha, Director, Columbus Department of Public  
Utilities, 910 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
0
To appoint Jennifer Fening, Deputy Director, Columbus Department of  
Development, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
1
To appoint Jennifer Gallagher, Director, Columbus Department of Public  
Service, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
2
To appoint Shannon G. Hardin, President, Columbus City Council, 90 W.  
Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Mid-Ohio Regional  
Planning Commission, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in his  
official capacity, until such time as the appointment is rescinded or he  
resigns (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
3
To appoint Rory McGuiness, Deputy Director, Columbus Department of  
Public Service, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on  
the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or he resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
4
To appoint Pamela H. O’Grady, Deputy Director, Columbus Department  
of Technology, 1111 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on  
the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or she resigns (biography attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
5
To appoint Erin Prosser, Assistant Director, Columbus Department of  
Development, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
6
To appoint Bernita Reese, Director, Columbus Department of  
Recreation and Parks, 1111 E. Broad Steet, Columbus, OH 43205, to  
serve on the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the  
City of Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
7
To appoint Stephen Sayre, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90  
W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Mid-Ohio  
Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of Columbus'  
interests, in his official capacity, until such time as the appointment is  
rescinded or he resigns (biography attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
8
To appoint Michael Schadek, Director of Regional Partnerships, Office  
of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or he resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
9
To appoint Alana Shockey, Deputy Director, Columbus Department of  
Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
0
To appoint Chloe Siens-Nunez, Assistant Director of Policy and  
Governmental Affairs, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street,  
Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning  
Commission, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in her official  
capacity, until such time as the appointment is rescinded or she resigns  
(profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
1
To appoint Andrew Williams, Assistant Director, Columbus Department  
of Public Service, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on  
the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of  
Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, until such time as the  
appointment is rescinded or he resigns (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
2
Appointment of Bill LaFayette, Founder and Owner, Regionomics, LLC,  
1293 S. 4th Street, Columbus, OH, 43206, to serve on the Mid-Ohio  
Regional Planning Commission, to represent the City of Columbus'  
interests, until such time as the appointment is rescinded or he resigns  
(biography attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
3
Appointment of Elissa Schneider, Founder, Fierce Ohio, 24 W. Russell  
Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, to serve on the Mid-Ohio Regional  
Planning Commission, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, until  
such time as the appointment is rescinded or she resigns (profile  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BANKSTON, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN  
SR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank,  
N.A. for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the  
company’s proposed total capital investment of $3,250,000.00 and the  
creation of 350 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated  
annual payroll of approximately $43,750,000.00.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. (the  
"Enterprise") for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a  
period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise  
investing approximately $18,000,000.00 in real property improvements,  
the creation of forty-four (44) net new full-time permanent positions with  
an estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,200,000.00 and the  
retention of 546 full-time permanent positions with an annual payroll of  
approximately $27,550,000.00 at the proposed Project Site.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with HUB Investment I LLC (the  
"Enterprise") for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a  
period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise  
investing approximately $14,000,000.00 in new construction and the  
creation of eighteen (18) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,088,605.00 at the  
proposed Project Site.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-4  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to remit a  
portion of the Public Improvements Grant to the Columbus-Franklin  
County Finance Authority for the North Market project pursuant to the  
Cooperative Agreement dated August 29, 2023; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $5,000,000.00 for the public improvements for the North  
Market project. ($5,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-5  
To amend Ordinance No. 2356-98, as previously amended, and to  
amend Ordinance No. 2357-98 to adjust the boundaries and to extend  
the exemption periods an additional thirty years for improvements to  
certain parcels comprising the Arena (Offsite) TIF and the Pen Site TIF  
pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.51.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1 - Rob Dorans  
Negative:  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of the Development to  
amend and restate the Amended and Restated TIF Reimbursement  
Agreement dated as of October 31, 2019 authorized by Ordinance No.  
2043-2019, as amended by Ordinance No. 2932-2021, and to execute  
the Second Amended and Restated TIF Reimbursement Agreement with  
NWD Investments, LLC, relating to the extension of certain tax increment  
financing areas within the Arena District; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of the Development to enter into one or more housing  
development agreements with NWD Investments, LLC; and to authorize  
the appropriation, transfer, and/or expenditure of the service payments in  
lieu of taxes and property tax rollback payments from the TIFs under the  
Second Amended and Restated TIF Reimbursement Agreement.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
1 - Rob Dorans  
Negative:  
To accept the application (AN23-016) of Francisco Anaya, Anaya  
Communities, LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 22.7±  
acres in Prairie Township.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To accept the application (AN23-019) of Paul D. Adkins for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 1.463± acres in Madison  
Township.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To accept the application (AN23-020) of Robert & Judy Johnson and  
William & Angela Lutz for the annexation of certain territory containing  
9.504± acres in Madison Township.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
TECHNOLOGY: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS BROWN HARDIN  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department,  
on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order  
with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, utilizing State Master Cloud  
Service Agreement - MCSA0016 for the procurement of various Adobe  
software application products through a Large Government Agency  
agreement (LGA) for the Department of Technology and various other  
city agencies; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City code;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $229,438.22 for the above-described  
purpose. ($229,438.22)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-8  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with AVI Systems Inc. for  
City Hall conference room renovations; to amend the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation, transfer, and  
expenditure of $165,907.13 within the General Permanent Improvement  
Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City  
Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($165,907.13)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
BANKSTON  
SR-32  
To amend Chapter 3117 of the Columbus City Codes relative to the  
Historic Resources Commission; to repeal and replace Section 3119.09  
of the Columbus City Codes relative to the Brewery District Commission  
and Historic Resources Commission assumption of jurisdiction over the  
Brewery District; and to amend Section 3119.21 of the Columbus City  
Codes relative to the Historic Resources Commission assumption of  
jurisdiction over the Brewery District.  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
FAVOR BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-9  
To appropriate funds within the Rocky Fork TIF Fund, Rocky Fork TIF  
Capital Fund, Preserve TIF Fund, Dublin Granville South TIF Fund, Dublin  
Granville North TIF Fund, and the Northeast Corridor Pay as We Grow  
Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash between the Rocky  
Fork TIF Fund and the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer within the Preserve TIF Fund, Dublin Granville South  
TIF Fund, Dublin Granville North TIF Fund and the Northeast Corridor Pay  
as We Grow Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public  
Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the  
Intersection Improvements - Dublin Granville Road at Ulry Road project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $4,541,549.31 split among the Rocky  
Fork TIF Capital Fund, Preserve TIF Fund, Dublin Granville South TIF  
Fund, Dublin Granville North TIF Fund, and the Northeast Corridor Pay as  
We Grow Fund for the project. ($4,541,549.31)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Mitchell  
Brown, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND MIGRANT AFFAIRS:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DORANS REMY HARDIN  
LA  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Alvis, Inc.  
in support of their Family and Children's Program; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)  
Mitchell Brown  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Emmanuel V.  
Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,  
Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECREATION & PARKS: BROWN, CHR. DORANS BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-10  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the  
amount of $1,868,395.00 for the purchase of equipment for the  
Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize and direct the Director of  
the Department of Finance and Management to enter into various  
contracts for the purchase of equipment on behalf of the Recreation and  
Parks Department; to authorize the appropriation of $40,000.00 within  
the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
transfer of $1,868,395.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of  
the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $1,868,395.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and  
Permanent Improvement Fund. ($1,868,395.00)  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into various contracts for management of the Urban Forestry  
Master Plan; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish auditor’s  
certificates in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for various expenditures in  
conjunction with the management of the Urban Forestry Master Plan; to  
authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter  
into various contracts for the purchase of equipment on behalf of the  
Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of  
$1,950,796.46 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to  
authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget and  
to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($2,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
BROWN  
SR-33  
To amend City Code Chapter 912, Trees and Shrubs, by repealing and  
replacing the chapter in its entirety; and to supersede provisions of  
Executive Order 2015-01, Tree Protection and Mitigation Policy. ($0)  
Mitchell Brown and Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-34  
To repeal Chapters 923, 924, and 2111 of the Columbus City Codes,  
and adopt new Chapter 923 to create uniform requirements for events  
conducted on public property to be administered by the Recreation and  
Parks Department. ($0.00)  
Mitchell Brown  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON REMY HARDIN  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc., for the Roosevelt  
Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment  
to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds  
from the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $3,746,932.40 from the Water Fresh Water Market  
Rate Fund and the Water Bond Fund. ($3,746,932.40)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional  
services contract with GPD Group for the 69-2 Circuit 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 $1,526,280.03 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the  
contract. ($1,526,280.03)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey,  
Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services  
2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation  
within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of  
$1,204,608.25 split among the Water Bond Fund and the Sanitary Bond  
Fund for the modification. ($1,204,608.25)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Inflow  
Redirection Markison, Hydraulic Modifications to Combined Sewer  
Overflow Regulator Markison, and Wilson Ave Waterline Improvements  
projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the  
Sanitary Sewer Reserve to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan  
Funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,451,881.42 from the  
Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund, the Sanitary Bond Fund, and the Water  
Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency.  
($30,451,881.42).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-16  
SR-17  
SR-18  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into service contracts  
with Continental Office Furniture Corporation and The D J Bradley  
Company, Inc. used cubicles and furniture, the configuration and  
installation of the cubicles and furniture; to waive the formal bidding  
requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $200,000.00 from the Department and the Division of Water Fund to  
pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Travco Construction Inc. and John Eramo &  
Sons Inc. for the 2024 Water Main Repairs project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water  
Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,574,527.75 for the  
project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,574,527.75)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract with OW Investors LLC dba MARS Company for the upgrade,  
maintenance, and support of an existing MARS meter test bench system  
on behalf of the Division of Water; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of  
$154,940.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($154,940.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for  
the Department of Public Utilities Waste Water Treatment Facilities  
Professional Construction Management Services project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $17,952,267.00 within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare  
an emergency. ($17,952,267.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR BROWN HARDIN  
LA  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Rickenbacker/Woods Technology Museum &  
Historic Park, Inc. DBA Rickenbacker Woods Foundation in an amount  
up to $200,000.00 in support of the Creators, Originators & Innovators of  
Tomorrow Workforce Initiative; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00  
between the Citywide Account and the Department of Development; to  
authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for  
participants of programs included in the grant agreement; to authorize  
the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term  
of the agreement; to authorize the reimbursement of non-food and  
non-beverage expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a  
purchase order; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to  
provide funding and support for the 2023 Water Resources Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 split among the Sanitary Sewer,  
Water, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds between object classes within each of those  
funds to support this expense. ($60,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive  
the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
CDM Smith Inc. for the Stormwater and Sanitary Remote Site  
Communication Network Upgrades projects; to authorize an amendment  
to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash  
and appropriation within the Stormwater Bond Fund and within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$97,757.00 from the Stormwater Bond Fund and the expenditure of up to  
$320,881.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project.  
($418,638.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive  
the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Hatch Associates Consultants Inc. for the  
Short Circuit Coordination and Arc Flash Studies #1 project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($350,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive  
the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Hatch Associates Consultants Inc. for the  
SWWTP Power System Upgrade and Safety Improvements project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $720,000.00 within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($720,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive  
the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the  
Noe-Bixby Road Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $422,179.32 for the project.  
($422,179.32)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to Waive the  
2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the  
Department of Public Utilities Archive and Records Storage project; and  
to authorize an expenditure of up to $360,232.52 within the Sanitary  
Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($360,232.52)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to Waive the  
2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing water  
service contract and sewer service contract with Franklin County, Ohio,  
for the provision of water and sewer service to certain properties within  
Perry Township in order to adjust the boundaries of the service areas  
under those agreements to align with the adjusted boundaries of the  
existing annexation agreement between the City and Perry Township.  
($0.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design in support of  
architectural design services that will be used to aid in the Accessory  
Dwelling Unit Pilot Program for Columbus residents; to authorize an  
expenditure from the Development Taxable Bond fund; to authorize  
expenditures prior to the Purchase Order; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; to repeal ordinance  
2814-2023; and to declare an emergency ($50,000.00).  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
FAVOR  
SR-35  
To repeal and replace existing Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City  
Codes to incorporate certain administrative modifications; and to enact  
Section 4565.10 of the Columbus City Codes to provide a waiver  
process related to affordability requirements for owner-occupied housing  
units.  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. BROWN BANKSTON HARDIN  
SR-21  
To create the Columbus Housing Community Reinvestment Area  
(CHCRA); to authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by  
Chapter 3735 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC); to provide that the City’s  
existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as  
the Housing Council for the CHCRA; to designate the Housing  
Administrator as the Housing Officer for the CHCRA; and to repeal  
various ordinances establishing or amending currently existing  
Community Reinvestment Areas that will be absorbed into the boundary  
of the CHCRA.  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-22  
To amend Ordinance Number 3221-2018, as amended by Ordinance  
3169-2022, for the purpose of changing the Department of  
Development/Economic Development Division’s Fee Schedule for fees  
that support the Department’s administrative and project costs  
associated with administering Department programs.  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
LA  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $400,000.00 from the  
2024 HOME Administration monies within the HOME Investment  
Partnerships Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD) to the Department of Development to provide  
funding for personnel expenses in the Department of Development’s  
Housing Division for FY 2024; and to declare an emergency.  
($400,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: FAVOR, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA  
BROWN HARDIN  
SR-23  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the grant service  
contract from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of  
Franklin County in the amount of $1,854,955.81; to authorize the  
appropriation of $2,254,955.81, which includes program revenues, to the  
Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($2,254,955.81)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-24  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subrecipient Agreement Not-for-Profit Service Contract with  
Community Shelter Board (CSB) in an amount not to exceed  
$1,200,000.00 for the purpose of supporting winter warming services; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $600,000.00 within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$600,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds; to  
authorize the reimbursement of non-food and non-beverage expenditures  
incurred prior the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA DORANS HARDIN  
SR-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
contract with Crowd and Conflict Management Ltd. and the Ohio State  
University in a collaboration to implement a science-led approach to  
policing called "project LEGACY"; to authorize the transfer of funds  
within the general fund from the city-wide account to the Department of  
Public Safety; to authorize the expenditure of $217,145.20 from the  
general fund and $175,000.00 from the General Government Grant  
Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City  
Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($392,145.20)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-26  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $647,330.00 betwee  
projects within theSafety Bond Fund; to amend the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding and sale of  
surplus provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Finance  
and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a  
purchase order to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the purchase of five  
(5) ambulances in the amount of $647,330.00; to authorize the  
expenditure of $647,330.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($647,330.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-27  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,512,944.00 within  
the Safety General Obligation Bond Fund; to amend the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the Finance and Management  
Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into  
contracts with and issue a purchase order to Horton Emergency Vehicles  
for the purchase of four (4) EMS transport vehicles in the amount of  
$1,512,944.00; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1,512,944.00  
from the Safety General Obligation Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,512,944.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-28  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a  
purchase order for the purchase of Conducted Electrical Weapons  
(CEWs) and maintenance with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the Division of  
Police from Universal Term Contract, to authorize the expenditure of  
$3,000,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to return  
to Jessica Owens a police horse with the registered name of “Sam”  
which has no further value to the Division of Police, and to waive the  
provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA FAVOR HARDIN  
SR-29  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into a contract with Nexstar Media Inc., for marketing campaign services  
for the Cleaner Columbus Initiative; to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the  
competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; and to  
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. BROWN DORANS HARDIN  
SR-30  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into a not-for-profit service contract with the YWCA Columbus to conduct  
a community stakeholder engagement process and develop a race  
equity plan for the City of Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of up to $150,000.00 in the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
REMY  
SR-36  
To amend section 2329.11 of the Columbus City Codes pertaining to  
community noise; to include certain prohibitions of unreasonably loud and  
raucous noise from non-residential properties, to allow the Department of  
Building and Zoning Services to enforce provisions, and to include a civil  
penalty option  
as an available remedy; and to repeal existing section 2329.11.  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE: HARDIN, CHR. BANKSTON REMY BARROSO DE PADILLA  
SR-31  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to negotiate and enter into contracts for energy supply; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize  
the expenditure of $1.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. BROWN REMY FAVOR  
HARDIN  
SR-37  
To amend Columbus City Codes Section 362.013 in order to allow for  
the deposit of proceeds received from 25% of the City's existing  
municipal income tax to a subfund of the general fund and to clarify the  
allowable uses for such monies; to authorize Fund 4430 to be renamed  
as Debt Retirement Fund; to repeal Ordinance 1974-2011; and to  
declare an emergency.  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-38  
To repeal Sections 2329.15 and 2329.16 of the Columbus City Codes to  
bring the City into compliance with state law after the passage of Issue 2;  
and to declare an emergency.  
Shannon G. Hardin and Barroso de Padilla  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 9:49 PM  
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL IS MONDAY, JANUARY 8TH AT  
5:00 P.M.